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Why does CNN repeat itself so often?

  • apekary
  • Feb 12, 2021
  • 1 min read

Have you ever noticed how much CNN covers the same story from hour to hour and day to day?


What's worse is how the networks copy each other. I know from my time at MSNBC that phenomenon isn't so phenomenal. It is coordinated, starting with the morning meeting of executive producers, and compounded by how they mimic what they see on CNN.


Unfortunately, on TV there is a grave opportunity cost because the clock is unforgiving. You can't add minutes into an hour, like newspapers or web sites can add pages. Producers are forced to make choices, which means many worthwhile, newsworthy stories get killed. (Please, tell me dear friends how Anderson Cooper justified using his lead segment -- prime real estate in primetime TV -- to discuss congressional Republicans with Anthony Scaramucci, who was Trump's communication director for all of ten days? At what expense?) That is why I say their crime of obsession is also a crime of omission.


I went looking for answers. Not all satisfying. Read them in my latest dispatch for Columbia Journalism Review.




 
 
 

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data M
Jun 02

2. 3D Printer Electrical Noise and 3D Printer Interference

Modern 3D printers rely on precise stepper motor movements and 3D Printer accurate temperature readings. Electrical noise can disrupt these:

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data M
Jun 02

Student Reflection

While common 3D printing issues like stringing, warping, and layer shifting are widely discussed, there are several less commonly acknowledged or understood problems that can significantly impact print quality and machine longevity. Here are some of those "less known" issues:

Less Known Issues in 3D Printing

1. 3D Printing Filament Moisture Absorption (beyond the obvious "3D Printer popping")

 

 

Most users know that wet filament can cause popping sounds and visibly poor prints (stringing, bubbles). However, the subtle effects are often overlooked:

 

 

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Jun 02
  • 3D Printer Uneven Footing/3D Printer Surface: A print surface that isn't perfectly rigid or level can introduce subtle rocking or movement during printing, even if the printer itself feels stable, leading to inconsistent layer height or bed adhesion.

  • 3D Printer Internal Vibrations: Motors, fans, or even poorly tightened bolts within the printer itself can create subtle vibrations that transmit through the frame and affect print quality, especially on machines without robust frames. 

6. 3D Printer Aging and 3D Printer Wear of Components

Printers, like any machine, degrade over time, often subtly:

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data M
Jun 02

5. Subtleties of 3D Printer Vibration Management

Beyond just making the printer stable:

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data M
data M
Jun 02

Less Known Issues in 3D Printing

1. 3D Printing Filament Moisture Absorption (beyond the obvious "3D Printer popping")

 

 

Most users know that wet filament can cause popping sounds and visibly poor prints (stringing, bubbles). However, the subtle effects are often overlooked:

 

 

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