Chapter 9
3. c. With over 100 countries participating/ Expo 2014 officially opens in Yeosu/ South Korea// 33-thousand tickets were sold opening day// The port city 185 miles south of Seoul is hosting the largest number of robots in the history of expos///
d. A married couple and a jewelry store owner are facing multiple state charges for breaking into 60 homes in eastern Missouri and selling items the couple stole// Police say they found stolen property in the Fenton couple's home as well as S&S Jewelers in Warrenton/ a front for illegal sales///
Word count: 90
9.
For print:
A Liberty University football quarterback was arrested yesterday for illegally attempting to flee the scene of an accident.
Betty Bornokowski, the Lynchburg Police Department Spokeswoman, said twenty-year-old Brian O'Neil was caught by police as he attempted to leave the scene at 26 North 9th St. without first notifying the other vehicle's owner. The accident occurred at 1 a.m. Tuesday morning. Although no one was injured, O'Neil may face felony charges if the damage to the car is estimated to be worth more than $1,000.
O'Neil was released after posting his $5,000 bail.
Nothing was said, either from football coach Harry Winkle or Liberty's athletic department, about a suspension from the football team. The quarterback took over the position when the original starter, Franklin James, got injured during spring training.
For broadcast:
A Liberty University football quarterback was arrested yesterday for attempting to flee the scene of an accident// The accident occurred at 1 a.m. Tuesday morning at 26 South 9th St// Although no one was injured/ twenty-year-old Brian O'Neil may face felony charges if the damage to the car is significant enough// O'Neil was released after posting his $5,000 bail///
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Pop Culture CNA
Bobbi Kristina Put Back into Coma After Suffering Seizures
The 21-year-old daughter of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, Bobbi Kristina, was put in a medically-induced coma after she was found unresponsive in a bathtub on January 31. Doctors attempted to take her off the medication last week, but had to put her back into coma because she began having seizures. The Brown family is asking for prayers.
From 'People': 'America's Next Top Model Alum Mirjana Puhar Dead in Apparent Triple Homicide'
A nineteen-year-old former contestant on America's Next Top Model was found dead on Tuesday, along with her boyfriend, Jonathan Alvarado, and his roommate, Jusmar Gonzaaga-Garcia. The triple homicide occurred in Charlotte, North Carolina, Nineteen-year-old Emmanuel Jesus Rangel was arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree murder, and was also found connected to a murder in Matthews, North Carolina, on Sunday.
'American Sniper' Posed to Take Katniss Out as Top-Grossing 2014 Release
The Warner Bros./Village Roadshow's film American Sniper is expected to surpass The Hunger Games: Mockingjay- Part 1, as the highest-grossing release of 2014. This weekend will mark American Sniper's tenth and has accrued $322.59 million. Last weekend the film was nominated for six Oscars, and won one of these for best sound editing.
The 21-year-old daughter of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, Bobbi Kristina, was put in a medically-induced coma after she was found unresponsive in a bathtub on January 31. Doctors attempted to take her off the medication last week, but had to put her back into coma because she began having seizures. The Brown family is asking for prayers.
From 'People': 'America's Next Top Model Alum Mirjana Puhar Dead in Apparent Triple Homicide'
A nineteen-year-old former contestant on America's Next Top Model was found dead on Tuesday, along with her boyfriend, Jonathan Alvarado, and his roommate, Jusmar Gonzaaga-Garcia. The triple homicide occurred in Charlotte, North Carolina, Nineteen-year-old Emmanuel Jesus Rangel was arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree murder, and was also found connected to a murder in Matthews, North Carolina, on Sunday.
'American Sniper' Posed to Take Katniss Out as Top-Grossing 2014 Release
The Warner Bros./Village Roadshow's film American Sniper is expected to surpass The Hunger Games: Mockingjay- Part 1, as the highest-grossing release of 2014. This weekend will mark American Sniper's tenth and has accrued $322.59 million. Last weekend the film was nominated for six Oscars, and won one of these for best sound editing.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Workbook Assignment #6
Chapter 9
2.
a. Yes, they emphasize immediacy by using verbs such as "is" and "are", rather than their past tense counterparts. There is also a sense of immediacy in that the news is current/recent (ex.: B. was from today)
b. A. is not written in conversational style, but B. and C. are. The first example uses too many big words, such as "validation of his conservative fiscal vision". It is likely that not all viewers will know what this means, nor would a sentence such as this typically be said in normal conversation.
c. I think both stories A. and C. could stand for a little cutting down to size, but B. seems to be written tightly.
d. For A., this goes back again to the conversational style question; the story is extremely wordy, and therefore is not as clear as it should be. B. is clear and C. is better than A., but could have been arranged differently to make it even clearer.
3. St. Louis alderwoman Kacie Starr Triplett says that between the north and south of the city, Delmar Boulevard "has served as an unofficial line of racial demarcation n St. Louis", and proposed that it receive the honorary name of Barack Obama Boulevard.
Four other city aldermen sponsor Triplett's proposal, which was introduced last night at a St. Louis Board of Aldermen meeting.
(ideas for video- a shot of Delmar Boulevard, close-up of its current street sign, a photo of Barack Obama, video footage from the alderman meeting)
2.
a. Yes, they emphasize immediacy by using verbs such as "is" and "are", rather than their past tense counterparts. There is also a sense of immediacy in that the news is current/recent (ex.: B. was from today)
b. A. is not written in conversational style, but B. and C. are. The first example uses too many big words, such as "validation of his conservative fiscal vision". It is likely that not all viewers will know what this means, nor would a sentence such as this typically be said in normal conversation.
c. I think both stories A. and C. could stand for a little cutting down to size, but B. seems to be written tightly.
d. For A., this goes back again to the conversational style question; the story is extremely wordy, and therefore is not as clear as it should be. B. is clear and C. is better than A., but could have been arranged differently to make it even clearer.
3. St. Louis alderwoman Kacie Starr Triplett says that between the north and south of the city, Delmar Boulevard "has served as an unofficial line of racial demarcation n St. Louis", and proposed that it receive the honorary name of Barack Obama Boulevard.
Four other city aldermen sponsor Triplett's proposal, which was introduced last night at a St. Louis Board of Aldermen meeting.
(ideas for video- a shot of Delmar Boulevard, close-up of its current street sign, a photo of Barack Obama, video footage from the alderman meeting)
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Entertainment CNA
Member of Nicki Minaj's Road Crew Dead After Stabbing in Philadelphia
After only being at the tour rehearsal for two days, two members of Nicki Minaj's road crew were stabbed outside of a bar in Philadelphia Tuesday night. De'Vonn Pickett died from his wounds and Eric Parker is in critical condition after the attack.
Vanilla Ice: Rapper, reality host, now burglar?
Robert Van Winkle, more popularly known as rapper Vanilla Ice, was taken into custody Wednesday and charged with burglary and grand theft. Van Winkle, also a former reality TV host, was working as a real estate flipper, when he allegedly was involved in the theft of a property next to the Lantana house he was renovating sometime between December 2014 and February 2015. The stolen property, including furniture, bicycles, and a pool heater were found in Palm Beach County at a house connected to Van Winkle.
Why Iggy Azalea is taking a break from Twitter
Australian rapper Iggy Azalea decided Thursday to take a break from social media site Twitter because of negative and draining tweets aimed at her. Returning from a trip with Los Angeles Laker Nick Young, Azalea discovered someone photographed her on the beach and released the photos on social media. The negative comments criticizing her beach body caused the rapper to leave her twitter account to her management team.
After only being at the tour rehearsal for two days, two members of Nicki Minaj's road crew were stabbed outside of a bar in Philadelphia Tuesday night. De'Vonn Pickett died from his wounds and Eric Parker is in critical condition after the attack.
Vanilla Ice: Rapper, reality host, now burglar?
Robert Van Winkle, more popularly known as rapper Vanilla Ice, was taken into custody Wednesday and charged with burglary and grand theft. Van Winkle, also a former reality TV host, was working as a real estate flipper, when he allegedly was involved in the theft of a property next to the Lantana house he was renovating sometime between December 2014 and February 2015. The stolen property, including furniture, bicycles, and a pool heater were found in Palm Beach County at a house connected to Van Winkle.
Why Iggy Azalea is taking a break from Twitter
Australian rapper Iggy Azalea decided Thursday to take a break from social media site Twitter because of negative and draining tweets aimed at her. Returning from a trip with Los Angeles Laker Nick Young, Azalea discovered someone photographed her on the beach and released the photos on social media. The negative comments criticizing her beach body caused the rapper to leave her twitter account to her management team.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Sports CNA
Chicago Jackie Robinson West Little League stripped of U.S. championship
The U.S. Little League Championship title has been stripped from the Jackie Robinson West all-stars team, their administrator fired, and team manager suspended after it was found that they used players outside of their designated district. An investigation found that Jackie Robinson West used an outdated map to determine their district boundaries. Little League stripped not only this championship title, but all tournament victories; the championship has instead gone to Las Vegas Mountain Ridge Little League.
Former UNLV and Fresno State head coach Jerry Tarkanian has died
The former UNLV head coach that led the Runnin' Rebels to the 1991 national title, Jerry Tarkanian, died at 84 years of age. Lovingly known as "Coach Tark", Tarkanian was inducted into the hall of fame in 2013 after ending his career with a total of 729 wins in all levels of basketball. He was admitted to the hospital Monday night and passed away this morning.
Alex Rodriguez Offers Apology in Meeting With Yankees
Alex Rodriguez requested a meeting with top Yankees executives and they met at Yankee Stadium Tuesday. He did this to apologize and attempt to smooth over hard feelings between the team and Rodriguez. He was suspended all last season for using performance-enhancing drugs, but will be returning this season and was contracted for the next three years.
The U.S. Little League Championship title has been stripped from the Jackie Robinson West all-stars team, their administrator fired, and team manager suspended after it was found that they used players outside of their designated district. An investigation found that Jackie Robinson West used an outdated map to determine their district boundaries. Little League stripped not only this championship title, but all tournament victories; the championship has instead gone to Las Vegas Mountain Ridge Little League.
Former UNLV and Fresno State head coach Jerry Tarkanian has died
The former UNLV head coach that led the Runnin' Rebels to the 1991 national title, Jerry Tarkanian, died at 84 years of age. Lovingly known as "Coach Tark", Tarkanian was inducted into the hall of fame in 2013 after ending his career with a total of 729 wins in all levels of basketball. He was admitted to the hospital Monday night and passed away this morning.
Alex Rodriguez Offers Apology in Meeting With Yankees
Alex Rodriguez requested a meeting with top Yankees executives and they met at Yankee Stadium Tuesday. He did this to apologize and attempt to smooth over hard feelings between the team and Rodriguez. He was suspended all last season for using performance-enhancing drugs, but will be returning this season and was contracted for the next three years.
Monday, February 9, 2015
Workbook Assigment #5
20 a.
A Springfield couple were killed and two others wounded after a two-car accident at the corner of Ninth and Elm streets at 4:30 pm Monday afternoon.
The couple, James, 55, and Martha, 60, Westenhaver were hit broadside by a car that had ran a red light. Their vehicle rolled over three times until coming to rest against a light pole. In the other vehicle, James West and his passenger, Samuel Blackwater, both suffered injuries.
Police have ticketed West for careless and imprudent driving; it is yet to be determined whether he will face involuntary manslaughter charges. West had a broken leg and possible concussion, while Blackwater suffered two broken arms and a broken nose.
James Westenhaver was president of the Merchants National Bank in Springfield, and had been employed there for 33 years. He also served as chairman of the United Way this year and treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce. His wife hosted a talk show on the local television station KTGG.
Funeral arrangements for the Westenhavers have not been completed.
20 b.
A Springfield couple were killed after being broadsided in their car by a separate car that ran a red light; the accident occurred Monday afternoon.
James West and his passenger, Samuel Blackwater, were driving south on Ninth Street when West reportedly drove through a red light and hit James and Martha Westenhaver at 4:30 pm Monday. West suffered a broken leg and possible concssion, while Blackwater broke both of his arms as well as his nose.
West was ticketed for careless and imprudent driving; however, it is yet to be determined whether he will face involuntary manslaughter charges.
James died at the age of 55, Martha at age 60. Funeral arrangements for the couple are yet to be finalized.
A Springfield couple were killed and two others wounded after a two-car accident at the corner of Ninth and Elm streets at 4:30 pm Monday afternoon.
The couple, James, 55, and Martha, 60, Westenhaver were hit broadside by a car that had ran a red light. Their vehicle rolled over three times until coming to rest against a light pole. In the other vehicle, James West and his passenger, Samuel Blackwater, both suffered injuries.
Police have ticketed West for careless and imprudent driving; it is yet to be determined whether he will face involuntary manslaughter charges. West had a broken leg and possible concussion, while Blackwater suffered two broken arms and a broken nose.
James Westenhaver was president of the Merchants National Bank in Springfield, and had been employed there for 33 years. He also served as chairman of the United Way this year and treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce. His wife hosted a talk show on the local television station KTGG.
Funeral arrangements for the Westenhavers have not been completed.
20 b.
A Springfield couple were killed after being broadsided in their car by a separate car that ran a red light; the accident occurred Monday afternoon.
James West and his passenger, Samuel Blackwater, were driving south on Ninth Street when West reportedly drove through a red light and hit James and Martha Westenhaver at 4:30 pm Monday. West suffered a broken leg and possible concssion, while Blackwater broke both of his arms as well as his nose.
West was ticketed for careless and imprudent driving; however, it is yet to be determined whether he will face involuntary manslaughter charges.
James died at the age of 55, Martha at age 60. Funeral arrangements for the couple are yet to be finalized.
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Workbook Assignment #4
Chap. 6
11.
Who: Amtrak train called the Colonial
What: Collided with three Contrail locomotives on a switch that merges four tracks into two
Where: Near Chase, Md.
When: 1:30 p.m. today
Why: Larry Case, Amtrak spokesman: The Contrail diesels, like the Amtrak, were northbound. The Contrail had apparently run a stop sign.
Other: At least 15 dead, 175 injured. Worst accident in Amtrak's history
Lead: What is being called the worst accident in Amtrak's history, leaving at least 15 dead and 175 injured, occurred early this afternoon when three Conrail locomotives and an Amtrak train collided near Chase, Md.
12.
a. Mayor Juanita Williams announced at a news conference yesterday she won't be running for re-election but supports council member Hong Xiang.
b. When asked about a re-election yesterday at a Springfield City Hall news conference, Mayor Juanita Williams announced she will not be running again, but will instead be supporting First Ward Council Member Hong Xiang.
c. At a news conference held at Springfield City Hall friday, Mayor Juanita Williams announced her plans to not run for re-election, but instead to support the campaign of First Ward Council Member Hong Xiang.
11.
Who: Amtrak train called the Colonial
What: Collided with three Contrail locomotives on a switch that merges four tracks into two
Where: Near Chase, Md.
When: 1:30 p.m. today
Why: Larry Case, Amtrak spokesman: The Contrail diesels, like the Amtrak, were northbound. The Contrail had apparently run a stop sign.
Other: At least 15 dead, 175 injured. Worst accident in Amtrak's history
Lead: What is being called the worst accident in Amtrak's history, leaving at least 15 dead and 175 injured, occurred early this afternoon when three Conrail locomotives and an Amtrak train collided near Chase, Md.
12.
a. Mayor Juanita Williams announced at a news conference yesterday she won't be running for re-election but supports council member Hong Xiang.
b. When asked about a re-election yesterday at a Springfield City Hall news conference, Mayor Juanita Williams announced she will not be running again, but will instead be supporting First Ward Council Member Hong Xiang.
c. At a news conference held at Springfield City Hall friday, Mayor Juanita Williams announced her plans to not run for re-election, but instead to support the campaign of First Ward Council Member Hong Xiang.
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