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My editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica has asked me to extend this offer to all my journalist colleagues. You are invited to enjoy free access to all its factchecked resources, and if you do link to a Britannica story in your articles, none of the content linked to will be paywalled. Your readers in turn will have full and free access to Britannica's content. To get your free, personal subscription, just go to britannica.com/journalists and enter the code: EXPERT-CONTENT.

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What do you wear to Seven Magic Mountains?

Seven Magic Mountains is an art installation located in the Nevada desert, and the weather can be quite hot and dry. Therefore, it is recommended to wear comfortable and breathable clothing, such as shorts, t-shirts, and sandals or sneakers. You may also want to bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun. It's also a good idea to bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated. While there is no strict dress code, it's important to dress appropriately for the weather and…

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What is global entry?

Global Entry is a program that allows pre-approved travelers to expedite the process of entering the United States.To apply for Global Entry, you must be a citizen or national of the United States, Mexico, or Canada and have a valid passport. You can also be a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., Canada, or Mexico.Once you have applied for Global Entry and been approved, you will receive an email with instructions on how to complete your interview appointment at any U.S. Customs and Border…

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What is the most historical place in india?

The most historical place in India is the Taj Mahal. The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the building of this beautiful mausoleum for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died while giving birth to their 14th child. The Taj Mahal took 22 years to build and is considered one of the world's most iconic buildings.Other historical places include the Red Fort in Delhi and Qutub Minar in Delhi. These sites were built during the Mughal Empire and are known for their architectural beauty.

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David Paul Appell July 18, 2011 at 2:15am

I'll write to Columbia - maybe they should start awarding Pulitzers for ads, and just cut out that silly article crap.
Searching for Sincerity July 18, 2011 at 12:13am

Hi all, here's my latest post on my blog: Searching for Sincerity - an evaluation of Portland, Oregon. http://searching4sincerity.blogspot.com/2011/07/portland-oregon.html

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As seen on the TV series: Portlandia I am falling in love with Portland. When visiting family there recently, I was so intrigued by the p...
Allan Lynch July 17, 2011 at 11:03pm

I would love to comment, because gawd knows I have a lot to say on publishing topics, but only have 14 hours at home before I board another flight. In seven weeks I will have been in my own bed for four nights. My sex life should be this good.
Jill Wood July 17, 2011 at 10:44pm

The free paper, the Metro, does this all the time. Slightly annoying, but it's ad's which make a publication money, not readership, unfortunately.
José Balido July 17, 2011 at 10:04pm

Call me a diplomat, but I agree with all sides: it's necessary to ensure the survival of the Herald, but that doesn't mean it's not tacky, pathetic and preposterous.
David Paul Appell July 17, 2011 at 10:00pm

Well, most of the responses to my Facebook posted were pretty negative, including the words "pathetic" "tacky" and "preposterous."

http://www.facebook.com/david.paul.appell
Jose R. Garrigo July 17, 2011 at 9:31pm

Hi José, This is a hard one to answer unemotionally. Printed media is having a hard time surviving these bad economic times. Less ads. Less pages. Sadly, a few good reporters without a job. I also was surprised with the "front page" and realized it was a gimmick, not the true front page. You may have noticed this same thing in past Miami Herald Sunday issues (half front pages) but this is the first time that it takes the whole front and back pages. My take is that, while it's too commercial and I may not like it, what's important to me is that they continue having good investigative reporters, continue searching and reporting what is wrong in the community and that they report the news in a balanced and fair manner.
Simon & Baker Travel Review July 17, 2011 at 9:02pm

Based on your photo the Palm Beach Post had the same four-page ad.
Buzzy Gordon July 17, 2011 at 8:49pm

This has been SOP for magazines for years; as you say, it does not really fool anyone (at least not for more than a few seconds). If this will help save our vanishing print outlets from extinction, is it not worth it? After all, how much is left now of the Sunday Miami Herald's Travel section?
José Balido July 17, 2011 at 8:21pm

Nearly choked on breakfast this morning, when we sat down at Graziano's, a cool Argentine café in Coral Gables, and opened up the Sunday Miami Herald. The front page had been taken over by a giant ad! After huffing and puffing about the state of journalism today, where a major city paper would sell its front page, we finally realized (we hadn't had our coffee yet!) that the real front page was just inside and this was just a gimmicky wraparound designed to look like the front page of the Herald, tawdry headlines included. What do you guys think of gimmicks like this? Are they undermining a culture of serious and respectable journalism?