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At the beginning of my internship with Jackson Free Press, I excitedly signed up to learn video and podcasting. There was a reason behind my eagerness: I’m horribly clumsy and inept with technology. Even after taking crash courses in multimedia from my more tech-savvy friends, I have the worst luck with the littlest tasks, like sending story attachments over I-Chat.
The video and podcasting didn’t work out for this summer but I still managed to become more efficient with technology.
The ... read on »
Nothing surprises me any more. Nothing. From USA Today:
FULLERTON, California (AP) — Alone and in labor, Jessica Higgins found the first place she could to give birth — her front lawn.
The 36-year-old was driving home from the mall Tuesday when little Mary Claire decided to arrive six weeks early.
Higgins — with her 2-year-old son sleeping in the back seat — called for an ambulance as she arrived at her home, but she had already pushed her daughter out when police arrived.
"She was just ... read on »
An "undated memo" sent to publishers in the Gannett chain of daily newspapers confirmed something that was suggested two weeks ago when we learned that the Clarion-Ledger was laying off 5 percent of its workforce -- the cuts are nationwide, and they hit hard in Gannett's community publishing (daily newspaper) division. From Reuters:
At Gannett, publishers are getting a reduced payroll dollar amount that they must meet based on the unit's financial performance and previous reductions, and have ... read on »
Last Thursday and Friday, three interns (including myself), one former intern and Donna took a field trip to South Mississippi for a story. Several stories, actually, but none of them are a part of this story, so never mind. We all split up into three cars, (Donna was with me, mostly, I suspect, because she wanted to road-trip in my Camaro - actually, I don't suspect it as much as I know it because she told me flat out).
Have you ever tried to walk up to strangers in a small ... read on »
The Clarion-Ledger has a "big" story today that reeks of incomplete, gotcha journalism. Essentially the story is accusing David "Pops" Watkins, and perhaps others, of lying about investors in Farish Street. I sure do wish we were privy to Joyner's full interviews with Watkins and others. Joyner—the Ledger's rising "investigative" star—has interviewed me, and he lifted me far out of context that I wouldn't ever agree to such an interview again, and I don't trust anything he writes. A recent ... read on »
Is it just me or have we decided involuntarily to accept any and all things thrown at us by artists and radio? I am just stunned to see that so many artist these days lack actual talent. This is really not just music, it's affecting the entertainment industry all together. People are no longer required to have acting skills to become celebrities. They can just sign on to a reality show, where no acting experience is required, and then suddenly they are stars. We are suddenly concerned ... read on »
According to WLBT, the Madison Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Hawkins-Butler rallied at the Madison Starbucks, which is slated for closure:
Madison mayor Mary Hawkins-Butler said, "Let's give our Starbucks a fighting chance...and let's show them what we can do in Madison, Mississippi supporting this business by march and maybe we'll get a call to say 'hey, we were wrong, Madison can keep your store.'"
Look -- Starbucks is nice, it's a good company, they have great coffee. But ... read on »
The Roberts Companies, the family owned-and-operated holding company of local television station CW34 and radio station 97.7FM WRBJ, announced today that its Roberts Hotels Group has acquired the 80-year old Edison-Walthall hotel out of bankruptcy.
The downtown Jackson hotel will undergo a $10 million renovation and be unveiled under its new name, the Roberts Vista Hotel. The acquisition is the 12th hotel for the group, headquartered in St. Louis. The Roberts brothers have also been involved ... read on »
After blogging about Bernie Mac's death yesterday, I wish I was kidding. From CNN:
(CNN) -- Soul singer and arranger Isaac Hayes, who won Grammy awards and an Oscar for the theme from the 1971 action film "Shaft," has died, sheriff's officials in Memphis, Tennessee, reported Sunday.
Relatives found Hayes, 65, unconscious in his home next to a still-running treadmill, said Steve Shular, a spokesman for the Shelby County Sheriff's Department.
Paramedics attempted to revive him and took him ... read on »
The famous comic actor had been battling sarcoidosis and said he was getting better, but pneumonia is what took his life today. From CNN:
CHICAGO, Illinois (AP) -- Bernie Mac, the Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor and comedian who worked his way to Hollywood success from an impoverished upbringing on Chicago's South Side, died Saturday at age 50.
Bernie Mac, 50, was nominated for a Grammy for "The Original Kings of Comedy."
"Actor/comedian Bernie Mac passed away this morning from ... read on »
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kudzuking: These days Agnew only writes something if he's opining on the falling star that was Frank Melton.
Aug 26, 2008
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Michael Harvill: 'When he walks around an auditorium (movement), noteless and untethered (yes, we get the idea), there are few people better on…
Aug 26, 2008
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L.W.: Lauren, I truly enjoyed the honesty and wit in each of your blog entries.
In your honor,…
Aug 26, 2008
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justjess: I have followed Stephanie's career for years. She was definitely a force in politics and someone…
Aug 25, 2008
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ladd: I just did a quick Google on "passive writing" and newspapers. This turned up on the Poynter site:
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Aug 25, 2008
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ladd: Excellent Yoda analogy, Lori.
You're right about cadence and rhythm. Certainly not all my sentences are beautiful, but I…
Aug 25, 2008
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Lori G: It can be difficult, though, to teach the art of beautiful sentences.
Amen! I know most people at…
Aug 25, 2008
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ladd: You're probably right, Sophie. It can be difficult, though, to teach the art of beautiful sentences. (Or at least not-ugly ones.) I've…
Aug 25, 2008
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Sophie: I totally agree with you about the melange of long and short sentences. Maybe the answer to the problem is to teach…
Aug 25, 2008
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ladd: I wouldn't say "slow," eyerah; it was certainly a column about a relevant topic. No problem there; my issue is with a…