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The Argus Leader defends its draconian cash cow
If only Plato had the internets
As it currently stands, governmental bodies must turn over the notices to be printed to an independent party – namely the daily or weekly newspaper – in a timely fashion. That assures an integrity and trustworthiness to the process. Taxpayers can trust that the information has not been delayed, altered or edited by a public official.
For that reason and others, it’s important to maintain this system.
I do partially agree, but I find it ironic that no where in the editorial did they mention the city paid aproximately $75,000 to the Argus for that service last year.
But this is a worthwhile investment. Newspapers have not changed the rates for publishing the notices in at least two years – longer in some cases – and they are much lower than traditional advertising rates.
But you still didn’t mention the figure – go figure. When the council voted this last year on the official paper, which they had little choice, Councilor Litz suggested the Shopping News instead. I partially agree with him on that suggestion. Why? First, it’s cheaper, it has a wider distribution, and it is FREE to the public (like the internet) the only downside is that it comes out once a week. I recommend the city looks into rates at the Shopping News, and continue printing the legal notices – but not in their newspaper.
BTW, I read this story online.
Surprised? I’m not.
I guess it wasn’t an armored humvee.
On a day that Americans celebrate consumerism – I bring you the surprise of the day.
People who drive Hummers receive almost five times as many traffic tickets as the average driver, according to a new study.
The Boston Globe has series on photos from 2008
(ABOVE) A rescue helicopter prepares to hoist aboard surviving Japanese climber Hideaki Nara near the summit of Aoraki Mount Cook in New Zealand on December 5, 2008. A Japanese climber stranded for six days just below the summit had died just hours before rescuers reached him and a compatriot, local media reported. The two Japanese climbers were forced to huddle in a tent 50 meters below the 3,754-meter (12,349 feet) peak, as poor weather and high winds foiled attempts to rescue the men by helicopter. (REUTERS/The Christchurch Press/John Kirk-Anderson)
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I would like to introduce Senator Drescher
Kennedy drops out of NY Senate race
Looks like Fran may have a chance. Kennedy says she is dropping out for personal reasons, some suspect Teddy’s brain cancer, but I have also heard she wasn’t going to be asked because Governor Patterson got annoyed by Kennedy’s lawyers (what did I say about giving seats to elitists? Huh? Huh?) Kinda hard to get rejected when you are not in the running anymore. Way to save face Caroline!
Obama’s counsel advises him to retake oath to quell the media about Roberts fumble (mainly FUX News and Wallace). So he retook the oath last night. But only allowed print media, which of course pissed off the TV news, again, mainly FUX News and Wallace.
Obama expected to close Gitmo today
Or at least get the process started. Which has wingnuts up in arms. Who cares where the terrorist prison is, Hell put it in Pierre, South Dakota, there’s a lot of BACKROOMS we could hold them in the Capital and Governor’s office.
Governor (Dictator) Rounds decides it’s ok to give info to anon legislators
Well thank you Mikey! It only took you a few days to realize we live in a Democracy. Hunhoff’s comment is the best;
“It’s the right position and one that should have been in place for the last 100 years,” he said of the agreement. “But it could change the next time we have a new bureaucrat.”
The Washington Pavilion is getting in the Pre-School business
When I first read this story, I thought it was a joke. Nope. The Pavilion has decided that they aren’t wasting the public’s time and money fast enough.
“This isn’t going to be a money maker for us, but my requirement was that it at least be a cost-neutral program,” Wood said Wednesday.
Ah, Gary, since when was the Pavilion concerned about ‘making money’? Is this something new we should know about? Even though they claim to breakeven on the program, other people say it is expensive;
Charging “on the higher end” of area rates can be justified by the services and resources the Pavilion provides, said Lacie Petersen.
Well, I couldn’t agree more, but you also have to consider the Pavilion’s track record . . .