Facebook
A useful site to keep in touch with high school friends, college friends, etc.
SIUC Website
I always use this site to access blackboard, check my grades, and to keep up with our SIUC sports schedule.
YouTube
My favorite site to watch any type of video, it's pretty addicting!
SunTimes
I'm from Chicago, and don't have the opprotunity to pick up this paper, so I check it out on the net.
Daily Egyptian
SIUC has the best college newspaper, I always pick one up to see what's going on in our community.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Some other Stuff to check out!
JournalismNet
The investigative guide to internet research. This site allows you to search and find people, crimes, news, etc.
Better Government Association
The BGA's mission is to combat waste, fraud, and corruption in government by conducting investigative research and litigation to expose problems, by researching policy solutions promoting transparency and accountability in government.
In addition to the BGA website, they also have a helpful reference guide for Investigators.
Zaba Search
This site is a public information search engine, and allows you to find out dirt on people. It will search all 50 states, and gives a complete report on the person you are searching. However, if you want to obtain the detailed report, you will have to sign up for an account. But, the positive side, is you get the address and phone number for free.
Association of Certified Freud Examiners
The ACFE is the world's premier provider of anti-fraud training and education. Together with nearly 50,000 members, the ACFE is reducing business fraud world-wide and inspiring public confidence in the integrity and objectivity within the profession.
The investigative guide to internet research. This site allows you to search and find people, crimes, news, etc.
Better Government Association
The BGA's mission is to combat waste, fraud, and corruption in government by conducting investigative research and litigation to expose problems, by researching policy solutions promoting transparency and accountability in government.
In addition to the BGA website, they also have a helpful reference guide for Investigators.
Zaba Search
This site is a public information search engine, and allows you to find out dirt on people. It will search all 50 states, and gives a complete report on the person you are searching. However, if you want to obtain the detailed report, you will have to sign up for an account. But, the positive side, is you get the address and phone number for free.
Association of Certified Freud Examiners
The ACFE is the world's premier provider of anti-fraud training and education. Together with nearly 50,000 members, the ACFE is reducing business fraud world-wide and inspiring public confidence in the integrity and objectivity within the profession.
Experts know it all!
Experts are people who have worked in the field and are experienced. At times, they can be very helpful and useful.
Every Journalist should:
- have a little black book with a list of experts
- meet as many people as possible, the more the better.
- get the number of a source they have used more than once.
- have accessibility, make sure they can get a hold of the source.
- look at what publications experts are being quoted in, and if it's a well- known publication or not.
- do a background check on an expert, before they call or get a hold of one.
- tell experts what they specifically need.
- not be afraid to ask questions.
Some sites to check out:
PR Newswire
An online community of professional communicators, ProfNet was created to connect reporters easily and quickly with expert sources at no charge.
Brookings Institution
Brookings brings together leading experts in government and academia from all over the world who provide the highest quality research, policy recommendations and analysis on a full range of public policy issues.
Sources Directory
This site offers a directory of expert contacts and media spokespersons, media names and numbers, parliamentary names and numbers, and more.
ALM Experts
This site is very helpful to find sources for experts, consultants, and litigation support services. You can browse any topic or issue that you'd like to investigate, and it will pull up a list of experts in that specialty. The experts' resume, and profile are available to view as well. Great site!
Every Journalist should:
- have a little black book with a list of experts
- meet as many people as possible, the more the better.
- get the number of a source they have used more than once.
- have accessibility, make sure they can get a hold of the source.
- look at what publications experts are being quoted in, and if it's a well- known publication or not.
- do a background check on an expert, before they call or get a hold of one.
- tell experts what they specifically need.
- not be afraid to ask questions.
Some sites to check out:
PR Newswire
An online community of professional communicators, ProfNet was created to connect reporters easily and quickly with expert sources at no charge.
Brookings Institution
Brookings brings together leading experts in government and academia from all over the world who provide the highest quality research, policy recommendations and analysis on a full range of public policy issues.
Sources Directory
This site offers a directory of expert contacts and media spokespersons, media names and numbers, parliamentary names and numbers, and more.
ALM Experts
This site is very helpful to find sources for experts, consultants, and litigation support services. You can browse any topic or issue that you'd like to investigate, and it will pull up a list of experts in that specialty. The experts' resume, and profile are available to view as well. Great site!
Everyone can Investigate!
I am in Investigative Reporting with Bill Recktenwald, and he has been an instructor that I have had for numerous classes. More importantly, he has taught me so much about Journalism in general, and I will take all of his tools and tips with me as I prepare to enter the world of writing. His blog is worth checking out.
Useful References
This site will literally give you all the helpful resources to find out any information you may need to get a story started. It's a great site to add to your favorites!
Phone Numbers
We all get random phone calls from an unknown number. By going to this site, you can find out what city and state the caller is from. More importantly, you can find out what service the caller has. Pretty cool huh?!
Newspaper Archives
An educational site to check out! Read up on well-written articles, reporting and writing, leadership and management, online and multimedia, and visual journalism.
Newspapers all over the US
Ever wonder what other newspaper publications are in your area? Check this site out, it gives you a list of newspapers for all of the 50 states.
A Guide for Journalists
This is a very easy and useful tool for any journalist. It doesn't matter if you're new, experienced, or an old journalist, it is helpful for everyone.
Get out there and explore and Investigate!
Useful References
This site will literally give you all the helpful resources to find out any information you may need to get a story started. It's a great site to add to your favorites!
Phone Numbers
We all get random phone calls from an unknown number. By going to this site, you can find out what city and state the caller is from. More importantly, you can find out what service the caller has. Pretty cool huh?!
Newspaper Archives
An educational site to check out! Read up on well-written articles, reporting and writing, leadership and management, online and multimedia, and visual journalism.
Newspapers all over the US
Ever wonder what other newspaper publications are in your area? Check this site out, it gives you a list of newspapers for all of the 50 states.
A Guide for Journalists
This is a very easy and useful tool for any journalist. It doesn't matter if you're new, experienced, or an old journalist, it is helpful for everyone.
Get out there and explore and Investigate!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Alcoholism among students
Picture this: You get together with a bunch of friends, and start drinking at someones apartment or house. Someone suggests drinking games, and of course you don't want to be the loser sitting out, so you play. A few hours go by, and you've already drank 3 or 4 beers. Feeling pretty good, right? Well, it's 11pm, and everyone wants to go to the bars. So, since you're buzzed, and you're on a roll, why stop. You guys go to a bar, and get some drinks. Then a bunch of your friends want to do shots, and assume you're going to take one. And, you don't want to insult them, so you take the shot, whew, SoCo and lime, pretty rough. You guys stick around until last call. Half of the people you went to the bar with are missing, and your one buddy is making friends with the trash can, and you are super intoxicated, and stumbling around. As you finish your tenth or eleventh beer, you try to collect your thoughts on how to get home. (Since you live on the opposite side of town.) You don't see any of your friends, and start walking by yourself. Well, you know there is a short cut somewhere, but can't remember. You come up to a big intersection, and try not to weave in and out as you walk on the sidewalk. You are seeing double, and everything in sight is blurred. You see your apartment, and not thinking decide to run across the street. You see lights, and open your eyes. Guess where you are? You're in the hospital. Oh, you don't remember what happend? You got hit by a car. You could've been killed.
In many cases, students can get so drunk, and "black out". However, some students get so inebriated to the point that they don't realize what they're doing at that present time. Even though they may be functioning physically, they wake up not knowing half, or sometimes, all of what happend while they were blacked out. There are all different situations that students can experience when they're under the influence of alcohol. But the question is, when does alcohol become a problem? As you click on this link, you will see the policies and procedures regarding alcohol and drug abuse. Some students may not think they have a problem, because partying is "normal" for college students. It's unfortunate that students wait until something serious happens; like a breaking a bone, or passing out on the side of a street, or even worse. Is alcohol part of the college tradition at SIUC? Another issue with alcohol could be connected with the Greek system. Every year, freshman walking around campus see sidewalks and walls chalked up with advertisments to rush a fraternity or sorrority. Of course, these young kids are still a little homesick, or aren't making friends as easily as they anticipated. So, maybe joining a frat or sorrority would help them meet new people, the opposite sex, and allow them to have a good time. At social events the houses may throw, alcohol is usually consumed. Students usually drink to gain "liquid confidence", or because it's the cool thing to do. Other students work really hard during the week at school, and reward themselves with a weekend of partying, a.k.a. binge drinking.
After clicking on that link, I bet that was a reality check. I'm sure tons of people have binge drank before, and I'll admit it, I have too. But, after reading that article, and learning that we can DIE from it, scares the hell out of me. What about you? Here's the thing: Most students don't want to admit that they have a problem, or don't THINK they have a problem. Students think it's the norm to go out on the weekends to get hammered, go out on Wednesday night because it's 80's night, or go out for "one" drink, even though one always turns into 4 or 5. How do you know if YOU have a problem?
People only tell the people around them so much, and some friends may not be able to recognize a friend suffering from a problem such as alcoholism, or drug abuse. If you are someone who has a problem, or knows someone who has a problem with alcohol, please don't ignore it. One more thing, it doesn't hurt just to look and see what it's about. Please check out the following link. Alcoholics Anonymous.
In many cases, students can get so drunk, and "black out". However, some students get so inebriated to the point that they don't realize what they're doing at that present time. Even though they may be functioning physically, they wake up not knowing half, or sometimes, all of what happend while they were blacked out. There are all different situations that students can experience when they're under the influence of alcohol. But the question is, when does alcohol become a problem? As you click on this link, you will see the policies and procedures regarding alcohol and drug abuse. Some students may not think they have a problem, because partying is "normal" for college students. It's unfortunate that students wait until something serious happens; like a breaking a bone, or passing out on the side of a street, or even worse. Is alcohol part of the college tradition at SIUC? Another issue with alcohol could be connected with the Greek system. Every year, freshman walking around campus see sidewalks and walls chalked up with advertisments to rush a fraternity or sorrority. Of course, these young kids are still a little homesick, or aren't making friends as easily as they anticipated. So, maybe joining a frat or sorrority would help them meet new people, the opposite sex, and allow them to have a good time. At social events the houses may throw, alcohol is usually consumed. Students usually drink to gain "liquid confidence", or because it's the cool thing to do. Other students work really hard during the week at school, and reward themselves with a weekend of partying, a.k.a. binge drinking.
After clicking on that link, I bet that was a reality check. I'm sure tons of people have binge drank before, and I'll admit it, I have too. But, after reading that article, and learning that we can DIE from it, scares the hell out of me. What about you? Here's the thing: Most students don't want to admit that they have a problem, or don't THINK they have a problem. Students think it's the norm to go out on the weekends to get hammered, go out on Wednesday night because it's 80's night, or go out for "one" drink, even though one always turns into 4 or 5. How do you know if YOU have a problem?
People only tell the people around them so much, and some friends may not be able to recognize a friend suffering from a problem such as alcoholism, or drug abuse. If you are someone who has a problem, or knows someone who has a problem with alcohol, please don't ignore it. One more thing, it doesn't hurt just to look and see what it's about. Please check out the following link. Alcoholics Anonymous.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Food Fight
The Great Depression was hard for my Grandpa.
His family couldn’t afford food. Supper with them
was like fighting a battle.
There was no electricity.
Candles lit
raw boned cheeks-
and seven faces,
snarled their salivated mouths.
The ice box, half full with meat and vegetables,
stayed cool. Like a gun, the ammo was only used,
when starved or sick,
and eating became a system.
His mother made one chicken:
His father had first pick,
The working brothers next, then Edwin;
Leaving his sisters, and mother to eat the sloppy scraps.
The Great Depression was hard
for my Grandpa. His family
couldn’t afford food.
Supper with them
was like fighting a battle.
Copyright Lauren Velie 2008
His family couldn’t afford food. Supper with them
was like fighting a battle.
There was no electricity.
Candles lit
raw boned cheeks-
and seven faces,
snarled their salivated mouths.
The ice box, half full with meat and vegetables,
stayed cool. Like a gun, the ammo was only used,
when starved or sick,
and eating became a system.
His mother made one chicken:
His father had first pick,
The working brothers next, then Edwin;
Leaving his sisters, and mother to eat the sloppy scraps.
The Great Depression was hard
for my Grandpa. His family
couldn’t afford food.
Supper with them
was like fighting a battle.
Copyright Lauren Velie 2008
Orville Redenbocker
The only thing giving me pleasure late night is Orville Redenbocker.
Not the man, but his popcorn.
Every night watching T.V. alone,
I crave buttery salty lovin-
crunching in between my teeth.
Hoping nothing gets stuck in the crevices,
I cuddle with my man,
allowing my chest to catch a few pieces.
I gaze into the half empty bowl,
and get lost in those tempting brown kernels.
So what if this nightly ritual is like sex,
this is no one night stand,
this is a serious relationship.
Copyright Lauren Velie 2007
Not the man, but his popcorn.
Every night watching T.V. alone,
I crave buttery salty lovin-
crunching in between my teeth.
Hoping nothing gets stuck in the crevices,
I cuddle with my man,
allowing my chest to catch a few pieces.
I gaze into the half empty bowl,
and get lost in those tempting brown kernels.
So what if this nightly ritual is like sex,
this is no one night stand,
this is a serious relationship.
Copyright Lauren Velie 2007
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