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Arkansas General Assembly Day 4 (Jan. 17)

Luke Morris — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:04:44 GMT

The day's biggest news so far today has come from the other branches of government.

Storified by Luke Morris · Thu, Jan 17 2013 11:07:11

It's a beautiful morning at the Capitol. We're nearly through the first week of the regular session. #arleg http://pic.twitter.com/8uuAgcYD · Arkansas Democrats

First off, Gov. Mike Beebe filled a slot on the Highway Commission:

Gov. Beebe names former House Speaker Robert S. Moore Jr. to Arkansas Highway Commission: http://bit.ly/WiqlFV
— Arkansas Online · Thu, Jan 17 2013 08:26:49

Congrats to Speaker Moore. Well-deserved appointment. #arleg
— John Burris · Thu, Jan 17 2013 08:31:06

And the Supreme Court denied the state's request to rehear a case on tax revenue to schools:

AP News: Ark. court won't reconsider school funding case

AR State Wire ANDREW DeMILLO and JEANNIE NUSS Published: 15 minutes ago LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - The Arkansas Supreme Court will not reco...

When asked what's next after SC denied rehearing Fountain Lake, Beebe said "We'll see if people start chipping away at Lakeview." #ARLeg
— Sean Beherec · Thu, Jan 17 2013 08:37:38

Gov. Beebe says AR Supreme Court screwed up on school funding case. Ct denied motion to reconsider ruling this morning. #arpx #ared #arleg
— Adam Rodriguez · Thu, Jan 17 2013 08:29:20

While we're talking education:

Sen. Elliot: Children need to be tested for dyslexia | todaysthv.com

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - A proposed legislation would require Arkansas schools to test for dyslexia. The disorder causes the brain to m...

Dear @ACLU - Arkansas legislators are proposing Bible study in public schools as a course. Just an FYI. http://on.kthv.com/UT2CuJ #arleg
— Josh Bramlett · Thu, Jan 17 2013 10:28:05

Kids should not be bound to attend a school b/c of arbitrary, imaginary lines that create a "district" #schoolchoice http://tinyurl.com/aos6re6
— Johnny Key · Thu, Jan 17 2013 06:29:48

The fervor in response to President Barack Obama's effort to curb gun violence pushed Sen. Bryan King to pack in (see what I did there?) two new gun-related laws.

@BryanBKing files Senate bill letting churches decide if members can #concealedcarry. #guncontrol #guns #secondamendment #arpx #arleg
— Adam Rodriguez · Thu, Jan 17 2013 10:34:49

Here you can take a peek at that bill:

Bill Information

@DennyAltes bill allowing #concealedcarry by certain college staff and faculty. #arpx #arleg #guns http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2013/2013R/Bills/HB1035.pdf
— Adam Rodriguez · Thu, Jan 17 2013 10:45:12

Other business and news of the day:

AP News: Ark. panel approves task force on veterans' home

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - A legislative panel has advanced a proposal creating a task force that will study replacing a state veterans' ho...

The House will convene at 10:30am this morning. Only thing on the agenda is the general appropriation to fund central gov't. #arleg
— Rep. Stephen Meeks · Thu, Jan 17 2013 08:37:24

Arkansas General Assembly Day 3 (Jan. 16)

Luke Morris — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 04:34:36 GMT

Business so far today has concerned pay raises and health service updates.

Storified by Luke Morris · Wed, Jan 16 2013 20:34:36

First stop: The Joint Budget Committee

Photo on 2013-01-16 at 09:29.jpg · ARHouseCaucus

On tap at the Joint Budget Committee today, the proposed General Appropriation Act: http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2013/2013R/Bills/HB1024.pdf #HB1024
— Andrew DeMillo · Wed, Jan 16 2013 07:12:06

Joint Budget votes to take pay hike for judges, prosecutors out of #HB1024, General Appropriation bill. #ARLeg
— Andrew DeMillo · Wed, Jan 16 2013 07:44:46

AP News: Ark. lawmakers reject pay hike for officials

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - A legislative committee has recommended keeping salaries flat for the state's elected officials, stripping a pro...

Then it's off to the Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee, where Health Department chief Paul Halverson took the mic.

ARHealthDir Paul Halverson gives agency overview. Human Services (Medicaid) next. #arpx #arleg http://pic.twitter.com/kNHq34OC · Adam Rodriguez

Halverson: unfortunately, there's a big difference in life expectancy depending on where you live in the state... Deplorable. #arpx #arleg
— Adam Rodriguez · Wed, Jan 16 2013 08:20:35

Halverson: AR mortality rate is 14% higher than nat'l average. #arleg #arpx
— Adam Rodriguez · Wed, Jan 16 2013 08:21:27

Health Dept Dir Halverson: get your flu shot, wash your hands. #arleg #arpx http://pic.twitter.com/K5nZE25B · Adam Rodriguez

Halverson: we're curbing #childobesity, trying to increase physical activity in schools. #arleg #arpx
— Adam Rodriguez · Wed, Jan 16 2013 08:30:25

Sen Chesterfield would like to give school nurses authority to refer obese children to doctors. #arpx #arleg
— Adam Rodriguez · Wed, Jan 16 2013 08:35:06

Human Services Director John Selig gets his turn to talk

Selig: #Medicaid is the elephant in the room for us. It's about 80 percent of our budget. #arleg #arpx http://pic.twitter.com/7b5lq2Ho · Adam Rodriguez

Selig: We are a very lean program compared to other states. #arleg #arpx
— Adam Rodriguez · Wed, Jan 16 2013 08:43:38

Selig: #medicaid growth slowing because: 1)economy improving, 2) payment initiative, 3) better program management. #arleg #arpx
— Adam Rodriguez · Wed, Jan 16 2013 08:45:13

"We have a huge Medicaid denial rate." -John Selig, Director AR DHS testimony to Senate Health, Welfare & Labor Committee #arleg
— Todd Parent · Wed, Jan 16 2013 08:50:51

Selig: Good thing about #medicaid expansion, people will serious mental illness will be covered. #arpx #arleg #sandyhook
— Adam Rodriguez · Wed, Jan 16 2013 08:51:29

Selig: In AR, adults have to be "dirt poor" to receive #medicaid coverage. Expansion would cover working poor. #arpx #arleg
— Adam Rodriguez · Wed, Jan 16 2013 08:53:37

Meanwhile, Gov. Mike Beebe was busy talking with the Political Animals Club on Wednesday morning

Arkansas General Assembly Day 2

Luke Morris — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:36:30 GMT

The highlight of the day was Gov. Mike Beebe speaking to a joint session. Legislative work concerned chamber rules and appropriations. (Will be updated with afternoon activities later)

Storified by Luke Morris · Tue, Jan 15 2013 11:47:36

My view of Governor Beebe giving today's State of the State Address. http://pic.twitter.com/QRAWCJ3K · Jon Woods

The buzzer rings, the house convenes. #arleg
— LobbyUp · Tue, Jan 15 2013 08:01:54

Before Beebe's State of the State, the House takes care of some early business

@duncanbaird presenting first resolution of the Session- states the House will recess on Martin Luther King Day http://pic.twitter.com/yD4puzxI · Andrea Lea

We also passed HB1001, which is the session appropriation for the House. #arleg
— Rep. Duncan Baird · Tue, Jan 15 2013 08:39:59

Go-time for Beebe

Beebe: This is my 14th General General Assembly as either legislator or Governor. This session will not be much different. #arleg
— LobbyUp · Tue, Jan 15 2013 08:47:54

“@RepJamesMcLean: Gov. Beebe addressing a joint session of the Arkansas House and Senate. http://pic.twitter.com/GKfS0QnP” · Andrea Lea

Video of the speech available here:

Live video: State of the State address

If you're short on time, see this summary.

UPDATE: Beebe urges GOP-led legislature to expand Medicaid

LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe urged skeptical Republicans to not sacrifice Arkansas' share of federal dollars by rejecting an expansion o...

Otherwise, highlights from live-tweets of Beebe's speech:

Beebe: Our job is to show that we are up to the task, which awaits us with challenges. Our priorities remain education and Econ Dev. #arleg
— LobbyUp · Tue, Jan 15 2013 08:48:24

Beebe: I make a call to make final cut for grocery tax when that money is available and put money back in pockets of AR taxpayers. #arleg
— LobbyUp · Tue, Jan 15 2013 08:51:32

Beebe: the size of our shortfall appears to be shrinking. It appears it will be more manageable. #arleg
— LobbyUp · Tue, Jan 15 2013 08:53:29

Beebe: We will continue to fight (medicaid) fraud and waste but nothing recovered will be provide significant revenue. #arleg
— LobbyUp · Tue, Jan 15 2013 08:54:57

Beebe: The last thing we will ever do is throw folks out of nursing homes. #arleg
— LobbyUp · Tue, Jan 15 2013 08:55:21

BB: 95% of Arkansas companies fall into the "Small Business" category... Lets keep Arkansas the best place to start a small business. #arleg
— LobbyUp · Tue, Jan 15 2013 08:58:54

To those worried about the national debt, I join you but you have to do that in Washington, not in LR. -Beebe #arleg
— LobbyUp · Tue, Jan 15 2013 09:04:46

89th Arkansas General Assembly convenes

Luke Morris — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 06:37:11 GMT

Most of the day was taken up with swearing members in and assigning committees. The "history made" some refer to concerns the state Republican Party having majority in both houses for the first time since Civil War Reconstruction.

Storified by Luke Morris · Mon, Jan 14 2013 22:37:39

If you're short on time, here's a decent summary of the day:

State Legislature back in session

The Arkansas Legislature has convened at the state Capitol in Little Rock. One hundred House members and 35 senators gathered and took th...

You can catch up to speed on the session's hot topics with these articles:

Legislators focus on Medicaid as session begins - LITTLE ROCK (AP) - Leaders of the Arkansas House and Senate say most questions about the state budget tax cut proposals or a possible special session depend on how legislators address a Medicaid pr...

LITTLE ROCK (AP) - Leaders of the Arkansas House and Senate say most questions about the state budget, tax cut proposals or a possible sp...

What's At Stake, Who's In Charge? A User's Guide to the 89th General Assembly

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - The Arkansas Legislature convenes Monday for its regular legislative session, with questions about the state's M...

And a look at the top issues facing the #ARleg in this year's session: http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/90142/7-major-issues-facing-arkansas-legislature
— Andrew DeMillo · Mon, Jan 14 2013 06:54:24

Gov. Beebe on his last legislative session http://bit.ly/XyoPjY #arleg #arpx
— ArkDems.org · Mon, Jan 14 2013 08:33:22

Plenty of legislators and other statehouse regulars got their gamefaces on in their own way.

Capitol around 6:00 this morning. There's only one office light on. I think that will be the norm. #arleg http://pic.twitter.com/eUwZC7Js · John Burris

The election is over, now time to do the people's business. Thank you for all the kind words as I take the oath of office at noon. #arleg
— Rep. John Baine · Mon, Jan 14 2013 08:02:25

AR State Legislature convenes today. As with all previous sessions, Arkansans already from them to go home. #arleg
— Michael Cook · Mon, Jan 14 2013 07:12:51

Me: Today's like a family reunion!! Lobbyist: One big dysfunctional family. #ARLeg
— Danielle Fusco · Mon, Jan 14 2013 09:39:25

Dear #arleg: happy session day! Please pass extremely confusing laws this session so us lawyers continue to have jobs. For the economy!
— Brian · Mon, Jan 14 2013 05:48:20

The ceremonies begin

Chief Justice Bill Hannah will now be admitted for the swearing in. #arleg
— LobbyUp · Mon, Jan 14 2013 10:52:21

Grateful to be sworn in today to serve Senate D 18 with my husband & children by my side #arleg #argop @ArkansasSenate http://pic.twitter.com/lFVFcdc4 · Missy Thomas Irvin

Senator Jane English, District 34 being sworn into the 89th General Assembly #arleg http://pic.twitter.com/DwJ9GOkA · Lt. Gov. Mark Darr

Here is the oath of office the Arkansas Legislature takes. http://yfrog.com/mgh0xfoj #arleg · StateRep David Meeks

A group of legislators went to escort SOS Mark Martin to the House Chamber for the presentation of the certification of the election. #arleg
— StateRep David Meeks · Mon, Jan 14 2013 10:14:02

The view from the cheap seats as #ARleg is gaveled into session with a prayer, pledge of allegiance, and natl anthem. http://pic.twitter.com/KxHhJbRk · Michael Stratford

Theater shooting breaks out during The Dark Knight Rises premiere

Luke Morris — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:54:23 GMT

About 30 minutes into a premiere of "The Dark Knight Rises," at the Century 16 Theater in Aurora, Colo., a gunman opened fire in the threater, killing at least 14 people and injuring at least 50. Some tweets came in the heat of the moment and feature offensive language (as well as some user IDs).

Storified by Luke Morris · Fri, Jul 20 2012 03:54:23

Unknown number of people shot, killed at Aurora, Colorado, movie theater An unknown people were killed and many injured early Friday when shots rang out at an Aurora movie theater during a premiere... · denverpost

Ambulance arrives on the scene at Century 16. Main photo from 9News' story.

9NewsScreen · lukemorris

Media reports:

Colorado shooting: Unknown number of people shot at Aurora movie theater - The Denver Post

An unknown number people were injured early Friday when shots rang out at an Aurora movie theater during a premiere showing of the new Ba...

Shooting in Aurora | 9news.com

AURORA - There are reports of a shooting at the Town Center at Aurora. We know it happened at the movie theatres at that location. At thi...

Video popped up of people panicked and evacuating the theater. WARNING: Some parts of video are graphic.

Shooting in aurora movies people shot · 13shantyltoledo

Denver Post slideshow from the scene

Photos: Shooting at Aurora Theater | Denver Post Photos, Video

Photos: Shooting at Aurora Theater Posted Jul 20, 2012 AURORA - An unknown people were killed and many were injured early Friday when sho...

Purported witness and Aurora residents tweeted the events right after.

Niggas started shooting a shot gun in the Century 16 movie while i was at the Batman WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!
— Baby Mac · Thu, Jul 19 2012 23:40:52

Police r swarmin century 16
— Baby Mac · Thu, Jul 19 2012 23:42:22

@DanHan02 erryone he threw a tear gas and started blasting a 12 gauge real shit
— Baby Mac · Thu, Jul 19 2012 23:49:22

Shooting at Century 16 · young_chosen1

never ever going to century 16 again . really who shoots up movie theaters ?!?!
— Brianna Dozier · Thu, Jul 19 2012 23:52:06

Little kids got shot...
— Baby Mac · Thu, Jul 19 2012 23:55:41

@iAmSalko they threw a flash bang thing & there was smoke everywhere . then they just started shooting , a lot . it was like one guy though
— Brianna Dozier · Fri, Jul 20 2012 00:02:58

Laan said he was a theater employee

If anybody cares. I'm good. I work at Century 16 but I'm good
— That Nigga Laan!! · Fri, Jul 20 2012 00:41:39

AP Stylebook & Chicago Manual of Style Announce Changes at #ACES2012

Luke Morris — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:18:02 GMT

Editors of both stylebooks attended the ACES conference and announced the latest tweaks to their manuals.

Storified by Luke Morris · Fri, Apr 13 2012 11:18:02

A little pre-session banter:

ACES_0109 · journaylism

Getting ready for announcements for changes to @APStylebook and CMOS. #ACES2012 http://pic.twitter.com/FDFWkE7P · Andy Bechtel

@andybechtel One thing I note from your photo: A lack of age diversity on the panel making up the @APStylebook panel. #ACES2012
— Luke Morris · Fri, Apr 13 2012 08:56:32

@LukeMorris @andybechtel hey man. We will get our turn in 30 years
— Brian White · Fri, Apr 13 2012 09:01:07

Cynical question: How much does the desire to sell AP Stylebooks play into the need to make changes to AP style every year? #ACES2012
— Bryan Wendell · Fri, Apr 13 2012 08:49:11

AP announces its changes for the 2012 edition:

No big, headline changes to @APStylebook this year. Sorry, guys. #aces2012
— Katie Schwing · Fri, Apr 13 2012 08:53:54

270 updates to the new .@APstylebook #ACES2012
— Ashley Dye · Fri, Apr 13 2012 08:54:34

.@apstylebook 2012 added sections on fashion, terms used by broadcast industry, expanded social media section
— ACES · Fri, Apr 13 2012 08:56:23

New fashion section:

Section on fashion terms will be about 10 pages in new @APStylebook. #ACES2012
— Andy Bechtel · Fri, Apr 13 2012 09:31:11

"A-line" is first reference in @APStylebook fashion section. Do you know what that is? #ACES2012
— ACES · Fri, Apr 13 2012 09:39:47

Pages on social media guidelines up to 28 from 7. @APStylebook getting with the times! #ACES2012
— Courtney Pitts · Fri, Apr 13 2012 09:30:05

Social media section:

Social media guidelines on how to quote from social media/use social media. #aces2012
— SherrieVossMatthews · Fri, Apr 13 2012 09:38:54

.@APStylebook added 13 pages on ethical issues and news values, expanded social media section #ACES2012
— ACES · Fri, Apr 13 2012 09:29:35

Broadcast section:

Broadcast changes: "It's how to write a broadcast story." Will it be followed? Or even noticed? #ACES2012 @APStylebook
— Alex Chihak · Fri, Apr 13 2012 09:40:29

Individual entry changes

Herman Cain releases new ad, Twitter responds with collective WTF

Luke Morris — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:25:57 GMT

CainConnections, a branch of former GOP presidential campaign Herman Cain's political efforts, released a new ad for its SickOfStimulus site.

Storified by Luke Morris · Thu, Mar 01 2012 15:25:57

This is the economy on stimulus, any questions? http://t.co/lxaGQLbJ #SOS
— CainConnections · Thu, Mar 01 2012 08:56:32

This Is The Economy On Stimulus · cainconnections

There's not much on the actual site. An embed of the video, a request for your personal info and a request to donate money.

Sick of Stimulus

CainSite · lukemorris

The ad left plenty of Twitter users scratching their heads.

Dear Herman Cain, I have so many questions. Seriously. Lots of questions. What does this even mean? http://t.co/O4w01Vcp
— That Guy · Thu, Mar 01 2012 13:36:40

@rebeccajoy this may be the strangest Cain ad yet... and that's saying something http://t.co/nGftAfFN
— Jill Fitzsimmons · Thu, Mar 01 2012 11:58:01

Surrealist filmmaker Herman Cain releases new work, complete with little girl and dying goldfish http://t.co/zoKD1nNc
— Ben Greenman · Thu, Mar 01 2012 12:37:03

Herman Cain video features little girl killing goldfish. Reports say it implies economy doesn't benefit from government stimulus spending.
— Katie Love · Thu, Mar 01 2012 11:43:52

Herman Cain launches new site with video of little girl killing her goldfish. #seriously http://t.co/sUHtTrMC
— Jake Beckman · Thu, Mar 01 2012 09:17:56

Much of the focus from viewers was on the struggling goldfish. Many assumed it was killed. The YouTube video's description says, "The goldfish is fine, but our economy isn't. "

Cain Camp: No Goldfish Were Harmed Making Strange Web Video

Evan McMorris-Santoro March 1, 2012, 4:13 PM Herman Cain is out with a new web video claiming Americans have suffered economically under ...

Cain kills a goldfish? Although the text says "the goldfish is fine." RT @SimonMaloy What in the living hell? http://t.co/TyIZoL8U
— Zachary Pleat · Thu, Mar 01 2012 09:44:04

Herman Cain: No goldfish harmed in "dead goldfish" advertisement - http://t.co/EyGNzM5O
— Matthew Keys · Thu, Mar 01 2012 13:20:20

Hey @PETA, tell Herman Cain's super PAC to stop torturing goldfish http://t.co/qwJ3N4e2
— HuffPost Politics · Thu, Mar 01 2012 12:46:32

“I have no idea how it was done. But my initial response would be it looks not humane.” http://t.co/3Yq2nZy4
— e mcmorris-santoro · Thu, Mar 01 2012 13:18:09

The American Humane Association tells me Cain's goldfish video would never make it on to TV http://t.co/3Yq2nZy4
— e mcmorris-santoro · Thu, Mar 01 2012 13:17:41

Tell Herman Cain: stop torturing goldfish, they weren't going to vote for him, anyway!
— kenyatta yamel · Thu, Mar 01 2012 13:20:37

Best reply to TPM ever. "Cain’s spokesman said of the fish, “If it was harmed it didn’t complain. :-)” http://t.co/GtjtgX8Q #IStillLoveCain
— Kathleen McKinley · Thu, Mar 01 2012 14:51:06

Romenesko Quotemarkgate

Luke Morris — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:11:20 GMT

As Poynter revealed that Jim Romenesko didn't always put quotes around verbatim bits of his source story in his posts, journos debated whether or not the case was an issue worth worrying about.

Storified by Luke Morris · Thu, Nov 10 2011 12:11:20

"Though information sources have always been displayed prominently in Jim’s posts and are always linked at least once (often multiple times), too many of those posts also included the original author’s verbatim language without containing his or her words in quotation marks, as they should have."

...

"This style represents Jim’s deliberate choice to be transparent about the information’s origins while using the source’s own words to represent his or her work. If only for quotation marks, it would be exactly right. Without those quotation marks, it is incomplete and inconsistent with our publishing practices and standards on Poynter.org."

Questions over Romenesko’s attributions spur changes in writing, editing | Poynter.

Poynter.org works hard to meet the highest standards of journalism excellence, and I learned late Wednesday that we have not consistently...

One word noticeably missing from Poynter's write-up was "plagiarism." Instead, Julie Moos says Romenesko exhibited a "pattern of incomplete attribution." In an e-mail interview with 10,000 words, Moos explains her word choice:

“Jim’s intent was to credit the source and his posts do that with a source line and at least one link back to the original material, often more. He is transparent about where the information originated, he just missed a step by failing to signal the reader with quotation marks when verbatim text was being used. Others are free to characterize it how they wish, I don’t characterize it as plagiarism, which usually involves an intent to deceive.”

Poynter: Jim Romenesko’s Posts Have “Incomplete Attribution” - 10,000 Words

The Romenesko blog is one of the most well-known, and revered, blogs in the industry and read daily by many journalists. Romenesko, who i...

The dust-up started after Columbia Journalism Review's Erika Fry called Poynter to discuss underattribution on Romenesko's blog.

Over-aggregation, Under-attribution, and Poynter

You may have seen Poynter editor Julie Moos's quick and thoughtful response to questions posed by CJR assistant editor Erika Fry on her s...

A few came out upset or disappointed by Romenesko (whether his writing practices or something else). Others welcomed the changes (including additional pre-editing), believing they would offer some clarity.

@romenesko makes $170,000, works from home, and apparently can't even write his own material? http://bit.ly/tP7Q3k http://bit.ly/sbkpvZ
— Trey Barrineau · Thu, Nov 10 2011 10:53:54

I have a zero-tolerance policy for plagiarists, but can't get worked up about @romenesko. It was wrong. Don't do it again. Happy retirement.
— Gregory Korte · Thu, Nov 10 2011 10:21:36

Dan Mitchell in a comment on Romenesko's Facebook page:

"I've never noticed that you used material verbatim without quotes or direct, immediate attribution (though I wasn't looking for it), as was apparently done in the example given here. But this example is a little troubling to me. There are longish passages that I would have assumed was your own writing. This is most definitely NOT the standard for a professional blog, where attributions have to be clear.
It's easily remedied, but this example, at least, meets the definition of plagiarism, especially given that your own writing is interspersed with that of others. I don't think you're a "plagiarist" -- in that I don't think you were being lazy or trying to fool anyone -- but this does meet the definition."

Romenesko finally gets an editor. Maybe they'll even consider the axes some of his sources grind? http://www.poynter.org/latest-news/romenesko/152802/questions-over-romeneskos-attributions-spur-changes-in-writing-editing/#.TrwgMmAj9X8.twitter via @AddThis
— George Stanley · Thu, Nov 10 2011 11:10:57

@gannettblog i don't understand your reaction. Poynter should hold itself to a higher standard; they're the ones who help set the standard.
— Sean Driscoll · Thu, Nov 10 2011 11:34:10

Comment from Pink on the Romensko post:

"Wait. Why are you fluffing up and trying to put a costume on plagiarism? This really isn't "aggregation;" it's flat-out plagiarism. When you take someone else's words and sentences and insert them into your own article, without quotation marks or without citing the source, it is plagiarism. It didn't take a "sharp eye" to notice this, but it did take someone to take the time to actually point this out to Poynter. Who knows if this was done purposely or done by laziness, but call it what it is, Poytner or else it just seems like you're not taking this seriously and that you're offended that someone could complain about this."

Romenesko uses some quotes, implying that what's *NOT* in quotes is his own material. Aggregation or not, plagiarism or not, it's confusing.
— Kevin Morris · Thu, Nov 10 2011 11:51:13

But the majority of people seemed the be coming out in support of Romenesko.

Romenesko QuoteMarkGate http://is.gd/Oe1Fw2 is to me absurd. Read Romenesko for 11 yrs. Always understood he was mixing in verbatim chunks.
— Scott Rosenberg · Thu, Nov 10 2011 10:41:55

I think @Romenesko was more generous than most about including links to an original work. http://bit.ly/tP7Q3k
— Caitlin Bowling · Thu, Nov 10 2011 10:46:32

I understand @poynter's need to be the purest of the pure, but I can't imagine any journos feeling ripped off by @romenesko. That said...
— Jeff Bercovici · Thu, Nov 10 2011 10:53:46

This whole @romenesko thing is a bit much, no? It's not like he made up sources, stories or quotes.
— josh sternberg · Thu, Nov 10 2011 10:53:26

As an author whose words appear on @Romenesko, I think it's a non-issue, @Poynter... http://bit.ly/tP7Q3k
— Jay Rosen · Thu, Nov 10 2011 10:40:07

Libel for Copy Editors ACES 2011

Luke Morris — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:02:13 GMT

Charles DeLaFuente of The New York Times covers the basics of libel law, followed by an explanation of how to avoid libel and a discussion of examples of libel in copy, headlines and captions.

Storified by Luke Morris · Thu, Oct 27 2011 14:13:49

Charles DeLaFuente from @nytimes has the most adorable New York accent. This libel lecture just got that much more interesting. #ACES2011
— joshbarone · Fri, Mar 18 2011 10:53:15

If you teach math and are caught shoplifting, you're a private (not public) figure. #aces2011 #libel
— ljthornton · Fri, Mar 18 2011 10:55:48

#ACES2011 Libel has to be false *and* harmful.
— Copyediting · Fri, Mar 18 2011 10:57:16

Commentary: can't prove one way or another. If bad facts creep into copy, courts aren't happy. #libel #aces2011
— ljthornton · Fri, Mar 18 2011 10:57:19

#ACES2011 Falsities can creep up anywhere; copyeditors are to help prevent those.
— Copyediting · Fri, Mar 18 2011 10:58:37

If there's any question whether something's libelous, check with news org's lawyer. Laws change. #libel #aces2011
— ljthornton · Fri, Mar 18 2011 11:07:02

Can't libel dead people. Editor joke: If you have an unwinnable case, kill the plaintiff! #ACES2011
— suebb · Fri, Mar 18 2011 11:16:37

Plaintiff doesn't have to be named to sue. Just has to be identifiable. #libel #aces2011
— ljthornton · Fri, Mar 18 2011 11:29:47

#ACES2011 Watch for loaded language; in a libel suit it can be used for proof of malice.
— Copyediting · Fri, Mar 18 2011 11:44:09

If something in article is libelous, it can be compounded by a snarky or accusatory tone. #libel #aces2011 #413t
— ljthornton · Fri, Mar 18 2011 11:56:49

#ACES2011 No attribution is the equivalent of walking around the streets naked.
— Copyediting · Fri, Mar 18 2011 12:01:09

Setting up a stylebook ACES 2011

Luke Morris — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:23:52 GMT

Sherrie Voss Matthews, UT- San Antonio; Katie Schwing, HDR, Inc. Editors in different fields discuss the process of and complications surrounding the creation of a style guide for a specific publication or organization.

Storified by Luke Morris · Thu, Oct 27 2011 14:13:55

Does your publication need its own stylebook? Ever revised the one you have? Get tips from @typogirl at #ACES2011.
— GregMatthews · Fri, Mar 18 2011 08:56:03

Not just for newspapers anymore: Two of three people on #ACES2011 panel on writing stylebooks are editors outside of news.
— andybechtel · Fri, Mar 18 2011 09:31:57

Writing a style guide for your org? Don't start from "I know best," ask what your colleagues need. #aces2011 #styleguide
— DiedofEnnui · Fri, Mar 18 2011 09:15:32

Ask your (non-editor) colleagues what they need. #aces2011 #styleguide
— DiedofEnnui · Fri, Mar 18 2011 09:23:36

When organizing a group to work on a #stylebook, be completely nerdy to start - the people who don't care will leave. ;-) #aces2011
— DiedofEnnui · Fri, Mar 18 2011 09:30:57

Be able to defend everything in your #stylebook. #aces2011
— DiedofEnnui · Fri, Mar 18 2011 09:34:24

Other organizations usually willing to share their #stylebook if you ask to use as a sample/starting place. #aces2011
— DiedofEnnui · Fri, Mar 18 2011 09:38:27

Think like the end user. #aces2011 #stylebook
— DiedofEnnui · Fri, Mar 18 2011 09:43:14

How do you get your colleagues to follow your style? No easy answer. Intranet, wiki, reminders... #aces2011 #stylebook
— DiedofEnnui · Fri, Mar 18 2011 09:48:36

When faced with the daunting scope of writing/revising a #stylebook, start small, with the most essential things. #aces2011
— DiedofEnnui · Fri, Mar 18 2011 09:56:48

Good resource mentioned by @EditorMark for those with style questions: http://www.onlinestylebooks.com/ #ACES2011
— andybechtel · Fri, Mar 18 2011 09:46:36