Andrea Strong
November 30, 2008
This article is a review of a restaurant called “Boqueria,” which features a 12-seat chef’s kitchen counter for cooking shows. It is a Spanish restaurant owned by Vann de Rochefort and chef Seamus Mullen, located in Manhattan, NY.
This is a soft news article. Strong introduces Barcelona’s Boqueria restaurant and how it is a restaurant full of energy. Customers can see their meal cooked right in front of them.
This article has no quotes, so it has no narrative. It would have been good to have quotes from the customers who went there.
Strong then gives a “must-have meal” to the readers with the price of the plates. She tells what kind of music the restaurant plays, and then ends the article with the days and hours the restaurant is open.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Giant Jerk Shoots Himself
Burress Fumbles Gun and Nails Leg
By Murray Weiss and Larry Celona
November 30, 2008
http://www.nypost.com/seve/11302008/news/regionalnews/giant_jerk_shots_himself_141564.htm
This article is about NFL Giants player, Plaxico Burress, who hot himself in the leg when he was fumbling with a gun. He was taken to Cornell Medical Center at 2 a.m. His teammate Antonio Pierce dropped him off at the hospital and drove off. The police later on found out that Burress was not suppose to have a gun in New York, because he had an expired license for the gun in Florida. The police went to Burress’s house in New Jersey, in search for the gun, and to talk to Burress, but his wife Tiffany wouldn’t let them. They left and came back later on that day to find the house empty. Police say Pierce was last seen with the gun, but they do not know where Pierce is.
The article began with the lede stating four w’s. The backup followed the lede with information on how the event happened, who was with Burress at the time, and what was done.
There are only two quotes; Burress’s wife and Giants team officials. They don’t have any quotes from Burress or Pierce. Which could make this article stronger. The kicker was a complaint from the Giants team officials of Burress’s domestic disturbances.
By Murray Weiss and Larry Celona
November 30, 2008
http://www.nypost.com/seve/11302008/news/regionalnews/giant_jerk_shots_himself_141564.htm
This article is about NFL Giants player, Plaxico Burress, who hot himself in the leg when he was fumbling with a gun. He was taken to Cornell Medical Center at 2 a.m. His teammate Antonio Pierce dropped him off at the hospital and drove off. The police later on found out that Burress was not suppose to have a gun in New York, because he had an expired license for the gun in Florida. The police went to Burress’s house in New Jersey, in search for the gun, and to talk to Burress, but his wife Tiffany wouldn’t let them. They left and came back later on that day to find the house empty. Police say Pierce was last seen with the gun, but they do not know where Pierce is.
The article began with the lede stating four w’s. The backup followed the lede with information on how the event happened, who was with Burress at the time, and what was done.
There are only two quotes; Burress’s wife and Giants team officials. They don’t have any quotes from Burress or Pierce. Which could make this article stronger. The kicker was a complaint from the Giants team officials of Burress’s domestic disturbances.
Monday, November 24, 2008
The Elements of Journalism
In chapter 4, Journalism of Verification, Kovach and Rosenstiel spoke about making sure people verify everything they write in their stories. The one I think is important is Do Not Add, Do Not Deceive, and Originality. I think these are important, because journalists should not write things that never happened. This goes back to the video we watched in class about the man who made up small details in his stories, which he then started telling more lies on top of lies and soon he made up an entire story. It can damage the newspaper as a whole and the writer’s career as a journalist.
Not adding things goes into not deceiving your audience, because both draw the line between fiction and fact. Journalism is about telling the truth about anything a journalist is reporting about, so they should not mislead them or say any lies.
Originality goes into the notion of transparency. This means journalists should know and consider the levels of reporting to their audience. They need to verify all their information, have proof for what they are reporting. They should follow the phrase, “When it doubt leave it out.”
Not adding things goes into not deceiving your audience, because both draw the line between fiction and fact. Journalism is about telling the truth about anything a journalist is reporting about, so they should not mislead them or say any lies.
Originality goes into the notion of transparency. This means journalists should know and consider the levels of reporting to their audience. They need to verify all their information, have proof for what they are reporting. They should follow the phrase, “When it doubt leave it out.”
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Genuine American Hero Dies of Emphysema
By Maureen Federo
KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Jeffrey R. Ahson, a 79-years-old genuine American hero died last night in his home from Emphysema.
Mr. Ahson fought in the Battle of Midway in 1942. He shot down three enemy planes, saved four wounded sailors, and removed bodies that were shot down. Mr. Ahson was in the military and survived World War II. From the Naval Public Relations, U.S. Navy, Ltd. Commander Jeraldine Fyfe said he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Navy Cross.
Mr. Ahson was born in Chico, Calif. He moved to Kalamazoo in 1946 and become a firefighter. He is known as a firefighter who participated in exhibits for elementary schools. In 1985, Mr. Ahson quit work for good. He was a member of the DFW 4206, was part of the National Checkers Association, and was an usher at John Calvin Church.
Mr. Ahson left behind a wife, Therese Alpert from Kalamazoo, Mich., a son, Richard Ahson from Philipsburg, Kansas, and two daughters, Angela Molino from Omiya,
Neb., and Lela Stauling from Pipe Creek, Texas. He also left behind a brother, Henry Ahson, from San Francisco, Calif., and two sisters, Judith Eaker from Reedville, NC and Shirley Solomon from Newark, N.J.
KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Jeffrey R. Ahson, a 79-years-old genuine American hero died last night in his home from Emphysema.
Mr. Ahson fought in the Battle of Midway in 1942. He shot down three enemy planes, saved four wounded sailors, and removed bodies that were shot down. Mr. Ahson was in the military and survived World War II. From the Naval Public Relations, U.S. Navy, Ltd. Commander Jeraldine Fyfe said he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Navy Cross.
Mr. Ahson was born in Chico, Calif. He moved to Kalamazoo in 1946 and become a firefighter. He is known as a firefighter who participated in exhibits for elementary schools. In 1985, Mr. Ahson quit work for good. He was a member of the DFW 4206, was part of the National Checkers Association, and was an usher at John Calvin Church.
Mr. Ahson left behind a wife, Therese Alpert from Kalamazoo, Mich., a son, Richard Ahson from Philipsburg, Kansas, and two daughters, Angela Molino from Omiya,
Neb., and Lela Stauling from Pipe Creek, Texas. He also left behind a brother, Henry Ahson, from San Francisco, Calif., and two sisters, Judith Eaker from Reedville, NC and Shirley Solomon from Newark, N.J.
Viewings will be on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and also from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Services for Mr. Ahson will be taking place at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Littleton Mortuary.
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Monday, November 17, 2008
Girl Is Killed Outside Party in the Bronx
By Michael Wilson and Nate Schweber
Published: November 16, 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/17/nyregion/17shot.html?_r=1&ref=nyregion
This article is about a 17-year-old girl that got shot and killed in 1495 Morris Ave. at 2 a.m. on Sunday. Two men, one 17 years old and the other 18 years old, were shot in the leg and were taken to the Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center. The girl, Nadairee Walters, was stepped on and then dragged into the building when the shootings started, while she was dead.
I think that the lede should have started with the fact that people stepped on her body while stampeding to get into the building to avoid getting shot. It could have drawn more attention to the readers. The authors should have wrote the paper as an obituary. They did not say much about Nadairee’s family or any services or funeral.
The nut graf of the article was the fact that people stepped on her while she was dead, but it still should have been in the lede instead. The article had one quote from a neighbor that heard the shootings and saw from her window what happened to Nadairee. I guess the narrative was A first which was the police and then B which was that one quote from the neighbor.
The article ended with a statement about the mother not wanting to speak to reporters and a description of the scene of the building, “Empty liquor bottles and an overturned artificial Christmas tree littered the lobby.”
Published: November 16, 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/17/nyregion/17shot.html?_r=1&ref=nyregion
This article is about a 17-year-old girl that got shot and killed in 1495 Morris Ave. at 2 a.m. on Sunday. Two men, one 17 years old and the other 18 years old, were shot in the leg and were taken to the Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center. The girl, Nadairee Walters, was stepped on and then dragged into the building when the shootings started, while she was dead.
I think that the lede should have started with the fact that people stepped on her body while stampeding to get into the building to avoid getting shot. It could have drawn more attention to the readers. The authors should have wrote the paper as an obituary. They did not say much about Nadairee’s family or any services or funeral.
The nut graf of the article was the fact that people stepped on her while she was dead, but it still should have been in the lede instead. The article had one quote from a neighbor that heard the shootings and saw from her window what happened to Nadairee. I guess the narrative was A first which was the police and then B which was that one quote from the neighbor.
The article ended with a statement about the mother not wanting to speak to reporters and a description of the scene of the building, “Empty liquor bottles and an overturned artificial Christmas tree littered the lobby.”
Friday, November 14, 2008
36 Hours in Santo Domingo
By: Marc Lacey
November 9, 2008
http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/11/09/travel/09hours.html?ref=travel
Marc Lacy convinces readers that Santo Domingo is the perfect Caribbean city to visit for a history lesson and an experience of the discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus.
The article talks about El Conde, located in Calle El Conde at Arzobispo Merino, and how nearby there is a statue honoring the explorer where one can retrace his steps and find solace in a chaotic city. Also a museum near by called the Museo Alcazar de Diego Colon, which used to be the residence of Christopher Columbus’s son Diego.
I think this is an interesting article, because my grandmother lives at walking distance from El Conde. I would go shopping every weekend during the summers I’ve visit.
This is a soft news article. The lede is a paragraph long. It gives a lot of information about Santo Domingo and the art, which gives a recap of the history of Christopher Columbus. There are no quotes so there is no type of narrative. The article just gives depth information for travelers who are interested. It ended with a suggestion of a great hotel for tourists to enjoy.
November 9, 2008
http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/11/09/travel/09hours.html?ref=travel
Marc Lacy convinces readers that Santo Domingo is the perfect Caribbean city to visit for a history lesson and an experience of the discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus.
The article talks about El Conde, located in Calle El Conde at Arzobispo Merino, and how nearby there is a statue honoring the explorer where one can retrace his steps and find solace in a chaotic city. Also a museum near by called the Museo Alcazar de Diego Colon, which used to be the residence of Christopher Columbus’s son Diego.
I think this is an interesting article, because my grandmother lives at walking distance from El Conde. I would go shopping every weekend during the summers I’ve visit.
This is a soft news article. The lede is a paragraph long. It gives a lot of information about Santo Domingo and the art, which gives a recap of the history of Christopher Columbus. There are no quotes so there is no type of narrative. The article just gives depth information for travelers who are interested. It ended with a suggestion of a great hotel for tourists to enjoy.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Russian President Sends Obama Warning European Missile System
By Ellen Barry
November 6, 2008
New York Times
International Section
This article is about Russian President Dmitri A. Medvedev giving Obama warnings, using bristling language, saying he will place short range missiles of Russia’s western border if Washington decides to put missile defense system in Eastern Europe. Mr. Medvedev gave this speech on Wednesday and talking about liberalization. He said that America is the one to blame for ills, financial crisis, and the recent war in Georgia. He also has a problem on Obama’s plan to lengthen the presidential term to six years instead of 4 years.
The lede was well written, it included four w’s, it summaries what the article is about, and it catches the reader’s attention. It makes readers think, “God he’s been president for one day and already other countries are having “beef” with him.”
Followed by the lede is a small paragraph about how Mr. Medvedev didn’t congratulate Obama on winning the election a few hours before, and he didn’t even mention him by name when complaining about the missile defense system. The narrative is an ABAB type, because it quotes President Medvedev and it quotes other people who support Medvedev, and also two officials form the Bush Administration, who say it was not a coincidence that the speech was said after the presidential election. It makes readers wonder if other countries are after Obama. Obama is not quoted at all in the entire article, which he should have been so readers would know the reaction he had when Medvedev didn’t congratulate him or address him by his name.
The article ended with quote by Alexander Rahr, director of the Russian/Eurasian program at the German Council on Foreign Relations.
November 6, 2008
New York Times
International Section
This article is about Russian President Dmitri A. Medvedev giving Obama warnings, using bristling language, saying he will place short range missiles of Russia’s western border if Washington decides to put missile defense system in Eastern Europe. Mr. Medvedev gave this speech on Wednesday and talking about liberalization. He said that America is the one to blame for ills, financial crisis, and the recent war in Georgia. He also has a problem on Obama’s plan to lengthen the presidential term to six years instead of 4 years.
The lede was well written, it included four w’s, it summaries what the article is about, and it catches the reader’s attention. It makes readers think, “God he’s been president for one day and already other countries are having “beef” with him.”
Followed by the lede is a small paragraph about how Mr. Medvedev didn’t congratulate Obama on winning the election a few hours before, and he didn’t even mention him by name when complaining about the missile defense system. The narrative is an ABAB type, because it quotes President Medvedev and it quotes other people who support Medvedev, and also two officials form the Bush Administration, who say it was not a coincidence that the speech was said after the presidential election. It makes readers wonder if other countries are after Obama. Obama is not quoted at all in the entire article, which he should have been so readers would know the reaction he had when Medvedev didn’t congratulate him or address him by his name.
The article ended with quote by Alexander Rahr, director of the Russian/Eurasian program at the German Council on Foreign Relations.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
A Rise in Kidney Stones Is Seen in U.S Children
By: Laurie Tarkan
October 27, 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/28/health/28kidn.html?ref=health
The main point of this article is pediatrics, urologists, and nephrologists are seeing a rise in their young patients. Kidney stones appear on children as young as 5 to 6 years old. They say there’s an increase of salt in children’s diet. They eat too much salty chips, french fries, sandwich meat, canned soups, packaging meals, and even sports drinks like Gatorade.
The lede of the article tells the main point, which is children at a very early age are developing kidney stones, and that signifies parents are feeding their children too much salty foods. The reader automatically thinks, “Wow, children can develop kidney stones in only 5 to 6 years. That is a really short time. They must really not be eating healthy at all. I should be careful with my children.”
Following the lede is more information about the situation and where the information is coming from. The article has quotes from the urologist surgeons and pediatricians. The article also gives an example of an 11-year-old girl, Tessa Cesario who developed kidney stones, because of a massive amount of junk food. It ended with the procedures that are being made to cure Cesario, and with a quote from the mother, “She drinks a ton more water.”
October 27, 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/28/health/28kidn.html?ref=health
The main point of this article is pediatrics, urologists, and nephrologists are seeing a rise in their young patients. Kidney stones appear on children as young as 5 to 6 years old. They say there’s an increase of salt in children’s diet. They eat too much salty chips, french fries, sandwich meat, canned soups, packaging meals, and even sports drinks like Gatorade.
The lede of the article tells the main point, which is children at a very early age are developing kidney stones, and that signifies parents are feeding their children too much salty foods. The reader automatically thinks, “Wow, children can develop kidney stones in only 5 to 6 years. That is a really short time. They must really not be eating healthy at all. I should be careful with my children.”
Following the lede is more information about the situation and where the information is coming from. The article has quotes from the urologist surgeons and pediatricians. The article also gives an example of an 11-year-old girl, Tessa Cesario who developed kidney stones, because of a massive amount of junk food. It ended with the procedures that are being made to cure Cesario, and with a quote from the mother, “She drinks a ton more water.”
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Article Analysis
2 Relatives of Jennifer Hudson Reported Slain
By Mitchell L. Blumenthal
October 24, 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/25/08/25hudson/html?ref=music
This article is about the mother and brother of Jennifer Hudson, an Academy Award-winning actress were found shot to death in their mother’s house in Chicago on Friday. Police said that a 7-year-old nephew was missing. Police are searching for William Belfour, the father of 7-year-old Julian King, and the husband of Hudson’s sister, Julia Hudson. Illinois Department of Corrections said that Belfour had a history of serving time in prison for attempted murder. They have suspicions that Belfour might have done the crime.
After Blumenthal mentioned the main information about his article, he started talking about the background of the Hudson family: the church they go to and how the mother, despite of her daughter being a celebrity, did not move away from the South side Chicago.
I think that it’s not a bad idea to mention these things in the article, but once Blumenthal got to the end, he did not have much of point of the entire article. He ended with a statement of Jennifer’s Hudson’s achievements as an actress, which is completely irrelevant to the story of the death of the mother and brother.
Since this article is kind of an obituary, Blumenthal used honorary titles for the mother and the brother, but he also used it for Jennifer Hudson, which is not correct because she was not part of the obituary; she is not dead. Blumenthal did not use any quotes from the family or the police.
The lede of the article was well written, it gave most of the five W’s. I think Blumenthal could have elaborated more on the article, and end with more details about what will be done about the murders.
By Mitchell L. Blumenthal
October 24, 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/25/08/25hudson/html?ref=music
This article is about the mother and brother of Jennifer Hudson, an Academy Award-winning actress were found shot to death in their mother’s house in Chicago on Friday. Police said that a 7-year-old nephew was missing. Police are searching for William Belfour, the father of 7-year-old Julian King, and the husband of Hudson’s sister, Julia Hudson. Illinois Department of Corrections said that Belfour had a history of serving time in prison for attempted murder. They have suspicions that Belfour might have done the crime.
After Blumenthal mentioned the main information about his article, he started talking about the background of the Hudson family: the church they go to and how the mother, despite of her daughter being a celebrity, did not move away from the South side Chicago.
I think that it’s not a bad idea to mention these things in the article, but once Blumenthal got to the end, he did not have much of point of the entire article. He ended with a statement of Jennifer’s Hudson’s achievements as an actress, which is completely irrelevant to the story of the death of the mother and brother.
Since this article is kind of an obituary, Blumenthal used honorary titles for the mother and the brother, but he also used it for Jennifer Hudson, which is not correct because she was not part of the obituary; she is not dead. Blumenthal did not use any quotes from the family or the police.
The lede of the article was well written, it gave most of the five W’s. I think Blumenthal could have elaborated more on the article, and end with more details about what will be done about the murders.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Press Release
http://www.fbi.gov/pressrel/pressrel08/q1bankcrimestats_101708.htm
FBI Releases Quarterly Bank Crime Statistics
October 17, 2008
There has been an increase in bank robberies from January 1st 2008 to March 31st 2008. There has been 6,104 bank robberies, and 32 occurred last year. Highlights are given about the incidents during the bank robberies: how many people were injured and how many were held hostages. Detailed report is given and statistics. I would interview the Assistant Director Kenneth W. Kaiser, FBI Criminal Investigative Division, and anyone who works at the banks for at least 5 years, and a costumer of the bank.
FBI Releases Quarterly Bank Crime Statistics
October 17, 2008
There has been an increase in bank robberies from January 1st 2008 to March 31st 2008. There has been 6,104 bank robberies, and 32 occurred last year. Highlights are given about the incidents during the bank robberies: how many people were injured and how many were held hostages. Detailed report is given and statistics. I would interview the Assistant Director Kenneth W. Kaiser, FBI Criminal Investigative Division, and anyone who works at the banks for at least 5 years, and a costumer of the bank.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Crime Story
Two Police Officers Shot in Queens
By Al Baker an Sewell Chan
October 21, 2008
This article is about two police officers who got shot in Queens by a Dominican Republic native gunman in the train station. The 32-year-old gunman tried using a student metro card, and one of the police officers saw him and tried to hand cuff him, but the gunman resisted, and took out his gun. He shot the officer that approached him and the officer who intervened.
The gunman had a record of once being deported for a narcotics violation and that he might have returned illegally. While in the hospital, the gunman confronted that he was afraid the arrest meant he would be taken back to his native country.
This article is an important crime story, because it deals with police officers getting shot by an immigrant. Besides the crime story, this article expresses the fear of an immigrant and what the immigrant did to avoid getting sent back to his country. That tells the reader something about the United States Immigration Standards Policy and how it is driving immigrants insane to the point where they have to feel panicked about a police officer approaching them.
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/10/21/two-police-officers-shot-in-queens/?scp=5&sq=crime%20news&st=cse
By Al Baker an Sewell Chan
October 21, 2008
This article is about two police officers who got shot in Queens by a Dominican Republic native gunman in the train station. The 32-year-old gunman tried using a student metro card, and one of the police officers saw him and tried to hand cuff him, but the gunman resisted, and took out his gun. He shot the officer that approached him and the officer who intervened.
The gunman had a record of once being deported for a narcotics violation and that he might have returned illegally. While in the hospital, the gunman confronted that he was afraid the arrest meant he would be taken back to his native country.
This article is an important crime story, because it deals with police officers getting shot by an immigrant. Besides the crime story, this article expresses the fear of an immigrant and what the immigrant did to avoid getting sent back to his country. That tells the reader something about the United States Immigration Standards Policy and how it is driving immigrants insane to the point where they have to feel panicked about a police officer approaching them.
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/10/21/two-police-officers-shot-in-queens/?scp=5&sq=crime%20news&st=cse
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Hindu Threat To Crhistians: Convert or Flee
Hindu Threat To Christians: Convert or Flee
By Somini Sengupta
This is a hard news article, because it is about events that are happening recently.
The lead of the article is: The family of Solomon Digal was summoned by neighbors to what serves as a public square in front of the village tea shop.
I don’t think this lead is well written, because it only says the ‘who’ and ‘where‘. The ‘what’ is said, but not specific enough to get a reader interested. The headline is interesting, but to have a lead like this is not a good idea for getting the reader’s attention. What could have been said was, “The Christian family of Solomon Digal were ordered by their neighbors to get down on their knees before the portrait of a Hindu preacher, and were forced to convert to avoid getting killed or thrown out the country.” This lead gives much more information and it would catch the reader’s attention.
Followed by the lead was the backup which is good, because since the lead was not as strong, the backup had more information about what happened. The “so-what statement” is followed by the backup, “India, the world’s most populous democracy and officially a secular nation, is today haunted by a stark assault on one of its fundamental freedoms. Here in eastern Orissa State, riven by six weeks of religious clashes, Christian families like the Digals say they are being forced to abandon their faith in exchange for their safety.” This statement tells why should the reader care about this issue that is going on in India. Because it is a big populated country, things can get worse in a short amount of time, and actions need to be made to stop it ahead of time.
The article gave a picture of a map that showed where exactly in India was this issue occurring. The map shows the city Borepanga and others near it. There is another picture of Christians sitting around in a refugee camp in Bhubaneshwar, India, being forced to pray and practice Hinduism.
Following the pictures, there is more information about another incident that happened to a priest and nun and that investigations have been made. It also talks about the past problems that Hindus and Christians had, and what lead the Hindus to threaten the Christians. The article ends with a statement stating a consequence that Lisura Paricha, one of the Hindu men who had summoned the Digals, confirmed that they had been penalized for talking to outsiders.
By Somini Sengupta
This is a hard news article, because it is about events that are happening recently.
The lead of the article is: The family of Solomon Digal was summoned by neighbors to what serves as a public square in front of the village tea shop.
I don’t think this lead is well written, because it only says the ‘who’ and ‘where‘. The ‘what’ is said, but not specific enough to get a reader interested. The headline is interesting, but to have a lead like this is not a good idea for getting the reader’s attention. What could have been said was, “The Christian family of Solomon Digal were ordered by their neighbors to get down on their knees before the portrait of a Hindu preacher, and were forced to convert to avoid getting killed or thrown out the country.” This lead gives much more information and it would catch the reader’s attention.
Followed by the lead was the backup which is good, because since the lead was not as strong, the backup had more information about what happened. The “so-what statement” is followed by the backup, “India, the world’s most populous democracy and officially a secular nation, is today haunted by a stark assault on one of its fundamental freedoms. Here in eastern Orissa State, riven by six weeks of religious clashes, Christian families like the Digals say they are being forced to abandon their faith in exchange for their safety.” This statement tells why should the reader care about this issue that is going on in India. Because it is a big populated country, things can get worse in a short amount of time, and actions need to be made to stop it ahead of time.
The article gave a picture of a map that showed where exactly in India was this issue occurring. The map shows the city Borepanga and others near it. There is another picture of Christians sitting around in a refugee camp in Bhubaneshwar, India, being forced to pray and practice Hinduism.
Following the pictures, there is more information about another incident that happened to a priest and nun and that investigations have been made. It also talks about the past problems that Hindus and Christians had, and what lead the Hindus to threaten the Christians. The article ends with a statement stating a consequence that Lisura Paricha, one of the Hindu men who had summoned the Digals, confirmed that they had been penalized for talking to outsiders.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Protecting a Home From Silent Threat
Protecting a Home From Silent Threat
By Jay Romano
The New York Times
October 2, 2008
The purpose of the article is to warn people about how to keep their homes protected from radon gas during the winter. Because the cost of heating at home is expected to be so high this year, people are going to try and close up every crack to make sure no cold air comes in. But doing this is risky, because the more a person keeps the icy air out, the more they keep the harmful gas sealed in.
Radon is a harmful gas, because it can’t be seen, smelled, or tasted. It his hard to notice if the gas is trapped inside the house. Philip Jalbert, the radon team leader for the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, said “We estimated that about 20,000 people die from radon-induced lung cancer every year,” making it the country’s second-highest cause of lung cancer, besides smoking.
This is a hard news article, because it only includes facts, it is objective, it has to do with the real world, and has an impact on people who are worrying about keeping their homes warm. The article started with the lead as the first paragraph, followed by the back-up lead. Then the nut graf, which includes the “so-what statement” and the killer quote said by Philip Jalbert. The article ends with a suggestion that people can do to avoid the radon gas, but it can cost a lot money.
By Jay Romano
The New York Times
October 2, 2008
The purpose of the article is to warn people about how to keep their homes protected from radon gas during the winter. Because the cost of heating at home is expected to be so high this year, people are going to try and close up every crack to make sure no cold air comes in. But doing this is risky, because the more a person keeps the icy air out, the more they keep the harmful gas sealed in.
Radon is a harmful gas, because it can’t be seen, smelled, or tasted. It his hard to notice if the gas is trapped inside the house. Philip Jalbert, the radon team leader for the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, said “We estimated that about 20,000 people die from radon-induced lung cancer every year,” making it the country’s second-highest cause of lung cancer, besides smoking.
This is a hard news article, because it only includes facts, it is objective, it has to do with the real world, and has an impact on people who are worrying about keeping their homes warm. The article started with the lead as the first paragraph, followed by the back-up lead. Then the nut graf, which includes the “so-what statement” and the killer quote said by Philip Jalbert. The article ends with a suggestion that people can do to avoid the radon gas, but it can cost a lot money.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Biden Talks About Economy Change While Palin Shrugs off Issue
Biden Talks About Economy Change While Palin Shrugs off Issue
By Maureen Federo
Joe Biden stresses on the issues about the economy yesterday during the vice presidential debate in St. Louis, but Sarah Palin navigates to try to find a way to avoid questions that neither her and McCain are prepared for.
Sarah Palin kept going back to her issues about the U.S. being energy dependent. At the same time she is getting questioned for how, as a vice president, would she try to improve the economy.
Palin was asked to specify what is the focus of fixing the economy. Palin said that McCain agrees that “putting politics aside and putting the country first.” is their main concern. Palin worries about the image of the U.S. and says “we will never be taken advantage of.”
This is the first time the vice president candidates debate together. According to Biden, the middle class has suffered enough, and what they need is a break. Biden thinks the best rescue plan is to make sure that 95 percent of the middle class get a tax break. Because the middle class is the largest social class, cutting off their taxes helps them save money to pay for their children’s health care and college tuitions. They will be able to get a job and become successful, which is the key to bounce up the economy. Biden said, “Tax break is not a retribution, it is fairness.”
Although President Bush mentioned he will try to cut taxes, Biden and Obama fail to see Bush take action. During the Presidential Debate in Louisiana, on September 26, Obama said people who earn less than $150,000 a year, will get a break in taxes.
Because of the economic crisis today, U.S. is forced to borrow money from other countries. Citizens need to be aware of what that money is being used for. Palin opposed Biden’s comment about ending the war, and sending them to Afghanistan by saying that “their plan is a flag for surrender.“ Yet McCain said that he will not fund the troops, because there is no timetable.
While Biden and Obama are prepared to take over the world and make the United States a better place to live, Palin and McCain are still struggling to convince the citizens of the U.S.
By Maureen Federo
Joe Biden stresses on the issues about the economy yesterday during the vice presidential debate in St. Louis, but Sarah Palin navigates to try to find a way to avoid questions that neither her and McCain are prepared for.
Sarah Palin kept going back to her issues about the U.S. being energy dependent. At the same time she is getting questioned for how, as a vice president, would she try to improve the economy.
Palin was asked to specify what is the focus of fixing the economy. Palin said that McCain agrees that “putting politics aside and putting the country first.” is their main concern. Palin worries about the image of the U.S. and says “we will never be taken advantage of.”
This is the first time the vice president candidates debate together. According to Biden, the middle class has suffered enough, and what they need is a break. Biden thinks the best rescue plan is to make sure that 95 percent of the middle class get a tax break. Because the middle class is the largest social class, cutting off their taxes helps them save money to pay for their children’s health care and college tuitions. They will be able to get a job and become successful, which is the key to bounce up the economy. Biden said, “Tax break is not a retribution, it is fairness.”
Although President Bush mentioned he will try to cut taxes, Biden and Obama fail to see Bush take action. During the Presidential Debate in Louisiana, on September 26, Obama said people who earn less than $150,000 a year, will get a break in taxes.
Because of the economic crisis today, U.S. is forced to borrow money from other countries. Citizens need to be aware of what that money is being used for. Palin opposed Biden’s comment about ending the war, and sending them to Afghanistan by saying that “their plan is a flag for surrender.“ Yet McCain said that he will not fund the troops, because there is no timetable.
While Biden and Obama are prepared to take over the world and make the United States a better place to live, Palin and McCain are still struggling to convince the citizens of the U.S.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Hand-Held Guns Bring Cancer to Troops
Hand-Held Guns Bring Cancer to Troops
By Maureen Federo
Hand-held radar guns that develop cancer are ordered to be banned by the Connecticut State Police, yesterday in Meriden, Conn.
Because of concerns that troopers could develop cancer from long-term exposure to the radiation waves emitted by the devices. The ban was ordered as a precaution while researchers study the possible links between cancer and use of the devices.
A state police spokesman named Adam Berluti said, “The feeling here is to err on the side of caution until more is known about the issue.”
This move is considered to be the first of its kind by a state police agency. It comes two months after three municipal police officers in Connecticut filed workers’ compensation claims, saying they developed cancer from using hand-held radar guns.
The ban affects 70 radar guns, which will be withdrawn from service. State troopers will continue to use radar units with transmitters mounted on the outside of their cruisers.
By Maureen Federo
Hand-held radar guns that develop cancer are ordered to be banned by the Connecticut State Police, yesterday in Meriden, Conn.
Because of concerns that troopers could develop cancer from long-term exposure to the radiation waves emitted by the devices. The ban was ordered as a precaution while researchers study the possible links between cancer and use of the devices.
A state police spokesman named Adam Berluti said, “The feeling here is to err on the side of caution until more is known about the issue.”
This move is considered to be the first of its kind by a state police agency. It comes two months after three municipal police officers in Connecticut filed workers’ compensation claims, saying they developed cancer from using hand-held radar guns.
The ban affects 70 radar guns, which will be withdrawn from service. State troopers will continue to use radar units with transmitters mounted on the outside of their cruisers.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Presidential Debate
Should America End the Iraq War?
Maureen Federo
Obama and McCain debate on whether they should recruit more troops or send them home.
Maureen Federo
Obama and McCain debate on whether they should recruit more troops or send them home.
Sidekick LX
Sidekick LX Federo
Object Observation
Maureen Federo
KALAMAZOO, Mich.--The Sidekick LX is a cell phone that has functions and has a style to it. T-mobile is the only service provider for it. This cell phone is brown and has a shape of a rectangle. It is known for its screen, which flips upwards to the left. Once the screen is flipped, there is a keyboard that allows you to type letters and numbers, just like a computer.
The LX has a speaker on the left side of the phone, and a microphone on the right side. There are two buttons also on the right side, one end button to end calls and one call button to make calls. In the middle of the two buttons, there is a trackball used for navigation and scrolling. It is also used to make selections by pressing it down like a button. At the bottom of the button to make calls, there is a button that is used to go back to a previous page or menu. At the top of the button that is used to end calls, there is a cancel button that is used to cancel any action that is made.
On the left side of the LX, there is a button on top of the speaker that is used to see the main menu, which includes the settings, and other tools. At the bottom of the speaker, there is a button that is used to go back to the main screen, which allows to make calls, see the address book, go on the web, use text messaging, picture messaging, emails, media player, camera, organizer, calculator, games, and a download catalog. The main screen also shows what the LX is known for, which is a function named AIM, America Online Instant Messenger. It is a type of program that teenagers use for communication between friends and family members.
Object Observation
Maureen Federo
KALAMAZOO, Mich.--The Sidekick LX is a cell phone that has functions and has a style to it. T-mobile is the only service provider for it. This cell phone is brown and has a shape of a rectangle. It is known for its screen, which flips upwards to the left. Once the screen is flipped, there is a keyboard that allows you to type letters and numbers, just like a computer.
The LX has a speaker on the left side of the phone, and a microphone on the right side. There are two buttons also on the right side, one end button to end calls and one call button to make calls. In the middle of the two buttons, there is a trackball used for navigation and scrolling. It is also used to make selections by pressing it down like a button. At the bottom of the button to make calls, there is a button that is used to go back to a previous page or menu. At the top of the button that is used to end calls, there is a cancel button that is used to cancel any action that is made.
On the left side of the LX, there is a button on top of the speaker that is used to see the main menu, which includes the settings, and other tools. At the bottom of the speaker, there is a button that is used to go back to the main screen, which allows to make calls, see the address book, go on the web, use text messaging, picture messaging, emails, media player, camera, organizer, calculator, games, and a download catalog. The main screen also shows what the LX is known for, which is a function named AIM, America Online Instant Messenger. It is a type of program that teenagers use for communication between friends and family members.
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