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Business Insider
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
When someone important emails you without a subject line
Alison Leiby remembers feeling her heart beat harder when she saw the email without a subject line appear on her phone. It was from Anna Wintour, longtime editor of American Vogue. As Leiby tapped on the message and waited for it to load, she felt a bolt of anxiety and thought, "Oh, God. What is about to happen?" To her relief, Wintour's two-sentence message offered congratulations on a one-woman, off-Broadway show Leiby created and starred in. Wintour had been in the audience on opening night in May 2022, Leiby told Business Insider. While she didn't need to worry about the contents of the message, Leiby nevertheless found it unnerving to receive an email sans subject line — especially from the doyen of fashion. "In a professional context, it's genuinely terrifying because the door is open for it to be anything," said Leiby, a comedian whose writing credits include the TV series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." It's been reported that Wintour, who recently said she would give up her role as editor in chief of the Americanfashion glossy to devote more time to other responsibilities at the magazine and its parent company, sometimes sends emails without subject lines. Despite Leiby's initial anxiety about the message, she later posted a screenshot of the email on social media, describing it as "the best email of my life." A representative for Vogue didn't respond to a request for comment from BI about the message to Leiby or Wintour's email practices. While leaving the subject line blank might work for some leaders —especially busy ones — workplace observers told BI that it's often a good idea to include one in business communications. Picking the right subject line Kathleen Schmidt, a publishing consultant in New York City, forces herself to add a subject line to most client emails she sends, even though she " hates" having to summarize a message with a title. "They're just impossible to come up with sometimes," Schmidt told BI. So, for less formal communications with colleagues, she'll often omit them. Schmidt sometimes does the same with friends or her husband — a practice that Schmidt said "drives him nuts." "It's from me. What do you think it's going to say? Like, 'We won a million dollars?'" Schmidt said. Thinking about your audience Barring a life-changing financial windfall, including a subject line for work communications is often beneficial because it can help people suss out what's most pressing, Lizzie Post, great-great-granddaughter of etiquette authority Emily Post and coauthor of the book "Emily Post's Business Etiquette," told BI. Those keywords can help people categorize a message and provide insights into its significance, she said. "It's really important, I think, for the vast majority of us," Post said. "But I'm also a Vogue devotee. I will not go against the queen." Kate Walker, a human resources consultant and executive coach in California, offered a similar assessment. Even though the summaries can be annoying, they have a purpose, Walker told BI. "When I'm writing a subject line, I need to think about my audience," she said. "We're competing for people's time." Leiby, the comedian, said that working as a performer and writer means she's grown accustomed to getting rejection emails. Even seeing an email from someone she'd interviewed with for a job can be nerve-racking, Leiby said. Yet, when a message arrives without a subject, "your heart stops for a minute," she said. "You're like, 'Oh, God, is this about to change my life in a good way or a bad way?'" Leiby said.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Hiker rescues pup from abandoned coal pit after frigid weeklong search in Pennsylvania
POTTSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania hiker had followed his dog off a mountain trail this week when he glanced toward a deep coal pit below and saw a tail move near a pile of rocks. Collin Leiby, an avid hiker and wedding photographer, locked eyes with the animal and knew it was Freddy, a 6-month-old Golden Retriever whose disappearance had sparked a weeklong search in Pottsville, a community in eastern Pennsylvania's historic coal country. Leiby had been on alert for the missing dog and finally found him Monday on Sharp Mountain, about 10 feet (3 meters) down the coal pit, too weary to make his way out. 'A tear came to my eye,' said Leiby, 33, who lives a few blocks from the dog's home. 'I started calling his name. He slowly got up and started walking toward us.' See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Freddy made it partway up the icy side wall while Leiby reached down and grabbed him. He gave him water, clipped a spare leash on him and walked Freddy off the mountain alongside his dog, a pit bull mix named Bass. 'He was crying and jumping on me,' Leiby said. 'He was like, 'Get me home.'' Pam and Joe Palko had pulled out all the stops since Freddy went missing on Feb. 17. They took to social media. They chased tips. They organized a posse of volunteers to distribute flyers in schools, churches and across town in Pottsville. They even hired a company that uses search dogs to track missing pets, and another that flew thermal drones overhead. That helped rule some places out. But there was still no sign of the 6-month-old puppy as the week wore on and temperatures dipped into the single digits in snow-covered Schuylkill County. 'It was excessively cold,' said Pam Palko, a financial planner and mother of three. 'We knew we would never give up, but the more that time went on throughout the week, our hopes were getting smaller." They were chasing one of many false alarms at a nearby animal shelter just before dusk Monday when Joe Palko got an alert from their home security camera. A stranger was at the door with Freddy. Then their neighbor called. They raced home. 'He just was a little frantic, hungry and confused,' said the neighbor, Dr. Carolyn Canizaro-Orlowsky, a retired veterinarian. 'When they showed up, he started wiggling." The Palkos, whose children are 17, 20 and 22, had been especially heartsick after losing a beloved 4-year-old dog last year to cancer. They had gotten Freddy not only for themselves, but to give their other Golden Retriever, 2-year-old Harper, a new companion. Freddy, who had weighed about 45 pounds (20 kilograms), lost at least 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms) from the ordeal, and is a little the worse for wear, but otherwise healthy. The Palkos are grateful for that, and for the community that went to such lengths to reunite them. 'There's a big collective sigh of relief," said Canizaro-Orlowsky. 'It's a neat lesson not to give up.'
Boston Globe
27-02-2025
- General
- Boston Globe
Hiker rescues dog from abandoned coal pit after frigid weeklong search in Pennsylvania
Advertisement Freddy made it partway up the icy side wall while Leiby reached down and grabbed him. He gave him water, clipped a spare leash on him and walked Freddy off the mountain alongside his dog, a pit bull mix named Bass. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'He was crying and jumping on me,' Leiby said. 'He was like, 'Get me home.'' Pam and Joe Palko had pulled out all the stops since Freddy went missing on Feb. 17. They took to social media. They chased tips. They organized a posse of volunteers to distribute flyers in schools, churches and across town in Pottsville. They even hired a company that uses search dogs to track missing pets, and another that flew thermal drones overhead. That helped rule some places out. But there was still no sign of the 6-month-old puppy as the week wore on and temperatures dipped into the single digits in snow-covered Schuylkill County. 'It was excessively cold,' said Pam Palko, a financial planner and mother of three. 'We knew we would never give up, but the more that time went on throughout the week, our hopes were getting smaller.' They were chasing one of many false alarms at a nearby animal shelter just before dusk Monday when Joe Palko got an alert from their home security camera. A stranger was at the door with Freddy. Then their neighbor called. They raced home. Advertisement 'He just was a little frantic, hungry and confused,' said the neighbor, Dr. Carolyn Canizaro-Orlowsky, a retired veterinarian. 'When they showed up, he started wiggling.' The Palkos, whose children are 17, 20 and 22, had been especially heartsick after losing a beloved 4-year-old dog last year to cancer. They had gotten Freddy not only for themselves, but to give their other Golden Retriever, 2-year-old Harper, a new companion. Freddy, who had weighed about 45 pounds (20 kilograms), lost at least 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms) from the ordeal, and is a little the worse for wear, but otherwise healthy. The Palkos are grateful for that, and for the community that went to such lengths to reunite them. 'There's a big collective sigh of relief,' said Canizaro-Orlowsky. 'It's a neat lesson not to give up.'
The Independent
27-02-2025
- The Independent
Hiker rescues pup from abandoned coal pit after frigid weeklong search in Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania hiker had followed his dog off a mountain trail this week when he glanced toward a deep coal pit below and saw a tail move near a pile of rocks. Collin Leiby, an avid hiker and wedding photographer, locked eyes with the animal and knew it was Freddy, a 6-month-old Golden Retriever whose disappearance had sparked a weeklong search in Pottsville, a community in eastern eastern Pennsylvania's historic coal country. Leiby had been on alert for the missing dog and finally found him Monday on Sharp Mountain, about 10 feet (3 meters) down the coal pit, too weary to make his way out. 'A tear came to my eye,' said Leiby, 33, who lives a few blocks from the dog's home. 'I started calling his name. He slowly got up and started walking toward us.' Freddy made it partway up the icy side wall while Leiby reached down and grabbed him. He gave him water, clipped a spare leash on him and walked Freddy off the mountain alongside his dog, a pit bull mix named Bass. 'He was crying and jumping on me,' Leiby said. 'He was like, 'Get me home.'' Pam and Joe Palko had pulled out all the stops since Freddy went missing on Feb. 17. They took to social media. They chased tips. They organized a posse of volunteers to distribute flyers in schools, churches and across town in Pottsville. They even hired a company that uses search dogs to track missing pets, and another that flew thermal drones overhead. That helped rule some places out. But there was still no sign of the 6-month-old puppy as the week wore on and temperatures dipped into the single digits in snow-covered Schuylkill County. 'It was excessively cold,' said Pam Palko, a financial planner and mother of three. 'We knew we would never give up, but the more that time went on throughout the week, our hopes were getting smaller." They were chasing one of many false alarms at a nearby animal shelter just before dusk Monday when Joe Palko got an alert from their home security camera. A stranger was at the door with Freddy. Then their neighbor called. They raced home. 'He just was a little frantic, hungry and confused,' said the neighbor, Dr. Carolyn Canizaro-Orlowsky, a retired veterinarian. 'When they showed up, he started wiggling." The Palkos, whose children are 17, 20 and 22, had been especially heartsick after losing a beloved 4-year-old dog last year to cancer. They had gotten Freddy not only for themselves, but to give their other Golden Retriever, 2-year-old Harper, a new companion. Freddy, who had weighed about 45 pounds (20 kilograms), lost at least 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms) from the ordeal, and is a little the worse for wear, but otherwise healthy. The Palkos are grateful for that, and for the community that went to such lengths to reunite them. 'There's a big collective sigh of relief," said Canizaro-Orlowsky. 'It's a neat lesson not to give up.'
Associated Press
27-02-2025
- General
- Associated Press
Hiker rescues pup from abandoned coal pit after frigid weeklong search in Pennsylvania
POTTSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania hiker had followed his dog off a mountain trail this week when he glanced toward a deep coal pit below and saw a tail move near a pile of rocks. Collin Leiby, an avid hiker and wedding photographer, locked eyes with the animal and knew it was Freddy, a 6-month-old Golden Retriever whose disappearance had sparked a weeklong search in Pottsville, a community in eastern eastern Pennsylvania's historic coal country. Leiby had been on alert for the missing dog and finally found him Monday on Sharp Mountain, about 10 feet (3 meters) down the coal pit, too weary to make his way out. 'A tear came to my eye,' said Leiby, 33, who lives a few blocks from the dog's home. 'I started calling his name. He slowly got up and started walking toward us.' Freddy made it partway up the icy side wall while Leiby reached down and grabbed him. He gave him water, clipped a spare leash on him and walked Freddy off the mountain alongside his dog, a pit bull mix named Bass. 'He was crying and jumping on me,' Leiby said. 'He was like, 'Get me home.'' Pam and Joe Palko had pulled out all the stops since Freddy went missing on Feb. 17. They took to social media. They chased tips. They organized a posse of volunteers to distribute flyers in schools, churches and across town in Pottsville. They even hired a company that uses search dogs to track missing pets, and another that flew thermal drones overhead. That helped rule some places out. But there was still no sign of the 6-month-old puppy as the week wore on and temperatures dipped into the single digits in snow-covered Schuylkill County. 'It was excessively cold,' said Pam Palko, a financial planner and mother of three. 'We knew we would never give up, but the more that time went on throughout the week, our hopes were getting smaller.' They were chasing one of many false alarms at a nearby animal shelter just before dusk Monday when Joe Palko got an alert from their home security camera. A stranger was at the door with Freddy. Then their neighbor called. They raced home. 'He just was a little frantic, hungry and confused,' said the neighbor, Dr. Carolyn Canizaro-Orlowsky, a retired veterinarian. 'When they showed up, he started wiggling.' The Palkos, whose children are 17, 20 and 22, had been especially heartsick after losing a beloved 4-year-old dog last year to cancer. They had gotten Freddy not only for themselves, but to give their other Golden Retriever, 2-year-old Harper, a new companion. Freddy, who had weighed about 45 pounds (20 kilograms), lost at least 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms) from the ordeal, and is a little the worse for wear, but otherwise healthy. The Palkos are grateful for that, and for the community that went to such lengths to reunite them. 'There's a big collective sigh of relief,' said Canizaro-Orlowsky. 'It's a neat lesson not to give up.'
