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The I has it - but what exactly?

26/10/2010

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I've been leaning towards The Independent since my childhood sweetheart defected to the Liberal Democrats at the election: It was The Guardian wot won it! And I hope they are ashamed of themselves.

Today comes I, a Reader's Digest version of The Indie. And we quite like it.

It's a sort of paper version of what we tend to do with on-line issues. Flip through headlines, pause over an article, and occasionally check back for some more facts.

Jill likes it because it has the Soduku and crossword laid out neatly on a single page which is unadulterated by that awful Palace Script they introduced at the last make-over.

I'm not sure it has a niche - even at 20p. But I do think that the comparison with USA Today was stretching things a little, Evan. It's a lot better - hell, almost anything is better than USA Today.

I bought I today. And I'll buy it tomorrow, too. However enthusiastic I am about web-based news (and I am very enthusiastic indeed), it's good to see a proper newspaper addressing the needs of short-attention-span readers.

Today's listening: Phil & Friends with Trey Anastasio), 2006-02-12, Beacon Theatre NYC. Great stuff.


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cassidy
27/10/2010 04:03:31

A paper aimed at epople with short attention spans and only 20 pence - thank you for informing me of this wonder. im off out to buy one!

keep blogging - WE LOVE IT!

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Tim Hollis-Carroll
12/11/2010 07:49:08

I see Cass was brought up reading the Grauniad.....judging by the spelling..sorry lol enjoying the eamblings Max, keep up the good work x

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