I had some trouble finding errors for our first assignment. I' am not sure if this counts, but I found an article that talks about a misspelled sign in San Mateo, on the 101 freeway. I thought it was pretty interesting. Hillsdale is misspelled. The sign displays it as "Hillsidale", with an extra "i".''
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Saturday, September 27, 2008
AP Exercises I-L
Please identify and correct the AP and other style errors in the following sentences.
1) There's been no letup all day. After class, I plan to soak in my Jacuzzi, then lie down for a short nap. (3)
2) They called Sen. Fred Fried a left-winger because he voted against the Patriot Act. (3)
3) As they unfurled her white sails, the sailboat caught the breeze and began to slice steadily through the waves. Their dream cruise of the Pacific islands had begun. (2)
4) After two days of hard rain and rising waters, the river flooded its banks, leaving the road
partly impassable. (2)
1) There's been no letup all day. After class, I plan to soak in my Jacuzzi, then lie down for a short nap. (3)
2) They called Sen. Fred Fried a left-winger because he voted against the Patriot Act. (3)
3) As they unfurled her white sails, the sailboat caught the breeze and began to slice steadily through the waves. Their dream cruise of the Pacific islands had begun. (2)
4) After two days of hard rain and rising waters, the river flooded its banks, leaving the road
partly impassable. (2)
Feature Leads
Bring out the Candles, Bring in the Firefighters.
By: Sadia Mohammadi
Tulsa, Okla.
What started off as a 95th birthday bash ended in smoke, literally.
The only thing more impressive than 95-year-old Mabel McCullough of Tulsa Okla., was her carrot cake, which held all 95 candles.
McCullough, who turns 95 on Sept. 27, enjoyed her birthday party which was thrown by the women's group at First United Methodist Church. One guest, Eddi Carlin, described the candles on the cake, "There wasn't an inch to spare. By the time we had them all lit it looked like a torch." With some help, McCullough blew out all of the candles.
Little did they know the smoke had set off a fire alarm, sending a total of 5 engines, 2 ladder companies, and 24 firefighters to the scene. Talk about getting a party started.
"We had just sat down to eat when we saw them in the doorway", Carlin said of the firefighters.
This event was even surprising to Fire Chief Lonnie Lamb, who said, "In my 25 years on the job, I've seen a lot of things set off a fire alarm, but I don't think I ever heard of one going off because of a birthday cake." And although the firefighters did not stick around to eat the carrot cake, they were nice enough to take some pictures with the women.
After 95 years, McCullough proves she is still one smokin' hot lady.
News Story 4
A 21-year-old man was arrested after carjacking a newly married couple in a Taco Bell parking lot.
Alan Ticas-Soto is being held on bail of $100,00 in San Mateo County Jail, after an incident which occurred Saturday night. He is facing felony carjacking charges and misdemeanor drug charges. Tocas-Soto, who pleaded not guilty in San Mateo Superior Court on Monday, does not have a criminal record.
The newly married couple, whose names were not released, were on their way to a nearby Embassy Suites, when they stopped by Taco Bell for a late night snack. The bride stayed in the car while the groom went inside. It was at that moment when the suspect jumped into the driver seat and attempted to drive off in the 2003 Nissan Altima. The screaming bride was pulled out of the car by her groom, who ran out to the car after seeing what was going on. The suspect then drove the car into a parking lot sign, after struggling with the gears. He jumped out of the car and took off on foot. The victims were not injured.
Officer Brenden Boyle, of the San Mateo Police Dept., noticed the suspect after witnesses called in his description. Patrol cars raced to the scene and arrested Ticas-Soto right away. The suspect told police he had been taking methamphtamines for three days straight.
Deputy District Attorney Sheryl Wolcott, of San Mateo, said that an attorney has not yet been assigned to Ticas-Soto's case. She also stated that if found guilty, Ticas-Soto could face up to 9 years in state prison. According to Wolcott, a preliminary hearing in the case is scheduled for May 10.
Alan Ticas-Soto is being held on bail of $100,00 in San Mateo County Jail, after an incident which occurred Saturday night. He is facing felony carjacking charges and misdemeanor drug charges. Tocas-Soto, who pleaded not guilty in San Mateo Superior Court on Monday, does not have a criminal record.
The newly married couple, whose names were not released, were on their way to a nearby Embassy Suites, when they stopped by Taco Bell for a late night snack. The bride stayed in the car while the groom went inside. It was at that moment when the suspect jumped into the driver seat and attempted to drive off in the 2003 Nissan Altima. The screaming bride was pulled out of the car by her groom, who ran out to the car after seeing what was going on. The suspect then drove the car into a parking lot sign, after struggling with the gears. He jumped out of the car and took off on foot. The victims were not injured.
Officer Brenden Boyle, of the San Mateo Police Dept., noticed the suspect after witnesses called in his description. Patrol cars raced to the scene and arrested Ticas-Soto right away. The suspect told police he had been taking methamphtamines for three days straight.
Deputy District Attorney Sheryl Wolcott, of San Mateo, said that an attorney has not yet been assigned to Ticas-Soto's case. She also stated that if found guilty, Ticas-Soto could face up to 9 years in state prison. According to Wolcott, a preliminary hearing in the case is scheduled for May 10.
News Story 3
A ruptured gas pipe threatened residents and business owners of San Francisco, yesterday afternoon.
Police cordoned off areas surrounding Folsom and 11th St., shutting down a 4-block area, after a private construction crew severed the gas pipe with a backhoe. A PG&E worker said the crew was trying to repair sewer lines when the two-inch underground pipe was punctured, a little before 12:30 p.m.
The incident brought traffic to a halt, and an irate crowd of people stood around the edge of the areas observing. Their frustration was justified, seeing as though at least 100 people were forced to evauate the area. Aside form residents, many were business owners and their customers.
Carlann Lauria, who manages Crocker's Lockers, a self-storage company on Folsom near 10th St. said, "Ask my cutomers. They were pretty irate." The shut down, however did not completely halt business; employess kept busy by collecting payment checks from customers outside police perimeters.
Manager Samantha Feldman, of Wa-Ha-Ka restaurant, was also affected by the gas pipe rupture. She saids her retsaurant lost about 500 dollars in business when employees and patrons were asked to evacuate.
According to PG&E, the gas was turned back on at 5:09 p.m. the same day.
Police cordoned off areas surrounding Folsom and 11th St., shutting down a 4-block area, after a private construction crew severed the gas pipe with a backhoe. A PG&E worker said the crew was trying to repair sewer lines when the two-inch underground pipe was punctured, a little before 12:30 p.m.
The incident brought traffic to a halt, and an irate crowd of people stood around the edge of the areas observing. Their frustration was justified, seeing as though at least 100 people were forced to evauate the area. Aside form residents, many were business owners and their customers.
Carlann Lauria, who manages Crocker's Lockers, a self-storage company on Folsom near 10th St. said, "Ask my cutomers. They were pretty irate." The shut down, however did not completely halt business; employess kept busy by collecting payment checks from customers outside police perimeters.
Manager Samantha Feldman, of Wa-Ha-Ka restaurant, was also affected by the gas pipe rupture. She saids her retsaurant lost about 500 dollars in business when employees and patrons were asked to evacuate.
According to PG&E, the gas was turned back on at 5:09 p.m. the same day.
Top News Story 4: A Date with the Debate
The 2008 presidential debate set the record. Over 80 million viewers tuned in Friday night, to watch Barack Obama and John McCain battle it out. According to and article on MSNBC.com (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26906002/), Robert Thompson of the Center for Television and Popular Culture at Syracuse University said the fact that McCain wanted to postpone the debate to handle the economic issues the country was facing, helped the numbers jump. He also overheard people at the grocery store, talking about what time the debate was going to be on. It is pretty evident that this campaign has the nation's attention, whether you are part of a political party or not.
The topic was foreign affairs, but personality flaws were also a topic of their own. McCain called Obama inexperienced and naive, while Obama quickly jumped in to defend himself. It wasBaracl clear we had two very different people standing before us. One, an old and respected veteran. The other, an intelligent young man with charisma. Both men, as different as they are, have managed to capture the attention and hearts of the American people.
From the very beginning of this campaign, America has followed the news and updates pertaining to the two candidates. It is even more refreshing to see the youth of the nation become more involved in today's politics. More debates await us, and I'm sure more of us will be tuning in.
News Values:
Timeliness
Currency
Proximity
The topic was foreign affairs, but personality flaws were also a topic of their own. McCain called Obama inexperienced and naive, while Obama quickly jumped in to defend himself. It wasBaracl clear we had two very different people standing before us. One, an old and respected veteran. The other, an intelligent young man with charisma. Both men, as different as they are, have managed to capture the attention and hearts of the American people.
From the very beginning of this campaign, America has followed the news and updates pertaining to the two candidates. It is even more refreshing to see the youth of the nation become more involved in today's politics. More debates await us, and I'm sure more of us will be tuning in.
News Values:
Timeliness
Currency
Proximity
Prominence
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Top News Story 3: The Billion Dollar Question
America's economy needs help. Will a $700 billion bailout do the trick?
According to an article posted today, on the Yahoo News website, (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080920/ap_on_bi_ge/financial_meltdown) the Bush administration asked Congress for the power to buy out assets from the financial institutions who were part of the mortgage meltdown. The plan would help the economy get back on its feet over the next couple of years, but some Americans are not so trusting of the new plan.
Sen. Barack Obama said the plan must be beneficial to the people of our country who are currently struggling with the cost of food and gas. He does not want to continue supporting the corporations who got us into this mess. Then there are the homeowners, who need rescuing of their own. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the bailout is necessary in helping rebuild America's economy, but not worth it if it will not help homeowners keep their properties.
While the decision is pending, Americans are paying the price. Gas prices are almost unbearable, and the rising cost of food is only making matters worse. How much longer before our country is out of this slump? This is the $700 billion dollar question.
News Values:
Currency
Timeliness
Impact
According to an article posted today, on the Yahoo News website, (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080920/ap_on_bi_ge/financial_meltdown) the Bush administration asked Congress for the power to buy out assets from the financial institutions who were part of the mortgage meltdown. The plan would help the economy get back on its feet over the next couple of years, but some Americans are not so trusting of the new plan.
Sen. Barack Obama said the plan must be beneficial to the people of our country who are currently struggling with the cost of food and gas. He does not want to continue supporting the corporations who got us into this mess. Then there are the homeowners, who need rescuing of their own. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the bailout is necessary in helping rebuild America's economy, but not worth it if it will not help homeowners keep their properties.
While the decision is pending, Americans are paying the price. Gas prices are almost unbearable, and the rising cost of food is only making matters worse. How much longer before our country is out of this slump? This is the $700 billion dollar question.
News Values:
Currency
Timeliness
Impact
AP Exercises (E-H)
1) To insure the accuracy of the news story, Sarah Jones checked with her source. For Jones this is an every day practice, not the exception.
2) As the two boys argued over who should get the last piece of pizza, both seemed equally as hungry. Clearly they had forgotten their earlier decision to forgo having seconds.
3) He suspected his neighbor was selling drugs, so he called the FBI. His neighbor, however, cried foul at the accusation.
4) She grew up on the Great Plains near Alliance, N.E., where the winters are long and harsh, and the living is hand-to-mouth.
5) Her car was side swiped by a hit-and-run driver on Route 1-A this morning. She was not really injured, but the impact sent the contents of her purse helter-skelter. (4)
2) As the two boys argued over who should get the last piece of pizza, both seemed equally as hungry. Clearly they had forgotten their earlier decision to forgo having seconds.
3) He suspected his neighbor was selling drugs, so he called the FBI. His neighbor, however, cried foul at the accusation.
4) She grew up on the Great Plains near Alliance, N.E., where the winters are long and harsh, and the living is hand-to-mouth.
5) Her car was side swiped by a hit-and-run driver on Route 1-A this morning. She was not really injured, but the impact sent the contents of her purse helter-skelter. (4)
News Story 2
Two tourists were robbed at gunpoint, yesterday in the parking lot of Saint Mary's Cathedral.
Sgt. Lawrence Price of the San Francisco Police Department identified the victims as WeiMing Chen, 28, and his wife Li Lu, 30.
The couple told police they had left their tour group around 10 a.m. and made their way to the lower lot of the parking lot to take pictures when the thief approached them, waving his pistol and demanding their money. Chen gave him about one-hundred dollars in cash, but the thief did not take off running until Chen handed over his Visa card, the couple's passports, camera, and airline tickets.
The couple's entire tour group of 30 were scheduled to board their flight back to Taipei at 1 p.m. No one knows if the couple was able to make it.
The suspect was wearing a black jacket and cap at the time of the assault, and appeared to be 18 years of age. Police are looking for the suspect.
Sgt. Lawrence Price of the San Francisco Police Department identified the victims as WeiMing Chen, 28, and his wife Li Lu, 30.
The couple told police they had left their tour group around 10 a.m. and made their way to the lower lot of the parking lot to take pictures when the thief approached them, waving his pistol and demanding their money. Chen gave him about one-hundred dollars in cash, but the thief did not take off running until Chen handed over his Visa card, the couple's passports, camera, and airline tickets.
The couple's entire tour group of 30 were scheduled to board their flight back to Taipei at 1 p.m. No one knows if the couple was able to make it.
The suspect was wearing a black jacket and cap at the time of the assault, and appeared to be 18 years of age. Police are looking for the suspect.
News Story 1
Firefighters rescued a man from his burning home in San Jose, yesterday afternoon.
Robert Kent, retired and described to be in his 50s, laid unconscious on his kitchen floor, in his single-story home on Annapolis Way while flames surrounded him and smoke engulfed the home. Suffering 2nd and 3rd degree burns on 50 percent percent of his body, Kent was listed in grave condition, according to a nursing supervisor at Valley Medical Center in San Jose.
The fire was reported around 3 p.m., and started in the kitchen moving up to the attic, according to San Jose Fire Captain, Rob Piper. Piper said there was no smoke detector, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Robert Kent, retired and described to be in his 50s, laid unconscious on his kitchen floor, in his single-story home on Annapolis Way while flames surrounded him and smoke engulfed the home. Suffering 2nd and 3rd degree burns on 50 percent percent of his body, Kent was listed in grave condition, according to a nursing supervisor at Valley Medical Center in San Jose.
The fire was reported around 3 p.m., and started in the kitchen moving up to the attic, according to San Jose Fire Captain, Rob Piper. Piper said there was no smoke detector, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Revised Leads 1
A local couple who sued for injuries suffered during a traffic accident in March, was awarded $150,000 yesterday, by the Butte County Court.
Forecasters are expecting another snowstorm to hit the Sierras today. The storm is part of a series of snowstorms.
Three firefighters were injured today while evacuating 41 families from a burning six-story building at 204 Union Ave., according to police.
Forecasters are expecting another snowstorm to hit the Sierras today. The storm is part of a series of snowstorms.
Three firefighters were injured today while evacuating 41 families from a burning six-story building at 204 Union Ave., according to police.
Revised Leads 4
Forty passengers were evacuated from Northwest Airlines flight 428 at the Municipal Airport in LaCrosse, Wisc., following a flight from Minneapolis, when a landing tower employee spotted smoke near the wheels.
A 7-year-old missing boy was found in Brick Township, N.J., when a neighbor called police after seeing his picture on the movie, "Adam: The Song Continues".
The boy's mother, Ellen Lynn Conner, 27, was arrested and now faces charges of kidnapping and interference with a custody warrant.
A 7-year-old missing boy was found in Brick Township, N.J., when a neighbor called police after seeing his picture on the movie, "Adam: The Song Continues".
The boy's mother, Ellen Lynn Conner, 27, was arrested and now faces charges of kidnapping and interference with a custody warrant.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Leads 4
Forty passengers were evacuated from a Northwest Airlines jet today.
Flight 428 at the Municipal Airport in LaCrosse, Wisc., was following a flight from Minneapolis when a landing tower employee spotted smoke near the wheels.
A 7-year-old missing boy was found in Brick Township, N.J.
The boy who had been missing for three years, was found Monday night after a neighbor called police after seeing his picture on the movie, "Adam: The Song Continues". The boy's mother, Ellen Lynn Conner, 27, was arrested and now faces charges of kidnapping and interference with a custody warrant.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Top News 1
Who is Sarah Palin, anyway? This topic, thanks to media coverage and John McCain’s choice for a running mate, receives my vote for the top news story of the week. Before she became McCain’s running mate, Sarah Palin was simply the governor of a small town in Alaska. Today, her personal life and political position is under the microscope of the public. In fact, the minute she was chosen as McCain’s running mate, media reports surfaced about her unwed pregnant daughter, and lack of experience as a candidate.
After watching coverage of the National Republican Convention on MSNBC, I began to understand why Obama supporters fear her. She stepped onto the stage with poise and confidence. Welcomed by never ending cheers and signs labeled, “Palin Power” and “I Love Hockey Moms”, it was clear that Palin had already won over the massive crowd surrounding her. Then came her speech. She introduced her family, ridiculed Barack Obama, and praised McCain. This woman went from the target of tabloids to a political heroine overnight. Since her speech, she has been spotted on magazine covers and all over the headlines. In fact, an article on MSNBC.com reported that “more than 40 million Americans tuned in Wednesday to see for themselves what they thought of
her” (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26548482/#storyContinued).
This presidential election is not only historical, but crucial to Americans who are dealing with an endless war, devastating economy, and the need for a change. Palin’s story is captivating whether you love or hate her. She did not crumble under the media’s scrutiny of her personal life. Many people lose their careers and reputations over what is reported about them. Fortunately for Sarah Palin, she used the negative press to her advantage. Forty million viewers is exactly what a campaign could use.
News Values:
Impact (The election itself-important to citizens)
Proximity (Nationally affects Americans)
Prominence (Known politicians)
Timeliness (Current news)
After watching coverage of the National Republican Convention on MSNBC, I began to understand why Obama supporters fear her. She stepped onto the stage with poise and confidence. Welcomed by never ending cheers and signs labeled, “Palin Power” and “I Love Hockey Moms”, it was clear that Palin had already won over the massive crowd surrounding her. Then came her speech. She introduced her family, ridiculed Barack Obama, and praised McCain. This woman went from the target of tabloids to a political heroine overnight. Since her speech, she has been spotted on magazine covers and all over the headlines. In fact, an article on MSNBC.com reported that “more than 40 million Americans tuned in Wednesday to see for themselves what they thought of
her” (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26548482/#storyContinued).
This presidential election is not only historical, but crucial to Americans who are dealing with an endless war, devastating economy, and the need for a change. Palin’s story is captivating whether you love or hate her. She did not crumble under the media’s scrutiny of her personal life. Many people lose their careers and reputations over what is reported about them. Fortunately for Sarah Palin, she used the negative press to her advantage. Forty million viewers is exactly what a campaign could use.
News Values:
Impact (The election itself-important to citizens)
Proximity (Nationally affects Americans)
Prominence (Known politicians)
Timeliness (Current news)
Leads 2
One hundred and thirty-one passengers aboard a US Air flight died in the worst air crash to occur in the past three years. The plane departing from Chicago, struck down just outside of Pittsburgh yesterday, as it prepared to land.
Leads 1
A local couple who sued for injuries suffered during a traffic accident in March, were awarded $150,000 yesterday, by the Butte County Court.
Forecasters are expecting another snowstorm to hit the Sierras today. The storm is part of a series of snowstorms.
According to police, three firefighters were injured while 41 families evacuated a six-story building that caught fire today. The building was located at 204 Union Ave.
Forecasters are expecting another snowstorm to hit the Sierras today. The storm is part of a series of snowstorms.
According to police, three firefighters were injured while 41 families evacuated a six-story building that caught fire today. The building was located at 204 Union Ave.
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