Reality Bytes
The Louisville Courier-Journal: Then and Now
When Louisville’s Bingham family owned The Courier-Journal, they might continue paying an employee after they died. Gannett? Not so much.
How big is Kentucky’s 2014 Senate race? Big enough for McClatchy to hire an extra reporter
How big is Kentucky’s 2014 U.S. Senate race expected to be? Big enough for McClatchy’s Lexington Herald-Leader to hire another reporter, that’s how big.
How I spent my Friday night was “Strictly Sexual” (and I liked it)
I review the 2008 movie “Strictly Sexual,” a romantic comedy directed by Joel Viertel and starring Amber Benson, Kristen Kerr, Johann Urb and Stevie Long.
What’s good for the goose is good for the gasser
Chattanooga State PR flap illustrates why euthanasia should only be used as a last resort in controlling Canada goose population problems.
Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer seeking full-time education reporter
A rare opportunity — not because it’s a newspaper hiring instead of firing, but because the Messenger-Inquirer staff has little turnover.
Sopranos actor James Gandolfini dead at 51
James Gandolfini, the actor best-known for his Emmy Award-winning portrayal of mafia boss Tony Soprano on HBO’s “The Sopranos,” has died.
Behind the Viewfinder
Ethics breach disqualifies 2014 World Press Photo entries
More than nine percent of 2014 World Press Photo finalists were disqualified for digital manipulation ruled outside the bounds of ethical photojournalism, the New York Times reports.
Final downhold: Trailblazing ex-UPI White House reporter Helen Thomas dead at 92
Some have quipped Helen Thomas is probably now landing an exclusive interview with God. I pray my former UPI colleague doesn’t run into any access problems.
Photography tips for shooting NASCAR and other motorsports
A roundup of photography tips for shooting NASCAR and other motorsports from experienced professional sports photographers (including me).
Paolopocalypse now? Magnum photographer’s journalistic ethics called into question
Paolo Pellegrin’s ham-fisted vision of gun violence in America damages his credibility and calls into question his journalistic ethics.
Reflecting on the life and death of Ed Reinke
The Kentucky photojournalism family lost AP photographer Ed Reinke one year ago today. My thoughts…
Yum! KFC notches a Kentucky Fried record
Publicity stunts cooked up by corporate PR firms don’t usually excite me, but who could pass up seeing a 7′ bucket of KFC fried chicken in Louisville? Not me.
Ghetto Gourmet
REVIEW: Campbell’s Slow Kettle Style Soups Kickin’ Crab & Sweet Corn Chowder
I review Campbell’s Slow Kettle Style Soups Kickin’ Crab & Sweet Corn Chowder ready-to-serve soup (15.5 oz tub).
REVIEW: Kroger Hearty Loaded Baked Potato And Steak Ready To Serve Soup
My review of Kroger Hearty Loaded Baked Potato And Steak Ready To Serve Soup (canned, 18.8 oz).
REVIEW: Kroger Wholesome @ Home Meals in Minutes Cajun Style White Meat Chicken and Chorizo Gumbo
My review of Kroger’s “Wholesome @ Home Meals in Minutes” store brand Cajun Style White Meat Chicken and Chorizo Gumbo.
Quick and easy made-from-scratch drop biscuits recipe
Quick and easy recipe for made-from-scratch drop biscuits with just six ingredients: flour, milk, butter, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
How to make faux chicken and dumplings through sheer force of will
Who doesn’t love chicken and dumplings? Here’s a recipe for surprisingly edible faux chicken and dumplings using shelf-stable ingredients.
