Intro To Media

1.     .  List as many types (example:  TV) of media as you can think of. 
Internet, magazines, TV, audiobooks, radio, newspapers.

2.    .   Investigate ownership of the media in the US.  Find an article or chart that will allow you to identify the corporations that actually own mainstream media outlets like ESPN, Disney, FoxNews, CNN, NBC, Etc.,  Write down what you find.

C-SPAN owned by National Cable Satellite Corporation-owned by

Rob Kennedy 

3.     .  Find a list that identifies universities with what are considered the top programs for journalism.  Pick anyone you like, and then go to the website to investigate that school’s journalism program, as if you were a prospective student.  What can you learn about the professional values, standards, and practices associated with professional journalism?  (Write it down)

Stanford School of Journalism. Need to be able to turn real data into enthralling stories/Build up a myriad of sources for your story/Be able to use multimedia tools to tell as story.

4.      . Historically, the media in the United States has often been viewed as playing the role of “watchdog.”  Do research to understand the watchdog role of the media so that you can answer these questions:  Who is being watched?  Who is being protected?  And from what?

They are watching places where if the public found out about something they would demand changes ie the food industry. It protects the public from possible harms to them and the nation.

5.      . What have you heard about “liberal bias”?  (Don’t do research for this one – just write down what you have heard about this phrase.  If you have never heard this phrase before, say so, and then explain what you think it might mean.)

Never heard it. Could mean the bias between main ideals of the American culture.

Americans And TV News

http://www.journalism.org/files/2013/10/Nielsen_Latest_10-11.pdf
Interesting Facts:
-Local news reaches more viewers.
-While more people tune into local news networks cable viewers spend the most amount of time watching their network on average.
-All of this data was collected in a month so it could fluctuate and require more research.
-More than half of people that watch Fox and MSNBC also tune into CNN.
-Most people only tune into cable for an average of 25 minutes a day.(need real news on constantly than)
-Over 58% of adults watch local and network news,
-Disparity between news viewing on different platforms.
-The greatest overlap occurs between local and network newscasts, which often are on the same channel.
-Their are surprisingly heavy crossovers from the viewing of all 3 networks.
-Same crossover happens online but to a smaller percentage of adults across the board.

China to invest $78 bn to build 110 nuclear power plants by 2030, will overtake US

http://www.firstpost.com/world/china-to-invest-78-bn-to-build-110-nuclear-power-plants-by-2030-will-overtake-us-2471414.html

As China continues to improve infrastructure as well as other technologies they will begin building a myriad of nuclear power plants in their country within the next two decades and pass the United States. They said they will continue to improve upon their natural harvesting methods for energy but will need the power plants in order to meet the growing demands of their escalating middle class.

Israelis and Palestinians march together in Jerusalem solidarity rally

http://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Israelis-and-Palestinians-come-together-for-Jerusalem-solidarity-march-426245

As tensions continue to rise within Israel between the Jewish and Palestinian people over 700 people marched in protest against the violence occurring throughout their country. People from Tel-Aviv and Haifa led the protest vying for an end to the violence.

Israeli Soldier Stabbed

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4712227,00.html

Tensions are escalating in Israel as more reports of Palestinian violence spread across numerous new networks. These past few weeks have been filled with vivid reports of the turmoil and fighting that has taken the lives of 8, and wounded 50 more.

NASA confirms there were lakes on Mars 2-3 Billion years ago

http://www.foxnews.com/science/2015/10/09/nasa-confirms-ancient-lake-existed-on-mars-2-to-3-billion-years-ago.html

As NASA confirms that there were lakes on mars the excitement has been stewing within the public. Just days after their announcement of flowing water on the red planet they bring evidence to the table suggesting that not only is there flowing water but there were huge lakes that encompassed some parts of the Mars surface.

China warns against Russia and United States fighting proxy war against Syria.

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/10/13/asia-pacific/china-says-russia-u-s-must-avoid-fighting-proxy-war-syria/#.Vh_P9PlVikp

China has warned Russia and America that being involved in a proxy war in Syria would cost too many more innocent Syrian lives. They believe that solving the matter through tough political regimens will resolve the matter. Russia began its air campaign in Syria on Sept. 30, helping support Assad and his embattled troops at a critical point in the fighting.

Russia insists it is targeting the Islamic State group and other “terrorists.” But Syrian rebels and opposition activists say Moscow’s warplanes in recent days have focused on U.S.-backed rebels in areas with no IS militants.