Sudan protesters: Execute teacher
It saddens me to think that other countries freedom of speech is shunned and people can be put to death for speaking their mind, or at times be executed for nothing they did wrong at all. In Khartoum, Sudan, Gillian Gibbons an elementary school teacher was sent to a woman's jail where she has been detained for more than 10 days for having her seven year old students name a teddy bear Muhammad.
Leaflets distributed by Muslim groups condemned Gibbons as an "infidel" and accused her of "the pollution of children's mentality" by her actions. Gibbons asked the children to pick their favorite name for the new class mascot, which she was using to aid lessons about animals and their habitats. After reading the article it seemed extremely ridiculous that Gibbons was sent to jail, or even thought of being executed. The children where the ones who named the mascot. The people of Sudan were very offended but I believe that it is ridiculous to send someone to jail for a thing like that. one thing is for sure that when one travels to another country one should be careful of what they say or do.
http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/africa/11/30/sudan.bears/index.html#cnnSTCText
Friday, November 30, 2007
Online Writing excercise 1
San Francisco Chronicle website
a) Do the news items reflect immediacy? Yes, the news items do ref elect immediacy because the front page story are the main thing that one first sees hen they go on to the website.
b) Does the site try to help readers save time? Yes, the site does try to save readers time by having different categories of news on the left hand side of the website. The website also has the weather and stock information on top of the screen;since those are items people may check daily.
c) Is it quick and easy to get information? It is easy to get to the different articles but the page is a bit cluttered, overall it is OK.
d) Does it provide both visual and verbal information? Yes, the website does include visuals and picture to go along with stories and very good verbal information, easy to understand.
e) Do the stories contain lists and bullets to make them easier to scan? The stories do not contain bullets but are double spaced and underlined. The side column with the categories however does contain bullets.
f) Are the stories broken into “chunks”? Some of the stories are broken into chunks depending on the size of the story they are broken into chunks for easier reading.
g) Do stories provide hyperlinks to additional information? Yes, all the stories provide a hyperlink at the end of each one providing further information.
h) Are there opportunities for readers to "talk back"? There is a blog section that people can write back and each article has a comments section if readers would like to leave a comment.
i) Does the site use multimedia to enhance understanding and add appeal? Some of major stories offer multimedia like podcast,video, sideshows and audio clips.
a) Do the news items reflect immediacy? Yes, the news items do ref elect immediacy because the front page story are the main thing that one first sees hen they go on to the website.
b) Does the site try to help readers save time? Yes, the site does try to save readers time by having different categories of news on the left hand side of the website. The website also has the weather and stock information on top of the screen;since those are items people may check daily.
c) Is it quick and easy to get information? It is easy to get to the different articles but the page is a bit cluttered, overall it is OK.
d) Does it provide both visual and verbal information? Yes, the website does include visuals and picture to go along with stories and very good verbal information, easy to understand.
e) Do the stories contain lists and bullets to make them easier to scan? The stories do not contain bullets but are double spaced and underlined. The side column with the categories however does contain bullets.
f) Are the stories broken into “chunks”? Some of the stories are broken into chunks depending on the size of the story they are broken into chunks for easier reading.
g) Do stories provide hyperlinks to additional information? Yes, all the stories provide a hyperlink at the end of each one providing further information.
h) Are there opportunities for readers to "talk back"? There is a blog section that people can write back and each article has a comments section if readers would like to leave a comment.
i) Does the site use multimedia to enhance understanding and add appeal? Some of major stories offer multimedia like podcast,video, sideshows and audio clips.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Ethical Decisions Questions
1. If I were interviewing a high government official about a bribery scheme and came across some paperwork that has to do with the case while the government official is not in the office, I would ask her about them when she returns back into the office. I would not steal or read the papers. When the government official returns I would ask her about them to see if she could give me information about the papers.
2. I am not sure if I would get a job as an orderly at a local nursing home, and write a story based on my experience. I could get into a lawsuit or even have my career ruined if I did. I could also however, end up with a real good story and could help a lot of people. Overall I most likely would not get an undercover job as an orderly, at a local nursing home, because I would be too afraid of the risks.
3. If I were writing a feature story and find some good quotes form another written source I would definitely credit the quotes from the written source in my story. If I obtained some good quotes online and decided to use them, I would also credit my sources too.
2. I am not sure if I would get a job as an orderly at a local nursing home, and write a story based on my experience. I could get into a lawsuit or even have my career ruined if I did. I could also however, end up with a real good story and could help a lot of people. Overall I most likely would not get an undercover job as an orderly, at a local nursing home, because I would be too afraid of the risks.
3. If I were writing a feature story and find some good quotes form another written source I would definitely credit the quotes from the written source in my story. If I obtained some good quotes online and decided to use them, I would also credit my sources too.
Play Editor
I believe that the bold part of the article can be found libelous. The bold part of the article shows unprofessional conduct and immorality and that is part of two categories of libel. If the bold part of the article is false it definitely counts as actionable libel. I would omit the article, or at least the bold part of the article because it could qualify as actionable libel and could get the editor in trouble if printed out or broadcasted to the public.
A sophomore at Springfield University claims a chemistry professor has sexually harassed her.
Karen Hart, 123 Hill Hall, says the professor, George O.T. Jungle, has touched her during tutoring sessions in his office and has invited her to his apartment several times. She said she declined his invitations."I am having trouble in the class and I have to go see him to get help with my papers and projects," Hart said. "But I am scared to go in his office now."
Jungle denied having an improper contact with the student and threatened this newspaper with a libel suit if it published the story.
Hart said she is thinking of filing a formal complaint with the university.
"I don't know how to do that," she said. "I don't know what to do."
A sophomore at Springfield University claims a chemistry professor has sexually harassed her.
Karen Hart, 123 Hill Hall, says the professor, George O.T. Jungle, has touched her during tutoring sessions in his office and has invited her to his apartment several times. She said she declined his invitations."I am having trouble in the class and I have to go see him to get help with my papers and projects," Hart said. "But I am scared to go in his office now."
Jungle denied having an improper contact with the student and threatened this newspaper with a libel suit if it published the story.
Hart said she is thinking of filing a formal complaint with the university.
"I don't know how to do that," she said. "I don't know what to do."
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Topical Blog Post 2
Thought about dating: She's hot and he's not
According to Julia Allison dating consultant and columnist of Time Out New York, “everywhere I see gorgeous women with only moderately attractive -- or even downright unattractive – men.” After reading the article I pondered the statement and found that it seems in fact true. As Allison was saying it is even showing up with celebrities. For example Marilyn Manson and Dita Von Tesse, Billy Joel and his wives are some perfect examples of the she’s hot he’s not.
Over the years I myself have even been asked or people have asked my mother, “She is so beautiful, why she is dating him, referring to my boyfriend.” While many people do not confront you because it is rude, that is the first thing people look at when they see a couples, is their looks. Looks is not everything and many people know that but still one can’t help but wonder.
At times though is seems as men have it easy in the dating department. Although one thing to think about, is that woman can do many different things to alter their appearance, while men cannot, or if they do are seen as strange. The important thing to keep in mind is that it isn’t all about the looks and maybe beautiful women want men that are only moderately attractive or are unattractive so they don’t need to ward off other women all the time?
According to Julia Allison dating consultant and columnist of Time Out New York, “everywhere I see gorgeous women with only moderately attractive -- or even downright unattractive – men.” After reading the article I pondered the statement and found that it seems in fact true. As Allison was saying it is even showing up with celebrities. For example Marilyn Manson and Dita Von Tesse, Billy Joel and his wives are some perfect examples of the she’s hot he’s not.
Over the years I myself have even been asked or people have asked my mother, “She is so beautiful, why she is dating him, referring to my boyfriend.” While many people do not confront you because it is rude, that is the first thing people look at when they see a couples, is their looks. Looks is not everything and many people know that but still one can’t help but wonder.
At times though is seems as men have it easy in the dating department. Although one thing to think about, is that woman can do many different things to alter their appearance, while men cannot, or if they do are seen as strange. The important thing to keep in mind is that it isn’t all about the looks and maybe beautiful women want men that are only moderately attractive or are unattractive so they don’t need to ward off other women all the time?
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Topical Blog Post
CNN Politics.com
Much talk has been going on about the 2008 presidential election. In many classes this has been a hot topic. On the CNN website there are loads of articles that talk about many different issues and how the presidential candidates vie different issues.
The main issues are abortion, immigration, same sex marriage, the war in Iraq, social security, healthcare and taxes. The issues that I looked into a lot more were immigration, social security, abortion, and same sex marriages.
I was surprised that both the democrats and the republicans had similar views on immigration as far as being opposed to it; both parties were not in favor to it at all. Another thing that I noticed was that both parties were apposed to same-sex marriage. The democrat part was more in favor to civil unions but many of the candidates were opposed to same-sex marriage.
Overall reading the different articles and all the democrat and republican candidate point of views helped me get new perspectives about the election. Although I felt that on many topics many of the candidates had similar views except for a little bit of a different twist on certain issues, which led me to think that Democrats and Republicans are not very different from each other.
Much talk has been going on about the 2008 presidential election. In many classes this has been a hot topic. On the CNN website there are loads of articles that talk about many different issues and how the presidential candidates vie different issues.
The main issues are abortion, immigration, same sex marriage, the war in Iraq, social security, healthcare and taxes. The issues that I looked into a lot more were immigration, social security, abortion, and same sex marriages.
I was surprised that both the democrats and the republicans had similar views on immigration as far as being opposed to it; both parties were not in favor to it at all. Another thing that I noticed was that both parties were apposed to same-sex marriage. The democrat part was more in favor to civil unions but many of the candidates were opposed to same-sex marriage.
Overall reading the different articles and all the democrat and republican candidate point of views helped me get new perspectives about the election. Although I felt that on many topics many of the candidates had similar views except for a little bit of a different twist on certain issues, which led me to think that Democrats and Republicans are not very different from each other.
Magazine Segment Memo
Memo
Date: November 18, 2007
To: Professor Cynthia McCune
From: Anita Campbell
Re: Magazine Segment Project
cc: file
There are three segments to the magazine segment project. For the first segment of project the magazine style piece; I propose to do a review on a restaurant. The restaurant that I propose to do the review on is a local downtown restaurant called The Melting Pot. It is a fondue restaurant located in downtown San Jose. To accompany my magazine style piece I will develop a graphic to go along with the restaurant review.
The 60 second broadcast script will include if possible a quote from one of the chefs or staff members of the restaurant. The broadcast script will be in a form of a television restaurant review. I am either going to post the script on my blog or try to obtain access to iMovie or Garageband to post it on my blog if possible.
Date: November 18, 2007
To: Professor Cynthia McCune
From: Anita Campbell
Re: Magazine Segment Project
cc: file
There are three segments to the magazine segment project. For the first segment of project the magazine style piece; I propose to do a review on a restaurant. The restaurant that I propose to do the review on is a local downtown restaurant called The Melting Pot. It is a fondue restaurant located in downtown San Jose. To accompany my magazine style piece I will develop a graphic to go along with the restaurant review.
The 60 second broadcast script will include if possible a quote from one of the chefs or staff members of the restaurant. The broadcast script will be in a form of a television restaurant review. I am either going to post the script on my blog or try to obtain access to iMovie or Garageband to post it on my blog if possible.
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Focus Structure
There are 20,000 injuries in high school football each year; 12 percent of the injuries permanently disable the victims and are injuries to the neck or head, most critics blame the helmet.
Thirteen youths died last year. Thirty-five percent of the injuries were at the neck or the head, disabling many. This is exactly what happened to sixteen year old Pete Stenhoff, 16, a junior at Chula Vista High School in Redmond, California. His senior year he was hurt when he rammed his head into the ball carriers chest
Stenhoff cracked his vertebrae in his spine and is now confined to a wheel chair for life. He now weighs 172 after being 210 pounds. Although he is confined to a wheelchair he is not a bitter person and is trying to get his diploma by taking correspondence courses since he was not able to graduate with his class. He still says "I knew the risks involved when I decided to play football," and adds, "I wish I would have known just how bad it could be."
Thirteen youths died last year. Thirty-five percent of the injuries were at the neck or the head, disabling many. This is exactly what happened to sixteen year old Pete Stenhoff, 16, a junior at Chula Vista High School in Redmond, California. His senior year he was hurt when he rammed his head into the ball carriers chest
Stenhoff cracked his vertebrae in his spine and is now confined to a wheel chair for life. He now weighs 172 after being 210 pounds. Although he is confined to a wheelchair he is not a bitter person and is trying to get his diploma by taking correspondence courses since he was not able to graduate with his class. He still says "I knew the risks involved when I decided to play football," and adds, "I wish I would have known just how bad it could be."
Friday, November 16, 2007
Find That Lead
1. Blind Lead
Finally good news: First oil spill survivors fly off over Pacific
By Patty FisherMercury News
Article Launched: 11/16/2007 07:47:10 PM PST
Yvonne Addassi wasn't sure what would happen when the bright blue and green boxes were flung open Friday afternoon on a foggy beach near Pillar Point.
http://www.mercurynews.com/breakingnews/ci_7485675
2. Scene Setter Lead
ON THE BORDER
More patrols, stronger fences may keep some immigrants from illegally entering the U.S. -- but now the crossing is more dangerous and brutal for others. And increasing numbers don't return home at all.
Tyche Hendricks, Chronicle Staff Writer
Monday, March 12, 2007
(03-12) 04:00 PST Agua Prieta, Mexico -- As night fell and migrants at the shelter behind the Holy Family Catholic Church prepared to bed down, Roberto Valenzuela threw his powerful baritone into the old folk song "Cielito Lindo."
"Ay, ay, ay, ay!"
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/03/12/MNGEUOJLNF1.DTL
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
45 Second RTVJ Story
SAM DONALDSON PRESS CONFERNCE
TALENT: AVC
11-7-07
SAN JOSE STATE IS CELEBRATING ITS 5OTH ANNIVERSARY FOR RADIO, TV AND JOURNALISM. ONE OF THE MAIN EVENTS IS THE STUDENT MEDIA PRESS CONFERNCE, WHERE SAM DONALDSON WILL BE SPEAKING. MANY STUDENTS ASK MR. DONALDSON QUESTIONS ABOUT BROADCAST JOURNALSIM. ONE STUDENT ASKS WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A GOOD JOURNALIST?
CART NO: SAM DONALDSON PRESS CONFERENCE1
“Things have to interest you, you have to be able to dig and collate all this information what’s really going on it not going to be told.” (:15)
MORE ON THE SAN JOSE STATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY FOR RADIO, TV, AND JOURNALISM WILL BE ON LATER THIS EVENING.
TALENT: AVC
11-7-07
SAN JOSE STATE IS CELEBRATING ITS 5OTH ANNIVERSARY FOR RADIO, TV AND JOURNALISM. ONE OF THE MAIN EVENTS IS THE STUDENT MEDIA PRESS CONFERNCE, WHERE SAM DONALDSON WILL BE SPEAKING. MANY STUDENTS ASK MR. DONALDSON QUESTIONS ABOUT BROADCAST JOURNALSIM. ONE STUDENT ASKS WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A GOOD JOURNALIST?
CART NO: SAM DONALDSON PRESS CONFERENCE1
“Things have to interest you, you have to be able to dig and collate all this information what’s really going on it not going to be told.” (:15)
MORE ON THE SAN JOSE STATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY FOR RADIO, TV, AND JOURNALISM WILL BE ON LATER THIS EVENING.
Monday, November 5, 2007
Latina Magazine
I enjoy reading many magazines but the one I like the most is Latina magazine. Latina target audience is Latin/Hispanic women that are in their early 20's to early 30's. The magazines focus is on young Latina women fashion,beauty, entertainment, food, life and culture in this day in age. The magazine gives advice and tips and has many stories about Latina women and their culture.
Link to online site: http://www.latina.com/latina/homepage.jsp
Link to online site: http://www.latina.com/latina/homepage.jsp
Sunday, November 4, 2007
45 Second Radio Story
A honeymoon night is a night to remember, especially if your car gets high- jacked, which is definitely something no one wants on their honeymoon night. Last night 21- year- old Alan Ticas Soto high- jacked a car with a woman waiting on her husband by a Taco Bell for a late night snack on their honeymoon night. According to police and Sheryl Wolcott a San Mateo County Deputy District Attorney, Soto told them he had been taking methamphetamines for three days straight.
Sheryl Wolcott: No attorney has yet been assigned to Ticas-Soto's case by the county private defender program. If he's found guilty, Ticas-Soto could face up to nine years in state prison. (:13)
The preliminary hearing in the case is scheduled for May 10th.
Sheryl Wolcott: No attorney has yet been assigned to Ticas-Soto's case by the county private defender program. If he's found guilty, Ticas-Soto could face up to nine years in state prison. (:13)
The preliminary hearing in the case is scheduled for May 10th.
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