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Norwich Bulletin creates ASF to honor WWII veterans
Submitted by Joe Greco on March 12, 2010 - 4:25pm
Jim Konrad, editor of the Norwich Bulletin, sent along this note regarding the launch of a new ASF feature that will centerpiece the local section once a week.. Jim explains how it came together:
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Check out this time-lapse video of the creation of a book cover
Submitted by Joe Greco on March 10, 2010 - 10:17pm
Seeing how a book cover design comes together is a great way to learn new techniques. But who has the time or the opportunity to shadow someone while working? Well, check out this time-lapse video of the making of a book cover.
Newspaper designers and graphic artists often must develop a centerpiece or section front illustration that captures the essence of a story. The same is done here, only with a much longer story. From what I can tell, an amazing amount of Photoshop work went into the final cover.
Poll question idea: Denver archdiocese denies kids school admission based on lesbian parents
Submitted by Jean Hodges on March 10, 2010 - 3:25pm
Looking for a poll idea? Here's a national idea that you can work into the mix.
What do you think of the Denver archdiocese's decision to deny kids admission to school because of lesbian parents?
- I agree with it because it's a private school system and the archdiocese can do what it likes.
- I think it's wrong to deny children access to a quality education because of the parents' sexual orientation.
Here's the embed code from PollDaddy.com:
How to use Web callouts to localize HBO's 'The Pacific'
Submitted by Chris Biondi on March 10, 2010 - 7:25am
The MetroWest Daily News (Framingham, Mass.) has launched a great project idea tied in with a new HBO series that is already creating some buzz that is sure to continue for months to come: the Steven Spielberg/Tom Hanks-backed World War II series "The Pacific."
MetroWest used Web callouts with great success to track down veterans to participate.
Hannibal gets readers in the mood for spring with countdown
Submitted by David Arkin on March 10, 2010 - 7:08am
The Hannibal Courier Post in Missouri is counting down to spring.
The GateHouse Media newspaper has a countdown with a big number showing how many days until spring, featured in their rail on their front page. This is similar to a feature the Rockford Register ran a few years ago.
A photo is included with each day, usually from a reader.
New template tips: What content are you putting in Highlights?
Submitted by David Arkin on March 8, 2010 - 8:31am
As more GateHouse Media newspapers transition to the new Zope template, GHnewsroom.com will share how newsrooms are managing certain areas of the new site successfully.
Fortune redesigns magazine
Submitted by Joe Greco on March 5, 2010 - 1:02pm
Fortune magazine launches a redesign takes the magazine in an interesting direction.
Norwich Bulletin named GateHouse front page of the month for February 2010
Submitted by Joe Greco on March 4, 2010 - 9:43pm
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Video of the week: The Toy Train Barn's model trains in Lena
Submitted by Tom Sudore on March 4, 2010 - 11:02am
Poll question idea: Do you support the expansion of the Oscar Best Picture pool?
Submitted by Jean Hodges on March 3, 2010 - 10:53pm
Looking for a poll idea? Here's a national idea that you can work into the mix.
Do you support the expansion of the Oscar Best Picture pool from 5 films to 10?
- Yes, at least I will have seen a few of the movies this year.
- No, now it's not as special as it used to be to have a film nominated for Best Picture.
- I don't think it made much of a difference. The movies seemed to be similar to what they've been in the past. There's just more of them.
Here's the embed code from PollDaddy.com: