Spiral Bound Reporter's Notebook

"Breaking a big story is like pulling the pin on a grenade. It takes judgment and courage, or..."

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:22:36 -0500

“Breaking a big story is like pulling the pin on a grenade. It takes judgment and courage, or...

"Before Paris is Burning, there was T.V. Transvestite. Shot in 1982 by filmmakers Simone di Bagno and..."

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:32:19 -0500

“Before Paris is Burning, there was T.V. Transvestite. Shot in 1982 by filmmakers Simone di...

"As African development quickens, government and industry are examining opportunities to get more out..."

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:48:42 -0400

“As African development quickens, government and industry are examining opportunities to get...

70% of electric appliances just disappear from records as soon as they're thrown away, reappear in illegal dumps in Africa and Asia

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:45:31 -0400

70% of electric appliances just disappear from records as soon as they're thrown away, reappear in illegal dumps in Africa and Asia

This charity would like to send your used underwear to Africa. You're welcome

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:30:04 -0400

This charity would like to send your used underwear to Africa. You're welcome

'Global recycling rates of rare earth metals can be as low as one per cent despite their being crucial'

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:22:02 -0400

'Global recycling rates of rare earth metals can be as low as one per cent despite their being crucial'

"One tonne of obsolete mobile phones contains more gold than one tonne of ore"

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:08:36 -0400

"One tonne of obsolete mobile phones contains more gold than one tonne of ore"

The lifespan of computers dropped from 6 years in 1997 to 2 years in 2005

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:56:54 -0400

The lifespan of computers dropped from 6 years in 1997 to 2 years in 2005

"The West’s control over Africa has been broken, not because of political willingness, but..."

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:02:17 -0400

“The West’s control over Africa has been broken, not because of political willingness,...

"South Africa has 60% of the world’s platinum reserves and 80% of its production capacity. But..."

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:00:20 -0400

“South Africa has 60% of the world’s platinum reserves and 80% of its production...

Some perspective on the size of Africa, from @theeconomist.

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:02:13 -0400

Some perspective on the size of Africa, from @theeconomist.

The presence of Lebanese strongmen is an alarming sign. According to reports from Interpol and United Nations agencies, cocaine traded through West Africa accounts for a considerable portion of the income of Hezbollah.

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:22:37 -0400

The presence of Lebanese strongmen is an alarming sign. According to reports from Interpol and United Nations agencies, cocaine traded through West Africa accounts for a considerable portion of the income of Hezbollah.

Discarded virgin Marys from the Catholic boys school on the...

Sat, 06 Oct 2012 17:07:28 -0400

Discarded virgin Marys from the Catholic boys school on the corner #hailmary #harlem (Taken with Instagram)

Fruit tastes way better in Ghana. #whatiate #notebook (Taken...

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:21:08 -0400

Fruit tastes way better in Ghana. #whatiate #notebook (Taken with Instagram)

Obuasi is Ghana's largest gold-mining city

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:03:20 -0400

Obuasi is Ghana's largest gold-mining city

“We sometimes pull the dead aside and continue the work because the work itself is a ‘do and die affair.'” — Gold miner, Ghana

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:01:35 -0400

“We sometimes pull the dead aside and continue the work because the work itself is a ‘do and die affair.'” — Gold miner, Ghana

There are 3,000 unclaimed containers lying in ports around Ghana. Most of them from China.

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 23:40:09 -0400

There are 3,000 unclaimed containers lying in ports around Ghana. Most of them from China.

emonstrosity: The Liberator Magazine 1966

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 21:40:44 -0400

emonstrosity:

The Liberator Magazine 1966

hatehasnomedicine: Aburi, near Greater-Accra

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 21:40:28 -0400

hatehasnomedicine:

Aburi, near Greater-Accra

The beautiful, devastating impact of mining in Japan, by Naoya...

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 21:37:33 -0400

The beautiful, devastating impact of mining in Japan, by Naoya Hatakeyama.