http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/29/world/asia/29pstan.html?_r=1&hp
Hard news lead about a car bomb that went off in Pakistan. It happened 90 minutes after Hilary Clinton arrived in Pakistan
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Balloon Runs Away, Boy 6 Never Leaves Home
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/16/us/16balloon.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&hpw=&adxnnlx=1255701862-HPY2DTyZCr86OzhPh9BDWQ
Hard news lead about a boy who was suspected to have taken flight in his father's helium balloon he built. However after the balloon landed he was found to not be in the balloon, and hiding in the family's basement attic.
Hard news lead about a boy who was suspected to have taken flight in his father's helium balloon he built. However after the balloon landed he was found to not be in the balloon, and hiding in the family's basement attic.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Stanley McChrystal's Long War
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/18/magazine/18Afghanistan-t.html?_r=1&hp
Narrative story
Narrative story
Sunday, October 11, 2009
The Gift of Life
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/11/health/11fertility.html?pagewanted=4&_r=1&hp
Soft news lead about how doctors are encouraging parents who do IVF to not have multiple embryos implanted at the risk of carrying multiples. It details the reasons why carrying multiples should be avoided, and the conflict between doctors and parents to get this idea across.
Soft news lead about how doctors are encouraging parents who do IVF to not have multiple embryos implanted at the risk of carrying multiples. It details the reasons why carrying multiples should be avoided, and the conflict between doctors and parents to get this idea across.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Obama Wins Nobel Peace Price
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/10/world/10nobel.html?_r=1&hp
Hard news lead about how the Nobel Committee announced that President Obama would be the nobel peace price recipient for this year. He was awarded this prize due to his "extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples".
Hard news lead about how the Nobel Committee announced that President Obama would be the nobel peace price recipient for this year. He was awarded this prize due to his "extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples".
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Pakistanis View US Aid Warily
http://atwar.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/07/pakistanis-view-us-aid-warily/?hp
Soft news lead about how Pakistanis have lost some trust in America, and the Kerry-Lugar bill is not helping that. It determines that this trust can be rebuilt by redoing this bill, and having less control over the counry of Pakistan.
Soft news lead about how Pakistanis have lost some trust in America, and the Kerry-Lugar bill is not helping that. It determines that this trust can be rebuilt by redoing this bill, and having less control over the counry of Pakistan.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Obama Stumps for Chicago's Bid
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/03/sports/03obama.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&hp
Soft news lead detailing how Obama has rallied behind Chicago's vote for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Soft news lead detailing how Obama has rallied behind Chicago's vote for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Scores Killed as Tsunami Hits Samoa
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/01/world/asia/01tsunami.html?_r=1&hp
Hard news lead about a series of Earthquakes that struck Samoa and has caused numerous deaths. Also, a tsunami occured as a result of the earthquake.
Hard news lead about a series of Earthquakes that struck Samoa and has caused numerous deaths. Also, a tsunami occured as a result of the earthquake.
Monday, September 28, 2009
The Monster Inside My Son
http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2009/03/26/bauer_autism
Narrative story about a son who has autism, and whose violence is becoming a burden on his family. Written from the mother's perspective.
Narrative story about a son who has autism, and whose violence is becoming a burden on his family. Written from the mother's perspective.
Queen school copes with crowding
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/29/nyregion/29crowded.html?_r=1&hp
Soft news lead about a Queens school that has over 4,000 students when the building was designed for 2,400.
Soft news lead about a Queens school that has over 4,000 students when the building was designed for 2,400.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
South African Students Seek Better Education
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/25/world/africa/25safrica.html?_r=1&hp
A soft news story about the struggle South African students have had with getting better educational opportunities. These opportunities include a science teacher for their school, a library with books, and other improvements to the school building structure itself.
A soft news story about the struggle South African students have had with getting better educational opportunities. These opportunities include a science teacher for their school, a library with books, and other improvements to the school building structure itself.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Dust Storms Shroud Sydney
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/09/23/world/AP-AS-Australia-Dust-Storm.html?_r=1&hp
Hard news lead about dust storms in Sydney that were said to be the worst in 70 years and caused major flight delays.
Hard news lead about dust storms in Sydney that were said to be the worst in 70 years and caused major flight delays.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Mississippi's Failure
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/21/opinion/21mon1.html?hpw
An editorial that explains how Mississippi found ways to allocate distater relief money to other efforts other than what it was intended for. 50% of the money is supposed to go to low to moderate income housing, however it was used for expanision efforts instead. Now, federal lawmakers are making laws to tighten waiver provisions, and using disaster aid for other efforts.
An editorial that explains how Mississippi found ways to allocate distater relief money to other efforts other than what it was intended for. 50% of the money is supposed to go to low to moderate income housing, however it was used for expanision efforts instead. Now, federal lawmakers are making laws to tighten waiver provisions, and using disaster aid for other efforts.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Lab Technician Arrested in Murder of Yale Student
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/18/nyregion/18yale.html?_r=1&hp
A hard news lead about the arrest of a lab technician that happened early Thursday in the case of murdered Yale graduate student Annie Le. DNA samples obtained showed him to be linked to the case. This is described as a "work place crime" but no specific reasons for the murder have been released if they are known.
A hard news lead about the arrest of a lab technician that happened early Thursday in the case of murdered Yale graduate student Annie Le. DNA samples obtained showed him to be linked to the case. This is described as a "work place crime" but no specific reasons for the murder have been released if they are known.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Serena Fined for Semifinal Outburst
http://straightsets.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/13/look-for-williams-sisters-in-doubles-final/?hp
Soft news lead about how Serena Williams will be fined 10,500 dollars for her poor conduct and possibly will be suspended as well.
Soft news lead about how Serena Williams will be fined 10,500 dollars for her poor conduct and possibly will be suspended as well.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Dr. Timothy Arbisi-Kelm
Dr. Timothy Arbisi-Kelm
A New and Perfect Fit to Our Community
When I first approached Dr. Timothy Arbisi-Kelm I noticed nothing special about him, although since he was my roommate’s professor that wasn’t the case. I had gotten the “low down” on Dr. Arbisi-Kelm, and knew I was about to interview someone unique to our campus. He had that rare combination of not only possessing scholarly knowledge on a particular subject, but also could speak from personal experience. Dr. Arbisi-Kelm is a stutterer.
Dr. Arbisi-Kelm has not been a stutterer his entire life. In fact when he was a child he experienced stuttering, but then suddenly it stopped. He explains that when we’re children, our brains are not yet quite developed, and have more elasticity. As a result, language is something that can change over time.
“This is why when we’re say, 2 years old, it’s easier to pick up on foreign language, than when we’re in our 30’s,” Dr. Arbisi-Kelm explained with a slight stutter.
Fast forward to years later, Dr. Arbisi-Kelm is doing volunteer work in Guatemala after obtaining an undergraduate degree in Philosophy. Here is where he discovered his love for language.
“I worked in a school building funded by a sponsorship program. In this type of setting, you form a direct relationship with the Guatemalan kids,” Dr. Arbisi-Kelm stated. “I realized from here I had a love of language, and wanted to continue with the bilingual language path.”
After he returned from Guatemala, his stutter came back at the age of about 25 years old. Dr. Arbisi-Kelm says this was not a hindrance to his life in any way. He said, “I started noticing my speech was different, but I adjusted to it, and went on with my life.”
Dr. Arbisi-Kelm then earned his doctorate. in Linguistics at University of California at Los Angeles. After this experience he found there was even a more refined area he saw himself in, which lead him to do post-doctoral work in Communication Sciences and Disorders at University of Wisconsin-Madison. While he found that work extremely engaging, a quality he emphasizes about himself is that he doesn’t like to stick to one discipline.
“So many things in life are interdisciplinary, and that is one of the things I enjoy most about Augustana. The emphasis here is for you to explore difference niches, while at a larger school like University of Wisconsin at Madison, you stay more with your department,” Dr. Arbisi-Kelm described.
His background in bilingual communication sciences and disorders will prove to be valuable asset for the department. He looks forward to being a part of the liberal arts perspective we value so much at our institution. While enjoying our campus and the surrounding community Dr.Arbisi-Kelm— being an avid runner--hopes to take advantage of our hills in the quad cities area.
“I grew up in Rockford, and there, there is nothing but flat land but here you have hills, and also some flatter areas to run. I’m looking forward to taking advantage of that.”
Running is not the only outdoor activity Dr. Arbisi-Kelm enjoys, he also takes part in boating, hiking, and he recently learned how to sail while at University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is considering joining the local sailing club. It’s looking as if Dr.Abrisi-Kelm with be perfectly at home in our community.
A New and Perfect Fit to Our Community
When I first approached Dr. Timothy Arbisi-Kelm I noticed nothing special about him, although since he was my roommate’s professor that wasn’t the case. I had gotten the “low down” on Dr. Arbisi-Kelm, and knew I was about to interview someone unique to our campus. He had that rare combination of not only possessing scholarly knowledge on a particular subject, but also could speak from personal experience. Dr. Arbisi-Kelm is a stutterer.
Dr. Arbisi-Kelm has not been a stutterer his entire life. In fact when he was a child he experienced stuttering, but then suddenly it stopped. He explains that when we’re children, our brains are not yet quite developed, and have more elasticity. As a result, language is something that can change over time.
“This is why when we’re say, 2 years old, it’s easier to pick up on foreign language, than when we’re in our 30’s,” Dr. Arbisi-Kelm explained with a slight stutter.
Fast forward to years later, Dr. Arbisi-Kelm is doing volunteer work in Guatemala after obtaining an undergraduate degree in Philosophy. Here is where he discovered his love for language.
“I worked in a school building funded by a sponsorship program. In this type of setting, you form a direct relationship with the Guatemalan kids,” Dr. Arbisi-Kelm stated. “I realized from here I had a love of language, and wanted to continue with the bilingual language path.”
After he returned from Guatemala, his stutter came back at the age of about 25 years old. Dr. Arbisi-Kelm says this was not a hindrance to his life in any way. He said, “I started noticing my speech was different, but I adjusted to it, and went on with my life.”
Dr. Arbisi-Kelm then earned his doctorate. in Linguistics at University of California at Los Angeles. After this experience he found there was even a more refined area he saw himself in, which lead him to do post-doctoral work in Communication Sciences and Disorders at University of Wisconsin-Madison. While he found that work extremely engaging, a quality he emphasizes about himself is that he doesn’t like to stick to one discipline.
“So many things in life are interdisciplinary, and that is one of the things I enjoy most about Augustana. The emphasis here is for you to explore difference niches, while at a larger school like University of Wisconsin at Madison, you stay more with your department,” Dr. Arbisi-Kelm described.
His background in bilingual communication sciences and disorders will prove to be valuable asset for the department. He looks forward to being a part of the liberal arts perspective we value so much at our institution. While enjoying our campus and the surrounding community Dr.Arbisi-Kelm— being an avid runner--hopes to take advantage of our hills in the quad cities area.
“I grew up in Rockford, and there, there is nothing but flat land but here you have hills, and also some flatter areas to run. I’m looking forward to taking advantage of that.”
Running is not the only outdoor activity Dr. Arbisi-Kelm enjoys, he also takes part in boating, hiking, and he recently learned how to sail while at University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is considering joining the local sailing club. It’s looking as if Dr.Abrisi-Kelm with be perfectly at home in our community.
"Remembering a Future That Many Feared"
A soft news lead about those remembering 9/11 in New York City, specifically Manhattan, and how life has gone on since then. Also, it talks about how some people weren't sure that New York was ever going to go back to being the same, but it did.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Pop Goes the Critic
A profile of a wine connesiour named Gary Vaynerchek who is bringing wine to the forefront of pop culture. He's eccentric personality has made him popular and he has a book contract with HarperStudio and plans to publish books on wine and marketing. One of his biggest accomplishments is his video blog called WineLibrary TV. He calls his program "The Thunder Show a.k.a.the Internet's Most Passionate Wine Program".
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/09/dining/09pour.html?pagewanted=2&_r=1&hp
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/09/dining/09pour.html?pagewanted=2&_r=1&hp
Monday, August 31, 2009
Eleanor Clift Questions
Questions to ask Eleanor Clift
What was it like to become the first woman to progress from being a secretary to a reporter? What was the male reaction?
What made you adopt your democratic party affliation?
What is the most challenging part of your career?
What would you recommend to students trying to get to where you are? As a senior in college?
What do you enjoy most about politics?
What were your original career plans before you got involved with journalism or was that something you always planned on doing?
What are your hobbies outside of your career?
How many hours a week do you work for your career? What's a typical day like for you?
If you didn't have a career in journalism, what would be the next best career in your opinion?
What is one thing you hope to do in your life, that you have not yet accomplished?
What is your favorite food?
Where is someplace you'd like to go that you've never been before, and why?
What was it like to become the first woman to progress from being a secretary to a reporter? What was the male reaction?
What made you adopt your democratic party affliation?
What is the most challenging part of your career?
What would you recommend to students trying to get to where you are? As a senior in college?
What do you enjoy most about politics?
What were your original career plans before you got involved with journalism or was that something you always planned on doing?
What are your hobbies outside of your career?
How many hours a week do you work for your career? What's a typical day like for you?
If you didn't have a career in journalism, what would be the next best career in your opinion?
What is one thing you hope to do in your life, that you have not yet accomplished?
What is your favorite food?
Where is someplace you'd like to go that you've never been before, and why?
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Journey up the Hudson River
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/08/29/nyregion/20090830-hudson-river-journey.html
A journalist's account of his journey he took up the Hudson River on the rivers 400th anniversary of its founding. He took the exact journey Henry Hudson took.
A journalist's account of his journey he took up the Hudson River on the rivers 400th anniversary of its founding. He took the exact journey Henry Hudson took.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Five examples of good profiles
Muhammad Bahri
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/22/world/africa/22barry.html?scp=2&sq=profile&st=cse
Billy Joya
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/08/world/americas/08joya.html?scp=4&sq=the%20saturday%20profile&st=cse
Ryanair chief execute Michael O'Leary
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/01/world/europe/01oleary.html?scp=6&sq=the%20saturday%20profile&st=cse
Anne Hechehttp://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/02/magazine/02heche-t.html?scp=22&sq=profile&st=cse
Freeman Dyson
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/29/magazine/29Dyson-t.html?scp=5&sq=Profile&st=cse
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/22/world/africa/22barry.html?scp=2&sq=profile&st=cse
Billy Joya
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/08/world/americas/08joya.html?scp=4&sq=the%20saturday%20profile&st=cse
Ryanair chief execute Michael O'Leary
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/01/world/europe/01oleary.html?scp=6&sq=the%20saturday%20profile&st=cse
Anne Hechehttp://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/02/magazine/02heche-t.html?scp=22&sq=profile&st=cse
Freeman Dyson
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/29/magazine/29Dyson-t.html?scp=5&sq=Profile&st=cse
Kidnapped at 11, Woman Emerges After 18 Years
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/28/us/28abduct.html?_r=1&hp
Kidnapped at 11, Woman Emerges After 18 Years
A story about a woman who was kidnapped at 11 years old, was recently discovered in California living with her kidnapper at age 29.
Kidnapped at 11, Woman Emerges After 18 Years
A story about a woman who was kidnapped at 11 years old, was recently discovered in California living with her kidnapper at age 29.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
First Press Conference
A potentially dangerous event has occurred right here on Wallaby College's campus in Wallaby, IL. John Smith addressed to Wallaby Community. A normal morning turned bad when it when a toxic spill was discovered in the college's body of water known as "the slough". The Slough runs from lower campus by the library, to upper campus housing known as "Naeseth". This body of water is a staple for Wallaby's campus as a site of Freshman pledging for the greek system, and, late in the year, a race between Wallaby administrators. Also, this body of water runs in a system which goes to Wallaby Residence Halls, and the neighboring Wallaby Community.
Preliminary reports show that there was a large percentage of chemicals known as, chlorine gas and potassium nitrous oxide. However, the perecentage of these chemicals are said to be large enough to cause harm to humans, but wildlife has been killed. Yet people are still encouraged not to use the slough path, until later reports are released at 2:30 pm.
Two men of Middle Eastern decent have been apprended by the Wallaby Police, in connection with the toxic waste. Translators have been called in to talk to the two gentlemen. Terrorism is not suspected in this case.
Preliminary reports show that there was a large percentage of chemicals known as, chlorine gas and potassium nitrous oxide. However, the perecentage of these chemicals are said to be large enough to cause harm to humans, but wildlife has been killed. Yet people are still encouraged not to use the slough path, until later reports are released at 2:30 pm.
Two men of Middle Eastern decent have been apprended by the Wallaby Police, in connection with the toxic waste. Translators have been called in to talk to the two gentlemen. Terrorism is not suspected in this case.
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