Acknowledge vs. Apologize
Posted by: Lindsay C on: April 22, 2010
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The article “Jean expresses sorrow over Canada’s lack of action during Rwandan genocide,” was published in The Globe and Mail on April 21st, 2010. The article was written by Sarah Boesveld.
It’s been 17 years since the Rwandan genocide. Jean is the first top-level Canadian official to visit Rwanda since the 1994 brutality. She delivered the speech in front of Rwanda authorities, acknowledging Canada’s failure to act during the genocide. Read the rest of this entry »
Blame Game
Posted by: Lindsay C on: April 15, 2010
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The article “Homosexuality to blame for abuse crisis: top cardinal,” was published in the National Post on April 14th, 2010. The article was written by Charles Lewis; with files from Agence France-Presse.
It seems the how’s and why’s are being ignored by the Vatican, and they’re starting to point the finger. In the news article published by the National Post, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican secretary of state made harsh comments on who are abusing these children. Read the rest of this entry »
Without Television
Posted by: Lindsay C on: April 14, 2010
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The article, “Two days without television,” was published in the Toronto Star on April 14th, 2010. The arti
cle was written by Francine Kopun.
The article seemed odd and stuck out to me. The article is about Feature reporter, Francine Kopun for the Toronto Star shutting off the TV for two days. No TV for two days is a great way; it seems today more people watch TV now than they ever did 10 years ago. Read the rest of this entry »
Whiney Shoppers?
Posted by: Lindsay C on: April 14, 2010
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Due to the cuts the pharmacies will be seeing, a lot of them are complaining, I mean Rexall and Shoppers Drug Mart that is. They are stating that they will have to stop certain services due to the cutbacks.
The Pharmacy section in Shoppers will be closed early in some of those stores; free services will either be taken away or will be changed to a fee-based service. They are also claiming that the program to hire students for the summer isn`t being cut as well. Now Shoppers Drug Mart made $10 billion last year and they will be losing around $300,000 from the cuts from the government. Read the rest of this entry »
Pitter Patter
Posted by: Lindsay C on: April 11, 2010
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This picture was taken by me.
The Belleville Community Police put on their annual “Pitter Patter,” run this morning at Loyalist College. This would be the 16th year this fundraiser has occurred. The Pitter Patter run is a major fundraiser for the organization, which all the money raised, goes to supporting Children’s Safety programs. Some of them are Belleville Police Service Bike Rodeo, Care Seat Clinics, and Child Print Identification Events etc.
As of 8:30 am registration began, dozens of people young and old came out to run or to cheer. The atmosphere was hectic, and a little confusing. But people were ready to run; it was good to see so many people out there running for a cause at various ages. Read the rest of this entry »
Celebrity vs. Arts & Entertainment
Posted by: Lindsay C on: April 7, 2010
Reading articles about cheating husbands and sex tapes maybe well for some people but is it journalism? There is an infatuation for needing to know everything about the celebrities who are on the big screen. The tabloids and the TV shows make millions of dollars because they have an audience not only that, but a faithful audience. On the flip side there are journalists out there who report arts and entertainment.
But what is the difference between celebrity reporting and arts and entertainment? Read the rest of this entry »
She stumbles… and she falls. Of course we all watch
Posted by: Lindsay C on: April 7, 2010
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The article “Lohan stumbles, and we watch,” was published in the Globe and Mail on April 6th, 2010. The article was written by Lynn Crosbie.
There is no she shoots, she scores. It’s more like she stumbles and she falls. The horrible part about it is the fact the entire public watches. In the article it states that Lohan she had stumbled to a club from another club. Lohan suggests that it was well paid bouncers to make her look like an idiot. Another incident of Lohan stumbling entering and exiting a club, she claims she was pushed by a rabid paparazzi. Read the rest of this entry »
Why should we care?
Posted by: Lindsay C on: April 7, 2010
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The article “Does Jesse James have a Sandra Bullock kinky sex tape?” was published in the National Post on April 6th 2010. The article was written by Bart Jackson, Canwest News Services.
Not only does Sandra Bullock have to put up with the fact her husband has cheated on her and the unrelenting coverage this story seems to be getting, more accusations come out. According to a Canadian journalist there is a sex tape of Bullock and James. The Montreal writer, Ian Halperin has stated the tape show James in a Nazi uniform with a Hitler moustache. This is just coming about at a time where James has just left a sex-rehab clinic. There is no proof that there is actually a tape such as thing that exists. Read the rest of this entry »
Cutting the hotdogs…Doesn’t cut it!
Posted by: Lindsay C on: February 24, 2010
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The blog “Redesigning the hot dog,” was written by Angela Peters. The article “Redesign the hot dog, doctor’s urge,” was originally published by the Toronto Star.
The hot dog is the highest food risk, said Dr. Gary Smith of Nationwide Children’s hospital. Hot dogs are in need of a redesign, so the potential of harm to small children is decreased. Its size and shape means the hot dog can wedge itself into a child’s throat, blocking the air passages entirely.
“There are no such regulations on high risk foods, and children are much more likely to put food in their mouths than a toy,” said Smith, who is the lead author of the policy published in the current issue of Pediatrics.
“And unlike other risk foods such as grapes and popcorn, however, hot dogs are man-made and manufacturers can easily change their shape,” he said.
Other risky foods for small children include grapes, popcorn, hard candy, carrots, pears, apples and celery. According to SafeKids Canada, about 44 children age 14 and under die every year from choking and another 380 are hospitalized. Almost half of those cases are from choking on food. SafeKids agree with the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendation to slice the hot dog lengthwise. But, the paediatricians want a new shape for the dogs. Read the rest of this entry »
U.S Pediatrician charged with 471 counts of sex crimes.
Posted by: Lindsay C on: February 24, 2010
The article “417 sex crimes charges against U.S pediatrician,” was published by The Associated Press and the Toronto Sun on February 23rd, 2010. The article was written by Randall Chase.
A Delaware pediatrician is being charged with serial molestation of 103 children. Investigators are urging any former patients or parents to come forward. A grand jury returned a 160-page indictment Monday against Dr. Earl Bradley of Lewes, Delaware of 417 counts of sexual crimes. Bradley’s office closed in 2005 after he was under investigation. Eugene Maurer, Bradley’s attorney said, he would like to seek to move the trial out of Sussex County, but the “real battleground” in the case will be Bradley’s mental state, not what is seen on videotapes seized from Bradley’s home and office. Read the rest of this entry »
