Kip links with some derision to an op-ed by journalism professor David Hazinski about the trend toward citizen journalism. Kip, who has other unkind things to say about the piece, quotes this bit: Advocates argue that the acts of collecting and distributing makes these people "journalists." This is like saying someone who carries a scalpel is a "citizen surgeon" or someone who … [Read more...] about The Profession of Journalism?
Evolution, Faith Rainbows, and Eminent Domain
Random shots around the web: Some scientists think the invention of agriculture was so revolutionary that it made us humans start evolving really really fast. For example (if I understand correctly) lactose intolerance is not a defect. Rather, the ability to digest milk long after infancy is a recent mutation that hasn't spread to the entire species yet. You … [Read more...] about Evolution, Faith Rainbows, and Eminent Domain
Something For Me To Ponder…
A couple of weeks ago, Windypundit was getting about 300 visits per day. I just checked, and now it's getting about 400 visits per day. Apparently, the less I post, the more popular I become. … [Read more...] about Something For Me To Ponder…
No Enjoyment of Life
It must be a week or three since Norm Pattis blogged this, but I've been meaning to say something, and it might as well be now. Norm starts with a hypothetical call about a wrongful death suit from a potential client: He had bronchitis. The doctors failed to diagnose it on time. As a result, he died; his heart just gave out. The decedent was only 47 years old. You … [Read more...] about No Enjoyment of Life
Speed, Elves, and Campus Speech Codes
Random shots around the web: Speed Racer movie trailer. It's got everything and everyone. Also in high-def. Make yourself look like an elf at OfficeMax. Or, make other people look like elves. Despite decades of losing in the courts, campus speech codes are still out there. (Hat tip: John Ruberry) … [Read more...] about Speed, Elves, and Campus Speech Codes