Due to budget concerns, the AGO eliminated the request for $10 million in gang
prevention and intervention funding and replaced it with language directing OJJ to assist local entities federal funds.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Chris Gregoire's Letter- Lede
Gov. Chris Gregoire sent a letter to the Washington State legislature Oct. 27, stating that her new budget proposal would eliminate programs such as basic healthcare for low-income individuals and those with disabilities, cut 15 percent from higher education, and cut the length of supervision for all offenders.
"Gay" Senator: Would I Publish This Story
I wouldn't, because there is no hard evidence that the senator is actually gay. It may make for a good story, but that doesn't mean it should be presented as factual for possibly millions to read. Bloggers say all kinds of crazy things, but unless there is hard evidence, such as the name of the guy who said he had sexual relations with the senator, or something along those lines, then it can't be deemed as "news." Plus, I could possibly get in trouble by publishing a story that has been deemed "a libelous, defamatory lie."
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Initiatives
1. Under ‘Search the database,’ navigate to ‘Committees’ and then ‘Initiatives.’
a. How much has been raised for initiatives in 2011? $41,059,275.69
b. How much has been spent? $29,144,188.63
c. How much was spent in each of these years?
2011: $29,144,188.63
2010:$60,856,111.17
2009:$7,012,260.81
2008:$9,565,276.17Glenn Avery's phone number: 206-286-1498
I. Which committee has spent the most money this year?Costco
Inkind conttributions to 1183: $1,759,510.18
Inkind contribtuions: "We're going to donate our time to your cause"
Finally, let’s look at ‘Expenditures.’
a. How much has been raised for initiatives in 2011? $41,059,275.69
b. How much has been spent? $29,144,188.63
c. How much was spent in each of these years?
2011: $29,144,188.63
2010:$60,856,111.17
2009:$7,012,260.81
2008:$9,565,276.17Glenn Avery's phone number: 206-286-1498
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II. Which initiative is the committee supporting?1183
III. How much have opponents of this initiative raised? (Hint: Click the column header ‘Ballot’
to group by initiative.)
Inkind conttributions to 1183: $1,759,510.18
Inkind contribtuions: "We're going to donate our time to your cause"
Finally, let’s look at ‘Expenditures.’
I. Which company has been paid the most money by the committee? Target
a. Click on the Report. Go to page 14. What was Target Enterprise paid to do? advertising agency
b. How much did this committee – not the group, but the committee – pay Winner and Mandabach Campaigns in September? A LOT
What's the purpose of recording Qadaffi's death?
The news clip doesn't merely show the death of a dictator- it shows the beginning of a new Libiya. While the images are very gruesome, I feel it is important for journalists to show what really happened. The documentation of his final moments showed that his people really hated him, and I feel those images help with the story of the people finally taking control of their own destiny.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Math Problems
1. Last year, WSU's in-state tuition is $ 4,943.00. If tuition increases 13 percent for next year, how much will you spend in fall 2012?
5585.59
2. The AP Style quiz was taken by 177 students. Twenty-three failed. What percent passed?
87 percent
3. A college’s budget increases from $100 million to $120 million. What's the percent increase?
20 percent
4. a. Times are tough on College Hill. Your pizza budget has been cut from $200 to $150. What was the percent decrease?
25 percent
b. Bonus! You win $50 in a local pageant. Your pizza budget just jumped from $150 to $200. What was the percent increase?
33 percent
5. Last year, your property tax bill was $1,152. This year, it rose to $1,275. What’s the percent increase?
10.7 percent
6. Research funding at WSU increased 40 percent this year to $218 million. What was the funding last year?
$155 million
7. Joe Smith wants to build a 2,500-square-foot house for him. The builder tells him it will cost $112 a square foot to build. How much will the house cost?
$280,000
8. Desperate for revenue, the government decides to increase the tax on beer. The tax was 5 percent. But now it's jumped to 6 percent.
a. What’s the percent increase? 20 percent
b. What’s the percentage increase? 1 percentage point
9. Parents are always worried about the safety of their college student. But is Pullman safer than other areas? Let's say Pullman had 183 assaults last year. Spokane had 502. Spokane has 200,000 people. Pullman has 25,000. How do we compare those two numbers? Is the average person more likely to be assaulted in Spokane or Pullman? (Again, not real figures.) How much more likely?
In Pullman you are three times more likely to be assaulted than you would be in Spokane
10. Five houses sold in your neighborhood for the following prices: $225,000; $207,000; $3.2 million; $129,000; $192,000.
a. What’s the mean price? $790,000
b. What’s the median? $207,000
c. Which is a more accurate measure of the typical home price? $207,000
Edit these sentences.
1. He competed in (11) events.
2. The boy, (5) was not injured in the crash.
3. More than (one-third) of the students failed the assignment.
4. The store owner discounted the shirt 25 (percent).
5. The stock price rose (4) percent last year.
6. The police department reported (more than) 200 cases of fraud.
5585.59
2. The AP Style quiz was taken by 177 students. Twenty-three failed. What percent passed?
87 percent
3. A college’s budget increases from $100 million to $120 million. What's the percent increase?
20 percent
4. a. Times are tough on College Hill. Your pizza budget has been cut from $200 to $150. What was the percent decrease?
25 percent
b. Bonus! You win $50 in a local pageant. Your pizza budget just jumped from $150 to $200. What was the percent increase?
33 percent
5. Last year, your property tax bill was $1,152. This year, it rose to $1,275. What’s the percent increase?
10.7 percent
6. Research funding at WSU increased 40 percent this year to $218 million. What was the funding last year?
$155 million
7. Joe Smith wants to build a 2,500-square-foot house for him. The builder tells him it will cost $112 a square foot to build. How much will the house cost?
$280,000
8. Desperate for revenue, the government decides to increase the tax on beer. The tax was 5 percent. But now it's jumped to 6 percent.
a. What’s the percent increase? 20 percent
b. What’s the percentage increase? 1 percentage point
9. Parents are always worried about the safety of their college student. But is Pullman safer than other areas? Let's say Pullman had 183 assaults last year. Spokane had 502. Spokane has 200,000 people. Pullman has 25,000. How do we compare those two numbers? Is the average person more likely to be assaulted in Spokane or Pullman? (Again, not real figures.) How much more likely?
In Pullman you are three times more likely to be assaulted than you would be in Spokane
10. Five houses sold in your neighborhood for the following prices: $225,000; $207,000; $3.2 million; $129,000; $192,000.
a. What’s the mean price? $790,000
b. What’s the median? $207,000
c. Which is a more accurate measure of the typical home price? $207,000
Edit these sentences.
1. He competed in (11) events.
2. The boy, (5) was not injured in the crash.
3. More than (one-third) of the students failed the assignment.
4. The store owner discounted the shirt 25 (percent).
5. The stock price rose (4) percent last year.
6. The police department reported (more than) 200 cases of fraud.
Question 2: Cheating Spouses
The Scarlett sample
Researchers in Colorado and Texas surveyed almost 5,000 women anonymously. They asked whether they had been unfaithful to their husbands.
* In one survey, 1 percent said they had been unfaithful to their husbands.
* In a second survey, 6 percent confessed to infidelity.
We have a large sample size. What might account for such a big difference in the results?
The survey with 1 percent of women admitting they have been unfaithful to their husbands was an oral asurvey, whereas the second survey was written.
Researchers in Colorado and Texas surveyed almost 5,000 women anonymously. They asked whether they had been unfaithful to their husbands.
* In one survey, 1 percent said they had been unfaithful to their husbands.
* In a second survey, 6 percent confessed to infidelity.
We have a large sample size. What might account for such a big difference in the results?
The survey with 1 percent of women admitting they have been unfaithful to their husbands was an oral asurvey, whereas the second survey was written.
Stephanie Schnendel story
1) News Value: The increase in alcohol-related accidents
2) Evidence: Hospital reports stating the increase in BAC levels of students
3) Story details: Chad's injuries, how he was airlifted to the hospital, when he woke in the hospital
4) Quotes: She had quotes from Chad's mother, Officer Lambley,
2) Evidence: Hospital reports stating the increase in BAC levels of students
3) Story details: Chad's injuries, how he was airlifted to the hospital, when he woke in the hospital
4) Quotes: She had quotes from Chad's mother, Officer Lambley,
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Wednesday Blog
San Juan in Wash. has the most successful housing community.
Worst county in terms of housing prices in state of Wash: Wahkiakum
Worst county in terms of housing prices in state of Wash: Wahkiakum
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Pullman Police Search
11-P08888 Fraud at 329 NW Harrison St, PULLMAN, WA 99163
RP reporting fraudulent charges on credit card.
also:
11-P08929 Warrant Arrest 15:25:47 10/11/11 Aaron Breshears FOR
260 SE Kamiaken St; PPD, PULLMAN, WA 99163
Arrested on Whitman County Misdemeanor Warrant for Failure to Appear; DUI, DWLS & Hit and Run: Camis, Nikolas (033188)
On Oct. 7, there were 3 arrests. Campus Polce also arrested 4 people.
There have been over 200 calls of credit card fraud, and now Pullman Police are teaming up with the secret service.
There were 0 homicides on campus last year. There were 188 campus alcohol arrests, as well as 23 burglaries.
RP reporting fraudulent charges on credit card.
also:
11-P08929 Warrant Arrest 15:25:47 10/11/11 Aaron Breshears FOR
260 SE Kamiaken St; PPD, PULLMAN, WA 99163
Arrested on Whitman County Misdemeanor Warrant for Failure to Appear; DUI, DWLS & Hit and Run: Camis, Nikolas (033188)
On Oct. 7, there were 3 arrests. Campus Polce also arrested 4 people.
There have been over 200 calls of credit card fraud, and now Pullman Police are teaming up with the secret service.
There were 0 homicides on campus last year. There were 188 campus alcohol arrests, as well as 23 burglaries.
Silas Parks
Graduated in 2002 from Kendrick High School.
Lives at 15277 Reil Rd, Kendrick, ID, US
27 years old
Silas is related to Seth Curtis Parks, Sarah J Parks, Ann Louise Parks, Donald Luther Parks and Rachel Rebecca Parks.
Scorpio
Protestant
Married
Murdered wife and unborn child
Pled guilty for lesser charges
Serving 40 years in prision
Guilty of arson
Arrested for domestic violence
Petition for Post-Convistion Relief
Lives at 15277 Reil Rd, Kendrick, ID, US
27 years old
Silas is related to Seth Curtis Parks, Sarah J Parks, Ann Louise Parks, Donald Luther Parks and Rachel Rebecca Parks.
Scorpio
Protestant
Married
Murdered wife and unborn child
Pled guilty for lesser charges
Serving 40 years in prision
Guilty of arson
Arrested for domestic violence
Petition for Post-Convistion Relief
Ethics exercise
If I were profiling someone and saw they were not only posing in a Neo-Nazi picture but actually was part of a Neo-Nazi Organization, I would use this picture. I would use it because it is a reflection of his beliefs and values. In my oponion, he couldn't be upset with me using such an image because he has it publicly displayed on Facebook for the world to see.
However, if I was in PR I would NEVER use it, because it automatically makes the reader lose sympathy for the subject and I wouldn't want the person I'm profiling to come off as a white supremicist douchebag, although he clearly is.
However, if I was in PR I would NEVER use it, because it automatically makes the reader lose sympathy for the subject and I wouldn't want the person I'm profiling to come off as a white supremicist douchebag, although he clearly is.
Monday, October 10, 2011
LexisNexis exercise
SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER
April 28, 1995, Friday , FINAL
UNDERGROUND MOVEMENT IS SPREADING IN STATE
Near the Pierce-Kitsap county line, 30 members of the National Association of Militia Educators gather to learn marksmanship, history and survival skills.
No results found for "spokane militia" on Google because it costs money. Google can't find information behind paywalls, sites that require log ins, public records, and archives.
Name of two female farmers from "The New York Times" interviewed in 1871: Laura and Electa Fuller
Headline of "Spokane Daily Chronicle" in 1947 Carl Maxey Story: Potent Gonzaga Ring Squad Trims Idaho State, 5 to 3
2 celebrities on the front page: Joe Lewis and Jersey Joe Walcott
Paul Wulff tweet: Great win Cougs! So proud of our players and fans!
Lesson learned: Bill Gates lives in the sickest house EVER.
However, his house is listed under as Watermark Estate so if he gets sued he can protect his house.
April 28, 1995, Friday , FINAL
UNDERGROUND MOVEMENT IS SPREADING IN STATE
Near the Pierce-Kitsap county line, 30 members of the National Association of Militia Educators gather to learn marksmanship, history and survival skills.
No results found for "spokane militia" on Google because it costs money. Google can't find information behind paywalls, sites that require log ins, public records, and archives.
Name of two female farmers from "The New York Times" interviewed in 1871: Laura and Electa Fuller
Headline of "Spokane Daily Chronicle" in 1947 Carl Maxey Story: Potent Gonzaga Ring Squad Trims Idaho State, 5 to 3
2 celebrities on the front page: Joe Lewis and Jersey Joe Walcott
Paul Wulff tweet: Great win Cougs! So proud of our players and fans!
Lesson learned: Bill Gates lives in the sickest house EVER.
However, his house is listed under as Watermark Estate so if he gets sued he can protect his house.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Hurricane Katrina Picture Details
1) The picture of Jeremiah Ward wearing "makeshift shoes" really stands out because it shows how quick the hurricane moved. Katrina destroyed so much so quickly that this man didn't even have time to grab a pair of shoes.
2) The picture in which people on rooftops are writing pleas for help from helicopters also stands out, because it shows the helplessness of the situation.
3) The picture with the dogs eating a corpse shows exactly what a disaster looks like. We aren't used to seeing dead people on the side of the road being torn apart by dogs. It seems like this is happening in a third world country, not the United States
2) The picture in which people on rooftops are writing pleas for help from helicopters also stands out, because it shows the helplessness of the situation.
3) The picture with the dogs eating a corpse shows exactly what a disaster looks like. We aren't used to seeing dead people on the side of the road being torn apart by dogs. It seems like this is happening in a third world country, not the United States
Edit your peers
1. “Their music can be so lively and energetic; they really know how to connect with their audience,” said John W. Christopher, senior biology major at Washington State University.
2. On February 1, 2010, he died from a heart attack.
3. Facebook and Twitter are two of the many social media that journalists can use, Koppel said.
4. The lasting effects of global warming may not be known for years, Muller said.
5. Pullman Planning Director Pete Dickinson said the conference will be held December 7th through the 9th.
6. Donaldson’s coach was disappointed with his performance during the first couple games of the season.
7. Only 7 percent of the federal prison population are there for violent crimes, the journalist-turned-writer said.
8. The WSU alumnus said students need to learn to embrace life.
9. He asked the audience "which side are you on?
“Labor has been marginalized, people have been marginalized,” Simon said..
2. On February 1, 2010, he died from a heart attack.
3. Facebook and Twitter are two of the many social media that journalists can use, Koppel said.
4. The lasting effects of global warming may not be known for years, Muller said.
5. Pullman Planning Director Pete Dickinson said the conference will be held December 7th through the 9th.
6. Donaldson’s coach was disappointed with his performance during the first couple games of the season.
7. Only 7 percent of the federal prison population are there for violent crimes, the journalist-turned-writer said.
8. The WSU alumnus said students need to learn to embrace life.
9. He asked the audience "which side are you on?
“Labor has been marginalized, people have been marginalized,” Simon said..
Monday, October 3, 2011
1) Joe takes pride in his space by attempting to make it look clean and cozy, instead of treating it like a crappy hole-in-the-wall.
2) "I live with them," he says with a shrug. When referring to the cockroaches, he makes it sound like they are human beings.; he has learned to accept the cards dealt to him.
2) "I live with them," he says with a shrug. When referring to the cockroaches, he makes it sound like they are human beings.; he has learned to accept the cards dealt to him.
interview with my mom
Me: What has been the most rewarding thing about watching your daughters grow up?
Mom: Seeing you two succeed on your own merits and getting to witness you two grow into your own skin. I consider myself lucky that I got two good girls. No one ended up pregnant or arrested, thank God.
Me: You have to admit I am the better daughter though.
Mom: I will not say that.
Me: I'll take that you agree with the above statement.
Mom: Shut up, Emily.
Me: Fine, is there anything you wish you could go back and change?
Mom: Hm, tough one. I'm clearly the perfect mom so I'm not the problem (laughs). But if I could tell you back in 8th grade that trying to look gothic is not cool but instead dumb as hell, I would have.
Me: Why didn't you? You could have saved me from some seriously awful middle school pictures.
Mom: You had to learn that looking and acting a fool is just not you.
Me: Such wise words.
Mom: I'm your mom, I know all.
Mom: Seeing you two succeed on your own merits and getting to witness you two grow into your own skin. I consider myself lucky that I got two good girls. No one ended up pregnant or arrested, thank God.
Me: You have to admit I am the better daughter though.
Mom: I will not say that.
Me: I'll take that you agree with the above statement.
Mom: Shut up, Emily.
Me: Fine, is there anything you wish you could go back and change?
Mom: Hm, tough one. I'm clearly the perfect mom so I'm not the problem (laughs). But if I could tell you back in 8th grade that trying to look gothic is not cool but instead dumb as hell, I would have.
Me: Why didn't you? You could have saved me from some seriously awful middle school pictures.
Mom: You had to learn that looking and acting a fool is just not you.
Me: Such wise words.
Mom: I'm your mom, I know all.
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