President Lincoln Gives Speech at Gettysburg Dedication
Posted 4:45 p.m. MST, Feb. 21, 2007
President Abraham Lincoln addressed 15,000 people in the afternoon on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1863. He spoke at the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg Pennsylvania. Lincoln gave a short speech about human equality. His 3-minute speech followed Edward Everett’s 2-hour speech.
Lincoln started 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.” His voice stressed the importance that all men are created equal. Lincoln then went on to talk about how we are now engaged in a civil war. The purpose of his speech was to dedicate the cemetery in the same place where four and a half months ago the Battle of Gettysburg took place and claimed 15,000 lives.
In the last part of his speech, Lincoln made it cleat that we need to “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.” It was very clear that this speech was given for our nation so that we would not perish, but join together in freedom and finish the war.
In remarks about his speech, Lincoln said, “I felt inspired actually… the words that I chose did not come easily… I felt guided writing them.” According to our President, this speech only took two hours to write.
The feeling surrounding Gettysburg on Wednesday afternoon was a very somber one.
Lincoln mentioned that we had been successful in the war effort and that several amendments to the constitution were needed to reshape this country. Lincoln also said that we would need years of recovery to raise up the war torn and that the only way to accomplish that would be to extend a helping hand to those in need. Lincoln’s speech will have a lasting effect for years to come so “that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom”
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Practice News Story 5: Obituary
Michael Jackson, Pop Star, Dies in a 'Thriller'
Posted 9:31 p.m. MST, Feb. 15, 2007
LOS ANGELES- Michael Joseph Jackson, 48, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 11:37 a.m. At the time of his death, Jackson was undergoing breast augmentation surgery at UCLA Medical Center. Michael’s death is most likely due to anesthesia complications.
He was born Aug. 29, 1958, in Gary Indiana to Joseph and Katherine Jackson. Michael is the seventh of nine children. He married Lisa Marie Presley in 1994, but later divorced two years later. In 1996, Michael married Deborah Jeanne Rowe. They had two children together, Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr. (also known as "Prince"), and Paris Katherine Jackson. Michael and Deborah got divorced in 1999. Michael also claims to have another son by a surrogate mother, Michael Joseph Jackson III, who was apparently born around February 2002.
Michael is a former Jehovah’s Witness. He attended high school at Montclair Prep in Van Nuys, California. Michael lived with his children at Neverland Ranch. He was involved in many children’s organizations, and was know for his love of all children.
Michael got started in his career at the early age of five, when he sang with his brothers in a group called the Jackson Five. Later he went solo, selling over 170 million albums worldwide. Michael was a great singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, choreographer, and dancer. He is known to some as the ‘King of Pop.’
Michael is survived by his ex-wives Debbie Rowe and Lisa Marie Presley, also by his parents Katherine and Joe Jackson and all of his siblings, Rebbie, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, La Toya, Marlon, Randy and Janet. Michael will also be missed by fans everywhere!
Posted 9:31 p.m. MST, Feb. 15, 2007
LOS ANGELES- Michael Joseph Jackson, 48, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 11:37 a.m. At the time of his death, Jackson was undergoing breast augmentation surgery at UCLA Medical Center. Michael’s death is most likely due to anesthesia complications.
He was born Aug. 29, 1958, in Gary Indiana to Joseph and Katherine Jackson. Michael is the seventh of nine children. He married Lisa Marie Presley in 1994, but later divorced two years later. In 1996, Michael married Deborah Jeanne Rowe. They had two children together, Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr. (also known as "Prince"), and Paris Katherine Jackson. Michael and Deborah got divorced in 1999. Michael also claims to have another son by a surrogate mother, Michael Joseph Jackson III, who was apparently born around February 2002.
Michael is a former Jehovah’s Witness. He attended high school at Montclair Prep in Van Nuys, California. Michael lived with his children at Neverland Ranch. He was involved in many children’s organizations, and was know for his love of all children.
Michael got started in his career at the early age of five, when he sang with his brothers in a group called the Jackson Five. Later he went solo, selling over 170 million albums worldwide. Michael was a great singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, choreographer, and dancer. He is known to some as the ‘King of Pop.’
Michael is survived by his ex-wives Debbie Rowe and Lisa Marie Presley, also by his parents Katherine and Joe Jackson and all of his siblings, Rebbie, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, La Toya, Marlon, Randy and Janet. Michael will also be missed by fans everywhere!
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Practice News Story 4: Court
Two Suspects Apprehended In LDS Church Break In
Posted 4:45 p.m. MST, Feb. 7, 2007
LOGAN, Utah- Two suspects in the LDS Church break in case were arrested Saturday February 2. A preliminary hearing was held with the Judge this morning.
Jim Michaels, age 35, and a minor, who is not being named at this time, were taken into custody by Sheriff Deputy Jeffery Hasty. Hasty apprehended them at the residence of Michaels.
The Prosecutor in this case is District Attorney Noel Mayfield. She stated that they are being charged with a misdemeanor of breaking and entering, misdemeanor of vandalism, and a felony of burglary. Attorney Mayfield says that Michaels has fingerprint evidence, and a past criminal history against him.
The minor has not been charged at this time, however, Michaels could be charged with anywhere from six months to one year in jail, and up to a 5,000 dollar fine.
Defense Attorney Robbie Cochran said that, “My client is going to be pleading not guilty.” The next court date is set for March 21st at The First Superior Court of Cache County. “We will show that my client is not guilty to the crimes to which he has been charged.”
Posted 4:45 p.m. MST, Feb. 7, 2007
LOGAN, Utah- Two suspects in the LDS Church break in case were arrested Saturday February 2. A preliminary hearing was held with the Judge this morning.
Jim Michaels, age 35, and a minor, who is not being named at this time, were taken into custody by Sheriff Deputy Jeffery Hasty. Hasty apprehended them at the residence of Michaels.
The Prosecutor in this case is District Attorney Noel Mayfield. She stated that they are being charged with a misdemeanor of breaking and entering, misdemeanor of vandalism, and a felony of burglary. Attorney Mayfield says that Michaels has fingerprint evidence, and a past criminal history against him.
The minor has not been charged at this time, however, Michaels could be charged with anywhere from six months to one year in jail, and up to a 5,000 dollar fine.
Defense Attorney Robbie Cochran said that, “My client is going to be pleading not guilty.” The next court date is set for March 21st at The First Superior Court of Cache County. “We will show that my client is not guilty to the crimes to which he has been charged.”
Thursday, February 1, 2007
Extra Practice News Story 3: Crime
A Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints church building was broken into early Wednesday, January 31, 2007. According to Sheriff Deputy Geoffrey Hasty, the burglars were probably juveniles. There were two CPUs taken from LDS church Bishop Lawrence “Larry” Shirk’s office. Two computer monitors were also found smashed in the hallway.
Evelyn Breathwaite, who lives across the street said that she “heard banging, and like glass breaking” early Wednesday morning.
The maintenance manager of five buildings in the area, Robert Knotz, was the one who discovered the vandalism. Knotz went to the building at six o’clock a.m. Wednesday, and immediately saw the damaged monitors.
Bishop Shirk was in the building Tuesday night conducting interviews with his ward members, something that he does regularly. Shirk reported that he “opened up window to listen to the rain” and he apparently forgot to close it. The vandals came in through that window. The CPUs carried no confidential information; he just used them for personal information. Bishop Shirk said that they are valued at around 600 dollars total, while the monitors were about 50 dollars each.
Bishop Shirk said that it appears the two or more vandals were simple trying to have fun and goof off. The police are still investigating this situation.
Evelyn Breathwaite, who lives across the street said that she “heard banging, and like glass breaking” early Wednesday morning.
The maintenance manager of five buildings in the area, Robert Knotz, was the one who discovered the vandalism. Knotz went to the building at six o’clock a.m. Wednesday, and immediately saw the damaged monitors.
Bishop Shirk was in the building Tuesday night conducting interviews with his ward members, something that he does regularly. Shirk reported that he “opened up window to listen to the rain” and he apparently forgot to close it. The vandals came in through that window. The CPUs carried no confidential information; he just used them for personal information. Bishop Shirk said that they are valued at around 600 dollars total, while the monitors were about 50 dollars each.
Bishop Shirk said that it appears the two or more vandals were simple trying to have fun and goof off. The police are still investigating this situation.
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