The pre-weekend topics being covered on the mb bulletin boards:

First, the MBToolBox-sponsored topic: Do you have to be a big-time journalist to work on the 'backbone transplant' that 21st century journalism so allgedly needs?

"Anyone know what a reasonable rate is for web site freelancing?"

"Can anyone tell me how to find the names of agents who regularly work with humor projects?"

Anybody apply to j-schools and heard anything yet?

"Is it kosher to send a PDF clip or two with a cover letter?"