AC360 producers tweeted today that AC would be reporting from NOLA again this week. Things change quickly in the news business so we'll just have to wait and see. ~Phebe
Monday, May 31, 2010
Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery
AC360 producers tweeted today that AC would be reporting from NOLA again this week. Things change quickly in the news business so we'll just have to wait and see. ~Phebe
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Sunday, May 30, 2010
Happy Memorial Day
Earlier this week we received some information about a new CNN.com site that honors our fallen troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. I immediately thought how convenient and timely for a Memorial Day post. But after taking some time to look through the newest addition I must say it is so much more than that. I'm not only blown away but the volume of work that went into this but also very moved by CNN's touching tribute. Please take a few minutes this Memorial Day weekend and navigate through the site as a way of honoring and paying tribute to those who have sacrificed their lives to protect our freedom. After all that is what Memorial Day is all about.
Continuing to develop innovative ways to present its audience with news and information, CNN is combining the unparalleled strengths of its on-air and online platforms to honor every Coalition Forces casualty in Afghanistan and Iraq.
CNN.com has launched “Home and Away,” an immersive interactive which allows users to learn about and pay tribute to more than 6,000 fallen troops from more than 20 countries.
“Each of these casualties has an inspiring and moving story, and we wanted to find an exceptional way to honor the sacrifice every single one of them made,” said Susan Grant, executive vice president of CNN News Services. “We hope ‘Home and Away’ serves as an enduring memorial for those that made the ultimate sacrifice while also helping the CNN audience more personally connect with this deeply complex topic.”
“We were so moved by the powerful stories of these service members and those who loved them along the way,” said Michelle Jaconi, Executive Producer, John King, USA. “Our CNN.com colleagues have created a powerful tool that allows us to more deeply engage with our viewers, connecting them to personal tributes from the fallen's family and friends."
This extensive data visualization project began nearly 10 years ago at the start of the war in Afghanistan. A cross-divisional effort between the CNN Library and CNN.com, a team of researchers, producers, designers, user-experience specialists and developers have gathered information about the casualties of the wars. Evolving from two separate lists of casualties in Afghanistan and Iraq, “Home and Away” tells the story of where and how the lives of these troops began and ended, and is continually enhanced with personal memories from family and friends.
Users can search for casualties across several different criteria, including last name, age hometown, location of death and date of death. More detail about the life of each casualty is featured on a personal memorial page, as well as memories from family and friends shared through iReport, CNN’s user-generated news community. Users may share iReport tributes for any service member directly from their memorial page.
There are interactive maps of the US that list fatalities in both Afghanistan and Iraq. As you move your cursor over the States names of those who have passed are shown.
Here's the map for those that have died in Afghanistan:
Again, I urge you to take some time and navigate through 'Home and Away'. I don't think you will regret it. Have a safe Memorial Day. ~Phebe
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Saturday, May 29, 2010
Last Week in SHOTS ~ May 24th - May 28th
This week's puzzle is in honor of Anderson's trip to the Gulf Coast this week. Enjoy ~
Since this week was a little short on "Shots" I've added some clips of segments from the second hour you may have missed.
Tuesday extra: Irvin Mayfield
Wednesday: No "Shot" but here's a One Simple Thing from the second hour
Thursday: No "Shot" but a video from the 360 Blog
First, I found this picture of Anderson and a fan on Twitter today, along with this "tweet" --Awesome moment tonight. Walking along river walk with my students we got to meet and talk with Anderson Cooper.


And last, but not least, it came to our attention last night that Sean Penn will be presenting Anderson with the "Los Angeles Press Club - President's Award" on June 27th.
I hope you are all enjoying your Memorial Day weekend and I will be back on Friday. Wonz~
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Friday, May 28, 2010
We Just Want You To Help Us
Anderson Cooper opened tonight’s AC 360 with story of President Obama’s visit and an alleged oil cleanup sham by BP. Today on Grand Isle, the same day as President Obama’s visit, 300-400 workers showed up instead of the usual 12. Once President Obama left, so did the additional workers. BP is trying to spin this as the workers were just leaving their regular shift. When approached the worker’s said they were under orders not to talk. BP had agreed to come on 360 this morning, but when this story broke, they suddenly quit returning phone calls.
- WH admitted today they offered Rep Sestak an unpaid position to encourage him to drop out of the PA Senate primary
- House okays DADT repeal and it heads to the Senate where opposition is expected
- Worst May for the Dow in 70 years; Europe’s economic crisis to blame?
- Gary Coleman died today. He was 42 years old.
A couple of extra's for tonight.
First, Anderson is once again scheduled to co-host Live with Regis & Kelly - Thursday, 6/10. Bradley Cooper and Christina Aguilera are the scheduled guests. Anderson's appearance on Live with Regis & Kelly today was posted earlier. Click here if you missed it.
John King's show tonight referred to an article in the Washington Post where the White House pushes back against James Carville's criticism of President Obama and the Administration. If your interested in an interesting read, here's the link.




That's it for me tonight. I hope you all have a great Memorial Day Weekend! Wonz~
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Anderson Calls The Situation Room
Anderson Cooper called in to Wolf Blitzer in the last few minutes of Friday's TSR. The discussion centered on the impact of the President's visit and what's happening on on the ground.
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"You Have To Love My Glasses" - Anderson Cooper Co-Hosts Live with Regis & Kelly
Anderson Cooper Co-Hosted Live with Regis & Kelly today. He taped his last segment Tuesday before heading to the Gulf Coast. His trip may account for him being MIA during a couple of segments that featured only Kelly. Here's the run down on this morning's show and yes, we did get to see his new glasses! Please check out the extras at the end of the post. Here's the clip of Host Chat ~

I'll be back later, to bring you the run down on tonight's edition of AC360. Wonz~
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Anderson Cooper Call's Rick's List
After the President's speech about what he saw while in Louisiana Anderson Cooper had a discussion, by phone, with Rick Sanchez and Candy Crowley.
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Thursday, May 27, 2010
Live from the Gulf Coast - Day 3
It’s Wonz, in for Julie tonight.Anderson Cooper opened tonight’s show with the news that for 16 hours BP stopped pumping drilling mud into the leak but apparently didn’t find it necessary to inform anyone! Mr. Cooper was rather feisty in his opening ~ enjoy the clip!
-House votes on DODT
-Gary Coleman hospitalized in critical condition
-Big rally on Wall Street today

A couple of extra's for tonight. Remember to click on the photo to enlarge.



That's it for me tonight. Hope you all have a good Friday and I'll see you tomorrow night! ~ Wonz
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