• NYDN chieftain Martin Dunn tries, fails to lure ex-newsies back to the paper. Insiders say negotiations faltered due to salary disputes and the Daily News being in "the worst location ever."

• Tony Blair characterizes media as a "feral beast, just tearing people and reputations to bits." Media expected to respond by destroying Blair's reputation out of spite.

• Although the WSJ newsroom will be undergoing major shake-ups later today, the paper is still expected to remain "boring and financey."

• Close friends and media elite gathered yesterday to belatedly mourn David Halberstam.

• Sirius CEO attempts to "woo" FCC with price cuts, and the possibility of more price cuts to come.