TWILIGHT BOOK AND MOVIE
60 SECONDS
THE FAMOUS BOOK TWILIGHT WRITTEN BY STEPHENIE MEYER CREATED A HUGE FAN BASE. ESPECIALLY IN THE YOUNG ADULTS WHO BECAME LOVESTRUCK FOR THE MAIN CHARACTER, VAMPIRE EDWARD CULLEN.
THE BOOK IS PART OF A FOUR BOOK SAGA THAT IS A JOURNEY THROUGH THE LOVE BETWEEN A VAMPIRE AND HUMAN, BELLA SWAN.
THE OBSESSION BETWEEN THEM IS CAPTIVATING IN THE BOOK AND EVEN BETTER IN THE MOVIE.
THE MOVIE TWILIGHT WAS RELEASED IN THEATRES IN NOVEMBER 2008 AND IS NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD. YOU CAN FIND IT AT MOVIE AND BOOKSTORES FOR AROUND 20 DOLLARS.
TWILIGHT IS A PHENOMINAL SUCCESS SO HURRY AND PURSCHASE YOUR COPY OF BOTH THE BOOK AND THE MOVIE.
THE MOVIE WILL FASCINATE YOU AND BECOME A STEPPING STONE TO START READING THE REST OF THE SAGA.
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Friday, May 15, 2009
Book and Movie Review/Comparison
One of the most successful books written by Stephenie Meyer was about a vampire falling in love with a human. Twilight is part of a four book saga that was made even more famous after it was made into a movie. Now the second and third books of the saga are also being made into a movie. Does the Twilight movie satisfy the book fans fantasy of what it should be like? Do the characters that were cast fit the role that was written?
The book is captivating and hard to put down once started. A strong love story about two people who should not be together but do not care because their love is so strong will capture many young readers attention and hook them in. After reading the book and seeing the movie I can see how fans might be disappointed with the story from the book changed around in the movie. Some parts are skipped over completely and certain scenes are changed around. This is common for quite a few movies that have been made from books. It is the producer’s way of tying the story together so it has a smooth transition between the scenes.
In the book Twilight the main vampire is Edward Cullen. He is written as the perfect gorgeous 17-year-old with no flaws, other than the fact he drinks blood to survive. Comparing the character in the book to the movie, Robert Pattinson, who plays Edward, gives a striking performance. There could have been more scenes in the movie showing how protective Edward is over his love, Bella Swan, played by Kristen Stewart. The awkward love between them portrayed on screen matches with the book perfectly. It seems the perfect pair was cast for the role and the chemistry they bring lights up the screen.
One of the best parts of the movie is the fight scene at the end between Edward and a villain vampire named James. The character of James was mastered by Cam Gigandet who added edginess and terror to the role. It seems as though the two are flying at times while fighting with their superhuman strength. The darkness, swift movements, and growling sounds give for a fierce fight.
The books is a must read which makes the movie a must see!
To the fans of the book Twilight and the movie make sure to brace yourself for the sequel New Moon coming to theatres in November 2009. It is a good idea to read the second book before seeing the movie so you can understand what is happening. The producers know they have a lot to live up to in order to please the mania of the Twilight fans.
The book is captivating and hard to put down once started. A strong love story about two people who should not be together but do not care because their love is so strong will capture many young readers attention and hook them in. After reading the book and seeing the movie I can see how fans might be disappointed with the story from the book changed around in the movie. Some parts are skipped over completely and certain scenes are changed around. This is common for quite a few movies that have been made from books. It is the producer’s way of tying the story together so it has a smooth transition between the scenes.
In the book Twilight the main vampire is Edward Cullen. He is written as the perfect gorgeous 17-year-old with no flaws, other than the fact he drinks blood to survive. Comparing the character in the book to the movie, Robert Pattinson, who plays Edward, gives a striking performance. There could have been more scenes in the movie showing how protective Edward is over his love, Bella Swan, played by Kristen Stewart. The awkward love between them portrayed on screen matches with the book perfectly. It seems the perfect pair was cast for the role and the chemistry they bring lights up the screen.
One of the best parts of the movie is the fight scene at the end between Edward and a villain vampire named James. The character of James was mastered by Cam Gigandet who added edginess and terror to the role. It seems as though the two are flying at times while fighting with their superhuman strength. The darkness, swift movements, and growling sounds give for a fierce fight.
The books is a must read which makes the movie a must see!
To the fans of the book Twilight and the movie make sure to brace yourself for the sequel New Moon coming to theatres in November 2009. It is a good idea to read the second book before seeing the movie so you can understand what is happening. The producers know they have a lot to live up to in order to please the mania of the Twilight fans.
Fast Facts Box
Twilight
From Book to Movie
Book: $7.69 at Borders
544 Pages
Movie: $23.79 at Borders PG-13
Author: Stephenie Meyer 2008
Starring: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart,
Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli, Cam Gigandet
Plot: Like a modern day Romeo and Juliet.
Edward Cullen is vampire over 100 years old who falls in
love with Bella Swan. He isn’t sure whether to kill her or protect her.
Edward saves her life and from that point forward their love story begins,
but villain vampires aren’t far behind who thirst for human blood.
From Book to Movie
Book: $7.69 at Borders
544 Pages
Movie: $23.79 at Borders PG-13
Author: Stephenie Meyer 2008
Starring: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart,
Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli, Cam Gigandet
Plot: Like a modern day Romeo and Juliet.
Edward Cullen is vampire over 100 years old who falls in
love with Bella Swan. He isn’t sure whether to kill her or protect her.
Edward saves her life and from that point forward their love story begins,
but villain vampires aren’t far behind who thirst for human blood.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Online News Writing Exericse
Abcnews.com
a) The news items do reflect immediacy. It is current on what is going on right now and also has a lot of information about the swine flu which is big in the media at the moment.
b) The site has an index for each topic ranging from world, U.S., politics, health, money etc. It makes it easier to navigate and find what you’re looking for. The articles are also straight to the point which would help the reader save time.
c) Getting the information is easy and if the links don’t provide what you’re looking for typing the key words in the search bar will help. The search offers links to articles as well as videos.
d) There is visual information that includes clips and videos of news as well as photos and articles.
e) The stories are not written with lists and bullets. It is in more of an essay format. Scanning would be more difficult. Key words are highlighted so that if they are clicked it will direct you to a page with more information related to that word.
f) The stories are broken into chunks. There may be one story let’s say about the swine flu and then another story about the swine flu and who it has affected or what the CDC is doing about the flu.
g) There are hyperlinks within the story and after a reader finishes the story. There are also videos provided that are related to the story.
h) After each story there is a comment box at the bottom giving readers a chance to “talk back” or provide more information on the topic.
i) The site has many photos and videos to enhance the topics as well as add some visual appeal.
a) The news items do reflect immediacy. It is current on what is going on right now and also has a lot of information about the swine flu which is big in the media at the moment.
b) The site has an index for each topic ranging from world, U.S., politics, health, money etc. It makes it easier to navigate and find what you’re looking for. The articles are also straight to the point which would help the reader save time.
c) Getting the information is easy and if the links don’t provide what you’re looking for typing the key words in the search bar will help. The search offers links to articles as well as videos.
d) There is visual information that includes clips and videos of news as well as photos and articles.
e) The stories are not written with lists and bullets. It is in more of an essay format. Scanning would be more difficult. Key words are highlighted so that if they are clicked it will direct you to a page with more information related to that word.
f) The stories are broken into chunks. There may be one story let’s say about the swine flu and then another story about the swine flu and who it has affected or what the CDC is doing about the flu.
g) There are hyperlinks within the story and after a reader finishes the story. There are also videos provided that are related to the story.
h) After each story there is a comment box at the bottom giving readers a chance to “talk back” or provide more information on the topic.
i) The site has many photos and videos to enhance the topics as well as add some visual appeal.
Topical Blog Post 3
Health magazine is a great read for people who are interested in new medicines, fitness ideas, healthy eating choices, and more. It is popular for letting its readers know about healthy living. The focus audience is geared more toward women in their late 20’s to 50’s. Healthy living is important especially in America with the obesity rate constantly increasing. One issue of the magazine provides an abundance of knowledge about exercising and eating right for anyone to get started on a new healthy living plan.
The one year subscription price is very reasonable. For twelve issues it is $14.00. Some issues will feature celebrities on the cover with an interview in the magazine about their healthy lifestyle or what they may do to maintain their bodies. A lot of the food ideas are great including healthy low calories snacks and recipes. Each month also provides exercises for women to try that target all parts of the body. The magazine also has tips on saving money when buying food whether in a restaurant or grocery store. Sometimes there are updates in research about diseases and what is being done to prevent or treat them. Also, there is advice to how people can take steps to improving their own health conditions.
www.health.com
The one year subscription price is very reasonable. For twelve issues it is $14.00. Some issues will feature celebrities on the cover with an interview in the magazine about their healthy lifestyle or what they may do to maintain their bodies. A lot of the food ideas are great including healthy low calories snacks and recipes. Each month also provides exercises for women to try that target all parts of the body. The magazine also has tips on saving money when buying food whether in a restaurant or grocery store. Sometimes there are updates in research about diseases and what is being done to prevent or treat them. Also, there is advice to how people can take steps to improving their own health conditions.
www.health.com
Friday, May 1, 2009
1) “Sexy and serviceable with a dash of intrigue describes the 49er’s foray into the 2009 NFL draft.”
This was in the sports section of the SF Chronicle on Monday April 27. It is a kind of scene-setter lead because it gives some detail before jumping into the story.
2) “CHOMP CHOMP! On the off chance that you believe that one big game has cured the Sharks of their big-line blues, let us waste no time in presenting their next issues: the goaltender.”
This was in the sports section of the SF Chronicle. I believe it is a wordplay lead. It has an amusing start by saying “CHOMP” which is what a lot of San Jose Sharks fans do at the games.
This was in the sports section of the SF Chronicle on Monday April 27. It is a kind of scene-setter lead because it gives some detail before jumping into the story.
2) “CHOMP CHOMP! On the off chance that you believe that one big game has cured the Sharks of their big-line blues, let us waste no time in presenting their next issues: the goaltender.”
This was in the sports section of the SF Chronicle. I believe it is a wordplay lead. It has an amusing start by saying “CHOMP” which is what a lot of San Jose Sharks fans do at the games.
Focus Story Structure
“I knew the risks involved when I decided to play football, I wish I would have known just how bad it could be.”
That’s what Pete Stenhoff, 16, a junior at Chula Vista High School in Redmond, California says. Stenhoff was hurt in a game during his senior year. He rammed his head into the ball carrier’s chest and cracked vertebrae in his spine. Stenhoff is now confined to a wheelchair. Stenhoff has gone from weighing 210 to 172 pounds these days and is currently taking correspondence courses to finish getting his diploma.
Each year there are 20,000 football injuries in high school. Twelve percent of them permanently disable the victims. Thirty-five percent of those injuries are to the neck or head, and just last year thirteen youths died from injury. Some critics blame the helmet worn during play, but there could be more behind the injuries than a piece of gear.
That’s what Pete Stenhoff, 16, a junior at Chula Vista High School in Redmond, California says. Stenhoff was hurt in a game during his senior year. He rammed his head into the ball carrier’s chest and cracked vertebrae in his spine. Stenhoff is now confined to a wheelchair. Stenhoff has gone from weighing 210 to 172 pounds these days and is currently taking correspondence courses to finish getting his diploma.
Each year there are 20,000 football injuries in high school. Twelve percent of them permanently disable the victims. Thirty-five percent of those injuries are to the neck or head, and just last year thirteen youths died from injury. Some critics blame the helmet worn during play, but there could be more behind the injuries than a piece of gear.
Topical Blog Post 2
Vogue magazine has been around for many years and is most popular for its insight in fashion. The target audience would be anyone and everyone interested in the latest fashion trends whether it is in America or another destination in the world. Every month this magazine is published and is at least 400 pages. Over half of the magazine is fashion ads as well as make-up ads. Another part of the magazine has articles on beauty, health, and fitness. Every issue has a feature cover with an interview of whoever is on the cover. The style of writing is interview style with a question and answer script. Some of the stories are written like an essay with quotes.
The magazine has a very hip and trendy vibe. Every popular designer at the time will have an ad in Vogue. There is also information about the "it: celebrity red carpet events and much of the fashion is critiqued. It is known that if a designer has ads in Vogue then they have "made it" because of how popular the magazine has become. Many people are influenced by what they see and read in magazines. Designers make up to 5-page spreads of their fashion lines in hopes to connect with the reader and send an influence to purchase what they have made. For a one year subscription the magazine is 18 dollars with a once a month delivery.
www.style.com
The magazine has a very hip and trendy vibe. Every popular designer at the time will have an ad in Vogue. There is also information about the "it: celebrity red carpet events and much of the fashion is critiqued. It is known that if a designer has ads in Vogue then they have "made it" because of how popular the magazine has become. Many people are influenced by what they see and read in magazines. Designers make up to 5-page spreads of their fashion lines in hopes to connect with the reader and send an influence to purchase what they have made. For a one year subscription the magazine is 18 dollars with a once a month delivery.
www.style.com
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Topical Blog PostS
Slice Of Life
“Hockey is not an exciting sport to watch,” said Joe. “Baseball however, now there is an American pastime loved by many.” He was not open to discussion about this topic with many people. A critic of most sports Joe Church always had to be right.
He would talk and talk waiting for anyone to challenge his sports knowledge.
“My whole life I have followed many sports, and really hockey is just not very interesting. I believe people only enjoy it for the fights, not the actual game.”
Stubborn as he may seem Joe would not change the way he thought. The ironic part of it all was that he still watched hockey games from time to time. “Oh sure if nothing else is on then I’ll put it on to pass the time,” Joe would boast.
“I can tell you one thing for sure, when I have kids they will be taught about real sports like football and baseball, none of this hockey nonsense,” he said.
A famous saying is, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” With Joe this was exactly the case. There did not seem to be anyone who could persuade him to change the way he thought about the sport of hockey.
And that’s just the way Joe has kept it, even when the hockey team in his own area makes it to the playoffs.
“Hockey is not an exciting sport to watch,” said Joe. “Baseball however, now there is an American pastime loved by many.” He was not open to discussion about this topic with many people. A critic of most sports Joe Church always had to be right.
He would talk and talk waiting for anyone to challenge his sports knowledge.
“My whole life I have followed many sports, and really hockey is just not very interesting. I believe people only enjoy it for the fights, not the actual game.”
Stubborn as he may seem Joe would not change the way he thought. The ironic part of it all was that he still watched hockey games from time to time. “Oh sure if nothing else is on then I’ll put it on to pass the time,” Joe would boast.
“I can tell you one thing for sure, when I have kids they will be taught about real sports like football and baseball, none of this hockey nonsense,” he said.
A famous saying is, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” With Joe this was exactly the case. There did not seem to be anyone who could persuade him to change the way he thought about the sport of hockey.
And that’s just the way Joe has kept it, even when the hockey team in his own area makes it to the playoffs.
Blog Post
I will have to admit one of the magazines I do enjoy reading would be US Magazine. This is a weekly magazine. The target audience of the magazine ranges from mostly females from high school age all the way to mid 30’s or higher. It is appealing to people who like to read about “Gossip” in the celebrity world as well as those how are interested in fashion. It has a lot of pop-culture in it and is big in the media. Much of the news in it is about just celebrities but there are a few stories that are big news in the U.S. that are written about from time to time.
The writing style is informal and always includes quotes from different sources. A good majority of the time the sources are anonymous so no one can ever be really sure if what is said in the magazine is true. That seems to be one of the ways the writers catch the reader’s attention. The headline on the front of the magazine is always attention grabbing leaving the reader wanting to know more. It is one of the most popular magazines sold on the stand today, and the entertainment brought by the reporters is never-ending.
www.usmagazine.com
The writing style is informal and always includes quotes from different sources. A good majority of the time the sources are anonymous so no one can ever be really sure if what is said in the magazine is true. That seems to be one of the ways the writers catch the reader’s attention. The headline on the front of the magazine is always attention grabbing leaving the reader wanting to know more. It is one of the most popular magazines sold on the stand today, and the entertainment brought by the reporters is never-ending.
www.usmagazine.com
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Alternative Broadcast Project
FULL CIRCLE FARMSTAND (radio news story)
LAC
04-17-09
IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR ORGANIC AND FRESH PRODUCE LOOK NO FURTHER BECAUSE FULL CIRLCE FARMSTAND IS NOW OPEN AGAIN IN SUNNYVALE. THE STAND WAS CLOSED FOR THE WINTER BECAUSE VEGETATION WAS NOT GROWING IN THE COLD CONDITIONS.
THE PRODUCE OFFERS A VARIETY THAT RANGES FROM LETTUCE, BROCCOLI AND TOMATOES TO EGGPLANT AND MORE. THE 11-ACRE FIELD IS ALL ORGANIC AND PESTICIDE-FREE. HEALTHY EATING IS EMPHASIZED TO ALL VISITORS AND SAMPLES OF CERTAIN VEGETABLES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
ONE OF THE GARDEN MANAGERS MELISSA PATEL SAYS VOLUNTERRS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT THE FARM TO HELP WITH UPKEEP. TO BUY THE LOCAL PRODUCE THE STAND IS OPEN ON WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS FROM 3 TO 7 PM. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER CONTACT THE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR AIMIE FRISCH AT 4-0-8-3-9-4-1-4-9-8.
FULL CIRCLE FARMSTAND, THE PLACE WHERE FRESH ORGANIC PRODUCE HAS A TASTE THAT WILL KEEP YOU COMING BACK.
LAC
04-17-09
IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR ORGANIC AND FRESH PRODUCE LOOK NO FURTHER BECAUSE FULL CIRLCE FARMSTAND IS NOW OPEN AGAIN IN SUNNYVALE. THE STAND WAS CLOSED FOR THE WINTER BECAUSE VEGETATION WAS NOT GROWING IN THE COLD CONDITIONS.
THE PRODUCE OFFERS A VARIETY THAT RANGES FROM LETTUCE, BROCCOLI AND TOMATOES TO EGGPLANT AND MORE. THE 11-ACRE FIELD IS ALL ORGANIC AND PESTICIDE-FREE. HEALTHY EATING IS EMPHASIZED TO ALL VISITORS AND SAMPLES OF CERTAIN VEGETABLES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
ONE OF THE GARDEN MANAGERS MELISSA PATEL SAYS VOLUNTERRS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT THE FARM TO HELP WITH UPKEEP. TO BUY THE LOCAL PRODUCE THE STAND IS OPEN ON WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS FROM 3 TO 7 PM. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER CONTACT THE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR AIMIE FRISCH AT 4-0-8-3-9-4-1-4-9-8.
FULL CIRCLE FARMSTAND, THE PLACE WHERE FRESH ORGANIC PRODUCE HAS A TASTE THAT WILL KEEP YOU COMING BACK.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Broadcast Post
SCHWARZENEGGER BEAR
30 SECONDS
A GRIZZLY BEAR WON’T JUST BE DECORATING THE STATE FLAG THESE DAYS.
VISITORS TO THE CAPITOL WILL NOW FIND A RATHER LARGE STATUE OF A GRIZZLY IN FRONT OF GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER’S OFFICE.
HE BOUGHT THE STATUE IN ASPEN ON A FUNDRAISING TRIP.
SCHWARZENEGGERS SPOKESMAN SAYS HE BELIEVES KIDS WILL LIKE TO TAKE PHOTOS WITH IT WHEN VISITING.
THE BEAR WAS PLACED PERFECTLY IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE DOOR TO ALLOW WHEELCHAIR ACCESS.
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30 SECONDS
A GRIZZLY BEAR WON’T JUST BE DECORATING THE STATE FLAG THESE DAYS.
VISITORS TO THE CAPITOL WILL NOW FIND A RATHER LARGE STATUE OF A GRIZZLY IN FRONT OF GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER’S OFFICE.
HE BOUGHT THE STATUE IN ASPEN ON A FUNDRAISING TRIP.
SCHWARZENEGGERS SPOKESMAN SAYS HE BELIEVES KIDS WILL LIKE TO TAKE PHOTOS WITH IT WHEN VISITING.
THE BEAR WAS PLACED PERFECTLY IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE DOOR TO ALLOW WHEELCHAIR ACCESS.
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Broadcast Exercise
AIRFARE DISCOUNTS
40 SECONDS
NORTHQUEST AIRLINES ANOUNCED TODAY THAT IT IS CUTTING ITS DOMESTIC FARES BY UP TO 40 PERCENT FOR HOLIDAY TRAVELLERS.
THE CEO OF NORTHQUEST AIRELINES, FRANK DEWITT, SAID WE LIKE TO THINK OF IT AS A HOLIDAY GIFT TO OUR CUSTOMERS.
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY FRIDAY FOR TRAVEL BETWEEN NOVEMBER 12 AND JANUARY 14 IN THE LOWER 48 STATES, ALASKA AND CANADA.
DISCOUNTS VARY DEPENDING ON TRAVEL DATES AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE ON CERTAIN POPULAR DAYS, INCLUDING NOVEMBER 23, NOVEMBER 26, DECEMBER 23 AND DECEMBER 26.
WITH THE DISCOUNTED, NON-REFUNDABLE FARES, A PASSENGER COULD TRAVEL ROUND-TRIP BETWEEN BOSTON AND SAN FRANCISCO FOR 400 DOLLARS ON CERTAIN DAYS.
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40 SECONDS
NORTHQUEST AIRLINES ANOUNCED TODAY THAT IT IS CUTTING ITS DOMESTIC FARES BY UP TO 40 PERCENT FOR HOLIDAY TRAVELLERS.
THE CEO OF NORTHQUEST AIRELINES, FRANK DEWITT, SAID WE LIKE TO THINK OF IT AS A HOLIDAY GIFT TO OUR CUSTOMERS.
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY FRIDAY FOR TRAVEL BETWEEN NOVEMBER 12 AND JANUARY 14 IN THE LOWER 48 STATES, ALASKA AND CANADA.
DISCOUNTS VARY DEPENDING ON TRAVEL DATES AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE ON CERTAIN POPULAR DAYS, INCLUDING NOVEMBER 23, NOVEMBER 26, DECEMBER 23 AND DECEMBER 26.
WITH THE DISCOUNTED, NON-REFUNDABLE FARES, A PASSENGER COULD TRAVEL ROUND-TRIP BETWEEN BOSTON AND SAN FRANCISCO FOR 400 DOLLARS ON CERTAIN DAYS.
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Thursday, April 2, 2009
Soft Broadcast Lead
SQUIRREL CAUSES POWER LOSS
30 SECONDS
COMMUTERS WERE STUCK FOR HOURS TODAY IN MANHATTAN AFTER AN ABRUPT POWER OUTTAGE.
THE CAUSE OF THE OUTTAGE WAS A SQUIRREL. THE SQUIRREL HAD CLIMBED ONTO POWER
LINES AND WAS THEN ELECTROCUTED WHILE SCURRYING ACROSS.
AN ELECTRICAL POWER SURGE HAD WEAKENED AN OVERHEAD BRACKET IN THE TRAINS SYSTEM.
THIS CAUSED A WIRE TO HANG DOWN AND BECOME ENTANGLED AS A TRAIN PASSSED UNDERNEATH,
WHICH HAD PULLED DOWN POWER LINES. POWER CREWS WORKED QUICKLY AND SERVICE WAS
RESTORED BY TUESDAY MORNING.
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SQUIRREL CAUSES POWER LOSS
30 SECONDS
COMMUTERS WERE STUCK FOR HOURS TODAY IN MANHATTAN AFTER AN ABRUPT POWER OUTTAGE.
THE CAUSE OF THE OUTTAGE WAS A SQUIRREL. THE SQUIRREL HAD CLIMBED ONTO POWER
LINES AND WAS THEN ELECTROCUTED WHILE SCURRYING ACROSS.
AN ELECTRICAL POWER SURGE HAD WEAKENED AN OVERHEAD BRACKET IN THE TRAINS SYSTEM.
THIS CAUSED A WIRE TO HANG DOWN AND BECOME ENTANGLED AS A TRAIN PASSSED UNDERNEATH,
WHICH HAD PULLED DOWN POWER LINES. POWER CREWS WORKED QUICKLY AND SERVICE WAS
RESTORED BY TUESDAY MORNING.
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Saturday, March 14, 2009
Libel
A sophomore at Springfield University claims a chemistry professor has sexually harassed her.
Karen Hart, 123 Hill Hall, says the professor, George O.T. Jungle, has touched her during tutoring sessions in his office and has invited her to his apartment several times. She said she declined his invitations.
"I am having trouble in the class and I have to go see him to get help with my papers and projects," Hart said. "But I am scared to go in his office now."
Jungle denied having an improper contact with the student and threatened this newspaper with a libel suit if it published the story.
Hart said she is thinking of filing a formal complaint with the university.
"I don't know how to do that," she said. "I don't know what to do."
I would not put the professors name in the story. I don't believe the story should be published unless there was proof that the man actually had improper contact. I would print out the story once a formal complaint had been made and there was evidence. I would also wait until someone was being charged to make the story more concrete. It seems that it can turn into a he said, she said ordeal.
Karen Hart, 123 Hill Hall, says the professor, George O.T. Jungle, has touched her during tutoring sessions in his office and has invited her to his apartment several times. She said she declined his invitations.
"I am having trouble in the class and I have to go see him to get help with my papers and projects," Hart said. "But I am scared to go in his office now."
Jungle denied having an improper contact with the student and threatened this newspaper with a libel suit if it published the story.
Hart said she is thinking of filing a formal complaint with the university.
"I don't know how to do that," she said. "I don't know what to do."
I would not put the professors name in the story. I don't believe the story should be published unless there was proof that the man actually had improper contact. I would print out the story once a formal complaint had been made and there was evidence. I would also wait until someone was being charged to make the story more concrete. It seems that it can turn into a he said, she said ordeal.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Law and Ethics
You are interviewing a high government
official about her involvement in a bribery
scheme, when she is called out of her office.
While alone, you notice some documents on
her desk that appear to be related to your
investigation.
Would you read them? Take them? Ask her
about them when she returns?
I don’t believe I would read them but possibly ask her about them saying I noticed them on her desk. I have too much of a conscience and would feel guilty if I mentioned reading them. Or if I was feeling really brave to get the story I would overlook the papers and then just keep it to myself.
Conditions at a local nursing home are
known to be substandard. It’s privately
owned, and efforts to gain admittance or
information have failed
Your editor asks you to get a job as an
orderly and write a story based on your
first-hand experiences.
Would you do it? Why or why not?
Just as in the Food Lion case the reporters made a false application with false references. It went against the first amendment but they found out how terrible the re-packaging was in that place. I think I would only do it if I had real experience in a nursing home so then there wouldn’t be much that was false about my application. If someone is being mistreated or the conditions are terrible in a place such as a nursing home, then people have the right to know. It would also hopefully make that place shape up and better the living conditions and staff etc.
You are writing a feature story and
find some excellent quotes about your
subject from another written source.
– May you use those quotes as if you
obtained them yourself, or must you
credit the other written source?
– What if you obtained the quotes from a
web site?
I believe I can use the quotes but I must credit the written source. Otherwise it is like plagiarism. If the quotes are from a website it is still the same story. Taking someone else’s work and trying to make it your own doesn’t seem legal, logical, or ethical.
official about her involvement in a bribery
scheme, when she is called out of her office.
While alone, you notice some documents on
her desk that appear to be related to your
investigation.
Would you read them? Take them? Ask her
about them when she returns?
I don’t believe I would read them but possibly ask her about them saying I noticed them on her desk. I have too much of a conscience and would feel guilty if I mentioned reading them. Or if I was feeling really brave to get the story I would overlook the papers and then just keep it to myself.
Conditions at a local nursing home are
known to be substandard. It’s privately
owned, and efforts to gain admittance or
information have failed
Your editor asks you to get a job as an
orderly and write a story based on your
first-hand experiences.
Would you do it? Why or why not?
Just as in the Food Lion case the reporters made a false application with false references. It went against the first amendment but they found out how terrible the re-packaging was in that place. I think I would only do it if I had real experience in a nursing home so then there wouldn’t be much that was false about my application. If someone is being mistreated or the conditions are terrible in a place such as a nursing home, then people have the right to know. It would also hopefully make that place shape up and better the living conditions and staff etc.
You are writing a feature story and
find some excellent quotes about your
subject from another written source.
– May you use those quotes as if you
obtained them yourself, or must you
credit the other written source?
– What if you obtained the quotes from a
web site?
I believe I can use the quotes but I must credit the written source. Otherwise it is like plagiarism. If the quotes are from a website it is still the same story. Taking someone else’s work and trying to make it your own doesn’t seem legal, logical, or ethical.
FOG Index
An enormous accident took place around 1:30 this afternoon causing a fire and injury at Moeser Lane in El Cerrito. Somehow a 10-wheel hauler had overturned and smashed against someone’s house. Along the path of destruction by the truck were a snapped power pole and five badly damaged vehicles.
Ruben Sharma, a witness whose home was destroyed by a fire from the crash, said, “I thought it was a major earthquake. This is unbelievable.“ Sharma’s front yard is covered with bricks, broken glass, car parts, and splintered wood. Power has been lost from the crash in neighboring cities including Berkley and Richmond.
My FOG Index from my sample writing was 9.2. This is how many years of schooling a reader needs to understand what I’ve written. I have to wonder when the schooling would start. Does this mean from preschool? So then to understand my reading the person should be 13-years-old? It’s really interesting to see this as a way to score writing. I will use it with my future writing to see how my index changes.
Ruben Sharma, a witness whose home was destroyed by a fire from the crash, said, “I thought it was a major earthquake. This is unbelievable.“ Sharma’s front yard is covered with bricks, broken glass, car parts, and splintered wood. Power has been lost from the crash in neighboring cities including Berkley and Richmond.
My FOG Index from my sample writing was 9.2. This is how many years of schooling a reader needs to understand what I’ve written. I have to wonder when the schooling would start. Does this mean from preschool? So then to understand my reading the person should be 13-years-old? It’s really interesting to see this as a way to score writing. I will use it with my future writing to see how my index changes.
Got What it Takes To Be A Reporter
My score was less than 20. This score makes sense to me however because I don’t see myself working in a newsroom. I found it odd the way the points were high and low for each question. I guess some were more important than others. For instance, on question 12 it says, “If I really want something, I’m tenacious until I get it”, that was 3 points. But then a question regarding skills with the computer was only 1 point, this is an area I am strong in. Interesting test though.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
AP Exercise S-Z
1) He thought of Smokey Bear every time he got near a smoldering fire or entered a smoky room. (3)
2) The forecast is for lower temperatures, falling to the low 30s by tonight. If the rain continues, as expected, there could be a traveler's advisory. (3)
3) To celebrate Veteran’s Day, the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I, troops of former soldier's will march down Main Street carrying U.S. flags. (3)
4) His weeklong ordeal will be finished when finals week is over. Until then, his well-being is in doubt. (2)
5) A 19-year-old man was arrested Monday for carrying a Saturday night special without a permit. After being released on bail, he disappeared. His whereabouts are unknown. (4)
6) She’d hoped to be able to trade in her car after getting a tuneup, but she totaled it last night. (3)
7) Could you photocopy that invoice for me? I need it for our year-end budget. (2)
Math For Journalists
Reporting with Numbers
1) A local college releases figures showing that its total budget is $120 million. Of that total, $80 million comes from the state, $6 million from student tuition, and the remaining $34 million from fees, grants and gifts.
Percentages:
State-67%
Student Tuition-5%
Grants/Gifts-28%
The most significant funding source is from the state which is more than half the total. Next are grants and gifts given to the school as well as fees. The student tuition barely makes notice in the college’s budget, it is only one-twentieth of the total.
The budget at a local college shows that the majority of funding comes from the state and less then half of that comes from fees, grants, and gifts. Only a small 5 percent is paid from student tuition.
2) Your editor assigns you to do a story about prison sentences handed down in cases of aggravated assault. He gives you the following figures from an anti-crime group that is lobbying for tougher sentencing guidelines. The cases represent the people convicted for aggravated assault in San Jose in one month in 2006.
Average prison term for people convicted of aggravated assault: 22 months
Median prison term for people convicted of aggravated assault: 12 months
The median is the most accurate description of prison terms because the mean can be misleading. With 84 months as the longest term and 8 months as the shortest it shows a somewhat extreme difference. The median is the halfway point, which would define the prison term better.
Name
Sentence
Donald Lee
1 year prison, 2 years probation
Richard Smith
1 year prison, 1 year probation
Wesley Mitchell
14 months prison, 1 year probation
Mary Jones
1 year prison, 1 year probation
Juan Rodriguez
1 year prison, 2 years probation
Harold Rothstein
8 months prison, 1 year probation
Michael Reese
7 years prison, 5 years probation
3) The state legislature is considering exempting restaurant food sales from the sales tax in the same way grocery sales are exempt.
CA sales tax= 7.25
$5 dollars per meal
If patrons ate out once a week for a year without sales tax it would cost 260$.
If the sales tax was still implemented it would cost 278.72$
Without tax patrons save 18.72$
$20 dollars per meal
If patrons ate out once a week for a year without sales tax it would cost 1040$
If sales tax was still implemented it would cost 1115.40$
Without tax patrons save 75.40$
Saturday, February 28, 2009
The Future of News
It is refreshing for journalism students now to take some advice from the link specifically made for students. All the diverse skills obtained from journalism can apply to any type of job, not just one doing magazine or newspaper writing. The site did mention quite a bit about getting a reporting job. My major is health science with public relations as a minor. I picked the minor to further my communication and writing skills because I feel it will help in the long run wherever my career path takes me. There is also a plus to having a journalism class on-line because it takes independence and web skills to get through it.
After taking a look at the different links under “Getting the News Online”, I found the specific link titled, “10,000 Things Online Editors can do to Save Their Job.”. The media has become a huge part of the internet. Many magazines and newspapers have thousands of stories and articles on-line that are not printed in issues. There were questions that someone could ask themselves before posting any type of news on-line. I like the tip about taking a media class and talking with someone who knows about advertisement. Both of those are key ingredients to making a decent news-worthy web page or blog.
The future of journalism will only grow. The more resources there are out there, the higher the ceiling becomes to explore. My career will most likely be in a health care environment, however I know my journalism skills will help in any job I pursue.
After taking a look at the different links under “Getting the News Online”, I found the specific link titled, “10,000 Things Online Editors can do to Save Their Job.”. The media has become a huge part of the internet. Many magazines and newspapers have thousands of stories and articles on-line that are not printed in issues. There were questions that someone could ask themselves before posting any type of news on-line. I like the tip about taking a media class and talking with someone who knows about advertisement. Both of those are key ingredients to making a decent news-worthy web page or blog.
The future of journalism will only grow. The more resources there are out there, the higher the ceiling becomes to explore. My career will most likely be in a health care environment, however I know my journalism skills will help in any job I pursue.
News Story # 5
An enormous accident took place around 1:30 this afternoon causing a fire and injury at
Ruben Sharma, a witness whose home was destroyed by a fire from the crash, said, “I thought it was a major earthquake. This is unbelievable.” Sharma’s front yard is covered with bricks, broken glass, car parts, and splintered wood. Power has been lost from the crash in neighboring cities including
One of the first rescue workers to arrive at the scene was
The truck driver is currently at
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
AP Exercise (M-R)
1) He hopes to make a billion dollars by the time he’s forty. Already he figures his net profit is between $2 million and $3 million, depending on current stock prices. (3)
2) Lt. Col. John Carpenter was a Cadet at the U.S. Naval Academy and served in the 7th Fleet. (4 pts. - this one's tricky, so give it some thought)
3) Twenty-one winners were named two days after the 3rd annual Procrastination Awards Ceremony. (3)
4) It was a one-sided game, and he was a poor loser. After losing the playoffs when his ball went out of bounds, he made an off-color remark that could be heard in the stands. (4)
5) Hundreds of people attended Sundays race to watch seventy-five top bicyclists pedal across the finish line. (3)
6) Every winter, the Joneses and the Kinneys pore over travel brochures, planning their summer trip together. This year they’re hoping to go to PANAMA CITY, Panama. (3)
2) Lt. Col. John Carpenter was a Cadet at the U.S. Naval Academy and served in the 7th Fleet. (4 pts. - this one's tricky, so give it some thought)
3) Twenty-one winners were named two days after the 3rd annual Procrastination Awards Ceremony. (3)
4) It was a one-sided game, and he was a poor loser. After losing the playoffs when his ball went out of bounds, he made an off-color remark that could be heard in the stands. (4)
5) Hundreds of people attended Sundays race to watch seventy-five top bicyclists pedal across the finish line. (3)
6) Every winter, the Joneses and the Kinneys pore over travel brochures, planning their summer trip together. This year they’re hoping to go to PANAMA CITY, Panama. (3)
Thursday, February 19, 2009
News Story # 3
Yesterday at least 100 employees, neighborhood residents, business owners, and customers were evacuated from an area south of Market in San Francisco after a private construction crew severed a 2-inch underground gas pipe with a backhoe. The police have cordoned off the streets around Folsom and eleventh Street shutting down a four-block radius causing a back-up in traffic. One of the people affected by the gas pipe break was Carlann Lauria; a store manager at Crocker's Lockers which is a self-storage company on Folsom near
Another business manager in the area is Samantha Feldman of Wa-Ha-Ka restaurant, who says her employees and patrons were forced to leave. The restaurant is located at the corner where the construction crew had been working. The shutdown caused Feldman's restaurant to lose about five-hundred dollars worth of business. After several attempts to get in touch with PG&E, a representative said the gas has been turned back on.
News Story # 4
A newlywed couple was getting a late night snack after their wedding when a 21-year-old man surprised them and carjacked their 2003 Nissan Altima with the bride in the passenger seat still. Fortunately, she escaped and he crashed the car into a sign then took off on foot. The couple was unharmed.
Sheryl Wolcott of the
Witnesses called the police and Officer Brendan Boyle called it in so Ticas-Soto was arrested. During arrest Soto claimed he had been on drugs for the past three days.
Ticas-Soto plead not guilty in court on Monday, but if convicted he could face up to nine years in state prison for carjacking and misdemeanor drug charges. He is currently being held in San Mateo County Jain on $100,000 bail.
Top News # 4
Top News # 4
In order for a vote to pass in the legislature, it needs to two-thirds majority vote. Another budget solution is in the works. The problem is having everyone agree on it. Up to this point there have been 15.1 billion in budget cuts, 14.4 billion in tax increases, and 11.4 billion in borrowing money. All of those numbers came after voter approval. These are some of the risks and consequences
Impact: Many Californians in all types of jobs are affected by the layoffs.
Timeliness: This is currently taking place in the state.
Proximity: Everyone in
Conflict: Getting legislature to agree on a bill to pass.
Currency: Jobs are lost every day and many people in
Feature Lead
Who would have thought a small squirrel could actually cause a power outage resulting in an enormous tie-up of thousands of commuters in
A squirrel climbed onto the Metro-North Commuter Railroad power lines Monday causing an electrical power surge which weakened an overhead bracket. The weakened bracket left a wire dangling down which got entangled in a train passing underneath and ended up tearing down all the lines. This caused a loss of power resulting in a delay for 47,000 rail commuters as well as the afternoon transit commute in
AP exercise # 3 (I-L)
1)The last time she played soccer, she suffered a serious injury to her knee. Sometimes it’s hard to understand why she wants to keep playing. (2)
2) He was indicted on a charge of assault, but his attorney said the case against him is circumstantial and she is sure the enquiry will exonerate him. (2)
3) He knows it isn’t kosher, but green Jell-O is his favorite dessert. This admission has prompted his friends to question both his taste and his judgment. (3)
4) Now that he has DSL, he finds it much easier to go online to check his e-mail and download files. (3)
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Ap style # 2
AP Style # 2 E-H
1. His new book, on elections and the Electoral College, is titled “Does your vote count?”(4)
2. Brianna looked so sad that he wanted to envelop her in his arms and give her a big hug, but he was afraid the attention might faze her. (2)
3. They were so impressed by her flair for decorating that they offered fulsome praise and agreed to distribute her promotional flier. (3)
4. He suspected his neighbor was selling drugs, so he called the FBI. His neighbor, however, cried foul at the accusation. (2)
5. The boys' stories didn’t jibe, so their father threw down the gauntlet and demanded the truth. (2)
6. My great-grandfather is a real gourmet, so I always let him pick the wine whenever we have dinner. (2)
1. His new book, on elections and the Electoral College, is titled “Does your vote count?”(4)
2. Brianna looked so sad that he wanted to envelop her in his arms and give her a big hug, but he was afraid the attention might faze her. (2)
3. They were so impressed by her flair for decorating that they offered fulsome praise and agreed to distribute her promotional flier. (3)
4. He suspected his neighbor was selling drugs, so he called the FBI. His neighbor, however, cried foul at the accusation. (2)
5. The boys' stories didn’t jibe, so their father threw down the gauntlet and demanded the truth. (2)
6. My great-grandfather is a real gourmet, so I always let him pick the wine whenever we have dinner. (2)
Top News #3
Top News # 3
Steroids have been a controversy for many years in professional sports and just recently in the past years there have been crack downs on the people using them. The latest man to be charged with using a performance enhancer is Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees major league baseball team. He is a key player and has a record 553 home-runs; many fans know him as A-Rod. Rodriguez had failed a steroid test in 2003 but claimed he was not aware of the substances he was taking. This is now the third Yankee in five years to come out and admit steroid use.
In an ESPN interview Rodriguez confessed to his substance use and said, “I couldn’t feel more regret and feel more sorry, because I have so much respect for this game and the people that follow us.” (NY Times, A17) Everyone has to wonder the type of message using performance enhancing drugs will send to a young audience. Not only will it affect baseball fans, but other players because there will now be major drug testing quite often. This man is considered a celebrity icon and has so there is also question if the drug use would matter much if he wasn’t in major league. Currently A-Rod holds a contract of 252 million paid through the year 2017; there is no word yet if the steroid use will effect the terms of the contract in any way.
News Values
Impact: This will impact many fans of the major league as well as young fans aspiring to play baseball.
Timeliness: This is an ongoing investigation that will lead to further steroid drug testing of major league baseball players. The charges on Rodriguez are current and the charges are still pending.
Prominence: Rodriguez is in the public eye all the time, especially now that baseball season is starting. People will care more about a major public figure having a drug scandal.
Currency: This is a public concern which many baseball fans as well as others will take notice to. Many parents do not want their little league baseball players to think it is ok to take performance enhancing drugs to improve their playing skills.
Steroids have been a controversy for many years in professional sports and just recently in the past years there have been crack downs on the people using them. The latest man to be charged with using a performance enhancer is Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees major league baseball team. He is a key player and has a record 553 home-runs; many fans know him as A-Rod. Rodriguez had failed a steroid test in 2003 but claimed he was not aware of the substances he was taking. This is now the third Yankee in five years to come out and admit steroid use.
In an ESPN interview Rodriguez confessed to his substance use and said, “I couldn’t feel more regret and feel more sorry, because I have so much respect for this game and the people that follow us.” (NY Times, A17) Everyone has to wonder the type of message using performance enhancing drugs will send to a young audience. Not only will it affect baseball fans, but other players because there will now be major drug testing quite often. This man is considered a celebrity icon and has so there is also question if the drug use would matter much if he wasn’t in major league. Currently A-Rod holds a contract of 252 million paid through the year 2017; there is no word yet if the steroid use will effect the terms of the contract in any way.
News Values
Impact: This will impact many fans of the major league as well as young fans aspiring to play baseball.
Timeliness: This is an ongoing investigation that will lead to further steroid drug testing of major league baseball players. The charges on Rodriguez are current and the charges are still pending.
Prominence: Rodriguez is in the public eye all the time, especially now that baseball season is starting. People will care more about a major public figure having a drug scandal.
Currency: This is a public concern which many baseball fans as well as others will take notice to. Many parents do not want their little league baseball players to think it is ok to take performance enhancing drugs to improve their playing skills.
News Story #1 and # 2
News Story #1 - Firefighters
A single-story home on Annapolis Way was engulfed in flames yesterday. Homeowner Robert Kent was rescued from the burning house while unconscious in his San Jose home. Kent, who is in his 50’s and retired, suffered second and third-degree burns on 50 percent of his body. Firefighters had pulled from the kitchen in his house which was surrounded by flames.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the San Jose Police. According to San Jose fire Captain Rob Piper, there wasn’t a smoke detector in the house and it seems the fire started in the kitchen and spread to the attic. A nursing supervisor at Valley Medical Center in San Jose informed me that Robert Kent is in grave condition.
News Story #2- Cathedral Robbery
Two tourists fell victim to a robbery this morning in the parking lot of Saint Mary’s Cathedral. WeiMing Chen and his wife Li Lu were with their tour group the morning of the robbery. Around 10am the two left the group and walked to the cathedral’s parking lot where they had decided to take some snapshots for keepsakes. Chen and his wife were startled when a man approached them waving a pistol around; he was wearing a dark jacket and some sort of cap at the time.
According to Sergeant Lawrence Price of the SF police department, the assailant, whom Chen described as about 18 years old, took their money; about 100 dollars, visa card, passport, camera, and airline tickets right before taking off. At this time it is unknown if the couple will make their 1pm flight back to Taipei along with their tour group of 30 employees. Police will continue searching for the suspect as well as any witnesses who may have some more leads on the case.
A single-story home on Annapolis Way was engulfed in flames yesterday. Homeowner Robert Kent was rescued from the burning house while unconscious in his San Jose home. Kent, who is in his 50’s and retired, suffered second and third-degree burns on 50 percent of his body. Firefighters had pulled from the kitchen in his house which was surrounded by flames.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the San Jose Police. According to San Jose fire Captain Rob Piper, there wasn’t a smoke detector in the house and it seems the fire started in the kitchen and spread to the attic. A nursing supervisor at Valley Medical Center in San Jose informed me that Robert Kent is in grave condition.
News Story #2- Cathedral Robbery
Two tourists fell victim to a robbery this morning in the parking lot of Saint Mary’s Cathedral. WeiMing Chen and his wife Li Lu were with their tour group the morning of the robbery. Around 10am the two left the group and walked to the cathedral’s parking lot where they had decided to take some snapshots for keepsakes. Chen and his wife were startled when a man approached them waving a pistol around; he was wearing a dark jacket and some sort of cap at the time.
According to Sergeant Lawrence Price of the SF police department, the assailant, whom Chen described as about 18 years old, took their money; about 100 dollars, visa card, passport, camera, and airline tickets right before taking off. At this time it is unknown if the couple will make their 1pm flight back to Taipei along with their tour group of 30 employees. Police will continue searching for the suspect as well as any witnesses who may have some more leads on the case.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Week 3
Lead # 3
An Amtrak train known as the Colonial collided today with three Conrail locomotives that had run a stop sign near Chase, Maryland. The accident took place on a switch that merges four tracks into two.
Lead #4
4a) Flight 428 from Northwest Airlines was evacuated today at the LaCrosse, Wisconsin Municipal Airport.
After a landing tower employee noticed smoke near the wheels, forty passengers were let off the flight.
4b) A seven-year-old boy was found Thursday night in Brick Township, NJ after he had gone missing for three years.
One of the neighbors recognized the child's picture, which was shown after a movie, and phoned the police. Police have taken the boys mother, Ellen Lynn Conner age 27, into custody for charges of kidnapping and interference with a warrant.
Lead #5
Fact Set #1
Immediate Identification:
Duane La Chance, 55, suffered third-degree burns yesterday and was rushed to the Springfield Hospital after accidentally touching a power line while installing new pipes on a roof with a piece of angle iron; the line carried 15,000 volts.
La Chance is a pipe fitter employed by Gross Engineers, a company based in Springfield. As of Wednesday night he is currently in serious condition in the intensive care unit at Springfield Hospital.
Delayed Identification:
A Springfield pipe fitter working for Gross Engineers suffered third-degree burns Wednesday night while installing a new roof at the Springfield Municipal Power Plant.
Duane La Chance, 55, had accidentally touched a 15,000 volt power line with a piece of angle iron and is now in the intensive care unit at Springfield Hospital.
Fact Set #2
Immediate Identification:
James W. Cunning, 20, was struck by a vehicle on U.S. 63 yesterday just north of Blue Ridge Road. According to the Lincoln Country Sheriff's Department Cunning was heading north when suddenly a car driven by Wayne Clay, 19, crossed the center line and struck his vehicle; Cunning is currently in satisfactory condition at Springfield Hospital.
Delayed Identification:
There was a two car collision just north of Blue Ridge Road yesterday on U.S. 63 including a 2005 Ford Focus and another unidentified vehicle.
Cunning, age 20, which was in the Ford Focus, was struck by Wayne Clay, 19, after he crossed the center line of the freeway. According to local Sheriff's Cunning is in satisfactory condition at Springfield Hospital.
Top News # 2
In The New York Times I enjoyed reading a piece from the health section of the paper. “Telling Food Allergies From False Alarms” makes it known that many allergy tests cause false positives. One child was only eating potatoes, fruit, and hypoallergenic formula after diagnosed with food allergies. But with studies from the past years the same child is now able to incorporate other foods into the diet. When someone’s diet becomes so restricted, malnutrition comes into play. A blood test for antibodies that signal a reaction to food seems to be the reason for the false positive results.
The tests may not work well because certain proteins are not distinguishable between different foods. Someone who is allergic to peanuts could test positive for allergies toward other foods. This then causes a diet change that is unnecessary for many children and adults. Over 10 million Americans have food allergies and may be avoiding foods in their diet because of a false result. It is also important to be retested for as some people grow out of allergies. However, with all of this said, some doctors agree the best way to find out food allergies is to not be tested by blood but to find out by eating the food itself.
News Values
Impact: Millions of Americans who are tested for food allergies could be told they are allergic to a food which is not true.
Timeliness: Studies have been going on for years and this is just breaking in the last few.
Prominence: Children usually are tested for allergies so parents should be more aware of what the results really mean.
Proximity: This affects anyone and everyone regardless of where they live.
Conflict: Some believe blood tests will tell what a person is allergic to while others say just eat the food and find out.
AP Style # 1
1) Mayor Richard Wrigley expressed confidence that the gubernatorial debate, which begins at 7:30 p.m. this evening, will have a positive affect on his candidacy. He added, “Gov. Red Davidson is a master of dirty politics, but I won’t take any of his bologna.” (4)
1. Affect should be effect
3) Persuaded of the bill’s importance, members of the Democratic and Republican Parties came together on Capitol hill to support Anti-Terrorism legislation, despite their differences on other issues. (4)
1. Hill should be capitalized
2. No caps on anti-terrorism
3. change of to by
4) ROME, Italy – All around the world, Roman catholics today listened as the Pope delivered his homily. (3)
1. ROME change to Rome
2. today listened change to listened today
3. Catholics should be capitalized
An Amtrak train known as the Colonial collided today with three Conrail locomotives that had run a stop sign near Chase, Maryland. The accident took place on a switch that merges four tracks into two.
Lead #4
4a) Flight 428 from Northwest Airlines was evacuated today at the LaCrosse, Wisconsin Municipal Airport.
After a landing tower employee noticed smoke near the wheels, forty passengers were let off the flight.
4b) A seven-year-old boy was found Thursday night in Brick Township, NJ after he had gone missing for three years.
One of the neighbors recognized the child's picture, which was shown after a movie, and phoned the police. Police have taken the boys mother, Ellen Lynn Conner age 27, into custody for charges of kidnapping and interference with a warrant.
Lead #5
Fact Set #1
Immediate Identification:
Duane La Chance, 55, suffered third-degree burns yesterday and was rushed to the Springfield Hospital after accidentally touching a power line while installing new pipes on a roof with a piece of angle iron; the line carried 15,000 volts.
La Chance is a pipe fitter employed by Gross Engineers, a company based in Springfield. As of Wednesday night he is currently in serious condition in the intensive care unit at Springfield Hospital.
Delayed Identification:
A Springfield pipe fitter working for Gross Engineers suffered third-degree burns Wednesday night while installing a new roof at the Springfield Municipal Power Plant.
Duane La Chance, 55, had accidentally touched a 15,000 volt power line with a piece of angle iron and is now in the intensive care unit at Springfield Hospital.
Fact Set #2
Immediate Identification:
James W. Cunning, 20, was struck by a vehicle on U.S. 63 yesterday just north of Blue Ridge Road. According to the Lincoln Country Sheriff's Department Cunning was heading north when suddenly a car driven by Wayne Clay, 19, crossed the center line and struck his vehicle; Cunning is currently in satisfactory condition at Springfield Hospital.
Delayed Identification:
There was a two car collision just north of Blue Ridge Road yesterday on U.S. 63 including a 2005 Ford Focus and another unidentified vehicle.
Cunning, age 20, which was in the Ford Focus, was struck by Wayne Clay, 19, after he crossed the center line of the freeway. According to local Sheriff's Cunning is in satisfactory condition at Springfield Hospital.
Top News # 2
In The New York Times I enjoyed reading a piece from the health section of the paper. “Telling Food Allergies From False Alarms” makes it known that many allergy tests cause false positives. One child was only eating potatoes, fruit, and hypoallergenic formula after diagnosed with food allergies. But with studies from the past years the same child is now able to incorporate other foods into the diet. When someone’s diet becomes so restricted, malnutrition comes into play. A blood test for antibodies that signal a reaction to food seems to be the reason for the false positive results.
The tests may not work well because certain proteins are not distinguishable between different foods. Someone who is allergic to peanuts could test positive for allergies toward other foods. This then causes a diet change that is unnecessary for many children and adults. Over 10 million Americans have food allergies and may be avoiding foods in their diet because of a false result. It is also important to be retested for as some people grow out of allergies. However, with all of this said, some doctors agree the best way to find out food allergies is to not be tested by blood but to find out by eating the food itself.
News Values
Impact: Millions of Americans who are tested for food allergies could be told they are allergic to a food which is not true.
Timeliness: Studies have been going on for years and this is just breaking in the last few.
Prominence: Children usually are tested for allergies so parents should be more aware of what the results really mean.
Proximity: This affects anyone and everyone regardless of where they live.
Conflict: Some believe blood tests will tell what a person is allergic to while others say just eat the food and find out.
AP Style # 1
1) Mayor Richard Wrigley expressed confidence that the gubernatorial debate, which begins at 7:30 p.m. this evening, will have a positive affect on his candidacy. He added, “Gov. Red Davidson is a master of dirty politics, but I won’t take any of his bologna.” (4)
1. Affect should be effect
3) Persuaded of the bill’s importance, members of the Democratic and Republican Parties came together on Capitol hill to support Anti-Terrorism legislation, despite their differences on other issues. (4)
1. Hill should be capitalized
2. No caps on anti-terrorism
3. change of to by
4) ROME, Italy – All around the world, Roman catholics today listened as the Pope delivered his homily. (3)
1. ROME change to Rome
2. today listened change to listened today
3. Catholics should be capitalized
Friday, January 30, 2009
Homework Week 2
Leads Exercise #1
Lead #1: A local couple that was in a traffic accident back in March was awarded $150,000 in damages yesterday at the Butte County Court. The money was for injuries they had suffered during the accident.
Lead #2: Another snowstorm is shown in the forecast to hit the Sierras today. This will be one of the many in a series of storms to come.
Lead #3: Today police confirmed three firefighters were injured when they had to evacuate 41 families from a burning six-story building on 204 Union Ave.
Leads Exercise #2
One Hundred thirty one passengers were killed yesterday on a US airplane outside Pittsburgh. The plane, which was traveling from Chicago, launched into the pavement as it was preparing to land; this is marked as the worst plane crash for the US in the last three years.
Top News #1
The article that caught my interest this past week was on the cover page of the San Francisco Chronicle on Sunday January 25, 2009. It is titled “ LGBT groups unhappy with No on 8 leaders.” For those who do not know, LGBT stands for lesbian gay bisexual transgender. The standing result from the votes, which banned same-sex marriage, has been an ongoing issue since the election; and almost fifty percent of Californians are unhappy with the outcome. It affects an abundance of the population and a range of men, women, and transgender.
A battle continues over same-sex marriage in California. Many of the people who are part of an equality act are discouraged with the millions of dollars spent during the election to sway voters to say yes on 8. Measure 8 passed with a 52 to 48 percent vote with the majority believing marriage should be between a man and a woman. People in the gay rights movement will need even more participation next time there is a vote in hopes to win. The 80 million dollars was a record raised by supporters, however sadly many feel it went to waste. The conflict will linger on and there is no telling when equality for same-sex marriage will be accepted; but many same sex supporters will be ready when the next round comes.
Lead #1: A local couple that was in a traffic accident back in March was awarded $150,000 in damages yesterday at the Butte County Court. The money was for injuries they had suffered during the accident.
Lead #2: Another snowstorm is shown in the forecast to hit the Sierras today. This will be one of the many in a series of storms to come.
Lead #3: Today police confirmed three firefighters were injured when they had to evacuate 41 families from a burning six-story building on 204 Union Ave.
Leads Exercise #2
One Hundred thirty one passengers were killed yesterday on a US airplane outside Pittsburgh. The plane, which was traveling from Chicago, launched into the pavement as it was preparing to land; this is marked as the worst plane crash for the US in the last three years.
Top News #1
The article that caught my interest this past week was on the cover page of the San Francisco Chronicle on Sunday January 25, 2009. It is titled “ LGBT groups unhappy with No on 8 leaders.” For those who do not know, LGBT stands for lesbian gay bisexual transgender. The standing result from the votes, which banned same-sex marriage, has been an ongoing issue since the election; and almost fifty percent of Californians are unhappy with the outcome. It affects an abundance of the population and a range of men, women, and transgender.
A battle continues over same-sex marriage in California. Many of the people who are part of an equality act are discouraged with the millions of dollars spent during the election to sway voters to say yes on 8. Measure 8 passed with a 52 to 48 percent vote with the majority believing marriage should be between a man and a woman. People in the gay rights movement will need even more participation next time there is a vote in hopes to win. The 80 million dollars was a record raised by supporters, however sadly many feel it went to waste. The conflict will linger on and there is no telling when equality for same-sex marriage will be accepted; but many same sex supporters will be ready when the next round comes.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
hello class
Hello everyone my name is Linsay and this is the first journalism class I am taking here at SJSU. It is part of my minor which is public relations. I am starting school part time right now as well as working full time. My major is in health science and I plan to complete it within the next few years. I had taken some time off of school to work and save money and now I'm ready to jump back in.
I picked my minor in public relations because I have always been interested in writing and media. The aspects of the media that catch my interest the most would be television, advertising, and magazines. I have grown up around all of it and have always been intrigued by how the different aspects are put together. I hope to improve my skills in writing about the news and media and have a stronger sense of what goes on to put a story together.
I picked my minor in public relations because I have always been interested in writing and media. The aspects of the media that catch my interest the most would be television, advertising, and magazines. I have grown up around all of it and have always been intrigued by how the different aspects are put together. I hope to improve my skills in writing about the news and media and have a stronger sense of what goes on to put a story together.
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