Archive for October, 2010
Not Delivering What You Promise (And Other Dirty Tricks)
It is a widely accepted convention, both in journalism and in blogging, that a story’s lede serves as an introduction to the story. In fact, this convention represents an implicit contract between writer and reader. A lede will typically contain a statement calculated to pique the reader’s interest. As a reader, when I read on, [...]
More Mortgage Industry Shenanigans
The Washington Post brings us news of the mortgage industry’s latest shenanigans: J.P. Morgan Chase, one of the nation’s leading banks, announced Wednesday that it will freeze foreclosures in about half the country because of flawed paperwork, a move that Wall Street analysts said will pressure the rest of the industry to follow suit. I’m [...]