Now on J-Source: Gzowski bio; 9/11 trauma; Back to J-school
TORONTO, Sept. 9 /CNW/ -
IN THE NEWS: http://www.j-source.ca/english_new/category.php?catid=4
**Piers Morgan the new Larry King
**Canwest Global stay period extended
**Former Toronto Life publisher joins Kobo
**Citytv reporter leaves Toronto due to lack of accessibility
**Locked-out Journal de Montreal employees to launch tabloid
**Tom Clark leaves CTV
**Sun TV supporters discredit petition: Rabble
**CJFE announces International Press Freedom award honourees
**Canadian University Press makes newswire public
**Andy Barrie is Ryerson's new scholar in residence
FEATURES http://j-source.ca
BOOK REVIEWS
***A tale of two Gzowskis***
Suanne Kelman reviews a new Peter Gzowski biography by R.B. Fleming that explores the off-air life of the talented and intelligent radio journalist - one you'd probably prefer never to meet.
COVERING VIOLENCE AND TRAUMA
***Filmmaker says baring soul renews respect for journalism***
When American journalist Mike Walter made a documentary about the emotional impact 9/11 had on him and how other journalists were affected by traumatic experiences on the job, some in the business called him a wimp, Jane Hawkes writes.
TEACHING JOURNALISM
***How to conquer J-student's fear of technology***
It's easy to assume that the younger generation understands technology, but when it comes to multimedia storytelling, a lot of students admit they're computer illiterate. Jen Lee Reeves offers tips for teaching technology to Luddites.
BOOK REVIEWS
***Textbook for potential J-students***
Peter Steven's new book, The News, uses current case studies to explore the state of online news, international and investigative coverage and Canadian news production in the wake of the economic meltdown. It's ideal for high school students considering J-school, writes Lisa Bruni.
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