Piled Higher and Deeper in Journalism: Archive

Job Opening at U. of Memphis Journalism Dept.

University of Memphis, Department of Journalism Opening for Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Broadcast News University of Memphis Department of Journalism Opening for Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Broadcast News The University of Memphis Department of Journalism seeks an Assistant Professor for a tenure-track position in broadcast news. Requirements include a doctorate in mass...

Feb 9th

Love.

If there is no struggle, there is no progress. Those who profess to favor freedom, and deprecate agitation, are men who want crops without plowing up the ground, they want rain without thunder and lightning.” — Frederick Douglass Not a real quote fan, but this one, I like.

Jan 13th

RT @malinda_b: Please RT #Memphis my co-worker found 2 German Shepherds yesterday at first tennessee bank on poplar @ or DM me for details

Dec 18th

RT @webjournalist Possible ‘professor of the year’? http://t.co/KpAGWfvN

Dec 18th

I have trouble dealing w/aging Matthew Broderick.Ferris can’t get old. Just not right. And no,have no idea why I’m watching Deck the Halls.

Dec 17th

RT @TomHeadLovesYou: The nasty/violent anti-atheist comments in the #godisnotgreat TT illustrate Hitchens’ point breathtakingly well. He …

Dec 16th

Department may actually be getting us iPads for teaching/research use. But I guess should prolly hold off for the 3, eh? Rumors say Feb.

Dec 15th

Husband thinks he is getting a fat roll. “It looks like somebody rolled a wet hot dog through a barber shop”

Dec 14th

The Art of Listening http://t.co/IoL7gfRf

Dec 12th

My garage earlier today…@FuzzyBrew was busy. http://t.co/6MQKrHwj

Dec 11th

No offense, but if you want to pitch me expensive summer journalism programs in NYC, tell me abt scholarships. I don’t teach rich kids.

Dec 10th

If I ever become a mother, it’s nice to know that at least I could do a better job than Betty Draper. Sheesh.

Dec 8th

RT @ProPublica: When you see great investigative/accountability reporting, tag it with #MuckReads. We’ll pass the best on to our readers.

Dec 7th

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Someone was just asking me about this, so I’m publishing this amusing exchange I had on the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication’s Newspaper Division list serv about one year ago, when the division was debating changing its name to something a bit more digital friendly, which did, in fact, ultimately happen: It is now the Newspaper and Online News Division. ...

Dec 6th

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MT @NewsHub: A black Milwaukee driver is seven times as likely to be stopped by city police as a white resident driver http://t.co/spohL4eF

Dec 5th

The Truth about Public Untruths: Are journalists and others equipped to beat back the lies? http://t.co/o7K47PI5 by @CraigSilverman

Dec 3rd

So, this university could pay my salary for 20+ years for same cost as they are paying the fired coach and retiring athletic director. Ha.

Dec 1st

Husband is forcing me to half-watch Victoria Secret fashion show. But I do have a minor crush on Jay-Z so that is helping a little.

Nov 30th

RT @grantmeaccess: So @Target overcharged me for an online order I placed, didn’t return my email, and its order lookup “system is unava …

Nov 17th

Follow @DailyHelmsman for updates on shooting near U. of Memphis campus.

Nov 16th

“Penn State, my final loss of faith” - our leaders have failed us. http://t.co/A5SuIzrY

Nov 14th

“My college students don’t understand commas, far less how to write an essay. Is it time to rethink how we teach?” http://t.co/GQnohAeR

Nov 13th

It’s the @FuzzyBrew Band, ladies and gentlemen. #Project365 http://t.co/5Eq1kR2k

Nov 11th

E.g. yes, we shld be outraged by JoePa&other Penn State officials,but all how often do we all look the other way when it comes to suffering?

Nov 10th

MT @felicejfreyer: Did “toothless” open records law allow Penn State abuse to stay secret for years? http://t.co/TsTnEqxN

Nov 9th

A few highlights from the FedEx Social Media Summit on my blog http://t.co/V1CAhTlR #FXSocial

Nov 8th

First tweet with the iPhone 4S FTW!

Nov 6th

RT @omarg: Ralph Macchio turned 50 today. Yes, the Karate Kid. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go drink some alcohol until I pass …

Nov 5th

Milwaukee reporter describes investigation into police who ran afoul of the the law,didn’t get fired/prosecuted http://t.co/hYypG5AL

Nov 5th

Love my students, but just FYI quite a few so called “digital natives” don’t know what “send me the link to that” means or how to. #HeadSlap

Nov 3rd

+1 “My goal, however, is not to teach specific tools, but to teach a mind-set of problem solving.” http://t.co/dQMBkuao by @Digidave

Oct 28th

This is America? RT @MotherJones: Holy god, overhead video of OPD firing flash-bangs into crowd is INSANE http://t.co/XNgIf0gL

Oct 27th

The Green Bay Packers Have the Best Owners in Football http://t.co/r2tc8b8E

Oct 26th

Can anybody point me to a good easy resource on compressing video files to no more than 100MB? Want something to share w/students.

Oct 25th

Sweet. @grantmeaccess just clinked glasses with Benecio del Toro. Score.

Oct 22nd

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We found the only microbrew on the island, Old Harbor Brewery, for @grantmeaccess and I made him take the corny pic. http://t.co/Hvogtto0

Oct 20th

Grading: Definitely better with an ocean view. That is all.

Oct 20th

Okay, Brewers. I got the Sconny beer and the Packer rally towel out in your honor. Let’s gooo Brew Crew! http://t.co/u7AdtJpB

Oct 18th

I Love Memphis mural a nice surprise on the Greenline #Project365 10-16-11 http://t.co/UQ8fGLJC

Oct 18th

For Children of Same-Sex Couples, a Student Aid Maze http://t.co/zl1MsHGm via @SuziSteffen

Oct 17th

The @FuzzyBrew boys are serving at the beer fest, come on down, Memphis! #homebrew http://t.co/f2qZJKVW

Oct 16th

Go young reporters, go! RT @tigersoul901 Doing school work downtown at Memphis Madness…does it get any better? #iamjournalist

Oct 15th

Coincidence that Rum Diaries movie coming out around when big group of young(ish) journalists head to Puerto Rico for a wedding? I THINK NOT

Oct 14th

Students pitching stories to our UPIU mentor and getting video pointers today. Woot. Hope it goes well.

Oct 13th

Hard evidence emerging that social media can help drive television ratings http://t.co/3XpCQv7e by @simonowens

Oct 13th

Paywalls Spread To College Newspapers http://t.co/78pZJQ64 via @ClaritzaJimenez

Oct 12th

And these are so-called “liberal” college professors. Good grief. Shoot me.

Oct 12th

RT @cshirky: Anyone criticizing #OWS for the bongos is *really* hoping no one asks them why the capital gains tax shouldn’t be raised

Oct 11th

Memphis, don’t forget, tickets for Cooper-Young Regional Beerfest on sale, @FuzzyBrew is pouring http://t.co/QE9IBx8L

Oct 11th

People who own e-readers read more and buy more books http://t.co/mwJ6lcUe

Oct 10th