The number and category of hate crimes in Pullman Washington has changed significantly over the years. In 2006, there were four hate crimes committed under the category of sexual orientation. In 2007, four were committed under the category of race and one under sexual orientation. In 2008, there was only one hate crime reported under the category of religion.
In 2008, Washington State showed a total of 121 hate crimes based on race which was by far the majority of the crime categories.
In 2010, Terry R. Nealey recieved the most donations, receiving $182,246.
The top two private contributors were Avista Corp with $1,600 and Walmart with $1,600
In 2008 in Washington State, the Republican Party received the most money from forest and forestry products at $361,742.
In 2008 in Washington State, the Democratic Party received the most money from the Lobbyists and Pubic Relations Industry at $41,013.
Virtual Reality Patent
http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=y6ofAAAAEBAJ&dq=%22virtual+reality%22
Portable Personal Computer Patent
http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=nC0oAAAAEBAJ&dq=%22Portable+Personal+Computer%22
Automobile Patent
http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=E9lrAAAAEBAJ&dq=%22Automobile%22
Cordless Telephone Handset Patent
http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=UNMoAAAAEBAJ&dq=%22Cordless+Telephone+Handset%22
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
The videos examining the news industry bring put a lot of topics and conflicts that I don't think people have been paying much attention to lately. The news industry has changed quickly and now along with the public is seeing the repercussions of the choices they have been making as far as how they are getting the viewer's attentions and what types of stories they are choosing to focus on.
As the video shows, the news industry is focusing too heavily on what the viewers want and treating news as a business. I was surprised to see that news wasn't always this way and I think it probably did a better job before it tried to make a large profit. Viewers are interested in what is exciting and entertaining, but the information they should be getting is often passed over because it doesn't meet these standards.
News has become a product that viewers buy into with every station trying to get the most viewers which means that they are only providing what viewers want. This leads to sensationalized stories that skip over important details because they might be too boring. This is not completely the news industry's fault however since viewers have begun to treat news as an entertainment source and not a place to get real news, but is this because news industries want us to go to them for entertainment and news or did we really start treating them this way on our own?
As the video shows, the news industry is focusing too heavily on what the viewers want and treating news as a business. I was surprised to see that news wasn't always this way and I think it probably did a better job before it tried to make a large profit. Viewers are interested in what is exciting and entertaining, but the information they should be getting is often passed over because it doesn't meet these standards.
News has become a product that viewers buy into with every station trying to get the most viewers which means that they are only providing what viewers want. This leads to sensationalized stories that skip over important details because they might be too boring. This is not completely the news industry's fault however since viewers have begun to treat news as an entertainment source and not a place to get real news, but is this because news industries want us to go to them for entertainment and news or did we really start treating them this way on our own?
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Movie Questions
1. I can’t think of a reason why it is ever ethical to alter a photograph or video that accompanies news reporting. I don’t think there is any reason to alter photos or videos as it is lying to the public.
2. News media should adjust their news reporting strategies based on reader demand and interest because, as seen with the auto magazines, sometimes the main thing that readers are interested in is not included in the story or report because it is “boring”. However this is hard to do because news is a business and often information that readers need isn’t exciting enough to sell.
3. Publications and media outlets accepting “freebies” or “junkets” from PR firms and lobbyists presents a conflict of interests because PR firms and lobbyists often and most likely have their own agendas and these reports may be biased and/or represent an organization that probably does not give the whole story.
4. So many news outlets are able to be fooled by fake news stories because they are looking for the most interesting, unusual, and absurd stories which is what the fake stories usually play up.
2. News media should adjust their news reporting strategies based on reader demand and interest because, as seen with the auto magazines, sometimes the main thing that readers are interested in is not included in the story or report because it is “boring”. However this is hard to do because news is a business and often information that readers need isn’t exciting enough to sell.
3. Publications and media outlets accepting “freebies” or “junkets” from PR firms and lobbyists presents a conflict of interests because PR firms and lobbyists often and most likely have their own agendas and these reports may be biased and/or represent an organization that probably does not give the whole story.
4. So many news outlets are able to be fooled by fake news stories because they are looking for the most interesting, unusual, and absurd stories which is what the fake stories usually play up.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Second-Day News Lead Example
Police are still searching for Angela Norton, the 4-year-old girl who went missing about 24 hours ago while being watched by her babysitter.
Craigslist: Friend or Foe?
As recent headlines suggest, the number of crimes on Craigslist is growing and with instances of kidnapping, rape, murder and robbery, safety experts say it is becoming more and more important to take extra precautions when using the site.
Recently, there appears to be an increase in the crime seen by users in Washington State. Within the last month there have been two serious crimes, one of which ended in death. College students all over the country use Craigslist to buy and sell things such as furniture, appliances and electronics when moving into or out of apartments.
Many students do not think twice about using Craigslist and often go to the houses of those they have met on Craigslist to complete transactions.
Meika Monroe, a senior at Washington State University, said that she uses Craigslist often to find furniture for her apartment.
“I’ve never really thought about the risks involved with using the site,” Monroe said. “But I always call and verify the person to make sure they are reliable.”
Monroe said she knows many people who use the site often who have never run into any kind of danger. Still, with the recent crimes happening in Washington, she said that her outlook has been changed.
“It definitely changes my mind about Craigslist,” Monroe said. “I’ll use e-bay from now on; I would rather be outbid than endanger my life.”
Another senior at WSU, Zach Beehler, has experienced the dangerous side of Craigslist. He had $400 stolen from him when he met up with someone selling a TV on the site.
“We met at a QFC and someone came up to my driver’s side window,” Beehler said. “Ill never forget, he said ‘Don’t say anything’. Another guy walked up with a gun and was tapping the window with it. The first guy then said ‘Give me your money and we’ll be on our way’, so I gave him the money and he left.”
Despite losing the money, Beehler says he still uses Craigslist on a daily basis.
“It hasn’t deterred me from using Craigslist,” Beehler said. “I feel safe using it here because I’m talking to other college students.”
However, Beehler does have some advice for others using the site as his experience was eye opening.
“Be extra careful, just because you think someone’s a solid individual doesn’t mean they are,” said Beehler.
He also advises students to avoid using Craigslist if they can and to buy things from people they know as you can never be sure who you are actually talking to.
College campuses, like WSU, are often smaller and give students the feeling of security. However, this does not mean that students shouldn’t still take extra precautions when using Craigslist. As recent events have shown, taking the chance of using a site like Craigslist could end in much worse than just being scammed.
Craigslist’s website offers a number of tips to help users remain safe which include:
• Insist on a public meeting place like a café
• Do not meet in a secluded place, or invite strangers into your home
• Be especially careful when buying/selling high value items
• Tell a friend or family member where you're going
• Take your cell phone along if you have one
• Consider having a friend accompany you
• Trust your instincts
These tips and more can be found at http://www.craigslist.org/about/safety
Recently, there appears to be an increase in the crime seen by users in Washington State. Within the last month there have been two serious crimes, one of which ended in death. College students all over the country use Craigslist to buy and sell things such as furniture, appliances and electronics when moving into or out of apartments.
Many students do not think twice about using Craigslist and often go to the houses of those they have met on Craigslist to complete transactions.
Meika Monroe, a senior at Washington State University, said that she uses Craigslist often to find furniture for her apartment.
“I’ve never really thought about the risks involved with using the site,” Monroe said. “But I always call and verify the person to make sure they are reliable.”
Monroe said she knows many people who use the site often who have never run into any kind of danger. Still, with the recent crimes happening in Washington, she said that her outlook has been changed.
“It definitely changes my mind about Craigslist,” Monroe said. “I’ll use e-bay from now on; I would rather be outbid than endanger my life.”
Another senior at WSU, Zach Beehler, has experienced the dangerous side of Craigslist. He had $400 stolen from him when he met up with someone selling a TV on the site.
“We met at a QFC and someone came up to my driver’s side window,” Beehler said. “Ill never forget, he said ‘Don’t say anything’. Another guy walked up with a gun and was tapping the window with it. The first guy then said ‘Give me your money and we’ll be on our way’, so I gave him the money and he left.”
Despite losing the money, Beehler says he still uses Craigslist on a daily basis.
“It hasn’t deterred me from using Craigslist,” Beehler said. “I feel safe using it here because I’m talking to other college students.”
However, Beehler does have some advice for others using the site as his experience was eye opening.
“Be extra careful, just because you think someone’s a solid individual doesn’t mean they are,” said Beehler.
He also advises students to avoid using Craigslist if they can and to buy things from people they know as you can never be sure who you are actually talking to.
College campuses, like WSU, are often smaller and give students the feeling of security. However, this does not mean that students shouldn’t still take extra precautions when using Craigslist. As recent events have shown, taking the chance of using a site like Craigslist could end in much worse than just being scammed.
Craigslist’s website offers a number of tips to help users remain safe which include:
• Insist on a public meeting place like a café
• Do not meet in a secluded place, or invite strangers into your home
• Be especially careful when buying/selling high value items
• Tell a friend or family member where you're going
• Take your cell phone along if you have one
• Consider having a friend accompany you
• Trust your instincts
These tips and more can be found at http://www.craigslist.org/about/safety
Friday, May 21, 2010
Observations:
It seemed that these channels were much more dramatic than US news stations are. I liked that it seemed like I was listening to news straight from the source although I realized that is most likely not the case. It was interesting to see how other countries talk about the US when they are giving news because the news stations here do not seem to give us that information. I was also surprised to see that BBC World News was not available to watch in the U.S. on Livestation.
1. How effective do you think the Internet will be for Al Jazeera as it attempts to reach a U.S. audience?
I think that more people in the U.S. will have access to Al Jazeera through the internet which could enable the station to increase its audience, however, if there is a negative attitude towards it, I don’t think it will go far.
2. Based on your own observations, do you think that Al Jazeera English should be allowed to broadcast in the U.S.?
In the amount of time that I watched the channel, which was about an hour, I didn’t see any problems with it or any stories that appeared to negatively portray the U.S. or even support any kind of terrorist activity. I think that I would need to watch the channel on a continuous basis for a while to gain that impression of the station. I did notice though that the channel gave news stories that were not provided on U.S. stations..
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?
I noticed, much like the other stations, Al Jazeera’s approach was much more serious and jumped from story to story. The anchor was only there to give the next topic, not explain it. The opinions giving on the channel were very strong and those talking did not try to hide them. This type of reporting style I feel is not so open in the U.S.
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?
Based on what I watched today on Al Jazeera, the one rule in their site’s code of ethics that I definitely did not see them adhering to was #5 which was: Present diverse points of view and opinions without bias or partiality. I thought that this station does not adhere to this rule as their biases were revealed on almost every topic that was being reported on.
It seemed that these channels were much more dramatic than US news stations are. I liked that it seemed like I was listening to news straight from the source although I realized that is most likely not the case. It was interesting to see how other countries talk about the US when they are giving news because the news stations here do not seem to give us that information. I was also surprised to see that BBC World News was not available to watch in the U.S. on Livestation.
1. How effective do you think the Internet will be for Al Jazeera as it attempts to reach a U.S. audience?
I think that more people in the U.S. will have access to Al Jazeera through the internet which could enable the station to increase its audience, however, if there is a negative attitude towards it, I don’t think it will go far.
2. Based on your own observations, do you think that Al Jazeera English should be allowed to broadcast in the U.S.?
In the amount of time that I watched the channel, which was about an hour, I didn’t see any problems with it or any stories that appeared to negatively portray the U.S. or even support any kind of terrorist activity. I think that I would need to watch the channel on a continuous basis for a while to gain that impression of the station. I did notice though that the channel gave news stories that were not provided on U.S. stations..
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?
I noticed, much like the other stations, Al Jazeera’s approach was much more serious and jumped from story to story. The anchor was only there to give the next topic, not explain it. The opinions giving on the channel were very strong and those talking did not try to hide them. This type of reporting style I feel is not so open in the U.S.
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?
Based on what I watched today on Al Jazeera, the one rule in their site’s code of ethics that I definitely did not see them adhering to was #5 which was: Present diverse points of view and opinions without bias or partiality. I thought that this station does not adhere to this rule as their biases were revealed on almost every topic that was being reported on.
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