Practice News Story 8: Business

Practice news story 8: Business

10/31/07

Jason Rogers

Google Makes Hostile Take-Over Bid

Palo Alto, CA-Google Inc. made a hostile take-over bid for Time Warner Cable yesterday in hopes producing more content. The $60 billion bid comes to Time Warner as a surprise to Richard Parsons, CEO of Time Warner Cable. “This was out of the blue. This was not expected at all.” Google has proposed to buy Time Warner for 10 billion in cash, 45 billion in stocks and 5 billion in assumed debt.

According to Dr. Eric Schmidt, CEO and Chairman of Google Inc, “We've actually overpriced the Value in our stock.” When asked how this will help Google in the future, he responded by saying, “we don't have a top notch facility to produce content, time warner does,” which shows evidence of Google's desire to expand from a content contributer to a producer as well.

Yahoo and Microsoft were also interested in purchasing Time Warner, but their CEO's and representatives offered no comment on the issue.

PNS #7: Speech

Practice News Story #7: Speech

Posted: Nov. 19, 1863 10:15 am MT

Gettysburg, PA- President Abraham Lincoln Presented a speech at the Gettysburg National Cemetery. In his speech he addressed issues involving unity and freedom and was optimistic of a strong nation in the future.

The Civil War has brought the lives of many of the nation's men to an end with bloodshed stretching across much of the North. Issues of National freedom and State's rights are the cause of much of the war and hatred that has been expressed though the most bloody war in the history of this nation. President Lincoln declared today, “ I truly believe that divided we fall... I've always believed that this is a God given Nation.” His address to the nation comes in a time where many citizens are questioning the unity that holds this young country together.

When asked if the war would end soon, President Lincoln responded, “ I see definite signs that it's coming to a close. I don't know how long, but I'd say weeks.” President Lincoln has been the leader of this country throughout the war and said, “ It's humbling to consider the sacrifice that others have made. It's humbling to be the leader of this nation...it will take a long time to recover, but we're prepared to do it.”

Practice news story: Obituary

Posted: October 4, 2007
LOGAN, Utah- Lance Armstrong, America’s cycling champion, is dead at age 37. While attempting to break the land speed record at the Bonneville salt flats in Salt Lake City, he collapsed and was taken to the University of Utah medical center where an investigation is still taking place of his cause of death. A cancer survivor and example of perseverance to all, Lance Armstrong and the "Live Strong" way of life will continue to press forward.

Armstrong was an example to the world of hard work and perseverance. Winning seven consecutive Tour’s de France were only a few of his major accomplishments. Although his career was plagued with accusations of illegal doping he still rose above all of the drug testing being the most tested athlete in the world. His ‘Live Strong Foundation continues to raise awareness on cancer and gives hope to those struggling with the deadly disease. According to Wikipedia, he won countless awards and honors throughout his career including Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year in 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005. He also won ESPN’s ESPY Award for Best Male in 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006. He was and still will be an inspiration to all people.

He is survived by his three children; his son Luc, and twin daughters Isabelle and Grace, and his ex-wife Kristin. Funeral services will be held on Oct. 9, 2007 in Austin, Texas. Donations are being accepted America First Credit Union in support for the Live Strong Foundation.