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Blog Saturday, May 17, 2008
Hard-working iReporter on the chase »



Imagine if you were putting out full Webcasts every day in addition to working part-time at Macy's and carving out a little time to be a piano constructor. That's everyday life for WCNreporter, one of the hardest-working people in the business. At the time of writing, he has already submitted 66 iReports. We expect that number to be outdated pretty soon.

The Virginia Beach, Virginia, resident sent in questions for Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. The Clinton question was used in a "Situation Room" interview. He's also commented on rebate checks, the rising cost of food and severe weather in his area. Roller coasters and amusement parks round out the diverse topics he covers. Do you have a story to tell? Scour our assignment desk and send us your own photos and video.

Posted by nsaidi // 1 day ago
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Posted in: creative, video, shoutouts, politics
Put yourself on camera »

When we first saw yosubkim, he sent a video describing his mother with one simple word: perpendicular. His response was perplexing, and certainly not expected. That was the first of several great videos illustrating his unique perceptions of current issues and events. Most recently, he's discussed global gas prices and his notebook of personal goals.

Take a look at his videos. You can do it, too. If your computer has a built-in camera, being an iReporter is as simple as clicking a button, saying a few words and making a quick upload at iReport.com. Take a second and send your video response. It's a great way to share your views.

Posted by nsaidi // 1 week ago
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Posted in: video, creative
Fun on Friday: Note to self »

Making little reminders to yourself on paper is a common organizational activity, and you've probably made plenty of to-do lists and impromptu sketches. We want to see your notes and hear your stories about them.

If you keep a notebook with you, show us your favorite page. Make a video about your scribblings, or take a picture of your favorite note and tell us the story behind it.

Share your notes on iReport.com.

Posted by nsaidi // 2 weeks ago
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Posted in: fun_on_friday, creative, personal_story, assignmentdesk
Innovative iReporting »



iReporters continue to astonish us with their fantastic photography skills and sensitive news noses, and lately we've seen some great shows of creativity on the site too. Check out this awesome example of a time-lapse video. iReporter historylover sped up a video of herself making art with Fruit Loops. She says it she worked four hours a day for a week to make her masterpiece!

KenCC used digital photo editing to represent what it sometimes feels like being a parent. Ken says it's "my first try at digital editing."

DRSPIEGEL1 used his photography skills and some good timing to get these shots of beautiful bird eggs before and after hatching. What a great representation of springtime.

Every Friday we invite you to flex your creative muscle with our "Fun on Friday" solicitations. Be sure to check back in at our assignment desk tomorrow to see what challenge we offer next.

Posted by kate9 // 2 weeks ago
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Posted in: community, creative, fun_on_friday, shoutouts
Welcome to the fold »




iReport.com is expanding as each day of news and reader commentary passes by, and we're welcoming tons of new users to the site. Some of our newest contributors are sharing really awesome stories and we want to take a moment and recognize them.

An outstanding iReporter by the name of brettbum sent us amazing video he shot near the Colorado River resort community of Laughlin, Nevada, while mitchthrower documented a shark attack near Solana Beach, California. And don't forget BDrenning, who showed us lights over the sky of Phoenix, Arizona, as well as cute baby chicks. iReporter sankofa1867 spoke up about Sen. Barack Obama and aumaster, has documented aspects of life in Flagstaff, Arizona. Finally, matthewmilam submitted videos about cyberbullying and the Sean Bell verdict.

Posted by nsaidi // 2 weeks ago
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Posted in: community, creative, site
Politics you can groove to »

Political enthusiasts can sure get creative. As the battle for the Democratic nomination rages on, supporters of both candidates have tried some interesting ways of convincing people that their candidate should be the nominee. We've seen Barack Obama depicted in folk art and as a snowman. Hillary Clinton's been imagined as the newest face on Mount Rushmore and as Rosie the Riveter.

Lately, though, we've seen some really spectacular political endorsements set to music. Check out this Obama-backing music video by UPenn students Etan and pal Stephanie McIntyre. Take a look at this hilarious video too, where Hillary Clinton is portrayed as Evita.

How about this one from Wheatus, which gives us a quick lesson in black history while endorsing Obama as the first black president? And, there's nothing like a little 'sunshine' to brighten your day, like in this Clinton campaign highlights video by Delores Williams. Feel inspired? Get creative about your own political views here, or visit our assignment desk for more information.

Posted by kate9 // 2 weeks ago
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Posted in: assignmentdesk, creative, shoutouts
Fun on Friday: Before and after photos »

This Friday, we have a project for you that we're really excited about. We want to see your before and after photos. We've gotten a few inklings of your before and after potential before. Check out these photos of users of the original C64 computer, or this audio slideshow of an iReporter remembering Coney Island through the years.

Get straight to the point of the before and after. Send us two photos, one before a change, one after, and let us know what we're looking at. Everything from haircuts to history in the making, we want to see it all.

Posted by kate9 // 3 weeks ago
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Posted in: fun_on_friday, creative
It's a draw! »

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Are the Democrats coming down with a case of hoof-in-mouth syndrome? The tense battle for the party's presidential nomination has inspired a number of cartoons posted on iReport.com. What do you think? Check out these cartoons and post a comment to share your thoughts, or draw your own conclusion.

Posted by nsaidi // 3 weeks ago
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Posted in: cartoon, discussion, assignmentdesk, community, creative
Put a smile on your face »

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So, you're walking into the kitchen and lo and behold, a bunch of bananas looks just like a mouth. Saucepan lids? Perfect eyes. You've got to tell someone about this face you're seeing. Time to send an iReport! MikeMiller did.

Whether you've got a case of cannibal lizards or a cat that sits on eggs, we want to see your offbeat images. We even have an ongoing series of robots and zombies (and presumably robotic zombies) performing for us on a regular basis courtesy of castvee8. These aren't the biggest headlines of the day, but you can't stop looking at them. You probably see plenty of funny things from time to time. Next time, send us a photo or video.

Posted by nsaidi // 3 weeks ago
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Posted in: assignmentdesk, community, creative, offbeat, personal_story
Fun on Friday »

Hi gang, your iReports continue to amaze and inspire. Today we're continuing our "Fun on Friday" project, where we ask you to take part in a creative assignment.

This week, we want to see the amazing places you've been. Surely you've traveled some place cool. We want to see it -- just for fun! Share your amazing journeys with iReport.com.

Posted by tyson // 1 month ago
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Posted in: fun_on_friday, creative, community, assignmentdesk
What does a man cave look like? »

That's exactly what I wondered when we began asking iReporters for pictures and videos of man caves -- a testosterone-filled space that men can claim as their own. We soon received a big response and I learned that no man cave is alike.

One submission in particular caught my eye. iReporter kmac1967 not only took photos of his man cave, he also gave a guided tour of his tropical oasis. The video captures the viewer's attention and really captures the essence of a true man cave.

So, if you have a man cave, let us see it! Do you have pictures of your man cave in progress? A funny video from the boys' poker night? Be creative and have fun.

Posted by katie // 1 month ago
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Posted in: assignmentdesk, creative
Fun on Fridays »

Thanks for being a founding member of the iReport.com community.

We're always up for trying something new -- and we'd like to start something fun on Fridays.

Every week, we're going to ask you to take part in a creative assignment. We promise to keep it fun and informative.

This week, we want to see your fun with time-lapse photography.

If you've ever captured a sun setting, snow piling up, a flower growing -- whatever -- we hope you'll share your incredible creations on iReport.com.

Go here to share yours.

Posted by tyson // 1 month ago
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Posted in: assignmentdesk, fun_on_friday, creative