ink-stained wretches July 7, 2011

Journalistic Disclaimer of the Day

By Noreen Malone

From Brooke Moreland’s entry in Business Insider’s hard-hitting “Sexiest Startup CEOs on Earth” slideshow: “Disclaimer: Brooke is the wife of Business Insider editor Joe Weisenthal.” Happy birthday/anniversary/I’m sorry, honey! [Business Insider]

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