Monthly Archives: August 2019

That’s One Way of Looking at It

Posted on August 12, 2019 by George Petras

I’m part of a graphics team that works on short- and long-term projects and breaking news. Accordingly, we have unique opportunities for graphic presentations. Here are a few examples from news stories. Some are simple, others more complicated. This is … Continue reading →

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Apollo 11: Memories of Yesterday and Plans for Tomorrow

Posted on August 11, 2019 by George Petras

As you’d expect, USA Today did a good amount of coverage of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, the first time humans walked on the moon. My contributions were the research and design of a few special … Continue reading →

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The Apollo 11 Photo, Explained

Posted on August 11, 2019 by George Petras

I did an interactive chart and a couple of promotional images for this story on one of the iconic photos of the Apollo 11 moon landing. The piece addressed the various items you see in the photo and explains why … Continue reading →

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Buried Bombs Show War Isn’t Over

Posted on August 11, 2019 by George Petras

I did the graphics research for this story about unexploded World War II ordnance — bombs to artillery shells to hand grenades and everything else — being unearthed over decades on Guam. Understanding Guam’s war history is vital to comprehending … Continue reading →

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