Practice News Story 11: Accident

Van Rolls Killing Ten

Posted 6:00 p.m. MST, April 19, 2007

TREMONTON, Utah – Yesterday at about 4 p.m. a van carrying 11 passengers rolled on Interstate 84 killing ten. The 11 passengers consisted of ten Utah State University students and Professor Evan Parker. The group was heading home after a field trip to Greenline Implements, a farm implement store in Tremonton. Four survivors at the scene were later transported to surrounding hospitals where three were declared dead.

Kyle Holden, witness and owner of the implement store, said that Evan Parker was driving at the time. Holden was passing the van when he saw the driver side rear tire blow out. After the tire blew, Parker tried to gain control of the vehicle but failed to do so. Jennie Smith, witness who was behind the van called 911. “I saw bodies in the air … they were three times the height of the van.”

Lt. Ed Michaud, first authority on the scene said that it appeared that no one was wearing their seatbelts at the time of the wreck. "Bodies were all over the place," said Michaud.

Utah State University President Stan Albrecht said that today’s accident was a “tragedy for our institution.” He also said that a memorial service will be held.

Practice News Story 10: Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Clear Point Instruction Now In Cache Valley
Posted 11:30 p.m. MST, April 5, 2007

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LOGAN, UT - Clear Point Instruction, a new healthcare company is coming to Cache Valley. They specialize in the design and development of instructional products and patient education services for healthcare organizations. Clear Point Instruction products and services help healthcare organizations meet the national patient safety goals and accreditation standards set by the Join Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).

The services and products that Clear Point Instruction offers include print materials, DVD videos, and web-based simulations. These services can be specialized to fit anyone's needs.

President, Mary Ann Parlin, and Vice Presidents, Preston Parker, Daren Olson, and Andrea Bell lead Clear Point Instruction.

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The Real Practice News Story 9 #2: Investigative

Posted 10:30 p.m. MST, March 29, 2007
Gates, Turner, Africa, Trouble?

Africa – While enjoying my appletini on my long awaited trip to Africa searching for bare-breasted native women that are so prevalent in National Geographic Magazine, I witnessed Bill and Melinda Gates exit a private jet with Ted Turner, who then met with local African officials.

Why would two media competitor giants be with each other in Africa? Biological warfare? Interest in buying Africa? Or just another trendy philanthropic donation to the motherland? I wanted answers, and I went searching.

After cornering Bill and Melinda in their tiki-hut hotel suite, I hammered them with question."We are working together," said Bill, referring to him and Turner. It does involve the World Health Organization, he later stated. We want to raise the quality of life and the quality of health, Bill said. "We feel Africa is the most logical place to be." Gates, who is stepping down as Chairman of Microsoft Corporation in 2008 to donate his full attention to his foundation also said, "This is not going to be a small effort."

Melik Ok, local mayor in Africa, met with Turner and the Gates. "We talked about opportunities between their goals and my people," said Ok. "My people don't need fish, they need to learn how to fish." Ok also said that he and the Gates have met on several occasions, most recently as of Wednesday, March 21.

Director General of WHO, Dr. Margaret Chan, who has worked with the Gates on numerous occasions said that no deal yet has been made. "I think the generosity of philanthropists … is facilitating the programs that we have right now. It makes my organization effective and worthwhile."

Whether or not some huge organization or movement is on the horizon in Africa fueled by the Gates, Turner, and the WHO, we will have to wait and see. But there is one thing that is for sure, i it does happen, I'll be reporting.

Practice News Story 9 # 2: Investigative

Posted 10:30 p.m. MST, March 29, 2007
Gates, Turner, Africa, Trouble?

While enjoying my appletini on my long awaited trip to Africa searching for bare-breasted native women that are so prevalent in National Geographic Magazine, I witnessed Bill and Melinda Gates exit a private jet with Ted Turner, who then met with local African officials.

Why would two media competitor giants be with each other in Africa? Biological warfare? Interest in buying Africa? Or just another trendy philanthropic donation to the motherland? I wanted answers, and I went searching.

After cornering Bill and Melinda in their tiki-hut hotel suite, I hammered them with question."We are working together," said Bill, referring to him and Turner. It does involve the World Health Organization, he later stated. We want to raise the quality of life and the quality of health, Bill said. "We feel Africa is the most logical place to be." Gates, who is stepping down as Chairman of Microsoft Corporation in 2008 to donate his full attention to his foundation also said, "This is not going to be a small effort."

Melik Ok, local mayor in Africa, met with Turner and the Gates. "We talked about opportunities between their goals and my people," said Ok. "My people don't need fish, they need to learn how to fish." Ok also said that he and the Gates have met on several occasions, most recently as of Wednesday, March 21.

Director General of WHO, Dr. Margaret Chan, who has worked with the Gates on numerous occasions said that no deal yet has been made. "I think the generosity of philanthropists … is facilitating the programs that we have right now. It makes my organization effective and worthwhile."

Whether or not some huge organization or movement is on the horizon in Africa fueled by the Gates, Turner, and the WHO, we will have to wait and see. But there is one thing that is for sure, i it does happen, I'll be reporting.

Practice News Story 9: Investigative

Posted 3:47 p.m. MST, March 28, 2007
Gates, Turner, Africa, Trouble?

While on my long awaited trip to Africa searching for bare-breasted native women that are so prevalent in National Geographic, I witnessed Bill and Melinda Gates exiting a jet plane with Ted Turner.
Why would two media competitor giants be with each other in Africa? Biological warfare? Interest in buying Africa? Or just another trendy donation to the motherland? I wanted answers, and went searching.
After cornering Bill and Melinda in their tiki-hut hotel suite, I hammered them with question.
"We are working together," said Bill, referring to him and Turner. It does involve the World Health Organization, he later stated. We want to raise the quality of life and the quality of health, Bill said. "We feel Africa is the most logical place to be."

Practice News Story 8: Sports

Posted 3:40 p.m. MST, March 22, 2007

Jazz Snatch Win against Clippers in Los Angeles

Los Angeles – In the final minutes of Utah’s 106-99 win over the Clippers Mehmet Okur came up again with another clutch three to seal the win to put the Jazz on a two game winning streak.

Along with Okur’s three he racked up 15 points and 13 rebounds. Fisher also had a double-double with 15 assists and 12 points. Boozer scored 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Millsap had 15 points and 7 rebounds.

“It’s fun to have energy like we had tonight,” said Derek Fisher.

From the beginning of the game the Clippers came out strong and took control of the game. But after the second half, the Jazz regrouped and outscored the Clippers by ten in the 3^rd quarter. After Okur’s three late in the 4^th quarter, the Jazz didn’t look back.

How well the Jazz do in the 3^rd quarter usually determines whether or not they win the game, said Marty Burns, sports analyst for Sports Illustrated. “The experience of Derek Fisher is what took them there.”

With only a few minutes left, tied at 97, Milsap set a screen for Okur at the top of the key. Fisher then dished it to Okur, who sank the three to seal the win. From there on the momentum the Jazz carried could not be stopped, even after an attempted three by Elton Brand to bring the Clippers within two. Elton Brand scored 33 points.

The Jazz play Memphis at home on Saturday and against Washington at home on Monday.

This is the Clippers first loss after a two game winning streak. They play Washington at home on Saturday, with a three day break following.

Practice News Story 8: Sports

Posted 3:40 p.m. MST, March 22, 2007

Jazz Snatch Win against Clippers in Los Angeles

Los Angeles – In the final minutes of Utah’s 106-99 win over the Clippers Mehmet Okur came up again with another clutch three to seal the win to put the Jazz on a two game winning streak.

Along with Okur’s three he racked up 15 points and 13 rebounds. Fisher also had a double-double with 15 assists and 12 points. Boozer scored 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Millsap had 15 points and 7 rebounds.

“It’s fun to have energy like we had tonight,” said Derek Fisher.

From the beginning of the game the Clippers came out strong and took control of the game. But after the second half, the Jazz regrouped and outscored the Clippers by ten in the 3^rd quarter. After Okur’s three late in the 4^th quarter, the Jazz didn’t look back.

How well the Jazz do in the 3^rd quarter usually determines whether or not they win the game, said Marty Burns, sports analyst for Sports Illustrated. “The experience of Derek Fisher is what took them there.”

With only a few minutes left, tied at 97, Milsap set a screen for Okur at the top of the key. Fisher then dished it to Okur, who sank the three to seal the win. From there on the momentum the Jazz carried could not be stopped, even after an attempted three by Elton Brand to bring the Clippers within two. Elton Brand scored 33 points.

The Jazz play Memphis at home on Saturday and against Washington at home on Monday.

This is the Clippers first loss after a two game winning streak. They play Washington at home on Saturday, with a three day break following.