Today Janina Pietrasiak and Maria Lopuszanska live like sisters. They meet daily and help each other out. Maria lives in a tiny room in a nursing home, and both live alone and are not affluent. Janina lives alone in a modest apartment.
Maria’s parents were anti-Nazi underground activists and they sheltered Janina and her mother.
The young Janina clung desperately to her new family, and was baptized to fit in with them and increase her chances of survival under the Nazis. She gave up the chance to live with an uncle in the United States. During the Warsaw Uprising, the girls had to fend for themselves. Janina lost both parents and only sister, and still feels the pain to this day. Both Maria and Janina suffered from cancer. Janina is separated and Maria is a widow. Janina contacted the Yad Vashem Holocaust museum in Jerusalem to recognize Maria and her parents for saving her during WWI. Thus, Maria’s financial status was improved.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Discussion on Career of choice
Journalism is my choice of career because I love to share the latest news, talk about things in a way that people will want to find out more. Secondly, I love writing a lot; it is one of the things that complete me. Be it fashion, entertainment, or whatsoever. As long as it is interesting and can attract audience's attention. Entertainment/media journalist will be my choice if i have the opportunity to choose, as there's tense competition in the "journalism world". Thus, some
journalists don't have a choice but to take whatever that is available. However, in my point of view, I think being a journalist is neither easy nor hard.
Every career has its advantages and disadvantages. In every job, no matter how easy it is, there will always be a time when there will be problems faced, and those problems are only there to perfect us. When journalism is chosen as a career, society tends to have a stereotypical image of a group of photographers chasing celebrities. If not, then an image of an anonymous person writing biased comments about current affairs, trying to manipulate the truth. However, their real work earns them every cent they deserve. The work of journalism, on the hand, consists of interviewing and attending events in all conditions in order to gather news and information for public interest. This is followed by further research into the background information then assessing suitability of reports and articles for public. The process is much more difficult than expected, especially with the requirement of interpreting news at the same time commenting on public's behalf within an established style and format. The qualities and skills required mainly evolve around their general knowledge and English skills. All journalists must be able to write clear, concise, objective, accurate material in a limited time and must have good communication skills to gather news from sources. It also requires the ability to work under pressure and in long, irregular hours under any weather conditions.
A journalist has the advantages of meeting different type of people, most especially influential people, they are also in the vantage position to know fresh news before it becomes public; they also have the opportunity of travelling to different kinds of places in the world. The only disadvantages that I recognize are the low income majority of the journalists with little exposure earned and the risks taken to be at dangerous places when covering an incident.
I am not an adventure person, but I am very inquisitive about things that interest people.
Therefore, I am sure that my choice of career will suit me, as I have made up my mind to be dedicated to whatever I choose to become in future.
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References:
(http://www.123helpme.com/preview.asp?id=73173)
journalists don't have a choice but to take whatever that is available. However, in my point of view, I think being a journalist is neither easy nor hard.
Every career has its advantages and disadvantages. In every job, no matter how easy it is, there will always be a time when there will be problems faced, and those problems are only there to perfect us. When journalism is chosen as a career, society tends to have a stereotypical image of a group of photographers chasing celebrities. If not, then an image of an anonymous person writing biased comments about current affairs, trying to manipulate the truth. However, their real work earns them every cent they deserve. The work of journalism, on the hand, consists of interviewing and attending events in all conditions in order to gather news and information for public interest. This is followed by further research into the background information then assessing suitability of reports and articles for public. The process is much more difficult than expected, especially with the requirement of interpreting news at the same time commenting on public's behalf within an established style and format. The qualities and skills required mainly evolve around their general knowledge and English skills. All journalists must be able to write clear, concise, objective, accurate material in a limited time and must have good communication skills to gather news from sources. It also requires the ability to work under pressure and in long, irregular hours under any weather conditions.
A journalist has the advantages of meeting different type of people, most especially influential people, they are also in the vantage position to know fresh news before it becomes public; they also have the opportunity of travelling to different kinds of places in the world. The only disadvantages that I recognize are the low income majority of the journalists with little exposure earned and the risks taken to be at dangerous places when covering an incident.
I am not an adventure person, but I am very inquisitive about things that interest people.
Therefore, I am sure that my choice of career will suit me, as I have made up my mind to be dedicated to whatever I choose to become in future.
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References:
(http://www.123helpme.com/preview.asp?id=73173)
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Information about the career of choice.
A journalist may:
attend press launches, courts, council meetings and other events
interview people by phone or in person
respond to tip-offs, calls and news releases
record notes in shorthand or on tape and write stories up on computer.
Besides the pressures of working to deadline and getting stories out ahead of the competition, journalists must keep their stories balanced, fair and lawful.
A journalist must have:
an enquiring mind
excellent written English and a concise writing style
the ability to win the confidence of all kinds of people
high standards of accuracy
the ability to produce good work under pressure
a thick skin, to handle rejection
persistence and stamina
quick understanding - journalists often have to write with authority on unfamiliar subjects
a knowledge of the law as it affects journalism.
In the UK, new journalists in a local news organisation may start on around £12,000 per year.
With experience, senior reporters can earn around £22,000 per year.
The top journalists in national news operations can earn £80,000 or more per year.
It is important to have:
a passion for current affairs
an appreciation of the way news is presented by different outlets
wide interests, which might lead to work in a specialist field.
The main employers are:
local and national newspaper groups
broadcast news organisations
news agencies, which supply news to other outlets
magazines - more than 9,000 titles are currently published
online news outlets - either independent, or linked to traditional print or broadcast operations.
Training is carried out on the job.
Trainees are normally taken on by a newspaper or magazine for a two-year contract, with a probationary period of three to six months. Trainees without a pre-entry qualification may be expected study on day release for NCTJ exams, including shorthand and law.
Some big news groups, including the BBC, Trinity Mirror and Johnston Press, run in-house training schemes. Some national newspapers also have schemes. Competition for places is fierce.
A variety of training providers, including the National Union of Journalists (NUJ), offer short courses to help journalists learn new skills and adapt to changing technologies. Newspaper editors, who control the editorial operation and act as the public face of the newspaper in a community, are usually journalists who have gained wide experience. Therefore it is possible to move from print journalism to TV and radio news.
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references:
(http://www.creativepool.co.uk/content.php?url=employee/journalist-job-description.php)
attend press launches, courts, council meetings and other events
interview people by phone or in person
respond to tip-offs, calls and news releases
record notes in shorthand or on tape and write stories up on computer.
Besides the pressures of working to deadline and getting stories out ahead of the competition, journalists must keep their stories balanced, fair and lawful.
A journalist must have:
an enquiring mind
excellent written English and a concise writing style
the ability to win the confidence of all kinds of people
high standards of accuracy
the ability to produce good work under pressure
a thick skin, to handle rejection
persistence and stamina
quick understanding - journalists often have to write with authority on unfamiliar subjects
a knowledge of the law as it affects journalism.
In the UK, new journalists in a local news organisation may start on around £12,000 per year.
With experience, senior reporters can earn around £22,000 per year.
The top journalists in national news operations can earn £80,000 or more per year.
It is important to have:
a passion for current affairs
an appreciation of the way news is presented by different outlets
wide interests, which might lead to work in a specialist field.
The main employers are:
local and national newspaper groups
broadcast news organisations
news agencies, which supply news to other outlets
magazines - more than 9,000 titles are currently published
online news outlets - either independent, or linked to traditional print or broadcast operations.
Training is carried out on the job.
Trainees are normally taken on by a newspaper or magazine for a two-year contract, with a probationary period of three to six months. Trainees without a pre-entry qualification may be expected study on day release for NCTJ exams, including shorthand and law.
Some big news groups, including the BBC, Trinity Mirror and Johnston Press, run in-house training schemes. Some national newspapers also have schemes. Competition for places is fierce.
A variety of training providers, including the National Union of Journalists (NUJ), offer short courses to help journalists learn new skills and adapt to changing technologies. Newspaper editors, who control the editorial operation and act as the public face of the newspaper in a community, are usually journalists who have gained wide experience. Therefore it is possible to move from print journalism to TV and radio news.
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references:
(http://www.creativepool.co.uk/content.php?url=employee/journalist-job-description.php)
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
About me .
I'm Elizabeth , but i kind of prefered to be called Eliz or Lizzie . Whichever of the two.
my hobbies - I love dancing (very much anything and i can do it anywhere.), singing, photography, reading novels (mainly teens or anything that doesn't bore me), etc .
I like people listening to me when i talk (a lot), i debate a lot (especially when i know i'm right), i like talking, but only when it comes to interesting stuffs like; music, novels, making dance steps, fashion and so many more. And that's why i would like to be a journalist when it's time to choose my career. I can be quite annoying sometimes, for example if you ask me to dare you , i won't hesitate. I speak my mind when i feel like it, but i try not to hurt others with my words though. And i can be a busybody sometimes, if i have to, to speak my mind.
My dislikes are not much, just mainly, don't hurt others with your words in front of me, i might talk even though it's none of my business. Secondy, I dislike people who disturb me purposely with no intention of joking but just trying to annoy me, or don't take me serious when i am serious.
I really detest people who stare at me for no reason, especially when the stare gives a bad impression of me. Sometimes i shout at some of them to stope the stare when i can't take it anymore, and i do it anytime and anywhere i feel like. There are a lot more of my dislikes, but not all i feel comfortable writing here, so i shall stop here.
When i am at home, i try to study, but when i can't concentrate, i just listen to music and well ..... dance in my room. I read novels at home too, to increase my english writing. I cook at home, as i'm the eldest at home now, and i've got younger siblings. So.... great responsibilities i guess.
School-life is amazing at the moment. i've got almost the best classmates ever. i like some of my subjects, but english, literature, history and social studies are my most favourite subjects. And i'm not good at all of them though.
I can't bring myself to miss a day at school, even when i have to i make sure i still go to school that day.
I think i have written enough, so therefore; it ends here.
Thans for reading .
Enjoy
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my hobbies - I love dancing (very much anything and i can do it anywhere.), singing, photography, reading novels (mainly teens or anything that doesn't bore me), etc .
I like people listening to me when i talk (a lot), i debate a lot (especially when i know i'm right), i like talking, but only when it comes to interesting stuffs like; music, novels, making dance steps, fashion and so many more. And that's why i would like to be a journalist when it's time to choose my career. I can be quite annoying sometimes, for example if you ask me to dare you , i won't hesitate. I speak my mind when i feel like it, but i try not to hurt others with my words though. And i can be a busybody sometimes, if i have to, to speak my mind.
My dislikes are not much, just mainly, don't hurt others with your words in front of me, i might talk even though it's none of my business. Secondy, I dislike people who disturb me purposely with no intention of joking but just trying to annoy me, or don't take me serious when i am serious.
I really detest people who stare at me for no reason, especially when the stare gives a bad impression of me. Sometimes i shout at some of them to stope the stare when i can't take it anymore, and i do it anytime and anywhere i feel like. There are a lot more of my dislikes, but not all i feel comfortable writing here, so i shall stop here.
When i am at home, i try to study, but when i can't concentrate, i just listen to music and well ..... dance in my room. I read novels at home too, to increase my english writing. I cook at home, as i'm the eldest at home now, and i've got younger siblings. So.... great responsibilities i guess.
School-life is amazing at the moment. i've got almost the best classmates ever. i like some of my subjects, but english, literature, history and social studies are my most favourite subjects. And i'm not good at all of them though.
I can't bring myself to miss a day at school, even when i have to i make sure i still go to school that day.
I think i have written enough, so therefore; it ends here.
Thans for reading .
Enjoy
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