I wish my profs had taught me how to simulate back in intro to broadcast. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0Sq7Nrr1X4 View the entire clip here. Have a happy holidays, folks.
Category: Blog
Newspaper pessimism continues
Just two weeks after Review writer, Matthew Halliday, wrote a blog entry about the Detroit Daily Press, the paper announced that it has temporarily suspended publication. It had only been up and running for 11 days. On December 3, a staff member posted a message to the newspaper’s Facebook wall breaking the news to readers. The paper had run into printing problems,… Continue reading Newspaper pessimism continues
Have you hugged a journalist today?
Thoughtful gifts are always best. Forget the rotating tie racks and odorous candles this year; why not get your loved ones something that is distinctively you? I came across a site earlier that offers 15 different “journalism” themed T-shirts. “Can I quote you on that?” “Everyone loves a journalist,” and “I [heart] Reporters” are among the… Continue reading Have you hugged a journalist today?
Yes, we were duped
The Yes Men are at it again. This time Canada’s climate record is its target, and ammunition came in the form of false press releases announcing coffee-spewing carbon emission reduction goals,staged press conferences and even responses attacking the first false release. That’s an impressive lasagna of meta-layers. Last night on Connect with Mark Kelley, Yes Men members Whitney Black and Andy Bichlbaum (if those are your real… Continue reading Yes, we were duped
Go Green for the Long Greens
Indigo Books and Music Inc. is becoming more transparent about its green standards; the largest book retailer in Canada will provide information online and at in-store kiosks about the eco-friendliness of its books, according to their environmental affiliate Canopy. If magazine buyers also have the opportunity to know whether their glossy volumes are printed with recycled… Continue reading Go Green for the Long Greens