We receive news in two ways: we read it or we listen to it. It would seem that the only difference in the two is the way we consume it but, this isn't true.
http://multimedia.journalism.berkeley.edu/tutorials/digital-transform/print-and-broadcast-news-vs-internet/
In broadcast news writing, you immediately identify the subject. In print, you want to grab the attention but you have more time to elaborate throughout the story. You have one time in broadcast to get the story out accurately and clearly. In print, there is time to review it before it is printed or time for the audience to reread it themselves if something is not completely clear. Broadcast must be told in a straight forward manner without unneeded facts. Print stories can focus on events that have previously passed. Broadcast news needs to develop stories from what is happening in the present and then develop the story in a backwards manner. Both ways should tackle a story in an organized manner and leave out any unnecessary information.
http://www.policymic.com/articles/7370/facebook-and-twitter-why-print-journalism-is-dying
Personally, I enjoy print writing more because I feel that it is more formulated. The downfall is that maybe there is less creativity to the process. I would much rather get my news by broadcast because it takes less effort. However, if it is on a matter that is close to my heart or something I am thoroughly interested in, I will usually pull up print news to recheck facts or get more in-depth information.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Confession 5 - Fabulous Friendship
Lately, I have learned that friendship just may be life's most precious gifts. Friendship gets us through the tough times, the lonely times, the good times, and the times that we feel the world is completely against us.
This past weekend, I joined my best friend on her Bachelorette trip to Memphis, TN http://www.memphistravel.com/. This trip strengthened our friendship and reminded us why we became friends in the first place. When she first announced her engagement, I immediately told her all the reasons that she shouldn't. She is young. They haven't been together long. Life is too short. She asked me not to be her maid of honor and I was crushed. It took weeks to realize that our friendship is better than that. I finally understood that even though odds are against them, they have so many things going for them. Love. Faith. Friendship.
My mom brought it to my attention that I should focus on giving her all of my support this weekend. It meant a lot to my mom that we resolve our problems since she has been worrying about her friend who was transferred to Oshner's Hospital in New Orleans http://www.neworleans.com/?utm_expid=43112794-0 due to a possibility of cancer.
I've learned that it doesn't matter where I stand in her wedding party because I am confident in where I am in her heart. I regret failing her as a friend because she has accepted me, even when I was not worthy of love. True friends are few and far between. I am a blessed individual to have someone so forgiving.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4773759223738&set=a.2781191770797.2120088.1288260156&type=3&theater
"Making a hundred friends is not a miracle. The miracle is to make a single friend who will stand by your side when hundred are against you." - Unknown
This past weekend, I joined my best friend on her Bachelorette trip to Memphis, TN http://www.memphistravel.com/. This trip strengthened our friendship and reminded us why we became friends in the first place. When she first announced her engagement, I immediately told her all the reasons that she shouldn't. She is young. They haven't been together long. Life is too short. She asked me not to be her maid of honor and I was crushed. It took weeks to realize that our friendship is better than that. I finally understood that even though odds are against them, they have so many things going for them. Love. Faith. Friendship.
My mom brought it to my attention that I should focus on giving her all of my support this weekend. It meant a lot to my mom that we resolve our problems since she has been worrying about her friend who was transferred to Oshner's Hospital in New Orleans http://www.neworleans.com/?utm_expid=43112794-0 due to a possibility of cancer.
I've learned that it doesn't matter where I stand in her wedding party because I am confident in where I am in her heart. I regret failing her as a friend because she has accepted me, even when I was not worthy of love. True friends are few and far between. I am a blessed individual to have someone so forgiving.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4773759223738&set=a.2781191770797.2120088.1288260156&type=3&theater
"Making a hundred friends is not a miracle. The miracle is to make a single friend who will stand by your side when hundred are against you." - Unknown
Monday, February 18, 2013
Confession 4 - Tortuous Twister
Mother Nature is nothing to mess with and something to fear. Hattiesburg has discovered her full force and unpredictability first hand. On Sunday, February 10, 2013, a mile wide EF-4 tornado swept through south Mississippi leaving much damage behind, especially in the Hattiesburg and Oak Grove areas.
The damage on the 75 mile path is extensive. Residents are amazed and grateful that no one was killed. It is estimated that a few hundred homes have been damaged and around a hundred injurers have been reported.
http://www.wdam.com/slideshow?widgetid=73457
Hattiesburg has became "home" for many students at USM, the city's major university. We were all distraught once we learned the extent of the damage at our wonderful school. Just hours after the tornado hit, students began organizing a clean up day to remove the debris that clutter the once beautiful campus. It was a huge turn out, attracting a massive group of students as well as other volunteers. At Southern Miss, we have learned to leave our school better than we found it. After all, all the love in our hearts belong to Southern Mississippi.
http://www.wdam.com/story/21191539/usm-students-clean-up-after-tornado
The city has been overwhelmed with the support of volunteers. Hattiesburg will rebuild better than ever.
The damage on the 75 mile path is extensive. Residents are amazed and grateful that no one was killed. It is estimated that a few hundred homes have been damaged and around a hundred injurers have been reported.
http://www.wdam.com/slideshow?widgetid=73457
Hattiesburg has became "home" for many students at USM, the city's major university. We were all distraught once we learned the extent of the damage at our wonderful school. Just hours after the tornado hit, students began organizing a clean up day to remove the debris that clutter the once beautiful campus. It was a huge turn out, attracting a massive group of students as well as other volunteers. At Southern Miss, we have learned to leave our school better than we found it. After all, all the love in our hearts belong to Southern Mississippi.
http://www.wdam.com/story/21191539/usm-students-clean-up-after-tornado
The city has been overwhelmed with the support of volunteers. Hattiesburg will rebuild better than ever.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Confession 3 - Mardi Gras
The entire deep South (emphasis on deep) seems completely fascinated by the Mardi Gras season. Don't get me wrong, I am all for it! I absolutely love nothing more than a big slice of King Cake. I was also intrigued by the Christian background of the holiday. The baby in the kind cake is symbolic of baby Jesus, our king (hence the name King Cake). Last year, I attended my first Mardi Gras parade in Mobile, Alabama. This year, not only was I in the Hattiesburg parade, but I will also enjoy the madness first hand in New Orleans.
I have began wondering if and how other parts of the world celebrate Mardi Gras, also known as Carnival Season. Sometimes, it seems that the holiday is isolated in the Louisiana/Mississippi/Alabama area. I have learned, after research, that Mardi Gras began centuries ago as spring fertility rituals. In the later years, it became a Roman Catholic holiday before Lent. Brazil and Venice are among the list of famous Mardi Gras celebration sites.
The first American Mardi Gras was in Louisiana, which confirms the claims I have been told. Mardi Gras was even banned in New Orleans after the Spanish took control of the French settlement. It was once again celebrated when Louisiana was purchased by the United States. Mardi Gras is only legally a holiday in Louisiana. What a surprise since several schools and universities in Mississippi and Alabama release school to celebrate.
http://www.history.com/topics/mardi-gras
Venice, Italy is a well known Carnival Season attraction. The term Mardi Gras means the time before fasting. Carnival refers to the period of celebrations, a time of "letting go". In Venice, a lot of emphasis is put on masks. In 1608, a law was put in place which made it illegal to wear masks unless it was Mardi Gras.http://www.italyguides.it/us/venice_italy/venice_carnival/venice_carnival.htm
In true spirit of the season, I will gladly shout, "Throw me some beads, mister"this Mardi Gras.
Venice, Italy is a well known Carnival Season attraction. The term Mardi Gras means the time before fasting. Carnival refers to the period of celebrations, a time of "letting go". In Venice, a lot of emphasis is put on masks. In 1608, a law was put in place which made it illegal to wear masks unless it was Mardi Gras.http://www.italyguides.it/us/venice_italy/venice_carnival/venice_carnival.htm
In true spirit of the season, I will gladly shout, "Throw me some beads, mister"this Mardi Gras.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Confession 2 - Strength Within Us
In Alabama on Tuesday, January 29, a five year old boy was taken for hostage from his school bus after a 65 year old "survivalist" shot the driver during an altercation, according to NBC News.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/03/us/alabama-child-hostage
The survivalist, Jimmy Lee Dykes has kept the Asperger's Syndrome child http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/mental-health-aspergers-syndrome, Ethan, hostage for what is now going on five days. They are in Dyke's "bunker" (a large hole in the ground, somewhat like a shelter), which is equiped with electricity, tv, and supplies. Thankfully, FBI negotiators have been succesful in getting Ethan's medicine to him as well as crayons and a coloring book. The FBI is communicating with Dykes through a long PVC pipe.
What is so inspiring about this tragedy, is the upmost bravery of the bus driver, Charles Albert Poland, Jr. His two children described him in loving terms and described his love of his job and the children that were placed in his care on the rides to and from school. They said Poland saw the children as his own. In a terrifying moment, and one that took his life, Poland stood tall and attempted to save all the children from Dykes. While Dykes was successful in capturing Ethan, Poland lost his life but saved those of 21 other children.
http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2013/02/01/alabama-school-bus-hostage-showdown-enters-fourth-day
Can you imagine yourself being confident and brave for the lives of others? This man willingly sacrificed his life for the 22 children that he so very much adored. Poland is a hero and his death is not in vain.
Relating to this story is the current issue of gun control. How different could things have been if bus drivers were allowed to carry weapons for the safety of the little lives they are in charge of twice a day? What victory would it have been if little Ethan was with his family now enjoying a sunny Saturday because Poland was armed and able to defend himself and the other 22 precious lives on the bus?
Today, I encourage you to evaluate your ideas on this issue. Place yourself in the shoes of Ethan's family as well as Poland's. More importantly, keep these families in your thoughts.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/03/us/alabama-child-hostage
The survivalist, Jimmy Lee Dykes has kept the Asperger's Syndrome child http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/mental-health-aspergers-syndrome, Ethan, hostage for what is now going on five days. They are in Dyke's "bunker" (a large hole in the ground, somewhat like a shelter), which is equiped with electricity, tv, and supplies. Thankfully, FBI negotiators have been succesful in getting Ethan's medicine to him as well as crayons and a coloring book. The FBI is communicating with Dykes through a long PVC pipe.
What is so inspiring about this tragedy, is the upmost bravery of the bus driver, Charles Albert Poland, Jr. His two children described him in loving terms and described his love of his job and the children that were placed in his care on the rides to and from school. They said Poland saw the children as his own. In a terrifying moment, and one that took his life, Poland stood tall and attempted to save all the children from Dykes. While Dykes was successful in capturing Ethan, Poland lost his life but saved those of 21 other children.
http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2013/02/01/alabama-school-bus-hostage-showdown-enters-fourth-day
Can you imagine yourself being confident and brave for the lives of others? This man willingly sacrificed his life for the 22 children that he so very much adored. Poland is a hero and his death is not in vain.
Relating to this story is the current issue of gun control. How different could things have been if bus drivers were allowed to carry weapons for the safety of the little lives they are in charge of twice a day? What victory would it have been if little Ethan was with his family now enjoying a sunny Saturday because Poland was armed and able to defend himself and the other 22 precious lives on the bus?
Today, I encourage you to evaluate your ideas on this issue. Place yourself in the shoes of Ethan's family as well as Poland's. More importantly, keep these families in your thoughts.
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