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Journalism Isn’t Dead, It’s Just Changing Shape

On a recent visit to meet Syracuse University journalism students, I expected long faces and a lot of pessimism. But instead I was greeted with excitement about online media and the way it will not only help continue the tradition of journalism, but will actually improve the craft. This gave me hope that while print newspapers may be on the way out (see the recent news of the New York Times threatening to shutter the Boston Globe), I have no doubt that journalism will continue in one form or another. And that’s a very good thing, in my book (or blog).

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Journalism Isn’t Dead, It’s Just Changing Shape

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A few weeks ago, I wrote an issue of Cabot Wealth Advisory about the state of the newspaper industry and it generated a lot of insightful comments from readers. I took some extra time to think about the various points that were brought up because, last weekend, I took a trip back to my alma mater, Syracuse University, for a staff reunion of my college newspaper, The Daily Orange.

The weekend was billed as a chance to reconnect with former staffers and to meet and impart wisdom to the students currently at the helm of the paper. This was accomplished in several educational sessions run by alumni that dealt with interactive Web graphics, alternate story forms and other ideas on how to translate newspaper skills to the Web and niche publications.

I enjoyed seeing my old friends and going to all of our favorite Syracuse restaurants--from Dinosaur Bar B Que to Doc’s Little Gem Diner--the weekend was primarily spent eating. I also toured the new communications building on campus, which includes a state of the art mock newsroom and has the First Amendment etched in glass on the windows.

I was surprised by how little the campus, and the newspaper, had changed, but I was most surprised by how enthusiastic the students were about journalism, especially outside the traditional newspaper model.

I expected long faces and a lot of pessimism, but instead was greeted with excitement about online media and the way it will not only help continue the tradition of journalism, but will actually improve the craft. This gave me hope that while print newspapers may be on the way out (see the recent news of the New York Times threatening to shutter the Boston Globe), I have no doubt that journalism will continue in one form or another. And that’s a very good thing, in my book (or blog).

So I’m going to back away from the doomsday scenarios and recognize that while journalism may take a different shape than we’re used to, it will be around for a long time to come.

If you want to read my previous Cabot Wealth Advisories about newspapers, go to our Web site archives at http://www.cabot.net/Issues/CWA/Archives.aspx. And please add your comments on our blog, http://www.iconoclast-investor.com!

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Cabot Wealth Advisory 4/6/09 - Music, Music, Music

On Monday, Timothy Lutts wrote about the importance and power of music, and why it’s so easy to remember a song after hearing it only a few times, while remembering a phone number can be much more difficult. Tim reprised his recent discussion about why gun stocks are so strong with some updates on why this continues to be true. Featured stocks: Sturm, Ruger (RGR), Smith & Wesson (SWHC) and Cabela’s (CAB).

http://www.cabot.net/Issues/CWA/Archives/2009/04/Guns-Stocks-Still-Strong.aspx

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Cabot Wealth Advisory 4/7/09 - Where the G-20 Told Me to Invest

On Tuesday, we heard from Nathan Slaughter of StreetAuthority who wrote about the success of the Group of 20 summit and why the decisions made there led him to believe gold stocks are a good investment. Nathan is expecting a solid rally in the next year or two based on economic conditions and a look at the bigger picture.

http://www.cabot.net/Issues/CWA/Archives/2009/04/Where-the-G20-Told-Me-to-Invest.aspx

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Cabot Wealth Advisory 4/9/09 - An Unbalanced SNaC is No Way to Pick Stocks

On Thursday, Paul Goodwin wrote about his growth stock selection method, which he calls SNaC, for Story, Numbers and Chart. Paul reminded us that a well-balanced SNaC is necessary for picking the best stocks. Paul also wrote about the best way to handle your stocks during the upcoming earnings season. Lastly, Paul discussed the opportunities in the emerging markets and one stock in particular that is getting his attention. Featured stock: E-House Holdings (EJ).

http://www.cabot.net/Issues/CWA/Archives/2009/04/SNaC-stock-selection.aspx

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Until next time,

Elyse Andrews
Editor of Cabot Wealth Advisory

Editor’s Note: China is a Buy! Get our Special Report “6 Low-Priced Chinese Stocks to Jump-Start Your Portfolio” so you can learn how to make big money fast. From Paul Goodwin, editor of the Cabot China & Emerging Markets Report who led his subscribers to gains of 78.6% in 2006 and 74.1% in 2007, topping the charts in both years according to the Hulbert Financial Digest. Paul put together this report, “6 Low-Priced Chinese Stocks to Jump-Start Your Portfolio,” precisely because he thinks these stocks (all trading around $10) are bargain priced today, and will soon be selling for much higher. Get a 15% discount when you order by April 13 at noon! Click here to order now.

https://www.cabot.net/orderforms/cem/lpcsji00.aspx?source=wc01

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Elyse Andrews, is a contributor and former editor of Cabot Wealth Daily, focusing on educational topics on finance, the stock market and individual stocks.