Edward Tufte has a new book out. If you’re not familiar with his work on the visual display of information check out his analysis of one of the Powerpoint slides delivered by NASA scientists investigating damage to the space shuttle Columbia. You may never use Powerpoint again. His work is especially useful for journalists interested…

Interesting post via Rebecca M, on the efficacy of shipping Jordanian journalists back to the US on the State Department’s dime. The post is headlined Are the Americans bribing Arab journalists? which gives you some idea of how the author views American hospitality. Being the guest of a government whose policies you find offensive is…

Guest-reviewed my local BBC news last night. Interesting to see what they’re up to. Local news is still popular – despite relatively low investment and zero marketing. And despite the fact that TV regions in the UK bear no relation to any meaningful political divide…