Lorilee Craker might be the most versatile journalist in America.
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Q&A with “In Cheap We Trust” Author Lauren Weber
Lauren Weber’s father is cheap. Really cheap. He kept the thermostat at 50 degrees during the winter. When driving, he used hand signals to indicate he was turning to avoid burning out the headlight bulbs. He washed dishes in cold water to keep the hot water bill down. As a child, Lauren hated how cheap her father was. But she grew up …
With Newspapers, It’s Not Entirely a Free-for-All
Nearly all newspapers are suffering because of the abundance of free content online; in this regard, the newspaper biz has a remarkable resemblance to the porn industry. But two newspapers are demonstrating how to succeed without giving content away. And these two papers couldn’t be more different in terms of business models and what …
Recent Recession Porn: NBA Star Faces Foreclosure, Queen Begs for Cash, and More
Here’s a top ten of recent stories that dwell upon how the economic downturn is affecting rich and poor, famous and obscure alike—a.k.a., recession porn. Because who isn’t fascinated with the impact of hard times lately?
The Queen, Amish Latest to Experience Economic Troubles
Apparently, some members of the Amish community in Indiana have been living beyond their means, buying second homes in Florida, splurging on fancy horses, and pimping out their carriages with velvet and LED lighting.
