Soap Opera. "Soap Opera" Information (Wikipedia) A soap opera, or simply a soap, is a serial drama, on television or radio, that features related story lines dealing with the lives of multiple characters.
The stories in these series typically focus heavily on emotional relationships to the point of melodrama.[1] The name soap opera stems from the fact that many of the sponsors and producers of the original dramatic serials' broadcast on radio were soap manufacturers.[2] Origin of the genre[edit] The first national radio soap opera was Clara, Lu and Em, which aired on the NBC Blue Network at 10:30 pm on Tuesday, January 27, 1931. Story and episode structure[edit] A crucial element that defines soap opera is the open-ended nature of the narrative, with stories spanning several episodes. Soap opera storylines run concurrently, intersect and lead into further developments. Plots and storylines[edit] Romance, secret relationships, extramarital affairs, and genuine love have been the basis for many soap opera storylines.
Crisis Management. Information (wikipedia) Crisis management is the process by which an organization deals with a major event that threatens to harm the organization, its stakeholders, or the general public.
The study of crisis management originated with the large scale industrial and environmental disasters in the 1980s.[1][2] Three elements are common to a crisis: (a) a threat to the organization, (b) the element of surprise, and (c) a short decision time.[3] Venette[4] argues that "crisis is a process of transformation where the old system can no longer be maintained. " Therefore the fourth defining quality is the need for change. If change is not needed, the event could more accurately be described as a failure or incident. In contrast to risk management, which involves assessing potential threats and finding the best ways to avoid those threats, crisis management involves dealing with threats before, during, and after they have occurred.
All About Crisis Management. Sections of This Topic Include What Really Constitutes a Business Crisis?
What is Crisis Management? Guidelines for Successful Crisis Management Guidelines for Successful Social Crisis Planning Examples of Organizations' Successful -- and Unsuccessful -- Crisis Management Also see Crisis Management: Advice about responding to a crisis, once it's already occurred Business Insurance: Guidelines and advice about buying various kinds of insurance Risk Management: Guarding against theft, fire, disasters, etc. Safety in the Workplace: About types of workplace injuries, programs to reduce accidents, etc.)
Related Library Topics Also See The Library's Blogs Related To Crisis Management In addition to the articles on this current page, also see the following blogs that have posts related to Crisis Management. Reporting in War Zones. Michelle Lang. Information (Wikipedia) Career[edit] Born and raised in Vancouver, Lang was an alumnus of Magee Secondary School and Simon Fraser University.
Her first job as a reporter was at the Prince George Free Press. She later moved on to Moose Jaw Times Herald and the Regina Leader-Post, then moved to Calgary to become a print journalist for the Calgary Herald. She won a National Newspaper Award in 2008 for best beat reporting,[2] for her reporting on national and provincial health-care issues.[3] CBS news. Reporter Michelle Lang of the Calgary Herald was among five Canadians killed by a bomb in Afghanistan on Wednesday.
(Calgary Herald) Five Canadians — four soldiers and a Calgary Herald reporter — were killed in a bomb blast Wednesday in Afghanistan. Brig. -Gen. Daniel Ménard said a Canadian civilian was also wounded in the attack at about 4 p.m. local time. Ménard said the group's armoured vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device in the city of Kandahar. "The journalist was travelling with them to tell the story of what Canada's soldiers are doing in Afghanistan," he said. Ménard said the military is notifying the families of the soldiers and more information will be provided once this has been completed. "On behalf of all Canadians, the prime minister offers his most sincere condolences to the loved ones of those who lost their lives in Afghanistan earlier today," the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement.
Reporter mourned by friends, colleagues Canadian Brig. CNN news. (CNN) - A day before her death, journalist Michelle Lang posted a blog entry about a woman from Canada who, like herself, had voluntarily signed up to work alongside the soldiers in Afghanistan.
Lang, 34, died Wednesday along with four Canadian soldiers when a roadside bomb struck their armored vehicle in the southern Afghan province of Kandahar. The soldiers' names were released Thursday: Sgt. George Miok, Sgt. Kirk Taylor, Cpl. Zachery McCormack and Pvt. Watch CNN.com's interview with Calgary Herald reporter Colette Derworiz as she remembers her friend and colleague Lang's "combat barber" blog post for The Calgary Herald elicited dozens of entries expressing shock and sadness over her sudden death.
Tim Hetherington. Information (Wikipedia) Early life[edit] Born to Alistair and Judith (née Gillett) Hetherington, Tim Hetherington was raised in Southport, Sefton, where he attended St Patrick's Catholic Primary School.[8] Later he attended Stonyhurst College[9][10] and read Classics and English at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford in 1989.[11] Shortly after graduation he received £5,000 from his grandmother's will, which enabled him to travel for two years in India, China and Tibet.[6] That trip made him realize he "wanted to make images", so he "worked for three to four years, going to night school in photography before eventually going back to college.
Vanity Fair (information) Photos: Photos: Tim Hetherington’s Soldiers at the Front Line photos: Tim Hetherington: A Vanity Fair Portfolio Medal of Honor Winner Salvatore Giunta on Bravery, Brotherhood, and the Korengal The Honor of His Company.
