CenLamar | Est. 2006

  • Blogging and the Shifting Definitions of Journalism

    Back in February, PBS featured a four-part, 240-minute long documentary entitled “News Wars.” Through extensive interviews with many of the nation’s most well-known journalists, publishers, editors, media executives, and bloggers, “News Wars” seeks to unpack the meaning of journalism in a world that is slowly being upturned by advances in technology and the ubiquity of the Internet. Indeed, all 240 minutes of the documentary are available to watch, free of charge, on PBS’s website. “News Wars” begins with an analysis of the way in which the mainstream media has covered the Bush Administration, specifically highlighting the murky and scandalous affair…

  • Latest News: Daniel’s Back And Cenla Current Relaunches Website

    1. Daniel T. Smith, frequent contributor to CenLamar and the owner and proprietor of Kham Abiding, a website chronicling his travels and travails in the People’s Republic of China, is back in Louisiana, after a year-long sojourn. Welcome back to America, Daniel. Hopefully, after he has recovered from his jet lag and caught up with his friends and family, Daniel will rejoin us here at CenLamar with the same brand of probing and insightful work for which he is known. 2. Drew Ward, the creator of Cenla Current, has relaunched his site. Mr. Ward has created a  dynamic website, featuring…

  • John Edwards: A Plan for New Orleans

    My apologies to those on the Lefty Blogroll, as this post is a recapitulation of another post made by an Edwards campaign staffer on DailyKos. No, I haven’t decided who I’m going to vote for, and this is not an endorsement of Senator Edwards. But so far, no other Presidential candidate has unveiled a comprehensive plan for the rebuilding of New Orleans. Even those of us in Central Louisiana are a few hours away, we continue to remain vitally interested in the progress, the challenges, and the plans for the future of New Orleans. Update: I would be remiss if…