Following the cancellation of their annual convention for only the second time in 86 years, the American Society of Newspaper Editors is considering draconian measures to right their leaky vessels.  Foremost among the proposed solutions is a name change for the group.  The Canadian Press reports:Although this year's convention won't be held, the American Society of Newspaper Editors will still vote on a proposed name change that would reflect the Internet's growing importance. It's hard to imagine how American paperboys can continue to lose our newspapers in the bushes without the stimulation provided by the annual ASNE convention.  The group's most vital activities   are:1.) Monitoring diversity in its member newsrooms and sponsoring diversity workshops. 2.) Creating awards and considering its members for them and writing about the awards and the members who receive them.3.) Pestering journalism schools and educators and holding foreign exchange seminars to...(Read Full Post)