Photojournalists

James Nachtwey

- Born in Syracuse NY

- Started at the Albuquerque Journal

- In 1980 moved to New York and worked as a freelance photographer

- Has documented a variety of armed conflicts and social issues

- Spent time in South Africa, Latin america, the Middle East, Russia, Eastern Europe, and the former Soviet Union

- Awarded 12th Annual Heinz Award

- Overseas Press Club's Robert Capa Gold Medal in 1983, 1984, 1986, 1994, and 1998

- In 2001, the documentart War Photogrpaher was released, focusing on and his work, the film recived a Nachtwey n Academy Award.

David Burnett

- Went to Colorado College

- published often in Time and Life

- won 1973 Robert Capa Gold Medal

- Magazine Photographer of the Year from the National Press Photographers Association

Margaret Burke-White

- Born in the Bronx, New York

- first foreign photographer permitted to take pictures of Soviet Industry

- first female war correspondent

- first female photogrpaher for Henry Luce's Life magazine, hwere her photogrpah appeared on the first cover

- Honorary Doctorate: Rutgers University

- Honorary Doctorate: Universtiy of Michigan

- Achievement Award: US Camera

- Honor Roll Award: American Society of Magazine Photogrpahers

Current Events May 13, 2011

Local

In Trenton NJ, Authorities have accused the third highes ranking member of New Jersey's Human Services Police Department with falsifying time sheets. Captin Brian Brady is also accused of submitting fake firearm qualification certificates and using police database for personal resasons. He was suspended from his $101,000 job after being charged wiht offical misconduct.

National

In New York, the head of International Monetary Fund will sepnd the next few days in jail. He is accused of chasing a houskeeping employee naked down a hallway and sexaully assaulted her. The hotel room was $3,000 a night. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, a man who has helped bail out desperate countires in need of cash, was denied bail Monday by a Manhattan Crimal Court Judge.

Global

In Dublin, Ireland, Queen Elizabeth II laid a wreath at the Gaden of Remembrance in Dublin on Tuesday during her landmark visit to Ireland. This was the first by a UK monarch since the country gained independence in 1922. The ceremony was of huge symbolic significance because the Garden of Remembrance honors those who fought for Irish freedom from British rule.

Current Events May 2 2011

Local

Pay-by-phone parking comes to Montclair

Residents and visitors in Montclair will be able to use their cell phones to pay for parking. Ths will make the township the first place in New Jersey that uses Parkmobile USA's new service. Drivers can sign up for the service and download a mobile app. All Montclair parking meters will still accept coins for payment.

National

Homeless, but Finding Sanctuary at School

In Orlando, Florida, the bus ride from the homeless shelter to Fern Creek Elemntary School was chaotic. A first grader and a second grader got in a fight. Someone else also trhew up. Twenty percent of Fern Creek's students are homeless.

Global

On May 1, Osama Bin Laden was captured and killed by American Troops. Bin Laden was the founder and face of Al Qaeda. Now, almost ten years after the attacks on 9/11, American troops killed him. People gathered on Pennsylvania Avenue, in Time Square, and at Ground Zero to celebrate this milestone in America’s War on Terror. President George W. Bush feels that this will show terrorist groups that no matter how long it takes, justice will be paid. Bin Laden was found at a compound about an our away from Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. He was hiding in a compound in the city of Abbottabad, which is home to a large Pakistani military base. The fate of Al Qaeda, and Ayman al-Zawahiri who is second in power is unclear.

Response to Cathy Horyn fashion articles

In Cathy Horyn's article "For Paris, Studded Leather for Spring" she discusses the seasons hot leather trend. To the dismay of animal activists, studded leather is being featured by the top brands like Burberry.

In her article "Paris:Hot Colors Retreat as a Muse Enters" Horyn discusses the European spring collection. She discusses that many navy and floral prints are in. It was interesting that a variety of pajamas was shown at the show.

Overall, I like Horyn's descriptive writing style. She makes it easy for the reader to picture the latest clothing without rambling. She has a bubbly, fun tone that fits the content she discussed.

Current Events april 25

Local

Police, citizen chase Cedar Grove burglary suspect

A Jersey City man was arrested in connection with the burglary of a home on Franklin Street in Cedar Grove. Shaun C. Ward was arrested on Saturday, April 23 on multiple charges, connected with burglarly. Police reported that a Franklin Street man called to report a suspicious person. The man reported that he observed the man enter and exit the rear of a neighbor's home. Police saw suspect and chased him with the help of a Verona resident. Police found $710 cash on the suspect, and $6,975 in jewelry.

National

Texas Wildfires leave behind death, destruction

In Strawn Texas wildfires left the land charred black form rock to treetop. Justin Cormack's family's North Texas ranch found dozens of cattle twisted and burned. Cormack found more dead cows entangled in burnt tree limbs and lying in the riverbeds. The Cormack's simple white ranch house survived the blaze but has been without electricity and water for days.

Global

Protesters killed in Yemen

In Sanaa, Yemen, two protesters were killed on Monday as government forces battled demonstrators, according to witnessses and medical personnel. As people took the streets in several cities, violence came. Dozens were reported wounded when security forces tried to disappear. This took place when about 20,000 people came to protest.

Current Events March 28, 2011

Local

Ridgewood Man Accused of Setting Fire to His own Home

The Record

Authorities arrested a Ridgewood man who is accused of setting fire to his own home. HTe 49 year old Kenneth J. Novey, was charged with aggravated arson and failure to report an emergenc. He was being kept in the Begen County Sheriff's office on $300,000 bail. Officers in Ridgewood responded to a fire at Novey's Garfield Place home around 4 p. On Saturday three officers went into Novey's home and found him unconscious inside a first floor bedroom. They pulled him out to safety.

National

Magazine Launch for Gay Military Members Announced

CNN

Today, an advocacy group announced that a magazine designed for and by gay military members may soon be displayed at military installations worldwide. An active-duty officer, who goes by the pseudonym JD Smith said that the most important goal of the magazine was to let homosexuals currently serving know that they are not alone. Currently, the magazine can be downloaded from the internet.

Global

Highly Radioactive water found in tunnel outside nuclear plant

CNN

It was reported today that in Tokoyo, Japan, water that was found in a tunnel at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has alarmingly high radiations reading. Officials stated that they were not sure how or why the tainted water got out of the building. The water at the plant is emitting over 1.000 millisieverts per hour of radioactivity. The plant's owner said this is more than 100,000 times the normal levels for coolants inside a nuclear reactor.

Current events March 21, 2011

Local

Two-car accident on Midland Avenue and Walnut Street

On friday, there was a two-car accident at the busy corner of Midland Avenue and Walnut Street in Monclair at 2:45 pm. A Vernon woman who was driving an Acura on west Walnut collided with a 2009 Hundai Sonata that was going south on Midland. The Vernon woman said she could not stop fast enough in time.

National

Palin visits Israel as she mulls presidential run

On friday, Sarah Palin was in Jerusalem to meet with Israeli leaders. Much of her two- day itinerary is filled with sightseeing. However, she was scheduled for a monday night dinenr wiht Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. On Saturday, Palin delivered the keynote address at the India Today Conclave. The potential presidential candidate discussed the importance of energy and the influence of India's relationship with United States.

Global

Marches continue in Syria after burial of protester, eyewitness say

On monday, hundreds of protesters marched in southern Syrican city of Daraa after they buried the body of a protester who was killed Sunda in clashes between anti-government demonstrators and secuirty forces. During the demonstrations in the city Firday, two peopel were killed. Local tribal leaders say they have rejected a government proposal to bring about calm and have put togheter a list of demnads including asking that hte head of the local police and governor of Daraa be held accountable for hte civilian casualities since friday.