Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Practice News Story 10: Press Release
Rising company offers Unique Health Education
For immediate release
Contact: Clear Point Instruction
Senior Vice President/ Project Manager, Preston Parker
Telephone: 435-787-4078
preston.parker@clearpointinstruction.com
Clear Point Instruction, an upcoming company in the healthcare industry is offering a new way of educating patients through informational products These new products will include educational DVD’s, printed materials, and web-based information customized for specific medical procedures or specialties.
Clear Point Instruction offers other material specialized for hospitals, medical centers, and clinics. Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations has approved these materials and met the standards. The convenience for a provider and care to the patient is part of the Clear Point Instruction. Everything developed is user friendly, excellent in descriptions, and is a simple way of presenting information.
Clear Point Instruction was founded in North Logan, Utah. The President of the company is Mary Ann Parlin; Vice President, Daren Olsen; Senior Vice President/ Project Manager, Preston Parker; and Graphic Design Specialist, Andrea Bell. For additional information, go to www.clearpointinstruction.com or visit us at visit us at 1501 Highland Drive, North Logan.
Sean J. Kowallis
Public Relations Manager
seank@clearpointinstruction.com
(435)-752-5555
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Practice News Story 11: Accident
10:20 p.m. MT April 19, 2007
LOGAN, UTAH, April 19 – This morning ten Utah State University (USU) students and one instructor were in a van accident. The group was headed out to Greenline Implements for a school approved field trip. In a following car was Manager Kyle Holden. He was following them out to Greenline when the driver’s rear-side tire blew out on Interstate-84.
The blowout resulted in all passengers and driver to be thrown from the van. Kyle explains as he was passing the van at about 80 mph, on a downhill slop, he saw from his rear view window the van veered off the road and roll. Kyle said he saw bodies fly from the van as it rolled.
Lt. Col. Ed Michaud and Officer Jason Jensen were the first to show up on the scene. He reported seven were dead on the scene and four in critical condition. Lt. Col. Michaud said, “The van had to have been traveling 95 mph.” He continued with, “This is the worst I’ve seen in my career.”
The names of those who died at the scene of the accident were Instructor Evan Parker, Steven Bair, Curt Madsen, Ryan McEntire, Bradley Wilcox, Justin Gunnel, and Dusty Fuhriman. Robert Peterson and Jared Nelson were air lifted to McKay Dee Hospital and Ogden Regional in Ogden. The other two Justin Higgins and Jonathan Jorgensen were sent to Brigham City.
In respect of the students and the instructor Noel Cockett, Provost, Dean of Agriculture, said, “This was the best group of students in the department.” All the students came from good family backgrounds, good academic standing, and some were married. As many will be in mourning for those lost, President Stan L. Albrecht of Utah State University had this to say, “We’re equipped and we will work through this.”
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Revised Practice News Story 9
10:15 am MT March 29, 2007
LOGAN, UTAH, March 29 – On March 21, 2007, Ted Turner, Bill and Melinda Gates were seen getting out of a private jet in a small city in Africa. They were later to have been seen meeting with a local government official. Being able to catch up with Bill, Ted and Malik Ok we were able to find out what their meeting had consisted of.
In speaking with Bill Gates we learned both Bill and Ted are planning to come together with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and one of Ted’s foundations to help the people of Africa. Bill said, "This is an exciting time." They feel a great opportunity has presented itself in helping the many countries in Africa. The main focus is on education. For many people living within Africa, education is not an oppertunity to gain.
Malik Ok, mayor of the local community, said, "This is a privilege to have them offer such help to the people in the area." As there is a 5% growth in the economy this will help that growth become larger.
Ted Turner did not have much to comment on for things are just in the process of being discussed. They will be discussing the two foundations and how they can help each other to accomplish the goal they have set in their efforts to help Africa.
Friday, March 23, 2007
Practice News Story 8
8:20 pm PT. March 23, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 23 – The four game losing streaks appears to have come to an end for the Utah Jazz. On Tuesday the team ended their bad luck with a home win. Tonight the Utah Jazz has continued on with defeating the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staples Center 121-115 OT. In over time Mehmet Okur made a three pointer as the court was wide open. Carlos Boozer made the assist to Okur. Soon after the turn-over Derek Fisher stole the ball to end the game with another three point shot.
The Jazz had their last win against the New Orleans Hornets on March 4, 2007. Utah Jazz Hear Coach Jerry Sloan said, “We’ve had some trouble on the road, so it feels good to get a road victory.” Boozer commented on tonight’s game of how much work had to go into making tonight a win for the Jazz.
The Utah Jazz will host the Memphis Grizzlies at the Energy Solutions Arena in Salt Lake City on March 24, 2007.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
Practice News Story 7: Business Story
10:15 a.m. PST March 8, 2007
PALO ALTO, Calif., March 8 - Google Inc. has offered the purchase of Time Warner Inc. They brought forth an offer of $50 billion in cash and stocks. Richard Parsons, CEO of Time Warner Inc. said the timing is interesting due to discussions of productions and other media. The so-called take over is to be negotiated. This negotiation is something that would bring a production of both Google Inc. and Time Warner Inc. to an effective level.
Paul Kim, an industry research analyst of Tradition Ariel Securities Inc. said this is a great opportunity for Timer Warner Inc. to become more successful with Google Inc. Google Inc. has been successful in all of their past histories. The value of stock revenues would go up and those of each company would benefit in the long run.
Dr. Eric Schmidt, CEO of Google Inc. said the take over of Time Warner would be a perfect merger. New media and productions are the largest part of this take over. “We offer a good price at a good time,” said Dr. Schmidt.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Practice News Story: Speech
6:15 p.m. EST November 19, 1863
GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA, Nov. 19 – President Abraham Lincoln gave a public address on the battlefield, where in history the day of this great battle will be remembered as a turning point in the United States war. In attendance at 4:00 p.m. were fifteen thousand people. His dedicatory speech spoke on the fact that each individual will have an honor for the dead and “take increased devotion,” so we can better our future. Five thousand men were killed on this site. This event is history will be a memorable one for the United States. We should keep in mind, “that these dead shall not have died in vain.”
President Lincoln in a post interview gave insight on how the United States will take the next steps to abolish slavery, rebuild the South, and that a unifying of this nation will take place. This unification will take years to actually take place, but as this battle has been a turning point and a victory for the Union we will begin our newest journey in bettering ourselves.
As for an actual direction from were President Lincoln plans to go from this point, he was not at liberty to say. At the same time he said, “We hope to end this war within this year.” Looking for a discontinuance of the bloodshed of these men and others will be a happy day for the United State, both the North and the South.
The feelings left at the site of the Gettysburg battlefield are to leave each of us, “with hope” and that, “other can be inspired to change.”
Complete text of President's Address is followed:
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.
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.
But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate -- we can not hallow -- this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- 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.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Practice News Story: Obituary

On Feb. 13, 2007, Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris, 66, died of a heart attack. He died while on the set in Hollywood, CA for an infomercial for the “Total Gym.” He was the spokes person for “Total Gym.” Chuck Norris had a heart attack unexpectedly as the star was being filmed for the infomercial.
Gena Norris, Chuck's wife, was present at the scene when paramedics arrived. Chuck Norris was pronounced dead at 4:30 p.m. His body was taken immediately to the UCLA Medical Center for an autopsy.Chuck Norris held the titles of Middle-Weight Karate Champion, martial arts teacher, founder of "Kick-Star," and known for the lead roll in "Walker, Texas Ranger."
He will be remembered for the service and willingness he showed in helping others. There has been posted on the official website of Chuck Norris, www.chucknorris.com, which he hopes to be remembered as a humanitarian.
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
Practice News Story: Court Story 4
10:10 p.m. MST February 6, 2007
LOGAN, UTAH, Feb. 6 – Jim Michaels, 35, and a minor, whose name can not be released at this time, were apprehended Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007. After the hearing held today the two defendants will go to separate trials on Feb. 21, 2007. According to District Attorney Noel Mayfield, the prosecuting attorney exclaimed Mr. Michaels would be charged with Felony Burglary.
Jim Michaels appointed attorney, General Council Defense Attorney, Robbie Cochran feels Mr. Michaels “charges are fallacious.” They will go ahead with the trial on Feb. 21 and plea “not guilty” to all charges. In relation to the minor, Mr. Michaels is an acquaintance and the minor’s case will be held separate from Mr. Michaels. In court Mr. Michaels will give his side of the story.
Sheriff Deputy, Geoffrey Hasty, released that the fingerprints from the minor connected them to Michaels and the crime was similar to others committed in the area. He said, “We will continue to investigate other crimes and other charges may be brought forth.”
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Practice News Story 3: Crime
During the night of Jan. 29 and Jan. 30, a local church of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints was broken into on 1600 east and 900 north. The building manager, Robert Knotz was doing his daily routine when he discovered that a window had been left open and the main doors were unlocked. After checking on the room that was the office of Bishop Lawrence Shirk, two computer processing units (CPU) were found missing.
Sheriff Deputy Geoffrey Hasty felt that juveniles possibly committed this crime. They had to have come through the window and opened one of the doors to let someone else in. The possible suspects are unknown to the city law enforcement.
Bishop Lawrence Shirk was contacted this morning around 7:30 p.m. in regards to the break-in. Bishop Shirk mentioned that he left the window open during the night when he was in a hurry to leave for the night. He said, “I feel horrible that this happened . . . I’m relieved the only damage was a couple CPU’s were taken.”
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Practice News Story: Fire
Yesterday in Ogden at Pedro’s Mexican Restaurant a fire broke out around 2:00 PM on Washington Blvd. According to Deputy Fire Chief Greg Chamberlin the cause of the fire was related to a grease fire in the kitchen. There were several people reported to have been inside the building when the fire broke out.
The manager, Pedro Sanchez, had been managing the restaurant for two years since he came to the United States. Sanchez was in the kitchen when the fire started. He has suffered some minor burns on his hands caused from trying to put the fire out himself. Four others were in the building when the fire began, Michael Freeman and Pedro’s brother and two nieces. The two girls have been rushed to the hospital for being effected by the smoke that has caused significant damage to the building. In regards to the restaurant, Mr. Sanchez said, “It’s my life and we will come back.”
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Practice News Story: Accident
During the afternoon of January 16, at 4pm a van carrying ten students and one instructor encountered a blowout of a tire. The blowout was the beginning main cause of the accident. The blowout resulted in all passengers being thrown from the van. The Highway Patrol was the first on the scene after it had been reported to dispatch. There was one other vehicle accompanying the van on a field trip to Greenline. Both men, the fellow vehicle ddriver and the Highway Patrol, did what they could to check who had survived. Shortly after the ambulance arrived, seven passengers died on the scene. Three of the victims were life-flighted and one taken in an ambulance to the Tremonton Hospital. All the victims have been identified and the Highway Patrol Police have contacted the families. This surely was a tragic event in the history of Utah State University.
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