Van accident kills USU students and faculty member
Posted: 9:00 p.m. MST, April 19, 2007
Logan, Utah -- Six Utah State University students and one USU faculty member have been confirmed dead after a van traveling on Interstate 84 lost control and rolled off the road. Four other USU students were in the van as well and have been taken to different hospitals. Two of them were life-flighted to Ogden hospitals while two others were taken in an ambulance to a hospital in Brigham City. The names of all the students have not been confirmed at this time.
Evan Parker, the USU faculty member who was killed, was driving his students back to Greenline Implements for a class field trip when the rollover occured. The accident took place approximately two miles northwest from the I-84 break off of Interstate 15. The first highway patrolman on the scene was Lieutenant Ed Michaud.
"In my 15 years of experience, this is the worst accident I've seen," Michaud said. Michaud arrived on the scene just a few minutes after the accident had happened, then made the call to dispatch. Michaud said that from the way things looked, he did not believe any of the passengers were wearing seat belts. He also said the possible cause of the crash was a mechanical malfunction of the vehicle, as well as an estimated speed of 95 mph, which was well above the posted speed limit of 75 mph.
Kyle Holden, a manager at Greenline Implements, was a witness to the accident. He said that he was following along with the van as they made their way back to Greenline Implements from looking at some farm equipment about five miles away. Holden said that this field trip with Parker occured every year and that it was a positive experience for the students. On their travel back to Greenline, Holden started passing the van in the fast lane and claims he was traveling around 80-81 mph. As he started passing the van, he saw that the left rear tire had blown out and the van began to lose control. As he moved a little bit further ahead of the van he saw in his mirror the van swerve to the side and begin to roll off of the highway. Holden then stopped his car and ran to help, along with other passerbys who stopped to see what they could do. Holden said that the van had rolled about 100 feet away from the highway.
Noel Cockett, USU Interim Provost and Dean of the College of Agriculture, had known about the field trip that these students were taking. She said that all of the students were from the Agricultural Systems Technology and Education (ASTE) department. Cockett and Parker had worked together in the Agricultural (Ag) Department for 15 years. Speaking of Parker, Cockett said, "He really has built the Ag program to what it is now". She also said that the students that were involved in the accident were some of the best students the ASTE department has seen in many years. Many of the students were married and came from good families. "This is a horrible tragedy for our university," Cockett said. "It hurts on a personal level, as well as an emotional level".
Stan Albrecht, President of Utah State University, said that all of the families of those involved have been contacted. He also said that not many people on the USU campus have heard the news yet and will most likely find out tomorrow. Albrecht then shared his condolences by saying, "This is a great loss for our university. Tragic doesn't say enough ... we've got a long road ahead of us".
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Sunday, April 8, 2007
Practice News Story 10: News Release
Press Release
Get Educated on Healthcare
For Immediate Release
Contact: ClearPoint Instruction
Mary Ann Parlin
President
maryann.parlin@clearpointinstruction.com
Phone: 435-512-8964
ClearPoint Instruction, a company which develops instructional products for its customers, is working on a new line of multimedia items for health care. The company itself has been around since January 2006, but is just now ready to announce themselves to the public. This company deals mostly with healthcare products and is looking at their target market being healthcare providers. Along with creating these multimedia projects, ClearPoint Instruction also does workshops for older people.
An important asset that ClearPoint Instruction offers is helping healthcare organizations to meet the standards set by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). In case you are not sure about what the JCAHO standards are, ClearPoint can answer questions for you about it through e-mailing them at client.services@clearpointinstruction.com. There are also other websites you can find from www.clearpointinstruction.com that will help answer any other questions you have.
Scott Anderson
Public Relations Consultant
ktrx74@hotmail.com
435-555-9214
Get Educated on Healthcare
For Immediate Release
Contact: ClearPoint Instruction
Mary Ann Parlin
President
maryann.parlin@clearpointinstruction.com
Phone: 435-512-8964
ClearPoint Instruction, a company which develops instructional products for its customers, is working on a new line of multimedia items for health care. The company itself has been around since January 2006, but is just now ready to announce themselves to the public. This company deals mostly with healthcare products and is looking at their target market being healthcare providers. Along with creating these multimedia projects, ClearPoint Instruction also does workshops for older people.
An important asset that ClearPoint Instruction offers is helping healthcare organizations to meet the standards set by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). In case you are not sure about what the JCAHO standards are, ClearPoint can answer questions for you about it through e-mailing them at client.services@clearpointinstruction.com. There are also other websites you can find from www.clearpointinstruction.com that will help answer any other questions you have.
Scott Anderson
Public Relations Consultant
ktrx74@hotmail.com
435-555-9214
Friday, March 30, 2007
Extra Practice News Story 9: Investigative
Bill Gates and Ted Turner share joint venture in Africa
Posted: 5:23 p.m. MST, March 30, 2007
Logan, Utah -- Bill and Melinda Gates, along with Ted Turner, met with local officials in Africa this past week. The topic of discussion was a possible philanthropic venture to improve the education system throughout the country.
Bill Gates, Chairman of Microsoft, said that he has no formal relationship with Turner, but that they plan on working together to raise the education level in the country. Gates said that everything was going to be run through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, but that a great deal of the funding would come from Turner's end. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has been around for seven years and has assisted millions in getting vaccinations for deadly diseases, as well as educating those who otherwise would not have received the opportunity. Gates also said that he wanted to put initiatives together on a continental level, as well as on a local level. To do that, Gates, along with Turner, met with local mayors and leaders to discuss possibilities.
African Mayor Malik Ok, said that he met with Turner and the Gates' last Wednesday. Ok said that they discussed mostly educational opportunities both locally and on a continental scale. "We know there's a lot of opportunity here," Ok said, "They want to come in and teach my people how to do things better." Ok also said that the timeline for this project was to start within a year or a year and a half. Some of Ok's villagers, however, had concerns about what this project would do for the area. Commenting on that, Ok said "Some of my people are concerned ... I don't share that concern. I think we can keep our ways of life." This only goes to show how willing Ok, as well as other African leaders, is to help this project to go as smoothly as possible.
Turner, an American media mogul, was quiet about what the plans were, but he did say that he felt "Bill and Melinda Gates are going to be wonderful to work with." This would not be the first time that Gates and Turner have worked together on a philanthropic venture. In 2000, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation teamed up with Ted Turner to donate $78 million to the acceleration of the campaign to eradicate polio in Africa. Turner shared the same feelings about the Gates' seven years ago when he said "The United Nations Foundation is delighted to work with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in supporting the polio eradication initiative."
Posted: 5:23 p.m. MST, March 30, 2007
Logan, Utah -- Bill and Melinda Gates, along with Ted Turner, met with local officials in Africa this past week. The topic of discussion was a possible philanthropic venture to improve the education system throughout the country.
Bill Gates, Chairman of Microsoft, said that he has no formal relationship with Turner, but that they plan on working together to raise the education level in the country. Gates said that everything was going to be run through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, but that a great deal of the funding would come from Turner's end. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has been around for seven years and has assisted millions in getting vaccinations for deadly diseases, as well as educating those who otherwise would not have received the opportunity. Gates also said that he wanted to put initiatives together on a continental level, as well as on a local level. To do that, Gates, along with Turner, met with local mayors and leaders to discuss possibilities.
African Mayor Malik Ok, said that he met with Turner and the Gates' last Wednesday. Ok said that they discussed mostly educational opportunities both locally and on a continental scale. "We know there's a lot of opportunity here," Ok said, "They want to come in and teach my people how to do things better." Ok also said that the timeline for this project was to start within a year or a year and a half. Some of Ok's villagers, however, had concerns about what this project would do for the area. Commenting on that, Ok said "Some of my people are concerned ... I don't share that concern. I think we can keep our ways of life." This only goes to show how willing Ok, as well as other African leaders, is to help this project to go as smoothly as possible.
Turner, an American media mogul, was quiet about what the plans were, but he did say that he felt "Bill and Melinda Gates are going to be wonderful to work with." This would not be the first time that Gates and Turner have worked together on a philanthropic venture. In 2000, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation teamed up with Ted Turner to donate $78 million to the acceleration of the campaign to eradicate polio in Africa. Turner shared the same feelings about the Gates' seven years ago when he said "The United Nations Foundation is delighted to work with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in supporting the polio eradication initiative."
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Practice News Story 9: Investigative
Bill Gates and Ted Turner share joint venture in Africa
Posted: 10:06 a.m. MST, March 29, 2007
Logan, Utah -- Bill and Melinda Gates, along with Ted Turner, met with local officials in Africa this past week. The topic of discussion was a possible philanthropic venture to improve the education system throughout the country.
Bill Gates, Chairman of Microsoft, said that he has no formal relationship with Turner, but that they plan on working together to raise the education level in the country. Gates said that everything was going to be run through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, but that a great deal of the funding would come from Turner's end. Gates also said that he wanted to put initiatives together on a continental level, as well as on a local level. To do that, Gates, along with Turner, met with local mayors and leaders to discuss possibilities.
African Mayor Malik Ok, said that he met with Turner and the Gates' last Wednesday. Ok said that they discussed mostly educational opportunities both locally and on a continental scale. "We know there's a lot of opportunity here," Ok said, "They want to come in and teach my people how to do things better." Ok also said that the timeline for this project was to start within a year or a year and a half.
Turner, an American media mogul, was quiet about what the plans were, but he did say that he felt "Bill and Melinda Gates are going to be wonderful to work with."
Posted: 10:06 a.m. MST, March 29, 2007
Logan, Utah -- Bill and Melinda Gates, along with Ted Turner, met with local officials in Africa this past week. The topic of discussion was a possible philanthropic venture to improve the education system throughout the country.
Bill Gates, Chairman of Microsoft, said that he has no formal relationship with Turner, but that they plan on working together to raise the education level in the country. Gates said that everything was going to be run through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, but that a great deal of the funding would come from Turner's end. Gates also said that he wanted to put initiatives together on a continental level, as well as on a local level. To do that, Gates, along with Turner, met with local mayors and leaders to discuss possibilities.
African Mayor Malik Ok, said that he met with Turner and the Gates' last Wednesday. Ok said that they discussed mostly educational opportunities both locally and on a continental scale. "We know there's a lot of opportunity here," Ok said, "They want to come in and teach my people how to do things better." Ok also said that the timeline for this project was to start within a year or a year and a half.
Turner, an American media mogul, was quiet about what the plans were, but he did say that he felt "Bill and Melinda Gates are going to be wonderful to work with."
Friday, March 23, 2007
Practice News Story 8: Sports
Jazz finally get road win; beat Clippers
Posted: 8:56 p.m. PST, March 23, 2007
Los Angeles -- The Utah Jazz snapped their four game road losing streak tonight by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 106-99. Elton Brand was the game's high scorer with 33 points, but it was not enough to finish off the Jazz.
The game was tied 97-97 with less than two minutes to go when Paul Milsap passed the ball to Mehmet Okur who sunk a deep three-point shot. On the next possession, with the Jazz up 100-97, Derek Fisher put the nail in the coffin by hitting another three with less than a minute to go.
This is a tough loss for the Clippers, who are now tied with Golden State for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
Both Milsap and C.J. Miles had very impressive games tonight, which was greatly appreciated by Jazz coach Jerry Sloan. Sloan said of Miles "He came in with a lot of energy, and that's what I expect from these young guys."
Sports Illustrated Analyst Marty Burns feels that this win came at just the right time for Utah. "This is setting the Jazz up great for the playoffs ... I think tonight's game shows they can band together." Burns also feels that the Jazz will be able to go deep into the playoffs if they continue to play the kind of basketball that they are now.
This win not only makes two in a row for Utah, but it helps them stay ahead of the surging Houston Rockets in the fight for homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs. The season series between these two teams is tied at a game a piece, with each victory coming on the winning team's home floor.
Posted: 8:56 p.m. PST, March 23, 2007
Los Angeles -- The Utah Jazz snapped their four game road losing streak tonight by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 106-99. Elton Brand was the game's high scorer with 33 points, but it was not enough to finish off the Jazz.
The game was tied 97-97 with less than two minutes to go when Paul Milsap passed the ball to Mehmet Okur who sunk a deep three-point shot. On the next possession, with the Jazz up 100-97, Derek Fisher put the nail in the coffin by hitting another three with less than a minute to go.
This is a tough loss for the Clippers, who are now tied with Golden State for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
Both Milsap and C.J. Miles had very impressive games tonight, which was greatly appreciated by Jazz coach Jerry Sloan. Sloan said of Miles "He came in with a lot of energy, and that's what I expect from these young guys."
Sports Illustrated Analyst Marty Burns feels that this win came at just the right time for Utah. "This is setting the Jazz up great for the playoffs ... I think tonight's game shows they can band together." Burns also feels that the Jazz will be able to go deep into the playoffs if they continue to play the kind of basketball that they are now.
This win not only makes two in a row for Utah, but it helps them stay ahead of the surging Houston Rockets in the fight for homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs. The season series between these two teams is tied at a game a piece, with each victory coming on the winning team's home floor.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
Practice News Story 7: Business
Google Inc. moves to take over Time Warner Inc.
Posted: 9:00 a.m. PST, March 8, 2007
Palo Alto, Calif. -- In an unexpected move, Google Inc. (GOOG) has offered Time Warner Inc. (TWX) $50 billion in cash and stocks to merge with their company. The offer came as a surprise to Time Warner, who had previously been receiving offers for their AOL division from Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO).
Time Warner CEO Richard D. Parsons said that the timing of the offer from Google was interesting because of the other offers they had been receiving. He said that the offer is on the table for 30 days and will be discussed in great length. "Top priority is to take care of our employees," Parsons said.
Dr. Eric Schmidt, CEO of Google, said that the $50 billion offer was an overestimation of the actual value of Time Warner. "We pay a good price for a good product, we're not here to take advantage of people," Schmidt said. Schmidt also said that having these two companies come together would comprise the perfect merger. He feels confident that Google can accomplish what AOL was unable to do in their takeover of Time Warner. Schmidt also felt confident that the FCC would accept the merger as something legal. "If I had a concern about a perceived monopoly, then I would not have made the offer," Schmidt said.
Paul Kim, an industry analyst from Traditional Aerial Securities Inc., felt that the merger was a good idea as well. "I'm one to trust Google... their customers are happy and their employees are happy." Kim also feels that both Time Warner and Google can make great advances with this merger. "I think that this [merger] will be a major catalyst in other companies doing the same thing," Kim said.
Posted: 9:00 a.m. PST, March 8, 2007
Palo Alto, Calif. -- In an unexpected move, Google Inc. (GOOG) has offered Time Warner Inc. (TWX) $50 billion in cash and stocks to merge with their company. The offer came as a surprise to Time Warner, who had previously been receiving offers for their AOL division from Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO).
Time Warner CEO Richard D. Parsons said that the timing of the offer from Google was interesting because of the other offers they had been receiving. He said that the offer is on the table for 30 days and will be discussed in great length. "Top priority is to take care of our employees," Parsons said.
Dr. Eric Schmidt, CEO of Google, said that the $50 billion offer was an overestimation of the actual value of Time Warner. "We pay a good price for a good product, we're not here to take advantage of people," Schmidt said. Schmidt also said that having these two companies come together would comprise the perfect merger. He feels confident that Google can accomplish what AOL was unable to do in their takeover of Time Warner. Schmidt also felt confident that the FCC would accept the merger as something legal. "If I had a concern about a perceived monopoly, then I would not have made the offer," Schmidt said.
Paul Kim, an industry analyst from Traditional Aerial Securities Inc., felt that the merger was a good idea as well. "I'm one to trust Google... their customers are happy and their employees are happy." Kim also feels that both Time Warner and Google can make great advances with this merger. "I think that this [merger] will be a major catalyst in other companies doing the same thing," Kim said.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Practice News Story - Speech
President moves nation with address
Posted: 6 p.m. ET, November 19, 1863
GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania -- A great victory for the Union Army was achieved at Gettysburg, but perhaps the greatest event the fields at Gettysburg have witnessed was the address given by President Abraham Lincoln yesterday afternoon. In front of 15,000 people, President Lincoln dedicated the site at Gettysburg for a cemetary, then continued to pronounce the freedoms that all men, regardless of race, should enjoy in this land.
President Lincoln stated that those who remained after the battle at Gettysburg need "to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced". President Lincoln, following his speech, said numerous times that the nation needs to come together as a whole in order for the liberties and freedoms that everyone should enjoy can be extended to all. "All men have access to the same liberties and the same choices..." Lincoln said. "Many have fought for those liberties and many have died for those liberties...
It's our job as the living to continue this fight".
With the victory at Gettysburg, the Union Army gained a great advantage, and President Lincoln talked of continued efforts to end the war and bring unity back to the nation. "This is not something that's going to happen overnight" Lincoln said. He did, however, express hopes that the war would be over within the year. With the war ending, President Lincoln is planning on passing new laws to bring equality to all. He stated that he has hopes to abolish slavery, as well as extending voting privilges to more than just men who own a great deal of land. "The Senate supports me in all of these decisions," Lincoln added.
Following the speech, President Lincoln's final comments showed his feelings of remembrance and looking towards the future, "The prevailing feeling here is not just one of solemnity, but of hope, where we can succeed. We can draw strength from those who have paid the ultimate price".
Posted: 6 p.m. ET, November 19, 1863
GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania -- A great victory for the Union Army was achieved at Gettysburg, but perhaps the greatest event the fields at Gettysburg have witnessed was the address given by President Abraham Lincoln yesterday afternoon. In front of 15,000 people, President Lincoln dedicated the site at Gettysburg for a cemetary, then continued to pronounce the freedoms that all men, regardless of race, should enjoy in this land.
President Lincoln stated that those who remained after the battle at Gettysburg need "to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced". President Lincoln, following his speech, said numerous times that the nation needs to come together as a whole in order for the liberties and freedoms that everyone should enjoy can be extended to all. "All men have access to the same liberties and the same choices..." Lincoln said. "Many have fought for those liberties and many have died for those liberties...
It's our job as the living to continue this fight".
With the victory at Gettysburg, the Union Army gained a great advantage, and President Lincoln talked of continued efforts to end the war and bring unity back to the nation. "This is not something that's going to happen overnight" Lincoln said. He did, however, express hopes that the war would be over within the year. With the war ending, President Lincoln is planning on passing new laws to bring equality to all. He stated that he has hopes to abolish slavery, as well as extending voting privilges to more than just men who own a great deal of land. "The Senate supports me in all of these decisions," Lincoln added.
Following the speech, President Lincoln's final comments showed his feelings of remembrance and looking towards the future, "The prevailing feeling here is not just one of solemnity, but of hope, where we can succeed. We can draw strength from those who have paid the ultimate price".
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