2021-07-26 13:12
Big talk in the sports world is the pending Cleveland Indians name change, notes Grumpy Editor.
The Cleveland team, playing under that name since 1915, plans to drop Indians, which… Read More
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2021-07-19 13:17
The U.S. is finding recruiting for the military is getting to be a tough job, notes Grumpy Editor.
“Due to attrition and retirement, the milita… Read More
2021-07-12 13:10
The U.S. Postal Service’s plan to boost mailing rates could add a damaging blow to the nation’s community newspapers already reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and a drop in a… Read More
2021-07-05 13:30
With more pets in U.S. households, Grumpy Editor notes there are signs of pet insurance trending lower.
Money magazine says according to the North American Pet Health Insurance Asso… Read More
2021-06-28 13:12
Helped by improved quality, Americans are keeping their vehicles longer, notes Grumpy Editor.
Average vehicle age, rising steadily over the past 15 years, now is a little over 12 years, fin… Read More
2021-06-21 13:10
California ranks No. 1 in many areas and now adds a new category: dog bites against postal workers, notes Grumpy Editor.
The U.S. Postal Service reports five Calif… Read More
2021-06-14 13:28
Vinyl records, popular years ago, are making a comeback, notes Grumpy Editor.
Aiding in the revival is the pandemic with music lovers at home l… Read More
2021-06-07 13:10
The housing market may be hot right now but some homeowners are afraid to sell, notes Grumpy Editor.
As The Wall Street Journal points out: “Plenty… Read More
2021-05-31 13:24
Memorial Day today may be a pleasant time to relax and be with family and friends, but it's also a solemn time of remembrance, reminds Grumpy Editor.
The federal holid… Read More
2021-05-24 13:20
House prices are skyrocketing around the nation, bidding wars are the norm and supply is scarcer than ever, notes Grumpy Editor.
Bloomberg also finds the market is too hot even for homebu… Read More
2021-05-17 13:15
Sally Buzbee, senior vice president and executive editor of The Associated Press, will become the new executive editor of The Washington Post, succeeding the recently retired Marty Baron… Read More
2021-05-10 13:12
Reminiscent of the Korean War days in the early 1950s, U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force spy planes fly near North Korea several times in recent days, as Pyongyang condemned Washington's N… Read More
2021-05-03 13:18
Scientists are blaming climate change for faster-melting glaciers which have lost 31 percent more snow and ice per year than they did 15 years earlier, notes Grumpy Editor… Read More
2021-04-19 13:40
In contrast to last year when there was a run on toilet paper stemming from the spread of COVID-19, current sales are (pardon the expression) going down the toilet, notes Grumpy Editor… Read More
2021-04-12 14:21
Coronavirus has had an effect on the Associate Press stylebook, notes Grumpy Editor.
In the past year AP’s “coronavirus topical guide” has… Read More
2021-04-05 13:10
Post-election cable news viewers have gone to other things, notes Grumpy Editor.
As The Wall Street Journal points out, cable-news viewership fell for all major networks in this yea… Read More
2021-03-29 13:10
New York Times staffers doing outside work now have to run those projects past a committee to make sure there is no conflict or take away from their Times jobs, observes G… Read More
2021-03-22 13:09
A report from London reveals The Daily Telegraph wants to link some elements of journalists’ pay to the popularity of their articles, notes Grumpy Editor.
… Read More
2021-03-15 13:12
One day into daylight saving time and there is talk about making it year-round, observes Grumpy Editor.
Having more light later in the day could provide benef… Read More
2021-03-08 15:00
On-scene reporting is getting more difficult for TV news staffers --- at least in San Francisco, notes Grumpy Editor.
KPIX-TV news reporter… Read More
2021-03-01 14:52
Pet adoption and fostering throughout the pandemic reaches record numbers in the U.S, finds Grumpy Editor.
A sample of 1,023 pet owners surveyed between Dec. 22 and Jan. 4, find a… Read More
2021-02-22 14:41
With Sen. Ted Cruz (R., Texas) undoutedly considering running for president again, did his trip to Mexico last week dampen that outlook, asks Grumpy Editor.
As USAToday notes: "Cruz… Read More
2021-02-15 14:14
The New York Stock Exchange warns that it may leave New York City if the state legislature imposes a tax on stock transfers, notes Grumpy Editor.
The tax proposal, which would apply… Read More
2021-02-08 14:06
Some businesses are concerned about postage increases expected to be announced in March, notes Grumpy Editor.
Big mail users are asking the District of Columbia’s federal appeals co… Read More
2021-02-01 14:16
During the pandemic, ATMs got a higher-than-usual workout from bank patrons last year --- also by thieves, notes Grumpy Editor.
With unrest in some cities and AT… Read More
2021-01-25 14:13
National Guard members camping in a cold parking garage is something one might see in a third world country --- but it happened in Washington, D.C. where 26,000 Guard mem… Read More
2021-01-18 14:25
An Associated Press story recalls changing descriptions given to the Capitol siege earlier this month in which five people died, observes Grumpy Editor.
"At first, viewe… Read More
2021-01-11 14:24
Storming the Capitol shocked world leaders and American citizens, observed Grumpy Editor --- who couldn’t believe wh… Read More
2021-01-04 14:12
So what are House Democrats working on in the new 117th Congress as we enter 2021?
They propose a rules change switching male and female references like "he" and "she" to gender-neutral t… Read More
2020-12-28 15:07
As year 2020 bows out, among other things it will be known as the year of scams, notes Grumpy Editor.
The Federal Trade Commission tallies consumers lost an estimated $1 billion i… Read More
2020-12-21 14:12
Not widely covered by media, the Defense Department announces the Navy plans to build 82 ships by 2026 at a cost of $147 billion, notes Grumpy Editor.
The shipbuilding plan includes… Read More
2020-12-14 14:12
“Pandemic” is the 2020 word of the year, reveals Merriam-Webster, notes Grumpy Editor.
“Often the big news story has a technical word t… Read More
2020-12-07 14:51
More TV staffers were caught in layoffs last week, notes Grumpy Editor.
ABC News was hit as part of major restructuring and job cuts across Walt Disney Co.
A… Read More
2020-11-30 14:35
Demand is up for real Christmas trees this year, observes Grumpy Editor.
Wholesale tree farmers and others report strong demand for fresh-cut evergreens.
Tree sellers say they are see… Read More
2020-11-23 15:06
Dolly Parton's $1 million gift aids research
Missed by some media is that a $1 million gift from country singer Dolly Parton helped researchers develop a coronavirus… Read More
2020-11-16 14:10
Journalists around the world are struggling to cope with the psychological toll of reporting during the COVID-19 crisis, notes Grumpy Editor.
As reported by ijnet, the internnational journa… Read More
2020-11-09 14:10
TV network anchors sure got a workout covering the extra long election results that usually wrap up in one night, notes Grumpy Editor.
Some on-air pers… Read More
2020-11-02 14:31
Joe Biden gets the nod from newspaper editorial boards around the country, notes Grumpy Editor.
The Hill finds they favor the former vice president over President Donald Trump… Read More
2020-10-26 13:10
With Halloween a few days away, coronavirus is having an effect on candy maker Hershey, notes Grumpy Editor.
Normally, days leading to Halloween produce one tenth of Hershey’s… Read More
2020-10-19 14:35
Some cities and states are discouraging Halloween activities this year due to the coronavirus and upscale Beverly Hills, Calif. is one of them, notes Grumpy Editor… Read More
2020-10-12 13:10
Grumpy Editor has a handle on why so many people are glum these days: they read/hear abundant negative headlines such as these over the past three days —
U… Read More
2020-10-05 14:02
With President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump testing positive for COVID-19, will that inspire non-mask wearers to put on face coverings, asks Grumpy Editor.
Time will tell… Read More
2020-09-28 13:22
Rat wins medal for bravery.
Magawa, a giant African pouched rat, was awarded a veterinary charity’s top civilian award for animal bravery after… Read More
2020-09-21 13:55
The upcoming election, unusual weather and forest fires news stories have been competing for Americans’ attention in recent weeks but the public is more likely to have… Read More
2020-09-14 13:34
Stars and Stripes is a major source of news for military.
After several top media sources early this month indicated President Donald Trump sought to pull funding from Stars and… Read More
2020-09-07 13:56
Grumpy Editor notes a Friday article in USA TODAY stirred some White House reaction with the headline and subhead: "The Pentagon has ordered Stars and Str… Read More
2020-08-31 13:16
Where is everybody?
With most zoos closed around the nation, many animals miss the human visitors, finds Grumpy Editor.
As The Wall Street Journal puts it: “The animals… Read More
2020-08-24 14:12
Another effect stemming from the coronavirus pandemic: a shortage of nickels, dimes and quarters, notes Grumpy Editor.
The… Read More
2020-08-17 14:15
While coronavirus reports fill newspaper pages, overlooked by most is the 75th anniversary marking the end of World War II, notes Grumpy Editor.
An interesting celebration will be… Read More
2020-08-03 14:10
Unordered seeds via mail, that appear coming from China, has thousands of people around the country guessing what is behind the mystery deliveries, notes Grumpy Editor… Read More
2020-07-27 13:12
Uncertainty on indoor dining is a key factor in the continued shuttering of restaurants around the country, notes Grumpy Editor.
Already, stemming from the coronavirus sweeping… Read More
2020-07-20 13:12
A new “crisis” stemming from the coronavirus pandemic is (ready for this?) a coin shortage, observes Grumpy Editor.
The problem stems from shuttered busi… Read More
2020-07-13 13:21
Use of the word “master” is being frowned on by some, notes Grumpy Editor.
With racism forcing a more critical look at our language, “master” a… Read More
2020-07-06 16:40
A news network focused on the Black community made its debut last week on 15 stations around the country, notes Grumpy Editor.
Black Information Network (BIN… Read More
2019-10-07 13:13
Some appealing online advertisements are turning out to be routes to scammers, observes Grumpy Editor.
For them, it works out better than the… Read More
2019-09-30 13:32
New legislation should make dogs in a section of Australia happy, notes Grumpy Editor.
The Animal Welfare Legislation Amendment Bill, which became law on Thurs… Read More
2019-09-23 14:07
"This sexist dictionary must change," demands a petition started by a women’s rights activist, notes Grumpy Editor.
London-based Maria Beatrice Giovanardi is referring to Oxford… Read More
2019-09-16 14:07
Overlooked by most U.S. media is a British news report that finds one third of families eat in silence during meal time, notes Grumpy Editor.
Three out of 10 respondents say they strug… Read More
2019-09-09 13:13
Most millennials, struggling with bills, simply can’t afford vacations, observes Grumpy Editor after noting findings of a recent Deloitte study.
The study finds… Read More
2019-09-02 13:13
Hurricane at the White House
Hurricane, a Belgian Malinois that worked as a U.S. Secret Service dog, will be hon… Read More
2019-08-26 13:13
Criminal justice system words, including "convict," "felon," "addict" and "offender" won't be heard or seen in print now in San Francisco after the Board of Supervisors locked them up, not… Read More
2019-08-19 16:55
Print and broadcast media give heavy coverage to murders these days --- and so does novelist Morgan St. James, notes Grumpy Editor.
Author of 17 books, St. James beams one of the… Read More
2019-08-12 13:22
Actors Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck on Rome's Spanish Steps
The classic 1953 movie, Roman Holiday, which shows stars Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck sitting o… Read More
2019-08-05 13:13
While most media are focused on climate change in general, a key element is that the planet is becoming more vulnerable to desertification, the permanent degradation of land that was once ar… Read More
2019-07-29 13:14
A resort fee --- a trick charge hotels have been using in recent years to extract additional money from guests --- are finally facing legal action, notes Grumpy Editor.
The fee nick… Read More
2019-07-22 18:03
News writers soon won’t be able to mention “manhole” in Berkeley, California. It will be a banned word, notes Grumpy Editor… Read More
2019-07-15 13:14
In case you missed the major Volkswagen news: The Beetle model reached the end of the long-traveled road which goes back to pre-World War II days when German dictator Adolf Hitler sought a… Read More
2019-07-08 13:18
A Galllup Poll finds extreme pride in the country is at an 18-year low, with 45 percent of adults saying they are “extremely proud” to be Americans with 70 percent me… Read More
2019-07-01 13:24
Something affecting just about everyone seeking to travel somewhere but not getting much play in most media are fake businesses that post listings on Google Maps and lead users astray, noted… Read More
2019-06-24 13:18
Some 58 percent of people avoid the news because it has a negative effect on their mood or because they feel powerless to change events, noted Grumpy Editor… Read More
2019-06-17 13:15
After 33 years in the military, Brig. Gen. Laura Yeager will be the first woman to command an Army infantry division, observed Grumpy Editor. She takes command of California N… Read More
2019-06-10 13:57
D-Day events in the past week reminded Grumpy Editor of the excellent, well documented writing by David Eisenhower… Read More
2019-06-03 13:11
D-Day landing, 1944
With the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landing in France being observed on June 6, press action — or more precisely inaction… Read More
2019-05-27 13:16
WORLD WAR II C-47
A great sight few newspaper readers/TV viewers saw: A vintage World War II aircraft flying over New York's Statue of Liberty the other day on the way to D-Da… Read More
2019-05-20 13:55
This may come as surprise to many: Although English is the primary language in the U.S., it is not the official language at the federal level, reminds Grumpy Editor.
… Read More
2019-05-13 13:18
Are news outlets giving veterans a slap, asks Grumpy Editor.
It seems whenever there are criminal acts by former soldiers, sailors and Marines, the person is identified in headlines and t… Read More
2019-05-06 13:17
With 535 members of Congress --- 100 in the Senate and 435 in the House of Representatives --- one member gets heavy coverage just about every day, observes Grumpy Editor… Read More
2019-04-29 13:23
Folks at Merriam-Webster remind that the "English language never sleeps and neither does the dictionary,” notes Grumpy Editor.
"The work of revising a dictionary is constant… Read More
2019-04-22 13:13
Money magazine, which debuted in 1972, publishes its final print edition with the June/July issue, notes Grumpy Editor.
That is sad news to many readers, especially those who rene… Read More
2019-04-15 13:28
Over the years, one word --- percent --- triggers much confusion, and continues to do so, notes Grumpy Editor.
Is it percent, % or per cent?
It causes copy editors to grumb… Read More
2019-04-08 13:12
Robocalls affect any person who possesses a telephone. Yet, most media somehow ignore the big and growing problem that irks millions of Americans, notes Grumpy Editor.
About 2… Read More
2019-04-01 13:58
Grumpy Editor agrees with the growing movement for print and broadcast media to refrain naming mass shooters because it fuels celebrity-style coverage that encourages more violence.
T… Read More
2019-03-25 13:15
One way to shake up print readers or TV listeners is to spotlight things that are bad for their health, finds Grumpy Editor.
During the past week it was tea and eggs… Read More
2019-03-18 13:10
More than 1,400 towns and cities across the nation have lost newspapers over the past 15 years, sadly notes Grumpy Editor.
Those figures --- leaving some towns and entire coun… Read More
2019-03-11 14:03
Heading into spring, California soon will be concerned (an annual ritual) about its water supply, especially with the influx of millions of new residents since the last reservoir was… Read More
2019-03-04 14:43
Grumpy Editor observed "there wasn’t much action coming out of the latest U.S. talks with North Korea focusing on nuclear disarmament."
Was that line from last week's two-da… Read More
2019-02-25 15:01
Little has been said about it nationally, but home buyers in California, already facing some of the highest prices in the nation, will be paying a bit extra next year when the Go… Read More
2019-02-18 14:15
Imagine this: A major broadcast network grabs an exclusive in reporting (on the web) that the Senate Intelligence Committee has found no material evidence of collusion be… Read More
2019-02-11 14:13
A study, not covered by most U.S. media, finds millennials prefer golden oldies in music --- from the 1960s to 1990s --- rather than the relatively bland, homogenous pop of today, notes Gr… Read More
2019-02-04 14:10
Work productivity takes a big slide today following the Super Bowl and one study estimates companies will lose $484 million as a result, notes Grumpy Editor.
"Some w… Read More
2019-01-28 14:41
Los Angeles officials, always with grabbing more taxes on their minds, have come up with a nifty (they think) idea: charge motorists more to drive, noted Grumpy Editor.
… Read More
2019-01-21 14:30
With military editors mostly gone from major newspapers, there’s an absence of news on everyday developments focusing on men and women in uniform, observed Grumpy Editor.
An example:… Read More
2019-01-14 14:17
The current partial government shutdown has dramatically curtailed routine food inspections by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, observed Grumpy Editor.
The FDA… Read More
2019-01-07 14:15
Seems no one in Washington, which thrives on investigations, has raised an eyebrow on the stock market’s big up-and-down gyrations in the past three months, noted Grumpy Editor… Read More
2018-12-31 14:35
A suspected malware computer virus from overseas caused thousands of newspaper readers around the nation to miss their Saturday print editions, observed Grumpy Editor.
Especially hit hard w… Read More
2018-12-24 15:44
With Santa and his sleigh on the way, Grumpy Editor is taking time off and will return on Dec. 31 Read More
2018-12-17 14:33
As if Californians aren't being taxed enough --- with the highest state income tax rate in the nation along with lofty sales and gasoline taxes --- Sacramento wants to charge a fee fo… Read More
2018-12-10 14:57
Even without the busy Christmas season, guarded closer than Pentagon secret telephone numbers are those leading to live personnel at postal facilities, observed Grumpy Editor.
A look u… Read More
2018-12-03 15:21
Some retailers during the holiday season refrain from using the word “Christmas” in advertising and the American Family Association (AFA) notes them on its list of "naughty" comp… Read More
2018-11-26 14:14
Two news stories last week take opposite positions on climate change, observed Grumpy Editor.
One details how global warming from burning of coal, oil and gas is hurting each region of the… Read More
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