Monthly Archives: March 2011
Using computers for better journalism
First posted at SPJDC.org, the website of the Washington, D.C. chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. The Hong Kong University Journalism and Media Center sponsored a talk by Rutgers University media researcher, Nick Diakopoulos late last month. The topic: Innovation … Continue reading
Filed under International News Coverage, Story Ideas
Threats to Mexican media workers now include comic sidekicks
Thanks to Deborah Bonello and her Mexico Reporter service for pointing this out. Monterrey TV personality is abducted, slain Two others kidnapped with ‘La Gata’ are killed; motive said to be unclear. MEXICO CITY — Gunmen abducted and killed a comic … Continue reading
Filed under Corruption, Killings
Journalists shot, intimidated in Honduras
The Committee to Protect Journalists reports on the latest attack on journalists in Honduras. Honduran community radio director shot; staff threatened Franklin Meléndez, 35, who directs the Voz de Zacate Grande community radio station in southern Valle province, was shot … Continue reading
Filed under Central America, Harassment
Ethics in journalism: Belize women have an issue with a publication
Many thanks to Holly Edgell for pointing this out. Seems The Guardian, the newspaper aligned with the ruling party, in Belize published a less-than-flattering picture of the head of the opposition party’s women’s group. The picture was of Gina Tillett leaning … Continue reading
Filed under Central America
Spoofed certificates traced back to Iran
While not strictly a “journalism” issue this is easily a freedom of speech and expression issue. Wired Magazine reports that a hacker — traced back to Iran — obtained legitimate web certificates for some of the top sites on the … Continue reading
Filed under Censorship, Middle East, Press Freedom
