Before this project, I never considered having a blog. In the beginning, I was hesitant and wasn't really sure if I was being effective in my blogging. It was a new type of writing for me, but I really have enjoyed it and the creativity it allowed me.
http://www.dailyblogtips.com/what-is-a-blog/
Blogging showed me a different side of writing, one that was in between formal and informal. I learned to keep my sentences short, yet full of detail. I took the stories I found or ideas I had and compiled them in a way that would catch readers' attention.
http://www.bloggingtips.com/
In this class, we have practiced and learned several types of writing. My least favorite has been for radio. I always feel hesitant of how to word things and wonder if my word choice is simple and clear enough for radio. My favorite has definitely been blogging because I have greater control of the topic and enjoy the personal touch that is I can put in each post.
http://journalism20.nuvvo.com/lesson/7582-writing-for-radio
I am surprised at the amount of knowledge I have gained from this class. At first, I was overly confident in my writing skills and did not see room for improvement. However, I have learned valuable skills that will always benefit me in both my professional and personal life. Writing is such a wonderful communication tool, one that is full of expression. I enjoy the creative outlet it gives me.
"Words are a lens to focus one's mind." Ayn Rand
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Confession 13 - Slavery Among Us
A sex trafficking ring was finally busted on Tuesday. The ring has been going since 2008. Thirteen suspects are in custody. http://news.yahoo.com/us-women-ny-nj-forced-sex-25-times-194301077.html
The suspects brought women, sometimes as young as early teens, from Mexico and forced them to have sex with up to thirty men a day. The women were promised a better life, marriages, jobs, and futures in America, but were only mistreated. Women reported being beaten and left on the street when they did not follow orders. Those who escaped usually went back to prostitution because there was little opportunities for them due to being illegal immigrants. Contraceptive was used but if a woman was suspected to be pregnant, the pimps would force them to take drugs that would cause a miscarriage. Many victims lived and worked in brothels. The average price for their services was $30 for 15 minutes. Little or none of that money went to the women.
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/51724260/ns/local_news-new_york_ny/
In New Jersey, the women were shipped to large farms where they would be forced to have sex with the farm workers. Other women were in ghettos or in brothels that were in disgusting apartment housing. Some women are scheduled to speak in court tomorrow in Manhattan.
http://online.wsj.com/article/AP94a1da14429245ad8f19cfae16fb1755.html
Mexican cartels are now moving away from the drug business and into human trafficking. A cartel will use women to cook, clean, and for prostitution. http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2011-07-27/world/35267252_1_sexual-exploitation-marisela-morales-cartels
The suspects brought women, sometimes as young as early teens, from Mexico and forced them to have sex with up to thirty men a day. The women were promised a better life, marriages, jobs, and futures in America, but were only mistreated. Women reported being beaten and left on the street when they did not follow orders. Those who escaped usually went back to prostitution because there was little opportunities for them due to being illegal immigrants. Contraceptive was used but if a woman was suspected to be pregnant, the pimps would force them to take drugs that would cause a miscarriage. Many victims lived and worked in brothels. The average price for their services was $30 for 15 minutes. Little or none of that money went to the women.
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/51724260/ns/local_news-new_york_ny/
In New Jersey, the women were shipped to large farms where they would be forced to have sex with the farm workers. Other women were in ghettos or in brothels that were in disgusting apartment housing. Some women are scheduled to speak in court tomorrow in Manhattan.
http://online.wsj.com/article/AP94a1da14429245ad8f19cfae16fb1755.html
Mexican cartels are now moving away from the drug business and into human trafficking. A cartel will use women to cook, clean, and for prostitution. http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2011-07-27/world/35267252_1_sexual-exploitation-marisela-morales-cartels
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