Stop talking

I wrote a post on my Forbes blog about "How to Interview People."

For a story I did on the adult movie industry and the recession, I interviewed adult movie director Jim Powers.

I’d interviewed Powers before and know him. During the interview, which took place in his office with a desk between us, I failed to get a rise out of him.

Eventually, I did.

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The things she carried

I came across this post by Susie Cagle on her blog. Susie does really amazing work. She's kind of an illustrated journalist, which is maybe something like the living embodiment of an illuminated manuscript.

I particularly loved her interactive field reporting kit post. You can see what she carries to create her unique work. Click here to experience the post's cool interactivity and learn more.

I found Susie's work through Symbolia, the new bible of comics journalism. There's an interview with her here.

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Chanel mannequin

Chanel Mannequin, Shanghai, China

The War Project

I've got a new post up at The War Project. The project has a new home online and a new format.

This is Dan Casara's story:

For three weeks, I didn’t know that Sgt. [redacted] and Sgt. [redacted] had been killed in action.

When I found out that they were dead, it was like from that weekend on, I couldn’t sleep without some type of aid.

To this day, I need medicine to sleep.

If you're interested in learning more or getting involved, or know someone who is: email me.

Thanks to Dan for sharing his story.

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Dancer

  Dancer, Shanghai, China