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Journalists are Heroes

March 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Journalists are Heroes

The recent things going on in Egypt have taught us a lot about what journalists are willing to endure in order to bring us fair and accurate information about what is going on around the world. Many journalists traveled to Egypt and they put their lives at risk in order to get as close as they possibly could to all of the action. Journalists do this not for the ratings, but because they genuinely care about the rest of the nation receiving the latest and most important news about important topics. When civil unrest erupted in Egypt, those journalists traveled there and then refused to leave because they wanted to be at the forefront of the action and they wanted to make sure that everyone back home had a good idea of what was going on.

Though you may not necessarily agree, it is important to understand that journalists are heroes too. They are putting themselves in harm’s way because they want to deliver the news. They’re not doing it for the popularity or the ratings, they’re not doing it for a pat on the back. They really, genuinely just want to make sure that everyone in the United States has a good idea of what is occurring, even if it means putting themselves in risk in the process. If you ever had any doubt about the integrity of a good journalist, hopefully the recent goings on in Egypt were enough to completely change your mind about the hard work and dedication that they exhibit every single day.

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Is the Media Telling us Everything? Stay Informed!

March 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Is the Media Telling us Everything?

One of the things that it is easy to worry about when it comes to the war is whether or not we actually know everything about what is going on overseas. We send our troops overseas and we have to rely on the large scale media companies to tell us what is happening over there. Unfortunately, the media loves attention and controversy, and so they are more likely to pad things and tell us it’s a giant mess, but is it really?

It is important that we be able to trust the media outlets to deliver us real news. We need to be able to know what is really happening overseas, especially when stuff happens like what is currently occurring in Egypt. Our friends and family members are over there, risking their lives while civil unrest sweeps the area, and we need to be kept up to date on what is occurring for some much needed peace of mind.

The best thing that you can do is look to multiple different media outlets, online, television, radio and so on to get your news so that you get a fair and balanced look at what is going on. When you have a fair and balanced look at what is occurring, then this is going to allow you to get the best and most well rounded look at the world at large and what is really occurring when the world is at war. Knowing is half the battle, so make sure you have a firm grasp on what is really going on.

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How to Take Action to Stop War

February 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment

How to Take Action to Stop War

War is a devastating action and it creates its side effects for many years, sometimes the effects of war become permanent. Most people around the world oppose war and most wonder what action to take to stop this war. Here are few steps and actions that could be taken to stop the devastating war.

First step is to create a petition. This can be created by opening a word document and create a page with a headline that starts with stop war and it should include some interesting content that a person actually believes in. then lines along with number can be inserted, the lines should be properly printed out so that all people around the world can easily print the signature as the sign of acceptance. Next step is creating signs. The signs can be created in the form of banner or just pocket signs that can be easily carried around.

The signs can be of any form, but it should convey the message properly. The words in the signs should be painted in dark colors so that it will be visible to all people. The words in the sign should be catchy and make people to sign the petition. Followers are very important because the truth is if there is no one following a person then no one will care about the petition or action a person is taking against the war.

The first easy thing is make friends to sign the petition first, then one ask their families and know person in the society, and finally a person can approach strangers to sign the petition. The protest should be done on places where there is huge crowd such as the public places so that many people will notice the protest and try to support the right cause. Finally, information about war and its effects should be spread to stop it.

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Supporting Military Families Keeps Soldiers Safe

February 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Supporting Military Families Keeps Soldiers Safe

Military families have a difficult job while waiting for their soldiers to return from countries under fire. These families have no idea where their soldiers are, when they will hear from them and when they will return. The worry associated with being a military family can be overwhelming and for this reason many families need the support of both the military and the communities around them to make it through the difficult times. This may require that the local government provide counseling for the family members as well as offer some basic supports such as group gatherings where the families can get together and discuss their fears and concerns in the world of waiting that they live in.

Holding on to a regular lifestyle while praying that their soldiers return from war safely is a huge challenge for many and difficult to get through. This doesn’t change simply because the family has been down the same road on more than one occasion. Finding support with the other military families is the only way for many families to feel as though they will make it to the end of the tunnel and be whole when the soldier returns to them. Another support that is necessary for these families to make it through is the support of the community. It is important for these families to know that the community is behind the soldier’s decision to go to war and fight for that communities rights of freedom. This is paramount to helping the family feel justification in their lives missing their family member who is doing battle and protecting the country.

Taking the time to talk with local military base personnel about how the community can best support these families is the only way to be sure that you are providing useful help to these military families. There are many ways you can give them the moral support they need to get through the battles their soldiers are facing and be ready to open their arms to the soldiers when they return.

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Support Military Families and Support the Soldiers

February 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Support Military Families and Support the Soldiers

There never seems to be a shortage of war in the world. One ends and another begins and soldiers are away from their family protecting their countries for extended periods of time. This means that their families are left to tend to themselves often short handed. Supporting families of the military is a vital part that communities can take part in to show they appreciate all the work the soldiers are putting in. This support can come in a variety of ways including putting together a series of pot lucks and events where the families can get together and be supportive of each other. In addition there are little things that can be done to help lift the burden of being a single parent home such as helping with car pooling and offering babysitting. You can even set up some support groups for the families so that they can alternate out dinners once a week giving the remaining parent a break from the hectic schedules.

Taking some time to research how you can help your local military families will go a long way to helping the military function properly while at war. Knowing that their families are cared for while they are at war is how they are able to do their jobs and keep themselves and fellow soldiers safe from harm. This is vital to being able to complete their tour and coming home to their family. The best thing you can do for the safety of the country and the military is to keep their family safe from harm and help them cope with the missing family members who are doing the hard work at war. Taking time to check with the families that live near you about what you can do to help them get through the tough times is a great way to show your support for your country and it’s hard working soldiers.

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BBC Arabic Reporter Beaten in Egypt

February 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment

BBC Arabic Reporter Beaten in Egypt

Over the past two months the situation in Egypt has become extremely hostile. After years of feeling as if the government was not listening to them many citizens took to the streets in protest. As with any story it was up to the international journalists and reporters to bring the story home to those in the United States and the United Kingdom.

While it is generally understood that international journalists are impartial that was not the case in Egypt. The very first example of just how brutal the situation in Egypt was with the case of a reporter for the BBC Arabic Assad Sawey.

Assad Sawey was covering the story for the BBC when a group of Egyptian police surrounded him. The police are reported as saying that they did not care about the BBC and any other organization. They tried to place him under arrest in which he protested. Instead of arresting him the police officers chose to brutally beat him leaving him with a bleeding head wound.

Instead of immediately seeking medical help Assad Sawey when directly on camera in his blood covered shirt and reported to the BBC exactly what was going on and the situation that had happened.

When it comes to reporting international incident journalists and reporters are typically allowed to report within a neutral zone. However, the situation in Egypt spiraled quickly out-of-control which resulted in many police and citizens turning on international journalists and reporters.

This incident regarding the BBC Arabic allow the international community not only to see how hostile things had gotten in Egypt but also allowed the international community to see exactly what international reporters and journalists put online every day and effort to bring the story firsthand to their viewers and readers.

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An Example of Egypt’s Violation of International Journalism

February 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment

An Example of Egypt’s Violation of International Journalism

When a reporter heads over to a war-torn or crisis area is generally assumed that their protection is guaranteed by the international law. All journalists and reporters know that by entering the war-torn area they are risking their safety and could potentially be harmed or killed. However, a journalist attack has not happened in many years. That was until this past month when CBS reporter Lara Logan was brutally beaten in the middle of the Egypt protests.

On February 11, Lara Logan and a group of journalists were reporting on the protests and celebrations regarding the exit of the then Egyptian President. The attack was originally reported by CBS is being just a brutal attack. However, new details have been released detailing the attack that happened on Laura Logan. The attack included Laura Logan being stripped, punched repeatedly, pinched and beaten with flagpoles.

Every precaution was taken to ensure the safety of the journalist at the time. Laura Logan was surrounded by Egyptian guards and even a fellow journalist. However, the group was so large that it overtook all the guards and the fellow journalists.

Laura Logan is currently back at home recovering from the assault. While she is recovering the United States and the White House is demanding that Egypt and the new government bring justice for the attack that happened on Logan. In many countries is considered a crime to assault international journalist and even viewed as a violation of international law and public relations.

Despite the fact that this attack is a result of a brutally hostile environment is an example of how journalists and reporters put their lives and safety on the line in order to bring the international community the story.

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ABC Reporter Beaten While on the Phone

February 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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ABC Reporter Beaten While on the Phone

The media world has been rocked by the hundreds of riot that are happening in the Arab world. The only way the Western world can get the information about these riots and protests is actually send journalists to the heart of the crisis. The problem is that after years of not having Western journalist be attacked while reporting in the middle of war turned in crisis areas the Arab world is breaking the unspoken vow that international journalists are hands-off when it comes to rioting and protests.

In Egypt there are dozens of examples of Western journalists being attacked while he tried to report the story to those of the Western world. This week’s riots in Bahrain brought out one of the worst attacks on a Western journalist.

A reporter for ABC news Miguel Marquez was reporting right outside of Pearl Squa. As Miguel was giving updates over the phone to his New York office a huge gain of thugs pulled out Miguel’s camera and started to beat the ABC news reporter. As the attack was going on Miguel kept phone communication with the New York office which diligently recorded the whole attack over the phone.

While this attack on the ABC news reporter was shocking the most shocking part was the fact that it was captured on tape. ABC news quickly release the attack which allowed the Western world and the rest of the world to see just how brutal reporting from the center of this protest ridden part of the world could be.

Despite the fact that many Middle Eastern and Arab countries have vowed to protect international journalists the right have gotten so out of control that Western journalists are no longer safe in face the major risk of being attacked by major groups of individuals while trying to report the story to the rest of the world. Unfortunately, attacks on Western journalists seem to be a growing trend that could only get worse.

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Combat to College

December 30, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Transition into the college life is rarely easy for anyone. Students have to get used to a new home, a new schedule, a new set of people, and a generally new lifestyle. In order to combat this, it has become commonplace for colleges and universities to offer orientation programs and welcoming events to help students more easily acclimate to their new situation. These programs introduce students to the school as well as easing them into their new surroundings. However, these types of programs are general in nature and target the “average” student ” a civilian ” but what about those new students returning from military service? They are not exactly the “average” student. Their circumstances are unique and it takes a unique college experience to fit them.

One such program is Supportive Education for the Returning Veteran (SERV). SERV aims to help veterans deal with the challenges that they face in their first year back to school and help them take full advantage of the educational benefits offered to them by the United States military. Now functioning at four universities across the country, SERV has taken root and several more universities are considering implementing the program. Started by Dr. John Schupp at Cleveland State University, SERV was created as a way to effectively integrate veterans into the life of the student population. Constructed in a way to encourage assimilation while continuing to utilize the military training and mentality of the veterans, SERV offers help with several aspects of starting out in college. They help students with the loads of paperwork that accompany a college education as well as offering a core set of courses specifically designed for veterans, and only open to veterans. By grouping these people together, SERV not only helps them deal with the challenges of the classroom, but the challenges of reentering into civilian life as well. It provides a way for them to work through their experiences, old and new, together.

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Information Flowing

December 28, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Modernity is marked by technology and the pace of life seems to be ever increasing. Together, these two factors have changed the media drastically. Information is flooding homes through televisions, workplaces through computers, and pockets through cell phones. It is pouring into peoples’ heads faster than they can possibly process it. The difficulty of the news used to be the sparse mechanisms of information and the single-view points they articulated. Now, however, the news surrounds society. Indeed, it can be hard to ignore. Now, the difficulty is not whether the news reaches you, but which information you choose to fish out of the information sea swirling at your feet. But, it’s hard to know how to filter information in a world where the media outlets are seemingly inexhaustible. What is real? What is right? What is wrong? What matters?

The twenty-four hour, multiple-front battle today’s news media is waging is not easy to fight through. Many outlets see a consumer and cater their news accordingly. Others are simply not reputable. In any case, the age of excessive information puts the reader, or the viewer, or the person receiving the broadcasts in a new and interesting position. In quantities unlike ever before, a consumer of information now has to take some time and decide what amongst the endless news they deem meaningful and true. At a glance, this appears to be taxing and unfortunate for the viewer, but a slightly deeper look shows that this opens new doors as well. With a little diligence and thoughtfulness, a person can now set up their own media filters. The news model of today can be personalized to previously unimagined levels, allowing for newfound levels of knowledge.

With a little bit of effort, what appears to be an over abundance of news can in fact allow a person more real, legitimate information than ever. All people have to do is take the time to make it work for themselves.

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