The problem with being a fontwhore is that you begin to recognize some of the tired, overused fonts that no designer seems to want to let go. If you see them, let out a scream and shoot them on sight. Dear Joe doesn't look like your handwr...

Below are some of the best photography blogs on the web.

1. You talk down to your readers Nobody likes to feel stupid. Phrases like "unless you've been living under a rock" and "if you didn't already know" make readers feel insulted or guilty for not knowing something. Instead of assuming that everyone has...

Audio isn't just for podcasts and slideshows. The following sites are using audio in new and creative ways to make create unique interactive experiences. BBC: Save Our Sounds The BBC map is indicative of the latest trend in audio: collecting...

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As a champion of innovation in journalism, I am thrilled when I can incorporate some of the technologies I blog about it into my professional work. As a recent addition to the staff of California Watch, a project of the Center for Investigative...

Interviews are the cornerstone of a journalist's arsenal and with many more interviews happening over the phone, journalists need some way to record them. Whether its a landline, mobile phone, or internet telephone service, here are a few ways to...