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Becoming an International News Journalist

May 20, 2011 By

If you’ve always been intrigued by the thought of becoming an international news journalist, start by exploring the field and all it has to offer. Majoring in journalism is a good start for entering into this exciting field. You’ll also want to take other steps in addition to focusing on schoolwork to adequately prepare yourself for working as a journalist in the international arena.

Choosing the Right Field of Study

Although journalism is your safest approach when perusing the programs offering a bachelor degree at earnmydegree.com, there may be other majors you can explore. English and political science are other majors that prepare you for the type of work you’d do as an international journalist. Whichever degree program you choose, you will want to focus on strengthening your communication skills, which includes a strong writing ability and excellent speaking and listening skills. Your interpersonal skills must also be highly developed because you will spend much of your time interacting with and interviewing people.

Carving Your Journalism Career Path

Becoming an international journalist will require diligence, persistence and planning. It’s a competitive field, requiring you to be outstanding in numerous ways. To increase your chances of getting interviews, become familiar with a variety of countries and cultures, gain fluency in multiple languages and stay on top of the prevalent issues in the international realm. Additionally, study the lives of other international journalists, such as Christiane Amanpour, to see how they worked their way up to their current positions.

Working as an international news journalist will have its challenges, but it’s a rewarding career that will keep you stimulated and engaged.

 

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Deadly Joplin, Missouri Tornado, Worst in 60 Years

May 4, 2011 By
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With the death toll currently standing at 129, the Joplin, Missouri, tornado is the worst tornado in 60 years. Damage around the town of approximately 400,000 people is massive, and includes the local hospital. Hospital officials believe the building will be declared “unsalvageable”; if this occurs, the current structure will be demolished and a completely new facility rebuilt on another site.

Meanwhile, rescue efforts continue, and searches are still being conducted for possible survivors. Rescue crews, which includes over 50 dogs trained to detect human scent, as well as their handlers, are covering some areas for a fourth time, with plans to make a fifth sweep if necessary.

This is a brief recap of what is currently happening in Joplin that is making national headlines. What isn’t being reported is what is going on behind the scenes. However, most of the people involved in the behind-the-scenes work actually want it kept this way.

The relief efforts, which include churches from areas in the South where tornado damage also occurred just a few weeks ago, loading up their vans and buses with surplus goods that were donated for local tornado victims, are already underway. For these people, it’s not a question of if they can help; instead, the attitude is that of “how can we not help these people? We truly know what they are going through.”

As relief efforts continue in all parts of the country where tornado damage has occurred, we should be encouraged to see the examples of goodness that has always been inherent in people.

 

 

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Things to Keep in Mind When Donating Your Family Car

March 19, 2011 By

It’s not uncommon for everyone—especially people with families–to look at various ways to save money when tax time comes around. Charitable donations are one of the most common types of deductions made by families hoping to receive a refund from the IRS. While most people view charitable donations as donating clothing or books or food, it’s becoming increasingly popular to donate the family car.

Car donations for tax purposes are popular because it’s a relatively painless process. Once the car is donated, the organization can sell the car for parts, use the car to conduct business or even sell it. Any profit that is made from the donated car goes directly to the charity to be used as they see fit. A great example of an organization that accepts car donations and uses the profits for a good cause is the program known as Kars for Kids. This organization collects used cars and directs the profits toward helping children receive a proper education.

If a car donation sounds like it might be something you would be interested in doing, here are a couple of things you should keep in mind.

  • The donation must be made to an organization or charity that the IRS has verified. Only donations to IRS verified organizations are eligible for deductions, so this is an important point if you are looking to claim a credit on your taxes.
  • You must also know the value of the car that you are donating. Occasionally documentation is required to show the value of the car for tax deduction purposes. If there is no appraisal of the car included, a family is forced to take the lowest deduction possible and could be missing out.

It’s important to make sure you understand the process to insure that you have all the bases covered. Both you and the charity of your choice can benefit from your car donation.

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News Keeps Everyone Updated

February 26, 2011 By

News is a very essential part of everyone’s life. Let it be print media or television media everyone is eager to provide you with the ongoing affairs around the world. When televisions were not a part of society the source of news that time was newspaper, people had a habit of reading news paper the first thing in the morning and get themselves updated about all the affairs. News consists of national, international and domestic affair. For a person it is very important to know what is going around him let it be regarding sports, increasing crime rate, politics and natural calamities.

Now people don’t have to wait till next morning to grab the news and update them these days television itself has got various news channels in all languages. In these news channels you can watch news 24 hours and you are also given an opportunity to hear the sports news from sports experts and political news spoken directly by the politicians.

News gives everyone a chance to stay abreast to the world’s affairs. News media let it be print of digital are always trying to bring you the real news without manipulating it. They leave the decision of the deciding factor with you. News has also broadened many careers; many youngsters are joining journalism and mass communication to be a part of the world which is always busy updating others.

News provides international and national market reports as well which are useful for people who are dealing with secondary market. Watching or by reading news we know what is happening around us and we can plan things accordingly. Some people do think why we have to read international news when it does not affect us, but they are wrong, every news is connected to you in some manner or the other. News has become a major part of everyone’s life.

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Disadvantages Of Some Mediums Of News

February 19, 2011 By

Let us take a look at some of the disadvantages of some mediums of news.

Newspapers – Though this is the commonly preferred medium of news, it has a biggest disadvantage. What gets reported in the morning through your newspaper may not be the same news in the evening. Although newspaper is portable, you have to discard it after it is read. It takes up storage space. Placing advertisements is also costly as advertisements are charged per words. So, to create an impact on the common man, you have to create an advertisement is few words that is catchy as well as conveys the meaning correctly. Printing newspaper contributes to paper pollution. Many trees are axed to make a newspaper.

Magazines – Magazines are a costly medium of news, cannot be afforded by all. Like newspapers, news in magazines has a short shelf life and once read, has to be discarded. Although portable, it has to be stored, to be discarded later. Not all the news can be covered in a magazine. You have different types of magazines catering to all interest hence it is not possible to cover news extensively in a magazine.

Television – Although the most preferred medium of news by everybody but it also creating a menace to the society. There are so many channels which are unnecessarily influenced by media and report incorrect, unhealthy news. Incorrect coverage of news leads to unnecessary turmoil, confusion among people; it can even lead to war. News needs to be reported correctly and responsibly. Watching excess of television is a waste of time due to which social interaction among people is reduced. Also, children watching television should always be monitored by parents. Some news can be really graphical or violent, should not be viewed by children as it can cause mental trauma. So, report news correctly and in the right manner.

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Some Common Mediums Of News

February 12, 2011 By

The world has evolved and so has the medium of news. Nowadays, you have various mediums like newspapers, magazines, television, radio, advertisement, periodicals etc. You can even get news via the Internet.

Newspaper – One of the oldest and preferred mediums of news. Newspaper caters to a large number of people, geographically. Newspapers are available in different languages so that rural people can also enjoy the benefits of newspaper. Inserts along with the newspapers is one of the best way of advertising. National, local and international news are covered along with sports, entertainment, health, weather forecast, employment etc. Nowadays, you can even find supplements regarding fashion, lifestyle, education, neighborhood news etc. A lot of news can be covered through newspapers; furthermore they are portable and can read anywhere.

Magazines – Magazines can be weekly, fortnightly, monthly etc. Nowadays you will find magazines covering all subjects and catering to all age groups. Magazines are also read by most people, for whom reading is a passion. Although costlier than newspapers, qualities of magazines are better than newspapers and lot of companies prefer magazines to advertise products, for their pictorial representations.

Television – Provides up-to-date information. Unlike print media, news is not stale and reported at every minute, so it is possible to get the most recent news. Television is also used widely for advertising, as this medium reaches to a lot of people, in rural and urban areas. Important government announcements, share markets, politics are few of the subjects covered by the medium. Also, there so many channels, in different languages that news is heard by all.

Radio – One of the oldest and first mediums of news. The medium of radio is used extensively in the interior parts of rural India where television has still not made its mark. News is conveyed to these parts through radio. These are the common mediums of news used today.

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Importance Of News In Our Lives

February 6, 2011 By

News is a part and parcel of our daily lives. Every morning, we wait eagerly for the newspapers to arrive or tune in to the news channels on the stereo or television so that we can glance at what is happening in and around the world. Let us take a look at how important news is to all of us:

We get a daily update on the current affairs – local, national, international etc. Through various mediums of news, we are aware of what is happening around us. Imagine we had to live without the daily feed of news; life would be dull, boring and unimaginative. As educated human beings, all individuals should be aware of what is happening around them. It increases your knowledge and gives you the ability to form your own thoughts, ideas, opinions, views etc.

News of any kind is informative – sports, entertainment, home affairs, government etc. Nowadays it is possible to read news on any topic, you like – it could be shopping, cuisine, holidays, lifestyle, fashion etc. You can subscribe to magazines, newspapers or tune into your favorite channel and update yourself further. Reading or watching news is also a favorite recreational activity for many.

There is nothing like unwinding after a hectic day, in front of a news channel, just to get a glimpse of what is happening. Nowadays, you have various forums where you can share your thoughts, viewpoints, ideas etc. There are so many news channels today, in different languages that news has been made available to all. You get extra coverage apart from the basic headlines, interviews of persons concerned, opinions of various eminent people etc. So much of current events, right into the confines of your homes, tune in anytime, anywhere! Update yourself with correct and healthy news and do not get influenced by media.

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The World Of Journalism And News

January 26, 2011 By

Have you ever noticed if you amiss when you do not get your newspaper to read along while sipping your morning coffee? There are hundreds of people who get their daily dose of news while reading newspapers in tube or while riding the bus. News channels have started broadcasting top 20 or top 25 news items for the day in 5-10 minutes for people who like to stay updated yet who do not have the time to read the entire newspaper.

Current affairs, international news, national news can work as great ice-breakers between strangers, however be careful not to discuss politics though. Political views may differ causing tension between individuals. The world of journalism and news is very challenging. It requires lot of efforts to uncover the latest stories. Reporters and the media crew are known to travel far and wide in search of something interesting that could hook the audience to the news channels thus increasing the TRP. Journalists also follow the suit, they need to be excellent in inter-personal communication skills. They should have good networking skills. The television news reporters emphasize on drama and hype to create the sensational news whereas the journalists rely heavily on excellent language and narrative skills to captivate the audience.

Screen presence is important for television news reporters as they need to present the news on an audio visual medium.  Many journalists are only known by their names, common man may not know their faces because they use the written medium to interact with the masses. However both these reporters need to have strong literary skills and persuasive skills to achieve their objectives. Reporters and journalists do not or rather cannot work by the clock. They need to be up and running the moment they hear about any event or incident. Many times they need to visit places where an epidemic has broken out or where a natural calamity has created havoc. They visit these places without fear so that the masses can get a first hand broadcast of the scenario without any delay.

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Parental Responsibilities Include Teaching Your Children Financial Responsibility

January 22, 2011 By

As a parent, you already know that you have many responsibilities. These include teaching your child right from wrong-which includes morals and ethics, manners and etiquette, and respect for others. With all the effort you expend to teach these and others, it is easy to forget that they should also learn financial responsibility.

This is actually one of the most important ones, as financial responsibility can actually be linked in some ways to morals and ethics. Many times it is financial difficulties that lead people to engage in immoral or unethical behavior. Therefore, learning financial responsibility is important in order for your child to be a functioning member of society.

Teaching financial responsibility includes helping your children learn budgeting methods. This can start at a relatively young age, when children begin receiving allowances. As they grow, these methods can be expanded to include taking responsibility for any loans and making sure they have sufficient money budgeted to makepayments.

One good way to teach financial responsibility in the area of loans and credit is to call attention to commercials about a debt consolidation service, or relating stories of people you know who needed to take advantage of these services. You can explain to your children that it is sometimes necessary to use a debt consolidation service to “get a handle” on finances, and that’s what the company is there for.

In fact, it is often in the area of student and other loans where older children may first start experiencing financial difficulty. This can happen even if you have taught your child as well as you possibly could about financial responsibility.

If this occurs, you may want to help your child consider if a debt consolidation service could help him get his finances under control, thus allowing him to start over, this time taking to heart all the lessons you taught him about financial responsibility, and applying them so that this does not occur again.

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Drug Addiction Is Rising; Funding Is Not

January 21, 2011 By

Reports recently have discovered an unfortunate truth: drug addiction is getting higher, accented by a huge increase in deaths due to drug overdose. It’s not a pleasant story to swallow, but it is nevertheless the truth; and treatment centers are feeling the heat as funding for their services is gradually diminishing as well. What does that say about the government? The hope is a reluctant necessity to divvy up the funds as equally as possible.

Whatever reason it would be, it doesn’t change the real issue that many Americans are suffering from a needless disease called drug addiction. It’s this drug addiction that causes drug abuse, effectively killing lives without using any viruses or bullets.

Even the executive director ofalcohol and drug services at Coshocton Behavioral Health, Beth Cormack, feels the tight squeeze on the budget when handling a caseload of 400. Not a good number to deal with when not getting the proper funds. Moreover, when money’s tight, requesting grants gets to be an agonizing process as well as there’s no guarantee that the funds would be both awarded and also awarded under a decent time frame. The sad truth is when dealing with drug abuse, time frames are petty things to worry about. ASAP is the clear mantra rather than time frame.

John Postlethwaite, program manager for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Agency in Ohio, said his program had lost out on $2.9 million due to budget cuts. To even think of the clients that lose out when they desperately need the medical and mental assistance to combat the addiction is both shocking and terrifying. It leaves many questions to be asked—especially this:

Where could we possibly obtain more funds?

That’s a tough question to answer. The only hope is to find a good treatment center, such as at TheCyn.com that will be able to help patients with many different types of addictions.

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