1. I don't see how it is ever ok to manipulate photos or videos that accompany reporting. Whether it's altering a magazine photo to make a celebrity appear thin, or photoshopping in more diversity in a college pamphlet, it isn't real. Journalists and reporters should be dedicated to telling the truth, not sensationalizing an issue with an altered photo.
2.I understand that newspapers need readers, and television networks need ratings, but the overexaggeration and hype of headlines is annoying. Sometimes I feel that people may listen to the report, but they find the hype ridiculous. I think if the media actually toned it down, they might be surprised to find some people actually appreciative of it.
3.It always creates a conflict of interest to be accept free gifts from the company your are reporting on. It makes it personal, and I feel it is hard for the reporter to remain objective. It's absolutely ridiculous, and it shouldn't be allowed, but if for some reason a reporter can't afford it, they should be obligated to state in their report that their trip was paid for by the PR company.
4. The media want to report on unusual things, and they know that these outlandish stories will attract people. It's like they said in the video, a reporter gets so attracted to a story that they will do anything to run it. Even if that means ignoring signs that show the story needs more investigating. I think internet news media will be less likely to fall for elaborate hoaxes because on a daily basis there are new internet hoaxes that they need to watch out for. I feel that internet media might be more trained to spot when something is fake. It's hard to say for sure though, it very well might be the opposite.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Linden Lab Announces it's new creation Second Life Enterprise Beta
A virtual workplace solution is what the Second Life Enterprise Beta offers consumers.
Linden Lab creator of the virtual world Second Life launched a secure and flexible virtual workplace solution officials announced today.
Second Life Enterprise appeals to business because the program can be installed behind the firewall to ensure to privacy and protection. Organizations have complete control over the access of information.
It runs completely with an organization’s network, and it provides the same level of security controls as their internet, official said. It enables confidential information for prototypes, information and training materials to be shared securely.
“Second Life Enterprise is built to be security optimized and to be more reliable,” Web Content Strategist Brett Atwood said.
14 organizations are participating in the Beta program, including companies like IBM, Northrop Grumman, and the U.S. Navy.
“Second Life Enterprise Beta is a perfect complement to our existing work offerings, enabling us to offer a virtual work experience tailored to meet the specific needs of a broad range of organizations,” said Mark Kingdon, CEO of Linden Lab.
Along with the launch of the Enterprise, Linden Lab announced the creation of The Second Life Work Marketplace.
Set to launch in 2010, The Marketplace enables customers to browse, test and purchase content from developers.
Second Life Enterprise is designed to be completely immersive and interactive.
Atwood said that Second Life Enterprise has a 3-D spatial aspect that is better than 2-D.
With an increasing globalization of the workforce and high cost of travel, more organizations are turning to virtual worlds to conduct meetings and conferences.
“By 2012 more than 70% of organizations will use private virtual worlds,” Atwood said.
Second Life Enterprise includes features like seven prepackaged virtual regions, including an auditorium, two conference centers and a number of regions where users can test virtual items and practice building, officials said.
Businesses use Second Life Enterprise for virtual meetings, conferences, recruiting, complex simulations and more.
Linden Lab creator of the virtual world Second Life launched a secure and flexible virtual workplace solution officials announced today.
Second Life Enterprise appeals to business because the program can be installed behind the firewall to ensure to privacy and protection. Organizations have complete control over the access of information.
It runs completely with an organization’s network, and it provides the same level of security controls as their internet, official said. It enables confidential information for prototypes, information and training materials to be shared securely.
“Second Life Enterprise is built to be security optimized and to be more reliable,” Web Content Strategist Brett Atwood said.
14 organizations are participating in the Beta program, including companies like IBM, Northrop Grumman, and the U.S. Navy.
“Second Life Enterprise Beta is a perfect complement to our existing work offerings, enabling us to offer a virtual work experience tailored to meet the specific needs of a broad range of organizations,” said Mark Kingdon, CEO of Linden Lab.
Along with the launch of the Enterprise, Linden Lab announced the creation of The Second Life Work Marketplace.
Set to launch in 2010, The Marketplace enables customers to browse, test and purchase content from developers.
Second Life Enterprise is designed to be completely immersive and interactive.
Atwood said that Second Life Enterprise has a 3-D spatial aspect that is better than 2-D.
With an increasing globalization of the workforce and high cost of travel, more organizations are turning to virtual worlds to conduct meetings and conferences.
“By 2012 more than 70% of organizations will use private virtual worlds,” Atwood said.
Second Life Enterprise includes features like seven prepackaged virtual regions, including an auditorium, two conference centers and a number of regions where users can test virtual items and practice building, officials said.
Businesses use Second Life Enterprise for virtual meetings, conferences, recruiting, complex simulations and more.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
News War
After viewing part III of Frontline's "News War," I have come to the conclusion that the news and media will continue to change, and what the future holds is unpredictable. I found the documentary to be extremely interesting and very relevant to my future. One of the interesting points that was highlighted is the content of the news that runs for audiences. Today news seems to be more and more consumer-driven. Information is not shown unless it's what the public wants.
What i also found interesting was the shift in cable in the year 2000. The documentary says that with the large corporations buying news organizations, the audience base became different. After the precedent of 60 minutes, it was now important for news organizations to make money. As a result of this viewership began changing. It was no longer important to attract as many viewers as possible. With the creation of opinion shows, news organization focused on narrowing their viewers. This has drastically limited the amount of investigative reporting. I feel this decline is doing a great disservice to the public. The sense of public service that journalism provided seems to be dwindling.
It was interesting to see how the internet has affected the journalism profession. Blogging websites provide a forum for people to post their opinions. Citizen journalism is a great way to get different points of view and sides of story, but there definitely needs to be a clear line between the profession, and outlets such as the blogosphere. Journalists are professionally trained to find stories and report on issues that benefit the general public. Like Nicholas Lemann said, citizen journalism isn't reporting on new information. Journalism is a profession, it doesn't just equal a suit and tie. Individuals are trained on how to deliver the news. I think it's great that people are able to report on issues, and it's a great way to incorporate the internet, but the line needs to be clear between journalism and citizen journalism.
What i also found interesting was the shift in cable in the year 2000. The documentary says that with the large corporations buying news organizations, the audience base became different. After the precedent of 60 minutes, it was now important for news organizations to make money. As a result of this viewership began changing. It was no longer important to attract as many viewers as possible. With the creation of opinion shows, news organization focused on narrowing their viewers. This has drastically limited the amount of investigative reporting. I feel this decline is doing a great disservice to the public. The sense of public service that journalism provided seems to be dwindling.
It was interesting to see how the internet has affected the journalism profession. Blogging websites provide a forum for people to post their opinions. Citizen journalism is a great way to get different points of view and sides of story, but there definitely needs to be a clear line between the profession, and outlets such as the blogosphere. Journalists are professionally trained to find stories and report on issues that benefit the general public. Like Nicholas Lemann said, citizen journalism isn't reporting on new information. Journalism is a profession, it doesn't just equal a suit and tie. Individuals are trained on how to deliver the news. I think it's great that people are able to report on issues, and it's a great way to incorporate the internet, but the line needs to be clear between journalism and citizen journalism.
Monday, October 26, 2009
statistics research
For the year of 2006, Pullman had 4 hate crimes occur. Other universities in Washington state also had 4 hate crimes occur. Other cities in Washington had about an average of 4 crimes occur in 2006. In comparison to other cities Pullman has about the same or less of a rate of hate crime occurrences. The hate crimes that occur most frequently are due to race or sexual orientation.
Washington state governor candidate Christine Gregoire received the most political donations. She received $12,002,778 in 2008. The candidate also won the race for governor. Aside from political parties, the industry that provided the largest contribution to the candidates was the Associated general contractors of Washington with a donation of $7,300. The democratic political party was the recipient of the most money donated by the forestry and forest products industry. The republican political party was the recipient of the most money donated by the lobbyists and public relations industry.
Google Patents:
Digital video recorder http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=N7h1AAAAEBAJ&dq=digital+video+recorder
Social Networking http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=aTB4AAAAEBAJ&dq=social+networking
Automobile http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=0IhDAAAAEBAJ&dq=automobile
Washington state governor candidate Christine Gregoire received the most political donations. She received $12,002,778 in 2008. The candidate also won the race for governor. Aside from political parties, the industry that provided the largest contribution to the candidates was the Associated general contractors of Washington with a donation of $7,300. The democratic political party was the recipient of the most money donated by the forestry and forest products industry. The republican political party was the recipient of the most money donated by the lobbyists and public relations industry.
Google Patents:
Digital video recorder http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=N7h1AAAAEBAJ&dq=digital+video+recorder
Social Networking http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=aTB4AAAAEBAJ&dq=social+networking
Automobile http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=0IhDAAAAEBAJ&dq=automobile
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Let's talk about safety
Every year more than 1 million women and 370,000 men are cyber stalked.
These statistics were shared on Wednesday during a talk hosted by Kintisha Williams to educate the public on cyber stalking and bystander intervention.
Williams is the coordinator of the crime victim service center, which is a part of alternatives to violence on the Palouse. Williams explained to the audience, made up of about 10 people, the specific definition of stalking.
“It’s considered stalking once a person asks someone not to contact them again,” Williams said. “The Washington state law clearly defines the boundaries.”
Williams said cyber stalking is becoming a big problem with men and women in the 18-25 age groups. This means that WSU and U of I students encounter cyber stalking problems frequently.
Williams said she encounters more students from the University of Idaho with cyber stalking problems than WSU. She attributed this to the differences in the law between Washington and Idaho.
In Washington, the first offense is a misdemeanor, but if the person continues to stalk it can turn into a Class C felony, Williams said.
Pam Persoon, who also works with Williams at the CVSC is from Idaho. She said cyber stalking wasn’t considered a felony in Idaho.
“The police are very serious about people who violate a protection order, and they will pick them up right away,” Williams said.
Judges also get very angry at violations. They take it more seriously because people have been killed as a result of cyber stalking, Persoon said.
Williams warned that the internet can be a haven for stalkers because people can make up an identity that is hard to trace.
She suggested that students be careful on social networking sites, keep all personal information off the internet, and to be careful who you befriend or talk to on these sites.
“More and more employees and universities are using facebook pages to determine a person’s character,” Williams said.
Williams also suggested ways that people could intervene in dangerous situations. She encouraged students to become safe, active bystanders.
When there are more bystanders during a conflict, there is less of a chance that someone will step in to help, Williams said.
“It’s as simple as screaming help, or fire, when someone is in trouble,” she said.
During the talk Williams encouraged students to take advantage of the crime victim service center.
The CVSC is a collaborative effort, and it has a lot of resources that are designed to help victims of crimes, Williams said.
Resources include a 24 hour crisis hotline at 800-701-8385, safety planning and financial assistance.
Let's talk about safety
Every year more than 1 million women and 370,000 men are cyber stalked.
These statistics were shared on Wednesday during a talk hosted by Kintisha Williams to educate the public on cyber stalking and bystander intervention.
Williams is the coordinator of the crime victim service center, which is a part of alternatives to violence on the Palouse. Williams explained to the audience, made up of about 10 people, the specific definition of stalking.
“It’s considered stalking once a person asks someone not to contact them again,” Williams said. “The Washington state law clearly defines the boundaries.”
Williams said cyber stalking is becoming a big problem with men and women in the 18-25 age groups. This means that WSU and U of I students encounter cyber stalking problems frequently.
Williams said she encounters more students from the University of Idaho with cyber stalking problems than WSU. She attributed this to the differences in the law between Washington and Idaho.
In Washington, the first offense is a misdemeanor, but if the person continues to stalk it can turn into a Class C felony, Williams said.
Pam Persoon, who also works with Williams at the CVSC is from Idaho. She said cyber stalking wasn’t considered a felony in Idaho.
“The police are very serious about people who violate a protection order, and they will pick them up right away,” Williams said.
Judges also get very angry at violations. They take it more seriously because people have been killed as a result of cyber stalking, Persoon said.
Williams warned that the internet can be a haven for stalkers because people can make up an identity that is hard to trace.
She suggested that students be careful on social networking sites, keep all personal information off the internet, and to be careful who you befriend or talk to on these sites.
“More and more employees and universities are using facebook pages to determine a person’s character,” Williams said.
Williams also suggested ways that people could intervene in dangerous situations. She encouraged students to become safe, active bystanders.
When there are more bystanders during a conflict, there is less of a chance that someone will step in to help, Williams said.
“It’s as simple as screaming help, or fire, when someone is in trouble,” she said.
During the talk Williams encouraged students to take advantage of the crime victim service center.
The CVSC is a collaborative effort, and it has a lot of resources that are designed to help victims of crimes, Williams said.
Resources include a 24 hour crisis hotline at 800-701-8385, safety planning and financial assistance.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
"Special Leads"
"Even in an era of escalating pop spectacle, Pink’s “Funhouse” tour is going to be hard to top."
This is an example of a contrast lead because it compares Pink's Funhouse tour to the other pop artist performances of today.
Is this the best lead for the story?
The lead is fitting because it compares Pink's performance to other pop artists and makes it stand out. It keeps the reader interested and it makes them want to read on to hear what the reviewer had to say about her show.
Can this lead be improved?
I think the lead perfectly sums what the article is about, and it peaks the readers interest. It has strong, powerful verbs that stand out like escalating. I don't think it needs improvement.
Is a summary more appropriate?
A summary lead wouldn't entice the reader to want to finish the article, the contrast lead functions as sort of a cliff hanger. The reader wants to find out what happened on the tour. If it were a summary lead they would get most of their information in the lead and not be interested in reading until the end of the story.
Would one of the other special leads work better?
I think that if the author added a quote, maybe from the show, it would compliment the contrast lead, but I don't think any other special lead would function better.
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/arts/index.html
Staccato Lead
"Man o'War in the 1920s. Phar Lap in the '30s. Secretariat in the '70s. Dancing Brave in the '80s. The debate over horse racing's greatest ever flat runner has always been as contested as a Breeders' Cup — and it just got hotter."
Is this the best lead for the story?
I think this lead works for the story because it is suspenseful, when it says "and it just got hotter," it makes the reader want to find out why, so they keep reading to learn about the race horse Sea the Stars.
Can this lead be improved?
If the reader didn't know anything about horse racing, it would be confusing and they might not read on. It might have been better to clarify.
Is a summary more appropriate?
No I think it would make the story uninteresting
Would one of the other special leads work better?
I think this lead is very fitting for the story. The other leads wouldn't be able to captivate the reader as this does.
http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1927869,00.html
This is an example of a contrast lead because it compares Pink's Funhouse tour to the other pop artist performances of today.
Is this the best lead for the story?
The lead is fitting because it compares Pink's performance to other pop artists and makes it stand out. It keeps the reader interested and it makes them want to read on to hear what the reviewer had to say about her show.
Can this lead be improved?
I think the lead perfectly sums what the article is about, and it peaks the readers interest. It has strong, powerful verbs that stand out like escalating. I don't think it needs improvement.
Is a summary more appropriate?
A summary lead wouldn't entice the reader to want to finish the article, the contrast lead functions as sort of a cliff hanger. The reader wants to find out what happened on the tour. If it were a summary lead they would get most of their information in the lead and not be interested in reading until the end of the story.
Would one of the other special leads work better?
I think that if the author added a quote, maybe from the show, it would compliment the contrast lead, but I don't think any other special lead would function better.
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/arts/index.html
Staccato Lead
"Man o'War in the 1920s. Phar Lap in the '30s. Secretariat in the '70s. Dancing Brave in the '80s. The debate over horse racing's greatest ever flat runner has always been as contested as a Breeders' Cup — and it just got hotter."
Is this the best lead for the story?
I think this lead works for the story because it is suspenseful, when it says "and it just got hotter," it makes the reader want to find out why, so they keep reading to learn about the race horse Sea the Stars.
Can this lead be improved?
If the reader didn't know anything about horse racing, it would be confusing and they might not read on. It might have been better to clarify.
Is a summary more appropriate?
No I think it would make the story uninteresting
Would one of the other special leads work better?
I think this lead is very fitting for the story. The other leads wouldn't be able to captivate the reader as this does.
http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1927869,00.html
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