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Mon Nov 13 -

PAPERING IT OVER -

Unless you've been living under a rock for the past couple of months, American readers who follow the Media news know that the Tribune syndicate is up for grabs or going down the dumper. But syndicates can morph; possibly, elements will get sold off separately. Or a prospective buyer can make an offer for the entire group.

# From Romenesko: Gannett emerges as a possible bidder for Tribune papers. Gannett execs were in Chicago last week to hear presentations on Tribune's financial condition...

# Earl Maucker, Editor of the Sun-Sentinel, who never misses a chance to vent his hatred of Blogs, mounted his bully pulpit once again this past weekend to spin an idealized picture of how wonderful the current situation is and what they're doing about it.

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