Category Archives: Joel’s J School

The myth of Matty’s twin

Posted on June 1, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell Why am I not ecstatic about the Detroit Free Press’s strong endorsement of the New International Trade Crossing, aka Detroit-Windosr bridge on Sunday, April 24, 2001? How journalists shape their questions largely determines how they present information … Continue reading →

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Cross Purposes — a biting satire on newspapers

Posted on April 14, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Floyd Inkjet JOTR Books Editor Who would have thought of assigning American newspapers to cover the crucifixion? Award-winning newspaper reporter Joel Thurtell has achieved a literary tour de force with his portrayal of this journalistic challenge in his debut … Continue reading →

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Covering (or not) the oldest profession

Posted on April 8, 2011 by hro50ta1

After her daughter went missing in late 1996, Patricia Barone, 67, tried to get news media outlets in Poughkeepsie to cover the story. Most declined. The body of her daughter, Gina Barone, 29, was discovered nearly two years later,…in a … Continue reading →

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Beaten to the punch

Posted on April 3, 2011 by hro50ta1

By JOTR Staff We were still editing a long-winded review by JOTR books editor Floyd Inkjet of a new book by this blog’s founder when amazon stole a march on us. The books were still in transit from the printer … Continue reading →

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Fantasy JOA, Round Two

Posted on March 30, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell Guess I was ahead of my time. I could have won myself ten thousand big ones if I’d just been a little patient. But now, I had to shoot off my big mouth. Actually, I’m glad I … Continue reading →

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‘Qaddafi’, ‘Gaddafi’ or ‘Kaddafi?’

Posted on February 26, 2011 by hro50ta1

Ahmed Gadhaf al-Dam, one of Colonel Gaddafi‘s top security official (sic) and cousin, left Wednesday evening, it was revealed, for Egypt, where he denounced Colonel Qaddafi‘s “grave violations to human rights.” — The New York Times, February 26, 2011 By … Continue reading →

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The man who wasn’t there

Posted on February 16, 2011 by hro50ta1

The statesman can only wait and listen until he hears the footsteps of God resounding through events, then he must jump up and grasp the hem of His coat, that is all. — Otto von Bismarck, quoted in Newsweek By … Continue reading →

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Gov learns hard way, Freep’s at lunch

Posted on February 13, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell Let’s see now. Rick Snyder was sworn in as governor how long ago? From today’s (February 13, 2011) Detroit Free Press, you’d think he was approaching the end of his first term. Hoo boy, time for a … Continue reading →

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Hassling the cider man

Posted on February 9, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell It’s hard to imagine how a little cider mill operating in a rural setting in northern Oakland County, Michigan, could threaten the elected officials of Oakland Township. Yet the township board of Oakland Township has dragged Rochester … Continue reading →

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Satire

Posted on January 12, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell My apologies to Jeff T. Wattrick. Readers have commented that I mistook his spoof on Ambassador Bridge president Dan Stamper for a straight opinion piece. According to one commenter, I missed 30 jokes in the Wattrick piece. … Continue reading →

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