secrets.

i don't really believe in an afterlife.. i think it'll be like one big dream.

Ethics

Dilemma - Samar as well as her brother are still alive and are now orphaned. This extremely personal moment has been broadcasted to the public for everyone to see. She is forced to now see how the moment looked and was captured. Versus showing the public how devastating and cruel this war has become. It affects children and families immensely. Showing the public how far people are taking protection may or may not help the cause.

Alternative- show the battered car, or the check point

Decision- I personally could not show this picture of such a young girl. She already lost her parents and her brother is now impaired. Use a different picture or specifically use only words

who vs. whom

1. (Who/Whom) did you go to the game with?

2. She’s the student (who/whom) writes the best articles.

3. (Who/Whom) did you vote for?

4. (Who/Whom) failed the quiz?

5. We know (who/whom) pulled that prank.

6. We want to know on (who/whom) the prank was pulled.

Prenups

Weight gain, sobriety, infidelity, year-end bonuses, and beauty budgets are among some of the agreements couples sign off on before saying “I do”.

The belief that what is mine is yours and what is yours is mine, is no longer understood with the union of marriage and love. It is now met with a contractual agreement called a prenuptial agreement. 

Prenuptial agreements were made most famous in recent times by high-profile couples, like Mr. and Mrs. Trump and family names like the Rockefellers, and have continued to grow. However, unbeknownst to most of society they have been around for centuries. Prenuptial agreements date as far back as 2000 years ago with the Hebrew marriage contract the Ketubah, according to Brian Bix, author of “The Enforcement of Premarital Agreements: and How We Think about Marriage”.

U.S Census Bureau conducted a study in 2009 that found the average divorce rate was 9.2 per 1000 people (this number is estimated to rise during the next census count). Marriage researcher Erika L. Haupt, found a recent statistic based upon the 2009 census divorce rate that approximately 15 percent of couples from 2009- 2013 will  enter into prenuptial agreements.

Prenuptial agreements were originally intended for the use of protection of a spouse in case of death, and are now intended to protect assets in case of divorce. Some characteristics of those who choose to partake in a prenuptial agreement include if a spouse will be receiving inheritance, the state in which you live in, whether or not you own a business, if you have children from a previous marriage, and the wealth distribution between each spouse.

Recent divorcee Marlene Coto entered into a prenuptial agreement to protect things she valued including her home and properties. “When I signed my prenuptial agreement I was really only focused on not losing my family vacation home that I grew up in” Coto said.

According to Bix, prenuptial agreements are most specifically set to ensure that children from a prior marriage retain a certain family wealth. They also assure the economically weaker spouse that he or she will have economic protection after divorce as well as assure that certain family heirlooms or family wealth stay within a family upon divorce as stated in “The Enforcement of Premarital Agreements: and How We Think about Marriage”. The one major thing that prenuptial agreements are not allowed to have included is deals related to children. Visitation rights as well as custody and access are never to be included in prenuptial agreements according to Bix.

Professor of women and family sociology, Lindsey Trimble, believes that divorce rates and prenuptial agreements are showing signs of correlation. “By having a prenuptial agreement made before marriage you are acknowledging that the marriage may not work and thus are more likely to feel comfortable divorcing,” said Trimble.

Others see prenuptials as a way for couples to communicate about so called “tough issues”.

Psychologist and marriage counselor, Laurie Nelson, views prenuptials as a way for couples to begin open communication about issues which can be sensitive subjects, ultimately making their relationship stronger.

Prenuptial agreements are officially recognized in all 50 states. However according to Bix they require five elements to be valid; agreements must be in writing, agreements must be executed voluntarily, there must be fair disclosure at the time of execution, agreements cannot be unconscionable, and lastly agreements must be executed by both parties in front of a notary public.

Leg Part 2

First, let’s look up SB 5749

a. Let's look at the Original Senate Report.

1. What does GET do? 

Guaranteed Education Tuition, give children education tuition

2. Since 1998, how many GET accounts have been opened by families?

119,000 accounts

3. According to the bill, name one way the program will change.

The definition of what tuition and fees will change. 

4. Did the bill become a law?

no

5. What is the name of the Senate staffer who prepared the report?

Senator Brown

Now find HB 1325

1. Sponsor:

Representatives Hunt, Dammeier, Darneille, Liias, Carlyle, Roberts, Jinkins, Orwall, Kenney, Hasegawa, McCoy, Fitzgibbon, Tharinger

2. Bill digest:

Requires the Washington state school directors'
association to work with school districts to develop and
implement a comprehensive statewide reorganization initiative
to streamline and provide efficiencies in the administration
and operation of school districts and educational service
districts.
Establishes the commission on statewide school district
reorganization to develop and recommend a comprehensive plan
for the reorganization of school districts and to consider and
determine appeals of or alternatives to the reorganization
plan if the plan is adopted by the legislature.
Requires the joint legislative audit and review committee
to conduct an independent review of the comprehensive plan.
Authorizes school districts whose organization is changed
by a reorganization plan adopted by the legislature to appeal
the reorganization.
Provides contingent expiration dates and a contingent
effective date.

3. Go to tvw.org

a. Search for HB 1325

b. When was the most recent hearing on the bill?

Feb. 10, 2011 

c. What committee heard the testimony?

Higher Education Committee

Go to TVW’s main page and search for 'Washington State University.'

1. We get too many results. Click on advanced search.

2. Enter "washington + state + university." How many results did you get?

122 results

    3. Which bills became law? A slew of 'em.
      a. Go back to the Legislature's home page and click on 'Governor's Bill Action Page.'

b. What was the most recent bill signed into a law?

c. Read through the list and find two more bills that might be interesting.

ambulance chasing

To me people seem naturally skeptical and are constantly looking for reassurance. With this ambulance chase people are able to see 1. he truly is dead 2. he died a violent death and 3. the cheering crowds surrounding this ambulance show a us a deeper insight into the fight that has been ongoing and the victory that has become.

Comma

1. He looked through the door, but he did not see anyone inside the church.

2. "We could wait to see if anyone else came, or we could go back home," she said.

3. Reed a graduate of Washington State University, was elected Secretary of State in 2000.

4. The organization paid the speaker $1,000, but its officers were unable to attend the event.

5. According to Washington state law, bars will become smoke free on Feb. 15th.

6. He saw Karen and they had coffee.

7. The bales are then sold to a processing center in Tacoma, Wash., which ships them to Moscow, Id.

8. It was raining we stayed home.

9. Later he phoned again.

10. This will end up having an effect on consumers, she said.

11. He introduced the speaker to Floyd, Moos and Wulff.

Census Questions

1. What’s the population of Washington state? - 6.7 million

    a. What's the percent change since 2000?

    b. Go back to the main page. Now look at 'Washington' under the 'Area Profile with QuickFacts.'

            1. In terms of percent increase, which has grown faster in the past decade -- Washington or the U.S.?

            2. What's the median household income in Washington as of 2008? 56 million

            3. What's the national median income? 50 million

            4. Let's look at ethnicity: Identify one way in which Washington's population differs from the U.S. population. Less blacks more Native Americans, higher percentage of whites and asians

2. Now look at Whitman County.

    a. What's the population? 44, 776

    b. What was the percent increase from 2000 to 2009? moving slower

    c. In 2000, what percent of the population had a bachelor’s degree? What was the percent statewide? 44.8% vs. 30%

    d. Median household income? $36,000

    e. Persons below poverty in 2008? 25.6%

 

homeless in washington

• More than 24,000 children are homeless in WA. - 11,000 are under 6 years old, 9500 are between kindergarten and 8th, over 4,000 are in high school.

• Less than 25 percent of homeless high school students in Washington graduate.

Feature Story

It took a team of 13 doctors and specialists at Everett Providence Hospital five days to ultimately diagnose Stany Saul with an adverse drug reaction to sulfonamides.  

Saul, a Washington State student, was in the middle of one of the most stressful weeks of her sophomore year, final examinations, when she began to notice a rash on her arm. Saul said she understood it wasn't a typical rash and although she was stressed about her four finals that week, knew she needed to be attended to.  

Saul was seen by a physician at Washington State Health and Wellness May 3, 2011, where she was diagnosed with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) and prescribed a medication that was sulfa-based.  

"Within two days I knew something was not right. I just thought it was a mix of stress and the flu," said Saul.  

According to Carrie Allan, a nurse at Washington State University Health and Wellness, doctors prescribe medications based on patients preferences and given knowledge of drug allergies. Saul was unaware of having any drug allergies and therefore had not requested an alternate medication.  

"It’s fairly common for patients to be unaware of having any drug allergies. Most of the time it becomes a trail-and-error sort of process," said Allan.  

Despite the pain and sickness being a kinesiology major with a 3.4 GPA going into her junior year Saul said she knew that skipping her last two finals, biology and chemistry, was not an option. Arriving at Todd Auditorium among close to 300 other students Saul only recalls her last memory was texting her friend Jennell Lottinville of her piercing headache.  

"I completely blacked out after I texted Jennell. I don't know how I ended up at my chemistry final," said Saul.  

According to  …. sulfa allergies are among 3 percent of the population and can have fatal consequences if not immediately treated. Common symptoms include skin reactions, liver and kidney injury and or failure, lung reactions and blood poisoning.  

"Sulfa allergies affect major organs of the body and likely can cause symptoms which are unusual to other drug allergies," said Allan.  

Saul packed her bags the morning of  May 7 2011, said her goodbyes, and entered the address of her Chelan summer house into her GPS.  Four and one-half  hours later Saul woke up from her haze and realized she had made it to her summer house, where her parents anxiously awaited.  

"Stany had called us multiple times on her drive over and was acting extremely odd. We didn't know what was going on," said Chuck Saul, Stany's father. 

Saul and her family left their Chelan house that Sunday for their home in Mukilteo, Wash. where Saul took a turn for the worse.  

After arriving home Saul was startled by her new puppy and began to seizure. Saul was immediately transported and admitted to Everett Providence Hospital  where she had two grand mal seizures. Doctors and specialist decided to induce Saul into a coma. She awoke 2 and a-half days later. 

Numerous tests including spinal taps, blood tests, and cat scans became regulatory for Saul over her 5 day stay at Everett Providence Hospital.  

"Unfortunately it is impossible to test for sulfa-based drug allergies," said Allan, "other allergies such as food allergies are testable through skin or blood tests." 

Saul is reminded everyday of that fatal period in her life. Not from hospital bills, or the poor grades she received on her final examinations, but from the thick silver medical bracelet she is forced to wear everyday which reads "allergic to sulfonamides."  

"At first I hated wearing this stupid bracelet," said Saul "honestly though I shouldn't complain, I am here now and need to just be grateful for that."

ethics

It depends on the severity of the pictures. Is this specific person also engaging in these neo-nazi activities or is he just a friend of one of the leaders? Does he also believe in what they stand for, or is he being associated negatively because he has one friend who is a part of this "cult"? Personally, I am not sure if I would use these pictures. It depends on the piece I was writing on this individual and whether this article portrayed him a certain way.

Picture Descriptions

Interstate 10 was crowded with human traffic as authorities worked toward  transporting residents from the superdome to other shelters.

Evacuation led to hostility as residents were forced between each other with their belongings in backpacks and plastic bags as they worked to board buses to shelters at the Houston Astrodome.

Edit Peers

1. “Their music can be so lively and energetic. Said John W. Christopher They really know how to connect with their audience.” 

2. He died of a heart attack on Feb. 1, 2010.

3. Facebook and Twitter are among the many social media  journalists use, Koppel said.

4. The detrimental effects of Global Warming may not be known for years, said Muller.

5. The conference will be held Dec. 7 to 9 said Pete Dickinson, Pullman planning director.
 
7. Only 7 percent of federal prison inmates are there for violent crimes, the journalist-turned- writer said.

8. Learn to embrace life said WSU alumnus.

Joe Peak

Gumming food and fighting diabetes have shrunk the 54-year-old man's frame by 80 pounds. He is thin and weak and his mouth is sore.

He's worried about his diabetes. He's frightened by blood in his stool and sores on his gums. He wonders whether the white-staffed hospitals on the hill above him will treat a poor black man with no teeth.

Mom Interview

1. What is your life like having kids?
Complicated at times mostly because there is no right and wrong answer when it comes to parenting but it added a new accomplishment to my list.
2. Were you happy having two girls?
You father wanted at least one boy, it's why he called you junior for so long but I am happy with the daughters I have. I don't really wonder what my life would have been like with boys since you girls are grown.
3. Do you like having two grown daughters?
You would think you girls being grown meant an easier life for me but you never really stop being a parent so I don't think it matters if you are grown or not we just share a different relationship now.

Meeting

The 37th Edward R. Murrow Symposium was a night of celebration for broadcast journalist Ted Koppel and a night criticism for the world of journalism as Koppel began his keynote speech. 

Serious journalism has taken a turn for the worse because it is harder to concentrate on what is important, when everyone is talking at the same time, said Koppel. 

Koppel began his broadcasting career with WMCA Radio New York. In 1963, he became ABC Radio News' youngest correspondent reporting for the daily Flair Reports, covering news like the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Koppel has since played a major reporting role in every U.S. presidential campaign. Starting in 1964 with the campaign of Lyndon B. Johnson and Barry M. Goldwater.  In 1966 

Koppel moved into his calling of television broadcast, first reporting on the Vietnam War.  

Since his career began 48 years ago Koppel has received countless prestigious American broadcast industry accolades. Some of which include 41 Emmy Awards, 10 duPont-Columbia Awards, 10 Overseas Press Club Awards, two George Polk Awards, and eight George Foster Peabody Awards. Koppel has also acquired more than 20 honorary degrees from universities in the United States, now including the Murrow Award for Lifetime Achievement in Broadcast Journalism from Washington State University.    

Reminiscing on his choice to become a journalist seeking the truth, Koppel said he always knew he wanted to be a journalist. He looked at Murrow as an admirable news journalist and remembered being a young boy with father listening to his radio news casts of the Blitz. 

However, even Murrow now wouldn't be able to be the Murrow of his time said Koppel. Due to advancing technologies like Facebook and Twitter, anyone can relay information, but that doesn’t make it news, said Koppel. With a society that thrives on speed and instant action, Koppel said  the message and it's impact should be the most important. 

"Media are still just tools inherently neutral to the words and messages they carry" said Koppel.  

Koppel said these instantaneous ways of communicating. Instead  with the public having more input in social media they have been inherently picking what is newsworthy, like Charlie Sheen or the Amanda Knox trial versus overseas controversies, said Koppel.  

"Being a communications major, I know that I am personally worried about the professionalism of my field," said Kayla Longaker, a Washington State student. 

Journalism has become more about giving the public what they want in order to turn a profit, said Koppel. As more television networks like FOX and MSNBC choose a biased approach to news reports, viewers are looking for sources to side with said Koppel.  

Koppel said if the public ever blames journalists for the way media is deteriorating,  they can simply respond "We gave you what you wanted."  

Koppel ended his speech with a silent pause and walked off stage, followed by a standing ovation from the audience. 

"That ending quote is still resonating with me," said audience member and Pullman local Elise Smith over an hour after Koppel's speech.  

Homecoming

The Washington State Student Entertainment Board announced  Monday, Sept. 26. that this years homecoming theme of "Crimson and Crush" will be deterring from their 104 year tradition of homecoming royalty to new up and coming traditions.

Yasmin?

Despite the fact that this was most likely a traumatic event, Yasmin is an extremely lucky little girl. Her story would be something of epic news value. Many people would be interested in hearing her take of the what happened and she is coping with the aftermath. As long as the piece was done tastefully I do not see any reason why not to interview her.

Comma splice? Yes or no. If it is a comma splice, fix the sentence.

1. “We just buy and sell real estate. It is what we do, but the market doesn’t dictate the price,” she said.

2. In 2007, while the average income in Washington was $55,628, the average income for Whitman County was $36,438. (Leave alone)

3. Going green took on new meaning this year when WSU Waste Management announced dramatic changes to the recycling program in an effort to save money across the university. The city plans to follow suit.

4. “Take a little out of athletics, take a little from the library, and save the rest of the money,” Jones said. 

5. Dan is using an emerging dairy trend. He installed an anaerobic digester two years ago.


6. He entered the three-mile race yesterday morning. However he does not have any shoes.

Questions

Whitman County Agenda: 
1. Who is chairman of board of comissioners?
Chairman Greg Partch, Patrick J. O’Neill and Michael
Largent, Commissioners and Maribeth Becker, CMC, Clerk of the Board
attended.
2. Which community population was celebrated?
Whitman County
3. How many pounds of food?
The Community Food Bank – 3,060 households served/179,500 pounds of food distributed
4. How many phone calls?
Emergency/Crisis Assistance – 6,500 calls fielded for emergency, energy, shelter, and legal referral services,
1,600 households were served with energy assistance
Minutes from Sept. 21 2009
1.How many cases? - 4 confirmed cases
2. Doses of vaccines for WA - 600,000 doses
3. How many in Whitman County? 360 doses
4. Moody's suggestions? - wait to distribute vaccine until

WSU Student Groups
1. Name one student group meeting- Alcohol Education Session meeting 9/19 from 5-6 p.m.

Ethical?

I personally believe it is ethical that the water district created their own website. Media will portray an organization as they please it's ultimately up to the public to believe the source. We try to make news as unbiased as possible, but in all reality everyone is going to have an opinion.

Economy puts higher education at risk as well as District 9 Senator Mark Schoesler when he announced budget cuts and tuition increase at WSU.

Story 1

Weekly Pullman Farmer’s Market

The Pullman Farmer’s Market bridges a generation gap and brings community members together.

The fresh scent of mint looming in the air intrigued an elderly woman, western guitar melodies caught the dancing shoes of two adolescent girls, and a produce information booth caught the eye of college students learning about the benefits of fresh produce. The old and wise were brought together with the young youth of the community through the power of fresh produce and baked goods Wednesday afternoon at the Pullman Farmer’s Market.

Pullman’s Farmers Market begins the third week of May and is rapidly approaching the end of its third year this Oct. 19.  Each week from 4 -6 p.m. dozens of vendors set up their tents at the Spot Shop parking lot overlooking the creek. Customers can look forward to fresh produce, baked goods, hand-picked flowers and hand-crafted jewelry, while enjoying live music.  

The market merchants as well as the customers are strong enthusiasts of supporting the local community. The bulk of sellers are from the Palouse and Lewiston-Clarkston area, making familiar faces and warm greetings a given when moving from vendor to vendor.

Local musician and market frequenter Shiloh Sharrard who has been playing weekly at the market said, “Some of my fondest memories playing the guitar have taken place at the farmers market. I love that some of the little girls are now comfortable enough to ask for requests. It makes playing so much more enjoyable.”

The market has overtime become a safe haven for college students as well as older community members. It provides information to learn the ins-and-outs of fresh produce versus grocery store produce, organic versus non-organic, the harmful effects of pesticides and the advantages of supporting local growers within the Pullman community. Pamphlets at the information booth as well as vendors personal accounts help to educate the community to make more beneficial decisions toward a better, healthier life.

Recent WSU graduate Ben Glowney explained to a small group of shoppers the benefits of the rather unknown Paleodiet. According to Glowney the Paleodiet, which consists solely of raw vegetables and meats, reduces health risks including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and even weight gain. After friends asked numerous, open questions Downey became a personal shopper, explaining the various ways the Paleodiet promotes good health. 

While farmers make a means of income from the produce and goods sold at the market for many including Gibbi Smith the market provides more than monetary value.  “I enjoy watching our young kids make healthy decisions when it comes to food and supporting our community” said Smith.

Smith among many others enjoys the intermixing of different age groups and demographics that the Pullman Farmer’s Market helps to bring together. To Smith it is the younger generation who will carry out this friendly tradition, and it seems that what really drives this younger generation to return on a weekly basis is the face-to-face interaction and education from the older members. This is what makes the Pullman Farmer’s Market so enjoyable.

Good Leads

1. An 18- year old woman was fatally stabbed during a fight early Tuesday at the Blue Mountain Mall parking lot in Walla Walla.

2. A man who broke down the door of his estranged girlfriend's Aberdeen apartment in the middle of the night shot her as their daughter watched was sentenced to the maximum of 34 years in prison Tuesday by a judge who said he didn't deserve to live.

Breaking News

Pullman community lives in fear of alleged gang related shootings leaving one man dead and two others injured.. On the morning of August 29, 2011, at approximately 1:45 am, community members living on the of block of S.E. 19th Avenue were awakened to loud gunshots firings.

Witness and neighbor Karen Potts said, "I thought I heard fireworks. Then I saw a guy running down the street. As soon as I saw the guy running, I put two and two together." Officers soon arrived at the scene to locate three, male gunshot victims. One of which, Donald James Connelly was deceased, the others suffered minor injuries.

Deceased victim Donald James Connelly pleaded guilty in 2007 in Whitman County Superior Court to delivery of a controlled substance.
Local law enforcement believe the shootings began after an argument set forth on the corner of SE 19th Ave. Pullman Police Commander Frank Murray said, "10 gang outreach workers and the Police Bureau's Gang Enforcement Team are interviewing witnesses and known gang members today."

The shooter is still unknown.

Clutter

1.The man in federal court pleaded guilty.
2. The first hitter had a home run.
3.There are new items on the agenda.
4. He was tired by the end of the day.
5. No announcements were made about the hostages at the press conference.
6.There are laws now in effect banning tools used to break into cars.
7. He smiled joyfully as the ice cream was scooped.
8. Due to hurricane danger, traffic slowed in Miami.
9. The professor gave truth to the fact he made up data.
10. The critics proclaimed this movie will change her life.

Entry 1

News is anything that provokes someone to want to learn more and sparks an interest. People enjoy drama and news should provide that, as well as some sort of excitement and interest.