Free Flow of Information Act

UPDATE March 8, 2009 –  H.R. 985 passes House.
See details: http://www.govtrack.us/congressbill.xpd?bill=h110-985

Dave Aeikens, president of the Society of Professional Journalists, reported in an email to SPJ members that the Free Flow of Information Act, more commonly known as the Federal Shield Law was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representative as H.R. 985.

This law protects journalists from prosecution who refuse to reveal their confidential sources, says Aeiken.

SPJ is encouraging all journalists to contact their congressional representative and voice your support for passage of this bill.

Sunday on the keys

Taking a look around the technical corner reminds us of the immensity and complexity of the world we humans have built.

Note: This issue of this blog is not a paid commercial. I receive no compensation from providing this information.

Here is a good view behind the BBC web site.

One trend of the information world is an attempt hang a camera on everyone. Here is a vest that can turn any person into a walking video collector.  “Video Vest”

Another vest is now required (as of Nov. 24, 2008) for all reporters, camera operators and associated personnel that are working within a  federal highway right-of-way. The Press Safety Vest. States will be adopting this safety standard.  Add it to your travel bag, now. The vest can be ordered through most journalism organizations.

You will not want to keep the Puma Press Blog site close to your vest. Spread the links, baby.