for those who are into the technical side of things, here's a very detailed breakdown of the latest "photo scandal" at national geographic.

"you have to be true to the reader about what you witnessed."

11 million negatives, prints, slides -- a cache that represents a culturally significant chunk of the visual history of the 20th century -- are stashed under a mountain in western pennsylvania thanks to bill gates.

""The purpose of journalism is to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable." -- H.L. Mencken.

can i please express my displeasure with this:
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arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggggghhhhhhh!!!!!!
ok, now i'm going back to something more productive, like trying to find a new home for the listserv.

came across this online magazine today that focuses on the diversity of cultures on the edge in an attempt to increase awareness and allow us to celebrate our differences. all that is accomplished visually through some pretty powerful images from some big names in photo (steve mccurry, ron haviv, phil borges, etc...).
[note: be prepared to devote some time to this site. there's a plethora of info here. and the archives are worth exploring in great detail.]

as the email alerting me to these pics said, "hardcore kids in the ukraine sniffing glue. my day doesn't seem so bad now." and i'd have to agree...