Posted: 4:45p.m. EST, Nov. 19,1863
Gettysburg , PA – The Wednesday afternoon was thick and the air heavy as President Abraham Lincoln stood at the sight of the infamous battle in this small hamlet and voiced his plans for building a memorial to those who fell here. His words paid tribute to the fallen soldiers and gave hope to the thousands of citizens that heard his voice echo across the field.
The president recounted the goals of our forefathers in founding this nation by beginning with, “Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.” It was liberty and equality that he stressed while trying to comfort the audience and also keep them loyal to the cause of the Union. He admitted that the war is not yet over and the goals of the North, to reunite the Union and promote equality,have not yet been realized.
The president said that the cemetery will be built over the course of five years and will be “a fitting and proper tribute [to the fallen people]. Approximately 15,000 people came to hear President Lincoln’s plans to erect a cemetery on the grounds of Gettysburg, roughly the same number of lives taken in that same battle. The huge mass of people made the reality of the large number of lives lost more tangible and lamentable. The president’s final words to his hearkening audience were that “we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” His words succeeded in bringing tears to the eyes of those who remembered and pride to the hearts of those who will never forget this great and terrible battle.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Practice News Story: Obituary
A King Has Died.
The king of pop and perhaps the greatest musical artist of the pop era has died at 4:00 p.m. on Valentine’s Day 2007. While undergoing breast augmentation at the UCLA Medical Center, Michael Joseph Jackson died at age 49. The cause of death is suspected to be compilations with the anesthesia but is still under investigation.
At age 5 he began his music career that would later earn him the title “King of Pop” and make him the most well known musician of all time. Jackson was born to Katherine and Joe Jackson in Gary, Indiana as the seventh of nine children. His upbringing was split between his mothers strong religious beliefs in the Jehovah’s Witness church and his father strict and sometimes abusive discipline. Their other children Jackie, Jermaine, Tito, and Marlon along with Michael made up the group Jackson 5 in 1964. The group quickly climbed the charts and the ladder of fame when their first four singles, "I Want You Back", "ABC", "The Love You Save", and "I'll Be There" all made U.S. number one hits. The siblings moved to California in 1968 to further their careers and eventually made more than 6 albums.
Michael Jackson made his film debut starring in the musical ‘The Wiz’ playing the scarecrow opposite Diana Ross. He later put out his first solo album titled “Off The Wall”. This debut record broke a records by winning for number one singles in the U.S. and was the first of many albums that Michael Jackson put out creating a world-wide fan base. “Thriller”, released in 1982, was not only a huge success for Jackson, but also the largest selling album of all time. Since that time Michael Jackson has become a name synonymous with brilliant music and a dancing revolution that influenced other male artists like Usher. His achievements have been many and his awards just as numerous including a Presidential Humanitarian Award from President Reagan in 1984, he was titled “Artist of the Decade in 1989, and was voted the 35th Greatest Artist of all time in Rock 'n' Roll by Rolling Stone. He was admitted into the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame twice for his work as a solo artist as well as a member of the Jackson 5. Jackson’s recognitions also extended to Japan and the U.K. where he was also honored for his musical influence internationally.
As Michael Jackson’s career increased, so did the number of scandals and rumors regarding his personal life. Despite his accusations of child molestation and child endangerment, Jackson claimed to be a wonderful father to his children Paris Michael Katherine Jackson Prince Michael Jackson Jr., and Prince Michael Jackson II. Regardless of his past indiscretions and rumors of such, the billions of fans who will remember him, as the “King of Pop” will long adore Michael Jackson.
He is survived by his immediate family members, his mother Katherine, father Joe, brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Randy, and sisters Rebbie, Janet and La-Toya Jackson. Also surviving him are his three children and two ex-wives Debbie Rowe and Lisa Marie Presley.
The king of pop and perhaps the greatest musical artist of the pop era has died at 4:00 p.m. on Valentine’s Day 2007. While undergoing breast augmentation at the UCLA Medical Center, Michael Joseph Jackson died at age 49. The cause of death is suspected to be compilations with the anesthesia but is still under investigation.
At age 5 he began his music career that would later earn him the title “King of Pop” and make him the most well known musician of all time. Jackson was born to Katherine and Joe Jackson in Gary, Indiana as the seventh of nine children. His upbringing was split between his mothers strong religious beliefs in the Jehovah’s Witness church and his father strict and sometimes abusive discipline. Their other children Jackie, Jermaine, Tito, and Marlon along with Michael made up the group Jackson 5 in 1964. The group quickly climbed the charts and the ladder of fame when their first four singles, "I Want You Back", "ABC", "The Love You Save", and "I'll Be There" all made U.S. number one hits. The siblings moved to California in 1968 to further their careers and eventually made more than 6 albums.
Michael Jackson made his film debut starring in the musical ‘The Wiz’ playing the scarecrow opposite Diana Ross. He later put out his first solo album titled “Off The Wall”. This debut record broke a records by winning for number one singles in the U.S. and was the first of many albums that Michael Jackson put out creating a world-wide fan base. “Thriller”, released in 1982, was not only a huge success for Jackson, but also the largest selling album of all time. Since that time Michael Jackson has become a name synonymous with brilliant music and a dancing revolution that influenced other male artists like Usher. His achievements have been many and his awards just as numerous including a Presidential Humanitarian Award from President Reagan in 1984, he was titled “Artist of the Decade in 1989, and was voted the 35th Greatest Artist of all time in Rock 'n' Roll by Rolling Stone. He was admitted into the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame twice for his work as a solo artist as well as a member of the Jackson 5. Jackson’s recognitions also extended to Japan and the U.K. where he was also honored for his musical influence internationally.
As Michael Jackson’s career increased, so did the number of scandals and rumors regarding his personal life. Despite his accusations of child molestation and child endangerment, Jackson claimed to be a wonderful father to his children Paris Michael Katherine Jackson Prince Michael Jackson Jr., and Prince Michael Jackson II. Regardless of his past indiscretions and rumors of such, the billions of fans who will remember him, as the “King of Pop” will long adore Michael Jackson.
He is survived by his immediate family members, his mother Katherine, father Joe, brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Randy, and sisters Rebbie, Janet and La-Toya Jackson. Also surviving him are his three children and two ex-wives Debbie Rowe and Lisa Marie Presley.
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Practice News Story Court :
Man apprehended, charged with felony burglary
Posted: 4:45p.m. MST, Feb. 7, 2007
LOGAN, Utah --On Saturday two people were arrested in response to the Burglary of a church building of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints. One man went before a judge Wednesday on charges of breaking and entering, vandalism, and a federal charge of burglary. The hearing before the judge was held at the first superior court of Cache County
35-year-old Jim Michaels posted the $5,000 bond Wednesday. His defense attorney, Robbie Cochran stated, “My client is going to be pleading not guilty.” The stolen items were recovered form a local pawn shop. District Attorney Noel Mayfield stated that there was enough evidence, including fingerprints, to convict the accused. The second individual that was apprehended is a minor. The name and age of that individual is not being released at this time. The final hearing will be held on March 21st.
Posted: 4:45p.m. MST, Feb. 7, 2007
LOGAN, Utah --On Saturday two people were arrested in response to the Burglary of a church building of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints. One man went before a judge Wednesday on charges of breaking and entering, vandalism, and a federal charge of burglary. The hearing before the judge was held at the first superior court of Cache County
35-year-old Jim Michaels posted the $5,000 bond Wednesday. His defense attorney, Robbie Cochran stated, “My client is going to be pleading not guilty.” The stolen items were recovered form a local pawn shop. District Attorney Noel Mayfield stated that there was enough evidence, including fingerprints, to convict the accused. The second individual that was apprehended is a minor. The name and age of that individual is not being released at this time. The final hearing will be held on March 21st.
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