Copy Editors Needed

The article above was in today’s Washington Post. It could have used a good copy editor. The article, “Motive Sought in Bethesda Slaying” is the sad, scary and fascinating story about the Lululemon murder in Bethesda. The story has two blatant copy editing errors and it repeats information. One: and two: The story is well …

Steven Slater in Japanese Animation Lacking any visuals of what happened to the irate JetBlue flight attendant, a Japanese TV program decided to make it up based on what they know/heard. It’s visual storytelling but is it true?

A girl story Innovative storytelling technique with a twist. Reversing the discourse A must watch. Stick with it until the surprise. It’s worth it.

Combining video and typography Three dead in Lebanese / Israel clash

In Mexico’s Nuevo Laredo, drug cartels dictate media coverage Must read for anyone interested in journalism and democracy. The Washington Post U.S. regulators lack data on health risks of most chemicals This is scary. Neither the government nor Kellogg knows what’s in our cereal.

Soldiers in Crisis Very interesting video about a suicide call center for veterans. The New York Times

Scene In: H Street Great episode from one of my favorite series from The Washington Post.

Spilling Over: Great video storytelling of a small community in Venice, Louisiana who may have to leave everything because of BP’s oil spill. University of North Carolina Gene Weingarten mentions Lady Gaga: Ingenious column on the future of journalism. The Washington Post

Lurking in the schools by Josh white, Blaine Harden and Jennifer Buske A Washington Post investigation on a school teacher who sexually abused students. On Her Wedding Day, Saying the Things Left Unsaid by Andrew Cohen A most unusual wedding toast. Politics Daily

Stories to read today

Scene-In: The Gold Cup Database proves guilt The Washington Post The Internet is making us stupid Salon