Extra Practice News Story 8: Business

SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA

Google Time Warner?

Google Inc has made a hostile takeover bid for 50 million dollars to try and take over Time Warner Inc. A hostile takeover is when Google goes straight to the stockholders of Time Warner to make the offer to buy them out. Google decided not to do a regular takeover bid because of the fear that the Board of Directors of Time Warner might say no. The offer has not yet been accepted.

Dr. Eric Schmidt, the CEO of Google had this to say about the offer, "Google strikes while the iron is hot, and the iron is hot right now in the media industry. This is the correct move at the correct time for Google."

This offer also affects other companies such as Yahoo and Microsoft. Microsoft was also looking to buyout Time Warner but had not yet made an offer. On the other hand Yahoo, who's value is rapidly decreasing, was eagerly waiting and hoping for Time Warner to buy them out. This offer buy Google could change both of those options.

Of the 50 million dollars that Google is offering, 35 million of it is in cash, 10 million is in stock options, and another 5 million will be used for any assumed debt. This decision will come soon from the shareholders of Time Warner.

Practice News Story 8: Business

SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA-

Google Time Warner?

Google Inc has proposed a hostile takeover bid to purchase Time Warner Inc for 50 billion dollars. A hostile takeover bid, meaning that Google will go straight to the shareholders of Time Warner in attempt to buyout that company. Google has decided to give the shareholders 35 billion in cash, 10 billion in stock options, and also 5 billion in assumed debt. Google is going straight to the shareholders because of the fear that the board of directors will not agree to sell Time Warner. The CEO of Google, Dr. Eric Schmidt had this to say about the chance to buyout a media company like Time Warner, “Google strikes while the iron is hot, and the iron is hot right now in the media industry. This is the correct move at the correct time for Google.” Nothing is finalized yet as the shareholders for Time Warner will soon be receiving an offer in the mail from Google.

Practice News Story 7: Speech

November 19th, 1863
GETTYSBURG, PA

Lincoln Speaks to a Big Crowd


Four months ago the North and the South fought one of the biggest, bloodiest battles of the Civil War, killing 7500 American soldiers. On a hot and muggy day in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, President Abraham Lincoln gave the speech that is being tagged the Gettysburg Address. In front of 1500 people in attendance President Lincoln said, “We are met here on a great battlefield of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of it as a final resting place for those who gave their lives that that nation might live” Lincoln was very brief in his speech. The Civil War is still being fought today, and the North seems to have a firm hold on the South. But on this day in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the crowd was a somber and sad as all of these men have died fighting for their country. The battlefield will be a cemetery for those who died in this battle, and also it will be a landmark for the Civil War and what it meant. The North one this battle by a narrow margin, but everybody who fought and died for their country will be remembered here in Gettysburg.

Practice News Story 6: Press Release

For Immediate Release
February 28, 2008

ClearPoint Instruction LLC
President Mary Ann Parlin
Maryann.parlin@clearpointinstruction.com
Company Website www.clearpointinstruction.com
Phone: 435.760.5567

ClearPoint Instruction LLC is a company that was founded by Mary Ann Parlin in January of 2006. The purpose of this company is to create pamphlets and DVD’s to inform patients on health related issues, for example, pregnancies, surgeries etc.

While working for a hospital Marry Ann found that that people who were educated on the process they were about to receive, recovered faster, were happier overall, and also referred people back to the hospital or doctor who gave the surgery. On the other hand people who were uneducated were less happy and recovered slower after their surgery.

Senior Vice President Preston Parker said, “ClearPoint provides a way where people can get familiar with what is going to happen, and hopefully make for an overall better experience during and after the surgery.” ClearPoint is already working with clients including Mountain West Physical Therary, and Cache Valley Specialty Hospital. So far, ClearPoint has pamphlets about the pregnancy wheel, an inpatient surgery DVD, an outpatient surgery DVD, and two different Meniscus DVD’s, and also a Lumbar Fusion DVD. All of these things are no extra cost to the patients. ClearPoint is a company that makes their patients feel comfortable with a sometimes scary process.

Director of Public Relations Matt Ferris
Matt.ferris@clearpointinstruction.com
253.312.2387

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Practice News Story: Obituary

CHICAGO, Ill. - Oprah Gail Winfrey died on February 14th at around 3:30 p.m. Oprah passed away due to a tragic accident after she left her studio in Chicago, and started on her way home. She was mobbed by hundreds of excited fans right after leaving her studio. The fans managed to get in her car and Oprah tragically suffocated in her car. Unfortunately her fans loved her too much.

Winfrey was born on Jan. 29, 1954. She was the daughter of Vernita Lee and Vernon Winfrey. She was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Oprah began her successful career as a 19 year old girl working for the Nashville TV station WTVF-TV. Oprah leaves her show behind, a show that was the number one talk show in the United States for 21 seasons in a row. The Oprah Winfrey show has 46 million viewers a week. Oprah put out her own magazine in 2000. The magazine is called O, and it is now one of the most read magazines in the United States. Oprah was also very generous, she donated many millions of dollars to all kinds of charities. Every year, at least once, Oprah would give free cars to every person in her audience.

Oprah is survived by her husband, Stedman Graham. They lived together in Chicago with their four dogs. Oprah also leaves behind many fans who absolutely adore her. Oprah was widely known for her generosity and being a great person. "Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody's going to know whether you did it or not." Although people knew lots of the things that Oprah did, she lived by this quote, and she will be missed by millions of people.

Practice News Story 4: Court

Court Date Set for Break In

LOGAN, Utah-After last weeks break in of the Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints meeting house, the suspects have been arrested and been to preliminary trail. Judge Alan Mayfield has found probable cause and the court date for this trial will be held on March 21st.

Jim Michaels, a 35 year old man is accused of the crime and faces six months to one year of jail time. Also a 15 year old, who’s name is unknown will be on trial. District attorney Noel Mayfield(no relation to Judge Mayfield) says that, “I will go after the maximum punishment the law can produce.” According to District attorney Mayfield, these two men have been involved in other crimes together before.

Defense Attorney Robbie Cochran said that his client was concerned, and he felt that there was barely enough evidence to take this case to a trial. He feels that he and his clients have ample defense to fight this case. Cochran says, “We can definitely establish where Michaels was during the time of this break in.” Cochran also stated that this would be a very interesting trail because Judge Mayfield can go either way.

Practice News Story 3: Crime

LDS Church Break-in

Late last night on the corner of 900 N and 1600 E a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was broken into. Bishop Lawrence Shirk left the church t around 11 last night, and saw nothing suspicious in the area when he left. Bishop Shirk said, “Before I left a locked all the doors, but forgot to lock the windows, and the break happened in my office window” Bishop Shirk is the bishop of the Hillcrest 1st Ward. Shirk said, “these CPU’s were recently retired and had nothing confidential”

Robert(Bob) Knotz came is for his early maintenance rounds at around 6 in the morning, and knew something was wrong when he saw two smashed computer monitors in the hallway of the church. Knotz said that this is the first thing like this since he has been doing maintenance on the church in 20 years.

Deputy Sheriff Geoffrey Hasty is an investigator on this case and said, “this is a simple break-in, probably juveniles, we had leads and are currently doing our investigation.”