The limitations of SQL and Access

November 25th, 2009

We've been data crunching a substantial database this week.  The fact that I'm not sick of looking at cells and formulas means something, either this type of work is really a good fit for me, or I'm insane.  Maybe both? My anguished cries over my dislike for Access have been heard 'round the newsroom loud and clear for the past three days Read More...

A letter to journo-programmers: Teach me, inspire me

November 24th, 2009

I am, for the second time in two days, going to bring up Derek Willis, member of the Interactive News Technology Group at the New York Times and one of my current professors. Corny as this sounds, that class has literally changed my life, as I have reaffirmed my desire to become one of that sadly rare breed of journalists with programming skills Read More...

Printies and webbies — we’re all journalists!

November 22nd, 2009

Oh, why can't we just get along?  There's been a lot of talk recently about the cuts at the Washington Post of workers in the separate print and online departments.  There's been an outpouring of comments on the nature of the news business due to this issue.  Some say the web is all about presentation, and without print journalists, there won't be anything to post Read More...