Practice News Story #8 : Business
10:12 a.m. October 31, 2007
Google to Buy Time Warner
PALO ALTO, California—
Google Inc. has made a hostile take over bid to Time Warner to the tune of $60 billion dollars. CEO and Chairman of Google Inc. Dr. Eric Schmidt has reported that the reason for the offer being so high is that the ability for both content distribution and production would be well worth the money for Google. “We have over priced the value in their stock…$10 billion in cash, $5 billion in assumed debt, and $45 billion in stocks” makes up the $60 billion dollar offer.
Richard D. Parsons, CEO Time Warner, has said “mergers have been previously discussed with other companies such as Yahoo and Microsoft, but never a buy out.” “We are considering and interested, but it will take some time to make a decision”
Microsoft and Yahoo have no comment.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Monday, October 29, 2007
Lincoln Addresses the Nation
Practice News Story #7
Speech
Lincoln Addresses the Nation
November, 19, 1863
GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania—
"Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal." (See page 2 for complete speech)
These are the words of Abraham Lincoln written by hand, with one single draft and minimal corrections. 272 words of divine inspiration according to Mr. Lincoln; he was "inspired by god"
A man of conviction and bravery, President Abraham Lincoln addressed the nation today at the cemetery built in honor of those 7,500 fallen at the battle of Gettysburg. His speech spoke of the honor bestowed on the brave soldiers who died protecting the rights of freedom and the equality of all men.
The words of the nations leader: "Its humbling to consider the sacrifices that have been made… its humbling to be the leader of this nation at this time… I believe we will recover from this, but it will take a long time." "United we stand, divided we fall"
Speech
Lincoln Addresses the Nation
November, 19, 1863
GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania—
"Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal." (See page 2 for complete speech)
These are the words of Abraham Lincoln written by hand, with one single draft and minimal corrections. 272 words of divine inspiration according to Mr. Lincoln; he was "inspired by god"
A man of conviction and bravery, President Abraham Lincoln addressed the nation today at the cemetery built in honor of those 7,500 fallen at the battle of Gettysburg. His speech spoke of the honor bestowed on the brave soldiers who died protecting the rights of freedom and the equality of all men.
The words of the nations leader: "Its humbling to consider the sacrifices that have been made… its humbling to be the leader of this nation at this time… I believe we will recover from this, but it will take a long time." "United we stand, divided we fall"
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Obituary
Subject: Practice News Story #5: Obituary
Posted: 23:33 MT Oct. 3, 2007
Headline: Obituary
Dateline: SALT LAKE CITY—
Posted: 23:33 MT Oct. 3, 2007
Headline: Obituary
Dateline: SALT LAKE CITY—
In Memory
LANCE EDWARD ARMSTRONG
1971-2007
SALT LAKE CITY— Lance Edward Armstrong, cancer survivor, seven time Tour de France winner, beloved son and father dies today at a LIVESTRONG™ fundraiser event at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.
In an attempt to break the land speed record and raise money for his cancer foundation, LIVESTRONG™, Lance Armstrong invited fans, media and the Guinness Book of World Records to the event that took place today in Utah. The event was simple enough as far as Lance was concerned. With his experience as a cyclist and as survivor of many unthinkable life trials, the 10 mile race should have been no challenge to Lance.
The crowd watched hopelessly as a national hero, collapsed inexplicably in the seventh mile. His remains have been taken to the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City. The cause of death is unknown.
Lance E. Armstrong was born September 18th, 1971 in Plano, TX to Linda Gayle Mooneyham and Eddie Charles Gunderson. He was adopted by stepfather Terry Keith Armstrong in 1974. He was married to Kristin Richard in 1997 and had three children, Luke, Isabelle and Grace.
Armstrong began his athletic career in 1987 as a triathlon participant and found his real niche in 1991 as a cyclist. Lance began competing in Tour de France in 1993, but had to take a break when he was diagnosed with nonseminomatous testicular cancer which had spread to his lungs, abdomen and brain on Oct. 2, 1996. Armstrong underwent surgery and chemotherapy to remove his cancer and returned to cycling in 1998. He then went on to win seven career Tour de France victories.
For more information on his career and cancer foundation visit: http://www.lancearmstrong.com/ or http://www.livestrong.org/
Lance is survived by his mother, Linda Armstrong; his children Luke, Isabelle and Grace and their mother Kristin.
Funeral services will be held in Austin, TX.
picture from http://www.abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=3681015
information cited from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lance_Armstrong
and http://www.lancearmstrong.com/
Monday, October 1, 2007
Crime
Subject: Practice News Story #3: Crime
Posted: Sept. 26, 2007
Headline: Crime
Dateline: LOGAN, Utah
A burglary took place yesterday morning sometime between 2 and 4 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meeting house on the corner of 1600 east and 900 north in Logan. An estimated $600 in damage and stolen property has been reported to local authorities.
Sherriff Deputy Geoffrey Hasty from the Logan City Sherriff’s Department responded to the call made by physical management manager Bob Knotz. Mr. Knotz arrived at the LDS church house that morning to do some repair work on ceiling tiles when he “noticed two broken monitors on the floor and immediately knew something was wrong and called police”.
Apparently a window had been left open by Bishop Lawrence Shirk, who had been there the night before. Bishop Shirk said he was “enjoying the smell of the rain” and just “forgot to close the window”
The Sherriff’s department has evidence that points them to two suspects that they are trying to reach for questioning.
Posted: Sept. 26, 2007
Headline: Crime
Dateline: LOGAN, Utah
A burglary took place yesterday morning sometime between 2 and 4 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meeting house on the corner of 1600 east and 900 north in Logan. An estimated $600 in damage and stolen property has been reported to local authorities.
Sherriff Deputy Geoffrey Hasty from the Logan City Sherriff’s Department responded to the call made by physical management manager Bob Knotz. Mr. Knotz arrived at the LDS church house that morning to do some repair work on ceiling tiles when he “noticed two broken monitors on the floor and immediately knew something was wrong and called police”.
Apparently a window had been left open by Bishop Lawrence Shirk, who had been there the night before. Bishop Shirk said he was “enjoying the smell of the rain” and just “forgot to close the window”
The Sherriff’s department has evidence that points them to two suspects that they are trying to reach for questioning.
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