http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/04/20/us_senate_panel_to_look_at_future_of_newspapers/
This article investigates the dwindling economy surrounding American newspapers. Some blame the economy for less advertising. As we all know a newspaper is nothing without the support of it's advertisers. Some blame the trust in the newspaper has been lost. Agenda driving has caused readers who value a diversity in opinion to rely on other sources. The internet has even seduced regular print readers away. Although this article mainly explored the Globe in Boston, it uncovers the idea that print newspapers may be an idea of the past.
Although I can only hope that as I age, the newspaper will continue to a staple in the life of American's, I have to become realistic. The internet is so advanced that print readers can gain their knowledge of hot topics way before their paper hits their doorstep. News changes so rapidly that by the time it goes to the presses, the american newspaper is literally old news. Minus their feature stories, all can be found within the boundless spaces of the Internet.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Blogs I Follow...
http://perezhilton.com/
http://huffingtonpost.com/
http://tmz.com/
As you can tell...I'm guilty of reading the celebrity gossip blogs...:/
http://huffingtonpost.com/
http://tmz.com/
As you can tell...I'm guilty of reading the celebrity gossip blogs...:/
50 powerful blogs response...
The 50 most powerful blogs was an interesting and informative read. It ventured into many of the world's most popular blogs and gave a short summary of what each blog represented. As the world shifts towards a more online centered community, the idea of blogs gives not only the average person the ability to reflect on the news but gives us insight from some of the people actually reporting.
Of the large list given, I picked two that I rather enjoy. The first being Perez Hilton. I know it's a bit of trashy journalism but it is rather addicting. It's a blog that I follow quite frequently and although what celebrities do in their everyday lives isn't very newsworthy, it's completely entertaining.
The second is the Huffington Post. Although I would rather fill my mind with useless entertainment jargon, to keep up with the actual world I read the Huffington Post. It gives insight into hot topics and even included political opinions.
As blogs become more mainstream, reporters will rely more heavily on their insight. It's the journalist's job to cover what is important to their audience and the blog is an easy tool to reach out and see what really matters to their readers.
Of the large list given, I picked two that I rather enjoy. The first being Perez Hilton. I know it's a bit of trashy journalism but it is rather addicting. It's a blog that I follow quite frequently and although what celebrities do in their everyday lives isn't very newsworthy, it's completely entertaining.
The second is the Huffington Post. Although I would rather fill my mind with useless entertainment jargon, to keep up with the actual world I read the Huffington Post. It gives insight into hot topics and even included political opinions.
As blogs become more mainstream, reporters will rely more heavily on their insight. It's the journalist's job to cover what is important to their audience and the blog is an easy tool to reach out and see what really matters to their readers.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Miss America....uhh ohh
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30298051/
This article mainly delves into the new crowing at the annual Miss America pageant. Half way down the page, the real controversy lies. Miss California, Carrie Prejean, was asked a question pertaining to the legalization of same-sex marriage. After a few seconds of contemplation, her answer was the following:
"We live in a land where you can choose same-sex marriage or opposite marriage," Prejean said. "And you know what, I think in my country, in my family, I think that I believe that a marriage should be between a man and a woman. No offense to anybody out there, but that's how I was raised."
Attendees were livid and almost booed Prejean off the stage. Out lash regarding her answer began shortly after.
Regarding this article, as a citizen of America, Prejean had every right to say what she believed. Although I do not agree, it is a free country. But, as a representative of America she should have been a bit more diplomatic. Instead of bringing her own beliefs into her answer, she should have said something along the lines of "every state should decide for itself". This would have not hindered her beliefs but in turn kept her from entangling herself in an already controversial topic.
This article mainly delves into the new crowing at the annual Miss America pageant. Half way down the page, the real controversy lies. Miss California, Carrie Prejean, was asked a question pertaining to the legalization of same-sex marriage. After a few seconds of contemplation, her answer was the following:
"We live in a land where you can choose same-sex marriage or opposite marriage," Prejean said. "And you know what, I think in my country, in my family, I think that I believe that a marriage should be between a man and a woman. No offense to anybody out there, but that's how I was raised."
Attendees were livid and almost booed Prejean off the stage. Out lash regarding her answer began shortly after.
Regarding this article, as a citizen of America, Prejean had every right to say what she believed. Although I do not agree, it is a free country. But, as a representative of America she should have been a bit more diplomatic. Instead of bringing her own beliefs into her answer, she should have said something along the lines of "every state should decide for itself". This would have not hindered her beliefs but in turn kept her from entangling herself in an already controversial topic.
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