First image:
1. rubber bands
2. "keep moving" on the cardboard
3. card board shoes
1. With the cardboard words "keep moving" rubber banded to his feet, Jeremiah Ward did just that after he was rescued from the 9th ward.
2. With make shift shoes of cardboard and rubber bands, Jeremiah Ward ...
3. His cardboard shoes, rubber banded to his feet, said "keep moving".
Second image:
1. kneee deep water
2. national guard behind them
3. cane and a walker
1.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Edit your peers
Edit Your Peers
Our writing continues to improve. But let’s eliminate these stubborn errors.
1. According to the Web site OpenSecrets.org Senator Patty Murray had raised $11,781,217. took out quotes
2. “I am for state taxes,” said Alexa Mays, junior broadcast production major. “They pay for everything from firefighters to the legislature.” maor not capitalized, period after major
3. Wes Smith, principal at Pullman High School, said the state run liquor stores have a monopoly on sales. principal not capitalized and spelled wrong.
4. Kevin Wilson, the president of the Washington Restaurant Association, said, “I’m a big fan of the initiative, it is all about the little guy trying to get bigger.” changed the order: name, title, said
5. 70 percent of the revenue would fund public education beginning November 14, 2011.
6. Last month, United States Army officials asked congress to clarify its policy on gays in the military. Capitalize Army
7. Washington state marks up hard alcohol 51.9%. lowercase state?
8. Many WSU students travel sixteen miles roundtrip to Moscow, Id., to purchase cheaper alcohol.
9. Jennifer Sessions, a Senior spanish major, posted flyers in support of I-1098. don't capitalize spanish ?
10. “I think it would have been cool to do something like that as a freshman, I know my parents would have loved it,” Bobson said.
Our writing continues to improve. But let’s eliminate these stubborn errors.
1. According to the Web site OpenSecrets.org Senator Patty Murray had raised $11,781,217. took out quotes
2. “I am for state taxes,” said Alexa Mays, junior broadcast production major. “They pay for everything from firefighters to the legislature.” maor not capitalized, period after major
3. Wes Smith, principal at Pullman High School, said the state run liquor stores have a monopoly on sales. principal not capitalized and spelled wrong.
4. Kevin Wilson, the president of the Washington Restaurant Association, said, “I’m a big fan of the initiative, it is all about the little guy trying to get bigger.” changed the order: name, title, said
5. 70 percent of the revenue would fund public education beginning November 14, 2011.
6. Last month, United States Army officials asked congress to clarify its policy on gays in the military. Capitalize Army
7. Washington state marks up hard alcohol 51.9%. lowercase state?
8. Many WSU students travel sixteen miles roundtrip to Moscow, Id., to purchase cheaper alcohol.
9. Jennifer Sessions, a Senior spanish major, posted flyers in support of I-1098. don't capitalize spanish ?
10. “I think it would have been cool to do something like that as a freshman, I know my parents would have loved it,” Bobson said.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Feature Story Exercise
Story: Dismissing the Risks of a Deadly Habit
1. The writer uses the story of Mr. hill to demonstrate how anyone can get into an accident while talking/texting on their cell phones. Mr. Hill was described as the guy everyone was friends with, a good student, a good son, etc. The story then explained how -while out finding a dresser for a neighbor- was talking on the phone, ran a red light and killed someone. The innocence of the situation -asking the neighbor about the dresser- shows that he wasn't just another teenager talking about high school drama, but an adult trying to help someone when he was too engrossed in the conversation and caused the accident. Mr.Hill is brought up many times in throughout the story
2. The writer connects Mr.Hill's story to the larger, national picture by giving the data on number of accidents and deaths related to talking on a cell phone. The transition of "Extensive research shows the dangers of distracted driving ..." is great because it connects Mr.Hills' distracted driving with the national stats for distracted driving. Mr. Hill's story is brought up repeatedly, and each time is followed by the "national link". A great example is when the writer talks about Hill's new truck doesn't have all the gadgets new trucks do -then citing data about those gadgets, etc.
1. The writer uses the story of Mr. hill to demonstrate how anyone can get into an accident while talking/texting on their cell phones. Mr. Hill was described as the guy everyone was friends with, a good student, a good son, etc. The story then explained how -while out finding a dresser for a neighbor- was talking on the phone, ran a red light and killed someone. The innocence of the situation -asking the neighbor about the dresser- shows that he wasn't just another teenager talking about high school drama, but an adult trying to help someone when he was too engrossed in the conversation and caused the accident. Mr.Hill is brought up many times in throughout the story
2. The writer connects Mr.Hill's story to the larger, national picture by giving the data on number of accidents and deaths related to talking on a cell phone. The transition of "Extensive research shows the dangers of distracted driving ..." is great because it connects Mr.Hills' distracted driving with the national stats for distracted driving. Mr. Hill's story is brought up repeatedly, and each time is followed by the "national link". A great example is when the writer talks about Hill's new truck doesn't have all the gadgets new trucks do -then citing data about those gadgets, etc.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Referendum 52 Political Story
Referendum 52
Karie Gill
October 18, 2010
The State is asking voters to approve Referendum 52 this November to help pay for energy efficiency projects for schools.
If passed, the measure would authorize the state to borrow $505 million over five years by selling bonds. The money generated would be used for financial grants to pay for energy efficient improvements that would lower utility, energy and operational costs.
“I like the idea of bonds,” said Julia Graves, a junior English major at WSU. “Plus, the more money we put into energy efficiency, the closer we are to renewable energy.”
The grants would be available to public school districts, public universities, colleges and community colleges, and other public agencies. At least 5 percent of the funds must be available for school districts fewer than 1,000 full-time students.
“The $505 million is enough to make a difference for schools,” said Michael Morgan, superintendent of the Colfax School District, via email. “Many times the small amount available is difficult to compete for.”
According the Washington State voter’s guide, there are an estimated 3,489 buildings that may be eligible for grants.
The Colfax School District supports the concept behind Referendum 52, though the measure wouldn’t directly benefit the district for a couple of years. To be eligible for the grant, each school district must perform an energy audit, which costs an estimated $20,000.
“We are having a difficult time justifying the $20,000 audit to make us eligible for the grant,” Morgan said.
One of the Colfax elementary schools will need remodeling in the next few years, but according to Morgan, most of the updates will be code requirements for safety compliance –though the district is open to energy efficiency updates in the future.
Referendum 52 won’t directly benefit the Pullman School District either.
According to Pullman school board member Dean Kinzer, the district has paid off enough bonds to qualify for matching funds from the state.
“The Pullman School District is slowly getting into a position to pass a bond to update our facilities,” Kinzer said.
All three Pullman elementary schools and the middle school were recently updated. An energy grant awarded to the school district allowed for lighting and electric updates, as well as the replacement of four of the seven boilers at Pullman High School.
“The buildings are in good enough shape,” Kinzer said, “We won’t be out of compliance.”
Referendum 52 would also extend the current sales tax on bottled water to help generate revenue to pay back a portion of the bonds. The tax is currently set to expire June 30, 2013.
“I think the tax on bottled water is totally fine,” Graves said. “It might encourage people to use a less consumable resource.”
Also on the ballot is Initiative 1107, which would repeal the sales tax on bottled water.
According to Healthy Schools Now, an organization that supports Referendum 52, if both the Referendum and the Initiative are passed, the Legislature would uphold voter decision and look into a different source of funding.
Contacts:
Julia Graves
(206) 437.6644
Junior WSU English major
Dean Kinzer
(509) 334.2805
kinzerdd@wildblue.net
Pullman School Board Member
Michael Morgan
(509) 397.3042
MichaelM@csd300.com
Colfax School District Superintendent
Outline
Lede: The State is asking voters to approve Referendum 52 this November to help pay for energy efficiency projects for schools.
Information about Referendum 52:
School bonds for energy efficient projects
Number of buildings
Who’s eligible
Local Angle:
Colfax School District
o Support Referendum 52
o Doesn’t benefit from it
o Other priorities (elementary updates)
Pullman School district
o No official position
o No benefit
o Pullman School district raises own funds
Referendum 52 sales tax portion
Karie Gill
October 18, 2010
School bond referendum on November ballot
The State is asking voters to approve Referendum 52 this November to help pay for energy efficiency projects for schools.
If passed, the measure would authorize the state to borrow $505 million over five years by selling bonds. The money generated would be used for financial grants to pay for energy efficient improvements that would lower utility, energy and operational costs.
“I like the idea of bonds,” said Julia Graves, a junior English major at WSU. “Plus, the more money we put into energy efficiency, the closer we are to renewable energy.”
The grants would be available to public school districts, public universities, colleges and community colleges, and other public agencies. At least 5 percent of the funds must be available for school districts fewer than 1,000 full-time students.
“The $505 million is enough to make a difference for schools,” said Michael Morgan, superintendent of the Colfax School District, via email. “Many times the small amount available is difficult to compete for.”
According the Washington State voter’s guide, there are an estimated 3,489 buildings that may be eligible for grants.
The Colfax School District supports the concept behind Referendum 52, though the measure wouldn’t directly benefit the district for a couple of years. To be eligible for the grant, each school district must perform an energy audit, which costs an estimated $20,000.
“We are having a difficult time justifying the $20,000 audit to make us eligible for the grant,” Morgan said.
One of the Colfax elementary schools will need remodeling in the next few years, but according to Morgan, most of the updates will be code requirements for safety compliance –though the district is open to energy efficiency updates in the future.
Referendum 52 won’t directly benefit the Pullman School District either.
According to Pullman school board member Dean Kinzer, the district has paid off enough bonds to qualify for matching funds from the state.
“The Pullman School District is slowly getting into a position to pass a bond to update our facilities,” Kinzer said.
All three Pullman elementary schools and the middle school were recently updated. An energy grant awarded to the school district allowed for lighting and electric updates, as well as the replacement of four of the seven boilers at Pullman High School.
“The buildings are in good enough shape,” Kinzer said, “We won’t be out of compliance.”
Referendum 52 would also extend the current sales tax on bottled water to help generate revenue to pay back a portion of the bonds. The tax is currently set to expire June 30, 2013.
“I think the tax on bottled water is totally fine,” Graves said. “It might encourage people to use a less consumable resource.”
Also on the ballot is Initiative 1107, which would repeal the sales tax on bottled water.
According to Healthy Schools Now, an organization that supports Referendum 52, if both the Referendum and the Initiative are passed, the Legislature would uphold voter decision and look into a different source of funding.
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Contacts:
Julia Graves
(206) 437.6644
Junior WSU English major
Dean Kinzer
(509) 334.2805
kinzerdd@wildblue.net
Pullman School Board Member
Michael Morgan
(509) 397.3042
MichaelM@csd300.com
Colfax School District Superintendent
Outline
Lede: The State is asking voters to approve Referendum 52 this November to help pay for energy efficiency projects for schools.
Information about Referendum 52:
School bonds for energy efficient projects
Number of buildings
Who’s eligible
Local Angle:
Colfax School District
o Support Referendum 52
o Doesn’t benefit from it
o Other priorities (elementary updates)
Pullman School district
o No official position
o No benefit
o Pullman School district raises own funds
Referendum 52 sales tax portion
Monday, October 11, 2010
To publish ...
According to Ben, I would publish the blogger's story. I would have to make it clear where the story came from and that the blogger has an unnamed source from which he got his information. If the blogger named his sources and had actual proof of his accusations, then it wouldn't be a big problem to publish the story -but he doesn't. I would then include the senator's response, giving it pretty equal room within the story to make sure I wasn't sued for libel or anything. The senator is a public figure, which makes it newsworthy -especially since he has voiced out against many gay-related pieces of legislator.
coma or not
Correct the following sentences. If the sentence is already correct, write “correct.”
1. He looked through the door, but he did not see anyone inside the church.
2. "We could wait to see if anyone else came or we could go back home," she said.
3. Reed, a graduate of Washington State University, was elected Secretary of State in 2000.
4. The organization paid the speaker $1,000, but itsofficers were unable to attend the event.
5. According to Washington state law, bars will become smoke-free on February 15th.
6. He saw Karen and they had coffee. took out the coma
7. The bales are then sold to a processing center in Tacoma, Washington, which ships them to Moscow, Id.
8. It was raining, so we stayed home.
9. Later he phoned again.
10. This will end up having an affect on consumers, she said.
11. He introduced the speaker to Floyd, Moos and Wulff.
1. Sam Reed, a graduate of Washington State University, spoke at the Honors College on Wednesday, Sept. 22.
2. The concert will be held on Friday night as a part of WSU's Homecoming Weekend.
3. President Elson S. Floyd Floyd is frustrated by cuts to higher education and promised he would lobby legislators in Olympia.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
2 day assignment
(1) total raised: $44,952,015.27 // total spent: $15,306,285.58
(3) a. Stop The Food & Beverage Tax Hikes, For 1107, it would stop the food and beverage tax
b. $14,448,077.83
c. American Beverage Association, National group, 8/26/2010, 8 seperate contributions, a total of $11,200,000
d. The 5 people are: Mark Baldwin, Frank Byles, Howard King, Jack Korsten, Daniel Kraft // .000009%
e. In kind contributions seem to be contributions of services // 3 contributions are: translation services, meeting time, survey research
f. $1433728.80
(4) Defeat 1098 is the sponsor // 206.414.7350 // $379,659.83 // media plus received the money for tv ads // defeat 1098
(5) a. King co. // about 14.8 million
b. about $1300.00
c. about $1100.00
(6) a. about $1.5 million
b. about $18.4 million
c. abotu $2 million
d. about $15,000
www.fec.gov
(1) a. democrats for house and senate // about $14 million
b. republicans // about $9 million
(2) a. Cathy McMorris // about $1.39 million
b. Clyde Aurthur coldero Jr. // about $18,000
c. American Bankers Association, American Crystal Sugar, Every Republican is Crucial /// they all gave $5000 becasue there is a cap on how much you can give.
d. Kemper Freeman Jr. donated $4800
(3) a. Marsh Copsey and Assoc. was paid $25,000
b. $75,000
c. money tree // $19,000 & Retired // $62,570
(3) a. Stop The Food & Beverage Tax Hikes, For 1107, it would stop the food and beverage tax
b. $14,448,077.83
c. American Beverage Association, National group, 8/26/2010, 8 seperate contributions, a total of $11,200,000
d. The 5 people are: Mark Baldwin, Frank Byles, Howard King, Jack Korsten, Daniel Kraft // .000009%
e. In kind contributions seem to be contributions of services // 3 contributions are: translation services, meeting time, survey research
f. $1433728.80
(4) Defeat 1098 is the sponsor // 206.414.7350 // $379,659.83 // media plus received the money for tv ads // defeat 1098
(5) a. King co. // about 14.8 million
b. about $1300.00
c. about $1100.00
(6) a. about $1.5 million
b. about $18.4 million
c. abotu $2 million
d. about $15,000
www.fec.gov
(1) a. democrats for house and senate // about $14 million
b. republicans // about $9 million
(2) a. Cathy McMorris // about $1.39 million
b. Clyde Aurthur coldero Jr. // about $18,000
c. American Bankers Association, American Crystal Sugar, Every Republican is Crucial /// they all gave $5000 becasue there is a cap on how much you can give.
d. Kemper Freeman Jr. donated $4800
(3) a. Marsh Copsey and Assoc. was paid $25,000
b. $75,000
c. money tree // $19,000 & Retired // $62,570
3 Q's for the political correspondent
1. What is the overall mood of Olympia right now?
2. What initiatives seem to be gaining momentum?
3. Do you have contacts who you go to regularly?
Was it hard to make those contacts?
How do you keep those contacts?
2. What initiatives seem to be gaining momentum?
3. Do you have contacts who you go to regularly?
Was it hard to make those contacts?
How do you keep those contacts?
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