I submit this not because of the story it tells (which, while breaking my heart, is clearly off-topic for Hacker News) but for the presentation.
The New York Times does a terrific job when it comes to presenting information. They could have just embedded a standard audio player but they did not. They present the audio in a way that makes it accessible even if you have little time. It’s possible to skip around effortlessly and you never lose sight of the big picture. They are also not shy to use new web technologies when possible. This particular page works on my iPad without a hitch.
This is one of many examples where the New York Times really shows that they are able to find new and better ways of presenting information.
I am so overloaded with 9/11 coverage I don't even want to click it. Really looking forward to Monday, 9/12, so I can go back to the old life, where I am only reminded of the impact of 9/11 two or three times a week, instead of two or three times a day.
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[ 2.8 ms ] story [ 16.2 ms ] threadThe New York Times does a terrific job when it comes to presenting information. They could have just embedded a standard audio player but they did not. They present the audio in a way that makes it accessible even if you have little time. It’s possible to skip around effortlessly and you never lose sight of the big picture. They are also not shy to use new web technologies when possible. This particular page works on my iPad without a hitch.
This is one of many examples where the New York Times really shows that they are able to find new and better ways of presenting information.
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*EDIT: Hit submit too soon...