Thursday, April 17, 2014

7 news values

Timeliness- 280 still missing in ferry sinking
The article where a ferry in South Korea that carried about 400 people had tipped over just yesterday and still not many people are being rescued:
http://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODE/AustinAmericanStatesmanNIE/LandingPage/LandingPage.aspx?href=QUFTLzIwMTQvMDQvMTc.&pageno=Mw..&entity=QXIwMDMwMQ..&view=ZW50aXR5

Proximity- Funeral Services set for sister Mary rose McPhee
The article about a austin icon in health and spiritual realms passed away and will have a wake service on Tuesday at the Seton Residence Chapel in Evansville which is fairly close:
http://www.statesman.com/news/news/local-obituaries/funeral-services-set-for-sister-mary-rose-mcphee/nfcLb/

Prominence- US and Russia agree on pact to defuse Ukraine Crisis
The article about the agreement between US and Russia on the Ukraine crisis involves many people.
 U.S. and Russia Agree on Pact to Defuse Ukraine Crisis

Impact- Putin asserts right to use Force in Eastern Ukraine
This has impact on many people such as the Europeans, the Ukrainians and even the Americans who many need to get more involved at a certain point:
 Putin Asserts Right to Use Force in Eastern Ukraine

Conflict-  Nigeria: Teenagers are freed, but Militants continue attacks
Teens are getting freed but  some are still missing and the person running the kidnappings is still out there
Nigeria: Teenagers Are Freed, but Militants Continue Attacks

Human Interest-  Marathon bombing prompts police to carry tourniquets
The events that happened last year makes everyone cautious this year for the upcoming marathon, its a struggle for everyone not just the runners I'm sure the workers, police officers and family members of the survivors are nervous about the race.
Marathon bombing prompts police to carry tourniquetsMarathon bombing prompts police to carry tourniquetsPolice are becoming more involved in life-saving techniques traditionally left to EMTs.Police are becoming more involved in life-saving techniques traditionally left to EMTs.Nation4 minutes agoKevin Johnson

Novelty-  Newborn Kittens survive a accidentally truck ride
Not everyday that you find safe and alive newborn anything in a car crash let alone a truck ride.
Newborn kittens survive accidental truck rideNewborn kittens survive accidental truck rideMom apparently left cats in telecommuncations gear box that got shipped from L.A. to San...Mom apparently left cats in telecommuncations gear box that got shipped from L.A. to San Diego.Nation1 hour, 17 minutes agoMichael Winter

 Survivors of Korean Ferry Recall a Sharp Turn, Then Chaos  
To me the most important right now is the ferry in South Korea, since 280 are still missing and the we don't even know if they are still alive or not
Chelsea Clinton is pregnantChelsea Clinton is pregnantBill and Hillary Clinton have made no secret of their wish to have a grandchild.Bill and Hillary Clinton have made no secret of their wish to have a grandchild.Washington1 hour, 40 minutes agoCatalina Camia
The most pointless is the pregnancy of Clinton's daughter, she isn't really a celebrity or someone who has impacted anything so i don't get why its important to have it on national news