Journal #3 NPR Radio Interview Analysis

Missouri Sees Teen Offenders as Kids, Not Inmates
By: Jason Beaubien

At the beginning of the report Robert Seagal who acts just like an anchor gave background information on the topic. Seagal states that 100,000 children in the U.S. is brought to juvenile correction and then explains the differences between Texas and Missouri. Texas houses their juveniles in an adult style facility and Missouri houses their juveniles in a college dorm like facility. He then introduces Jason Beaubien who is the reporter of this story.
Beaubien starts the interview by introducing a source named Tim Decker who runs the Missouri Division of Youth Services.Beaubien also mentions that Decker's goal for the youth is to not turn back after their treatment. Then Decker speaks and says that 7.3% discharged children with new offenses come back to them and they have a low offense rate. Beaubien after this statement then compares the rate to California which is 70% to 80% of children that may go back with new offenses. Decker than speaks that in his facility they treat their young students firmly, seriously, and humanely. His first primary action is public safety and if these young people are a problem in the community then it must stop. After the interview with Tim Decker, Jason Beaubien interviews a student named Reggie. Reggie's testimonial about how his life is changing due to the treatment in this facility makes a huge impact on the story. Beaubien speaks about Reggie's background and how chaotic his life was in the past.
While analyzing this interview I noticed that Beaubien did not formally ask the interviewee questions, instead his statements would lead into what the interviewee is going to say next and this style seems to be his strategy. There are many examples on the second paragraph on how Beaubien does this. The background information also plays an effect on the story and also knowing the interviewees beforehand. I've learned that an interview does not always have to be a question from the interviewer and the interviewee would have to answer in response to what was asked. There are other strategies that can make the interview successful.

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Weekly Journal Post #2

Bill Maher, a political commentator who hosts his own HBO show, " Real Time With Bill Maher," helped security remove a rowdy protestor from the audience during his live show. Maher was bothered when the protestor stood up and held the sign that says, " 9/11 is a cover up fraud." This all took place during Maher's weekly panel discussion segment. Maher then continued to yell at the protestor and triggered more chaotic actions. Maher then says, " Do we have some security in thei building or do I have to come down and kick his #$%!" When the man refused to leave Maher comes running into the audience and helps security push out the disruptive man. The show was able to air live in the eastcoast unedited but the westcoast was edited just in time. Maher later informed his panelist that the protestors usually post themselves out of the station and discuss 9/11 Conspiracy Theories. I guess it just got to the point where Maher got irritated and he just blew up on live-national television. (176)

Obit Assignment

ANN REGINIO,76, QUEEN OF AMERICAN MAFIAS AND MAJOR DRUG LORD, MURDERED IN NEW YORK CITY

Ann Reginio was found in her mansion in upscale New York City lifeless yesterday morning by her bedroom window. According to police officials this may be a revenge killing incident towards New York's most powerful female mobster. Her death can be a cause of assasination due to jealousy or extreme power fighting to be in her position.

Ms. Reginio is a widow to Roberto Luciano, who is the late grandson of Sicilian-American mobster and mastermind of international heroine trade, Charles "Lucky" Luciano.

Her rise to power began after Roberto Luciano, the Capo del Capi of the Buffalo Mafia Family, died of lung cancer on May 15, 2045. Ms. Reginio left with no options, had no choice but to take over the work of her deceased husband.

Ms. Reginio was founder of America's biggest, well-organized criminal empire that took over 50% of the North American continent. She created a hierarchy and eventually became the chair of the "Commission" which are leaders of the most powerful Mafia families nationwide. The Commission is a representative body serving as national legislature and supreme court of the Mafia network.

The Buffalo Mafia Family takes responsibility of illegal gambling, loansharking rackets, heroine trafficking, bootlegging, forging alliance with non-mafia groups, prostitution, and infaltration of labor unions.

One of Ms. Reginio's specialties is her narcotic trade with Asian sources and criminal operations that span the globe all throughout different nations. Despite all the accusations, she stresses the loyalty to her family members and never once before was she indicted of a crime.

Ms. Reginio 76, is survived by three sons: Armando Reginio, Hector Reginio, and Elizer Reginio; 12 grandchildren; and two granddaughters.

Viewing services will take place at her very own , " Heaven's Gates Memorial Park," in upscale Long Island from Monday through Friday 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Her funeral service will be on Saturday, December 10th at 9:00 a.m.

ANN REGINIO

JUNE 15, 1984- DECEMBER 2, 2060

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Mystery Character

Glistening eye shadow was caked on her lids, cheeks smudged and looked like a river full of mud, lips smothered with cheap lip gloss, hair looked uncombed and over bleached, and her tears extricates her fake eyelashes. As rumors agitate because of her controversial behaviors in public she seeks empathy. This once lovable character, high profile endorser, and snake-charmed performer evolved to an out of control maniac who lost self control. A fifteen minute marriage did not prove symptoms of mental frustrations because it drove her to bring two wonderful blessings into this world yet she is irresponsible. She gained the title, “Number One Victim of the Paparazzi,” and they continue to become richer and richer as she gets crazier and crazier. (122)

Word of the Week #8

Ostensible and Ostensibly

Source: Brainy Quote

Sentence it was Used: In today's world, marketers reach inside the home and attempt to figure out what's good for your daughter, because this is not their business, but what deep desires they can manipulate, stimulate and ostensibly satisfy in order to produce cold, hard cash.

Definition: (adjective and adverb for ostensibly)

1. outwardly appearing as such; professed; pretended
2. apparent, evident or conspicuous

My Sentence: After a long day of mourning for the death of my uncle, my aunt's ostensible laughter enagaged confusion to our family members.

Word of the Week #7

Anomaly

Source: San Jose Mercury News

Title: After Nasty Flights, Passengers want a Bill of Rights

Word used in the sentence: American has called the events of the day an "anomaly,"saying that most thunderstorms pass through the region and allow planes to resume to their routes.

Definition:

• A deviation from the common rule, type, arrangement, or form
• Something or someone anomalous
• An odd, peculiar, or strange condition, situation, quality, etc
• An incongruity or inconsistency

My Sentence: With the intention of being quiet around people, I am anomaly with my family.

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Library Scavenger Hunt

Question # 23 : How many art installations is in MLK Library and which one is your favorite one?





There are 33 artwork collections in the library not including the new art installations. My favorite one is the Fiction/Fiction which is part of the Mel Chin Exhibit that engages in curiosity and the sense of mystery. One side of the bookshelf is faux mystery books and the other side is the current popular-fiction title. I like how it is a revolving bookshelf and it reminds me of mysterious movies. It is like a secret hiding spot or the key to solve the problem in a story line. I am also an adventurous person so I like to share this work of art everytime I am in the library with my friends. Many people do not know about the bookshelf and what is important about it.

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Word of the Week #6

Demurrer

Book: Communication Law

Sentence Used: The trial court sustained the demurrers, ruling that the publications in question were privileged under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.

Definition: (v.) A motion to dismiss a civil case, alleging that the plaintiff's complaint fails to state grounds for a valid legal claim.

My sentence: The media defendants demurred to the complaint because the plaintiff lack true facts.

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Word of the Week #5

DETRIMENT

Source: The Christian Science Monitor

Title: France in Bid to Salvage Waning Ties to Africa

Word Used in Sentence: " By favoring personal friendships to the detriment of the general interest, the presidential practice has tarnished the image of our country."

Definition: (n)

1. Disadvantage: damage or harm
2. Harmful thing: something that causes damage or harm

My Sentence: September 11th was a detriment to our country because of the many racial conflicts that arised.

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