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Robber raid my favorite Philly-area Apple store. Action News is on the case!
I have been tossing press credentials in a box occasionally for 25 years, never sure [...]
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One more time: Chuck Berry performs Johnny B. Goode in Columbia, Mo, last week.
Recent Tweets from @MissouriJim TweetMeNews Tries To Be A Custom News Firehose For Twitter [su.pr] # Michael Jackson Alive? YouTube Hoax Makes the Rounds [su.pr] # Amish newspaper [...]
My life feels more than a little closer to fulfillment now that I have watched Chuck Berry duckwalking from my living room.
When I moved to Columbia, MO, a few weeks ago, I had no idea what I was in for, but thanks to the [...]
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paidcontent.org: Gannett, AP won’t agree to new Southeastern Conference online media rules [is.gd] # cnet: Social networks–the new front in war on terror [is.gd] # “They (bloggers) don’t seem to understand that if you are going to spout off, that spouting [...]
The Class of '13 takes the Tiger Walk through the Academic Hall columns at the University of Missouri Sunday.
Welcome to Mizzou, Class of 2013! I hope you [...]
I should be working on so many other things, but with my air conditioning and water shut off for repairs at the moment, I can’t help but procrastinate.
I was about to share a little delight with my Facebook friends, that Photo District News now thinks enough [...]
Saturday night’s special edition of the CBS Evening News was dedicated to legendary news anchor Walter Cronkite. Seems like a fine way to kick off my blog again, which from now on will be focused primarily on the future of news.
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I am celebrating the second half of 2009 with a new job, moving to another new state – my sixth move in five years – and launching an altogether new blog here as soon as possible. Suggestions for the next niche and complaints about the last [...]
Yesterday, traffic jams conspired to make for a nine-hour drive from Philly to the mid-Cape.
I crossed some of my favorite bridges, including the Ben Franklin in Philly, the Tappan Zee across the Hudson, and this lighted bridge in Providence.
By the time we were crossing the Cape Cod Canal, [...]
I think this will be my last fireworks photo until New Year's Eve.
After last night’s victory over Cincinnati, the Philadelphia Phillies set off their annual summer fireworks celebration over the Ballpark, seen in this view [...]
Slate.com videos are often good for a laugh, but there’s something ironic about hosting this one on a page that also offers unpaid internship opportunities. Maybe a professional editor would have caught that?
Before you take an unpaid position, ask around and find out who else is cashing in. If [...]
Istanbul, 2007
I caught these colorful clouds during dusk over Istanbul, Turkey while visiting to study the culture, history and politics of the nation with the Knight-Wallace Fellows from the University of Michigan in 2007.
Only recently, I have been making prints available from some of [...]
The Los Angeles Fire Department has released the recording from the 911 call made from Michael Jackson’s residence yesterday. A caller reported that Jackson was on a bed, but not breathing or responding to CPR. Jackson was later pronounced at the UCLA Medical Center.
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Five years ago, from May, 2004 through April, 2005, I spent most of my time in Iraq, working as a photographer and photo editor during some of hottest periods of the war, and covering more than 200 combat missions. I kept a private, primitive, password-protected blog for friends and family, [...]
Is it the misery of being a lifelong Mets fan, or is he just angry about riding out the decline of his career?
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I spent a [...]
While doing the tourist thing in Memphis on Saturday, I ran into Steven Van Zandt and his wife Maureen (far left), who were at Graceland for the wedding of one of Maureen’s relatives.
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Five years ago, from May, 2004 through April, 2005, I spent most of my time in Iraq, working as a photographer and photo editor during some of hottest periods of the war, and covering more than 200 combat missions. I kept a private, primitive, password-protected blog for [...]
iP41 Rotating Alarm Clock
The iP41 Rotating Alarm Clock for iPhone or iPod is the latest addition to iHome’s outstanding lineup of tabletop sound systems allowing users to wake to music or video’s.
It’s designed to work specifically with the widescreen devices variable aspect screens. Just [...]
I dragged my boyfriend to see “Wordplay,” the crossword puzzle movie with Will Shortz and Merl Reagle a couple of years ago. It was all about crossword puzzle fanatics, how puzzles are constructed, why people do them and — the big climax — [...]
During my last 12 months as the Senior Photographer at the Philadelphia Daily News – ending in September 2008 – I produced nearly 100 short “Street Level Philadelphia” video news reports. Now that Philly.com is using new video players with a distributable embed code, I hope to continue reposting some [...]
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I went for a walk - during yesterday’s downpour in Center City Philadelphia – with my Flip Mino HD and a red umbrella.
Five years ago, from May, 2004 through April, 2005, I spent most of my time in Iraq, working as a photographer and photo editor during some of hottest periods of the war, and covering more than 200 combat missions. I kept a private, primitive, password-protected blog for [...]
Two weeks ago, I was Twittering near Mt. Cook, on New Zealand's South Island. The Lake Matheson Cafe had wifi.
Brazilian prosecutor calls [...]
After looking at the “D-Plus” title, it wasn’t hard to figure out what the trick to this puzzle would be — add a “D” to a common phrase or name and get a clever, funny answer. But we’ll get back to that [...]
I went whale-watching off Kaikoura, New Zealand, a couple of weeks ago.
Your username has been set. You can now direct your friends to [www.facebook.com] (G’nite.) # Facebookocalypse in one minute [www.facebook.com] # RT @[...]ATTACK BIRD CHRONICLES bloggers have been chronicling the antics of a Brewer’s Blackbird they call Swoops, in San Francisco’s financial district for the last couple of weeks.
Embedded video from CNN VideoCNN posted some footage yesterday, seen above.
[...]Hal Wright is the Publisher, Editor, Reporter, and Photographer for the Sierra Booster Newspaper in Loyalton, CA; and the Booster’s only paperboy, with a very unique way of delivering the news.
[...]During my last 12 months as the Senior Photographer at the Philadelphia Daily News – ending in September 2008 – I produced nearly 100 short “Street Level Philadelphia” video news reports. Now that Philly.com is using new video players with a distributable embed code, I hope to continue reposting some [...]
I got a peek this pup in the wild at the Ohau Point Seal Colony, two weeks ago in New Zealand.
Cardboard cutouts of Brad Pitt dressed as [...]
Thunderstorms chase away Philadelphia’s early season heat wave. Street Level video news report by Jim MacMillan
During my last 12 months as the Senior Photographer at the Philadelphia Daily News – ending in September 2008 – I produced nearly 100 short “Street Level Philadelphia” video news reports. Now that Philly.com [...]
Five years ago, from May, 2004 through April, 2005, I spent most of my time in Iraq, working as a photographer and photo editor during some of hottest periods of the war, and covering more than 200 combat missions. I kept a private, primitive, password-protected blog [...]
Tuesday night's sunset over Philadelphia's Center City was priceless.
I’ll Take a BigMac Please – [is.gd] # What a day in Philly! I took these photos about 12 hours apart – [twitpic.com] # Coming soon: Facebook usernames – [...]During my last 12 months as the Senior Photographer at the Philadelphia Daily News - ending in September 2008 - I produced nearly 100 short “Street Level Philadelphia” video news reports. Now that Philly.com is using new video players with a distributable embed code, I hope to continue reposting some of [...]
New York Times, June 7
I can’t believe how long it took me to figure out this puzzle.
Me, a proud owner of a 5-speed Mazda 3. Me, who has never owned an automatic in her life. Me, who had half the theme clues solved but still had trouble [...]
If you haven’t done your Father’s Day shopping yet, here are some ideas to help out.
Lowepro D-Wrap
Lowepro D-Wrap
This is just what it sounds like: a padded wrap for your compact point-and-shoot digital camera. It would work on a film camera, but if you’re still [...]
Extreme video from inside the Goshen co, Wyoming tornado on June 5, 2009 from the [TornadoVideos.net] SRV Dominator. Wind data was collected as the tornado passed overhead. Note the video from the roof bubble cam, which shows our magnet amber light getting ripped from the roof in the tornado. [...]
Live video of several tornadoes that touched down in the Denver area Sunday afternoon. Courtesy of TornadoVideos.net.
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Five years ago, from May, 2004 through April, 2005, I spent most of my time in Iraq, working as a photographer and photo editor during some of hottest periods of the war, and covering more than 200 combat missions. I kept a private, primitive, password-protected blog for friends [...]
Five years ago, from May, 2004 through April, 2005, I spent most of my time in Iraq, working as a photographer and photo editor during some of hottest periods of the war, and covering more than 200 combat missions. I kept a private, primitive, password-protected blog for [...]
Five years ago, from May, 2004 through April, 2005, I spent most of my time in Iraq, working as a photographer and photo editor during some of hottest periods of the war, and covering more than 200 combat missions. I kept a private, primitive, password-protected blog for friends [...]
On Friday, I had the opportunity to present my trauma lecture to journalism students at Whitireia Community Polytechnic in Wellington, New Zealand. Many thanks to Journalism Programme Manager Jim Tucker and his very bright and responsive students, as well as my host, friend and colleague Jon [...]
On Friday, we took the Interislander ferry through Tory Straight, above, from Wellington to Picton, seen below, on New Zealand’s South Island, and settled in at Blenheim for the night.
After today’s presentation at Whitireia Polytechinic, we have the weekend off before a couple of presentations next [...]
In New Zealand Thursday, we drove past rain forests and deserts; saw geysers, snow-capped peaks and a waterfall, and watched another coastal sunset. Mount Ruapehu, above, rises to 9175 feet. That’s Hoiko Beach below.
This morning, I was interviewed on trauma journalism again; this time by [...]
Yesterday, we went Zorbing near Rotorua. The Zorb is essentially a giant beach ball inside an even larger beach ball, and filled with water. So, it results in something like riding a moving water slide that’s rolling down a ski slope. (However, I think the Zorb [...]
Five years ago, from May, 2004 through April, 2005, I spent most of my time in Iraq, working as a photographer and photo editor during some of hottest periods of the war, and covering more than 200 combat missions. I kept a private, primitive, password-protected blog for [...]
Five years ago, from May, 2004 through April, 2005, I spent most of my time in Iraq, working as a photographer and photo editor during some of hottest periods of the war, and covering more than 200 combat missions. I kept a private, primitive, password-protected blog for [...]
Five years ago, from May, 2004 through April, 2005, I spent most of my time in Iraq, working as a photographer and photo editor during some of hottest periods of the war, and covering more than 200 combat missions. I kept a private, primitive, password-protected blog for [...]
During my last 12 months as the Senior Photographer at the Philadelphia Daily News - ending in September 2008 - I produced nearly 100 short “Street Level Philadelphia” video news reports. Now that Philly.com is using new video players with a distributable embed code, I hope to continue reposting some of [...]
They are treating me like a rock star in New Zealand so far. I have already made three radio appearances in preparation for tonight’s lecture at the University of Auckland, the first in a series planned during my visit.
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My first full day in New Zealand was incredible. We saw the sun rise on one coast and set on the other; in between, we toured the Bay of Islands by boat - preceded by dolphins at times, seen above. In between, we [...]
Milford Sound, New Zealand
For the next couple of weeks, I will be visiting New Zealand for a trauma journalism lecture tour, organized and hosted by journalist Jon Stephenson, a good friend and colleague. Our itinerary includes talks in Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, and [...]
During my last 12 months as the Senior Photographer at the Philadelphia Daily News - ending in September 2008 - I produced nearly 100 short “Street Level Philadelphia” video news reports. Now that Philly.com is using new video players with a distributable embed code, I hope to continue reposting some of [...]
Even before the recession led some schools to downscale the prom from fancy ballrooms to the gym, Pennsbury High School in Pennsylvania was proud of its homemade formal, from floats to handmade murals. Read the story.
[...]New York Times bonus puzzle, May 17
I don’t always do the bonus puzzle below the main Sunday crossword, but this one caught my eye; I suppose it was all the asterisk-laden clues, which made it look faintly profane.
But the symbols were part of a rather ingenious puzzle [...]
O’Reilly Media has a few new additions to its Missing Manual series designed to complement the 2009 Apple software release of iMovie ‘09, iDVD and iWork ’09. The concept behind the series is to give users access to the manual, which should of come with the software in the first [...]
View from the Palumbo Rec Center field, Philadelphia.
Rock on! Let’s all go see the legendary Peace Creeps at Doc Watson’s! [www.myspace.com] [is.gd] # Crossword Kathy Crosspost: Golfing Around with the NYT Sunday crossword puzzle - [is.gd] [...]
Five years ago, from May, 2004 through April, 2005, I spent most of my time in Iraq, working as a photographer and photo editor during some of hottest periods of the war, and covering more than 200 combat missions. I kept a private, primitive, password-protected blog for [...]
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New York Times, May 10
I’m sure I’m not the only one who noticed the incongruous timing of a golf-themed puzzle on Mother’s Day. What’s next … a flower-themed puzzle on Father’s Day? Oh, wait. Flowers were last week.
Of course, plenty of moms are golfers, so this [...]
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Merl Reagle, May 10 - Looking for a late Mother’s Day gift? Don’t look to the answers in this puzzle. Even if your mom is Shirley Partridge or Morticia Addams, she’s probably not going to want what Merl is giving.
For Samantha of “Bewitched” (45 Across), Merl gives [...]
www.rapidrepair.com
Getting an iPod upgrade doesn’t always have to lead you to the Apple store for a new model, though that is appealing. An online repair service, [www.rapidrepair.com] has recently announced a new upgrade for iPods, which will take the player’s storage capacity to 240GB. The upgrade [...]
Heavy rains soaked Philadelphia again last night.
A bunch of scribblers beat us at quizzo, but it won’t happen again. # I have had lots of new blog posts over the last 24 hours: [jimmacmillan.net] # Caught on Camera: The 15 [...]
