Content, commercial independence and community are the secrets to a successful newspaper – as recommended by Diane Everson, community newspaper publisher of the Edgerton Reporter in Wisconsin. Continue reading
Category Archives: News/Media
Excuse me, $400 for a gallon of gas?
$400 gallon of gas drives new energy efficiency solutions to the mainstream audience. Continue reading
Don’t Postpone Joy
Don’t postpone joy. A perspective of hope, optimism and joy from Laurey’s Catering supporting little Henry. Continue reading
F-11 and Be There
Photography is powerful. One image can change the world, evoke tears, spur a laugh, imagine a unknown part of the world or a moment to pause and reflect. How the photographer creates the story is just as important. Photographs many times are reflections of the photographer’s emotions, dreams and knowledge. Recently I was asked by … Continue reading
Preserve History or Invent the Future?
The ever present cultural divide in any society of the elders preserving history and the young inventing the future is found everywhere around the world. In Tibet, the elders want to preserve the ancient culture, monasteries and religious traditions while the young are eager to go to the modern (Chinese) clubs, restaurants and enjoy the … Continue reading
An Unexpected Perspective of the Opening of the Berlin Wall
New York Times columnist Roger Cohen interviews the East German border guard who opened the gates to the west and forever changed the history of Germany, Europe and the end to the Cold War. As Cohen says in the interview, this could have gone so differently. Continue reading
Note from Afghanistan: “Make Sure What You are Ridiculing is Not Your Own Beard” by Rameen Javid
Rameen Javid, founder of Afghan Communicator, recently sent this note out to the Afghan community worldwide. “Make sure what you are ridiculing is not your own beard” With the recent resurgent interest in Afghanistan and complex theories being put forward by an army of self-claimed Afghan experts, whose collective wisdoms seems to lead us into … Continue reading
Truth in Photographs
Photography is evidence of the relationship between the photographer and the images in front – either one of cliches or connections. If the photographer has a connection, the essence of the photographer will show through to the image. Nicholas Lainez, an anthropologist and photographer, explored South East Asia exploring the world of human trafficking first … Continue reading
Helen Thomas, “Listen Up, Mr. President”
Helen Thomas, new book, advice for the President.
Helen Thomas, a remarkable woman, continues to inspire, motivate and ask the tough questions. Being the longest serving reporter at the White House, she even has the distinction of having her own seating assignment in the center seat of the front row of the White House Press Briefing Room. Alongside her are NBC, AP, CBS, ABC, Reuters and CNN. Continue reading
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Modest: Women in the Muslim World – Photos by Alexandra Boulat
Words and voice of Alexandra Boulat photographing war.
“even my eyes are tired of the Palestinian drama sometimes. And, that is why I get caught by the details. Conflict and pain has become ordinary. Look at the ordinary – life without electricity … an empty frig….” Continue reading
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