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Monday, February 16, 2009
Online Media- Steroid usage
I apologize, I forgot that I missed this blog while I was away.
Steroids:
College is suppose to be some of the best years of your life, so why not look good while doing it. Apparently, most students believe this motto to be true, for the usage of steroids on college campus' continue to rise. How far will students go to achieve the perfect body? Not only that, but is it even worth the usage of drugs and possible harm to your body, for a few more inches of muscle? The rising usage of steroids on college campuses needs to be a rise for concern.
source 1:
http://www.hno.harvard.edu/gazette/2000/06.15/steroids.html
This article from Harvard University states that a survey was conducted, and it was found that men using steroids want to gain somewhere around 30 pounds of muscle, when in reality, women want men with much less muscle then that. Women were choosing men who had bodies closer to their natural form, rather then those who are using steroids. It also goes on to talk about the self-conscience nature of men using steroids, for it can cause psychological problems.
Source 2:
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6T63-4NT57MR-1&_user=10&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=df60d94ff5f0e9ccac0d8caa9d486bed
The use of non medical steroids, also known as NMAS, has increased significantly over the years. The amount of students, especially athletes using NMAS is outstanding. this website is a simple research article, that simply states how NMAS is on the rise, and continuing to rise on college campuses.
Source 3:
http://www.higheredcenter.org/services/assistance/topics/prescription-drug-abuse-among-college-students
Here we find that prescription drugs, including steroids, falls second in line when it comes to the use of drugs. First place goes to marijuana, which is just as disappointing. It goes through the problem, causes, and solutions to the problem of drug usage on college campuses.
Source 4:
http://www.middlebury.edu/campuslife/services/healthed/drugs/anabolicsteroids.htm
While this source goes on the reinforce the information already found, there was one part that did surprise me. It states that the rise of steroids is definitely prevalent in colleges, and not only among males, but females as well. It also shows that most steroids that college students are using are of poor quality, made under the normal standards, and can even be smuggled in from other countries. This just adds to the danger of steroids.
Source 5:
http://chronicle.com/news/article/667/steroid-use-by-college-athletes-declines-ncaa-reports
This is an interesting website that states that within the last five years, steroid usage among college athletes is on a decline. This still does support the increase in steroids, because now the usage of it is not just limited to athletes but everyday students.
Source 6:
http://www.teendrugabuse.us/teensteroids.html
Here, you can find some of the warning sign of steroid usage. This goes through some different side affects, and to how people even ingest and use steroids. This is also focusing on teen usage, which does fall into the high school and college category of drug abuse.
Steroids:
College is suppose to be some of the best years of your life, so why not look good while doing it. Apparently, most students believe this motto to be true, for the usage of steroids on college campus' continue to rise. How far will students go to achieve the perfect body? Not only that, but is it even worth the usage of drugs and possible harm to your body, for a few more inches of muscle? The rising usage of steroids on college campuses needs to be a rise for concern.
source 1:
http://www.hno.harvard.edu/gazette/2000/06.15/steroids.html
This article from Harvard University states that a survey was conducted, and it was found that men using steroids want to gain somewhere around 30 pounds of muscle, when in reality, women want men with much less muscle then that. Women were choosing men who had bodies closer to their natural form, rather then those who are using steroids. It also goes on to talk about the self-conscience nature of men using steroids, for it can cause psychological problems.
Source 2:
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6T63-4NT57MR-1&_user=10&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=df60d94ff5f0e9ccac0d8caa9d486bed
The use of non medical steroids, also known as NMAS, has increased significantly over the years. The amount of students, especially athletes using NMAS is outstanding. this website is a simple research article, that simply states how NMAS is on the rise, and continuing to rise on college campuses.
Source 3:
http://www.higheredcenter.org/services/assistance/topics/prescription-drug-abuse-among-college-students
Here we find that prescription drugs, including steroids, falls second in line when it comes to the use of drugs. First place goes to marijuana, which is just as disappointing. It goes through the problem, causes, and solutions to the problem of drug usage on college campuses.
Source 4:
http://www.middlebury.edu/campuslife/services/healthed/drugs/anabolicsteroids.htm
While this source goes on the reinforce the information already found, there was one part that did surprise me. It states that the rise of steroids is definitely prevalent in colleges, and not only among males, but females as well. It also shows that most steroids that college students are using are of poor quality, made under the normal standards, and can even be smuggled in from other countries. This just adds to the danger of steroids.
Source 5:
http://chronicle.com/news/article/667/steroid-use-by-college-athletes-declines-ncaa-reports
This is an interesting website that states that within the last five years, steroid usage among college athletes is on a decline. This still does support the increase in steroids, because now the usage of it is not just limited to athletes but everyday students.
Source 6:
http://www.teendrugabuse.us/teensteroids.html
Here, you can find some of the warning sign of steroid usage. This goes through some different side affects, and to how people even ingest and use steroids. This is also focusing on teen usage, which does fall into the high school and college category of drug abuse.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Online Media-HTML codes
For Immediate Release:
LAKELAND, Fla. (February 10, 2009) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA) today released its February orange crop forecast for the 2008-2009 season, reducing its earlier estimate by 2.5 percent, or 4 million boxes.
The USDA did not attribute the decline to the freezes that hit the Florida citrus belt in late January and early February. The USDA attributed the decline to smaller sizes and increased fruit drop and said it would continue to assess the impact of the freezes.The crop is now expected to total 158 million boxes.
“The USDA has taken off several million boxes since their original orange estimate in October and with the field reports we’re getting regarding fruit damage and juice yield loss from the late January and early February freezes we would expect less juice production than we were just a month ago,” said Michael W. Sparks
, executive VP/CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual. “As a result, we would anticipate better grower returns for the late crop than what we experienced for the early crop.”
“This is most definitely a challenging season, however, Florida citrus growers will continue to produce the quality citrus known across the globe for its taste and health benefits.”
Florida citrus was hit with a cold spell on January 22 and February 5 which dropped temperatures below 28 degrees for several hours on both nights.
In its release Tuesday, the USDA said “A freeze survey…conducted on (January 27-28) showed little or no damage at that time. Additional assessments will be made in mid and late February.”
The USDA makes its initial forecast in October and then revises it monthly until the end of the season in July. In 2007-2008, Florida harvested 170.2 million boxes of oranges. The USDA maintained its prediction that 23 million boxes of Grapefruit
will be produced in ’08-’09.
The early and midseason crop is now projected at 83 million boxes, down from 84 million boxes. The Valencias projection is now at 75 million boxes this season, down from January’s forecast of 78 million boxes. Florida specialty fruit is down; the USDA predicts 1.3 million boxes of Tangelos
, down from 1.5 million in January, and 4.6 million boxes of tangerines, down from 4.9 million. The yield for from-concentrate orange juice (FCOJ) is expected to be 1.61 gallons per 90-pound box, down from 1.62.
The Florida citrus industry creates a $9.3 billion annual economic impact, employing nearly 76,000 people, and covering more than 576,000 acres. Founded in 1948 and currently representing nearly 8,000 grower members, Florida Citrus Mutual
is the state’s largest citrus grower organization.
Other Related Topics:
Florida Citrus
Ultimate Citrus
Simply Orange
Drink Mixers
Citrus Gifts
LAKELAND, Fla. (February 10, 2009) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA) today released its February orange crop forecast for the 2008-2009 season, reducing its earlier estimate by 2.5 percent, or 4 million boxes.
The USDA did not attribute the decline to the freezes that hit the Florida citrus belt in late January and early February. The USDA attributed the decline to smaller sizes and increased fruit drop and said it would continue to assess the impact of the freezes.The crop is now expected to total 158 million boxes.
“The USDA has taken off several million boxes since their original orange estimate in October and with the field reports we’re getting regarding fruit damage and juice yield loss from the late January and early February freezes we would expect less juice production than we were just a month ago,” said Michael W. Sparks
, executive VP/CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual. “As a result, we would anticipate better grower returns for the late crop than what we experienced for the early crop.”
“This is most definitely a challenging season, however, Florida citrus growers will continue to produce the quality citrus known across the globe for its taste and health benefits.”
Florida citrus was hit with a cold spell on January 22 and February 5 which dropped temperatures below 28 degrees for several hours on both nights.
In its release Tuesday, the USDA said “A freeze survey…conducted on (January 27-28) showed little or no damage at that time. Additional assessments will be made in mid and late February.”
The USDA makes its initial forecast in October and then revises it monthly until the end of the season in July. In 2007-2008, Florida harvested 170.2 million boxes of oranges. The USDA maintained its prediction that 23 million boxes of Grapefruit
will be produced in ’08-’09.
The early and midseason crop is now projected at 83 million boxes, down from 84 million boxes. The Valencias projection is now at 75 million boxes this season, down from January’s forecast of 78 million boxes. Florida specialty fruit is down; the USDA predicts 1.3 million boxes of Tangelos
, down from 1.5 million in January, and 4.6 million boxes of tangerines, down from 4.9 million. The yield for from-concentrate orange juice (FCOJ) is expected to be 1.61 gallons per 90-pound box, down from 1.62.
The Florida citrus industry creates a $9.3 billion annual economic impact, employing nearly 76,000 people, and covering more than 576,000 acres. Founded in 1948 and currently representing nearly 8,000 grower members, Florida Citrus Mutual
is the state’s largest citrus grower organization.
Other Related Topics:
Florida Citrus
Ultimate Citrus
Simply Orange
Drink Mixers
Citrus Gifts
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Online Media- Linking
I believe that linking is indeed a good idea for mainstream outlets. I think it will create more web traffic, and credibility to other websites as well. People love quick and easy things, and what is easier then going to a website and finding links for other similiar websites? It is convenient to have links to other information that pertains to the website and story you are reading.
I do not think it will make other mainstream sites such as the Associated Press obsolete because it is a major site that people would stay faithful to. The linking must however, be credible and useful information. If the links are useless and unrelated to the topic at hand, their credibility then will become obsolete.
In general, I think linking is in fact a good idea, and will become even greater with time.
I do not think it will make other mainstream sites such as the Associated Press obsolete because it is a major site that people would stay faithful to. The linking must however, be credible and useful information. If the links are useless and unrelated to the topic at hand, their credibility then will become obsolete.
In general, I think linking is in fact a good idea, and will become even greater with time.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Online Media- Twitter
While I do find Twitter to be a source of networking and and information, I do not really see it as a journalistic website. It is basically just personal accounts, or opinions that anyone can do. However, there is some new that is updated by reporters or journalists, or even just everyday people that are experiencing an event. This information is not verified though, and for all we know could be false. I do believe that Twitter has the potential to blow up into a big source, but for now it is still second to website like facebook, myspace, and wikipedia. So no I don't believe that it is a valid source of journalism, but who knows what the future might hold.
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