Week #5

National News:

Clinton: Haiti stress accelerated heart problem

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton blamed stress and a lack of sleep since the devastating Haiti earthquake for accelerating a heart condition that caused him to be admitted to the hospital. Full Story

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This story holds the news values of currency, timeliness, prominence and impact.  Most recently, former President Bill Clinton traveled to Haiti to aid in reconstructing the country.  He fell ill due to an ongoing heart problem that became more severe recently due to lack of sleep and stress from the extensive work he has been doing in and for Haiti.  This can hold such a large impact on anyone with a heart condition since the month of February is dedicated to providing information about health care for the heart anyway.

ChatRoulette: The Perils of Video-Chatting with Strangers

A new website lets strangers watch each other doing -- well, you don't want to know.  Full Story

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This story holds the news values of currency, timeliness and bizarreness.  In recent weeks ChatRoulette has become a hot topic among college students and many others.  It is the newest website to talk to strangers, yet the odd part is that not much talking occurs unless you're a pretty female on one side of the chat with a male on the other or some ridiculous stunts are being pulled.  Overall, this website is stirring quite the buzz!

Shaun White vs. Lindsey Vonn: Who's Better?

Both U.S. icons of the Vancouver Olympics won gold on Wednesday. Their respective sports have a long-time rivalry. Let the bantering about the more impressive athlete begin.  Full Story

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Photo Caption: 

USA's gold medallist Lindsey Vonn stands on the podium after the Women's Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Downhill event at Whistler Creek side Alpine skiing venue. Vonn lived up to her reputation as the best downhill skier in the world by claiming the women's Olympic gold on Wednesday as Shaun White attempts to cement his position as a snowboarding superstar.

Photo Credit: AFP/Fabrice Coffrini

This story holds the news values of prominence, currency, timeliness and conflict.  The two great American Olympians for each of their sports, Vonn a skier and White a halfpipe snowboarder.  Each won gold on Wednesday and now the conflict arises between the fans of each.  One must be better than the other, right?   Well, wrong, they each excel in ways the other cannot.  Both are great, both are Olympians, yet the fans will always argue to say their favorite is better.

International News:

How Prisoners Are Using Facebook to Harass Their Victims

Inmates in Britain have found a new way of tormenting their victims after they've been locked up: posting offensive status updates and messages on Facebook.  Full Story

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Photo Caption: Facebook has given users more control over who gets to see video, virtual cards and other digital content shared using third-party programs at the leading social networking website.

Photo Credit: AFP/File/Loic Venance

This story holds the news values of currency, timeliness and impact.  Inmates are using Facebook as well as Twitter to harass the victims and the families of the victims through tweets and status updates.  It is rather scary and must be very difficult for the families and victims to deal with.  U.S. and European Facebook officials are trying their best to crack down on such cases, yet it isn't that easy since inmates can easily smuggle in smart phones and other contraband.

UNICEF Seeks to Keeps Kids Out of Haiti Orphanages

As Haiti releases eight of the ten Americans charged with attempted kidnapping after the quake, Unicef is working to ensure it doesn't happen again.  Full Story

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This story holds the news values of currency, timeliness and impact.  This goes back to the ongoing story with the ten Idaho missionaries that "were smuggling" the Haitian children.  Eight of those missionaries have been freed, yet still may be questioned in weeks to follow.  Since this incident first occurred UNICEF is now stepping in full-force to relocate children until Haiti and the people of Haiti are firmly back on their feet.  Smuggling occurs frequently in tragic events such as this one so it holds a lot of impact on the families suffering.

King Tut DNA testing sheds light on how he lived and died

The results of a study on the mummy of King Tutankhamun, Egypt’s golden-boy pharaoh, released in Cairo this week appeared to disprove the popular theory that King Tut was murdered.  Full Story

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This story holds the news values of currency, timeliness, conflict and bizarreness.  Recently this week in Cairo researchers found that King Tut didn't die due to murder, but due to bad genes, bones and a horrid case of Malaria.  There is conflict since some people still believe in the murder theory even though it has now been disproven.  Furthermore, it is so bizarre that people are still so interested in learning about King Tut in such detailed manners, yet it could be understandable due to the increase in all sorts of technology.

Local News:

Woman who falsely accused Duke lacrosse players of rape is charged with assault, arson

The woman who prosecutors determined falsely accused three Duke University lacrosse players of rape, including a New Jersey man, in 2006 was arrested.  Full Story

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/02/woman_who_falsely_accused_duke.html

This story holds the news values of currency, timeliness and impact.  This story goes back to 2006; however, in recent days the stripper who was hired and accused the Duke lacrosse players assaulted her boyfriend by setting his clothes on fire and she even threatened to stab him.  The main reason to why this is classified as 'local' news is due to the fact that one of the accused Duke players hails from New Jersey and now he's seeing what this girl rightfully deserves as are the other Duke players.

Bronx named unhealthiest county in New York

The list of the healthiest cities is out, and for New Yorkers, it's not good news.  Full Story

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/health&id=7285127&rss=rss-wabc-article-7285127

This story holds the news values of currency, timeliness and impact.  Recently the healthiest and unhealthiest cities.  New York is falling short earning the title of unhealthiest in the Bronx.  The ranking is based on poverty levels, access to nutritional foods, exercise and medical care.  The Bronx is considered to be at the greatest risk concerning health issues.  The president of the Bronx Medical Society announced multiple illnesses including obesity are at epidemic rates.  Due to this news the acting assistant commissioner of epidemiology services is attempting to improve the Bronx.  Clearly the news is impacting residents of this part of New York.  A recent study indicated that the rates in smoking dropped and hopefully over time it'll continue to drop.

New York Times reporter accused of plagiarism resigns: NYT

A Wall Street and finance reporter for The New York Times accused of plagiarism has resigned, the newspaper reported.  Full Story

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This story holds the news values of currency, timeliness, impact and prominence.  Considering that the reporter wrote for TNYT he is held to a higher standing.  He is a celebrity in the world of print media in a sense since he was writing for such a well-known newspaper in New York.  Furthermore, there have been many recent stories involving journalists plagiarizing and then resigning from their positions.  It is quite critical since the public now gets to continue questioning all other journalists and even doubting their honesty due to the few that don't follow the code of ethics.

Other News:

'Harry Potter' author hit with plagiarism lawsuit

J.K. Rowling has been named in a lawsuit alleging she stole ideas for her wildly popular and lucrative "Harry Potter" books from another British author. Rowling denied the allegation.  Full Story

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This story holds the news values of currency, timeliness, prominence and impact.  Rowling is a celebrity in a sense since she has one of the most popular book series.  It keeps reoccurring that she stole the work of a now deceased author and the case will be heading to court soon.  If she did plagiarize the 'Harry' series her fans and others will frown upon her for sure.

Week #4

National News:

49 states dusted with snow; Hawaii's the holdout

Forget red and blue — color America white. There was snow on the ground in 49 states Friday. Hawaii was the holdout. Full Story

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Photo Caption: Graphic shows snow coverage of the U.S. on Friday.

Photo Credit: AP

This story holds the news values of currency, timeliness, proximity, impact and bizarreness. Currently there has been plenty of snow storms all over America.  Mainly on the east coast in the Mid-Atlantic states, but the snow has reached out further hitting states such as Florida, Georgia and Texas, that usually never get touched by the white powder.  Therefore, this story is timely, current, close by and so very strange.  Plus, due to the extreme amounts of snow people are being hugely impacted by not having school and stores have been selling out of shovels and other materials needed during such storms.

Will Bill Clinton slow down after heart procedure?

Right until he was wheeled into an operating room for a heart procedure, Bill Clinton was on the phone, talking about Haiti earthquake relief. An aide finally took the phone away from him. Full Story

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Photo Caption: In this Feb. 5, 2010 file photo, UN special envoy for Haiti and former President Bill Clinton waves to reporters after his arrival in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Clinton was recovering at his suburban home with his wife on Friday, Feb. 12, 2010 after leaving a Manhattan hospital where he underwent a heart procedure to fix a blocked artery.

Photo Credit: AP/Javier Galeano, File

This story holds the news values of currency, timeliness, impact and proximity. Currently former President Bill Clinton has been experiencing pains in his chest and it has been timely too since it just occurred, but the heart problems date back to when he was in office.  Furthermore, he was recently hospitalized in the city so it happened in close range.  Lastly, there is so much impact on his family, on the government and the people of the world actually since he is one of the main government-linked people helping with the tragedy in Haiti.

'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Policy

A truck carries a giant advertising poster for the US Marines. Full Story

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Photo Credit: AFP/File/Hector Mata

This story holds the news values of currency, timeliness and impact.  Currently the issue of this policy keeps coming up.  It is timely as well since recently Admiral Mike Mullen made the remarks to have the policy come to an end.  Gays and lesbians should be accepted.  It is impacting numerous men and women that are apart of our nation's armed forces that happen to be anything other than straight.

International News:

Why can't women ski jump in the Olympics?

Lindsey Van holds the record - among both men and women - for the longest jump off of Whistler, B.C.'s normal ski jump, built for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. The 25-year-old skier trains six days a week, 11 months a year and has been jumping for the past 19 years. But when games kick off on Feb. 12, the 2009 women's ski jumping world champion will be nowhere in sight. That's because women aren't allowed to ski jump in the Olympics.  Full Story

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This story holds the news values of conflict, currency, timeliness and impact.  This story seems to be holding a lot of sex-orientated discrimination.  Females are not allowed to compete in the ski jump in the Olympics.  There are apparently rules stating that all the Olympic sports must be opened to both sexes, yet there are also rules stating the original 16 events from the 1924 Winter Olympics get to remain male-orientated only.  I personally find that sexist and think the rules should be changed.  I mean we are living in a time where men and women are supposed to be treated as equals now and if other Olympic events are opened to both sexes why not change these to be as well?  Furthermore, this story is timely and current since the Olympics are just beginning and the results of whether the rules will change or remain the same will impact numerous female athletes that have the dream to compete in the Olympics, but might not get to due to these rules.

McQueen's death hurts London fashion scene

Yes, there are other big names: Vivienne Westwood, Stella McCartney and Paul Smith come to mind. But the sudden death of Alexander McQueen leaves a gaping hole at the center of London's fashion universe. Full Story

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Photo Caption: Flowers are seen under a logo of British fashion designer Alexander McQueen and a note informing customers of his death at his shop in central London, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010. Brilliant and controversial British fashion designer Alexander McQueen was found dead in his London home Thursday, his company said, after anguished Internet postings that revealed his deep sorrow at the death of his mother. He was 40 years old.

Photo Credit: AP Photo/Akira Suemori

This story holds the news values of currency, timeliness and impact.  Recently this fashion icon committed suicide.  That is what gives this story the values of currency and timeliness.  Furthermore, London is taking the news extremely hard since McQueen is one of the people that built up London to be 'cool.'  London Fashion Week is still set to be held starting next Friday.

'Great white' attack was docile carpet shark

A suspected attack by a feared great white shark in Sydney has been exposed as a bite from a docile wobbegong, a species that usually shuns humans, experts said Friday. Full Story

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Photo Caption: A wobbegong shark glides over the ocean floor in Sydney. A suspected attack by a feared great white shark in the city has been exposed as a bite from a docile wobbegong, a species that usually shuns humans, experts have said.

Photo Credit: AFP/HO/Sydney Aquarium/Eco Divers/File

This story holds the news values of currency, timeliness and bizarreness.  Recently a shark attack occurred in Australia; however, it was from a species of shark that usually stays away from humans so that gives it the weirdness.

Local News:

Alexander Noyes

The father of Alexander Noyes, the drummer for the most famed United States Pop Band Honor Society Tom Noyes passed away yesterday on Thursday 11th Feb, 2010. The sad news was posted on Alexander Noyes’s official website. Full Story

http://www.shnock.com/alexander-noyes-15017/

This story holds the news values of prominence, proximity, timeliness, currency and impact.  Alex is a celebrity so he is very much in the public eye.  As soon as the information leaked about his father's passing the media jumped all over it.  Alex is one of my friends so I feel bad for him that he needs to share this hard time with the media.  I just hope they respect his and the rest of his family's wishes to stay away during this time.  Alex's family is from Midland Park, New Jersey so it is fairly close by.  Furthermore, it just happened and seems to be impacting numerous people around the world since Alex is a celebrity.  His fans are tweeting about his family being in their prayers and so on.  Aside from the direct impact on him and the rest of his family.  I just wish them the best in this tough time.  Losing someone you love is never easy to deal with.

NY Men Donate Kidneys to Their Mothers

Three men and their moms are celebrating Valentine's Day with the gift of life. The men all stepped up to save their mothers' lives by donating a kidney. Full Story

http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/local_news/new_york_state/ny-men-donate-kidney-to-their-mothers-100212

This story holds the news values of timeliness, currency, impact, proximity and bizarreness. Recently three sons have decided to save their mothers' lives in time for Valentine's Day by each donating a kidney to them.  It is rather odd to hear such a story, but nonetheless it is happening and is very thoughtful.  Furthermore, it is happening out on Long Island in North Shore University's Hospital.  It is very impacting since these moms get to live longer now thanks to their sons kindness.

3-Legged Dog Wins 1st in NYC Shelter Contest

It's not quite the Westminster dog show, but the homeless dogs that competed in a New York City animal shelter's talent contest are surely winners. Full Story

http://www.1010wins.com/pages/6351611.php?contentType=4&contentId=5576158

This story holds the news values of proximity, currency, timeliness and bizarreness.  It is quite unusual to hear about a 3-legged dog, but that would be the one that won the talent contest in the city today.  A pitbull mix named Prince caught three  baseballs with his jaw to be crowned the champion.  The other eight dogs plus Prince are all up for adoption through the ASPCA in the city.

Other News:

'We Are the World' debuts, worldwide airing set

The revamped "We Are the World" made its world premiere Friday during NBC's coverage of the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics, and a simultaneous worldwide screening of the full, seven-minute version of the music video is planned for Saturday. Full Story

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This story holds the news values of prominence, impact, timeliness and currency.  In the recent events of the tragedy in Haiti some of America's top celebrities came together to remake "We Are The World."  It aired for the first time tonight during the opening ceremony of the Olympics, but it only showed three minutes of the video; however, it will shown in full tomorrow night.  This is impacting so many people around the world.  It is such a great cause and these celebrities did a wonderful job and hopefully people will continue to donate to help those in Haiti.

Week #3

National News:

Federal law barring lies about medals is tested

The federal courts are wrestling with a question of both liberty and patriotism: Does the First Amendment right to free speech protect people who lie about being war heroes? Full Story

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Photo Caption: The Colorado Springs Police Department provided this June 4, 2009 photo of Rick Glen Strandlof, aka Rick Duncan, who claimed he was an ex-Marine wounded in Iraq and received the Purple Heart and Silver Star. He founded an organization in Colorado Springs that advocated for homeless veterans, and members of the group accused him of being an impostor. He pleaded not guilty and his case is still pending in federal court.

Photo Credit: AP Photo/Colorado Springs Police

This story holds the news values of currency, timeliness, impact and conflict. The federal courts are not sure if the First Amendment right to free speech protect people who lie about being war heroes.  It is current since this has been an ongoing topic in the news as well as being timely since it keeps popping up.  Furthermore, the value of conflict is present since some people believe the First Amendment right to free speech doesn't protect such liars, while others think otherwise.  Plus, the decision that is made will impact the entire country!  The First Amendment right to free speech is in question due to people lying.

Judge wants Edwards sex tape 'under lock and key'

A judge wants to put a sex tape of two-time presidential candidate John Edwards "under lock and key," demanding Friday that a former aide to the pilloried politician turn over the video by next week. Full Story

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Photo Caption: Former aide to John Edwards, Andrew Young, left, with his wife Cheri Youngm waits at the Chatham County courtroom in Pittsboro, N.C., Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 for a hearing over over a 'private' videotape authored by the candidate's mistress.

Photo Credit: AP Photo/Jim R. Bounds

This story holds the news values of currency, timeliness, prominence and conflict.  John Edwards is a prominent figure in America and at the moment his character is being tarnished since a sex tape is out, but not to the public, yet anyway.  It is current and timely since it is all happening now.  Plus, there is so much conflict there.  A lot questions are being thrown around whether it was right for Young to make multiple copies of the sex tape as well as if Edwards used the campaign money to pay his mistress.  It is a very scandalous story!

Powerful blizzard paralyzes mid-Atlantic states

Storm could be the biggest for the nation's capital in modern history.  Full Story

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35237043/ns/weather/

This story holds the news values of timeliness, currency, impact and proximity. The nation's capital is a winter wonderland; pun intended.  This blizzard just struck the mid-Atlantic states this weekend and currently most people are at a standstill since there is so much snow.  It is probably best that everyone is stuck in their homes since driving in these conditions could be dangerous.  Furthermore, the weather is greatly impacting all these mid-Atlantic state occupants.  Lastly, the nation's capital isn't too far away from where I currently am and neither are most of the other mid-Atlantic states that are dealing with the snow.

International News:

Haitian women become crime targets after quake

Bernice Chamblain keeps a machete under her frayed mattress to ward off sexual predators and one leg wrapped around a bag of rice to stop nighttime thieves from stealing her daughters' food. Full Story

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This story holds the news values of timeliness, currency and impact.  The Haiti tragedy happened a few weeks ago, but recovering is ongoing which leads to this story being timely and current.  Furthermore, the fact that women are being subjected to such treatment is impacting the world.  There are multiple organizations trying to help these women and protect them from harm while recovery continues.

Whalers, activists clash again off Antarctica

Anti-whaling ship the Bob Barker and a Japanese harpoon boat collided in icy Antarctic waters in the second major clash this year in increasingly aggressive confrontations between conservationists and the whaling fleet. Full Story

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In this photo released by Sea Shepherd, anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd's ship the Bob Barker, left, and Japanese harpoon boat the Yushin Maru 3 collide in the waters off Antarctica Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. It was the second major clash this year in the increasingly aggressive confrontations between the two sides. No one was reportedly injured in the latest strike.

Photo Credit: AP Photo/Sea Shepherd, Glenn Lockitch

This story holds the news values of timeliness, currency, impact and conflict.  This event recently occurred making it timely and current.  It possesses the values of impact and conflict too since there is an ongoing irritation between whalers and activists and it is impacting many activists at that.  Plus, the fact that these ships clashed out at sea doesn't lighten the situation either.

Haiti's Baby Lift: Don't Just Take the Children, Save Them

While the missionaries who took Haitian kids may have meant well, they may have been doing the children and the country a disservice -- as well as breaking the law.  Full Story

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This story holds the news values of timeliness, currency and impact.  The Haiti tragedy happened a few weeks ago, but recovering is ongoing which leads to this story being timely and current.  Furthermore, the fact that children are being subjected to such treatment is impacting the world.  There are multiple organizations trying to help these children and protect them from harm while recovery continues.  Just like Haitian women are at risk all the children are as well.  Haiti is in a very dark place lately.

Local News:

Why the classic Noo Yawk accent is fading away

The first thing theatergoers will notice about the revival of "A View of the Bridge," Arthur Miller's 1950s drama about a working-class Italian-American family in Red Hook, is that the characters are speaking a different language: Brooklynese. You got a problem with that!? You can hear the mellifluous — some...  Full Story

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/why_the_classic_noo_yawk_accent_yy2b2mA08qsg4sRxUDLVOL

This story holds the news values of timeliness, currency, bizarreness and proximity.  Currently there is a NYU graduate student writing her dissertation on New York City English.  Since she is doing this now the story is also timely.  I also believe this story holds the value of bizarreness since the information in the article is so interesting.  Not that is actually bizarre, but it is so intriguing to find out why New Yorker's drop and add the sound of a "r," so randomly.  Furthermore, this story holds the value of proximity since New York City is only a train ride away from me in Dix Hills.

Love, Wine and Chocolate

For Valentine’s Day, Millbrook Vineyards and Winery has a gift called Passion for Pinot Noir, a selection of three ruby-red pinot noirs in a festive red box.  Full Story

This story holds the news values of timeliness, currency and proximity.  It is the month of love since Valentine's Day is not that far away.  Wine and chocolate are big gifts during this holiday.  Since this holiday is not that far away this story is timely and current.  People are always searching for the perfect gift for their sweetheart.  Furthermore, Millbrook Vineyards is fairly close since it is in the state of New York.

NJ Airports Not Affected By Storm

The major winter storm that's hitting New Jersey has not caused many problems so far at the region's airports.  Full Story

http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/local_news/new_jersey/nj-airports-not-affected-by-storm-100206

This story holds the news values of timeliness, currency, impact and proximity.  The blizzard that hit most of New Jersey late last night and has continued today has surprisingly not ruined the departure or arrival of the flights at Newark Liberty and Atlantic City airports.  There have been a few delays and a few cancelations, yet most flights remained on schedule with no problems.  Since the blizzard is ongoing this story is timely and current.  It is happening a state away making it hold the value of proximity and it is impacting many people that are flying in and out of the state of New Jersey.

Other News:

Nick Jonas honoured to sing on 'We Are the World'

Even for Nick Jonas, there comes a time to heed a certain call.  Full Story

http://www.torontosun.com/entertainment/music/2010/02/04/12738236.html

Photo Caption: Nick Jonas

Photo Credit: Nick Jonas

This story holds the news values of timeliness, currency, impact and prominence.  In recent weeks it was decided that a remake of "We Are the World" was much needed to help those in Haiti.  This is what gives the story its timely and current values.  Furthermore, all of these artists, especially Nicholas, are prominent figures in pop culture.  He is 17 and has been able to do so much and this is by far one of the biggest things he has gotten to be part of.  Lastly, this story holds the value of impact since not only are the artists impacting their fans lives by doing this project, but they are impacting the lives of the Haitians they are trying to help.