Posted April 17, 2008 11:00 p.m. MT
Tragic Accident Claims Four Lives
Tremonton, UT- Around 4 p.m. today, a van carrying at least eight Utah State University students rolled on Interstate 84 just west of Tremonton. The vehicle was carrying students and an instructor back from a field trip in association with Utah State University’s agriculture week.
Trooper Jason Jensen of the Utah Highway Patrol was the first law enforcement official to arrive on the scene. In his 15 years of experience, he said: "This is by far the worst accident I’ve ever seen…this is something that will affect people for years". Jensen said at least four were dead on the scene.
Eyewitness, Kyle Holden, was with the students on this field trip and was driving a vehicle right next to the van. He watched as the driver’s side rear tire blew and Evan Parker, the driver of the van, lost control. Parker was not able to get back on the freeway and eventually the van rolled. Holden said people were being shot out of the van.
Dean of the College of Agriculture, Noel Cockett, said this was an exceptional group of students. Robert Peterson and Jared Nelson are in the hospital in serious condition. The names of the two other survivors are not being released at this time. Evan Parker, Steven Bair, Curt Madsen and Brad Wilcox were all pronounced dead on the scene. Events for Ag week are being canceled in order to hold memorial services for these individuals.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Practice News Story 10: Investigative
Posted: April 10, 2008
Ted Turner and Bill and Melinda Gates propose plans for African Villages
LOGAN, Utah- Ted Turner and Bill and Melinda Gates were seen getting off a private jet together and meeting with local African officials. Bill Gates was unaware that this trip was announced however he said that the trip was successful. Gates revealed that future plans have been discussed to help Africans better take care of themselves and prevent deadly diseases such as measles and small pox. Ted Turner is confirmed to have joined forces with the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation. Bill Gates said that by joining their efforts together they will have a higher impact in helping the people of Africa. Gates also said that Ted wants to see where his money is going and so he is actively involved. "I think this will be a good relationship." Gates said.
Malik Ok, and African Mayor, met with the Gates and turner to discuss what they want to accomplish in villages throughout Africa. Ok gave them a feel for the peoples needs. He is happy about the efforts being made because it’s not just people handing them items like clothing, medicine and food. It’s all that combined with the education of how to keep these resources intact.
Gates said a press conference will be held within the next few weeks that will cover more details about the plans in progress for Africa.
Ted Turner and Bill and Melinda Gates propose plans for African Villages
LOGAN, Utah- Ted Turner and Bill and Melinda Gates were seen getting off a private jet together and meeting with local African officials. Bill Gates was unaware that this trip was announced however he said that the trip was successful. Gates revealed that future plans have been discussed to help Africans better take care of themselves and prevent deadly diseases such as measles and small pox. Ted Turner is confirmed to have joined forces with the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation. Bill Gates said that by joining their efforts together they will have a higher impact in helping the people of Africa. Gates also said that Ted wants to see where his money is going and so he is actively involved. "I think this will be a good relationship." Gates said.
Malik Ok, and African Mayor, met with the Gates and turner to discuss what they want to accomplish in villages throughout Africa. Ok gave them a feel for the peoples needs. He is happy about the efforts being made because it’s not just people handing them items like clothing, medicine and food. It’s all that combined with the education of how to keep these resources intact.
Gates said a press conference will be held within the next few weeks that will cover more details about the plans in progress for Africa.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
PNS: 9 sports
Posted: 10:56 MT. April 4, 2008
Victory for the Utah Jazz
SALT LAKE CITY- "I'm proud of my boys" said Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloane regarding the outstanding game the Jazz had against the San Antonio Spurs. The final score was 106-99 however, Sloane says the score "is a little bit deceiving." It was a close game and the Jazz were able to play hard at the end to win the victory.
Sloane credits the game to C.J. Miles who had a career high of 30 points and also Ronnie Brewer who has just returned back to the court after recovering from a right groin injury. When asked about his injury, Brewer said "I tried not to favor it. The doctors say I'll be OK. I was just happy to be in the game today at all."
The Jazz once again broke the 3-point record, formerly held by the Washington Wizards, scoring 16 3-point shots. Kyle Krover played a big part in that scoring all 3 of his attempted 3-point shots.
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said the Jazz were very respondent to the crowd. "It's really hard to win in this building." Popovich said the Jazz had some great stops and it really came down to the wire. "The Jazz are a great team."
The Jazz are ranked 6th and every game matters for the playoffs.
Victory for the Utah Jazz
SALT LAKE CITY- "I'm proud of my boys" said Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloane regarding the outstanding game the Jazz had against the San Antonio Spurs. The final score was 106-99 however, Sloane says the score "is a little bit deceiving." It was a close game and the Jazz were able to play hard at the end to win the victory.
Sloane credits the game to C.J. Miles who had a career high of 30 points and also Ronnie Brewer who has just returned back to the court after recovering from a right groin injury. When asked about his injury, Brewer said "I tried not to favor it. The doctors say I'll be OK. I was just happy to be in the game today at all."
The Jazz once again broke the 3-point record, formerly held by the Washington Wizards, scoring 16 3-point shots. Kyle Krover played a big part in that scoring all 3 of his attempted 3-point shots.
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said the Jazz were very respondent to the crowd. "It's really hard to win in this building." Popovich said the Jazz had some great stops and it really came down to the wire. "The Jazz are a great team."
The Jazz are ranked 6th and every game matters for the playoffs.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Extra PNS 8: Business
Posted: March 21, 2008
Google Proposes Hostile Takeover Bid
SAN JOSE, California- Google Inc. (http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=GOOG) has made a hostile takeover bid for the purchase of Time Warner Inc.(http://finance.google.com/finance?client=ob&q=TWX). The purchase price has been reported at $50 billion dollars in both cash and stocks. $35 billion being cash to stock holders, $10 billion in stock and the remaining $5 billion in assumed debt.
This move has left the CEO of Yahoo Inc., Terry Semel, and The CEO of Microsoft Inc., Steve Ballamer, troubled. Yahoo ( http://sg.finance.yahoo.com/q?s=YHOO) hoping to be bought out by Time Warner while Microsoft ( http://www.microsoft.com/msft/default.mspx) was looking to buy Time Warner.
Dr. Eric Schmidt, CEO of Google, was quoted saying: “Google strikes while the iron’s hot and the iron’s hot right now in the media industry. This is the correct move at the correct time for Google.”
Google Proposes Hostile Takeover Bid
SAN JOSE, California- Google Inc. (http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=GOOG) has made a hostile takeover bid for the purchase of Time Warner Inc.(http://finance.google.com/finance?client=ob&q=TWX). The purchase price has been reported at $50 billion dollars in both cash and stocks. $35 billion being cash to stock holders, $10 billion in stock and the remaining $5 billion in assumed debt.
This move has left the CEO of Yahoo Inc., Terry Semel, and The CEO of Microsoft Inc., Steve Ballamer, troubled. Yahoo ( http://sg.finance.yahoo.com/q?s=YHOO) hoping to be bought out by Time Warner while Microsoft ( http://www.microsoft.com/msft/default.mspx) was looking to buy Time Warner.
Dr. Eric Schmidt, CEO of Google, was quoted saying: “Google strikes while the iron’s hot and the iron’s hot right now in the media industry. This is the correct move at the correct time for Google.”
Thursday, March 20, 2008
PNS: 8 Business
PNS 8: Business
Posted: March 20, 2008
Google Proposes Hostile Takeover Bid
SAN JOSE, California- Google Inc. made a hostile takeover bid involving the purchase of Time Warner Inc. The purchase price is reported at $50 billion dollars in cash and stocks. It will be divided up with $35 billion in cash to stockholders, $10 billion in stock and $5 billion in assumed debt.
Both Yahoo Inc. and Microsoft Inc. are not happy about this move. Yahoo hoped to be bought out by Time Warner where as Microsoft wanted to buy Time Warner. If this takeover goes through it may possibly make it much more difficult for Yahoo to sell.
CEO of Google, Eric Schmidt, was quoted saying: "Google strikes while the iron’s hot and the iron’s hot right now in the media industry. This is the correct move at the correct time for Google."
Posted: March 20, 2008
Google Proposes Hostile Takeover Bid
SAN JOSE, California- Google Inc. made a hostile takeover bid involving the purchase of Time Warner Inc. The purchase price is reported at $50 billion dollars in cash and stocks. It will be divided up with $35 billion in cash to stockholders, $10 billion in stock and $5 billion in assumed debt.
Both Yahoo Inc. and Microsoft Inc. are not happy about this move. Yahoo hoped to be bought out by Time Warner where as Microsoft wanted to buy Time Warner. If this takeover goes through it may possibly make it much more difficult for Yahoo to sell.
CEO of Google, Eric Schmidt, was quoted saying: "Google strikes while the iron’s hot and the iron’s hot right now in the media industry. This is the correct move at the correct time for Google."
Thursday, March 6, 2008
PNS 7: speech
Posted: Nov. 19, 1863
GETTYSBURG, Penn.-On the hot, dewy day of Nov. 19, over 1,500 people gathered to hear President Abraham Lincoln gave a noble speech about the battle of Gettysburg. Lincoln declared that part of the battlefield will serve as a memorial for the 7,500 soldiers lost in the battle. "We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this." Lincoln said.
With our nation in a state of war, it was obvious that a main goal of this speech was to motivate the people of this great country. Lincoln stated: "the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain-"
Many were intrigued by this address and it may be just what America needs to get us through this war. We are fighting for many honorable causes and it is comforting to know that we have a leader who can carry us through.
Lincoln ended his speech by saying: "that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth. "
GETTYSBURG, Penn.-On the hot, dewy day of Nov. 19, over 1,500 people gathered to hear President Abraham Lincoln gave a noble speech about the battle of Gettysburg. Lincoln declared that part of the battlefield will serve as a memorial for the 7,500 soldiers lost in the battle. "We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this." Lincoln said.
With our nation in a state of war, it was obvious that a main goal of this speech was to motivate the people of this great country. Lincoln stated: "the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain-"
Many were intrigued by this address and it may be just what America needs to get us through this war. We are fighting for many honorable causes and it is comforting to know that we have a leader who can carry us through.
Lincoln ended his speech by saying: "that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth. "
Thursday, February 28, 2008
PNS 6: press release
For immediate release: Feb. 28, 2008
ClearPoint Instruction LLC 435-787-3788 www.clearpointinstruction.com
President: Mary Ann Parlin mryann.parlin@clearpointinstruction.com
ClearPoint Instruction making everything more clear for patients
ClearPoint helps patients feel more at ease
Logan, UT.- When you are about to receive some kind of medical treatment, it can always seem frightening. Most of us don't have a clear knowledge about what we are about to go through. Well all of that is changing thanks to ClearPoint. This is a company that provides patients with information about certain types of medical procedures they are about to undergo including pregnancy, in/out patient surgery and physical therapy just to name a few. There is no cost to patients. It is all included with the cost of the surgery.
Preston Parker, senior vice president of ClearPoint, said, “This is a way to cut down on time and money. Patients who lack information have a slower recovery time. Patients come more prepared and this reduces the amount of surgeries hospitals have to reschedule. It really is a win win situation.”
ClearPoint meets with doctors here in Cache Valley to learn about the information for procedures. They then provide simulated instruction, DVD's and different literature to show patients what is going to happen.
ClearPoint was created in January of 2006. It is currently working with Mountain West Physical Therapy and Cache Valley Specialty Hospital but hopes to soon be expanding. So far there is no negative feedback. The company is partly founded by health-care providers.
For more information please contact Allie Anderson, public relations manager, at 435-787-9870 or aanderson@mail.com
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ClearPoint Instruction LLC 435-787-3788 www.clearpointinstruction.com
President: Mary Ann Parlin mryann.parlin@clearpointinstruction.com
ClearPoint Instruction making everything more clear for patients
ClearPoint helps patients feel more at ease
Logan, UT.- When you are about to receive some kind of medical treatment, it can always seem frightening. Most of us don't have a clear knowledge about what we are about to go through. Well all of that is changing thanks to ClearPoint. This is a company that provides patients with information about certain types of medical procedures they are about to undergo including pregnancy, in/out patient surgery and physical therapy just to name a few. There is no cost to patients. It is all included with the cost of the surgery.
Preston Parker, senior vice president of ClearPoint, said, “This is a way to cut down on time and money. Patients who lack information have a slower recovery time. Patients come more prepared and this reduces the amount of surgeries hospitals have to reschedule. It really is a win win situation.”
ClearPoint meets with doctors here in Cache Valley to learn about the information for procedures. They then provide simulated instruction, DVD's and different literature to show patients what is going to happen.
ClearPoint was created in January of 2006. It is currently working with Mountain West Physical Therapy and Cache Valley Specialty Hospital but hopes to soon be expanding. So far there is no negative feedback. The company is partly founded by health-care providers.
For more information please contact Allie Anderson, public relations manager, at 435-787-9870 or aanderson@mail.com
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