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.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
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.
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.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
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."
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."
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Practice News Story 8: Sports
Posted 3:40 p.m. MST, March 22, 2007
Jazz Snatch Win against Clippers in
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 3rd quarter. After Okur’s three late in the 4th quarter, the Jazz didn’t look back.
How well the Jazz do in the 3rd 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
This is the Clippers first loss after a two game winning streak. They play
Practice News Story 8: Sports
Posted 3:40 p.m. MST, March 22, 2007
Jazz Snatch Win against Clippers in
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 3rd quarter. After Okur’s three late in the 4th quarter, the Jazz didn’t look back.
How well the Jazz do in the 3rd 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
This is the Clippers first loss after a two game winning streak. They play
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Practice News Story 7: Business
Posted 4:45 p.m. MST, March 7, 2007
Google Makes Offer to Buy Time Warner
PALO ALTO, California – Today Google Inc. (charts) made a $50 billion hostile takeover bid to Time Warner Inc. (charts).
"This is a great opportunity," commented Eric Schmidt, CEO and chairman of Google. Google claims its offer is more than the estimated value of Time Warner. Schmidt also said that with this merger they want to make Time Warner and Google the merger AOL and Time Warner should have been.
Richard D. Parsons, CEO of Time Warner had no comment on whether or not Time Warner was interested. He did say that the offer was unexpected and that they are "taking this offer seriously."
The $50 billion will be broken up into $35 billion in stocks and $10 billion in cash. The rest of the $5 billion would cover Time Warner’s debt. Parsons said that the offer will be available for 30 days and that a decision will be made within that time.
Michael Powel, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission said that right now there is no reason to look into this offer. "It’s tough to say what would constitute as a monopoly," said Powel. "I’m hesitant to say yes."
Google Makes Offer to Buy Time Warner
PALO ALTO, California – Today Google Inc. (charts) made a $50 billion hostile takeover bid to Time Warner Inc. (charts).
"This is a great opportunity," commented Eric Schmidt, CEO and chairman of Google. Google claims its offer is more than the estimated value of Time Warner. Schmidt also said that with this merger they want to make Time Warner and Google the merger AOL and Time Warner should have been.
Richard D. Parsons, CEO of Time Warner had no comment on whether or not Time Warner was interested. He did say that the offer was unexpected and that they are "taking this offer seriously."
The $50 billion will be broken up into $35 billion in stocks and $10 billion in cash. The rest of the $5 billion would cover Time Warner’s debt. Parsons said that the offer will be available for 30 days and that a decision will be made within that time.
Michael Powel, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission said that right now there is no reason to look into this offer. "It’s tough to say what would constitute as a monopoly," said Powel. "I’m hesitant to say yes."
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