I followed the outline on page 161:
Questions readers will ask
1.) People should care becuase ski equipment is expensive, and not something you want to lose.
2) We should answer this all throughout the story, how it gets stolen, why and prevention.
3.) Same as above.
4.) Same as above.
Final Story Package
Main Page- Headline/ Deck- Preventing Ski Theft
Photos/Art- Ski safety equipment, skis, snowboards and poles
Sidebars/Extras- Safety checklist, Step-by-step guide to keep safe,contact information for equipment that does get stolen.
links: to website you can purchase locks and such.
Second Related page- Optional
Third/Related page (if you have a second and need more, mine is short enough for one page)
I would add a pole asking how many people have had equipment stolen from them on the mountain. I could add an interactive map of resorts that offer protection like lockers or ski check in's and outs.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Newspapers Vs. TV and Web
Newspapers, Broadcast and Web news are three different ways to tell stories. Newspapers can go into more detail and be much longer, more satisfying stories. Newspapers also have very credible sources. But, they have to wait until the next morning to print.
Broadcast stories are advantageous because TV's are on 24-7 and anchors can broadcast breaking news to the public within seconds. They cut the details and get straight to the hard facts. Some people prefer watching news because they can be in a relaxed state and let the anchor fill them with news instead of reading it themselves. They can also show videos and photos.
Web stories can do all of the above plus other multimedia like podcasts. Web stories can be downloaded instantaniously, and anyone can read stories on the web as long as they have access to a computer, ipod or phone these days. Anyone can put anything on the internet so credible sources are harder to find. Definitely the most accessable way to tell stories.
Broadcast stories are advantageous because TV's are on 24-7 and anchors can broadcast breaking news to the public within seconds. They cut the details and get straight to the hard facts. Some people prefer watching news because they can be in a relaxed state and let the anchor fill them with news instead of reading it themselves. They can also show videos and photos.
Web stories can do all of the above plus other multimedia like podcasts. Web stories can be downloaded instantaniously, and anyone can read stories on the web as long as they have access to a computer, ipod or phone these days. Anyone can put anything on the internet so credible sources are harder to find. Definitely the most accessable way to tell stories.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
CNN
Cnn.com is where I like to go to get my news. It is mostly "hard news" not silly celebrity news like whos not wearing underwear. TMZ and E! Online mostly post those sorts of news issues. CNN is a well credited source for information. There are no pop-ups and only a few car ads usually. The topics of news are nicely organized towars the bottom, so if you are looking for a certain news story, it is right at your fingertips. It is also a great multimedia online source for breaking news. CNN is not biased to a certain political party, unlike FOX news.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Safety on the Mountain
During the busy ski season it is extremely easy to lift more than just the chairs.
By not taking proper precautions when planning to spend the day on the slopes, it is easy for someone else to make off with your ski and snowboard equipment. To prevent ski theft, always keep your skis locked, either with your own and lock, or some resorts make it possible to rent them out. Lock them to the rack, or look to see if resorts have lockers skiers can keep them in. Steven Wright, who is part of the Marketing and Sales team at Jay Peak suggests splitting skis on the rack with a friend. Most of the time, a theif will be in too much of a hurry to look for the other matching ski.
" The best way to keep equipment safe is to buy a lock," Wright says.
Wright says to keep your ski equipment in view of where you are sitting, if going inside to grab bite to eat. Locking your equipment in a vehicle when not in use is another way to prevent theft, just make sure the equipment is out of view. Recording the make, model and serial number of your eqipment will help identify items if they are infact stolen. Wright added Jay Peak is offering a new service to ensure safety.
" For six dollars, people can check their ski equipment in and out of the lodge all day long, like you would a coat."
People wishing to use this service is given a tag to identify their equipment.
In the event of a theft, double check the area you last left your equipment, report the theft immediately to the resort, and have them contact the police.
By not taking proper precautions when planning to spend the day on the slopes, it is easy for someone else to make off with your ski and snowboard equipment. To prevent ski theft, always keep your skis locked, either with your own and lock, or some resorts make it possible to rent them out. Lock them to the rack, or look to see if resorts have lockers skiers can keep them in. Steven Wright, who is part of the Marketing and Sales team at Jay Peak suggests splitting skis on the rack with a friend. Most of the time, a theif will be in too much of a hurry to look for the other matching ski.
" The best way to keep equipment safe is to buy a lock," Wright says.
Wright says to keep your ski equipment in view of where you are sitting, if going inside to grab bite to eat. Locking your equipment in a vehicle when not in use is another way to prevent theft, just make sure the equipment is out of view. Recording the make, model and serial number of your eqipment will help identify items if they are infact stolen. Wright added Jay Peak is offering a new service to ensure safety.
" For six dollars, people can check their ski equipment in and out of the lodge all day long, like you would a coat."
People wishing to use this service is given a tag to identify their equipment.
In the event of a theft, double check the area you last left your equipment, report the theft immediately to the resort, and have them contact the police.
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