Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Ethical Issues
The careers of journalists have been based on reporting the truth and the facts, while maintaining objectivity about each story. It is important to not have a bias when reporting the facts to the public. With the "ProPublica's nonprofit's news gathering pays off for partners," story featured in the New York Times, it deals with different ethical issues. One issue that stood out to me, was how the reporter of the New Orleans medical story had her own opinion on the matter. In the story it say that Sheri Fink wanted to change what she sees as a dysfunctional medical system. Since she was reporting on the story, her opinion should not be known. It presents a bias for the readers and viewers of the story. Because of this it is important for the consumers of the media to read trust worthy news from places that check their facts. In the first story about David Gregory refusing to check his facts is concerning because there may be misinformation presented. In the ProPublica story, it said, "The goal is not about getting credit.The goal is greeting the story before the eyes of the people who can most benefit from it." While I see the point, I have to agree with the NYU journalism professor Jay Rosen who believes programs should offer an online fact check each week of exaggeration and lies. It is the job of journalist to uncover the truth and it seems ironic that there would be people such as David Gregory refusing to check the facts and get the truth out to the public. It is interesting to me that in the story "Reporter and Players wear the same colors," the same ethical issue of fact checking seems to be taking place, "newspapers struggling to plug the gaps in their newsrooms have been turning to outside organizations to supply articles, raising questions about their ability to vouch for the material they print." This is a concerning ethical issue for all media organizations and is makes the job of journalist even more important, so they deliver accurate stories to the media. One the administration standpoint it is concerning because they have to deal with where their limited resources are best applied. Should they have more people to "fact check" or do they continue as is and try and keep there organization afloat. Ehtical issues are everywhere and journalist and their media organizations need to cooperate and work together, but journalism rules should not be thrown out the window.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Multimedia
One of the articles I chose to analyze for multimedia was The New York Times article, "U.S. Tries Luring Taliban Foot Soldiers Back to Society." The article by Elisabeth Bumiller was a very interesting story about an ex-Taliban member who was let back into society to live freely after an established agreement. The article was well written an included a video and pictures. The pictures were important because they gave an added element to the story and grabbed the readers attention as the first thing at the top of the page. The shot is of the ex-Taliban member being led by U.S. forces. The picture is very intriguing and can make readers want to read the story. The video was very gripping, and I felt that it gave great insight into the story and helped to show that while we are at war, peace can still be found. I felt that the NY Times did a good job of incorporating the video, because it really made the story come to life and gave readers a better understanding, which in the end is the ultimate goal. If I had the time and the resources, I feel that incorporating a video would be a good idea, because it could really help bring my story to life.
The second article I choose to analyze for multimedia was from the Washington Post.The article "FDA considers endorsement of drug that some call a Viagra for women," was interesting, but not worth the effort to get to. When first visiting the site, I had to re-enter my e-mail address multiple times. This article was featured on the front page, but surprisingly had no multimedia. The story seemed interesting, but when first viewing it, there was a huge advertisement blocking the view. When I finally got to the article, I realized that it featured no multimedia. At the least, they should of had a picture of the potential pink pills. The article stretched over many pages and had no video to give a summary. I feel that many readers would have stopped reading because it was too much trouble to get to, with nothing to look at.
The last article I choose to analyze for multimedia was a past article from the New York Times. The article was on the earthquake in Chile. While this article is older, the multimedia usage was plentiful.
The news article, 'Frantic Rescue Efforts in Chile as Troops Seek to Keep Order,' published by The New York Times Feb. 28,2010, incorporated many different media types. The print story was brought to life by multimedia including maps documenting the Chile Earthquake, A slide show of the aftermath, an interactive feature( where readers can submit their own photographs documenting the damage), a video broadcast and audio accounts.
The three media examples I choose to analyze for my assignment are audio accounts,a video broadcast and maps documenting the Chile Earthquake.
I feel that the audio accounts are a very effective way of getting the survivors word out to the public. You can almost feel their pain and anguish as you hear their voices recount the situation. However, as a visual learner I feel that the visual aspect is missing. I personally want not only to hear them, but to see their faces. In my opinion this is why the video broadcast may be the most effective way in delivering the news. The video gives a broadcast style news report, letting viewers hear personal accounts and see the devastation. The maps were also a nice visual tool that accompanied the print story. The maps allowed readers to view the Chile Earthquake from a topographical standpoint. The maps named major cities and gave detailed summaries of the places affected and their damage reports. I really liked the fact that it explained the plate shift which causes earthquakes. It was also nice to see and understand more information about the tsunami. If applicable, I definitely feel that incorporating audio, video, or maps into the final feature/ news story would be a good choice.
The second article I choose to analyze for multimedia was from the Washington Post.The article "FDA considers endorsement of drug that some call a Viagra for women," was interesting, but not worth the effort to get to. When first visiting the site, I had to re-enter my e-mail address multiple times. This article was featured on the front page, but surprisingly had no multimedia. The story seemed interesting, but when first viewing it, there was a huge advertisement blocking the view. When I finally got to the article, I realized that it featured no multimedia. At the least, they should of had a picture of the potential pink pills. The article stretched over many pages and had no video to give a summary. I feel that many readers would have stopped reading because it was too much trouble to get to, with nothing to look at.
The last article I choose to analyze for multimedia was a past article from the New York Times. The article was on the earthquake in Chile. While this article is older, the multimedia usage was plentiful.
The news article, 'Frantic Rescue Efforts in Chile as Troops Seek to Keep Order,' published by The New York Times Feb. 28,2010, incorporated many different media types. The print story was brought to life by multimedia including maps documenting the Chile Earthquake, A slide show of the aftermath, an interactive feature( where readers can submit their own photographs documenting the damage), a video broadcast and audio accounts.
The three media examples I choose to analyze for my assignment are audio accounts,a video broadcast and maps documenting the Chile Earthquake.
I feel that the audio accounts are a very effective way of getting the survivors word out to the public. You can almost feel their pain and anguish as you hear their voices recount the situation. However, as a visual learner I feel that the visual aspect is missing. I personally want not only to hear them, but to see their faces. In my opinion this is why the video broadcast may be the most effective way in delivering the news. The video gives a broadcast style news report, letting viewers hear personal accounts and see the devastation. The maps were also a nice visual tool that accompanied the print story. The maps allowed readers to view the Chile Earthquake from a topographical standpoint. The maps named major cities and gave detailed summaries of the places affected and their damage reports. I really liked the fact that it explained the plate shift which causes earthquakes. It was also nice to see and understand more information about the tsunami. If applicable, I definitely feel that incorporating audio, video, or maps into the final feature/ news story would be a good choice.
Monday, May 17, 2010
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Ohio is among the nation’s worst states to do business based on its taxes, workforce and living conditions, according to a recent survey of more than 650 CEOs.
Ohio ranked 44th in Chief Executive magazine’s annual ranking of the states, which is up one spot from last year. The state received a grade of “C-“ in taxation and regulation, a “B” in workforce quality, and a “B-“ in living environment.
State tax officials blamed the weak assessment on Ohio’s reputation as a “high tax state,” which it is taking steps to shed.
“Perception has yet to catch up to reality in Ohio,” said John Kohlstrand, spokesman for Ohio Department of Taxation.
Since 2005, the Buckeye State has been working to lower taxes while creating a more attractive tax system for business. Local property taxes on equipment and a state tax on corporation profits have been eliminated and replaced with a new commercial activity tax based on the location of a business’ customers. That means when businesses establish new facilities or hire more workers, “they don’t pay additional CAT,” Kohlstrand said.
Marshall Cooper, CEO of Greenwich, Conn.-based Chief Executive Group, shared four comments from surveyed CEOs with operations in Ohio. Three mentioned a need for an improvement in the tax situation one said “get rid of the CAT.”
But Ohio’s overall grades among the CEOs with business operations in the state were slightly higher than the national rankings. Local CEOs gave Ohio a “C+” in taxes, a “B+” in workforce quality, and a “B+” in living environment, Cooper said.
The state’s most recent rankings in the Chief Executive survey represent a dramatic downgrade among the CEOs, who placed Ohio at No. 20 in 2005. The 24-spot decline was second only to Illinois falling 29 spots in the same period.
Despite its weak ranking in the Chief Executive survey, Ohio is home to 23 Fortune 500 companies, including four based in Columbus: Nationwide, American Electric Power, Limited Brands and Big Lots. At least one company on that list, and one that is not, recently announced plans that should result in more than 1,000 local new hires.
Huntington Bancshares last week said it will add 500 jobs in the next five years and keep its headquarters Downtown for 20 more years. Nationwide earlier this month said it plans to fill 600 job openings in Ohio.
Still, Ohio’s unemployment rate remains above the national rate. The jobless rate in Ohio was 11 percent in March. April figures are due out next week. The national unemployment rate was 9.9 percent in April and 9.7 percent in March, according to federal data.
Texas again finished first in the Chief Executive rankings, followed by North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. The worst state was California, with New York, Michigan, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Illinois and Connecticut the others that finished below Ohio, according to the survey of 651 CEOs conducted in late January.
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SHORT HEADLINE: OHIO AMOUNG WORST BUSINESS STATES, ACCORDING TO SURVEY
LONG HEAD: OHIO RANKES AMOUNG WORST BUSINESS STATES, ACCORDING TO SURVEY
Ohio is among the nation’s worst states to do business based on its taxes, workforce and living conditions, according to a recent survey of more than 650 CEOs.
Ohio ranked 44th in Chief Executive magazine’s annual ranking of the states, which is up one spot from last year. The state received a grade of “C-" in taxation and regulation, a “B” in workforce quality, and a “B-" in living environment.
State tax officials blamed the weak assessment on Ohio’s reputation as a “high tax state,” which it is taking steps to shed.(ACCORDING TO WHOM?)
“Perception has yet to catch up to reality in Ohio,” said John Kohlstrand, spokesman for Ohio Department of Taxation.
Since 2005, the Buckeye State has been working to lower taxes while creating a more attractive tax system for business. Local property taxes on equipment and a state tax on corporation profits have been eliminated and replaced with a new commercial activity tax based on the location of a business’ customers. That means when businesses establish new facilities or hire more workers, “they don’t pay additional CAT,” Kohlstrand said.
(WHAT IS CAT?)
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Ohio is among the nation’s worst states to do business based on its taxes, workforce and living conditions, according to a recent survey of more than 650 CEOs.
Ohio ranked 44th in Chief Executive magazine’s annual ranking of the states, which is up one spot from last year. The state received a grade of “C-“ in taxation and regulation, a “B” in workforce quality, and a “B-“ in living environment.
State tax officials blamed the weak assessment on Ohio’s reputation as a “high tax state,” which it is taking steps to shed.
“Perception has yet to catch up to reality in Ohio,” said John Kohlstrand, spokesman for Ohio Department of Taxation.
Since 2005, the Buckeye State has been working to lower taxes while creating a more attractive tax system for business. Local property taxes on equipment and a state tax on corporation profits have been eliminated and replaced with a new commercial activity tax based on the location of a business’ customers. That means when businesses establish new facilities or hire more workers, “they don’t pay additional CAT,” Kohlstrand said.
Marshall Cooper, CEO of Greenwich, Conn.-based Chief Executive Group, shared four comments from surveyed CEOs with operations in Ohio. Three mentioned a need for an improvement in the tax situation one said “get rid of the CAT.”
But Ohio’s overall grades among the CEOs with business operations in the state were slightly higher than the national rankings. Local CEOs gave Ohio a “C+” in taxes, a “B+” in workforce quality, and a “B+” in living environment, Cooper said.
The state’s most recent rankings in the Chief Executive survey represent a dramatic downgrade among the CEOs, who placed Ohio at No. 20 in 2005. The 24-spot decline was second only to Illinois falling 29 spots in the same period.
Despite its weak ranking in the Chief Executive survey, Ohio is home to 23 Fortune 500 companies, including four based in Columbus: Nationwide, American Electric Power, Limited Brands and Big Lots. At least one company on that list, and one that is not, recently announced plans that should result in more than 1,000 local new hires.
Huntington Bancshares last week said it will add 500 jobs in the next five years and keep its headquarters Downtown for 20 more years. Nationwide earlier this month said it plans to fill 600 job openings in Ohio.
Still, Ohio’s unemployment rate remains above the national rate. The jobless rate in Ohio was 11 percent in March. April figures are due out next week. The national unemployment rate was 9.9 percent in April and 9.7 percent in March, according to federal data.
Texas again finished first in the Chief Executive rankings, followed by North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. The worst state was California, with New York, Michigan, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Illinois and Connecticut the others that finished below Ohio, according to the survey of 651 CEOs conducted in late January.
EDITED VERSION
SLUG: OHIO BAD BUSINESS STATE?
SHORT HEADLINE: OHIO AMOUNG WORST BUSINESS STATES, ACCORDING TO SURVEY
LONG HEAD: OHIO RANKES AMOUNG WORST BUSINESS STATES, ACCORDING TO SURVEY
Ohio is among the nation’s worst states to do business based on its taxes, workforce and living conditions, according to a recent survey of more than 650 CEOs.
Ohio ranked 44th in Chief Executive magazine’s annual ranking of the states, which is up one spot from last year. The state received a grade of “C-" in taxation and regulation, a “B” in workforce quality, and a “B-" in living environment.
State tax officials blamed the weak assessment on Ohio’s reputation as a “high tax state,” which it is taking steps to shed.(ACCORDING TO WHOM?)
“Perception has yet to catch up to reality in Ohio,” said John Kohlstrand, spokesman for Ohio Department of Taxation.
Since 2005, the Buckeye State has been working to lower taxes while creating a more attractive tax system for business. Local property taxes on equipment and a state tax on corporation profits have been eliminated and replaced with a new commercial activity tax based on the location of a business’ customers. That means when businesses establish new facilities or hire more workers, “they don’t pay additional CAT,” Kohlstrand said.
(WHAT IS CAT?)
Final Project Outline
For my final project in Comm 422, I plan to write a news article on the meal plan system at Ohio State. While the meal plan is designed to be convenient for freshmen and student who live on campus, it actually seems to be a huge cost. In order to “opt- out” of the plan, there is a $500 fee each quarter. Why is this? I plan on finding how and why the swipe plan works/ does not work. Also, why was the plan implemented in the first place? I have heard many complaints with the current system, so is campus dining planning on designing a new plan in the near future? How will the plan change with the switch to semesters? I plan to interview Tim Keegstra, the director of campus dining. From there I will see where the interview takes me. I plan to meet with Mr. Keegstra early next week. I also plan to interview Mark Newton, the head chef at OSU. To me the swipe plan seems like a rip-off, but I want to get the facts to tell a true and accurate story.
*Social Media*
-Facebook was linked to many different OSU pages. When I searched "meal plan" there was a page linked to University Housing which had names of employees. This is a potential source builder. It tells what University Housing does and some of the employees who work their and contact information. Also when you search on Facebook, it is linked to the bing search engine which could prove to be helpful for facts and figures. It seems there are endless possibilities with social media, but you just have to be careful.
*Social Media*
-Facebook was linked to many different OSU pages. When I searched "meal plan" there was a page linked to University Housing which had names of employees. This is a potential source builder. It tells what University Housing does and some of the employees who work their and contact information. Also when you search on Facebook, it is linked to the bing search engine which could prove to be helpful for facts and figures. It seems there are endless possibilities with social media, but you just have to be careful.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Holly Marie Dunfee
Dan Caterinicchia
Obama Addresses Oil Spill
President Obama addresses Gulf Coast Oil Spill
President Obama addresses Gulf Coast Oil Spill, BP Responsible
Speaking in Lousianna, May 5, 2010, United States President Obama addresses the public on the hazardous oil spill along the Gulf of Mexico, saying that the government will to whatever it takes to clean up the oil.
“We are dealing with a massive, potentially unprecedented environmental disaster,” said Obama. "The oil that is still leaking from the well could seriously damage the economy and the environment of our Gulf states."
The oil spill was caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, which was carrying out work on behalf of BP. After an explosion the rig sank. Eleven workers are still missing.
Obama says the focus now is to prevent further damage and efforts are being made to stop the leak.
“From day one we have prepared for the worst, while we have hoped for the best,” said Obama.
According to Obama, BP is being held responsible for this leak and will be paying for the damages.
Dan Caterinicchia
Obama Addresses Oil Spill
President Obama addresses Gulf Coast Oil Spill
President Obama addresses Gulf Coast Oil Spill, BP Responsible
Speaking in Lousianna, May 5, 2010, United States President Obama addresses the public on the hazardous oil spill along the Gulf of Mexico, saying that the government will to whatever it takes to clean up the oil.
“We are dealing with a massive, potentially unprecedented environmental disaster,” said Obama. "The oil that is still leaking from the well could seriously damage the economy and the environment of our Gulf states."
The oil spill was caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, which was carrying out work on behalf of BP. After an explosion the rig sank. Eleven workers are still missing.
Obama says the focus now is to prevent further damage and efforts are being made to stop the leak.
“From day one we have prepared for the worst, while we have hoped for the best,” said Obama.
According to Obama, BP is being held responsible for this leak and will be paying for the damages.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Broadcast Script
Good afternoon, this is your communications 422 update, and I am your host, Holly Dunfee.
Stranded airline passengers around the globe are now calling airports and hotel rooms "home" due to flight cancellations caused by the volcano eruption in Iceland.
The volcano is continuing to spew ash over a large portion of the European continent.
According to the International Air Transport Association, some airways in Austria, Sweden and Finland have started to re-open and allow flights, but millions of passengers worldwide continue to remain stuck... due to the on-going cancellations.
Moving across the globe to our local Columbus area, Warmer weather IS on the way according to Columbus' meteorologist Chris Bradley. Temperatures could reach the mid
80s by the end of this week.
For today, it's partly cloudy skies with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
While today's weather may be dull and gloomy, there is good news for the health of man's best friend.
According to the Columbus Dispatch, The Ohio State University Veterinary Clinic is offering free eye examinations for service canines. Veterinarians will be checking for cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachments and other associated eye problems.
This program sponsored in part by the American College of Veterinary (opt-toe-mologists) will help to diagnose and treat any vision problems found in service dogs.
Service canines are not the only animals getting attention in the Columbus area.
On the entertainment front, The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will open the new Polar Frontier this coming Thursday. According to the Columbus Zoo, The exhibit, will feature twin polar bears from the Artic Ocean. I am happy to see the new exhibit and believe The Polar Frontier will be a great addition to the Columbus area, while helping to boost the local economy as new tourist attraction.
That’s all for your communications 422 afternoon update. I’m your host Holly Dunfee. Thanks for listening.
Stranded airline passengers around the globe are now calling airports and hotel rooms "home" due to flight cancellations caused by the volcano eruption in Iceland.
The volcano is continuing to spew ash over a large portion of the European continent.
According to the International Air Transport Association, some airways in Austria, Sweden and Finland have started to re-open and allow flights, but millions of passengers worldwide continue to remain stuck... due to the on-going cancellations.
Moving across the globe to our local Columbus area, Warmer weather IS on the way according to Columbus' meteorologist Chris Bradley. Temperatures could reach the mid
80s by the end of this week.
For today, it's partly cloudy skies with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
While today's weather may be dull and gloomy, there is good news for the health of man's best friend.
According to the Columbus Dispatch, The Ohio State University Veterinary Clinic is offering free eye examinations for service canines. Veterinarians will be checking for cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachments and other associated eye problems.
This program sponsored in part by the American College of Veterinary (opt-toe-mologists) will help to diagnose and treat any vision problems found in service dogs.
Service canines are not the only animals getting attention in the Columbus area.
On the entertainment front, The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will open the new Polar Frontier this coming Thursday. According to the Columbus Zoo, The exhibit, will feature twin polar bears from the Artic Ocean. I am happy to see the new exhibit and believe The Polar Frontier will be a great addition to the Columbus area, while helping to boost the local economy as new tourist attraction.
That’s all for your communications 422 afternoon update. I’m your host Holly Dunfee. Thanks for listening.
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