All Posts Tagged With: "Professional"

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Tiger Woods Statement (Video)

Tiger has spoken – now the analysis begins. What did he say? What did he mean? Is he in denial? Is Tiger covering something? Has Tiger been completely honest? We have our own thoughts on these matters – but we will wait for an opportunity to speak responsibly on [...]

19Feb2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 0 comments | Continued
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Risk Adverse Politicians

The art of politics is often seen as the art of compromise, the art of the deal.  Politicians ask themselves, “How might I explain decisions made, and please 51% of the people?”  The job of the politician is viewed through two lenses – what is best for the country, and what is best for the [...]

12Jan2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
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Ethics In Journalism – Be Accountable

Blogging is unique in the world of Journalism.  Blogging is working on the edge of the cliff.  The Fireside Post began as a blog and evolved into an internet magazine.  We have kept some qualities of the ‘blogs’ that we deemed worthy.  Most notably in the area of accountability.
We are accountable to our readers.  The [...]

6Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 0 comments | Continued
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Ethics In Journalism – Minimize Harm

Journalism on the internet has corrupted the world of reporting.  The Fireside Post is an opinion magazine, with our bias clearly stated in “Who Are These Guys.”  Even admitting we are about opinion does not excuse us from having some ethical boundaries.  This is the second post in a series examining journalistic ethics.
We will be [...]

5Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 0 comments | Continued
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Ethics in Journalism – Seek Truth

The internet has thrown the world of journalism off balance.  The reality today is that anyone can be their own publisher and editor.  The Society of Professional Journalists have a code of ethics.  These ethics are the definition of right and wrong in reporting news.
The Fireside Post is doing a series on ethics in journalism.  [...]

5Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 0 comments | Continued