Bill And Teds African Journey
POSTED: Dec 9, 2007
Logan, Utah-- Bill Gates and Ted Turner were seen getting off of a private jet together earlier today in Abuja, Nigeria. This visit to Africa comes as a result of several meetings and phone conversations with African officials regarding a healthcare education project in Nigeria and other countries in Africa, according to Mayor Malik Ok of Abuja. An official announcement on the project, according to Gates, will come within the next month.
Speculation over the visits suggests that The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Ted Turner are planning on funding a project to help educate the African people. "We just don’t have the funds to educate our people", Mayor Ok said, when asked about Gates and Turners contributions he described them as very generous individuals.
The general plan as described by Ok is to build more educational facilities to educate his people on healthcare topics so that less people die from diseases in Africa. The education Ok says is "Not for degrees but for health, too many infants are dying”.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is guided by the belief that every life has equal value, and works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people’s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. The accomplishments of the foundation stretch from the United States around the globe.
Ted Turner created the United Nations Foundation in 1997 and strongly encouraged others to engage in a new spirit of philanthropy aimed at creating a better world. And he promised to utilize the UN Foundation to help foster a new spirit of philanthropy throughout the world.
Warren Buffett, who has donated billions to the gates foundation and many others, is also a large contributor to the project.
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Practice News Story 1: Accident
Van Accident Kills Utah State Students
Posted 11-28-07
Tremonton Utah—A 15-passenger van carrying 10 Utah State University Agriculture students and their instructor rolled several times on southbound I-80 near Tremonton around 4:00 p.m. today. Seven of the passengers were reported dead on scene, and the remaining four were taken to neighboring hospitals.
According to Luetenant Jason Jensen, who was the first officer on scene, speed was definitely a factor in this accident.
Kyle Holden was traveling in a separate car with the group and said that he had passed the van right before the accident occurred. Holden told us that he saw smoke coming from one of the tires, like a tire had blown out, which is an expected cause of the crash.
Noel Cocket, who is the dean of the agriculture department at Utah State had this to say, "This is one of the best classes we have ever had, some of them are married, some have children, this is going to be hard to get through.
Posted 11-28-07
Tremonton Utah—A 15-passenger van carrying 10 Utah State University Agriculture students and their instructor rolled several times on southbound I-80 near Tremonton around 4:00 p.m. today. Seven of the passengers were reported dead on scene, and the remaining four were taken to neighboring hospitals.
According to Luetenant Jason Jensen, who was the first officer on scene, speed was definitely a factor in this accident.
Kyle Holden was traveling in a separate car with the group and said that he had passed the van right before the accident occurred. Holden told us that he saw smoke coming from one of the tires, like a tire had blown out, which is an expected cause of the crash.
Noel Cocket, who is the dean of the agriculture department at Utah State had this to say, "This is one of the best classes we have ever had, some of them are married, some have children, this is going to be hard to get through.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Practice News Story #10 Investigative
Bill And Teds African Journey
POSTED: Nov. 14, 2007 10:10 a.m.
Logan, Utah-- Bill Gates and Ted Turner were seen getting off of a private jet together earlier today in Abuja, Nigeria. This visit to Africa comes as a result of several meetings and phone conversations with African officials regarding a healthcare education project in Nigeria and other countries in Africa, according to Mayor Malik Ok of Abuja. An officail announcement on the project, according to Gates, will come within the next month.
Speculation over the visits suggests that The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Ted Turner are planning on funding a project to help educate the African people. "We just don’t have the funds to educate our people", Mayor Ok said, when asked about Gates and Turners contributions he described them as very generous individuals.
The general plan as described by Ok is to build more educational facilities to educate his people on healthcare topics so that less people die from diseases in Africa. The education Ok says is "Not for degrees but for health, too many infants are dying.
Warren Buffett is also a large contributor to the project.
POSTED: Nov. 14, 2007 10:10 a.m.
Logan, Utah-- Bill Gates and Ted Turner were seen getting off of a private jet together earlier today in Abuja, Nigeria. This visit to Africa comes as a result of several meetings and phone conversations with African officials regarding a healthcare education project in Nigeria and other countries in Africa, according to Mayor Malik Ok of Abuja. An officail announcement on the project, according to Gates, will come within the next month.
Speculation over the visits suggests that The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Ted Turner are planning on funding a project to help educate the African people. "We just don’t have the funds to educate our people", Mayor Ok said, when asked about Gates and Turners contributions he described them as very generous individuals.
The general plan as described by Ok is to build more educational facilities to educate his people on healthcare topics so that less people die from diseases in Africa. The education Ok says is "Not for degrees but for health, too many infants are dying.
Warren Buffett is also a large contributor to the project.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Practice News Story 9: Sports
Jazz Edge Out Cavaliers
POSTED: Nov. 7, 2007, 10:56 pm
Salt Lake City—Andrei "AK-47" Kirilenko and the Utah Jazz conquered LeBron "King" James and the Cleveland Cavaliers last night 106 to 99.
The Jazz were dominant in holding their lead the entire game, though the score was tied 8 times throughout the contest, the Jazz never trailed from start to finish.
Kirilenko had a dynamite game. AK-47 contrasted this game with their last bout against the LA Lakers by saying, "After our last game when Kobe blocked my shot, I decided I was going to block shots". And block shots he did, with 21 blocks, many of which while defending "King" James himself. Kirilenko also had respectable 21 points in the game.
LeBron James said in a press conference following the game that the crowd took his team out of the contest. " Utahs crowd is one of the loudest, this is their home, and they protect it well".
The games leading scorer as Carlos Boozer with 29 pts. 1 point over James who had 28 pts.
POSTED: Nov. 7, 2007, 10:56 pm
Salt Lake City—Andrei "AK-47" Kirilenko and the Utah Jazz conquered LeBron "King" James and the Cleveland Cavaliers last night 106 to 99.
The Jazz were dominant in holding their lead the entire game, though the score was tied 8 times throughout the contest, the Jazz never trailed from start to finish.
Kirilenko had a dynamite game. AK-47 contrasted this game with their last bout against the LA Lakers by saying, "After our last game when Kobe blocked my shot, I decided I was going to block shots". And block shots he did, with 21 blocks, many of which while defending "King" James himself. Kirilenko also had respectable 21 points in the game.
LeBron James said in a press conference following the game that the crowd took his team out of the contest. " Utahs crowd is one of the loudest, this is their home, and they protect it well".
The games leading scorer as Carlos Boozer with 29 pts. 1 point over James who had 28 pts.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Extra Practice News Story 8
Oct. 31, 2007
Palo-Alto, California—Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG and LSE: GGEA) has officially made a hostile takeover bid involving the purchase of Time Warner Inc. (NYSE: TWX), for a sum of 60 billion dollars in debt, cash, and stocks.
This offer came "out of the blue", as Time Warner CEO Richard D. Parsons stated today. As far as Time Warner accepting the offer, Parsons explained that Time Warner will need to do a lot of their own analysis to determine their decision, but that they are interested in negotiation. Parsons expects Time Warners full decision to take a couple of months.
Dr. Eric Schmidt CEO and chairman of Google told us that their offer had overpriced the actual value of Time Warner by 10 billion dollars. The 60 billion dollar offer would consist of 10 billion in cash, 45 billion in stocks, and 5 billion in assumed debt. In response to why Google was so interested in this acquisition Schmidt stated," we have relied on consumer production of our content", citing the popular Youtube as an example, and added "We have no content production of our own, Time Warner does.
Industry analyst Paul Kim told us, “I think Time Warner would be foolish not to accept Googles offer”. Kim stated that Time Warners stock is inflated right now and with the extra 10 billion dollars on top of that value, it would be unwise for Time Warner not to accept. Weather or not the Federal Communications Commission will allow such a takeover, is yet to be seen. Kim also cited the merger between AOL LLC., and Time Warner in 2001 as being unsuccessful and said when rferring to the Google offer, “This could be another match made in heaven that goes to hell, but I don’t think so”.
Palo-Alto, California—Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG and LSE: GGEA) has officially made a hostile takeover bid involving the purchase of Time Warner Inc. (NYSE: TWX), for a sum of 60 billion dollars in debt, cash, and stocks.
This offer came "out of the blue", as Time Warner CEO Richard D. Parsons stated today. As far as Time Warner accepting the offer, Parsons explained that Time Warner will need to do a lot of their own analysis to determine their decision, but that they are interested in negotiation. Parsons expects Time Warners full decision to take a couple of months.
Dr. Eric Schmidt CEO and chairman of Google told us that their offer had overpriced the actual value of Time Warner by 10 billion dollars. The 60 billion dollar offer would consist of 10 billion in cash, 45 billion in stocks, and 5 billion in assumed debt. In response to why Google was so interested in this acquisition Schmidt stated," we have relied on consumer production of our content", citing the popular Youtube as an example, and added "We have no content production of our own, Time Warner does.
Industry analyst Paul Kim told us, “I think Time Warner would be foolish not to accept Googles offer”. Kim stated that Time Warners stock is inflated right now and with the extra 10 billion dollars on top of that value, it would be unwise for Time Warner not to accept. Weather or not the Federal Communications Commission will allow such a takeover, is yet to be seen. Kim also cited the merger between AOL LLC., and Time Warner in 2001 as being unsuccessful and said when rferring to the Google offer, “This could be another match made in heaven that goes to hell, but I don’t think so”.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Practice News Story # 8 Business
Oct. 31, 2007
Palo-Alto California—Google Inc has made a hostile takeover bid involving the purchase of Time Warner Inc. for a sum of 60 billion dollars in debt, cash, and stocks
This offer came "out of the blue", as Time Warner CEO Richard D. Parsons stated today. Parsons explained that Time Warner will need to do a lot of their own analysis to determine their decision, but that they are interested in negotiation. Parsons expects Time Warners full decision to take a couple of months.
Dr. Eric Schmidt CEO and chairman of Google told us that Google had overpriced the actual value of Time Warner by 10 billion dollars. In response to why google was so interested in this acquisition schmidt stated," we have relied on consumer production of our content" and added "We have no content production of our own".
Palo-Alto California—Google Inc has made a hostile takeover bid involving the purchase of Time Warner Inc. for a sum of 60 billion dollars in debt, cash, and stocks
This offer came "out of the blue", as Time Warner CEO Richard D. Parsons stated today. Parsons explained that Time Warner will need to do a lot of their own analysis to determine their decision, but that they are interested in negotiation. Parsons expects Time Warners full decision to take a couple of months.
Dr. Eric Schmidt CEO and chairman of Google told us that Google had overpriced the actual value of Time Warner by 10 billion dollars. In response to why google was so interested in this acquisition schmidt stated," we have relied on consumer production of our content" and added "We have no content production of our own".
Monday, October 29, 2007
Practice News Story #7 Speech
Posted: Nov 19, 1863
Danny Robinson
Gettysburg PA-- President Abraham Lincoln spoke today at the dedication of the Gettysburg Cemetery, the site of the largest battle within the civil war. President Lincoln spoke of the origin of our nation, and the things the nation has always stood for, which are what he says we need to go forward from this war (see attached copy of the address).
At a press conference held shortly after his address, President Lincoln spoke confidently with reporters about his address. The words the President spoke today he feels were divinely inspired, in that he wrote the speech in a single draft with very few corrections, like he was "guided by God", as he put it. " I have always believed that this is a God created nation", the president said, "It’s humbling to be the leader of this nation at this time".
When asked if he felt the war was coming to a close, President Lincoln responded that he feels very confident that in a manner of weeks the war will be over. He also added, "It will take a long time to recover, but we can do it".
Danny Robinson
Gettysburg PA-- President Abraham Lincoln spoke today at the dedication of the Gettysburg Cemetery, the site of the largest battle within the civil war. President Lincoln spoke of the origin of our nation, and the things the nation has always stood for, which are what he says we need to go forward from this war (see attached copy of the address).
At a press conference held shortly after his address, President Lincoln spoke confidently with reporters about his address. The words the President spoke today he feels were divinely inspired, in that he wrote the speech in a single draft with very few corrections, like he was "guided by God", as he put it. " I have always believed that this is a God created nation", the president said, "It’s humbling to be the leader of this nation at this time".
When asked if he felt the war was coming to a close, President Lincoln responded that he feels very confident that in a manner of weeks the war will be over. He also added, "It will take a long time to recover, but we can do it".
Thursday, October 11, 2007
PNS 6 Press Release
For Release: Oct. 11, 2007
Oct. 11, 2007
Clearpoint Instruction LLC
North Logan, UT 84321
(435)760-2084
info@clearpointinstruction.com
http://www.clearpointinstruction.com/
LOGAN, Utah— Attention all healthcare providers. There is a new service available in Cache Valley that you and your patients will benefit from. Clearpoint Instruction LLC is here to help you educate and instruct your patients, and also help your organization to meet the safety standards set forth by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
Clearpoint provides a vast array of instructional and educational materials for your patients. Materials provided range from inpatient/outpatient knee surgery instructional videos, to full range pregnancy wheels to help your expecting mothers to prepare for the different stages of pregnancy. On top of the different media forms of instruction, Clearpoint offers patient education workshops. These workshops will provide your employees and clients the education needed to improve the health of patients, and reduce healthcare costs for your organization. “We are here to help aid organizations in providing the absolute best education and instruction possible to their clients, and by so doing, clients will be happy and healthy” –Preston Parker, Vice President Clearpoint Instruction.
ClearPoint Instruction LLC is a Utah-based company made up of a small team of well-trained and highly-experienced designers. Our staff have degrees in instructional technology, curriculum and instruction, computer science, and graphic design. In addition, they have a combined 40+ years of experience in designing and developing instructional products and educational services. All this education and experience has taught us a simple lesson:
Instruction is not effective if learners don't clearly see the main point.
That is why we use a model-centered approach to design instruction. We start by developing accurate models of what your patients need to know, do, and feel about their own health. Next, we create instructional materials and learning activities that actively engage patients in solving authentic problems related to their health. Finally, we work with you to conduct research that lets you know if the patients are really learning. At ClearPoint Instruction, we are dedicated to designing instruction that works. And we promise you this: Your patients will clearly see the main point.
For more information on Clearpoint products and services Call:
Danny Robinson
Public Relations Coordinator Clearpoint Instruction
(435)770-5071
info@clearpointinstruction.com
Oct. 11, 2007
Clearpoint Instruction LLC
North Logan, UT 84321
(435)760-2084
info@clearpointinstruction.com
http://www.clearpointinstruction.com/
LOGAN, Utah— Attention all healthcare providers. There is a new service available in Cache Valley that you and your patients will benefit from. Clearpoint Instruction LLC is here to help you educate and instruct your patients, and also help your organization to meet the safety standards set forth by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
Clearpoint provides a vast array of instructional and educational materials for your patients. Materials provided range from inpatient/outpatient knee surgery instructional videos, to full range pregnancy wheels to help your expecting mothers to prepare for the different stages of pregnancy. On top of the different media forms of instruction, Clearpoint offers patient education workshops. These workshops will provide your employees and clients the education needed to improve the health of patients, and reduce healthcare costs for your organization. “We are here to help aid organizations in providing the absolute best education and instruction possible to their clients, and by so doing, clients will be happy and healthy” –Preston Parker, Vice President Clearpoint Instruction.
ClearPoint Instruction LLC is a Utah-based company made up of a small team of well-trained and highly-experienced designers. Our staff have degrees in instructional technology, curriculum and instruction, computer science, and graphic design. In addition, they have a combined 40+ years of experience in designing and developing instructional products and educational services. All this education and experience has taught us a simple lesson:
Instruction is not effective if learners don't clearly see the main point.
That is why we use a model-centered approach to design instruction. We start by developing accurate models of what your patients need to know, do, and feel about their own health. Next, we create instructional materials and learning activities that actively engage patients in solving authentic problems related to their health. Finally, we work with you to conduct research that lets you know if the patients are really learning. At ClearPoint Instruction, we are dedicated to designing instruction that works. And we promise you this: Your patients will clearly see the main point.
For more information on Clearpoint products and services Call:
Danny Robinson
Public Relations Coordinator Clearpoint Instruction
(435)770-5071
info@clearpointinstruction.com
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Practice News Story 5: Obituary
SALT LAKE CITY- Seven time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, 36, died on Wednesday Oct. 3 while attempting the world bicycle land speed record on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Salt Lake City Utah.
Lances record attempt was in behalf of his famed Livestrong campaign and had drawn a large crowd on Wednesday. Hundreds of Lance’s supporters and fans had poured onto the salt flats to witness his great feat. At approximately 10:04 a.m. Lance mounted his specially designed bicycle and began his five mile race for speed. Being a self proclaimed speed addict, Lance, as always, was up to the challenge. Upon his return trip of the five mile race Lance collapsed off of his bicycle and somewhere between there on the salty ground and the hospital, passed on. The cause of Lance’s death is still under investigation.
Lance lived a life full of such triumph and strength, that words cannot give him full justice. His life began in the town of Plano Texas. Born on Sept. 18, 1971, Lance was brought up by his mother Linda Armstrong, who was always supportive of his competitive nature. Lance showed success in bicycle racing at an early age. According to his official website (lancearmstrong.com), he turned professional at the mere age of 16, and from there, rode into the history books. Winning an unprecedented seven straight Tour de France titles from 1999-2005. These along with many other victories and honors put suspicions in the minds of critics, of Lance possibly using drug enhancements to heighten his performance. Though he was tested and re-tested more than any other athlete in the world, he never failed a test or was ever legitimately suspected of any illegal drug use.
In the eyes of many Lances bicycle achievements are overshadowed, and in some ways greatly magnified by his greatest achievement, overcoming cancer. On October 2, 1996, Lance found out that his body had been attacked by cancer, spreading from its testicular source through his lungs and brain. Though it was a devastating blow to Lance and his family, Lance showed his never give up attitude from the get go. According to his official website, Lance chose a far more aggressive form of cancer treatment rather than a milder, less painful form, simply because he had a better chance of keeping his lung capacity. Lance fully expected to return to bicycle racing, and knew his lungs would be important. In speaking of his attitude toward beating cancer lance put it best by saying, “We have two options medically and emotionally: give up, or fight like hell”.
Yes, Lance was a cancer survivor, but more than that he showed that a person can, not only survive cancer, but can truly live and succeed in life thereafter.
Lance is survived by his ex wife Kristin and three children, Luke, Isabel, and Grace. Funeral services will be held in Lance’s home town of Austin Texas On Wednesday, Oct. 10.
Lances record attempt was in behalf of his famed Livestrong campaign and had drawn a large crowd on Wednesday. Hundreds of Lance’s supporters and fans had poured onto the salt flats to witness his great feat. At approximately 10:04 a.m. Lance mounted his specially designed bicycle and began his five mile race for speed. Being a self proclaimed speed addict, Lance, as always, was up to the challenge. Upon his return trip of the five mile race Lance collapsed off of his bicycle and somewhere between there on the salty ground and the hospital, passed on. The cause of Lance’s death is still under investigation.
Lance lived a life full of such triumph and strength, that words cannot give him full justice. His life began in the town of Plano Texas. Born on Sept. 18, 1971, Lance was brought up by his mother Linda Armstrong, who was always supportive of his competitive nature. Lance showed success in bicycle racing at an early age. According to his official website (lancearmstrong.com), he turned professional at the mere age of 16, and from there, rode into the history books. Winning an unprecedented seven straight Tour de France titles from 1999-2005. These along with many other victories and honors put suspicions in the minds of critics, of Lance possibly using drug enhancements to heighten his performance. Though he was tested and re-tested more than any other athlete in the world, he never failed a test or was ever legitimately suspected of any illegal drug use.
In the eyes of many Lances bicycle achievements are overshadowed, and in some ways greatly magnified by his greatest achievement, overcoming cancer. On October 2, 1996, Lance found out that his body had been attacked by cancer, spreading from its testicular source through his lungs and brain. Though it was a devastating blow to Lance and his family, Lance showed his never give up attitude from the get go. According to his official website, Lance chose a far more aggressive form of cancer treatment rather than a milder, less painful form, simply because he had a better chance of keeping his lung capacity. Lance fully expected to return to bicycle racing, and knew his lungs would be important. In speaking of his attitude toward beating cancer lance put it best by saying, “We have two options medically and emotionally: give up, or fight like hell”.
Yes, Lance was a cancer survivor, but more than that he showed that a person can, not only survive cancer, but can truly live and succeed in life thereafter.
Lance is survived by his ex wife Kristin and three children, Luke, Isabel, and Grace. Funeral services will be held in Lance’s home town of Austin Texas On Wednesday, Oct. 10.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Practice news Story 4: Court
Posted Sept 26, 2007
Adult and Minor Charged in LDS Church Burglary
Logan, UT- One adult and one Juvenile have been charged with two misdemeanors and a felony in a LDS Church burglary case today. In the Preliminary hearing held today, nough evidence was presented, that the court decided to move forward in the case.
This hearing came as a result of a breaking and entering computer theft last Wednesday Sept. 19th.
The defendants in the case, James Michaels, and his Juvenile accomplice are set to stand trial on October 21st. Both will face Jail time and a maximum fine of $5,000. In the mean time, both have been released on bail from the Cache County Detention Center.
Adult and Minor Charged in LDS Church Burglary
Logan, UT- One adult and one Juvenile have been charged with two misdemeanors and a felony in a LDS Church burglary case today. In the Preliminary hearing held today, nough evidence was presented, that the court decided to move forward in the case.
This hearing came as a result of a breaking and entering computer theft last Wednesday Sept. 19th.
The defendants in the case, James Michaels, and his Juvenile accomplice are set to stand trial on October 21st. Both will face Jail time and a maximum fine of $5,000. In the mean time, both have been released on bail from the Cache County Detention Center.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Practice News Story 3: Crime
LDS Church Burglarized
Danny Robinson
Sometime after 2 a.m. yesterday morning a meetinghouse of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 1600 East and 900 North in Logan was burglarized.
Bob Knotz, manager of the church Physical Management Department, arrived first on the scene around 6 a.m. yesterday morning. Knotz manages the physical aspect of 4 other church buildings, and was hoping to get an early start on replacing some ceiling tiles in the meetinghouse. When he arrived he noticed something strange, the outer door to the building which is normally locked, was already opened. As Knotz walked in he noticed two shattered computer monitors lying on the floor. “It was obvious something was wrong” Knotz said “I immediately called the police”.
Sherriff Deputy Geoffrey Hasty, of the Logan City Sheriff’s Department responded to the call. Deputy Hasty told us that there were at least two individuals involved in the crime. One suspect found a way into the building thru an open window located in the church’s Bishops Office, then unlocked one of the outside doors to let an accomplice in. The window the suspect entered through was left open the night before by Bishop Larry Shirk, the Bishop of the congregation. Bishop Shirk had opened the window as he finished some late meetings with members of his congregation, to listen to the rain outside. When it came time for Shirk and his counselor to check windows, doors, and lock up the building (around 11 p.m.), his office window went unchecked. “This is my fault”, Shirk said, “I left the window open”. Shirk went on to say, “I’m just glad nobody was in the building, these may have been very desperate individuals”.
Evelyn Breathwaite, whose home is directly behind the church , said she was woken up by the sound of breaking glass around 2:20 a.m. but had dismissed the noise for a garbage truck and went back to sleep. Mrs. Breathwaite has lived in her home for over 50 years, and says she has never known anything like this to happen. “The church is here to do good, to have things stolen from a charity type organization is a horrible thing”.
According to Deputy Hasty, two CPU’s were stolen out of the bishop’s office; the monitors to those computers were left broken close to one of the doors where Knotz found them. Between the damage of the monitors and the taking of the two computers, it’s estimated that a value over $600 was lost. Police are optimistic about finding the perpetrators. Through what Hasty calls “ample fingerprints” and the use of the departments K-9 units the police already have suspects. “We have two persons of interest at this time” Hasty said, “but we are not yet releasing names”.
Danny Robinson
Sometime after 2 a.m. yesterday morning a meetinghouse of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 1600 East and 900 North in Logan was burglarized.
Bob Knotz, manager of the church Physical Management Department, arrived first on the scene around 6 a.m. yesterday morning. Knotz manages the physical aspect of 4 other church buildings, and was hoping to get an early start on replacing some ceiling tiles in the meetinghouse. When he arrived he noticed something strange, the outer door to the building which is normally locked, was already opened. As Knotz walked in he noticed two shattered computer monitors lying on the floor. “It was obvious something was wrong” Knotz said “I immediately called the police”.
Sherriff Deputy Geoffrey Hasty, of the Logan City Sheriff’s Department responded to the call. Deputy Hasty told us that there were at least two individuals involved in the crime. One suspect found a way into the building thru an open window located in the church’s Bishops Office, then unlocked one of the outside doors to let an accomplice in. The window the suspect entered through was left open the night before by Bishop Larry Shirk, the Bishop of the congregation. Bishop Shirk had opened the window as he finished some late meetings with members of his congregation, to listen to the rain outside. When it came time for Shirk and his counselor to check windows, doors, and lock up the building (around 11 p.m.), his office window went unchecked. “This is my fault”, Shirk said, “I left the window open”. Shirk went on to say, “I’m just glad nobody was in the building, these may have been very desperate individuals”.
Evelyn Breathwaite, whose home is directly behind the church , said she was woken up by the sound of breaking glass around 2:20 a.m. but had dismissed the noise for a garbage truck and went back to sleep. Mrs. Breathwaite has lived in her home for over 50 years, and says she has never known anything like this to happen. “The church is here to do good, to have things stolen from a charity type organization is a horrible thing”.
According to Deputy Hasty, two CPU’s were stolen out of the bishop’s office; the monitors to those computers were left broken close to one of the doors where Knotz found them. Between the damage of the monitors and the taking of the two computers, it’s estimated that a value over $600 was lost. Police are optimistic about finding the perpetrators. Through what Hasty calls “ample fingerprints” and the use of the departments K-9 units the police already have suspects. “We have two persons of interest at this time” Hasty said, “but we are not yet releasing names”.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Practice News Story 2: Fire
Ogden restaurant/apartment fire
Yesterday afternoon a fire broke out at Pedro’s restaurant on Washington Blvd in Ogden and spread to apartments above the restaurant. According to Deputy Fire Chief Greg Chamberlain the fire dept. received the call around 2:00 yesterday afternoon, and the department had the fire put out within an hour. The fire started in the kitchen of the restaurant and spread through the rest of the building. All together five people were in the building all escaped with only minor injuries. Deputy Chief Chamberlain said, "I’m just glad we got everybody out", he continued, "Even thought the building is a total loss, It’s human life that’s important, so I would consider this a success".
Two of the people inside were in Pedros Restaurant, one customer and the owner of the Restaurant Pedro Gonzales. Pedro has been in business here for almost two years, and says he was cooking in the kitchen when the fire he was cooking with, spread onto some grease, creating a grease fire. "I grabbed the extinguisher and tried to put it out but I couldn’t put it out fast enough". Pedro then yelled for the customer in the restaurant to call for some help, that’s when the fire dept. was notified. Pedro suffered burns on his hands and was treated at Mckay-Dee Hospital.
The other three people in the building ; Pedro’s brother Miguel and Miguels two daughters 4 and 2 upstairs in an apartment. All escaped with only slight smoke inhalation.
The owner of the building Rachael Calhoon said " I’m just glad everyone’s able to walk away from this". She said the building will likely be re-built and Pedros Restaurant will be back.
-Danny Robinson
USU Jcom 1130
Yesterday afternoon a fire broke out at Pedro’s restaurant on Washington Blvd in Ogden and spread to apartments above the restaurant. According to Deputy Fire Chief Greg Chamberlain the fire dept. received the call around 2:00 yesterday afternoon, and the department had the fire put out within an hour. The fire started in the kitchen of the restaurant and spread through the rest of the building. All together five people were in the building all escaped with only minor injuries. Deputy Chief Chamberlain said, "I’m just glad we got everybody out", he continued, "Even thought the building is a total loss, It’s human life that’s important, so I would consider this a success".
Two of the people inside were in Pedros Restaurant, one customer and the owner of the Restaurant Pedro Gonzales. Pedro has been in business here for almost two years, and says he was cooking in the kitchen when the fire he was cooking with, spread onto some grease, creating a grease fire. "I grabbed the extinguisher and tried to put it out but I couldn’t put it out fast enough". Pedro then yelled for the customer in the restaurant to call for some help, that’s when the fire dept. was notified. Pedro suffered burns on his hands and was treated at Mckay-Dee Hospital.
The other three people in the building ; Pedro’s brother Miguel and Miguels two daughters 4 and 2 upstairs in an apartment. All escaped with only slight smoke inhalation.
The owner of the building Rachael Calhoon said " I’m just glad everyone’s able to walk away from this". She said the building will likely be re-built and Pedros Restaurant will be back.
-Danny Robinson
USU Jcom 1130
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Accident PNS #1
Field Trip Van Crash Kills Seven USU Students and Instructor
Danny Robinson
Earlier today on Interstate 84 west of Tremonton, a large passenger van carrying 10 Utah State University Agriculture students and their instructor, lost control, and rolled multiple times ejecting all passengers from the vehicle.
The group of students was on a field trip, as part of Ag week at Utah State. The van they were in was part of a caravan of vehicles traveling along I-84. Kyle Holden, a friend of many of the students and a former student of the instructor driving the van, was part of the caravan, driving his own personal vehicle. Kyle spoke to reporters at a press conference this morning. Kyle stated that he was driving along side of the van at the time of the accident. Kyle looked over at the instructor driving the van, he said “I saw smoke from the back area, his (the driver) face changed like he had to gain control”. He later added, “It looked like the tire exploded”. Kyle then described the van swerving out of control and rolling multiple times, throwing the students and instructor from the vehicle. “These were my friends”, Kyle said… “I can’t believe this is even happening,…It’s hard to talk about”.
The exact cause to the crash is still under investigation. Officer Jason Jensen of the Utah Highway Patrol, was patrolling Interstate 84, traveling only half a mile behind the van at the time of the crash, and was the first officer on scene. Officer Jensen described the condition of the van as “absolutely destroyed” when he arrived, with all passengers outside of the van having been ejected. All of the passengers were male. Officer Jensen called for medical personnel, and said that the medics arrived within 5 minutes. Two Life Flight units were dispatched to carry some of the passengers to Ogden Regional Hospital, while others were taken to a hospital in Brigham City. Officer Jensen told reporters that the local police department is currently investigating the crash, which could take a few months, with the federal investigation taking closer to a year.
Stan Albright, President of Utah State University also spoke at the press conference this morning. “This is a great tragedy four our University” President Albright said, “We are in the middle of contacting family”, of the students involved, stating also that the names of the students would all be released at the same time, as soon as all of the family were contacted. President Albright did however release the name of the driver of the van, as being Evan Parker an Agriculture department instructor, and that parker as well as seven of the students have been pronounced dead. Six of them were pronounced dead at the scene and two were said to be dead on arrival at the hospital, with the remaining three of the eleven passengers listed as being in critical condition. President Albright said that memorial services will be planned and held at the University.
Danny Robinson
Earlier today on Interstate 84 west of Tremonton, a large passenger van carrying 10 Utah State University Agriculture students and their instructor, lost control, and rolled multiple times ejecting all passengers from the vehicle.
The group of students was on a field trip, as part of Ag week at Utah State. The van they were in was part of a caravan of vehicles traveling along I-84. Kyle Holden, a friend of many of the students and a former student of the instructor driving the van, was part of the caravan, driving his own personal vehicle. Kyle spoke to reporters at a press conference this morning. Kyle stated that he was driving along side of the van at the time of the accident. Kyle looked over at the instructor driving the van, he said “I saw smoke from the back area, his (the driver) face changed like he had to gain control”. He later added, “It looked like the tire exploded”. Kyle then described the van swerving out of control and rolling multiple times, throwing the students and instructor from the vehicle. “These were my friends”, Kyle said… “I can’t believe this is even happening,…It’s hard to talk about”.
The exact cause to the crash is still under investigation. Officer Jason Jensen of the Utah Highway Patrol, was patrolling Interstate 84, traveling only half a mile behind the van at the time of the crash, and was the first officer on scene. Officer Jensen described the condition of the van as “absolutely destroyed” when he arrived, with all passengers outside of the van having been ejected. All of the passengers were male. Officer Jensen called for medical personnel, and said that the medics arrived within 5 minutes. Two Life Flight units were dispatched to carry some of the passengers to Ogden Regional Hospital, while others were taken to a hospital in Brigham City. Officer Jensen told reporters that the local police department is currently investigating the crash, which could take a few months, with the federal investigation taking closer to a year.
Stan Albright, President of Utah State University also spoke at the press conference this morning. “This is a great tragedy four our University” President Albright said, “We are in the middle of contacting family”, of the students involved, stating also that the names of the students would all be released at the same time, as soon as all of the family were contacted. President Albright did however release the name of the driver of the van, as being Evan Parker an Agriculture department instructor, and that parker as well as seven of the students have been pronounced dead. Six of them were pronounced dead at the scene and two were said to be dead on arrival at the hospital, with the remaining three of the eleven passengers listed as being in critical condition. President Albright said that memorial services will be planned and held at the University.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
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