Who lead
Two robbers beat up a 24-year-old man using a toiled lid and went on to steal the man's car yesterday.
What lead
A violent robery took place yesterday when two unidentified men beat up a 24-year-old man with a toilet lid and stole his car.
Where lead
At the 2200 California Street apartment complex in Mountain View, two unidentified men beat up a man using a toilet lid and stole his car yesterday.
How
Using a toilet lid as a weapon, two unidentified robbers beat up a 24-year-old man and stole his car yesterday.
The most appropriate lead would be the How lead. The most eye-popping part of the story is that the 24-year-old man was beaten by a toiled lead.
Who: Two unidentified robbers
What beat up a 24 year old man and robbed him of his car
When Yesterday at 9:00 a.m.
Where: Mountain View apartment complex at 2200 California St.
Why: To steal the guy's car
How: Beat with a toilet lid.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
Outline
Magazine: Baseball Digest Magazine
Article Title: Baseball Needs a Salary Cap
Reason 1: A more level playing field.
Interview a baseball fan whose team has been struggling for years.
Explanation- with same money, all teams will compete.
Reason 2: More fans will come to games which leads to more popularity.
Interview an A's fan who would come to more games if the A's stopped trading all their players.
Explanation- Direct cause effect relationship with a competitve team and more fans coming to games.
Reason 3: Baseball will make a lot more money.
Explanation- more fans equals more spending on tickets, more spending at games, more tv ratings and ultimately more money.
Magazine: Baseball Digest Magazine
Article Title: Baseball Needs a Salary Cap
Reason 1: A more level playing field.
Interview a baseball fan whose team has been struggling for years.
Explanation- with same money, all teams will compete.
Reason 2: More fans will come to games which leads to more popularity.
Interview an A's fan who would come to more games if the A's stopped trading all their players.
Explanation- Direct cause effect relationship with a competitve team and more fans coming to games.
Reason 3: Baseball will make a lot more money.
Explanation- more fans equals more spending on tickets, more spending at games, more tv ratings and ultimately more money.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Tunnel of Opression
I came to the Tunnel of Opression thinking that whatever I saw wouldn't faze me. I was confident that no matter what was thrown at me, I could handle it. I could not have been any more wrong. The Tunnel of Opression changed my perspective on my life.
I am a typical silicon valley teenager. I go to a college and my parents pay for most of my expenses. My biggest issues are finding what I want to do with my life and social problems amongst friends and family. My life is so good that sometimes I forget. I have food on my table, which more than a billion people don't have. I have no life threatning diseases unlike virtually all of African families do. I was never sexually assaulted as a child, and there is a very good chance that I will never be raped. With starvation, disease, sexaul assault and rape, you are at least temporarily hurt physically, but the lasting effect is psychological.
I thought long and hard about how much suffering the world encounters today. And then I thought about my Aunt who has had ALS for 6 years. I thought about the adversity it must take for her to attack the world everyday. The only parts of her body that can move are her eyes and mouth. And with these alone, she spreads hope every day. She is constantly smiling, seizing every moment to enjoy life. She can not talk, but it is not hard to understand what she would be saying. She loves me and our entire family more than any in the world.
In the end, I realized that everyone is either suffering or closely connected to some type of suffering in their lives. The question is how do they react to it? Personally, all I can do is love my Aunt as much as she loves me. And in this world, that may be all it takes.
I am a typical silicon valley teenager. I go to a college and my parents pay for most of my expenses. My biggest issues are finding what I want to do with my life and social problems amongst friends and family. My life is so good that sometimes I forget. I have food on my table, which more than a billion people don't have. I have no life threatning diseases unlike virtually all of African families do. I was never sexually assaulted as a child, and there is a very good chance that I will never be raped. With starvation, disease, sexaul assault and rape, you are at least temporarily hurt physically, but the lasting effect is psychological.
I thought long and hard about how much suffering the world encounters today. And then I thought about my Aunt who has had ALS for 6 years. I thought about the adversity it must take for her to attack the world everyday. The only parts of her body that can move are her eyes and mouth. And with these alone, she spreads hope every day. She is constantly smiling, seizing every moment to enjoy life. She can not talk, but it is not hard to understand what she would be saying. She loves me and our entire family more than any in the world.
In the end, I realized that everyone is either suffering or closely connected to some type of suffering in their lives. The question is how do they react to it? Personally, all I can do is love my Aunt as much as she loves me. And in this world, that may be all it takes.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Broadcast
Defense and Special Teams led the way in the SaberCats 63-43 win over the Arizona Rattlers on Saturday.
A.J. Haglund tied a franchise record by making four field goals. The SaberCats special teams also blocked a field goal for a safety.
The SaberCats defense forced five turnovers and recorded four sacks. Clevan Thomas sparked the defense when he recovered a fumble for a touchdown and had an interception on 4th and goal.
Wide receiver Cleannord Santil was the offensive star with 110 yards receiving and two touchdowns.
This was their 15th consecutive home victory, which is an Arena Football Record.
A.J. Haglund tied a franchise record by making four field goals. The SaberCats special teams also blocked a field goal for a safety.
The SaberCats defense forced five turnovers and recorded four sacks. Clevan Thomas sparked the defense when he recovered a fumble for a touchdown and had an interception on 4th and goal.
Wide receiver Cleannord Santil was the offensive star with 110 yards receiving and two touchdowns.
This was their 15th consecutive home victory, which is an Arena Football Record.
Sports Story
SaberCats beat down Rattlers in home opener
In a game dominated by intimidating men trying to punish the opposition every play, the smallest player on the field made the biggest difference.
San Jose SaberCats kicker A.J. Haglund tied a franchise record by making 4 field goals and was also named the Offensive Player of the Game, which is a rarity for a kicker.
"Kickers get a lot of work in this game, but usually not field goals," said Haglund, who only attempted 18 field goals last season. "Four of them was crazy."
Haglund and SaberCats won their home opener easily 63-43 over the Arizona Rattlers after celebrating their 2007 ArenaBowl Championship before the game.
With the SaberCats struggling offensively, the Defense picked up the slack by forcing five turnovers, posting four sacks and allowing just 7 first half points.
Defensive Back Clevan Thomas received Defensive Player of the Game honors for his fumble recovery for a touchdown and his interception on 4th and goal.
Defensive backs Marquise Floyd and Omar Smith also picked off Rattlers quarterback Brian Smoker, who looked flustered at times while replacing injured starter Lang Campbell.
Two-time Arena Bowl MVP Mark Grieb followed last week’s 6 touchdown no interception performance, with a lackluster 3 touchdown, 2 interception performance.
Grieb said, “ We did just enough to get the win. I wish we had been more crisp, but it was what it was. Fortunately our defense came up big.”
The one positive that came from the SaberCat offense was Grieb’s ability to connect with Cleannord Santil. Santil caught 6 passes for 110 yards and scored 2 first half touchdowns that led the SaberCats to a huge 27-7 lead at halftime.
The SaberCats held off a potential Rattler comeback by rushing for 3 second half touchdowns, including the first two rushing touchdown’s of wide receiver Jason Geathers’ career. Geathers also caught 7 passes for 64 yards while replacing Rodney Wright who missed Saturday’s game with an apparent injury.
In a game dominated by intimidating men trying to punish the opposition every play, the smallest player on the field made the biggest difference.
San Jose SaberCats kicker A.J. Haglund tied a franchise record by making 4 field goals and was also named the Offensive Player of the Game, which is a rarity for a kicker.
"Kickers get a lot of work in this game, but usually not field goals," said Haglund, who only attempted 18 field goals last season. "Four of them was crazy."
Haglund and SaberCats won their home opener easily 63-43 over the Arizona Rattlers after celebrating their 2007 ArenaBowl Championship before the game.
With the SaberCats struggling offensively, the Defense picked up the slack by forcing five turnovers, posting four sacks and allowing just 7 first half points.
Defensive Back Clevan Thomas received Defensive Player of the Game honors for his fumble recovery for a touchdown and his interception on 4th and goal.
Defensive backs Marquise Floyd and Omar Smith also picked off Rattlers quarterback Brian Smoker, who looked flustered at times while replacing injured starter Lang Campbell.
Two-time Arena Bowl MVP Mark Grieb followed last week’s 6 touchdown no interception performance, with a lackluster 3 touchdown, 2 interception performance.
Grieb said, “ We did just enough to get the win. I wish we had been more crisp, but it was what it was. Fortunately our defense came up big.”
The one positive that came from the SaberCat offense was Grieb’s ability to connect with Cleannord Santil. Santil caught 6 passes for 110 yards and scored 2 first half touchdowns that led the SaberCats to a huge 27-7 lead at halftime.
The SaberCats held off a potential Rattler comeback by rushing for 3 second half touchdowns, including the first two rushing touchdown’s of wide receiver Jason Geathers’ career. Geathers also caught 7 passes for 64 yards while replacing Rodney Wright who missed Saturday’s game with an apparent injury.
Monday, March 17, 2008
SaberCats
In a game dominated by intimidating men trying to punish the opposition every play, the smallest player on the field made the biggest difference.
This player was San Jose Sabercats kicker A.J. Haglund, who tied a franchise record by making 4 field goals and was named the Offensive Player of the Game.
Kickers get a lot of work in this game, but usually not field goals," said Haglund, who only attempted 18 field goals last season. "Four of them was crazy."
Haglund and Sabercats won their home opener easily 63-43 after celebrating their 2007 Arena Bowl Championship before the game.
This player was San Jose Sabercats kicker A.J. Haglund, who tied a franchise record by making 4 field goals and was named the Offensive Player of the Game.
Kickers get a lot of work in this game, but usually not field goals," said Haglund, who only attempted 18 field goals last season. "Four of them was crazy."
Haglund and Sabercats won their home opener easily 63-43 after celebrating their 2007 Arena Bowl Championship before the game.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Column
The trouble with women is they either lead you on or they are completely silent. Why can’t they just tell you how you how they feel? Instead it always gets messy. I like girl number one, but she has no idea. I want to go to the dance with her, but I don’t know when to ask. We are in class together sharing stories, always having fun. When I am about to ask her to the dance, I found out that not only does she not like me, but she likes one of my friends. I thought she liked me, but instead she was just leading me on.
How about the girl that keeps everything to herself. I like a girl and I want to ask her to Senior Prom. We each have no dates, so this should be easy. But when I talk to her, she seems entirely uninterested. When I bring up anything that has to do with the dance, she always changes the subject. This makes me very confused, and because girls are being taken left and right, I decide to ask another girl. I’m a little disappointed with my date, and I wish that I would have gone with the girl I liked. The next day of school after the dance, she tells me that she wished she would have gone with me.
The point is I will never be able to figure out how women feel. When I think a girl likes me, they don’t. When I think a girl doesn’t like me, they do. The best solution to all these problems would be telling the truth at all times. This solution is possible, but it is not very probable. Women are afraid to open their feelings to men, and vice versa. I will conclude by saying that women will always drive me crazy.
How about the girl that keeps everything to herself. I like a girl and I want to ask her to Senior Prom. We each have no dates, so this should be easy. But when I talk to her, she seems entirely uninterested. When I bring up anything that has to do with the dance, she always changes the subject. This makes me very confused, and because girls are being taken left and right, I decide to ask another girl. I’m a little disappointed with my date, and I wish that I would have gone with the girl I liked. The next day of school after the dance, she tells me that she wished she would have gone with me.
The point is I will never be able to figure out how women feel. When I think a girl likes me, they don’t. When I think a girl doesn’t like me, they do. The best solution to all these problems would be telling the truth at all times. This solution is possible, but it is not very probable. Women are afraid to open their feelings to men, and vice versa. I will conclude by saying that women will always drive me crazy.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Spartan Daily Story
Saturday Classes at San Jose State
Who- Students, Teachers, Administrators.
What- Saturday Classes
Where- San Jose State
When- Next Year
Why- Provide more oppurtunity and flexibility for students.
How-
I would interview my English Teacher Charles McLeod to see how he would react to less time off and more teaching.
I would interview an administrator such as Maria Luiza Alaniz to see how our budget would change and how they would react to having to be responsible on weekends for the students.
I would interview Students with jobs such as Troy Varenchdom to see if they would take advantage of the Saturday Classes.
I plan to investigate the reason why San Jose State offers no Saturday Classes. I also want to see if Saturday classes is a possibility in the near future. What would it take for San Jose State to have Saturday classes, and would it be practical for students and teachers to use them.
Who- Students, Teachers, Administrators.
What- Saturday Classes
Where- San Jose State
When- Next Year
Why- Provide more oppurtunity and flexibility for students.
How-
I would interview my English Teacher Charles McLeod to see how he would react to less time off and more teaching.
I would interview an administrator such as Maria Luiza Alaniz to see how our budget would change and how they would react to having to be responsible on weekends for the students.
I would interview Students with jobs such as Troy Varenchdom to see if they would take advantage of the Saturday Classes.
I plan to investigate the reason why San Jose State offers no Saturday Classes. I also want to see if Saturday classes is a possibility in the near future. What would it take for San Jose State to have Saturday classes, and would it be practical for students and teachers to use them.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Immediate and Delayed Identification Leads
Pipe Fitter
Immediate Identification Lead
Pipe-fitter Duane La Chance was listed in critical condition after suffering third-degree burns from a 15,000 volt power line yesterday.
Delayed Identification Lead
Working at Springfield Municipal Power Plant, a Gross Engineer pipe-fitter suffered third-degree burns yesterday. Duane La Chance, 55, was listed in serious condition by the Springfield Hospital after he accidentally touched a power line carrying 15,000 volts with a piece of angle iron.
Car AccidentImmediate Identification Lead
Wayne Clay, 19, and James W. Cunning, 20, were involved in a crash on U.S. 63 yesterday.
A two-car accident occurred on U.S. 63 one-tenth of a mile north of Blue Ridge Road yesterday. Wayne Clay crossed the center line and struck the 2005 Ford Focus owned by James W. Cunning, who is currently in satisfactory condition at Springfield Hospital.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Fairy tales
Casey at the Bat
Direct Lead
Casey struck out as Mudville's rally fell short yesterday.
Indirect Lead
The air was filled with anticipation as thousands of fans witnessed Mudville rally in ninth down 4-2. With runners on second and third, star player Casey struckout, ending Mudville's bid for a stunning comeback.
Direct Lead
Casey struck out as Mudville's rally fell short yesterday.
Indirect Lead
The air was filled with anticipation as thousands of fans witnessed Mudville rally in ninth down 4-2. With runners on second and third, star player Casey struckout, ending Mudville's bid for a stunning comeback.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
4 weird AP Style rules
1. Kickoff is one word as an adjective and two words as a verb. This also applies to face off and tip off.
2. Racket is spelled differently than Racquetball.
3. You capitalize Boston in Boston brown bread, but you do not capitalize manhattan in manhattan cocktail because the cocktail is not dependent.
4. The word minister is not a formal title in most religions so it is not capitalized. In a few religions it is a formal title so it is capitalized.
2. Racket is spelled differently than Racquetball.
3. You capitalize Boston in Boston brown bread, but you do not capitalize manhattan in manhattan cocktail because the cocktail is not dependent.
4. The word minister is not a formal title in most religions so it is not capitalized. In a few religions it is a formal title so it is capitalized.
Friday, February 8, 2008
Homework 5 W's and H
Who: Stacy Johnson-Klein, former Fresno State women's basketball coach.
What: She was awarded 19.1 million dollars for gender discrimination.
When: December.
Why: Her gender was discriminated and she was sexually harrassed because she spoke up for female athletes.
Where: Fresno, California.
How: A jury and a judge decided that Johnson-Klein should be awarded that amount of money from her lawsuit.
Judge tosses $19.1 million sex discrimination award in Fresno State case
By Garance Burke Associated Press
Article Launched: 02/08/2008 12:11:47 PM PST
FRESNO, Calif. - A judge on Friday threw out a $19.1 million judgment awarded a former Fresno State women's basketball coach who had sued the school claiming gender discrimination, and ordered a new trial unless she accepts a smaller sum.
Former coach Stacy Johnson-Klein has until Feb. 22 to decide whether she'll accept a $6.6 million award instead, the judge said.
Johnson-Klein sued Fresno State claiming gender discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation because she spoke up for female athletes. The university said Johnson-Klein was fired because of her job performance.
A jury awarded the coach the historic judgment in December. Fresno State attorneys asked the judge to overturn the verdict, claiming Johnson-Klein showed insufficient evidence.
What: She was awarded 19.1 million dollars for gender discrimination.
When: December.
Why: Her gender was discriminated and she was sexually harrassed because she spoke up for female athletes.
Where: Fresno, California.
How: A jury and a judge decided that Johnson-Klein should be awarded that amount of money from her lawsuit.
Judge tosses $19.1 million sex discrimination award in Fresno State case
By Garance Burke Associated Press
Article Launched: 02/08/2008 12:11:47 PM PST
FRESNO, Calif. - A judge on Friday threw out a $19.1 million judgment awarded a former Fresno State women's basketball coach who had sued the school claiming gender discrimination, and ordered a new trial unless she accepts a smaller sum.
Former coach Stacy Johnson-Klein has until Feb. 22 to decide whether she'll accept a $6.6 million award instead, the judge said.
Johnson-Klein sued Fresno State claiming gender discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation because she spoke up for female athletes. The university said Johnson-Klein was fired because of her job performance.
A jury awarded the coach the historic judgment in December. Fresno State attorneys asked the judge to overturn the verdict, claiming Johnson-Klein showed insufficient evidence.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
5 W's and H
Who: Shaun Hill, backup 49ers quarterback
What: Signed 3 year contract
When: Tuesday, February 5th
Where: N/A
Why: to compete for next years starting quarterback job.
How: 49ers and Hill came to an agreement.
49ers give Hill 3 year contract
Shaun Hill, who led the 49ers to consecutive victories after injuries sidelined their top two quarterbacks this season, will be back with the team after signing a three-year contract, his agent said Tuesday.
Robert Lattinville declined to disclose the terms of the deal, which won't be completed until the NFL office finishes its review this week. The contract contains performance and playing-time incentives that could boost Hill's pay significantly, the agent said.
"He's thrilled about the opportunity to come back to the 49ers," Lattinville said of Hill, who was eligible for free agency.
Hill and Alex Smith will compete for the starting job next season, Coach Mike Nolan has said.
Smith, the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2005, struggled with his passing accuracy this season while trying to play through a shoulder separation that led to season-ending surgery in mid-December.
Backup Trent Dilfer went down with a season-ending concussion against Minnesota on Dec. 9, leading to the first extensive playing time for Hill in his six-year career. Hill, 28, completed 22 of 27 passes in relief of Dilfer that day.
Hill, who fractured his right index finger in an early December practice, made his first NFL start in a 20-13 win against Cincinnati on Dec. 15. He also led a 21-19 victory against Tampa Bay the next week but injured his lower back, forcing him to miss the season finale at Cleveland.
Hill finished 54 of 79 for a team-high 68.4 percent
What: Signed 3 year contract
When: Tuesday, February 5th
Where: N/A
Why: to compete for next years starting quarterback job.
How: 49ers and Hill came to an agreement.
49ers give Hill 3 year contract
Shaun Hill, who led the 49ers to consecutive victories after injuries sidelined their top two quarterbacks this season, will be back with the team after signing a three-year contract, his agent said Tuesday.
Robert Lattinville declined to disclose the terms of the deal, which won't be completed until the NFL office finishes its review this week. The contract contains performance and playing-time incentives that could boost Hill's pay significantly, the agent said.
"He's thrilled about the opportunity to come back to the 49ers," Lattinville said of Hill, who was eligible for free agency.
Hill and Alex Smith will compete for the starting job next season, Coach Mike Nolan has said.
Smith, the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2005, struggled with his passing accuracy this season while trying to play through a shoulder separation that led to season-ending surgery in mid-December.
Backup Trent Dilfer went down with a season-ending concussion against Minnesota on Dec. 9, leading to the first extensive playing time for Hill in his six-year career. Hill, 28, completed 22 of 27 passes in relief of Dilfer that day.
Hill, who fractured his right index finger in an early December practice, made his first NFL start in a 20-13 win against Cincinnati on Dec. 15. He also led a 21-19 victory against Tampa Bay the next week but injured his lower back, forcing him to miss the season finale at Cleveland.
Hill finished 54 of 79 for a team-high 68.4 percent
Smoking Wheels and Missing Boy
40 passengers were evacuated from Northwest Airlines flight 428 at Municipal Airport in Lacrosse, Wisconsin Wednesday.
A landing tower employee spotted smoke near the wheels following a flight from Minneapolis.
Missing Boy
Missing for three years, a 7-year old boy was found as Police arrested the boy's mother for kidnapping and interference with a custody warrant.
On Monday Night, a Brick Township, N.J. neighbor recognized the child's picture when it was shown after the movie Adam: The Song Continues and called the police.
A landing tower employee spotted smoke near the wheels following a flight from Minneapolis.
Missing Boy
Missing for three years, a 7-year old boy was found as Police arrested the boy's mother for kidnapping and interference with a custody warrant.
On Monday Night, a Brick Township, N.J. neighbor recognized the child's picture when it was shown after the movie Adam: The Song Continues and called the police.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Chevy Chase
Actor and comedian Chevy Chase was appointed board of trustees to Bard College Tuesday,
where he once was an alum.
where he once was an alum.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Air Crash
All 131 people were killed aboard a US airplane when it crashed Sunday, which was preparing to land outside of Pittsburgh .
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
First Post
My name is Joe Akeley. I am interested in all sports. My favorite hobby is playing basketball. My plan right now is to be a sportswriter. When I heard you were a sportswriter I became very excited to learn from the best.
I am a freshman here at San Jose State. I believe my major is communications, but I actually want to me a Journalism major. All I have to do is go change it. I have a sister who is graduating from San Diego State. She continues to help me get through school.
I am a freshman here at San Jose State. I believe my major is communications, but I actually want to me a Journalism major. All I have to do is go change it. I have a sister who is graduating from San Diego State. She continues to help me get through school.
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