Can Elsevier save itself?

Reblogged from Sauropod Vertebra Picture of the Week #AcademicSpring:

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Well, I've had most of the day now to digest the news that Elsevier have withdrawn their support of the Research Works Act; and a few hours to get used to the idea that the Act itself is now dead.  I've had some time to think about what it all means.

My first reaction was to be really delighted: the banner headline suggested a genuine change of direction from Elsevier, such as…

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Just a quick reblogged post to update an old post of mine and passing on the news that racketeering publishing giant Elsevier have withdrawn their support for the Research Works Act. [twitter-follow screen_name='telescoper']  

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