Accidental art show

This is what happens when you take a photo in the dark with your shutter speed set too fast.
It is also commonly known as art, but is often useless for community photojournalists.

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Tempest made famous

My Tempest just barely made the front page today.
This lone art shot went with a thing about local cops handing out “good tickets” to kids wearing their seat belts. Apparently, my car hide away behind everyone.
I blame the fact that I had to be halfway across the county by 7:20 this morning, but my poor [...]

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Intense week for stories

So here’s a couple stories from this past week I’ve been meaning to post. I’ve definitely stayed busy on top of the usual stuff.
Aberdeen Police Officers’ Guild announces “no confidence” vote against their police chief.
The Juvenile Detention Center investigation after months of bitter complaints against administrators.
Story One: An atmosphere of distrust.
Story Two: A shaky future.
Story [...]

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A tale of two trials

Meet Glen A. Livermore, 52, of Copalis Beach.
He was convicted Wednesday of raping and molesting three young girls almost daily for 10 years throughout their youth. If half of what these girls testified to is true, he is a monster.
The only thing worse than sitting through his trial is sitting through it twice.
UPDATE: Several comments [...]

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Trying patience

‘Please be aware of your right to remain silent — and exercise it.’ – Frustrated judge to defendant.
And the always hilarious:
‘I want to defend myself.’ – Different defendant.

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Frosted finale

Frosted finale, originally uploaded by jonesdaily.
We have ‘30′ cupcakes for my publisher’s last day.
For the record: This is funnier if you’re a journalist.

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Home again

That was short.
After almost 19 hours of travelling, including an afternoon break at my brother’s, I am home again.
Instead of the usual relief of the familiar — it almost feels like I never left.
Tomorrow I return to work.

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Two hours late

So I’m just now boarding my 7:10 a.m. flight.
Thank God, Liz and I woke up at 4:30 this morning to get here. Why is it so hard to keep the planes rolling on time?
They should have this down to a science by now. Oh well. We’ll see how things go in Chicago.
Keep your fingers crossed.

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Ithaca Falls

Ithaca Falls, originally uploaded by jonesdaily.
Beautiful waterfall. Beautiful girl.

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Over like that

Hope you didn’t blink because I’m headed home already. A great time but a little short.
So now I sit at Gate 27 at the Syrause Airport. I am tired. Everyone seems tired.
It’s still dark out.

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