Romenesko

Gawker
Michael M. Thomas writes: "Twenty years ago, I pleaded with [former New York Observer owner] Arthur Carter to start a Medicine page, on the theory that of the straws that stir the New York drink, medicine is right up there with media and finance, and an aging readership, naturally more mindful of its health, of what are called 'wellness issues,' would stay with us. ... Arthur didn't buy the idea. I tried again with the new publisher. He didn't answer my e-mail. I still think the idea's a good one."