Today we have our big brainstorming Tower meeting. We have invited Prov Execs, our marketing team, an outsourced PR firm, and some other people from the community to help us "Think Big". We are not making any decisions today, but it just to help get our wheels turning and start planning ahead. We do know for sure that Tower events will begin with a blessing a week before the grand opening. Today I will be responsible for taking the notes on a big notepad for people to see.
After the meeting, Cheri is taking Shannon, myself and I believe Bri out to lunch for our work at the Run of the Mill. Then I will spend the rest of the afternoon working on my article from Camp Prov and try to get some work done on a display board for Shannon. My goodbye lunch is on Monday and its hard to believe my time here has almost come to a close.
Next Wednesday will be my last day and its hard to believe I will have completed close to 18 hours. I still have to write this article, do some work for Susan, fix up the rest of the Speakers Bureau stuff and gather the final info for the Community Benefit Report.
I will post notes later on how the Tower meeting went.
Hours: 9a-4p
Thursday, July 22, 2010
7/21 Colby-Pacific
Wednesday I started my morning out very early on the Colby campus for the clinical ethics board meeting. This meeting happens twice a month and I was fortunate enough to sit in on the meeting with VP of spirituality and mission integration, Tim Serban, for Prov. It was great to be in the meeting because it was very similar to the biomedical ethics course I had just completed in the spring and extremely interesting to talk about real controversial ethical topics.
Then I came back to Pacific and we had our weekly staff meeting. We spent a lot of time reflecting on the festival from the weekend before--what we liked, didn't like, plan to do differently, etc. Then we spent a little while brainstorming for the Tower meeting we will be having Thurs.
Hours: 7a-4p
Then I came back to Pacific and we had our weekly staff meeting. We spent a lot of time reflecting on the festival from the weekend before--what we liked, didn't like, plan to do differently, etc. Then we spent a little while brainstorming for the Tower meeting we will be having Thurs.
Hours: 7a-4p
7/20 Pacific
Today I wentto Pacific rather than Prov PG because in the afternoon I went to Camp Prov with Cheri and King5. King 5 wanted to do a story on the camp and follow a family around there, so not only did I get to experience the camp, I got to experience what it was like working with an organization and how they help the news to get a good story. John Sharify and his videographer were both in tow--following a mom who had two kids at the camp with dwarfism and trekias.
Camp Prov is for disabled or (special needs) children who receive therapy throughout the year at the Prov Children's Center. The camp runs for about 6 weeks but each kid goes for a week on either the morning or afternoon shift.
I haven't seen so much joy and happiness in people as I saw that afternoon in a really long time. All of the people there were truly amazing and it will be a great story.
Hours: 9a-4p
Camp Prov is for disabled or (special needs) children who receive therapy throughout the year at the Prov Children's Center. The camp runs for about 6 weeks but each kid goes for a week on either the morning or afternoon shift.
I haven't seen so much joy and happiness in people as I saw that afternoon in a really long time. All of the people there were truly amazing and it will be a great story.
Hours: 9a-4p
7/19/10 ProvPG
Monday I got to come into work a little late because of working 20 hours at the Festival over the weekend. Monday I worked on small projects--like calling the winners of the drawing, printing out the Pulse and having it signed, meeting with Susan's daughter and getting a copy of a couple LSAT practice exams, ordering an invoice for the fishbowls, etc.
Hours: 11a-4p
Hours: 11a-4p
Monday, July 19, 2010
Mill Creek Festival 7/17-7/18
Saturday Hours: 7:30a-6:30p, 11hrs
Sunday Hours: 10:00a-7:00p, 9hrs
20hrs total for MC Festival
At the festival, I was in charge of organizing all of the volunteers from Jackson High. On saturday am, we had to set everything up from game boards, display boards, tables, tents, etc. When the volunteers arrived, I had some blowing up balloons, some handing balloons out, some giving children temporary tattoos, and some rallying volunteers to try on the "drunk driving glasses".
Some students were more helpful than others, and one day a bouqet of balloons was found ditched under a rock. Besides that, the volunteers were extremely helpful.
There were two major games--a spinning wheel and a matching board game. Each had valuable info to the public about ProvPG and the New Medical Tower. There was also a booth for the organ ladies who did demonstrations all day long which consistently had a crowd.
We gave away water bottles (which were a huge hit) as well as Prov dog bandanas bc Prov sponsored the Pet Plaza. We also had giveaway bags w/ Prov info and hand sanitizer.
Overall the event was a big success, and we will be discussing at this wednesday's staff meeting how they can improve/change for next year.
Sunday Hours: 10:00a-7:00p, 9hrs
20hrs total for MC Festival
At the festival, I was in charge of organizing all of the volunteers from Jackson High. On saturday am, we had to set everything up from game boards, display boards, tables, tents, etc. When the volunteers arrived, I had some blowing up balloons, some handing balloons out, some giving children temporary tattoos, and some rallying volunteers to try on the "drunk driving glasses".
Some students were more helpful than others, and one day a bouqet of balloons was found ditched under a rock. Besides that, the volunteers were extremely helpful.
There were two major games--a spinning wheel and a matching board game. Each had valuable info to the public about ProvPG and the New Medical Tower. There was also a booth for the organ ladies who did demonstrations all day long which consistently had a crowd.
We gave away water bottles (which were a huge hit) as well as Prov dog bandanas bc Prov sponsored the Pet Plaza. We also had giveaway bags w/ Prov info and hand sanitizer.
Overall the event was a big success, and we will be discussing at this wednesday's staff meeting how they can improve/change for next year.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
7/15/10 Pacific
Began the morning with checking e-mail, went over a couple things with Cheri, trying to find an LSAT prep course online, reviewed the display board for the festival with the photos I took at Mill Creek and am now trying to start Julie Zarn's ED slide show for the speakers bureau.
Neck and back/head are hurting today and last night...hard to focus when my forehead is pounding.
Yesterday I got the schedule for the Mill Creek festival and I will be in charge of the volunteers. This involves volunteers at the Pet Plaza, blowing balloons, handing out balloons, and giving away the temporary tattoos. I have to be there 7:45am Sat until 6pm and about 10:30a Sun-6p
Hours: 9a-4p
Neck and back/head are hurting today and last night...hard to focus when my forehead is pounding.
Yesterday I got the schedule for the Mill Creek festival and I will be in charge of the volunteers. This involves volunteers at the Pet Plaza, blowing balloons, handing out balloons, and giving away the temporary tattoos. I have to be there 7:45am Sat until 6pm and about 10:30a Sun-6p
Hours: 9a-4p
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
7/14/10 Pacific
Staff meeting today--gave reflection. Meeting lasted 3 hours and was mostly Tower talk. Had presentation by Foundation.
Went to lunch w/ dad and had him edit the mission article for the post.
Spent the rest of the afternoon working on stuff for the festival! Busyyyy day. Still need to re-write Julie Zarn's bio and review David Renne's slide show presentation.
Hours: 8:30a-4p
Went to lunch w/ dad and had him edit the mission article for the post.
Spent the rest of the afternoon working on stuff for the festival! Busyyyy day. Still need to re-write Julie Zarn's bio and review David Renne's slide show presentation.
Hours: 8:30a-4p
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
7/13/10 ProvPG
Went to Providence Everett Healthcare Clinic--took pics of Dr. Nizza with a little girl and got some great shots and quotes. Spent the day editing photos, ordering fish bowls for festival, and typing article. I'm really excited about this article...its going to be a good one!!
Hours: 9am-4pm
7/12/10
Hours: 9a-4pm
was at ProvPG--finished festival Q's, color coded them, etc
Hours: 9am-4pm
7/12/10
Hours: 9a-4pm
was at ProvPG--finished festival Q's, color coded them, etc
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Run of the Mill 5k 7/10/10
5k this morning in Mill Creek began at 6:30 am for me. Registration began at 7:30am and the race started at 9. Had to stay and promote Prov Cancer Partnership and was there till 12:30 pm
Total hours: 6
Total hours: 6
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
7/8/10 Thurs Prov Pacific
Meeting with Tim Serban
http://www.providence.org/everett/foundation/news_and_publications/80_PGF_Annual_Report.htm
Thursdays meeting with Tim went very well. He directed me to a lot of other people that I could work with to compose the Community Benefit bank. We also discussed school, and talked about how I was a philosophy/ethics major for a long time. He too studied philosophy before getting his masters in Theology and has invited me to sit on the clinical ethics board meeting next Weds. morning at 7am. It will be extremely interesting to sit in on a real ethical board discussion.
Later in the afternoon I met with David Renne, fitness and ergonomics specialist. We went over his slides to prepare for the Speakers Bureau. People seem to be taking the sheet I made with public speaking tips very well, but not many have their actual presentations prepared yet. It is understandable, but hard for me to go over material with them when they don't have the material quite yet.
Hours: 9am-4:00pm
http://nwsa.wa.providence.org/eboard/weekly/documents/Source_2010-07-09_FINAL.pdf
http://www.providence.org/everett/foundation/news_and_publications/80_PGF_Annual_Report.htm
Thursdays meeting with Tim went very well. He directed me to a lot of other people that I could work with to compose the Community Benefit bank. We also discussed school, and talked about how I was a philosophy/ethics major for a long time. He too studied philosophy before getting his masters in Theology and has invited me to sit on the clinical ethics board meeting next Weds. morning at 7am. It will be extremely interesting to sit in on a real ethical board discussion.
Later in the afternoon I met with David Renne, fitness and ergonomics specialist. We went over his slides to prepare for the Speakers Bureau. People seem to be taking the sheet I made with public speaking tips very well, but not many have their actual presentations prepared yet. It is understandable, but hard for me to go over material with them when they don't have the material quite yet.
Hours: 9am-4:00pm
http://nwsa.wa.providence.org/eboard/weekly/documents/Source_2010-07-09_FINAL.pdf
7/7/10 Wednesday Prov Pacific
This morning I was set to give my reflection at the staff meeting but it was cancelled because Shannon and Cheri are both out of office for the week. Which I suppose is a good thing because I am exhausted but it will give me more time to 'reflect' and possibly come up with something better for next week.
Now, I am working on information for the Speaker's Bureau. Today at 1:00 pm I have a meeting with Director of Emergency Services Julie Zarn at the Colby Campus in the Medical Office Building. I will review with her the information she wishes to present during her presentation and help critique that so she can deliver her message to people successfully.
Then I will come back to Pacific and review things online before I meet with Spiritual director, Tim Serban tomorrow morning also at Colby. I will be creating a type of 'community bank of stories' for Cheri and Tim will lead me to many different avenues for stories and information.
Also, this morning I had to take Susan over to my car to get the big huge box with the wheel in it. It cost $30 total to have the wheel boxed up for the festival.
I just met with Julie Zarn, Director of Emergency Services at the Colby Campus. I gave her a 3-D outline for her speech for the Speakers Bureau and once she has created her main points I will help her to create a title and form the layout of her speech. I left her with the "Speakers Bureau 3-d Outline" as an example for her to work with and plan on e-mailing to discuss a title soon.
Now I am reviewing information to meet with Spirituality Director Tim Serban in the morning. I will be meeting with him at 10am to create a community benefit bank where we can pull stories whenever necessary. I am reviewing some info online now but it is difficult navigating my away around the website.
Hours: 9:00a-4:00p
Now, I am working on information for the Speaker's Bureau. Today at 1:00 pm I have a meeting with Director of Emergency Services Julie Zarn at the Colby Campus in the Medical Office Building. I will review with her the information she wishes to present during her presentation and help critique that so she can deliver her message to people successfully.
Then I will come back to Pacific and review things online before I meet with Spiritual director, Tim Serban tomorrow morning also at Colby. I will be creating a type of 'community bank of stories' for Cheri and Tim will lead me to many different avenues for stories and information.
Also, this morning I had to take Susan over to my car to get the big huge box with the wheel in it. It cost $30 total to have the wheel boxed up for the festival.
I just met with Julie Zarn, Director of Emergency Services at the Colby Campus. I gave her a 3-D outline for her speech for the Speakers Bureau and once she has created her main points I will help her to create a title and form the layout of her speech. I left her with the "Speakers Bureau 3-d Outline" as an example for her to work with and plan on e-mailing to discuss a title soon.
Now I am reviewing information to meet with Spirituality Director Tim Serban in the morning. I will be meeting with him at 10am to create a community benefit bank where we can pull stories whenever necessary. I am reviewing some info online now but it is difficult navigating my away around the website.
Hours: 9:00a-4:00p
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Reflection 7/7/10
Symbol for Happiness
http://www.inspirational-short-stories.com/symbol-for-happiness.html
- Tom! Did you hear me?
My wife´s tone made me sigh, put the newspaper away and rise.
- Ok, ok, I´ll go.
I opened the front door and saw our next door neighbor, Mrs Fitzpatrick, sitting on her porch. She had a cast on her leg. I saw her watching the lawn and tapping her chin with her finger.
The lawn. That was what had made my wife to push me through the door.
- Just look at it! All those weeds! She can´t mow it herself. You go out now and do what a good neigbor should!
And so I had come to mow her lawn on this beautiful Saturday morning.
- Ah, Tom! she waved at me and smiled broadly, - Good to see you! Here, come sit with me for a while.
I got to her porch and sat on a bench.
- Beautiful morning! she beamed at me.
- Err, yes, it sure is, I said. I hadn´t expected her to be this cheerful with a broken leg and all.
- Just looking at my lawn, she said.
- Oh yes, the lawn. Well I came here to...
- Isn´t it just beautiful! she interrupted me.
I shut my mouth. I looked around. Weeds, dandelions... Not at all the velvety green lawn like everyone else´s in the neighborhood.
- Beautiful...?
- Just look at those dandelions!
I did just that. Saw the lawn positively overtaken by them. They should be dug up with their roots and soon. I sure hoped my wife did not think I would do that too. Mowing the lawn would have to do for today.
- Now dandelion sure is a symbol for happiness! she smiled.
- I´m not sure I follow... I stammered, - A dandelion as a symbol for happiness?
- Look at that bright beautiful yellow color! If that isn´t a happy cheerful color, I don´t know what is! And it spreads just like happiness.
She laughed at my expression.
- I know, you think I´m batty. But just think about it! If you are really happy, you do good things that bring joy to the people around you. And once they get happy, they do the same. And so the happiness spreads. Just like a dandelion. It blooms, sharing its shiny sunny color with everyone and sends its seeds into the wind - and before you know it, you have a hundred copies of the sunny little flower around you.
- But it is a weed... I tried.
- A weed, that´s funny. I´ve been sitting here for a while now, watching everyone work on their garden. And I mean work. It doesn´t look very joyful - just working to make you lawn look short and thick and green. You know I never see any of the neighbors sit and just look at their beautiful lawn. They just work on it and don´t enjoy it.
Well she sure got that one right. I never heard anyone talk about their lawn unless it was to complain how much work it was.
- Everyone seems to be complaining about how stressfull life is, she said.
And then she said the thing I wrote down once I got home. I still write it on the first page of all my calendars when the new year begins, and glue a little picture of a dandelion next to it.
- What a bad day, they say. And I look at the dandelions and see a thousand little suns.
CONCLUDING:
Our days are so filled with things to do these days that we seem to start running from the moment we get out of bed. Busy busy busy… In our hurry we forget to admire the beauty of life all around us - in those tiny little details like the daffodils in this story. Often it is an illness or some unexpected event that forces us to stop and gives us time to look at our surroundings instead of running through them.
Choose one thing to look at
Try to relax your mind today by choosing one thing today. It can be a flower, it can be a painting, it can be your pen if you wish.
Read more: http://www.inspirational-short-stories.com/symbol-for-happiness.html#ixzz0sxffSiNk
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http://www.inspirational-short-stories.com/symbol-for-happiness.html
- Tom! Did you hear me?
My wife´s tone made me sigh, put the newspaper away and rise.
- Ok, ok, I´ll go.
I opened the front door and saw our next door neighbor, Mrs Fitzpatrick, sitting on her porch. She had a cast on her leg. I saw her watching the lawn and tapping her chin with her finger.
The lawn. That was what had made my wife to push me through the door.
- Just look at it! All those weeds! She can´t mow it herself. You go out now and do what a good neigbor should!
And so I had come to mow her lawn on this beautiful Saturday morning.
- Ah, Tom! she waved at me and smiled broadly, - Good to see you! Here, come sit with me for a while.
I got to her porch and sat on a bench.
- Beautiful morning! she beamed at me.
- Err, yes, it sure is, I said. I hadn´t expected her to be this cheerful with a broken leg and all.
- Just looking at my lawn, she said.
- Oh yes, the lawn. Well I came here to...
- Isn´t it just beautiful! she interrupted me.
I shut my mouth. I looked around. Weeds, dandelions... Not at all the velvety green lawn like everyone else´s in the neighborhood.
- Beautiful...?
- Just look at those dandelions!
I did just that. Saw the lawn positively overtaken by them. They should be dug up with their roots and soon. I sure hoped my wife did not think I would do that too. Mowing the lawn would have to do for today.
- Now dandelion sure is a symbol for happiness! she smiled.
- I´m not sure I follow... I stammered, - A dandelion as a symbol for happiness?
- Look at that bright beautiful yellow color! If that isn´t a happy cheerful color, I don´t know what is! And it spreads just like happiness.
She laughed at my expression.
- I know, you think I´m batty. But just think about it! If you are really happy, you do good things that bring joy to the people around you. And once they get happy, they do the same. And so the happiness spreads. Just like a dandelion. It blooms, sharing its shiny sunny color with everyone and sends its seeds into the wind - and before you know it, you have a hundred copies of the sunny little flower around you.
- But it is a weed... I tried.
- A weed, that´s funny. I´ve been sitting here for a while now, watching everyone work on their garden. And I mean work. It doesn´t look very joyful - just working to make you lawn look short and thick and green. You know I never see any of the neighbors sit and just look at their beautiful lawn. They just work on it and don´t enjoy it.
Well she sure got that one right. I never heard anyone talk about their lawn unless it was to complain how much work it was.
- Everyone seems to be complaining about how stressfull life is, she said.
And then she said the thing I wrote down once I got home. I still write it on the first page of all my calendars when the new year begins, and glue a little picture of a dandelion next to it.
- What a bad day, they say. And I look at the dandelions and see a thousand little suns.
CONCLUDING:
Our days are so filled with things to do these days that we seem to start running from the moment we get out of bed. Busy busy busy… In our hurry we forget to admire the beauty of life all around us - in those tiny little details like the daffodils in this story. Often it is an illness or some unexpected event that forces us to stop and gives us time to look at our surroundings instead of running through them.
Choose one thing to look at
Try to relax your mind today by choosing one thing today. It can be a flower, it can be a painting, it can be your pen if you wish.
Read more: http://www.inspirational-short-stories.com/symbol-for-happiness.html#ixzz0sxffSiNk
Lovely, inspiring products! Inspirational Short Stories products
Tues 7/6/10 ProvPG
Checking e-mails, organizing questions on sheet for Mill Creek Festival, counting ice packs and later taking spinning wheel to UPS to get packaged up. Important for me to be careful lifting the boxes of ice packs though because of my back/neck.
Hours: 9:00-4:00
Hours: 9:00-4:00
Thursday, July 1, 2010
7/1/10 Thurs at Pacific
Finished Dawson Place article today. Went to lunch with dad at anthonys and had him edit. Then was e-mailing back and forth with Cheri on edits and finally completed a copy for the Source that comes out next Friday, yay!! So exciting to have my first article published. Although, the wellness article on Jamie Smith needs to be completed and sent in by tomorrow as well so that should be interesting. I feel very confident about the wellness article. Jamie's story is absolutely amazing and heart felt and I can't wait to share.
Hours today: 9:00am-5:00pm
Finished Jamie's article, then had to work on edits and mailing back and forth with Rebecca. Overall, Rebecca was excited about the article and just received a picture of Jamie for it today.
Friday Hours spent on article: 10am-12pm
Hours today: 9:00am-5:00pm
Finished Jamie's article, then had to work on edits and mailing back and forth with Rebecca. Overall, Rebecca was excited about the article and just received a picture of Jamie for it today.
Friday Hours spent on article: 10am-12pm
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
6/30/10 Wed. Prov Pacific
Staff meeting at 9am this morning...got here about 7:40
Staff meeting went well...discussed opening date for the new tower and lots of discussion on opening activities. What should we have at the open house? Entertainment, tours, etc. Also, we are deciding on questions to ask the focus group we are used for research on the new tower.
I am next for reflections! Scaryyy...hopefully I will find something meaningful and creative. I prefer to do it on my own and not have to ask dad for help (trying to make a name for myself other than Tom Brennan's daughter).
Afterwards, I called and interviewed Gayle. Gayle is the manager of the Intervention Center for Assault and Abuse for the Dawson Place. I got some info on her position, as well as her insight to the new move taking place on July 6th.
Then I received a phone call from David Renne, fitness and ergonomics specialist here at Providence. I am writing a wellness story on Jamie Smith (RN) and her experience with David here at Prov. He told me about his job, his goals and how he helped Jamie Smith to achieve her goals.
I will be calling Jamie after 1:30 pm. I wanted to meet with her in person but she is very busy with a 2 and a half year old so I will be conducting the interview over the phone.
Finally got ahold of Jamie. Her story was so touching and inspirational. She has definitely had her share of hardships but it was a beautiful story and I am lucky to have interviewed her.
I will be working on putting that story together tomorrow and this weekend. I was also assigned a few new projects from Cheri today and will update tomorrow
Hours: 7:40am-4:30pm
Staff meeting went well...discussed opening date for the new tower and lots of discussion on opening activities. What should we have at the open house? Entertainment, tours, etc. Also, we are deciding on questions to ask the focus group we are used for research on the new tower.
I am next for reflections! Scaryyy...hopefully I will find something meaningful and creative. I prefer to do it on my own and not have to ask dad for help (trying to make a name for myself other than Tom Brennan's daughter).
Afterwards, I called and interviewed Gayle. Gayle is the manager of the Intervention Center for Assault and Abuse for the Dawson Place. I got some info on her position, as well as her insight to the new move taking place on July 6th.
Then I received a phone call from David Renne, fitness and ergonomics specialist here at Providence. I am writing a wellness story on Jamie Smith (RN) and her experience with David here at Prov. He told me about his job, his goals and how he helped Jamie Smith to achieve her goals.
I will be calling Jamie after 1:30 pm. I wanted to meet with her in person but she is very busy with a 2 and a half year old so I will be conducting the interview over the phone.
Finally got ahold of Jamie. Her story was so touching and inspirational. She has definitely had her share of hardships but it was a beautiful story and I am lucky to have interviewed her.
I will be working on putting that story together tomorrow and this weekend. I was also assigned a few new projects from Cheri today and will update tomorrow
Hours: 7:40am-4:30pm
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
6/29/10 Tues @ ProvPG
Today I worked on finishing up the times of the photo shoot for the new physicians/RNs for Thursday. Then I spent the day taking pictures of patients, physicians and RNs for the display board for the Mill Creek Festival.
Some patients were reluctant to have their pictures taken or to sign the release form. Which is understandable, I dont know that if I was going to the doctor because I was sick or something if I would want to have my picture taken.
But I did meet one extremely nice older lady who raved about Providence and the excellent care she's been receiving for the last 5 years since she moved here from NY.
It is exciting to see the people who make Providence hospital what it is. It was also nice meeting some of the physicians today. Most were extremely cooperative, friendly and had a good time while I snapped a couple shots.
I will try and get a couple more this afternoon and then I will be on to the other clinics probably early on next week. Then it will be time to put the board together and send it off for printing! The display board will be conducted on the InDesign program.
I am waiting to hear back on the approval of our questions for the game board. We have about 3 weeks until the festival! One week from tomorrow morning is time for my reflection at the staff meeting, scary!!
Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm
Some patients were reluctant to have their pictures taken or to sign the release form. Which is understandable, I dont know that if I was going to the doctor because I was sick or something if I would want to have my picture taken.
But I did meet one extremely nice older lady who raved about Providence and the excellent care she's been receiving for the last 5 years since she moved here from NY.
It is exciting to see the people who make Providence hospital what it is. It was also nice meeting some of the physicians today. Most were extremely cooperative, friendly and had a good time while I snapped a couple shots.
I will try and get a couple more this afternoon and then I will be on to the other clinics probably early on next week. Then it will be time to put the board together and send it off for printing! The display board will be conducted on the InDesign program.
I am waiting to hear back on the approval of our questions for the game board. We have about 3 weeks until the festival! One week from tomorrow morning is time for my reflection at the staff meeting, scary!!
Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm
Monday, June 28, 2010
Week two--6/28/10 Mon.
To-do List:
- Finish ProvPG Q's
- Make ProvPG to-do list for game board and game board instructions
- Interview Cheryl Sackrider for Dawson Place move
- Email Jamie Smith to set up interview for this week
- Finish Press release on Dawson Place
- Begin wellness article with Jamie & Fitness specialist
- Schedule photo shoot
Today I finished the ProvPG questions for the wheel. It took all day-- lots of different subjects to come up with questions for. The subjects had about 15 questions each. Now we will wait for the questions to get approval before we can print them out and cut and paste them onto cards for the festival. The cards will vary in color for each subject.
I also sent an order to the company who made the wheel for a carrying case for it. The total came out to be around $500 so we decided not to purchase the carrying case. Instead, I've been looking around for a box thats 40x40x10' that will fit the wheel.
I finally found that UPS in downtown Kirkland would be willing to help me construct a cardboard box for the wheel. It will be inexpensive and way more cost effective. However, the wheel is very heavy and not easy to maneuver around.
I also spent the morning emailing physicians and new staff for the photo shoot. It seems that the 1st of July will work best for Dr. Wu but haven't heard back from him yet. I also need to email the photographer and see if thursday morning will work for him.
Once the questions are complete we will do a run through of the game before taking it to be packaged. The festival is July 17th, 2010.
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
Friday, June 25, 2010
Day Three! First day at ProvPG
Yesterday was my first day at ProvPG. I was there with Susan (head of marketing at ProvPG) and Shannon (marketing assistant in both locations). When I first arrived they were playing with the huge wheel/game board type thing that will be used at the Mill Creek Festival in July.
The wheel is very large, very stimulating and very engaging. It is a great tool to get the community involved, learn interesting health care facts, and earn prizes. We were discussing the way we want to have the questions laid out, and if we are going to have kids questions seperate from adult.
After Susan left for a leadership forum, I spent time with Shannon on the computer learning about the different files and photos and also the Adobe program called InDesign.
I have worked with Adobe a lot but mostly for portrait photography but it will be interesting to use the program for announcement boards for things such as new hours. They also used a photo bank IStock photo in which you can test and purchase photos in different sizes.
The rest of the afternoon I e-mailed people about setting up a photo shoot for new physicians. Then I tried to think of questions for the different subjects- we want to have at least 15 questions for each subject ideally.
It was a good day at ProvPG. I also watched a video for this new idea of having a little youtube clip of the physician on there profile page where new customers can go online and watch the clip before coming in to see the doctor. It is an excellent idea, but I felt the video needs a little work as far being more engaging.
I will be at ProvPG Mon./Tues. and the hospital Wed./Thurs.
Start time: 9:00am-5:00pm
The wheel is very large, very stimulating and very engaging. It is a great tool to get the community involved, learn interesting health care facts, and earn prizes. We were discussing the way we want to have the questions laid out, and if we are going to have kids questions seperate from adult.
After Susan left for a leadership forum, I spent time with Shannon on the computer learning about the different files and photos and also the Adobe program called InDesign.
I have worked with Adobe a lot but mostly for portrait photography but it will be interesting to use the program for announcement boards for things such as new hours. They also used a photo bank IStock photo in which you can test and purchase photos in different sizes.
The rest of the afternoon I e-mailed people about setting up a photo shoot for new physicians. Then I tried to think of questions for the different subjects- we want to have at least 15 questions for each subject ideally.
It was a good day at ProvPG. I also watched a video for this new idea of having a little youtube clip of the physician on there profile page where new customers can go online and watch the clip before coming in to see the doctor. It is an excellent idea, but I felt the video needs a little work as far being more engaging.
I will be at ProvPG Mon./Tues. and the hospital Wed./Thurs.
Start time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Day Two 6/23/10
Went to get badge at 8am at the Colby Campus but didn't have required form. Just arrived at Pacific campus and have filled out the form and now need a signature from Teresa. There is a 'team meeting' at 9am.
Team meeting went well today. Began with 'reflection'. This week Cheri shared a story about the original leader of girl scouts, her hardships and how she came about creating Girl Scouts of America. Very inspirational, put selfless acts into perspective and what we need to focus on. In two weeks it will be my turn for reflection. They are required to start every meeting.
At the meeting we discussed screen saver pilots. Research has been done to see if Providence employees like or dislike set screen savers showing up on their computers. There were technical issues for some, and for those that experienced technical issues they said that the screen savers were invasive. But for the most part, people enjoyed the screen savers and generally remembered the message portrayed on the screen. However, the problem with the screen saver idea is that the screens will need to be updated every two weeks. What information will be up there? I suggested writings from the little book outside the chapel. Pictures will also be included, as well as other comments, quotes, pictures, etc from around the hospital and community.
After I went back to Colby and got my badge, Rebecca gave me a story. The hospital is busy promoting health and wellness for its employees and so Rebecca showed me an email between the fitness specialist here at Providence and nurse he helped. I will be contacting both parties and hopefully interviewing them for an article for the source. I will also include tips from other Providence employees that posted on Dave's blog about health tips.
Lastly, I met with Cheri about creating a community benefit bank. She needs good, positive inspirational stories that shares with Providence where all of our non-profit work is going. Personal as well as programs. I need to interview Tim Serband, Director of Mission and Spiritual Care to get some leads on where to go. I will also be writing a story on the Press Release for the Dawson Place about their new move. That needs to be turned in next week as well as the story for Rebecca.
I am leaving today with e-mailing Tim Serband. I need to explain what I hope to achieve and see if he has any time to meet with me next week or send me any documents.
Tomorrow I will be spending my day in Mill Creek. For the rest of summer I will be spending Mon./Tues. in Mill Creek with Susan and wed./thurs. here in Everett.
Start time: 8:00am-4:00pm
Team meeting went well today. Began with 'reflection'. This week Cheri shared a story about the original leader of girl scouts, her hardships and how she came about creating Girl Scouts of America. Very inspirational, put selfless acts into perspective and what we need to focus on. In two weeks it will be my turn for reflection. They are required to start every meeting.
At the meeting we discussed screen saver pilots. Research has been done to see if Providence employees like or dislike set screen savers showing up on their computers. There were technical issues for some, and for those that experienced technical issues they said that the screen savers were invasive. But for the most part, people enjoyed the screen savers and generally remembered the message portrayed on the screen. However, the problem with the screen saver idea is that the screens will need to be updated every two weeks. What information will be up there? I suggested writings from the little book outside the chapel. Pictures will also be included, as well as other comments, quotes, pictures, etc from around the hospital and community.
After I went back to Colby and got my badge, Rebecca gave me a story. The hospital is busy promoting health and wellness for its employees and so Rebecca showed me an email between the fitness specialist here at Providence and nurse he helped. I will be contacting both parties and hopefully interviewing them for an article for the source. I will also include tips from other Providence employees that posted on Dave's blog about health tips.
Lastly, I met with Cheri about creating a community benefit bank. She needs good, positive inspirational stories that shares with Providence where all of our non-profit work is going. Personal as well as programs. I need to interview Tim Serband, Director of Mission and Spiritual Care to get some leads on where to go. I will also be writing a story on the Press Release for the Dawson Place about their new move. That needs to be turned in next week as well as the story for Rebecca.
I am leaving today with e-mailing Tim Serband. I need to explain what I hope to achieve and see if he has any time to meet with me next week or send me any documents.
Tomorrow I will be spending my day in Mill Creek. For the rest of summer I will be spending Mon./Tues. in Mill Creek with Susan and wed./thurs. here in Everett.
Start time: 8:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
First day on the job
Today I started the first day of my internship. Unfortunately there was a major accident on 405 on my way to work this morning, but ended up not being too late. I had to first go to the Colby Campus (where dad works) to get my TB shot. I will have to return on Friday to have them look at it. Then I came to the Pacific Campus where the Marketing/Comm Department is located.
Shannon, marketing assistant, who will be overseeing most of my work this summer is out sick today. So I had the pleasure of spending the day with Cheri. Cheri first gave me a tour of the department and I have my own little desk shared in the back room with a contractor.
Cheri then gave me a tour of the hospital. The cafeteria is very nice with a large eating area. Then we went to the children's area and even visited the NICU-Newborns Intensive Care Unit. There we met a lady who I will be working with in July to write a story on one of Providence's children with disabilities camps.
Then we came back, got my login set up and I have been researching "The Source" and other online news services of Providence.
I had lunch with Cheri and it was nice getting to know her family life. Teresa joined us for lunch for a little while as well, and is a Comm graduate from WSU, with a daughter going there in the Fall.
Teresa discused the current issue of renaming the Providence Physicians Group. Research has been done to decide if it should be Providence Health Network, Providence Physicians Group or others.
After taking the Com409 course, it was interesting to actually hear people discuss the results of research and how it can be applied in the field.
This afternoon I will be accompanying Cheri to a meeting on the Colby campus and getting a tour over there as well. I look forward to learning more about the Providence Health Care system and the field of marketing/communications as a whole.
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
Core Values of Providence from The Source--Issue 4/2/10
"The Heritage Award is given to an employee, physician or volunteer who exemplifies the Core Values of Providence—Respect, Compassion, Justice, Excellence and Stewardship—in his or her work."
Shannon, marketing assistant, who will be overseeing most of my work this summer is out sick today. So I had the pleasure of spending the day with Cheri. Cheri first gave me a tour of the department and I have my own little desk shared in the back room with a contractor.
Cheri then gave me a tour of the hospital. The cafeteria is very nice with a large eating area. Then we went to the children's area and even visited the NICU-Newborns Intensive Care Unit. There we met a lady who I will be working with in July to write a story on one of Providence's children with disabilities camps.
Then we came back, got my login set up and I have been researching "The Source" and other online news services of Providence.
I had lunch with Cheri and it was nice getting to know her family life. Teresa joined us for lunch for a little while as well, and is a Comm graduate from WSU, with a daughter going there in the Fall.
Teresa discused the current issue of renaming the Providence Physicians Group. Research has been done to decide if it should be Providence Health Network, Providence Physicians Group or others.
After taking the Com409 course, it was interesting to actually hear people discuss the results of research and how it can be applied in the field.
This afternoon I will be accompanying Cheri to a meeting on the Colby campus and getting a tour over there as well. I look forward to learning more about the Providence Health Care system and the field of marketing/communications as a whole.
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
Core Values of Providence from The Source--Issue 4/2/10
"The Heritage Award is given to an employee, physician or volunteer who exemplifies the Core Values of Providence—Respect, Compassion, Justice, Excellence and Stewardship—in his or her work."
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Research Exercise
1. How does Pullman compare to other cities for hate crimes?
In 2006, Pullman had 4 out of 37 of Washington's sexual orientation hate crimes and no other reported hate crimes.
In 2007, Pullman had 1 out of 39 sexual orientation hate crimes and no other reported hate crimes.
In 2008, Pullman had 1 out of 35 religion hate crimes and no other reported hate crimes.
Overall, Pullman's crime rates seemed fairly low in comparison to other cities in Washington State. Although if there was to be one hate crime of concern for Pullman in the last five years, it would seem to be those hate crimes of sexual orientation.
2.Which Washington state house/assembly candidate received the most political donations in 2010? How much did he or she receive in total tracked donations for 2010?
NEALEY, TERRY R received $182,246
For the candidate you've identified, what are the names of the two largest company donors (aside from the candidates' own political committees)? How much did they give each?
AVISTA CORP $1,600 and WAL-MART $1,600
What political party was the recipient of more donated money from the "forestry & forest products" industry in Washington state in 2008?
Republicans
What political party received the most donated money from the "lobbyists & public relations" industry in Washington state in 2008? (Note: you may need to "clear" your previous results with the button below before finding this data).
Democrats
3.Virtual Reality
http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=y6ofAAAAEBAJ&dq=%22virtual+reality%22
Portable Personal Computer
http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=nC0oAAAAEBAJ&dq=%22portable+personal+computer%22
Automobile
http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=E9lrAAAAEBAJ&dq=%22automobile%22
Cordless telephone handset
http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=UNMoAAAAEBAJ&dq=%22Cordless+telephone+handset%22
In 2006, Pullman had 4 out of 37 of Washington's sexual orientation hate crimes and no other reported hate crimes.
In 2007, Pullman had 1 out of 39 sexual orientation hate crimes and no other reported hate crimes.
In 2008, Pullman had 1 out of 35 religion hate crimes and no other reported hate crimes.
Overall, Pullman's crime rates seemed fairly low in comparison to other cities in Washington State. Although if there was to be one hate crime of concern for Pullman in the last five years, it would seem to be those hate crimes of sexual orientation.
2.Which Washington state house/assembly candidate received the most political donations in 2010? How much did he or she receive in total tracked donations for 2010?
NEALEY, TERRY R received $182,246
For the candidate you've identified, what are the names of the two largest company donors (aside from the candidates' own political committees)? How much did they give each?
AVISTA CORP $1,600 and WAL-MART $1,600
What political party was the recipient of more donated money from the "forestry & forest products" industry in Washington state in 2008?
Republicans
What political party received the most donated money from the "lobbyists & public relations" industry in Washington state in 2008? (Note: you may need to "clear" your previous results with the button below before finding this data).
Democrats
3.Virtual Reality
http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=y6ofAAAAEBAJ&dq=%22virtual+reality%22
Portable Personal Computer
http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=nC0oAAAAEBAJ&dq=%22portable+personal+computer%22
Automobile
http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=E9lrAAAAEBAJ&dq=%22automobile%22
Cordless telephone handset
http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=UNMoAAAAEBAJ&dq=%22Cordless+telephone+handset%22
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Frontline Assignment
After watching the "Frontline" series, it seemed that many were disappointed with the direction American journalism is headed. In the first segment it showed that many viewers favored the show that was almost poking fun at the news, and watched that more for a news source than a normal news broadcasting channel. They explained this has become a huge problem in society as well as the poor broadcasting of regular news channels.
A quote I remembered specifically from one of the segments was a man explaining the problem with the news and the public. "Give the public what it wants," he explained that was one of the biggest tragedies in American journalism.
Almost anyone can go online now and start their own blog, share whatever they think is important, and then the public can decide what to watch and if they think it is newsworthy or not. While I think its important for people to be able to share, something does seem a little faulty with this new way people are getting their news. It is important that people have unlimited access to news and information, and I think the internet has definitely helped that. But I do feel however, it is important that people be able to trust and rely on the news they are receiving and not just being told "what they want to hear."
A quote I remembered specifically from one of the segments was a man explaining the problem with the news and the public. "Give the public what it wants," he explained that was one of the biggest tragedies in American journalism.
Almost anyone can go online now and start their own blog, share whatever they think is important, and then the public can decide what to watch and if they think it is newsworthy or not. While I think its important for people to be able to share, something does seem a little faulty with this new way people are getting their news. It is important that people have unlimited access to news and information, and I think the internet has definitely helped that. But I do feel however, it is important that people be able to trust and rely on the news they are receiving and not just being told "what they want to hear."
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Profile Assignment--Chris Peltier
One afternoon in Sacramento, Calif., at the young age of 14, Chris Peltier decided he was ready for a tattoo. After making up his mind, he asked an older friend who had a tattooing machine to tattoo him, and got his first tattoo on his leg that same day.
Peltier’s love of ink followed from there. Shortly after getting his first tattoo, he was taught how to make a tattooing machine and started tattooing all of his friends. He’s been tattooing ever since and is now Pullman’s local tattoo artist and owner of the 509 Tattoo shop. “Tattooing has been my dream since I was a teen,” said Peltier.
However, Peltier’s professional career as a tattoo artist didn’t start until he moved to Pullman, where he met the mother of his children. Peltier’s then girlfriend and mother of his two young children is a Pullman local and was working as a piercer at a piercing and tattoo shop at the time. Peltier soon became friends with the shop owner where she worked and was offered an apprenticeship.
The offer couldn’t have come at a better time; he’d been getting into a lot of trouble and the apprenticeship lead to the opportunities of a lifetime. At the end of his apprenticeship, Peltier took out a $1,500 loan from his mother and opened the 509 Tattoo shop located on S. Grand Ave.
Peltier’s shop is a large, rounded building with huge open windows in the front that displays the huge, bright green 509 logo. The inside is very spacious with two tattoo chairs facing the big windows, along with a mini basketball hoop and tons of artwork and tattoo ideas. While Peltier is very pleased with his shop now, he does favor the location of the old shop where he used to work because it was closer to the university and the students.
When asked what he loves about his job, his response was simple, “Tattooing, everyday.” “It has its own rock star fame,” said Peltier. “I get to be what everyone else wants to be.”
However, when he’s not working, he is the busy father of two young children. He has joint custody and recently trained his four year old off of training wheels. Peltier describes himself as a morning person who loves to travel, see movies, eat out, and shoot guns. “I’m ADHD, I have lots of energy,” he said.
While hanging out in the shop last Thursday with his brother and girlfriend waiting for his next appointment, Peltier struggled with the idea of choosing one word to describe himself. “Loud!” his girlfriend chimed in. “Charismatic or schizophrenic,” offered his brother.
When it comes to his work, however, Peltier is his own worst critic. “I judge myself very hard,” he said. “I try to go above and beyond each time.”
Peltier takes his work very seriously, according to a senior at Washington State University Deon Ford who has had multiple tattoos done by him. After refusing Ford’s request to tattoo his neck, Peltier informed him he does not tattoo college students from the wrist down or collar up. “He didn’t want to tattoo any nonsense,” said Ford. “It’s easier for him to tattoo better if he can relate to the piece.”
Ford has a total of 25 tattoos and plans for more in the future. However, Peltier made a deal with Ford that if he came back the week before graduation he would do the neck tattoo for free. But looking back now, Ford is happy Peltier denied him the neck tattoo and claims he won’t have to hold up his end of the deal.
Even though Peltier spends every day doing what he loves, he admits that his job is never easy. “Felt like I was going to quit multiple times the first couple years,” he said. “It’s the most discouraging thing I’ve ever done.” Peltier has had a total of five apprentices at his shop, and only one has made it. The best advice Peltier ever got was, “If you can’t handle messing people up, quit.”
Peltier’s single apprentice that did succeed is still working with him today as the second artist at the 509 Tattoo shop. With every tattoo they improve, and are both still learning new things every day. “It’s art, it’s nothing you can ever fully know,” said Peltier. “It’s all accidents and all on purpose.”
Peltier’s love of ink followed from there. Shortly after getting his first tattoo, he was taught how to make a tattooing machine and started tattooing all of his friends. He’s been tattooing ever since and is now Pullman’s local tattoo artist and owner of the 509 Tattoo shop. “Tattooing has been my dream since I was a teen,” said Peltier.
However, Peltier’s professional career as a tattoo artist didn’t start until he moved to Pullman, where he met the mother of his children. Peltier’s then girlfriend and mother of his two young children is a Pullman local and was working as a piercer at a piercing and tattoo shop at the time. Peltier soon became friends with the shop owner where she worked and was offered an apprenticeship.
The offer couldn’t have come at a better time; he’d been getting into a lot of trouble and the apprenticeship lead to the opportunities of a lifetime. At the end of his apprenticeship, Peltier took out a $1,500 loan from his mother and opened the 509 Tattoo shop located on S. Grand Ave.
Peltier’s shop is a large, rounded building with huge open windows in the front that displays the huge, bright green 509 logo. The inside is very spacious with two tattoo chairs facing the big windows, along with a mini basketball hoop and tons of artwork and tattoo ideas. While Peltier is very pleased with his shop now, he does favor the location of the old shop where he used to work because it was closer to the university and the students.
When asked what he loves about his job, his response was simple, “Tattooing, everyday.” “It has its own rock star fame,” said Peltier. “I get to be what everyone else wants to be.”
However, when he’s not working, he is the busy father of two young children. He has joint custody and recently trained his four year old off of training wheels. Peltier describes himself as a morning person who loves to travel, see movies, eat out, and shoot guns. “I’m ADHD, I have lots of energy,” he said.
While hanging out in the shop last Thursday with his brother and girlfriend waiting for his next appointment, Peltier struggled with the idea of choosing one word to describe himself. “Loud!” his girlfriend chimed in. “Charismatic or schizophrenic,” offered his brother.
When it comes to his work, however, Peltier is his own worst critic. “I judge myself very hard,” he said. “I try to go above and beyond each time.”
Peltier takes his work very seriously, according to a senior at Washington State University Deon Ford who has had multiple tattoos done by him. After refusing Ford’s request to tattoo his neck, Peltier informed him he does not tattoo college students from the wrist down or collar up. “He didn’t want to tattoo any nonsense,” said Ford. “It’s easier for him to tattoo better if he can relate to the piece.”
Ford has a total of 25 tattoos and plans for more in the future. However, Peltier made a deal with Ford that if he came back the week before graduation he would do the neck tattoo for free. But looking back now, Ford is happy Peltier denied him the neck tattoo and claims he won’t have to hold up his end of the deal.
Even though Peltier spends every day doing what he loves, he admits that his job is never easy. “Felt like I was going to quit multiple times the first couple years,” he said. “It’s the most discouraging thing I’ve ever done.” Peltier has had a total of five apprentices at his shop, and only one has made it. The best advice Peltier ever got was, “If you can’t handle messing people up, quit.”
Peltier’s single apprentice that did succeed is still working with him today as the second artist at the 509 Tattoo shop. With every tattoo they improve, and are both still learning new things every day. “It’s art, it’s nothing you can ever fully know,” said Peltier. “It’s all accidents and all on purpose.”
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
"Media Hype" Video
In the video, there are examples of digital manipulation in photos and videos. When, if ever, is it ethical to alter a photograph or video that accompanies your news reporting?
After watching the video, I honestly don't think it is ever ethical to alter a photo or video that accompanies your news reporting. I feel that editing out swear words or nudity or others is ethical at times, but to actually change reality for the purpose of your news is absolutely unethical. It is not fair if the public relies on you for the news, and you and whatever corporation you are working for to take matters into your own hands and simply "alter" reality, essentially lying to the public. Even if it is as simple as cropping and pasting a black person's face onto a pamphlet to show diversity, this diversity is false and it is not fair to portray that to the public.
The video shows examples of "hype"-filled headlines and alarmist reporting. In many cases, this is due to the fact that such reporting tends to get the attention of audiences. Should the news media adjust their news reporting strategies based on reader demand and/or interest?
In a sense it seems they almost have to. If their headlines are boring, or not what the public is interested in then they will have no readership or audience. While I don't think they should focus or strive for alarmist reporting, it is not fair to request that of a news reporting firm or whoever while other places are doing so. However, I don't think it is fair of any news media outlet to abuse the power they have on "hype" filled headlines. For example, totally exaggerating the idea of the "summer of the shark" was totally unfair to the public. I am sure many that summer avoided the public beaches for that very reason when there in fact was no more reported shark attacks than any other year. Also, with the example given of road rage, it is good to raise awareness of dangerous issues to the public but unfair to dramatize them and strike fear when it is not totally true or necessary. It is not fair for news media outlets to take advantage of the public with their power to alter news information and create fear so they will get more attention or viewers.
Several publications and media outlets accept "freebies" and "junkets" from PR firms and lobbyists. Under what circumstances, does this present a conflict of interest for the journalists?
This presents a conflict of interest because they are almost obligated in a sense to report highly of the company that has just paid for their trip. It is nice for the journalist becase often times they would have never been able to afford the trip on their own, but it is unfair because they are trying to buy the favor of the journalism for their product. The journalists also know that if they give a bad review they would never be invited on such trips again. I understand that many journalists can not afford such lavish trips, but it is unethical for them to give potentially faulty reports to the public so they can go on nice trips. If the company the journalist worked for paid for them to go on the trips would be one thing, but for the company who is under review to pay for the journalist is an entirely different story.
Why do you think so many media outlets were fooled by the "Fat Squad" and other fake news stories? Do you think that the Internet news media is more or less likely to fall for such pranks?
I am not sure why media outlets were fooled by the "Fat Squad." The movie seemed a little dated, but it seems that research into the "Fat Squad" was probably not done as thoroughly as it should have been. The idea of hired humans to follow you around all idea seems totally humorous and unrealistic. As for the other fake news stories, the idea seems rare but you still see them happening. Remember that family who said their little boy went missing in that aircraft/balloon thing from their garage? And the boy got so nervous on tv he threw up? And it turns out his parents had told him to go hide or something ridiculous? I think false stories could almost be punishable, and reporting them could be an honest mistake but it definitely needs deep research. I think internet media is probably more likely because they can go in and change or delete things at anytime they want.
After watching the video, I honestly don't think it is ever ethical to alter a photo or video that accompanies your news reporting. I feel that editing out swear words or nudity or others is ethical at times, but to actually change reality for the purpose of your news is absolutely unethical. It is not fair if the public relies on you for the news, and you and whatever corporation you are working for to take matters into your own hands and simply "alter" reality, essentially lying to the public. Even if it is as simple as cropping and pasting a black person's face onto a pamphlet to show diversity, this diversity is false and it is not fair to portray that to the public.
The video shows examples of "hype"-filled headlines and alarmist reporting. In many cases, this is due to the fact that such reporting tends to get the attention of audiences. Should the news media adjust their news reporting strategies based on reader demand and/or interest?
In a sense it seems they almost have to. If their headlines are boring, or not what the public is interested in then they will have no readership or audience. While I don't think they should focus or strive for alarmist reporting, it is not fair to request that of a news reporting firm or whoever while other places are doing so. However, I don't think it is fair of any news media outlet to abuse the power they have on "hype" filled headlines. For example, totally exaggerating the idea of the "summer of the shark" was totally unfair to the public. I am sure many that summer avoided the public beaches for that very reason when there in fact was no more reported shark attacks than any other year. Also, with the example given of road rage, it is good to raise awareness of dangerous issues to the public but unfair to dramatize them and strike fear when it is not totally true or necessary. It is not fair for news media outlets to take advantage of the public with their power to alter news information and create fear so they will get more attention or viewers.
Several publications and media outlets accept "freebies" and "junkets" from PR firms and lobbyists. Under what circumstances, does this present a conflict of interest for the journalists?
This presents a conflict of interest because they are almost obligated in a sense to report highly of the company that has just paid for their trip. It is nice for the journalist becase often times they would have never been able to afford the trip on their own, but it is unfair because they are trying to buy the favor of the journalism for their product. The journalists also know that if they give a bad review they would never be invited on such trips again. I understand that many journalists can not afford such lavish trips, but it is unethical for them to give potentially faulty reports to the public so they can go on nice trips. If the company the journalist worked for paid for them to go on the trips would be one thing, but for the company who is under review to pay for the journalist is an entirely different story.
Why do you think so many media outlets were fooled by the "Fat Squad" and other fake news stories? Do you think that the Internet news media is more or less likely to fall for such pranks?
I am not sure why media outlets were fooled by the "Fat Squad." The movie seemed a little dated, but it seems that research into the "Fat Squad" was probably not done as thoroughly as it should have been. The idea of hired humans to follow you around all idea seems totally humorous and unrealistic. As for the other fake news stories, the idea seems rare but you still see them happening. Remember that family who said their little boy went missing in that aircraft/balloon thing from their garage? And the boy got so nervous on tv he threw up? And it turns out his parents had told him to go hide or something ridiculous? I think false stories could almost be punishable, and reporting them could be an honest mistake but it definitely needs deep research. I think internet media is probably more likely because they can go in and change or delete things at anytime they want.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Special Lead Assignment- Direct-Address Lead
Trails of the Palouse
Pullman during the summer can be very boring at times. Most students have returned home, the streets are quiet and it seems the variety of social activities are lacking. But there is one activity you shouldn’t forget about, hiking the beautiful trails of the Palouse.
While hiking may not be your first idea of fun, it offers people the chance to get outdoors, be active and enjoy what nature has to offer at little to no cost. Even if you have never hiked before, it is an activity that anyone can enjoy.
According to Washington State University graduate student and old adventure leader at WSU’s Outdoor Recreation Center Misha Manuchehri, about 90% of the trails around the Palouse are for beginners. Current adventure leader and employee of the ORC Jonathan Stahl explained that the ORC takes hiking trips frequently and almost all of them are for beginners.
Both experienced adventure leaders said the common trails of the Palouse include Kamiak Butte, Steptoe Butte and Moscow Mountain. While there are only a few main trails in the area, each has its own advantages. Manuchehri and Stahl said Kamiak Butte is great for beginners, is close, easily accessible, and has a short three and a half mile loop with beautiful views from the top. Steptoe Butte, they explained, is on the way to Spokane, about 45 min outside of Pullman, is a state park with available forest rangers, and has a paved road that leads all the way to the top with a gorgeous view. Lastly, Manuchehri and Stahl described Moscow Mountain. Moscow Mountain has amazing mountain biking trails that are also used for hiking, has lots of animals, and cabins at the top. “More of a mountain,” Misha explained. “Feels like you’re in the wilderness.”
Stahl favors Moscow Mountain, and he enjoys hiking around here best in the spring and early summer. “When the hills are bright green and fresh, and the waters running,” he said.
Stahl encourages everyone, especially beginners, to get outdoors and explore the natural beauties the Palouse has to offer.
“Views here are completely different than in Western Washington,” Manuchehri said. “There are amazing rolling hills that go for miles. Seeing that is unlike anything you would see in the Cascade Mountain range.”
Stahl explained that if he had never been involved with the college outdoor program at his school, he wouldn’t be doing the job he is today. “Getting a chance to step away from the everyday, work, home,” he raved. “Getting some time to renew your spirit and reconnect with yourself and the people around you.”
The ORC takes many trips throughout the summer and school year, and plans to travel as far as Hawaii for a spring break backpacking trip in 2011. “We’ve gone all over,” Stahl said. “If there’s the demand and we have the staffing, then we’ll do it.”
What’s nice about hiking in the Palouse especially in the summer is that it’s usually pretty dry. Manuchehri and Stahl offer some last bits of advice before you set out to hike: always prepare for the weather, plan out the day ahead of time, avoid hiking in the dark, and always go with a buddy or tell someone which trail you’re going on.
For more information on hiking trips this summer or hiking in the Palouse, contact the ORC at orc.wsu.edu.
Pullman during the summer can be very boring at times. Most students have returned home, the streets are quiet and it seems the variety of social activities are lacking. But there is one activity you shouldn’t forget about, hiking the beautiful trails of the Palouse.
While hiking may not be your first idea of fun, it offers people the chance to get outdoors, be active and enjoy what nature has to offer at little to no cost. Even if you have never hiked before, it is an activity that anyone can enjoy.
According to Washington State University graduate student and old adventure leader at WSU’s Outdoor Recreation Center Misha Manuchehri, about 90% of the trails around the Palouse are for beginners. Current adventure leader and employee of the ORC Jonathan Stahl explained that the ORC takes hiking trips frequently and almost all of them are for beginners.
Both experienced adventure leaders said the common trails of the Palouse include Kamiak Butte, Steptoe Butte and Moscow Mountain. While there are only a few main trails in the area, each has its own advantages. Manuchehri and Stahl said Kamiak Butte is great for beginners, is close, easily accessible, and has a short three and a half mile loop with beautiful views from the top. Steptoe Butte, they explained, is on the way to Spokane, about 45 min outside of Pullman, is a state park with available forest rangers, and has a paved road that leads all the way to the top with a gorgeous view. Lastly, Manuchehri and Stahl described Moscow Mountain. Moscow Mountain has amazing mountain biking trails that are also used for hiking, has lots of animals, and cabins at the top. “More of a mountain,” Misha explained. “Feels like you’re in the wilderness.”
Stahl favors Moscow Mountain, and he enjoys hiking around here best in the spring and early summer. “When the hills are bright green and fresh, and the waters running,” he said.
Stahl encourages everyone, especially beginners, to get outdoors and explore the natural beauties the Palouse has to offer.
“Views here are completely different than in Western Washington,” Manuchehri said. “There are amazing rolling hills that go for miles. Seeing that is unlike anything you would see in the Cascade Mountain range.”
Stahl explained that if he had never been involved with the college outdoor program at his school, he wouldn’t be doing the job he is today. “Getting a chance to step away from the everyday, work, home,” he raved. “Getting some time to renew your spirit and reconnect with yourself and the people around you.”
The ORC takes many trips throughout the summer and school year, and plans to travel as far as Hawaii for a spring break backpacking trip in 2011. “We’ve gone all over,” Stahl said. “If there’s the demand and we have the staffing, then we’ll do it.”
What’s nice about hiking in the Palouse especially in the summer is that it’s usually pretty dry. Manuchehri and Stahl offer some last bits of advice before you set out to hike: always prepare for the weather, plan out the day ahead of time, avoid hiking in the dark, and always go with a buddy or tell someone which trail you’re going on.
For more information on hiking trips this summer or hiking in the Palouse, contact the ORC at orc.wsu.edu.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Assignment 2 Story Ideas
Idea 1: Domestic Violence and Prevention in the Palouse
- Interviewing someone from ATVP
- Possible police interview--are domestic violence rates higher or lower in the summertime?
- Self-defense classes available?
Idea 2: Trails of the Palouse
- Want to go hiking and don't know where to go?
- Where are easy/medium/difficult trails to hike?
- Trails that are easily accesible (if you don't have a car)
- Trails for bikes, rollerblades, strollers, etc.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Special Leads
Narrative Lead: There is more going on than the spoken word
Example: A Florida woman wanted bigger breasts and thinner arms so badly authorities say she was willing to break the law to get them.
A good lead, it leaves the reader wanting more. The lead does not address how exactly this lady broke the law, but it addresses her motivation behind doing so.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2011944962_makeover25.html
Contrast Lead: Compare and contrast
Example: In Santa Cruz, Calif., volunteers will re-enact every word and movement in the famous courtroom scene. In Monroeville, Ala., residents dressed in 1930s garb will read aloud from memorable passages. In Rhinebeck, N.Y., Oblong Books will host a party with Mocktails and recorded music by the indie band the Boo Radleys.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/25/books/25mock.html?src=me&ref=general
I wasn't sure if it was exactly compare and contrast, but I thought so because the lead is comparing all of the ideas together but contrasting all the different ways the different places are celebrating the anniversary of the novel To Kill a Mockingbird.
Example: A Florida woman wanted bigger breasts and thinner arms so badly authorities say she was willing to break the law to get them.
A good lead, it leaves the reader wanting more. The lead does not address how exactly this lady broke the law, but it addresses her motivation behind doing so.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2011944962_makeover25.html
Contrast Lead: Compare and contrast
Example: In Santa Cruz, Calif., volunteers will re-enact every word and movement in the famous courtroom scene. In Monroeville, Ala., residents dressed in 1930s garb will read aloud from memorable passages. In Rhinebeck, N.Y., Oblong Books will host a party with Mocktails and recorded music by the indie band the Boo Radleys.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/25/books/25mock.html?src=me&ref=general
I wasn't sure if it was exactly compare and contrast, but I thought so because the lead is comparing all of the ideas together but contrasting all the different ways the different places are celebrating the anniversary of the novel To Kill a Mockingbird.
Second-Day Lead Exercise
Lead: Police are still searching for 4-year-old Angela Melissa Norton who was found missing from her crib last night at 10:30 p.m. when parents Samuel and Maria Norton had returned home from a movie.
WSU Professors Enjoy Summertime in the Palouse-- Final Draft
Washington State University’s communication professor Roberta Kelly and philosophy professor Nathan Nicol favor summertime in the Palouse when they can unwind, relax and enjoy a few months of quiet.
Ever wonder what your professors are up to when the majority of WSU students head home for summer? Many professors, especially Roberta Kelly and Nathan Nicol, prefer the summer months when the Palouse has calmed down and they are left with a little more free time.
However, not too much free time. Clinical sssociate professor and assistant dean of undergraduate studies of the WSU Edward R. Murrow College of Communication Roberta Kelly is currently teaching two time consuming writing courses and has four journalism interns. WSU philosophy professor Nathan Nicol, on the other hand, while not teaching any courses the first summer session, stays extremely busy with keeping up on independent research and caring for his newborn baby girl, Beatrice Ava.
Besides research and the daily demands of parenthood, Nicol enjoys playing the acoustic guitar and taking baby Bea for walks. Kelly, when she can catch a break from grading an endless stack of papers, enjoys relaxing with a nice book, showing horses with her daughter or cleaning the barn on her farm. However, Kelly said her fun won’t start until the middle of June when the first summer session is over.
Both Kelly and Nicol prefer Pullman in the summer mainly because it is a little quieter and there is less traffic. During the summer, a student may likely bump into Kelly at the Moscow Co-Op, Winco, the bank, or out to breakfast every once in a while at the Sandpiper. Nicol may be seen at the arboretum in Moscow or the Sunnyside Hill Park with little baby Bea, or perhaps watching a Bears game at the local Pullman Sports Page Tavern.
As far as summer travels go, Kelly and Nicol don’t venture far from the Palouse. Kelly will travel to nearby cities such as Spokane or Lewiston for various horse shows, the Lewiston Fair Grounds or to visit her father and Nicol has plans to attend the Cubs game in Seattle this summer at Safeco Field.
Kelly’s favorite thing about the Palouse in the summertime is watching the fields. “I like watching the fields change from all the different greens to gold,” she said. However, neither Kelly nor Nicol seem to love the dry heat of the Palouse in the summer. Nicol, originally from Chicago, admitted to missing some of the crazy rain storms.
Nicol is scheduled to teach summer courses in later sessions, but he explains the importance of using this break from classes to stay on top of his research.
“Publish or perish,” Nicol said. “The days when you could just be a good teacher are over.”
Kelly has been teaching in the College of Communication since 1985 and makes a daily 30-40 minute commute to WSU from her home on the outskirts of Moscow, ID. Nicol, on the other hand, has been in Pullman for about four years and lives in Pullman near Sunnyside Hill.
Kelly has lived outside Moscow ever since her early days at WSU and plans to retire here on her farm. Nicol too plans on staying in Pullman for a while and explains that the low crime rate and good public schools are ideal for raising the baby.
Nicol also explained that WSU has a good spousal accommodation program, meaning the university hired both him and his wife. He doesn’t plan on going anywhere else unless something changes with the new budget cuts or they receive a similar offer elsewhere, which is rare in today’s economy.
Both Kelly and Nicol seem to have their summers packed full of various activities. Whether in the classroom, working on the farm, taking baby Bea for a walk, or catching a baseball game, WSU professors lead normal lives like the rest of us and enjoy their summertime in the Palouse.
Ever wonder what your professors are up to when the majority of WSU students head home for summer? Many professors, especially Roberta Kelly and Nathan Nicol, prefer the summer months when the Palouse has calmed down and they are left with a little more free time.
However, not too much free time. Clinical sssociate professor and assistant dean of undergraduate studies of the WSU Edward R. Murrow College of Communication Roberta Kelly is currently teaching two time consuming writing courses and has four journalism interns. WSU philosophy professor Nathan Nicol, on the other hand, while not teaching any courses the first summer session, stays extremely busy with keeping up on independent research and caring for his newborn baby girl, Beatrice Ava.
Besides research and the daily demands of parenthood, Nicol enjoys playing the acoustic guitar and taking baby Bea for walks. Kelly, when she can catch a break from grading an endless stack of papers, enjoys relaxing with a nice book, showing horses with her daughter or cleaning the barn on her farm. However, Kelly said her fun won’t start until the middle of June when the first summer session is over.
Both Kelly and Nicol prefer Pullman in the summer mainly because it is a little quieter and there is less traffic. During the summer, a student may likely bump into Kelly at the Moscow Co-Op, Winco, the bank, or out to breakfast every once in a while at the Sandpiper. Nicol may be seen at the arboretum in Moscow or the Sunnyside Hill Park with little baby Bea, or perhaps watching a Bears game at the local Pullman Sports Page Tavern.
As far as summer travels go, Kelly and Nicol don’t venture far from the Palouse. Kelly will travel to nearby cities such as Spokane or Lewiston for various horse shows, the Lewiston Fair Grounds or to visit her father and Nicol has plans to attend the Cubs game in Seattle this summer at Safeco Field.
Kelly’s favorite thing about the Palouse in the summertime is watching the fields. “I like watching the fields change from all the different greens to gold,” she said. However, neither Kelly nor Nicol seem to love the dry heat of the Palouse in the summer. Nicol, originally from Chicago, admitted to missing some of the crazy rain storms.
Nicol is scheduled to teach summer courses in later sessions, but he explains the importance of using this break from classes to stay on top of his research.
“Publish or perish,” Nicol said. “The days when you could just be a good teacher are over.”
Kelly has been teaching in the College of Communication since 1985 and makes a daily 30-40 minute commute to WSU from her home on the outskirts of Moscow, ID. Nicol, on the other hand, has been in Pullman for about four years and lives in Pullman near Sunnyside Hill.
Kelly has lived outside Moscow ever since her early days at WSU and plans to retire here on her farm. Nicol too plans on staying in Pullman for a while and explains that the low crime rate and good public schools are ideal for raising the baby.
Nicol also explained that WSU has a good spousal accommodation program, meaning the university hired both him and his wife. He doesn’t plan on going anywhere else unless something changes with the new budget cuts or they receive a similar offer elsewhere, which is rare in today’s economy.
Both Kelly and Nicol seem to have their summers packed full of various activities. Whether in the classroom, working on the farm, taking baby Bea for a walk, or catching a baseball game, WSU professors lead normal lives like the rest of us and enjoy their summertime in the Palouse.
Friday, May 21, 2010
1st Article DRAFT
Article 1--DRAFT
WSU Professors kick back, enjoy summertime in the Palouse
WSU Professors loosen up (a little) during summertime in the Palouse
5 W’s—Who, what, where, when, why
How it happened
Lead: WSU Professors Roberta Kelly and Nathan Nicol loosen up (a little) in the Palouse during the warm, summer months.
Lead: WSU’s Communication Professor Roberta Kelly and Philosophy Professor Nathan Nicol favor summertime in the Palouse when they can unwind, relax and enjoy a few months of quiet.
Ever wonder what your professors are up to when the majority of WSU students head home for summer? Many professors, especially Roberta Kelly and Nathan Nicol, prefer the summer months when the Palouse has calmed down and they are left with a little more free time.
However, not much free time. Clinical Associate Professor and Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies of the WSU Edward R. Murrow School of Communication Roberta Kelly is currently teaching two time consuming Com295 courses and has four journalism interns. WSU Philosophy Professor Nathan Nicol, on the other hand, while not teaching any courses the first summer session, stays extremely busy with keeping up on independent research and caring for his newborn baby girl, Beatrice Ava.
Besides research and the daily demands of parenthood, Nicol enjoys playing the acoustic guitar and taking baby Bea for walks. Kelly, when she can catch a break from grading an endless stack of papers, enjoys relaxing with a nice book, showing horses with her daughter or cleaning the barn on her farm. However, Kelly said her fun won’t start until the middle of June when the first summer session is over.
Both Kelly and Nicol prefer Pullman in the summer mainly because it is a little quieter, and there is less traffic. During the summer, a student may likely bump into Kelly at the Moscow Co-Op, Winco, the bank, or out to breakfast every once in a while at the Sandpiper. Nicol may be seen at the arboretum in Moscow or the Sunnyside Hill Park with little baby Bea, or perhaps watching a Bears game at the local Pullman Sports Page Tavern.
As far as summer travels go, Kelly and Nicol don’t venture far from the Palouse. Kelly will travel to nearby cities such as Spokane or Lewiston for various horse shows, the Lewiston Fair Grounds or to visit her father and Nicol has plans to attend the Cubs game in Seattle this summer at Safeco Field.
Kelly’s favorite thing about the Palouse in the summertime is watching the fields change from all the different greens to gold. However, neither Kelly nor Nicol seem to love the dry heat of the Palouse in the summer. Nicol, originally from Chicago, admitted to missing some of it’s crazy rain storms.
Although Nicol is scheduled to teach summer courses in later sessions, he explains the importance of staying on top of his research. “Publish or perish,” he said, “the days when you could just be a good teacher are over” (Nicol).
Kelly has been teaching in the Communication School since 1985 and makes a daily 30-40 minute commute to WSU from her home on the outskirts of Moscow, ID, while Nicol has been in Pullman for about four years and lives in Pullman near Sunnyside Hill.
Kelly has lived outside Moscow ever since and plans to retire there on her farm. Nicol too plans on staying in Pullman for a while and explains that the low crime and good public schools are ideal for raising the baby.
Nicol also explained that WSU has a good spousal accommodation program, meaning the University hired both him and his wife. He doesn’t plan on going anywhere else unless something changes with the new budget cuts or they are to receive a similar offer, which is rare in today’s economy.
Both Kelly and Nicol seem to have their summers packed full of various activities. Whether it be in the classroom, out working on the farm, or taking baby Bea for a walk, WSU professors lead normal lives like the rest of us and enjoy their summertime in the Palouse.
WSU Professors kick back, enjoy summertime in the Palouse
WSU Professors loosen up (a little) during summertime in the Palouse
5 W’s—Who, what, where, when, why
How it happened
Lead: WSU Professors Roberta Kelly and Nathan Nicol loosen up (a little) in the Palouse during the warm, summer months.
Lead: WSU’s Communication Professor Roberta Kelly and Philosophy Professor Nathan Nicol favor summertime in the Palouse when they can unwind, relax and enjoy a few months of quiet.
Ever wonder what your professors are up to when the majority of WSU students head home for summer? Many professors, especially Roberta Kelly and Nathan Nicol, prefer the summer months when the Palouse has calmed down and they are left with a little more free time.
However, not much free time. Clinical Associate Professor and Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies of the WSU Edward R. Murrow School of Communication Roberta Kelly is currently teaching two time consuming Com295 courses and has four journalism interns. WSU Philosophy Professor Nathan Nicol, on the other hand, while not teaching any courses the first summer session, stays extremely busy with keeping up on independent research and caring for his newborn baby girl, Beatrice Ava.
Besides research and the daily demands of parenthood, Nicol enjoys playing the acoustic guitar and taking baby Bea for walks. Kelly, when she can catch a break from grading an endless stack of papers, enjoys relaxing with a nice book, showing horses with her daughter or cleaning the barn on her farm. However, Kelly said her fun won’t start until the middle of June when the first summer session is over.
Both Kelly and Nicol prefer Pullman in the summer mainly because it is a little quieter, and there is less traffic. During the summer, a student may likely bump into Kelly at the Moscow Co-Op, Winco, the bank, or out to breakfast every once in a while at the Sandpiper. Nicol may be seen at the arboretum in Moscow or the Sunnyside Hill Park with little baby Bea, or perhaps watching a Bears game at the local Pullman Sports Page Tavern.
As far as summer travels go, Kelly and Nicol don’t venture far from the Palouse. Kelly will travel to nearby cities such as Spokane or Lewiston for various horse shows, the Lewiston Fair Grounds or to visit her father and Nicol has plans to attend the Cubs game in Seattle this summer at Safeco Field.
Kelly’s favorite thing about the Palouse in the summertime is watching the fields change from all the different greens to gold. However, neither Kelly nor Nicol seem to love the dry heat of the Palouse in the summer. Nicol, originally from Chicago, admitted to missing some of it’s crazy rain storms.
Although Nicol is scheduled to teach summer courses in later sessions, he explains the importance of staying on top of his research. “Publish or perish,” he said, “the days when you could just be a good teacher are over” (Nicol).
Kelly has been teaching in the Communication School since 1985 and makes a daily 30-40 minute commute to WSU from her home on the outskirts of Moscow, ID, while Nicol has been in Pullman for about four years and lives in Pullman near Sunnyside Hill.
Kelly has lived outside Moscow ever since and plans to retire there on her farm. Nicol too plans on staying in Pullman for a while and explains that the low crime and good public schools are ideal for raising the baby.
Nicol also explained that WSU has a good spousal accommodation program, meaning the University hired both him and his wife. He doesn’t plan on going anywhere else unless something changes with the new budget cuts or they are to receive a similar offer, which is rare in today’s economy.
Both Kelly and Nicol seem to have their summers packed full of various activities. Whether it be in the classroom, out working on the farm, or taking baby Bea for a walk, WSU professors lead normal lives like the rest of us and enjoy their summertime in the Palouse.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Al Jazeera Assignment
1. How effective do you think the Internet will be for Al Jazeera as it attempts to reach a U.S. audience?
I think the internet will be extremely effective for Al Jazeera as it attempts to reach a U.S. audience. I had never heard of this station before, but after spending time on LiveStation watching it I could see how it could become very popular. It raised many controversial topics, debates, and takes on information that people otherwise wouldn't have access to. If there could be some advertising done, or ways to get the word out about Al Jazeera, I believe through the internet it could very easily reach a large portion of the U.S. audience.
2. Based on your own observations, do you think that Al Jazeera English should be allowed to broadcast in the U.S.?
I have mixed feelings on whether Al Jazeera English should be allowed to broadcast in the U.S. Generally, I would say yes because of the "Freedom of Speech," but this station is broadcast and head-quartered in the Middle East and I can see how that would be extremely controversial at this point in time.
3. What, if anything, do you notice about Al Jazeera's approach to telling the news? How is it different than the U.S.-based TV news outlets that you have experienced?
Al Jazeera's approach seemed a little different because it openly raised many different global controversial issues. It didn't seem to have as many limits on the scope of information that they could bring up. I also noticed that it seemed they spent a little more time on each issue than a regular news broadcast would.
4. While on the Al Jazeera site, be sure to check out the network's published Code of Ethics. Based on your own observations, do you think they are adhering to them?
After reviewing the code of ethics, it seemed to me that they were adhering to almost all of them. The only one that I would question is balance. Its difficult for any news station to provide an equal balance to its audience, but I did notice that they would generally stand by one side when presenting issues on the broadcast. The rest seemed very accurate to the station and it seemed they focus on sharing the truth.
I think the internet will be extremely effective for Al Jazeera as it attempts to reach a U.S. audience. I had never heard of this station before, but after spending time on LiveStation watching it I could see how it could become very popular. It raised many controversial topics, debates, and takes on information that people otherwise wouldn't have access to. If there could be some advertising done, or ways to get the word out about Al Jazeera, I believe through the internet it could very easily reach a large portion of the U.S. audience.
2. Based on your own observations, do you think that Al Jazeera English should be allowed to broadcast in the U.S.?
I have mixed feelings on whether Al Jazeera English should be allowed to broadcast in the U.S. Generally, I would say yes because of the "Freedom of Speech," but this station is broadcast and head-quartered in the Middle East and I can see how that would be extremely controversial at this point in time.
3. What, if anything, do you notice about Al Jazeera's approach to telling the news? How is it different than the U.S.-based TV news outlets that you have experienced?
Al Jazeera's approach seemed a little different because it openly raised many different global controversial issues. It didn't seem to have as many limits on the scope of information that they could bring up. I also noticed that it seemed they spent a little more time on each issue than a regular news broadcast would.
4. While on the Al Jazeera site, be sure to check out the network's published Code of Ethics. Based on your own observations, do you think they are adhering to them?
After reviewing the code of ethics, it seemed to me that they were adhering to almost all of them. The only one that I would question is balance. Its difficult for any news station to provide an equal balance to its audience, but I did notice that they would generally stand by one side when presenting issues on the broadcast. The rest seemed very accurate to the station and it seemed they focus on sharing the truth.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Summary Lead Example
Seattle Times-- Man Arrested for Ripping Off Drug Customer
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/theblotter/2011886106_man_arrested_for_ripping_off_d.html
A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of robbery early Monday morning despite his protests that he was actually the victim, police said.
Just after midnight Monday morning, Seattle PD Gang Unit detectives saw a disturbance in the 100 block of Pine Street in which two different groups of people claimed they had been robbed by the other party. After interviewing everyone involved, detectives learned that an intoxicated man had encountered the victim on the street and offered to sell him an ecstasy tablet, police said. The victim gave the man $20 for the ecstasy and waited as the suspect went to retrieve the tablet from a car.
The suspect's friends drove up and the suspect jumped into the car. The victim, intent on getting his ecstasy, also jumped into the car. The suspect then pulled out a knife and told the victim to get out of the car. The victim wisely complied, minus his $20 and ecstasy.
That was the point when detectives saw the disturbance and intervened.
Despite the suspect's claims that he was actually the victim, he was booked into the King County Jail for investigation of robbery.
By John de Leon
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/theblotter/2011886106_man_arrested_for_ripping_off_d.html
A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of robbery early Monday morning despite his protests that he was actually the victim, police said.
Just after midnight Monday morning, Seattle PD Gang Unit detectives saw a disturbance in the 100 block of Pine Street in which two different groups of people claimed they had been robbed by the other party. After interviewing everyone involved, detectives learned that an intoxicated man had encountered the victim on the street and offered to sell him an ecstasy tablet, police said. The victim gave the man $20 for the ecstasy and waited as the suspect went to retrieve the tablet from a car.
The suspect's friends drove up and the suspect jumped into the car. The victim, intent on getting his ecstasy, also jumped into the car. The suspect then pulled out a knife and told the victim to get out of the car. The victim wisely complied, minus his $20 and ecstasy.
That was the point when detectives saw the disturbance and intervened.
Despite the suspect's claims that he was actually the victim, he was booked into the King County Jail for investigation of robbery.
By John de Leon
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Thursday, May 13, 2010
Three News Pitches
Idea 1: Missing Clarkston Mom
Rachel Anderson, a Clarkston resident and mother has been missing since April 16th. I reviewed an article today describing her estranged husband's history of violence both towards her and other women in the past. Anderson's car and cell phone have been located and she was said to have disappeared in Lewiston, but last seen in Moscow. Where is Rachel Anderson? It is not often that people in only a few towns away go missing. It has been almost a month, and today is the first I have heard about the missing mother.
Anderson's estranged husband is in custody now, but I feel awareness about the missing mother needs to be raised. While Pullman has the "small-town" safe feel, it is important to be cautious and aware that no one is ever totally safe from harm. Where is the mother? Do the police have hopes on finding Anderson or are they now looking for a body? It would be interesting to hear what leads the Lewiston Police are following on the case, and what the community is doing in hopes of finding Anderson.
Two sources could be the Lewiston Tribune who wrote an article on the estranged husband, and also the Lewiston Police Department who has been handling the case.
Idea Two: Protecting Yourself
This is my first summer session in Pullman. While it is now beautiful, sunny and seemingly relaxed, I still feel it important to be aware of your surroundings and to take proper safety precautions. With less people in Pullman over the summer months, that also means more time people are spending alone. Who are your neighbors? What is the crime rate over the summer in Pullman? What are some safety tips that Pullman Police could offer as a type of warning to students for what they have experienced in summers prior? Is there more or less violence over the summer months? I know that many police tips often all sound the same, "Don't walk anywhere alone at night" etc., but as a young, college female I would be interested to know about the crime rate in the area during the summertime. As well as what I could possibly expect, good and bad.
Another avenue I could take with this story is interviewing the Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse. A center mostly for abused women and children. How does their center hold up during the summer months? Do they offer any workshops open to the public on self-help or protection? Are there any classes in the community that raise awareness about violence? Everyone thinks nothing could ever happen to them, but it is always better to be safe than sorry.
Two sources for this case could be the Pullman Police Department, and the Alternatives to Violence in the Palouse.
Idea Three: What do your professors do all summer long?
Have you ever awkwardly bumped into a teacher or professor while at the grocery store or somewhere totally random outside the classroom? I've found that it doesn't happen often, but it always a little odd when you do. Do you say hello? Will they recognize you? What are they shopping for? Where are they always hiding? As it being my first summer in Pullman, I am extremely curious as to what many of these professors do with their time. While many teach a summer class or two, what else do they do in Pullman when it is practically dead? Do they celebrate the departure of student's for a few short months? Do they travel? What do they do?!
I think that many college students would be interested to know how their professors spend their summer months in Pullman, if in Pullman at all. It is always interesting to learn about the lives of others that we never really hear anything about. For this article, I could interview a few possible professors. I could interview some that are teaching summer classes, or also try to track down one or two that are not teaching any summer classes. Are those not teaching summer classes still in Pullman? Or do they have families and lives they have built here over the years? It would be interesting to interview professors in the communications department, but also in other departments to get a feel for the wide variety of activities that our professors engage in.
Rachel Anderson, a Clarkston resident and mother has been missing since April 16th. I reviewed an article today describing her estranged husband's history of violence both towards her and other women in the past. Anderson's car and cell phone have been located and she was said to have disappeared in Lewiston, but last seen in Moscow. Where is Rachel Anderson? It is not often that people in only a few towns away go missing. It has been almost a month, and today is the first I have heard about the missing mother.
Anderson's estranged husband is in custody now, but I feel awareness about the missing mother needs to be raised. While Pullman has the "small-town" safe feel, it is important to be cautious and aware that no one is ever totally safe from harm. Where is the mother? Do the police have hopes on finding Anderson or are they now looking for a body? It would be interesting to hear what leads the Lewiston Police are following on the case, and what the community is doing in hopes of finding Anderson.
Two sources could be the Lewiston Tribune who wrote an article on the estranged husband, and also the Lewiston Police Department who has been handling the case.
Idea Two: Protecting Yourself
This is my first summer session in Pullman. While it is now beautiful, sunny and seemingly relaxed, I still feel it important to be aware of your surroundings and to take proper safety precautions. With less people in Pullman over the summer months, that also means more time people are spending alone. Who are your neighbors? What is the crime rate over the summer in Pullman? What are some safety tips that Pullman Police could offer as a type of warning to students for what they have experienced in summers prior? Is there more or less violence over the summer months? I know that many police tips often all sound the same, "Don't walk anywhere alone at night" etc., but as a young, college female I would be interested to know about the crime rate in the area during the summertime. As well as what I could possibly expect, good and bad.
Another avenue I could take with this story is interviewing the Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse. A center mostly for abused women and children. How does their center hold up during the summer months? Do they offer any workshops open to the public on self-help or protection? Are there any classes in the community that raise awareness about violence? Everyone thinks nothing could ever happen to them, but it is always better to be safe than sorry.
Two sources for this case could be the Pullman Police Department, and the Alternatives to Violence in the Palouse.
Idea Three: What do your professors do all summer long?
Have you ever awkwardly bumped into a teacher or professor while at the grocery store or somewhere totally random outside the classroom? I've found that it doesn't happen often, but it always a little odd when you do. Do you say hello? Will they recognize you? What are they shopping for? Where are they always hiding? As it being my first summer in Pullman, I am extremely curious as to what many of these professors do with their time. While many teach a summer class or two, what else do they do in Pullman when it is practically dead? Do they celebrate the departure of student's for a few short months? Do they travel? What do they do?!
I think that many college students would be interested to know how their professors spend their summer months in Pullman, if in Pullman at all. It is always interesting to learn about the lives of others that we never really hear anything about. For this article, I could interview a few possible professors. I could interview some that are teaching summer classes, or also try to track down one or two that are not teaching any summer classes. Are those not teaching summer classes still in Pullman? Or do they have families and lives they have built here over the years? It would be interesting to interview professors in the communications department, but also in other departments to get a feel for the wide variety of activities that our professors engage in.
The News Aggregators
Each day in class this week, I have been introduced to new things. Yesterday was the Drudge Report and the Huffington Post. While I honestly don't know that much about either of the sites, they both seem to share at least a few things in common. Firstly they are both news sites that offer up a variety of new information to the public, both starting with a major headline. However, when first visiting the Drudge Report their major headline didn't seem as "in your face" as the Huffington Post. The Drudge Report's layout also appeared to be a little less organized and professional looking as the Huffington Post. Another common factor between the sites that I noticed was that they both displayed advertisements somewhat equally throughout the page. The Drudge Report starts with one at the very top, and the Huffington Post has one right after its title. A major difference that I noted between the two news sites was that the Drudge Report offered links to stories written by other news outlets, whereas the Huffington Post posted articles on their page. I found the organizational layout of the Drudge Report was a little more difficult to follow, and that the Huffington Post's layout tried to direct the reader's eyes to the articles they felt were most important. Most of the headlines that I clicked on seemed to have stories that followed, but one could clearly tell that both sites made headlines stand out that they felt were most important. After reviewing both, the Drudge Report seemed to be a little more conservative but I did find similarities in both.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Ecuador vs. Chevron
Before class today, I was completely unaware of the Ecuador vs. Chevron case, a big controversial debate that has apparently been going on for the last 16 years. After watching the two videos presented in class, I had a better idea of the conflict but still felt there was a lot of missing information. The first video definitely seemed to have a more "Murrow" journalistic style. It investigated the issue, talked to the people on both sides, and gave some insight on the basics of the issue for those who may not have had any idea (like me). The second video, however, appeared to be in a less journalistic style and focused more on interviewing the experts of Chevron. Every person that was interviewed in the Chevron YouTube video was some type of expert or Chevron consultant. The video didn't really offer up any new information about the case, just denied certain claims and allegations. Although, it did raise some key points about the case that I was not aware of from the first video. For example, the fact that in 1998 there was an inspection and all companies were released from future charges of pollution. Both videos offered important facts to the case, but the second video was definitely more biased and didn't offer as much information.
When trying to discover more about the case, I came across a few articles written by some active environmentalists that clearly sided with Ecuador. For example, an article called "Chevron Lies, People Die". However, an article I found most interesting described Chevron's latest tactic to avoid the $27 billion in damages. This article claimed Chevron is using another dirty PR trick, and is trying to claim the judge of the case is biased and needs to be removed. They claim they have proof from videos that the judge has already made his decision on the case, and that it totally unfair. In the Ecuador vs. Chevron article, it is clear that Chevron is again made out to be the bad guys of the case.
I don't know enough facts about the case from the limited amount I have learned today to make a fair judgment, but if I was the deciding judge I know that at least a portion of the $27 billion would need to go to pollution clean up. What amount is actually necessary to effectively clean up the areas is another matter of debate, but I would strongly agree that Chevron is liable for many of the damages and should have to pay the resulting costs.
When trying to discover more about the case, I came across a few articles written by some active environmentalists that clearly sided with Ecuador. For example, an article called "Chevron Lies, People Die". However, an article I found most interesting described Chevron's latest tactic to avoid the $27 billion in damages. This article claimed Chevron is using another dirty PR trick, and is trying to claim the judge of the case is biased and needs to be removed. They claim they have proof from videos that the judge has already made his decision on the case, and that it totally unfair. In the Ecuador vs. Chevron article, it is clear that Chevron is again made out to be the bad guys of the case.
I don't know enough facts about the case from the limited amount I have learned today to make a fair judgment, but if I was the deciding judge I know that at least a portion of the $27 billion would need to go to pollution clean up. What amount is actually necessary to effectively clean up the areas is another matter of debate, but I would strongly agree that Chevron is liable for many of the damages and should have to pay the resulting costs.
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