1. According to the table on the FBI's website, during 2007, race motivated crimes were the most prevalent of all other "hate crimes".
2. a) Dino Rossi has received the largest amount of donations for 2008, totaling $7,587,579.
b) The largest contributors for Dino Rossi are Health Professionals and for Christine Gregoire it is Lawyers and Lobbyists.
c) The republican party received the most donations from the Forestry and forestry products industry.
d) Lobbyists and Public Relations made a $3,900 donation to the democratic party and that's it.
3. Digital Video Recorder: http://www.google.com/patents?id=N7h1AAAAEBAJ&dq=digital+video+recorder
Social Networking: http://www.google.com/patents?id=aTB4AAAAEBAJ&dq=social+networking
Automobile: http://www.google.com/patents?id=molIAAAAEBAJ&dq=automobile
Monday, November 3, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Special Lead Examples
Question Lead:
This example comes from an article in the Life section of The Daily Evergreen on 10-13-2008. Using a question lead for this story does work well. It is a unique approach to a topic that many of us are familiar with. It offers the reader an opportunity to apply their own experiences to the topic the author describes.
http://www.dailyevergreen.com/story/26543
Direct-Address Lead:
This example also comes from the 10-13-2008 publication of The Daily Evergreen. The author addresses the issue of binge drinking and the risks involved with it. By directly addressing the reader with "you're", they create a connection that causes the reader to think specifically about the topic and its' connection to the reader.
http://www.dailyevergreen.com/story/26535
This example comes from an article in the Life section of The Daily Evergreen on 10-13-2008. Using a question lead for this story does work well. It is a unique approach to a topic that many of us are familiar with. It offers the reader an opportunity to apply their own experiences to the topic the author describes.
http://www.dailyevergreen.com/story/26543
Direct-Address Lead:
This example also comes from the 10-13-2008 publication of The Daily Evergreen. The author addresses the issue of binge drinking and the risks involved with it. By directly addressing the reader with "you're", they create a connection that causes the reader to think specifically about the topic and its' connection to the reader.
http://www.dailyevergreen.com/story/26535
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
"feeding the beast"
Who or what is the 'beast'?
The 'beast', as described by the video, reffers to the public's and news media's insatiable appetite for information. New stories must be created every day of the year, and they must be relevant enough, or have enough interest to be sold to the editors, producers and ultimately the public. The daily grind of pitching, researching and running stories is considred by many in the business as "feeding the beast".
What does it need to be fed?
As much information as humanly possible. The greater amount of information available, the greater the amount of stories that can be potentially printed, produced or broadcast.
What compromises (if any) might occur in trying to feed the 24-hour news cycle in print, TV and the internet?
With constant pressure to produce new stories every day that the public will want to hear or read, compromises must be made. The assembly line mentality is one of quantity over quality. Producing quality articles and stories often takes time, which in many cases is not avaiable. This in turn forces news media companies to often run with articles and stories that can be produced within 24 hours. That isn't much time to pitch, research and write an article or story.
The 'beast', as described by the video, reffers to the public's and news media's insatiable appetite for information. New stories must be created every day of the year, and they must be relevant enough, or have enough interest to be sold to the editors, producers and ultimately the public. The daily grind of pitching, researching and running stories is considred by many in the business as "feeding the beast".
What does it need to be fed?
As much information as humanly possible. The greater amount of information available, the greater the amount of stories that can be potentially printed, produced or broadcast.
What compromises (if any) might occur in trying to feed the 24-hour news cycle in print, TV and the internet?
With constant pressure to produce new stories every day that the public will want to hear or read, compromises must be made. The assembly line mentality is one of quantity over quality. Producing quality articles and stories often takes time, which in many cases is not avaiable. This in turn forces news media companies to often run with articles and stories that can be produced within 24 hours. That isn't much time to pitch, research and write an article or story.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Men's Crew article intro draft
Washington State University offers and incredible amount of collegiate sports and activities with which students can participate. Many of these teams are even ranked nationally. However, some teams receive more attention than others, both in terms of recognition and school funding. WSU’s Men’s Rowing in an example of one the less recognized but none the less sports at this university.
The Cougar Crew website reports WSU Men’s Rowing is the oldest sport club at the university. It was formed during the spring of 1970 by a group of young WSU students who had rowed previously in Seattle during their high schools years. The team received a helping hand from WSU administrator Ken Abbey. Abbey was not only the assistant Vice-President for Business, but he was also a former rower from the University of Washington. Abbey’s connection with WSU administration and the UW crew team allowed for approval, funding, and boats to form a Cougar Crew.
Since their establishment, the WSU Crew has done well for themselves. The Men’s and Women’s Teams have created a reputation of hard work and competiveness for themselves. However, in 1992 after the passage of Tilte-9, the Women’s team joined Cougar Athletics. The Men’s team has since operated on their own, producing ¾ of their budget through fundraisers throughout their season.
The Cougar Crew website reports WSU Men’s Rowing is the oldest sport club at the university. It was formed during the spring of 1970 by a group of young WSU students who had rowed previously in Seattle during their high schools years. The team received a helping hand from WSU administrator Ken Abbey. Abbey was not only the assistant Vice-President for Business, but he was also a former rower from the University of Washington. Abbey’s connection with WSU administration and the UW crew team allowed for approval, funding, and boats to form a Cougar Crew.
Since their establishment, the WSU Crew has done well for themselves. The Men’s and Women’s Teams have created a reputation of hard work and competiveness for themselves. However, in 1992 after the passage of Tilte-9, the Women’s team joined Cougar Athletics. The Men’s team has since operated on their own, producing ¾ of their budget through fundraisers throughout their season.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Summary Lead
MOSCOW - A local man was killed yesterday when his car crashed into a utility pole at the intersection of Main and Broad St. Sources say 20-year-old John Frazier was not wearing a seat belt and was thrown out of his car after allegedely losing control on slick roads.
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