LOGAN, Utah - Bill and Melinda Gates were spotted with Ted Turner in Nigeria's capital city, Abuja, today. The Gates and Turner met with local African officials on a very low-key tone. Details of their meetings have been kept quiet, however, it is rumored their purposes are to reform the health care programs for the benefit of the community.
They have been meeting on the formation of this program for the last three months in African towns and cities. While Bill is discouraging much information to be shared, he did say the program will be launched soon, and will be holding a press conference next month for further discussion.
Africa has been exposed to several health problems throughout the years. Of these, main concerns are regarding malaria, polio and the HIV AIDS virus. Bill and Melinda believe education should be the top priority of African nations.
"I think we are at a turning point," Gates said. "We have got all this access to technology and people are still dying from these diseases. I am devoting my life to this work."
Mayor of Abuja, Malik Ok said he made calls for help concerning their health care. He is currently looking at proposals and making negotiations with the Gates and Turner. Ok wants a solution that will have longevity and says the Gate’s will fund the project for 10 years.
Ok said, "The World Health Organization and United Nations’ solution was to bring in food. The Gates are looking at the future. They will build buildings, we will be trained, we will be able to teach and they will not be involved anymore."
For more details about the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation visit www.gatesfoundation.org/
Monday, December 10, 2007
Practice News Story 6: News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LOGAN, Utah - ClearPoint Instruction LLC specializes in the design and development of instructional products and patient education services for health care organizations. They announced today they will be opening their website (http://www.clearpointinstruction.com/)
for online ordering, which will be a great resource to the health care industries in town.
"A large number of our customers are physicians, dentists and surgeons. We know their market and understand their needs," said Preston Parker, Vice President of ClearPoint. "In addition to providing affordable, quality services, we also aim to create an easier environment for both doctors and patients."
ClearPoint Instruction can design and develop a wide range of patient education materials, including workshops, informational pamphlets, books, posters, DVDs, and web-based simulations. “I’m certain our staff will create products that are no more than complete ultimate satisfaction to our customers,” says Mary Ann Parlin, President of ClearPoint Instruction. In addition, Parlin says, “We promise you, your patients will see the main point.”
ClearPoint is a Utah-based company made up of a team of well-trained and highly-experienced designers. Our staff has degrees in instructional technology, curriculum and instruction, computer science, and graphic design. In addition, they have a combined 40+ years of experience in designing and developing instructional products and educational services.
Lindsay Larsen
Director, Public Relations
larsenlb22@hotmail.com
Office: 435-710-5777
Mobile: 801-710-5736
http://www.clearpointinstruction.com/
ClearPoint Instruction to Reshape Cache Valley's Health Care Awareness
LOGAN, Utah - ClearPoint Instruction LLC specializes in the design and development of instructional products and patient education services for health care organizations. They announced today they will be opening their website (http://www.clearpointinstruction.com/)
for online ordering, which will be a great resource to the health care industries in town.
"A large number of our customers are physicians, dentists and surgeons. We know their market and understand their needs," said Preston Parker, Vice President of ClearPoint. "In addition to providing affordable, quality services, we also aim to create an easier environment for both doctors and patients."
ClearPoint Instruction can design and develop a wide range of patient education materials, including workshops, informational pamphlets, books, posters, DVDs, and web-based simulations. “I’m certain our staff will create products that are no more than complete ultimate satisfaction to our customers,” says Mary Ann Parlin, President of ClearPoint Instruction. In addition, Parlin says, “We promise you, your patients will see the main point.”
ClearPoint is a Utah-based company made up of a team of well-trained and highly-experienced designers. Our staff has degrees in instructional technology, curriculum and instruction, computer science, and graphic design. In addition, they have a combined 40+ years of experience in designing and developing instructional products and educational services.
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Contact Info:Lindsay Larsen
Director, Public Relations
larsenlb22@hotmail.com
Office: 435-710-5777
Mobile: 801-710-5736
http://www.clearpointinstruction.com/
Practice News Story 5: Obituary
NEW YORK - Conan Christopher O'Brien, 44, passed away yesterday due to a tragic accident which occurred during his night show "Late Night with Conan O'Brien".
O'Brien passed away from asphyxiation due to a boa constrictor on the set of NBC while filming on October 3, 2007. While handling the snake, it wrapped around his neck and suffocated him. He was pronounced dead upon arrival at the New York University Medical Center.
Conan was born in Brookline Massachusetts on April 18, 1963 to Thomas and Ruth O’Brien. He attended Brookline High School and graduated in 1981. He also attended Harvard University and graduated with a BA in American History and Literature. Having always been talented with his comedic timing and wit, Conan became the president of the school’s comedy journal “Harvard Lampoon”.
O'Brien started his television career as a writer for "Saturday Night Live" and won an Emmy in 1975. He also wrote for other shows such as "The Simpsons", "Southpark" and more. While working for "Saturday Night Live", he met producer Lorne Michaels, who offered him a job to host "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" in 1993.
Having no previous experience hosting a talk show, skeptical producers made him sign a new contract every week in the beginning. But Conan's charm and charismatic personality quickly won the hearts of viewers across America. The Washington Post has described Conan as “modest, wry, self-effacing, and demonstrably the most intelligent of the late-night comics.”
O'Brien was scheduled to take the place of Jay Leno on NBC’s the Tonight Show in 2009. Always modest about his own success, Conan once said, "If I existed 200 years ago, all the other farmers in my community would be like, 'That guy is worthless! He's sitting on a rock, jumping up like a frog, coming up with weird concepts and ideas, making faces, and combing his hair into a giant pastry.' It's a good thing I was born in this century, when superfluous television seems to be part of the economy." He truly had a way to brighten up the lives of all those who watched.
He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Ann Powel, and his two children, Neve, 4, and Beckett, 2. Funeral services are being held for close friends and family. By request of the family, donations can be made to the Conan O’Brien Memorial Fund rather than flowers.
O'Brien passed away from asphyxiation due to a boa constrictor on the set of NBC while filming on October 3, 2007. While handling the snake, it wrapped around his neck and suffocated him. He was pronounced dead upon arrival at the New York University Medical Center.
Conan was born in Brookline Massachusetts on April 18, 1963 to Thomas and Ruth O’Brien. He attended Brookline High School and graduated in 1981. He also attended Harvard University and graduated with a BA in American History and Literature. Having always been talented with his comedic timing and wit, Conan became the president of the school’s comedy journal “Harvard Lampoon”.
O'Brien started his television career as a writer for "Saturday Night Live" and won an Emmy in 1975. He also wrote for other shows such as "The Simpsons", "Southpark" and more. While working for "Saturday Night Live", he met producer Lorne Michaels, who offered him a job to host "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" in 1993.
Having no previous experience hosting a talk show, skeptical producers made him sign a new contract every week in the beginning. But Conan's charm and charismatic personality quickly won the hearts of viewers across America. The Washington Post has described Conan as “modest, wry, self-effacing, and demonstrably the most intelligent of the late-night comics.”
O'Brien was scheduled to take the place of Jay Leno on NBC’s the Tonight Show in 2009. Always modest about his own success, Conan once said, "If I existed 200 years ago, all the other farmers in my community would be like, 'That guy is worthless! He's sitting on a rock, jumping up like a frog, coming up with weird concepts and ideas, making faces, and combing his hair into a giant pastry.' It's a good thing I was born in this century, when superfluous television seems to be part of the economy." He truly had a way to brighten up the lives of all those who watched.
He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Ann Powel, and his two children, Neve, 4, and Beckett, 2. Funeral services are being held for close friends and family. By request of the family, donations can be made to the Conan O’Brien Memorial Fund rather than flowers.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Practice News Story 9: Sports
Nov. 7, 2007
10:56 p.m.
SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Jazz beats the Cleveland Cavaliers in Salt Lake City tonight. The final score was 106-99. Jazz player, Andrei Kirilenko, was key to their success with 21 blocks. "It's the most blocks I've ever had in a game," Kirilenko says.
Utah Jazz Head Coach Jerry Sloan says he "definately liked the way Kirilenko stepped up tonight". In reference to Lebron James, Cleveland Cavaliers Head Coach Mike Brown says, "Kirilenko really shut him down a couple of times. We didn't have enough chemistry out there to pull out a win."
Kirilenko says, "Coming back from the Lakers game where Kobe Bryant blocked my slam dunk really frustrated me. It stepped up my energy and I wanted to be the one blocking the shots."
"Oh I love it here with the Jazz. When it comes right down to it, this is my home; this is where I’m going to play the best," Kirilenko says.
10:56 p.m.
SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Jazz beats the Cleveland Cavaliers in Salt Lake City tonight. The final score was 106-99. Jazz player, Andrei Kirilenko, was key to their success with 21 blocks. "It's the most blocks I've ever had in a game," Kirilenko says.
Utah Jazz Head Coach Jerry Sloan says he "definately liked the way Kirilenko stepped up tonight". In reference to Lebron James, Cleveland Cavaliers Head Coach Mike Brown says, "Kirilenko really shut him down a couple of times. We didn't have enough chemistry out there to pull out a win."
Kirilenko says, "Coming back from the Lakers game where Kobe Bryant blocked my slam dunk really frustrated me. It stepped up my energy and I wanted to be the one blocking the shots."
"Oh I love it here with the Jazz. When it comes right down to it, this is my home; this is where I’m going to play the best," Kirilenko says.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Practice News Story 8: Business
Google offers $60 billion to purchase Time Warner
Oct. 31, 2007
PALO ALTO, Calif. - Today Google Inc. offered a hostile takeover bid of $60 billion dollars to Time Warner Inc. (TWX). This purchase price is for all debt, cash and stocks.
After Microsoft and Yahoo! both had made offers to Time Warner, Google enters the arena with an offer "higher than it ought to be," says Paul Kim, Industry Analyst.
Google's CEO and Chair, Dr. Eric Schmidt says, "Google has a history of striking while the iron’s hot. We don’t wait around. We saw the need to add content production into our company. They are one of the largest content producers in the world. We are one of the largest content distributors in the world. It makes sense to add content production with content distribution. "
Schmidt says their plan is to keep Time Warner "largely in tact".
Richard D. Parsons, CEO of Time Warner, says, "We were surprised because there hasn’t been any discussions of this previously. We haven’t even looked at our options. It’ll take about a month for us to discuss this and do a thorough analysis."
Both CEOs of Yahoo! and Microsoft have no comment.
"The future of Time Warner, I think, is excellent," Kim says. "I don’t know why Time Warner would turn this down."
Oct. 31, 2007
PALO ALTO, Calif. - Today Google Inc. offered a hostile takeover bid of $60 billion dollars to Time Warner Inc. (TWX). This purchase price is for all debt, cash and stocks.
After Microsoft and Yahoo! both had made offers to Time Warner, Google enters the arena with an offer "higher than it ought to be," says Paul Kim, Industry Analyst.
Google's CEO and Chair, Dr. Eric Schmidt says, "Google has a history of striking while the iron’s hot. We don’t wait around. We saw the need to add content production into our company. They are one of the largest content producers in the world. We are one of the largest content distributors in the world. It makes sense to add content production with content distribution. "
Schmidt says their plan is to keep Time Warner "largely in tact".
Richard D. Parsons, CEO of Time Warner, says, "We were surprised because there hasn’t been any discussions of this previously. We haven’t even looked at our options. It’ll take about a month for us to discuss this and do a thorough analysis."
Both CEOs of Yahoo! and Microsoft have no comment.
"The future of Time Warner, I think, is excellent," Kim says. "I don’t know why Time Warner would turn this down."
Monday, October 29, 2007
Practice News Story 7: Speech
Nov. 19, 1863
GETTYSBURG, Pa. - President Abraham Lincoln spoke on the war-torn grounds at Gettysburg, yesterday afternoon.
His intent was to stir citizens to 'get out there and make it so that those who died didn't die in vain', Lincoln says after the meeting.
His speech went on to say, "Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation, so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this."
"I felt really good about giving it," says Lincoln, in regards to his speech. "I feel it was inspired, and I wanted to do something for the soldiers in the war. This war isn't over yet. United we stand. Separated we fall. We must pull together."
GETTYSBURG, Pa. - President Abraham Lincoln spoke on the war-torn grounds at Gettysburg, yesterday afternoon.
His intent was to stir citizens to 'get out there and make it so that those who died didn't die in vain', Lincoln says after the meeting.
His speech went on to say, "Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation, so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this."
"I felt really good about giving it," says Lincoln, in regards to his speech. "I feel it was inspired, and I wanted to do something for the soldiers in the war. This war isn't over yet. United we stand. Separated we fall. We must pull together."
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Practice News Story 4: Court
LOGAN, UT - Two persons were arrested today in correlation to the break-in at the meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
James Michaels, 35, and a minor were charged with two misdemeanor accounts, breaking and entering and one charge of felon burglary. The preliminary trial proved positive for their persecution today at the Cache County 1st Superior Court.
Sheriff Deputy Geoffrey Hasty said, "Seems like a pretty simple cut and dry case to me. We certainly have the right people in this case." Hasty was of the first respondents on the scene of the crime early this morning. Hasty found finger print evidence which linked them to Michaels and his minor accomplice. "They did not resist arrest, and came peacefully," said Hasty.
Defense Attorney Robbie Cochran is disputing finger print evidence and believes there is not enough evidence to proceed with the trial.
The defendents are both being tried as adults and face up to a minimum of six months in jail and up to five-thousand dollars in fines if found guilty.
James Michaels, 35, and a minor were charged with two misdemeanor accounts, breaking and entering and one charge of felon burglary. The preliminary trial proved positive for their persecution today at the Cache County 1st Superior Court.
Sheriff Deputy Geoffrey Hasty said, "Seems like a pretty simple cut and dry case to me. We certainly have the right people in this case." Hasty was of the first respondents on the scene of the crime early this morning. Hasty found finger print evidence which linked them to Michaels and his minor accomplice. "They did not resist arrest, and came peacefully," said Hasty.
Defense Attorney Robbie Cochran is disputing finger print evidence and believes there is not enough evidence to proceed with the trial.
The defendents are both being tried as adults and face up to a minimum of six months in jail and up to five-thousand dollars in fines if found guilty.
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