» After discovering that an article she wrote about medieval apple pie recipes five years ago appeared without her permission on Cook’s Source magazine’s site, Monica Gaudio contacted managing editor Judith Griggs, asking for a clarification. She then requested a public apology and a $130 donation to Columbia’s j-school. Griggs response: the web is public domain and Gaudio should pay her for “fixing” it. As word spread, Cook’s Facebook page exploded with opprobrium for Griggs and Cook’s. [Gawker]
» Kids-focused ad net Betawave (fka Go Fish) is calling it a day, despite raising a $22 million financing last year to erase its $14.5 million debt nearly two years ago. [Techcrunch]
» The midterms may have tilted the balance of power on Capitol Hill in favor of Republicans, but the calls for less regulation may not be heard at the FTC, which could still enact new regulations on online advertising. The agency has just filled some key seats that could indicate new rules are being considered. [ClickZ]
» Another Yahoo (NSDQ: YHOO) headed for the exit, as Yahoo, CIO Mike Kirwan is leaving the company. [AllThingsD]
» The major cable companies have reported basic video subscriber losses in Q3 (see earnings from Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cablevision, for examples), but that doesn’t necessarily mean consumers are cutting the cord. Yet. [AP]
» The life of an editor at Demand Media isn’t easy, as one copy editor found that some days you earn $3.50 and some days it costs you that much. [The Awl]
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