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Navigating the Buttons of Slate-#6

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Posted on November 20, 2011 by jackspeer

While I have had some unkind things to say about Slate in previous posts, I have to say I generally find the site fairly easy to navigate. Part of that is due to the fact it uses the “F” style layout … Continue reading →

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Slate-How’s My Multi-Media? #5

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Posted on November 7, 2011 by jackspeer

In my previous post I talked about the fact that I think Slate does a fair job of presenting multimedia content. In that example I referenced audio. I’ve also said how much I love the photography and that opinion hasn’t … Continue reading →

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Slate- Uses Sound to Scary Effect #4

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Posted on October 31, 2011 by jackspeer

I’ve had lots of negative things to say about Slate lately, so this time I’ve got some positive comments about the publication. Slate is making good use of many of the multimedia tools that make online journalism vastly different from other forms of … Continue reading →

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Slate- Breaking Through the Clutter #3

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Posted on October 24, 2011 by jackspeer

I’m starting to get very annoyed with Slate. There I said it. I really enjoy reading columnists like Christopher Hitchens, who have a smart, bold, intellectual take on the news. But trying to read through his piece “The New Libya’s … Continue reading →

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Slate- Style over Substance? #2

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Posted on October 23, 2011 by jackspeer

In analyzing Slate from contextual standpoint I have to say I was somewhat taken aback by the vintage of some of the postings. In fairness I viewed the website on a Sunday, but many of the stories on the front … Continue reading →

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Slate- An Introduction-by Jack Speer #1

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Posted on October 23, 2011 by jackspeer

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Slate in many ways epitomizes the idea of a publication living solely online, while at the same time being beholden to a traditional media parent company. Founded by former New Republic editor Michael Kinsley in 1996, Slate was acquired by … Continue reading →

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