Journalism Vocabulary Words

A few words that might be helpful to understand when writing.

Presaged:
Be a sign or warning that (something, typically something bad) will happen: "the outcome of the game presaged the coming year".

something that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen. 2. : an intuition or feeling of what is going to happen in the future

Sage:
Having, showing, or indicating profound wisdom

1. Having or exhibiting wisdom and calm judgment. 2. Proceeding from or marked by wisdom and calm judgment: sage advice.

Wordsmith:
An expert in the use of words.

A person, as a journalist or novelist, whose vocation is writing.

Scrutiny:
a searching examination or investigation; minute inquiry. 2. surveillance; close and continuous watching or guarding. 3. a close and searching look.

Corruption:
The act of corrupting or state of being corrupt. Moral perversion; depravity.

Impairment of integrity, virtue, or moral principle.

Watergate Scandal:
During the election campaign of 1972, President Nixon's campaign burglarized the offices of the Democratic Party at the Watergate in Washington DC.

Era:
A long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic.
2. A system of chronology dating from a particular noteworthy event.

Afflict:
Cause pain or suffering to; affect or trouble.

Watchdogism:
Maintain surveillance over (a person, activity, or situation)

Fourth Estate:
1. journalistic profession or its members; the press.
2. A group other than the usual powers.

Pander:
Gratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire, need, or habit or a person with such a desire, etc.).




I was unable to get definitions for the following two words:

1. Bulwark of Liberty
2. James Madison

If anyone can help, please shoot me a line.

Thanks.

72 Hours Before Death - Pets in Death Row

Animal shelter takes more pets than they can support. Over 8 Million Pets are euthanized every year due to the lack of space, food and treatment for abandoned and mistreated pets.  

Shelter? Perhaps a lack of term. There is no difference of it to a pet prison or pound.

Animal cruelty, abuse and abandonment, is far reaching and prevalent around the globe.  Every day, everywhere, humans inflict harm on animals, mistreating them for various and multifaceted reasons. Some cause suffering intentionally because they enjoy it, while others abuse animals through their carelessness, often without even realizing. Those abandoned are left trying to survive on their own. While some, decide to simply make up an excuse that they can’t take care of their pet so that the shelter would take them. Have you ever thought about what really would be the faith of your pet?

Forty-five percent of pets (including dogs and cats) are neglected, often being thrown out in the streets to feed for themselves. Those fortunate are found and sent to an animal shelter. Every year, on average, 8-12 million companion of animals, enter animal shelters nationwide. Shelter intakes are about evenly divided between those relinquished by owners and those picked up by animal control. An animal shelter actually is sometimes not the best place for your pet. There is a 90% chance that an animal will never get to leave. They are left confined in a small room or cage with up to 25 other dogs or cats. If the shelter is full, they will receive a chance to get adopted but that must be within a 72 hour time frame. If not, they will get euthanized. If the shelter is partially vacant, they may stay if they can remain healthy. Many shelters lack the food/water, treatments, and attention for all of the animals there. If they begin to have injuries or health concerns, they possibly could be euthanized as well.

Pets that have been killed at a shelter are put into bins like garbage while awaiting the incinerator

Based on a national estimate, 60% of dogs and 70% of cats are euthanized. In other words, these animals are put to death. This percentage of euthanasia may vary from state to state. That’s approximately 5-9 million total yearly, standing of about 575 dead animals per hour. The bodies are later thrown out in to garbage bags or in big bins where they are discarded and sent out for garbage disposal with the rest of our trash. The main root reason for this is because shelters just can’t afford to house all of those animals and provide treatments for those with needs.

So why is that people must abuse animals, even our pets, in such a manner? Studies have shown that about 88 percent of families that grew up in an abusive home, show records of also committing animal abuse. Police reports have recorded proven truths that both family and pets are victims of these aggression. Looking at past records, about 30 percent of animal abusers have had a domestic violence charged in their record.

The truth is quite doleful. It is not their fault to have to be born and raised upon such cruelty or abandonment. It probably would never cross your mind what will happen to your pet. So think about it before you ever decide to leave your pet behind. Help donate so that animal shelters can “afford” to find homes for all of those animals. Make a difference. Be the difference.

Video sources: VID_001 ,  VID_002 , VID_003 , VID_004

References: 

blog.k9cuisine.com/dog-rescue-shelters/

care2.com/news/

ezinearticles.com/?113-Facts-About-Animal-Cruelty&id=5418388

www.pcawl.org/shelterfacts.html

www.peta.org/issues/default.aspx


www.peta.org/issues/Companion-Animals/Animal-Shelters.aspx





Written by: Remedy Huynh and Juan Padilla, Edited by Remedy Huynh, Research by Misty LaVina, Intro/Headlines Brainstormer: Jason Lopez



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Writing The Story (Class Notes Week 02)

Use the "WHAT" model when structuring your story:

What
How
Amplify
Tie Up Loos Ends

When writing a news story always mention the reasoning behind any information that could not be included for any reason.

2 Police Officers Convicted for Murder

Two New Orleans Police Officers were convicted for the 2005 murder of Raymond Robair, after kicking and beating him to death with their batons.

ORIGINAL POST:

Title: 2 New Orleans police officers convicted in 2005 beating death

Introduction:

Two New Orleans Police officers were convicted Wednesday in federal court in a 2005 beating death and cover-up after initially telling investigators the victim was suffering from a drug overdose.

To view reference story(source): Click Here



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Future Nun Raped in Airport

A 22-year-old woman flying from Oregon to Illinois, was raped and assaulted for over 10 minutes in a Denver International Airport.




ORIGINAL POST:
Title: Woman: I was raped in deserted Denver airport concourse

Introduction:
22-year-old says she was on her way to interview at a convent.
A woman who missed a connecting flight at Denver International Airport said she was raped in a deserted concourse by a man she met at an airport bistro and that two janitors passed by and did nothing.

To view reference story(source): Click Here



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New York Faces Possible Cop Serial Killer

New York's Long Island Police is investigating the remains of 9 bodies found in a string of serial killings near the Long Island beach area.




ORIGINAL POST:
Title: 'Crazy' killings scare some in beach towns

Introduction:
As police on New York's Long Island were sending dive teams to search for clues in a string of suspected serial killings Wednesday, area residents were trying to come to terms with the grisly crimes.

To view reference story(source): Click Here




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Ai-Library News Resources

 News Papers

·      L.A. Times

·      L.A. Business Journal

·      WWD (Women’s Wear Daily)

·      Variety

·      California Apparel News

·      Shoot Online

·      Advertising Age

News Magazines

·      National Geographic

·      Vanity Fair

·      Wired

·      Technology Review

·      Baseline

·      Variety

·      Web Design

·      Harvard Business Review

·      Times

Magazines

·      Communication Arts

·      C.G.W.

·      Computer Graphics World

·      Animation Magazine

·      3D World

·      AnOther

·      Computer Arts

·      Creative Screen Writing

·      Culinary Trends 

·      P.D.N.

What Is News (Class Notes Week 01)

1. New (is it new, did it just happen, relative in time)
2. Factual
(actual witnesses, true, rich facts, statistics, chronological details, etc.)
3. It’s about people
4. Relevant to people and could possibly effects them (Could also be relevant to you)
5. Dramatic and out of the ordinary (Great emotions and will spark awareness)
6. Involves a conflict