NYTimes slideshow on how embeds cover war.

Interesting slideshow about how photographs of the military are controlled and how the photographers who cover Iraq were treated when certain images reached the public. Could be a great classroom discussion project for photojournalism classes in the fall!

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/07/25/world/middleeast/20080726_CENSOR2_index.html

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Bravo, Washington Post!

In a wonderful mulitmedia educational website, the Washington Post has done an indepth coverage of Uganda’s war in the North. The “ceasefire” that they speak of is suspect considering the kidnappings and killing reports continue on the fringes but officially the line is that the peace talks continue and peace is declared. Either way, what a great coverage! It’s much more indepth than the paper version went into and I applaud them for finally covering this topic so thoroughly!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/world/africa/uganda/index.html?theday=3&hpid=topnews

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Insurance for your gear – call Paul!

There are lots of biz policies out there and I found the best deals with Weaver Bros. Insurance rep Paul McGonagle. I’ve got 1 million dollar liability coverage, $25,000 worth of gear and overseas coverage for under $700. (I think its silly to keep these things a big secret on what kind of deal you struck so if you found something better let me know.)

He’s a great guy and getting used to photographers since I keep sending him folks. They also got me a check for my broken laptop in a week and would have sent a replacement if I had asked.

Call him up and tell him I sent you! 301.986.4400

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