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Saturday, November 9, 2013

Craig Kanalley: Are These 'Rising Stars' the Future of Journalism? Yes -- Yes, They Are

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If there's one thing I can tell you definitively about the future of journalism, it's that young people of the present will be the leaders of that future.

Those in college now, who have recently finished college, or maybe a few years out of college, they're the leaders of tomorrow. There are a lot of questions about what that future will look like, but these folks have the creativity, innovative mindset and smarts to take journalism to places it's never been before.

These are the Millennials. They grew up with computers, instant messaging on AIM, using Facebook in school, they're not afraid to communicate in GIFs or acronyms, and they're poised to do great things in the future. That's why they're worth watching. And that's why I thought I'd put together a list of them.

Thanks to some crowdsourcing help on Twitter and Facebook, here are more than 100 young people to watch in the social media and journalism space going forward. These people have bright futures ahead of them!

Did I miss someone great? Tweet me @ckanal and I can consider adding them.

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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Abraham H. Foxman: Israel at 65: A Proud History and Bright Future

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As Israel celebrates its 65th birthday, we should pause to marvel at the many successes of the Jewish state. Democracies around the world, including the U.S., have taken centuries to achieve the type of political, social and economic advances that define Israel's existence today. It is worth reflecting on what Israel has accomplished in the country's short history.

When David Ben-Gurion declared Israel's independence in 1948, the country consisted of 650,000 people, many of whom had survived the horrors of the Holocaust. Together with Jews from around the world, they joined in committing to the goal of creating a viable and secure democratic Jewish state.

Jews arrived from all corners of the globe to start their lives anew in Israel. Holocaust survivors from Europe, Jews expelled from Arab countries and Ethiopian and Russian immigrants all came seeking a more secure and prosperous future for themselves and their families. Despite the difficulties involved in absorbing these different population groups, including major political, cultural and religious differences, Israel never succumbed to internal violent conflict.

In the early days of the state, Israelis faced daunting twin challenges -- growing the homeland while simultaneously protecting it from external enemies who sought its destruction. Accepting the responsibility of building up a poor immigrant nation, the Israeli government pursued socialist policies that sought economic equality for its citizens and allowed for the government to oversee the country's development. This approach facilitated the resettlement and absorption of new immigrants, helped build up cities, towns and Kibbutzes, and contributed to the remarkable cultivation of undeveloped ecosystems like the swampy Hula Valley and the arid Negev desert.

At the same time, Israel faced repeated attacks from outside enemies on each of its borders who sought to destroy the Jewish state. Israelis remained resolute and resilient, fighting for the country's survival while calling on its enemies to sit down and negotiate peace.

Indeed, over the years, Israel has made enormous sacrifices for the sake of peace, both in blood and in territory. Menachem Begin, Israel's sixth prime minister, ceded control of the Sinai to Egypt. Yitzhak Rabin's brave efforts to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict led to his assassination at the hands of a Jewish extremist. Ariel Sharon's disengagement from Gaza gave way to a deadly Hamas-led rocket campaign against Israel's southern cities and towns. Even today, despite repeated terrorist threats against Israel emanating from the West Bank and Gaza, Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, continue to actively pursue peace with the Palestinians.

Remarkably, even with the lack of complete peace, this country of eight million continues to grow as a nation. The Jewish state has come a long way, and is now recognized as an international leader in the hi-tech and scientific fields. In just the past eleven years, there have been six Israeli Nobel laureates, and major companies including Google and Microsoft have opened up facilities in the Jewish State. During President Obama's recent Israel visit, he underscored some of Israel's cutting-edge scientific and technological innovations, noting the important contributions Israelis were making towards improving the world.

What sets Israel apart from so many other nations is its desire and ability to help others in need. Following the devastating earthquake in Haiti in 2010, Israel had one of the first rescue teams on the ground, and operated the only fully functioning field hospital in the country. Israeli doctors regularly treat Syrian rebels who have been injured in the country's civil war, and Israeli scientists operate agricultural programs in a number of developing countries, using innovative Israeli technology to assist in dealing with environmental concerns like climate change and food security.

After 65 years of independence, Israelis look back with well-deserved pride in what they have accomplished in such a short period. Israeli democracy, despite having endured many trials and tribulations, remains remarkably strong. Political debate can be heard throughout cafes and restaurants across the country. Israel's vibrant press carries news and opinions from all spectrums of society. The Knesset has become a setting for politicians from all walks of life to engage in meaningful and impassioned discussions about important legislative issues.

Israelis also look forward with optimism about their future. Yes, Israel is an imperfect state, and continues to grapple with many important issues. To be sure, security issues still loom large and likely will for the foreseeable future. Palestinian feet dragging has led to a peace process that is stagnating. Hamas continues to violently threaten Israel and Iran, which has repeatedly threatened to wipe Israel off the map, is fixated on building nuclear weapons capable of doing so. The civil war in Syria has also raised serious concerns about the regime's chemical weapons falling into terrorist hands.

Yet these and other difficulties have not hindered Israel's ability and desire to continue building a strong democratic and prosperous Jewish state. Israelis know that the best way to counter those seeking to jeopardize its existence is to continue innovating and sharing ideas and creations with the rest of the world.

On Israel's 65th birthday, the Israeli people have expressed an unquestionable desire to build a better future for their country and for the world. While many challenges still remain for Israel and the Jewish people, as long as Israelis continue believing in and working towards achieving their country's potential, Israel will continue to be uniquely strong and vital for decades to come.

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Saturday, August 24, 2013

Ben Heisler: 'Never Make Predictions... Especially About the Future': My 2013 MLB Picks

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"Never make predictions, especially about the future."

I have always had an affinity for the quotes of the legendary Casey Stengel.

Everyone thinks of Yogi Berra as the quintessential baseball quote. He made you think, laugh and occasionally want to launch your head into a brick wall. But Stengel, manager of 3,766 games in the Big Leagues never wasted any time getting to the point:

"There's three things you can do in a baseball game: You can win or you can lose or it can rain."

Hard to argue with that kind of enlightenment.

The same can be said about making predictions for an upcoming season. You can win (come up with the accurate picks). You can lose (your picks could look like a 2013 NCAA bracket). Or it can rain (I'll leave this one open to interpretation... I view it as writing your picks long-hand, cutting it up into confetti sleeves, and then proceeding to 'make it rain' after completion).

So without further ado, I give you my foolish and feeble attempt at trying to predict baseball.

American League EAST:
Division Winner: Tampa Bay Rays
Why They'll Get It Done: This is the most competitive division in baseball. With all five teams constantly trading Ali/Frazier sized blows to the face of each other, one must find a constant among the chaos. The Rays pitching staff is the class of the division led by reigning AL Cy Young winner David Price. Factor in a second full season from stud lefty Matt Moore, RHP Jeremy Helickson and a healthy, MVP-type season from third baseman Evan Longoria, the Rays come away on top.
How They Could Screw Up My Prediction: Longoria continues to be plagued by injuries and the offense fails to bail their pitching staff out. Also, Roberto Hernandez becomes "Bad Fausto Carmona" again and Fernando Rodney upon completion of a save, fires an arrow into the sky that comes back to earth and hits him in the ass on the way back.
How The Standings Will Play Out:
oTampa Bay Rays
oBoston Red Sox
oToronto Blue Jays
oNew York Yankees
oBaltimore Orioles

American League CENTRAL:
Division Winner: Detroit Tigers
Why They'll Get It Done: Too much talent on this team both in the lineup and rotation and not enough in the rest of the division. Cabrera, the reigning MVP and Triple-Crown winner along with first baseman Prince Fielder will continue to mash, and Justin Verlander, fresh off brand-new contract will have another Cy Young type season.
How They Could Screw Up My Prediction: The merry-go-round of bullpen arms in the closer role fail to find consistency, leaving Jim Leyland with a bullpen of confusion and no sign of confidence in the 9th inning. Also Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder both simultaneously get hurt or become victim of the Swahili Flu.
How The Standings Will Play Out:
oDetroit Tigers
oKansas City Royals
oChicago White Sox
oCleveland Indians
oMinnesota Twins

American League WEST:
Division Winner: Los Angeles Angels
Why They'll Get It Done: If you haven't heard of this here Mike Trout kid, he's really quite special. The five-tool "should've been MVP" outfielder from 2012 has another solid season, although it will be tough to replicate the type of success from a year ago. Factor in a full season of Albert Pujols being the player they thought he'd be and the most complete lineup in the American League give the Halos a slight edge over the Rangers.
How They Could Screw Up My Prediction: I still have lots of concerns regarding their starting pitching. After Jered Weaver, it's a whole lot of "Ehhhh." CJ Wilson could continue his struggles, Jason Vargas may look like the pitcher that got shelled outside of Safeco Field in Seattle, and they seem to love Joe Blanton a whole lot more than everyone else (maybe not Joe Blanton's family but you catch my drift).
How The Standings Will Play Out:
oLos Angeles Angels
oTexas Rangers
oSeattle Mariners
oOakland Athletics
oHouston Astros

American League Wild Card Teams:
•Boston Red Sox
•Texas Rangers

National League EAST:
Division Winner: Washington Nationals
Why They'll Get It Done: If you don't have Spring Training statistical concerns, there are almost no flaws in the makeup of this team. I'll knit-pick starting rotation depth in case anyone in their starting five get hurt, but this is as a complete lineup as there is in the National League. Ross Detwiler is their number 4 starter and his fastball had more swings and misses than his rotation-mate, Stephen Strasburg. They also have three closers hanging out in the bullpen with ridiculous stuff in Rafael Soriano, Drew Storen and Tyler Clippard. First to 100-wins this year will be the "Curly Ws."
How They Could Screw Up My Prediction: Strasburg decides to shut himself down in fear of the future. Seriously, there's no way this team doesn't make the playoffs unless half the team get their legs or arms cut off in a freak accident falling off the "Shake Shack" deck.
How The Standings Will Play Out:
oWashington Nationals
oAtlanta Braves
oPhiladelphia Phillies
oNew York Mets
oMiami Marlins

National League CENTRAL:
Division Winner: Cincinnati Reds
Why They'll Get It Done: They've shown a healthy, durable starting rotation in 2012, and first baseman Joey Votto is poised for a monster season at first base. Outfielder Jay Bruce has put up better home run and RBI numbers than the previous season in all five his big league seasons. And did I mention the "Jay A Kid" is just 25-years-old? Makes me realize how little I've accomplished in my young life.
How They Could Screw Up My Prediction: The superb health of their starting rotation from a season ago breaks down in 2013. Also if Aroldis Chapman struggles to throw strikes back in the closer's role and doesn't develop more quality pitches other than his fastball. His secondary pitch, his slider was only thrown about 12 percent of the time. At some point, as a top-notch closer, you need more than one great out pitch to keep hitters guessing.
How The Standings Will Play Out:
oCincinnati Reds
oSt. Louis Cardinals
oPittsburgh Pirates
oMilwaukee Brewers
oChicago Cubs

National League WEST:
Division Winner: Los Angeles Dodgers
Why They'll Get It Done: Led by arguably the top 1-2 pitching combination in baseball with Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke, the Dodgers talent plays to their capabilities and is too much to handle for pitching-heavy San Francisco and chippy Arizona.
How They Could Screw Up My Prediction: They get off to a rotten, slow start, and play the role of the 2012 Angels; struggling to climb out of the hole they created for themselves.
How The Standings Will Play Out:
oLos Angeles Dodgers
oSan Francisco Diamondbacks
oSan Diego Padres
oArizona Diamondbacks
oColorado Rockies

National League Wild Card Teams:
•Atlanta Braves
•St. Louis Cardinals

World Series Matchup:
Nationals over Rays in 5.

American League Rookie of the Year:
•Wil Myers - Tampa Bay Rays OF

National League Rookie of the Year:
•Shelby Miller - St. Louis Cardinals SP

American League Cy Young:
•Justin Verlander - Detroit Tigers SP

National League Cy Young:
•Cole Hamels - Philadelphia Phillies SP

American League MVP:
•Evan Longoria - Tampa Bay Rays 3B

National League MVP:
•Matt Kemp - LA Dodgers OF

 

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