Global News:
The New York Times
Chaos At the Polls in Haiti
In Port-au-Prince Haiti, some of the ballots were destroyed so it was difficult to track the winners. However, according to Gaillot Dorsainvil
“Only 3.5 percent of the voting centers had trouble, that’s not enough to ruin the election,” said the national election council president, Gaillot Dorsainvil. Not only were candidates upset with the scenario, but voters were as well. Some were convinced that it was not a mistake, but moreover the unity Party was trying to promote a win for Célestin. A candidate says, “This is an earthquake of an election, this will divide the country, not unite it.” Which was 100% true, because fingers are being pointed in a million directions and no one can do anything about it.
(http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/11/28/world/americas/HAITI.html?ref=world)
National News:
Detroit News
Missing Children
As of the Friday night, Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner Skelton from Morenchi Michigan are missing. The kids were left with a stranger by their father right before he had attempted suicide. The 9, 7, and 5 year olds were taken by a lady names Joann Taylor, and the father had expected her to give the kids to their grandmother. Little did he know that as he failed at suicide, his children would be the new kids on the black and white posters on the street signs under the breathtaking words: MISSING.
(http://detnews.com/article/20101128/METRO/11280318/Town-in-desperate-search-for-three-missing-boys)
Local News:
The Bergen Record
Burglary and Assault
After breaking into a local woman's home, the Englewood man by the name of Gustavo Cifuentes had been charged with burglary, possession a weapon, and sexual assault. He will remain in the Bergen County jail until he is bailed at a high cost of $750,000.
(http://www.northjersey.com/news/bergen/bergen_prosecutor/112810_Englewood_man_charged_in_burglary_sexual_assault.html)
Monday, November 29, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Global News
Death at a Stampede
The New York Times
The prime minister of Phnom Penh, Cambodia announces that more than 180 people died at a water festival. Then as the group was crossing a bridge, a person fell off the side, causing trauma. This festival marks the end of the rainy season, and the death of many others. Being that Cambodia is one of the poorest countries, it will be difficult for the doctors to deal with this wide-spread death.
(http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/11/22/world/asia/AP-AS-Cambodia-Stampede.html?_r=1&ref=world)
National News
Two Arrests in Shooting Death of 5-Year-Old
The New York Times
A five year old child Aaron Shannon Jr. from Los Angeles was shot n the back of the head while posing in his Spiderman Halloween costume in his backyard. Two men have been arrested for this crime, and investigations have just begun. The families had no gang ties, so there was no particular reason for the shooting.
Local News
New Jersey Teen's Fatal Beating
The Bergen Record
A 17-year-old from New Brunswick New Jersey is currently under house arrest for public beating, underage drinking, and violation of curfew. Five people were charges for the death of a 49=year-old man while he was out on a walk with his family. Although these children are only under house arrest, they will face trial as adults.
(http://www.northjersey.com/news/crime_courts/112110_House_arrest_for_NJ_teen_indicted_in_fatal_beating.html)
(http://www.northjersey.com/news/crime_courts/112110_House_arrest_for_NJ_teen_indicted_in_fatal_beating.html)
Death at a Stampede
The New York Times
The prime minister of Phnom Penh, Cambodia announces that more than 180 people died at a water festival. Then as the group was crossing a bridge, a person fell off the side, causing trauma. This festival marks the end of the rainy season, and the death of many others. Being that Cambodia is one of the poorest countries, it will be difficult for the doctors to deal with this wide-spread death.
(http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/11/22/world/asia/AP-AS-Cambodia-Stampede.html?_r=1&ref=world)
National News
The New York Times
A five year old child Aaron Shannon Jr. from Los Angeles was shot n the back of the head while posing in his Spiderman Halloween costume in his backyard. Two men have been arrested for this crime, and investigations have just begun. The families had no gang ties, so there was no particular reason for the shooting.
Local News
New Jersey Teen's Fatal Beating
The Bergen Record
A 17-year-old from New Brunswick New Jersey is currently under house arrest for public beating, underage drinking, and violation of curfew. Five people were charges for the death of a 49=year-old man while he was out on a walk with his family. Although these children are only under house arrest, they will face trial as adults.
(http://www.northjersey.com/news/crime_courts/112110_House_arrest_for_NJ_teen_indicted_in_fatal_beating.html)
(http://www.northjersey.com/news/crime_courts/112110_House_arrest_for_NJ_teen_indicted_in_fatal_beating.html)
Friday, November 19, 2010
Case Information
Case 1:
Ward v. Rock Against Racism (1989)
What was the case? Rock Against Racism, a group that played music in Central Park's music got shut down after people had complained about the excessive noise. In effect to this the audience became abusive and disruptive. The performers objected and said that it had contradicted the first Amendment. Then, after the bawl was broken up, and all voices were heard, one suggested that for future concerts, the city should supply the performers with proper equipment that would suit the city's needs.
What was the result? The outline they have created now allows for freedom of 'speech' (song) but in lower amounts, less noise just to satisfy the neighbors.
Ward v. Rock Against Racism (1989)
What was the case? Rock Against Racism, a group that played music in Central Park's music got shut down after people had complained about the excessive noise. In effect to this the audience became abusive and disruptive. The performers objected and said that it had contradicted the first Amendment. Then, after the bawl was broken up, and all voices were heard, one suggested that for future concerts, the city should supply the performers with proper equipment that would suit the city's needs.
What was the result? The outline they have created now allows for freedom of 'speech' (song) but in lower amounts, less noise just to satisfy the neighbors.
Case 2:
Marsh v. Alabama (1946)
What was the case? The U.S government was going to impose criminal punishment on a group of people for hanging religious posters around their neighborhood. The group had explained that it contradicts the first Amendment and if their town allows them to do it, they can.
What was the result? They had received no punishment and nothing was made of it.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Global News
A School Fights For Life in Battered Haiti
The New York Times
In Port-au-Prince, Haiti, a spark of hope has been lit. A public school for girls 'from first graders in hair ribbons to seniors in lip gloss,' the girls were filled with excitement. However, when assembled in the dusty parking lot, they were told that the school year and classes would be postponed for a week. Although this was upsetting to hear, there still is great hope of conquering the current epidemic and overcoming the obstacles of the hurricane.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/15/world/americas/15haiti.html?_r=1&ref=world
National New
Subway Announcer
The New York Times
As you are anticipating your business meeting, or looking forward to seeing your mother after a break, or rushing to work, the voice above you is coming all the way from Maine. Ever wonder who that lady is? It's Caroyln Hopkins, a subway announcer who has been announcing for 15 years. Her voice is heard worldwide, from Chicago to Paris where the little English spoken on the Met is her! So, next time you are awaiting your train, think of Ms. Carolyn who is busy at work, making sure you get to your destination safely.
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/14/announcing-the-subway-announcement-lady/?ref=nyregion
Local News
Letters to Prisoners
The New York Times
Officer Deborah Roberts wakes up each morning and drives to Newark, New Jersey to check mail. How exciting right? But seriously, it is her job to check every single piece of mail that enters the Northern Sate Prison before it is opened by the receiver. Coding to assembling a bomb? Cell phones with secretive numbers? Or.. a musical holiday card that's 'music box' is a bomb? All of these scenarios are situations that Deborah must consider before she allows the mail to pass her office.
http://www.northjersey.com/news/crime_courts/108085494_Prison_inmate_mail_taken_seriously.html
A School Fights For Life in Battered Haiti
The New York Times
In Port-au-Prince, Haiti, a spark of hope has been lit. A public school for girls 'from first graders in hair ribbons to seniors in lip gloss,' the girls were filled with excitement. However, when assembled in the dusty parking lot, they were told that the school year and classes would be postponed for a week. Although this was upsetting to hear, there still is great hope of conquering the current epidemic and overcoming the obstacles of the hurricane.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/15/world/americas/15haiti.html?_r=1&ref=world
National New
Subway Announcer
The New York Times
As you are anticipating your business meeting, or looking forward to seeing your mother after a break, or rushing to work, the voice above you is coming all the way from Maine. Ever wonder who that lady is? It's Caroyln Hopkins, a subway announcer who has been announcing for 15 years. Her voice is heard worldwide, from Chicago to Paris where the little English spoken on the Met is her! So, next time you are awaiting your train, think of Ms. Carolyn who is busy at work, making sure you get to your destination safely.
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/14/announcing-the-subway-announcement-lady/?ref=nyregion
Local News
Letters to Prisoners
The New York Times
Officer Deborah Roberts wakes up each morning and drives to Newark, New Jersey to check mail. How exciting right? But seriously, it is her job to check every single piece of mail that enters the Northern Sate Prison before it is opened by the receiver. Coding to assembling a bomb? Cell phones with secretive numbers? Or.. a musical holiday card that's 'music box' is a bomb? All of these scenarios are situations that Deborah must consider before she allows the mail to pass her office.
http://www.northjersey.com/news/crime_courts/108085494_Prison_inmate_mail_taken_seriously.html
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Guest Speaker
Today, we had a guest speaker whom had a wonderful education and an experience of a lifetime. As this speaker shared his experience his passion towards his occupation and his drive towards success inspired me to strive for the things I want even though they may be in far reach. He had explained to us the development of newspapers over time which really sparked my interest. If you refer back to my first post, it was about the death of newspapers. However, much like magazines and newspapers submit corrections, I would like to correct myself. It is not the 'death of newspapers', but the 'change of newspapers'. This speaker really showed me that newspapers are not dying! It is the content that is important. Sure, it is nice to smell the stained coffee and flip the pages, but when you think about it, it truly is the content that will be memorable. He had also motivated me to collect newspapers because they are memorable documents. In conclusion, this speaker had taught me a lot and also made me realize the true importance of the printing press.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Fact Checking Examples
In August 1999, the Arizona Republic fired one of their journalists Julie Amparano for a lack of siting. She had claimed that the paper had not supplied her with enough time to seek the sources. A Syrian journalist from Cox News George Baghdad had printed neumerous articles that contained plagiarized material and put the blame on his assistant. Another journalist Kathleen Breeden, a colleague (2006) at Harvard, was reported for releasing copied political cartoons from a different magazine.
Monday, November 8, 2010
November 8, 2010
Global News
The New York Times
For Afgan Wives, a Desperate Fiery Way Out
For many Afgan teens, excuse me, Afgan wives, their lives are a torture chamber. Forced marriages at such young ages (14 being the most common), and torment/beatings from their supposed 'husbands' are just two of the many reasons these young ladies would rather burn themselves nearly to death, then live in such an environment. For Afghan women, this is a normal occurrence. But just because something is a normal occurrence, does not mean it has to be accepted. Someone, somewhere, has to take action one town, one household, one family at a time.
(http://community.nytimes.com/comments/www.nytimes.com/2010/11/08/world/asia/08burn.html)
National News
The New York TImes
90 Year Old Marathon Runner
Since he was 78, John Mendes has been participating in the New York Marathon. Running? Not quite. But speed walking? You bet! The time does not matter to John, he just hopes that he will finish before it is dark! Although he used to be a smoker, the idea that it could jeopardize his running career motivated John to stop. The first few years, John had ran most of the marathon, but now, nearly doubling his time John finished with a jog to make it seem like he ran the whole way.
(http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/07/sports/07marathon.html?pagewanted=2&ref=new_york_city_marathon)
Local News
Bergen Record
Julie Ogden
Julie Ogden, a sixth grade science teacher was awarded "Person of The Year" just last year by the Board of Education at Woodcliff Middle School. But why? Was it her love for dogs, her aspiration to put a spark of interest (regarding science, of course) in every students mind? It was because she had consistently inspired students to reach for the stars and try to make the world a better place. As she teaches her students about the carbon footprint, Mrs. Ogden has left a footprint on many animals, families, and students lives.
(http://www.northjersey.com/community/106668888_Julie_Ogden__In_her_own_words.html?c=y&page=2)
The New York Times
For Afgan Wives, a Desperate Fiery Way Out
For many Afgan teens, excuse me, Afgan wives, their lives are a torture chamber. Forced marriages at such young ages (14 being the most common), and torment/beatings from their supposed 'husbands' are just two of the many reasons these young ladies would rather burn themselves nearly to death, then live in such an environment. For Afghan women, this is a normal occurrence. But just because something is a normal occurrence, does not mean it has to be accepted. Someone, somewhere, has to take action one town, one household, one family at a time.
(http://community.nytimes.com/comments/www.nytimes.com/2010/11/08/world/asia/08burn.html)
National News
The New York TImes
90 Year Old Marathon Runner
Since he was 78, John Mendes has been participating in the New York Marathon. Running? Not quite. But speed walking? You bet! The time does not matter to John, he just hopes that he will finish before it is dark! Although he used to be a smoker, the idea that it could jeopardize his running career motivated John to stop. The first few years, John had ran most of the marathon, but now, nearly doubling his time John finished with a jog to make it seem like he ran the whole way.
(http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/07/sports/07marathon.html?pagewanted=2&ref=new_york_city_marathon)
Local News
Bergen Record
Julie Ogden
Julie Ogden, a sixth grade science teacher was awarded "Person of The Year" just last year by the Board of Education at Woodcliff Middle School. But why? Was it her love for dogs, her aspiration to put a spark of interest (regarding science, of course) in every students mind? It was because she had consistently inspired students to reach for the stars and try to make the world a better place. As she teaches her students about the carbon footprint, Mrs. Ogden has left a footprint on many animals, families, and students lives.
(http://www.northjersey.com/community/106668888_Julie_Ogden__In_her_own_words.html?c=y&page=2)
Monday, November 1, 2010
Monday November 1, 2010
Local News:
The Bergen Record
Walmart Star
At 17, Charis Jones was just another cashier at one of the thousands of Walmart stores. Now at 28, he is the market manager for the northern New Jersey region for Walmart, oversees seven stores, and manages his own two. When asked his least favorite part of the business, his response was "I honestly can't say I have a dislike. Eleven years with the company and all the promotions and all the things I've been able to do, I wouldn't trade one minute of it for anything."
(http://www.northjersey.com/news/106395573_At_28_he_s_a_rising_star_with_Walmart.html?c=y&page=2)
National News:
The New York Times
Cruise Ship Barley Squeezes Under Bridge
The Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas was returning to its port in Fort Lauderdale when it underwent a tight squeeze under Denmark's Storebaelt Bridge. They plan on repairing the issue, and then returning to the regular sailing schedule. All passengers were safely secured and continued their trip, expecting to arrive on the 11th of November.
Global News:
The New York Times
Although Dilma Rousseff has no elected political experience, she was recently elected as the Brazilian president. Much like how America has elected their first african-american president, this is the first woman to be elected into such a high position. Many think that these two events will alter society in many ways and see it as an opportunity for change. Will this change be bad or good?
The Bergen Record
Walmart Star
At 17, Charis Jones was just another cashier at one of the thousands of Walmart stores. Now at 28, he is the market manager for the northern New Jersey region for Walmart, oversees seven stores, and manages his own two. When asked his least favorite part of the business, his response was "I honestly can't say I have a dislike. Eleven years with the company and all the promotions and all the things I've been able to do, I wouldn't trade one minute of it for anything."
(http://www.northjersey.com/news/106395573_At_28_he_s_a_rising_star_with_Walmart.html?c=y&page=2)
National News:
The New York Times
Cruise Ship Barley Squeezes Under Bridge
The Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas was returning to its port in Fort Lauderdale when it underwent a tight squeeze under Denmark's Storebaelt Bridge. They plan on repairing the issue, and then returning to the regular sailing schedule. All passengers were safely secured and continued their trip, expecting to arrive on the 11th of November.
Global News:
The New York Times
Brazilian President
(http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/01/world/americas/01brazil.html?ref=world)
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