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	Everybody that reads the American Reporter scrolls, Chris. 
There's noother way to read it.  And quite a few of our readers have paid
$100 a year to do it. 

Best,

Joe Shea
Editor-in-Chief
The American Reporter
joeshea@netcom.com
http://www.newshare.com:9999


On Thu, 5 Sep 1996, Christopher Harper wrote:

> First of all, I must say I had a wonderful time with Leah Gentry's band
> of reporters during the Democratic convention.  It was a great thrill to
> see what the Tribune is doing.  It is impressive!  I am certain that
> other folks are doing great stuff, too.  I just happened to have had the
> opportunity to see the Tribune staff.
> 
> Second, I am looking for any citations on how people read online
> newspapers or read online with computers, e.g. scrolling.  Is there hard
> evidence that people will NOT scroll past a certain point other than
> anecdotal information?   I know what we all think.  I am wondering what
> data we have.  Either on the list or to me.  
> 
> Third, does anyone have information on academic research on teaching
> technophobes how to use computers?  Definitely off the list and to me. 
> Thanks.   
> -- 
> Christopher Harper				
> Associate Professor
> New York University
> Department of Journalism
> 212-998-3846	
> 	
> "Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit
> there."
>   - Will Rogers
> 

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