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30 Sep 08 Lede of the day

From the AP:

For an audition to be second fiddle, Thursday’s debate between often ill-informed newcomer Sarah Palin and often gaffe-prone veteran Joe Biden offers unusually large pitfalls - and promise.

Oof, that’s a doozy.

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28 Sep 08 Sunday levity

You’re no one if you’re not on Twitter. Courtesy of 10,000 Words.Net.

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23 Sep 08 ‘EPIC 2014′, revisited

It’s interesting how much of this video, made back in 2005, is starting to come true. Will they save the journalism industry? With today’s unveiling of the Google Android phone, Google continues it’s “epic” growth over the media landscape.

And I for one welcome our new media overlords and look forward to toiling away in their underground research labs.

Also of interest is the NYTimes profile of HTC and its founder, Cher Wang. Gives a little bit of insight on why Google chose HTC (and HTC chose Google) for the hardware of their phone. Investors, start throwing your money at HTC stock now, if you have any left that is.

P.S. And to further prove my point of the impending Google take over, I switched my theme to a Google Chrome-based one that was available about a day after Google Chrome debuted.

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22 Sep 08 Tweet Digest for 2008-09-22

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21 Sep 08 Tweet Digest for 2008-09-21

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20 Sep 08 Tweet Digest for 2008-09-20

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19 Sep 08 Tweet Digest for 2008-09-19

  • @deathofregret Yeah, I’m a closet WoW-er, though not obsessive. To some kids it’s a job. in reply to deathofregret #
  • Weekend mission: Buy furniture, take some pictures outside, NOT play WoW (or at least very little). Weather, it’s up to you buddy. #
  • Been researching MN congressional candidates all day. Tired boss, real tired. #
  • “Prioritize your action items” was used in the meeting several times yesterday. I am Steve’s complete lack of surprise. #
  • When you send your kid on a TV talk show, your family is fair game in the election. Lookin at you McCain: http://tinyurl.com/5yweef #
  • Seacrest vs. Probst in the squared circle. My question, people still watch/care about the Emmys? http://tinyurl.com/4b2njm #

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18 Sep 08 Tweet Digest for 2008-09-18

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17 Sep 08 Tweet Digest for 2008-09-17

  • @mattsimantov Oof, this is the new ‘first time hearing your parents use “awesome” or “bad”‘. When mom says w00t!, it’s time to kill it. in reply to mattsimantov #
  • @dannysanchez Knowing what I know about Flash now (still very little), that’s damn impressive. Was there a Couch involved? in reply to dannysanchez #
  • @mattsimantov Thanks, though it’s all animation. Next time I’m adding interactivity and data handling. Baby steps though, baby steps. in reply to mattsimantov #
  • I made this: http://tinyurl.com/3n6xrm - It’s basic, but not bad for having learned Flash in 2 days. #
  • F#&@ grapefruit! Peaches win! http://xkcd.com/388/ #
  • Reading: TV-Station Web Sites Gain on Newspapers - 9/16/2008 11:59:00 PM - Broadcasting & Cable http://is.gd/2KF9 #
  • Jeff Jarvis: Zell is not your problem. You are. http://tinyurl.com/6agdw4 - Thank you!! #
  • APM/MPR’s ‘Budget Hero’ gets a hat-tip from Wired.com:http://tinyurl.com/6nx794 #
  • If I didn’t have to hop over to Minneapolis today I would have gone 4 weeks on the same tank of gas. City life rules! #

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17 Sep 08 New DSLRs shooting HD video

New Canon 5D Mark II

Camera giant Canon just announced that their new D5 Mark II will shoot HD video. A few weeks ago Nikon’s D90 hit the shelves which was all the buzz when it was revealed to shoot HD video.

Though the D5’s announced price, with lens, is almost 3X as much as the Nikon, both of these cameras open new doors for multimedia journalism. With an increasing emphasis on Web video, photojournalists are being pressured to carry more tools and equipment to capture a story.

Could these cameras lighten the load a bit?

The big question that will arise I’m sure is whether the video will be commensurate with video shot on HD handhelds. Would it be worth investing in a $3,500 camera (the Canon) that does both if the video is not as good as, say a Sanyo Xacti or a JVC Everio. Both are sub-$1000 HD cameras that are small enough to be carried along with most camera gear and shoot killer video.

Considering the technology in both of these cameras, and some of the live examples I’ve seen, I’m thinking it will all come down to personal preference. Oh, and budget of course. Personally, I’ll be investing in one of these…after Christmas when the prices come down of course.

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16 Sep 08 Tweet Digest for 2008-09-16

  • Why do baseball coaches where the uniforms? You don’t see that in any other sport, but it would be hilarious if you did. #
  • Thanks Lynda.com, you just helped me learn enough Flash for a project in 6 hours. Weee! #
  • Bigfoot stabilized (an oldie but goodie): http://tinyurl.com/acbzq #

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15 Sep 08 Tweet Digest for 2008-09-15

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14 Sep 08 Tweet Digest for 2008-09-14

  • “Ain’t no sunshine for this weekend…” All the better to stay inside and work I suppose, but damn. #

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13 Sep 08 Tweet Digest for 2008-09-13

  • Yikes, David Foster Wallace done hung himself:http://tinyurl.com/6cubas ‘Infinite Jest’ indeed. #
  • OK, this whole #LHC love has gone too far: http://tinyurl.com/4uz8u7 #
  • Apparently I am as a good a Billy Corgan as Billy Corgan is. Who would have thought? #
  • Regarding RB2. Yeah, I missed my calling as a rock star. Consistent 90 % and above… #

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12 Sep 08 Tweet Digest for 2008-09-12

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