The editorial on April 3rd "Flirting with 'sexting' remedy" describes the controversy over teenage girls sending "racy photos of themselves" to classmates. It concludes "A legal remedy maybe required in some sexting cases. For that, prosecutors should look to the juvenile-court system, with punishment emphasizing counseling, not jail time. Any legal action, though, should be a last resort to address a trend among teens that is irresponsible and careless, but not necessarily criminal."
WATCHDOG: Getting upset about kids sending picture with themselves "in a bra" or "emerging from a shower, towel wrapped around her waist" reflects more on the warped mind set of the accuser than any wrong action by the kids. How does this differ from being at the beach?
The Watchdog awards the New Era a wag of the tail for addressing the matter and, if ever so gently, suggesting that we should let kids be kids.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009
SUNDAY NEWS
(Nothing)
WATCHDOG: Another sign that the "Fourth Floor" at the Lancaster Newspapers, Inc. controls content is the lack of any commentary in the Intelligencer Journal, New Era and the Sunday News on the defacto shutting down of the New Era.
The Sunday News notes the occurance in its column "Catching Up On The News" with about 60 words under "Papers Combine." A brief mention of job losses at the newspapers accompanies those at other firms in the lead article "Where we stand in shaky economy." But that's it.
No editor or journalist dares to comment upon, let alone criticize, the "Fourth Floor" when it comes to closing down the New Era or, for that matter, when it comes to misleading the public concerning the Convention Center Project and the witch hunt of the former commissioners.
WATCHDOG: Another sign that the "Fourth Floor" at the Lancaster Newspapers, Inc. controls content is the lack of any commentary in the Intelligencer Journal, New Era and the Sunday News on the defacto shutting down of the New Era.
The Sunday News notes the occurance in its column "Catching Up On The News" with about 60 words under "Papers Combine." A brief mention of job losses at the newspapers accompanies those at other firms in the lead article "Where we stand in shaky economy." But that's it.
No editor or journalist dares to comment upon, let alone criticize, the "Fourth Floor" when it comes to closing down the New Era or, for that matter, when it comes to misleading the public concerning the Convention Center Project and the witch hunt of the former commissioners.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
NEW ERA
"'By consolidating our news reporting efforts into one daily newspaper, we plan to significantly increase local news coverage and our reporting efforts throughout Lancaster County,' [Editor Ray] Shaw said. ....Regarding Lancaster Newspapers' Web initiatives, [Ernie] Schreiber said, 'We are preparing to launch major improvements to our Web sites, adding new features and information aimed at increasing our presence on the Internet.'"
WATCHDOG: Let's hope this is no April Fools joke. Three wags of the tail.
Monday, March 30, 2009
INTELLIGENCER JOURNAL
Associated Press dispatch headed "Sources: Obama to give GM two months to restructure" goes on to say "Under the plan, the government would provide up to $6 billion to forge the alliance between Chrysler and Fiat, but if the companies failed to reach an agreement or find an alternative plan for viability, Chrysler would not receive additional aid."
WATCHDOG: What madness! Is the federal government unaware that General Motors paid over a billion dollars to Fiat just a decade ago to disentangle itself from doing business with what a knowledgeable author described as the second Italian Mafia?
A fellow company of NewsLanc shut down its three Fiat auto dealerships in Hungary rather than go along with Fiat's violation of contracts and arguably laws.
At the same time, troubled Fiat gave all of the public signs of an impending profitable merger with an American auto maker while privately selling off a large portion of the stock of the founding family at a momentarily inflated price. The value of the stocked plunged to a new low when the merger did not materialize a few months later.
A deal with Fiat would create a direct pipe line for American taxes to this disreputable company.
Chapter 11 would be a far better arrangement for employees, dealers, customers and our country!
WATCHDOG: What madness! Is the federal government unaware that General Motors paid over a billion dollars to Fiat just a decade ago to disentangle itself from doing business with what a knowledgeable author described as the second Italian Mafia?
A fellow company of NewsLanc shut down its three Fiat auto dealerships in Hungary rather than go along with Fiat's violation of contracts and arguably laws.
At the same time, troubled Fiat gave all of the public signs of an impending profitable merger with an American auto maker while privately selling off a large portion of the stock of the founding family at a momentarily inflated price. The value of the stocked plunged to a new low when the merger did not materialize a few months later.
A deal with Fiat would create a direct pipe line for American taxes to this disreputable company.
Chapter 11 would be a far better arrangement for employees, dealers, customers and our country!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
SUNDAY NEWS
A "Living" section front page article is titled "Circumcision: Nationwide, practice is declining; but Lancaster County keeps to tradition." It goes on to say "Circumcision was once believed to contribute to cleanliness and, therefore, reduce risk of urinary-tract infections and even sexually transmitted diseases. Then, a 1999 policy statement, made after a two-year investigation by the American Academy of Pediatrics, determined the procedure was not significantly effective in preventing infection or disease."
WATCHDOG: A quick search of "AIDS Circumcision Africa" on Google produced an April 27, 2006 New York Times article headlined "Circumcision Studied in Africa as AIDS Preventive."
It states: "The most striking studies suggest that men can lower their own risk of infection by roughly two-thirds, and that infected men can reduce the odds of transmitting the virus to their partners by about 30 percent, simply by undergoing circumcision. Research suggests that the cells on the underside of the foreskin are prime targets for the virus and that tears and abrasions in the foreskin can invite the infection."
The findings have been substantiated by further studies and are well accepted. Where circumcision has been combined with single partner sexual relationships and condoms, the ratio of HIV / AIDS in the population in African nations has dropped to Western levels, approximately 3%.
Circumcision is accepted in Muslim countries but it will take much education to successfully introduce it into other cultures. Practitioners of native medicine are often enlisted into the effort.
WATCHDOG: A quick search of "AIDS Circumcision Africa" on Google produced an April 27, 2006 New York Times article headlined "Circumcision Studied in Africa as AIDS Preventive."
It states: "The most striking studies suggest that men can lower their own risk of infection by roughly two-thirds, and that infected men can reduce the odds of transmitting the virus to their partners by about 30 percent, simply by undergoing circumcision. Research suggests that the cells on the underside of the foreskin are prime targets for the virus and that tears and abrasions in the foreskin can invite the infection."
The findings have been substantiated by further studies and are well accepted. Where circumcision has been combined with single partner sexual relationships and condoms, the ratio of HIV / AIDS in the population in African nations has dropped to Western levels, approximately 3%.
Circumcision is accepted in Muslim countries but it will take much education to successfully introduce it into other cultures. Practitioners of native medicine are often enlisted into the effort.
Friday, March 27, 2009
NEW ERA
A "special report" appeared on March 27 entitled: "The young & the homeless Students who live in motels, shelters or even cars are an ongoing nationwide and local problem. Lancaster and Hempfield, the county’s two biggest school districts, are coping with troubling increases."
WATCHDOG: Two wags of the tail for this timely, informative and compelling article. It demonstrates that when the New Era allows reporters enough time to investigate, it can turn out quality product.
WATCHDOG: Two wags of the tail for this timely, informative and compelling article. It demonstrates that when the New Era allows reporters enough time to investigate, it can turn out quality product.
INTELLIGENCER JOURNAL
In an article titled "Nuclear's comeback isn't cheered by all", the Intell reports "Currently, 17 companies have applied to the NRC for 26 licenses, and new plants may soon be built, creating as many as 100,000 new jobs."
WATCHDOG: Shh! Don't tell the New Era. They wrote nuclear energy's obituary a couple of weeks back.
WATCHDOG: Shh! Don't tell the New Era. They wrote nuclear energy's obituary a couple of weeks back.
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