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.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
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
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