Cole Jolovich
May 10, 2009
English 2
Book Review
Brisingr
Christopher Paolini’s book Brisingr is a tale of a boy named Eragon whom continues his adventure as a Dragon Rider. This is the third book in his series of novels, which also include Eragon and Eldest, which are the only books that he has written, so far.
This book is about Eragon’s adventures with his dragon, and long term companion, Saphira. He also talks about Roran’s and Nasuada’s adventures and exploits throughout the course of the book. In the beginning, Eragon, Roran and Saphira venture to the Ra’zac’s lair and exterminate them and their mounts for good. When the deed was done Saphira, Roran and Katrina, the main reason they went to the Ra’zac’s lair, while Eragon stayed behind to search for useful things. Upon his return he paid some overdue duties and left with the Kull Nar Garzvog for the dwarves of Ingeitum’s city, Bregan Hold, to meet up with Orik. Once he arrives he is greeted warmly by the dwarves and children. While he is there he finds that his foster brother, Orik, had recently been married and that his people were still celebrating in the festivities. After a couple days of relaxing among the dwarves in Bregan Hold they depart and pass through the Forest of Stone while on their way to the capital, Tronjheim.
Meanwhile, Nasuada and Roran are still constantly fighting off the empire only to discover a newly trained warrior that Galbatorix has come up with, one’s who could feel no pain. With this newly innovated soldier the Varden was put back and started having heavy casualties.
Once Eragon reached Tronjheim he witnessed the clan meet of the Dwarves and helped enough to ensure that Orik won the position. As soon as it was evident that the clan meet had decided who the new king or queen was Eragon sent a message to Nasuada having her send Saphira on her way to also participate in the coronation of the new royal head of the dwarven nation. After this long process Saphira and Eragon left for Ellesméra to tie up some loose ends with their teachers.
Upon their arrival they discover that Brom, their old friend and trainer who died tragically, was Eragon’s father. Also while there they learn how Galbatorix has become so powerful and how he made Murtagh so close to his equal. After gaining this knowledge he ventures to Rhunön’s shop outside the city. Even through his much begging she will not forge him a new sword. Much to his dismay she found a way for it to be done but she needed the key additional element for her Dragon Rider swords. After hearing this he and Saphira travel to the Menoa a tree to see if it had some brightsteel, the missing element, beneath it. Much to their dismay they anger the great tree and almost lose their lives in the process. Finally she gives them the metal and they take it to Rhunön. With her guiding them through his mind, they make a new instrument of extinguishing lives. After they forged it he gave it the name Brisingr.
He takes his new weapon and travels to his teachers’ home and after greeting them finds that they also will depart and partake in the war. Along their flight they discuss many things that Eragon and Saphira know and may yet need to know along their journey. At the end of the forest they take separate ways to aid the different armies that formed on each side of Alegaësia. In a short couple of days they scoured the length of the Empire and reach their allies in the midst of a siege. With their help the siege was over with quickly.
This book to me was a very enjoyable read; I would recommend this novel to any reader who enjoys a good adventurous read. Also it was written very well by not giving away what will happen next. The main thing that stood out to me in this novel was the authors’ ability to maintain suspense with the reader but not boring them with tedious details. All in all, Christopher Paolini’s novel Brisingr is a great fictitious read that was written well.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Prom Review
Cole Jolovich
May 3, 2009
English 2
Event Review
TRHS Prom and After Party
At the Prom’s Grand March many of the students filed out as participants; although, there still were a lot of parents and students in the audience as well. Before we marched out we had to fill out a sheet with a couple of questions on it. Nobody had any idea what it was for so we made it pretty serious. Come to find out they were reading some of them off while we were being introduced. A couple of pairs found this out so they made their cards funny and convinced some of the others to do the same, because of this scheme it became much more interesting. All the while every pair came out with the girls in their fancy new dresses and the guys in their tuxedos. The showing of all the clothes was a really interesting experience. Once the Grand March came to a close there was the crowning of the Prom Royalty. The on-stage candidates were: Chris Maze, April Korp, Michael Tucker, Kristen Nielsen, Lucas Carr, Aspen Heaps, Colton Caywood and Lori Tarver. After so much suspense, put on by the homecoming king and queen, Lucas Carr and April Korp were crowned.
Once the crowning was over there were numerous people waiting to take photos. After about a half an hour of photo taking and parents talking: the dance finally got underway. For a while the dance was a ton of fun with many people on the floor dancing; later, however, everyone became tired of what the DJ was playing and attempted to make some suggestions to help make it more interesting. Everyone’s ideas were shot down by a definite no, but that did not stop anyone else from trying. Other than the DJ playing music that no one liked, the dance was a blast. My favorite part was that they set up a couple of heat things outside so that if we wanted to we could go outside and dance or hang out. Overall, the first part of Prom was great, but the dance portion needed a little bit of work.
Shortly after the dance was over with people went and changed into more comfortable clothes for the after party at the school. The first two hours were filled with magic tricks, performed by John Rotolini. Among our favorites were: him moving a Sprite wrapper to the inside, changing a five of diamonds to a queen of hearts, and shuffling a deck of cards, one of which has Boot’s name on it, and hits it with a knife as they are thrown. Another really cool trick he did he completely blindfolded himself with silver dollars, duct tape and some solid metal goggles. Then, he had Meagan pick two people from the crowd, who were Parker and some kid I do not know. From this he guessed what they were wearing, even their boxers he guessed right. Finally, he had Meagan get some random object from the crowd, and guessed they were keys and even got the make and color of the vehicle. All of this and he never even touched them.
For the remainder of the after party there were drawings giving away smaller things like money and ITunes cards. Although as the party progressed some of the prizes got even better, and at the end they gave away two T.V’s, a couple laptops, and a microwave oven. All of this was going on while there was a movie going in the auditorium, open gym in the gymnasium, and blackjack/Texas hold’em tables in the cafeteria. This party was definitely put together well and the overall experience was a ball.
May 3, 2009
English 2
Event Review
TRHS Prom and After Party
At the Prom’s Grand March many of the students filed out as participants; although, there still were a lot of parents and students in the audience as well. Before we marched out we had to fill out a sheet with a couple of questions on it. Nobody had any idea what it was for so we made it pretty serious. Come to find out they were reading some of them off while we were being introduced. A couple of pairs found this out so they made their cards funny and convinced some of the others to do the same, because of this scheme it became much more interesting. All the while every pair came out with the girls in their fancy new dresses and the guys in their tuxedos. The showing of all the clothes was a really interesting experience. Once the Grand March came to a close there was the crowning of the Prom Royalty. The on-stage candidates were: Chris Maze, April Korp, Michael Tucker, Kristen Nielsen, Lucas Carr, Aspen Heaps, Colton Caywood and Lori Tarver. After so much suspense, put on by the homecoming king and queen, Lucas Carr and April Korp were crowned.
Once the crowning was over there were numerous people waiting to take photos. After about a half an hour of photo taking and parents talking: the dance finally got underway. For a while the dance was a ton of fun with many people on the floor dancing; later, however, everyone became tired of what the DJ was playing and attempted to make some suggestions to help make it more interesting. Everyone’s ideas were shot down by a definite no, but that did not stop anyone else from trying. Other than the DJ playing music that no one liked, the dance was a blast. My favorite part was that they set up a couple of heat things outside so that if we wanted to we could go outside and dance or hang out. Overall, the first part of Prom was great, but the dance portion needed a little bit of work.
Shortly after the dance was over with people went and changed into more comfortable clothes for the after party at the school. The first two hours were filled with magic tricks, performed by John Rotolini. Among our favorites were: him moving a Sprite wrapper to the inside, changing a five of diamonds to a queen of hearts, and shuffling a deck of cards, one of which has Boot’s name on it, and hits it with a knife as they are thrown. Another really cool trick he did he completely blindfolded himself with silver dollars, duct tape and some solid metal goggles. Then, he had Meagan pick two people from the crowd, who were Parker and some kid I do not know. From this he guessed what they were wearing, even their boxers he guessed right. Finally, he had Meagan get some random object from the crowd, and guessed they were keys and even got the make and color of the vehicle. All of this and he never even touched them.
For the remainder of the after party there were drawings giving away smaller things like money and ITunes cards. Although as the party progressed some of the prizes got even better, and at the end they gave away two T.V’s, a couple laptops, and a microwave oven. All of this was going on while there was a movie going in the auditorium, open gym in the gymnasium, and blackjack/Texas hold’em tables in the cafeteria. This party was definitely put together well and the overall experience was a ball.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Lede week 6
Cole Jolovich
First swine flu death in U.S. reported
April 29, 2009- Why is the swine flu any worse than the normal flu? Well for one the media is making it sound so much worse than it really is. The first U.S. fatality was an infant in Texas. This virus is a big thing but it isn't as bad as the media makes it sound. This disease has killed only a small portion of the number of worldwide cases. Unlike the swine flu, the seasonal flu kills 250,000 to 500,000 people per year. (Question Lede)
World swine flu cases jump
April 29, 2009- How many cases worldwide are there of the newly discovered swine flu? In the U.S. alone there are now 91 cases of the 132 confirmed cases in the world. Of those 132 only eight have died from it: seven in Mexico and the one infant in Brownsville, Texas. All these cases were reported in 11 different nations. (Question Lede)
Baghdad car bombings kill 48
April 29, 2009- Is staying in Baghdad, Iraq a good idea? There were six car bombings in a four hour period- killing 48 and injuring another 81. Following these six were several other bombings that were closer to and inside of Baghdad. Even last week on Thursday and Friday there were five suicide bombings, as well as a couple others in other places around Iraq, leaving 160 dead and 275 injured. (Question Lede)
House approves $3.44 trillion budget resolution
April 29, 2009- How much more money are we going to give away to help bail out the economy? The House of Representatives passed a $3.44 trillion budget keyed on energy, education and health care programs. This new bill passed with a 233 to 193 vote in the house. The fiscal year for this bill is in 2010, but it will really cut down on the spending. (Question Lede)
First swine flu death in U.S. reported
April 29, 2009- Why is the swine flu any worse than the normal flu? Well for one the media is making it sound so much worse than it really is. The first U.S. fatality was an infant in Texas. This virus is a big thing but it isn't as bad as the media makes it sound. This disease has killed only a small portion of the number of worldwide cases. Unlike the swine flu, the seasonal flu kills 250,000 to 500,000 people per year. (Question Lede)
World swine flu cases jump
April 29, 2009- How many cases worldwide are there of the newly discovered swine flu? In the U.S. alone there are now 91 cases of the 132 confirmed cases in the world. Of those 132 only eight have died from it: seven in Mexico and the one infant in Brownsville, Texas. All these cases were reported in 11 different nations. (Question Lede)
Baghdad car bombings kill 48
April 29, 2009- Is staying in Baghdad, Iraq a good idea? There were six car bombings in a four hour period- killing 48 and injuring another 81. Following these six were several other bombings that were closer to and inside of Baghdad. Even last week on Thursday and Friday there were five suicide bombings, as well as a couple others in other places around Iraq, leaving 160 dead and 275 injured. (Question Lede)
House approves $3.44 trillion budget resolution
April 29, 2009- How much more money are we going to give away to help bail out the economy? The House of Representatives passed a $3.44 trillion budget keyed on energy, education and health care programs. This new bill passed with a 233 to 193 vote in the house. The fiscal year for this bill is in 2010, but it will really cut down on the spending. (Question Lede)
Article final
Cole Jolovich
April 22, 2009
English 2
Northeast District Music Festival
On April 21, and April 22, 2009, the Northeast Music festival kicked off at eight’ o’clock a.m. The first day we had an exceptional show, according to the judge, yet most of the other ensembles’ had astounding performances also. Since this event is not a competition and it will give out certificates for specific rankings on a scale from one to five, with one being the best. We seemed to get a lot of ones and twos, which was much better than last year. By better I mean that one of the ensemble’s we had the judge wouldn’t even let them finish their song. It was terrible because for some reason the piece they worked on for months sounded like them trying to speak Korean. For the rest of the day they were moping around because they got a five, which is terrible. Even the choir group did excellent on their songs. This was unusual since the judge did not seem like the nicest person and was very nit-picky about some of the littlest things. She was very different from the choir judges that I have seen the last couple of years.
The next day there were only a couple of pieces played and sung. These songs were not done as well as before, but we still acquired a little praise from the judge. Our main moment was in the song John Muir Suite, which is divided into four parts, because the judge and Mr. Clark were part of a group in the county that had played this song and had said that it was a fairly challenging piece and that we played it well. Our other song, Concert Variations, did not get as much recognition, but it still sounded good for how complicated some of the parts are. As an overall rating we only got a two, but that still is a good score to receive at this event. I didn’t get the opportunity to hear the choir, but I did hear that they did well. They also received some good comments from the judge. From what I gathered they received either a one or a two; the same as they did the day before in their other pieces.
As a whole we had a great showing in Buffalo and Sheridan the last two days. Since this is generally a tough time for some students anyways without having to know some music that we would be graded on. Also this event can be difficult and nerve racking, but we pulled off some great performances for the judges and spectators to remember. Even though not all of us got one’s and two’s, as a whole we still did very well especially when we broke up into our littler ensembles. To listen to us play and sing; come to our Pop’s Concert on May 19, 2009, at the TRHS Auditorium. There will be new, more exciting, pieces for us to perform on stage.
April 22, 2009
English 2
Northeast District Music Festival
On April 21, and April 22, 2009, the Northeast Music festival kicked off at eight’ o’clock a.m. The first day we had an exceptional show, according to the judge, yet most of the other ensembles’ had astounding performances also. Since this event is not a competition and it will give out certificates for specific rankings on a scale from one to five, with one being the best. We seemed to get a lot of ones and twos, which was much better than last year. By better I mean that one of the ensemble’s we had the judge wouldn’t even let them finish their song. It was terrible because for some reason the piece they worked on for months sounded like them trying to speak Korean. For the rest of the day they were moping around because they got a five, which is terrible. Even the choir group did excellent on their songs. This was unusual since the judge did not seem like the nicest person and was very nit-picky about some of the littlest things. She was very different from the choir judges that I have seen the last couple of years.
The next day there were only a couple of pieces played and sung. These songs were not done as well as before, but we still acquired a little praise from the judge. Our main moment was in the song John Muir Suite, which is divided into four parts, because the judge and Mr. Clark were part of a group in the county that had played this song and had said that it was a fairly challenging piece and that we played it well. Our other song, Concert Variations, did not get as much recognition, but it still sounded good for how complicated some of the parts are. As an overall rating we only got a two, but that still is a good score to receive at this event. I didn’t get the opportunity to hear the choir, but I did hear that they did well. They also received some good comments from the judge. From what I gathered they received either a one or a two; the same as they did the day before in their other pieces.
As a whole we had a great showing in Buffalo and Sheridan the last two days. Since this is generally a tough time for some students anyways without having to know some music that we would be graded on. Also this event can be difficult and nerve racking, but we pulled off some great performances for the judges and spectators to remember. Even though not all of us got one’s and two’s, as a whole we still did very well especially when we broke up into our littler ensembles. To listen to us play and sing; come to our Pop’s Concert on May 19, 2009, at the TRHS Auditorium. There will be new, more exciting, pieces for us to perform on stage.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Northeast district festival
Cole Jolovich
April 22, 2009
English 2
Northeast District Music Festival
On April 21, and April 22, 2009, Tongue River, along with the rest of the Northeast District of Wyoming, will participate in the Northeast Music Festival. The first day we had an exceptional show, according to the judge, yet most of the other ensembles’ had astounding performances also. Since this event is not a competition and it will give out certificates for specific rankings on a scale from one to five, with one being the best. We seemed to get a lot of ones and twos, which was much better than last year. By better I mean that one of the ensemble’s we had the judge wouldn’t even let them finish their song. That is a terrible shame because they worked on it for months but that day they did not play as well and screwed up a lot. Even the choir group did excellent on their songs. This was unusual since the judge did not seem like the nicest person and was very nit picky about some of the littlest things. She was very different from the choir judges that I have seen for the last couple of years.
The next day there were only a couple of pieces played and sung. These songs were not done as well as we had been before, but we still acquired a little praise from the judge. Our main moment was in the song John Muir Suite, which is divided into four parts, because the judge and Mr. Clark were part of a group in the county that had played this song and had said that it was a fairly challenging piece and that we played it well. Our other song, Concert Variations, did not get as much recognition, but it still sounded good for how complicated some of the parts are. As an overall rating we only got a two, but that still is a good score to receive at this event for playing in a place u have not been in before. I didn’t get the opportunity to hear the choir, but I did hear that they did well. They also received some good comments from the judge. From what I gathered they received either a one or a two; the same as they did the day before in their other pieces.
As a whole we had a great showing in Buffalo and Sheridan the last two days. Since this is generally a tough time for some students anyways without having to know some music that we would be graded on. Also this event can be difficult and nerve racking, but we pulled off some great performances for the judges and spectators to remember. Even though not all of us got one’s and two’s, as a whole we still did very well especially when we broke up into our littler ensembles. To listen to us play and sing come to our Pop’s Concert on May 19, 2009, at the TRHS Auditorium.
April 22, 2009
English 2
Northeast District Music Festival
On April 21, and April 22, 2009, Tongue River, along with the rest of the Northeast District of Wyoming, will participate in the Northeast Music Festival. The first day we had an exceptional show, according to the judge, yet most of the other ensembles’ had astounding performances also. Since this event is not a competition and it will give out certificates for specific rankings on a scale from one to five, with one being the best. We seemed to get a lot of ones and twos, which was much better than last year. By better I mean that one of the ensemble’s we had the judge wouldn’t even let them finish their song. That is a terrible shame because they worked on it for months but that day they did not play as well and screwed up a lot. Even the choir group did excellent on their songs. This was unusual since the judge did not seem like the nicest person and was very nit picky about some of the littlest things. She was very different from the choir judges that I have seen for the last couple of years.
The next day there were only a couple of pieces played and sung. These songs were not done as well as we had been before, but we still acquired a little praise from the judge. Our main moment was in the song John Muir Suite, which is divided into four parts, because the judge and Mr. Clark were part of a group in the county that had played this song and had said that it was a fairly challenging piece and that we played it well. Our other song, Concert Variations, did not get as much recognition, but it still sounded good for how complicated some of the parts are. As an overall rating we only got a two, but that still is a good score to receive at this event for playing in a place u have not been in before. I didn’t get the opportunity to hear the choir, but I did hear that they did well. They also received some good comments from the judge. From what I gathered they received either a one or a two; the same as they did the day before in their other pieces.
As a whole we had a great showing in Buffalo and Sheridan the last two days. Since this is generally a tough time for some students anyways without having to know some music that we would be graded on. Also this event can be difficult and nerve racking, but we pulled off some great performances for the judges and spectators to remember. Even though not all of us got one’s and two’s, as a whole we still did very well especially when we broke up into our littler ensembles. To listen to us play and sing come to our Pop’s Concert on May 19, 2009, at the TRHS Auditorium.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Wrestling Team Op-Editorial
Cole Jolovich
April 21, 2009
English 2
Op-Editorial
There are many reasons for a school like ours not to have a wrestling team. One reason we cannot is our lack of students willing to. Also we do not have the facilities to allow them to practice, and cannot afford them or be able to support them financially.
For starters we do not need one because we are such a small school and do not have enough people to support one. Since we have a huge number of participants in basketball, which is during the same time, most of the other part of the student population either will not partake in sports or are lifting and running in preparation for another sport. With these limitations that greatly reduces the numbers of potential wrestlers from a hundred some to maybe the twenties or thirties. Of those not very many of them would wrestle because they would be doing something else extracurricular related. Obviously we could not support a wrestling team at Tongue River High School.
Also we do not have the facilities to support another sports program. During the wrestling season there would have to be a separate area for them, which the school cannot afford at the moment, since the gyms are taken up by the basketball teams. If we were to add wrestling to our school then we would have to buy all new equipment for them. The new equipment would cost the school a fortune since they have to pay for wrestling mats, uniforms, and other equipment necessary for the sport. On top of that we would have to pay more than usual during the winter months. On top of the costs of those minor things we would have to pay for an extra bus to go to a farther away place just so that they can wrestle. We would have to cut funding from somewhere in our budget, which would probably be from the lunches like it usually is, just to pay for their trip and food during the trip. The money that we have is already becoming scarce as it is without the help of another activity feeding off from it.
Obviously, this is a bad idea at the current time. One is that we do not have enough people to support it during that time because of basketball. Also we do not have the facilities and the money to support a program that would sky rocket our spending. All in all, adding a wrestling team to Tongue River High Schools extracurricular activities list is a terrible idea.
April 21, 2009
English 2
Op-Editorial
There are many reasons for a school like ours not to have a wrestling team. One reason we cannot is our lack of students willing to. Also we do not have the facilities to allow them to practice, and cannot afford them or be able to support them financially.
For starters we do not need one because we are such a small school and do not have enough people to support one. Since we have a huge number of participants in basketball, which is during the same time, most of the other part of the student population either will not partake in sports or are lifting and running in preparation for another sport. With these limitations that greatly reduces the numbers of potential wrestlers from a hundred some to maybe the twenties or thirties. Of those not very many of them would wrestle because they would be doing something else extracurricular related. Obviously we could not support a wrestling team at Tongue River High School.
Also we do not have the facilities to support another sports program. During the wrestling season there would have to be a separate area for them, which the school cannot afford at the moment, since the gyms are taken up by the basketball teams. If we were to add wrestling to our school then we would have to buy all new equipment for them. The new equipment would cost the school a fortune since they have to pay for wrestling mats, uniforms, and other equipment necessary for the sport. On top of that we would have to pay more than usual during the winter months. On top of the costs of those minor things we would have to pay for an extra bus to go to a farther away place just so that they can wrestle. We would have to cut funding from somewhere in our budget, which would probably be from the lunches like it usually is, just to pay for their trip and food during the trip. The money that we have is already becoming scarce as it is without the help of another activity feeding off from it.
Obviously, this is a bad idea at the current time. One is that we do not have enough people to support it during that time because of basketball. Also we do not have the facilities and the money to support a program that would sky rocket our spending. All in all, adding a wrestling team to Tongue River High Schools extracurricular activities list is a terrible idea.
Store Review
Cole Jolovich
April 21, 2009
English 2
Wal-mart review
Of all the stores in the world none compare to Wal-mart. They have the greatest supply of merchandise of all the super markets. If there is anything you need, ranging from food and car-stereos to toys and craft supplies, Wal-mart will definitely have it. When they do not have something that you are looking for they probably just recently ran out and have an order coming in. Very rarely do you find something that they do not have in stock anymore. Often times I will go there first to look for something that I need for the week or would just like to buy. I would say that 99 percent of the time they have what I am looking for, the other one percent was out of stock stuff, and it has become an expectation. Not only do they have a large stock on items but they have low prices also.
Also Wal-mart has some of the cheapest prices in town. They give people a fair price for everything in stock. If they do not have it in stock they will order it without a shipping fee and for a still fair price for a special order. From experience I know that they generally have the cheapest prices on their merchandise. I compared their prices on stereos to Radio Shack and K-mart, yet again Wal-mart pulled out victorious with a lower price for the same product by several dollars. This amazing store also maintains an astounding environment for people to shop in.
In this store they have cameras and employees everywhere to help maintain a mellow environment. The employees walk around the store and ask their customers if they need any help finding something that they are looking for. Some stores the employees won’t even leave the counter that they are standing behind. Also the cameras help to keep it safe from possible dangers. They keep unruly visitors at bay because there are security officials ready to intervene if necessary. Along with keeping it safe it also allows them to see who may be shoplifting something. All in all, Wal-mart is the corporal giant of all the stores.
April 21, 2009
English 2
Wal-mart review
Of all the stores in the world none compare to Wal-mart. They have the greatest supply of merchandise of all the super markets. If there is anything you need, ranging from food and car-stereos to toys and craft supplies, Wal-mart will definitely have it. When they do not have something that you are looking for they probably just recently ran out and have an order coming in. Very rarely do you find something that they do not have in stock anymore. Often times I will go there first to look for something that I need for the week or would just like to buy. I would say that 99 percent of the time they have what I am looking for, the other one percent was out of stock stuff, and it has become an expectation. Not only do they have a large stock on items but they have low prices also.
Also Wal-mart has some of the cheapest prices in town. They give people a fair price for everything in stock. If they do not have it in stock they will order it without a shipping fee and for a still fair price for a special order. From experience I know that they generally have the cheapest prices on their merchandise. I compared their prices on stereos to Radio Shack and K-mart, yet again Wal-mart pulled out victorious with a lower price for the same product by several dollars. This amazing store also maintains an astounding environment for people to shop in.
In this store they have cameras and employees everywhere to help maintain a mellow environment. The employees walk around the store and ask their customers if they need any help finding something that they are looking for. Some stores the employees won’t even leave the counter that they are standing behind. Also the cameras help to keep it safe from possible dangers. They keep unruly visitors at bay because there are security officials ready to intervene if necessary. Along with keeping it safe it also allows them to see who may be shoplifting something. All in all, Wal-mart is the corporal giant of all the stores.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Editorial Final
Cole Jolovich
April 7, 2009
English 2
Editorial
We need a Track
Most people believe that for a high school’s track team to be official they should have some sort of track around it. In the case of Tongue River High school this isn't an option. The state originally was going to do this for us when we got our new school, but now they have decided against it since the people on the other side of the district, Big Horn High School, don’t want one. Another rumor that I have heard is that they will be getting a turf football field. When originally they were supposed to get four lanes and we got the other four lanes, but now that they didn’t want one we can’t get one because that would be favoring one part of the district over the other. Also, through private donation they are having lights put up, but we still can't get anything extra from the state if they are favored slightly more than us. Although we get a couple sets of bleachers, a new field, a crow’s nest and some football uprights to accompany our long overdue new school, our things provided from the state does not even compare. To even out this dispute we should get something more.
The state and private donators give them many new things, but when it comes to this side of the district getting something new, other than minor equipment that has to be updated every few years and getting our new school after having one for 50 years, it is like trying to pull out teeth from a Kindergartener. Like I just said they finally built us an entirely new school after 50 years, but the state is also rebuilding theirs but in the same place by building some additions then rebuilding the old part later. This is about the only time we got something that they did not in the sense that we get a completely new school at one time and they have get theirs over a longer period of time. All of this for their convenience of having a football field where they could easily build a new school in half the time. Now the state has to pay more money because the construction company will have to spend more time there than they would have to build an entirely new building. A track for us would be far enough away from the school it would not be a problem with being messed up by something, but over there their school will take up so much space that they could not build one without having to elongate it or cutting down the number of lanes.
We definitely deserve this track. The biggest reason is that our side of the district takes care of our things better. They got some new things and practically destroyed them, yet we rarely get new things and take better care of them. Some of the kids over there use the excuse that their parents donate to the school so they can do what they want. If they treat books and other classroom materials like this it is not as big of a problem as if the state put in a couple hundred thousand dollars in for a track that would be destroyed. All in all, I think that Tongue River is deserves to have a track.
April 7, 2009
English 2
Editorial
We need a Track
Most people believe that for a high school’s track team to be official they should have some sort of track around it. In the case of Tongue River High school this isn't an option. The state originally was going to do this for us when we got our new school, but now they have decided against it since the people on the other side of the district, Big Horn High School, don’t want one. Another rumor that I have heard is that they will be getting a turf football field. When originally they were supposed to get four lanes and we got the other four lanes, but now that they didn’t want one we can’t get one because that would be favoring one part of the district over the other. Also, through private donation they are having lights put up, but we still can't get anything extra from the state if they are favored slightly more than us. Although we get a couple sets of bleachers, a new field, a crow’s nest and some football uprights to accompany our long overdue new school, our things provided from the state does not even compare. To even out this dispute we should get something more.
The state and private donators give them many new things, but when it comes to this side of the district getting something new, other than minor equipment that has to be updated every few years and getting our new school after having one for 50 years, it is like trying to pull out teeth from a Kindergartener. Like I just said they finally built us an entirely new school after 50 years, but the state is also rebuilding theirs but in the same place by building some additions then rebuilding the old part later. This is about the only time we got something that they did not in the sense that we get a completely new school at one time and they have get theirs over a longer period of time. All of this for their convenience of having a football field where they could easily build a new school in half the time. Now the state has to pay more money because the construction company will have to spend more time there than they would have to build an entirely new building. A track for us would be far enough away from the school it would not be a problem with being messed up by something, but over there their school will take up so much space that they could not build one without having to elongate it or cutting down the number of lanes.
We definitely deserve this track. The biggest reason is that our side of the district takes care of our things better. They got some new things and practically destroyed them, yet we rarely get new things and take better care of them. Some of the kids over there use the excuse that their parents donate to the school so they can do what they want. If they treat books and other classroom materials like this it is not as big of a problem as if the state put in a couple hundred thousand dollars in for a track that would be destroyed. All in all, I think that Tongue River is deserves to have a track.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Lede week 4
Cole Jolovich
French Navy capture 11 suspected pirates off Kenya
April 15, 2009- What do you think of when people talk about pirates? Most people think of the people who drank a lot, rode around on wooden ships, had peg legs, carried a sword, had a parrot perched on their shoulder and went around saying, "Arrrrggg". In reality pirates aren't like that anymore. They are like normal people with modern weapons and new goals. The French Navy captured 11 possible suspects that were taking a Greek ship as retribution for the US killing the three pirates who took Captain Phillips prisoner. (Question Lede)
'Octomom' seeks to trademark nickname for TV, diaper line
April 15, 2009- If you had a bunch of kids would you want your nickname as a diaper line and TV show? Nadya Suleman, the OctoMom, is now seeking to trademark her name. Through this she wants a TV show and a diaper line called "Octomom". To her dismay a Texas company trademarked her name in their Octomom iPhone game. She had to make the 'm' a capital letter. (Question Lede)
Clinton unveils initiative to combat 'scourge of piracy'
April 15, 2009- How would you handle modern day pirates? Secretary of State Hilary Clinton believes that we should take the problem head on. She is proposing international counter piracy against the pirates around Somalia. Also she believes that if we have powerful defenses on the ships we can help to thwart their attacks. (Question Lede)
Prior to trip south, Obama embraces Latin America
April 15, 2009- How would you embrace the south? President Obama met with Brazil's president, President Lula, in Trinidad and Tobago. In their meeting they discussed ways to further improve the lives and interactions of their people. Together with Mexico they will work to help stop the flow of drugs going north and money and guns going south in payment. (Question Lede)
French Navy capture 11 suspected pirates off Kenya
April 15, 2009- What do you think of when people talk about pirates? Most people think of the people who drank a lot, rode around on wooden ships, had peg legs, carried a sword, had a parrot perched on their shoulder and went around saying, "Arrrrggg". In reality pirates aren't like that anymore. They are like normal people with modern weapons and new goals. The French Navy captured 11 possible suspects that were taking a Greek ship as retribution for the US killing the three pirates who took Captain Phillips prisoner. (Question Lede)
'Octomom' seeks to trademark nickname for TV, diaper line
April 15, 2009- If you had a bunch of kids would you want your nickname as a diaper line and TV show? Nadya Suleman, the OctoMom, is now seeking to trademark her name. Through this she wants a TV show and a diaper line called "Octomom". To her dismay a Texas company trademarked her name in their Octomom iPhone game. She had to make the 'm' a capital letter. (Question Lede)
Clinton unveils initiative to combat 'scourge of piracy'
April 15, 2009- How would you handle modern day pirates? Secretary of State Hilary Clinton believes that we should take the problem head on. She is proposing international counter piracy against the pirates around Somalia. Also she believes that if we have powerful defenses on the ships we can help to thwart their attacks. (Question Lede)
Prior to trip south, Obama embraces Latin America
April 15, 2009- How would you embrace the south? President Obama met with Brazil's president, President Lula, in Trinidad and Tobago. In their meeting they discussed ways to further improve the lives and interactions of their people. Together with Mexico they will work to help stop the flow of drugs going north and money and guns going south in payment. (Question Lede)
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Editorial Rough Draft
Cole Jolovich
April 7, 2009
English 2
Editorial
We need a Track
Most people believe that for a high schools track team to be official they should have some sort of track around it. In the case of Tongue River High school this isn't an option. The state originally was going to do this for us when we got our new school but now they have decided against it since the people on the other side of the district, Big Horn High school, are getting one. Another rumor that I have heard is that they will be getting a turf football field and an eight lane track around it. When they were supposed to get four lanes and we got the other four lanes. Through private donation they are having lights put up, but we still can't get anything extra from the state if they have a little more than us, even though it should be equal since we are the same district.
Although the state and other private donators give them many new things when it comes to this side of the district getting something new, other than minor equipment things that have to be updated every few years and getting our new school after having the old one for 50 years, it’s like trying to pull out teeth from a Kindergartener. Like I just said they finally built us a new school after 50 years. Although they are keeping their original school and having additions made to it allowing them to take in more students from around the county. This is about the only time we got something that they didn’t in the sense that we get a completely new school at one time and they have get theirs over a long period of time since they will build a couple new parts then after they get moved to the new section of the school the construction company will tear down the other part and rebuild it. All of this for their convenience of having a football field where they could easily build a new school. Now the state has to pay more money because the construction company will have to spend more time there than they would have to build an entirely new building. If they do end up getting a track, like they are supposed to, there may not be enough space between the school and the track since the school will be almost right on top of it. Unlike our field which has plenty of space for a track to fit and it is in a prime location close to the school and in an area that doesn’t receive a lot of wind.
We definitely deserve this track. The biggest reason is that our side of the district takes care of our things better. They got some new things and practically destroyed them, while we rarely get new things and take better care of them. Some of the kids over there use the excuse that their parents donate to the school so they can do what they want. All in all, I think that Tongue River is deserves to have a track.
April 7, 2009
English 2
Editorial
We need a Track
Most people believe that for a high schools track team to be official they should have some sort of track around it. In the case of Tongue River High school this isn't an option. The state originally was going to do this for us when we got our new school but now they have decided against it since the people on the other side of the district, Big Horn High school, are getting one. Another rumor that I have heard is that they will be getting a turf football field and an eight lane track around it. When they were supposed to get four lanes and we got the other four lanes. Through private donation they are having lights put up, but we still can't get anything extra from the state if they have a little more than us, even though it should be equal since we are the same district.
Although the state and other private donators give them many new things when it comes to this side of the district getting something new, other than minor equipment things that have to be updated every few years and getting our new school after having the old one for 50 years, it’s like trying to pull out teeth from a Kindergartener. Like I just said they finally built us a new school after 50 years. Although they are keeping their original school and having additions made to it allowing them to take in more students from around the county. This is about the only time we got something that they didn’t in the sense that we get a completely new school at one time and they have get theirs over a long period of time since they will build a couple new parts then after they get moved to the new section of the school the construction company will tear down the other part and rebuild it. All of this for their convenience of having a football field where they could easily build a new school. Now the state has to pay more money because the construction company will have to spend more time there than they would have to build an entirely new building. If they do end up getting a track, like they are supposed to, there may not be enough space between the school and the track since the school will be almost right on top of it. Unlike our field which has plenty of space for a track to fit and it is in a prime location close to the school and in an area that doesn’t receive a lot of wind.
We definitely deserve this track. The biggest reason is that our side of the district takes care of our things better. They got some new things and practically destroyed them, while we rarely get new things and take better care of them. Some of the kids over there use the excuse that their parents donate to the school so they can do what they want. All in all, I think that Tongue River is deserves to have a track.
Restaurant Review
Cole Jolovich
April 7, 2009
English 2
Burger King Review
Burger King
Burger King is a great place to go if you have a small amount of time to eat and need more to eat for your money. They have a great atmosphere for people to eat in along with a play area for younger children. A calm and mellow environment radiates in the food court of their restaurant unlike at their leading competitor's, McDonald's, which is just total chaos with the many people fighting for a place to sit outside of their play area. The burgers and fries combo is usually about six or seven dollars unless you get a bigger burger and fry instead of a regular. For their fairly low prices there food doesn't show it. The fries taste perfect because they aren't as soggy, greasy and salty as McDonald's fries generally are. Also the burgers are definitely cooked well compared to McDonald's. McDonald's usually has soft squishy grease burgers, while Burger King burgers are usually not extremely soft but aren't cooked so much that it's hard to chew them. Burger King also doesn't seem to have as much grease dripping off their burgers like the McDonald's. Another great feature that Burger King beats McDonald's in is that they have nice employee's that all can speak English well. At McDonald's they usually have foreign workers that can barely speak English, and those that can aren't very clear in their speaking. All in all, Burger King to me is definitely superior to McDonald's in every aspect of the restaurant business.
April 7, 2009
English 2
Burger King Review
Burger King
Burger King is a great place to go if you have a small amount of time to eat and need more to eat for your money. They have a great atmosphere for people to eat in along with a play area for younger children. A calm and mellow environment radiates in the food court of their restaurant unlike at their leading competitor's, McDonald's, which is just total chaos with the many people fighting for a place to sit outside of their play area. The burgers and fries combo is usually about six or seven dollars unless you get a bigger burger and fry instead of a regular. For their fairly low prices there food doesn't show it. The fries taste perfect because they aren't as soggy, greasy and salty as McDonald's fries generally are. Also the burgers are definitely cooked well compared to McDonald's. McDonald's usually has soft squishy grease burgers, while Burger King burgers are usually not extremely soft but aren't cooked so much that it's hard to chew them. Burger King also doesn't seem to have as much grease dripping off their burgers like the McDonald's. Another great feature that Burger King beats McDonald's in is that they have nice employee's that all can speak English well. At McDonald's they usually have foreign workers that can barely speak English, and those that can aren't very clear in their speaking. All in all, Burger King to me is definitely superior to McDonald's in every aspect of the restaurant business.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Interview Final
Cole Jolovich
March 15, 2009
English 2
Interviewee- Andrew Lobach
An Unexpected State Champ in a Ground 'Breaking' Match
On January 28, 2007, Andrew Lobach beat the 2006 State Champion, R.J Williams, by default. I asked Andrew to recall the highlights of the match.
Finally, the bell rang and the match started. The match started out very boring but as it progressed through the rounds, it got insanely intense. Lobach went for the pin but R.J escaped and put him in a hold. He was held in that position for about 25 seconds. Once he got himself free, he reversed and got him in a hold. This one lasted for a little longer than the last one at a minute and a half but still no winner was determined. When Williams escaped, they fought for position but for 30 seconds neither one of them got the advantage. The buzzer went off ending the round. Lobach faked an injury so that he would have a longer break, since there normally is not a break between rounds.
The match got underway again and Andrew Lobach got the advantage right off and pinned Williams. This pin however once again had little to no effect on R.J. The pair tumbled and tossed with each other trying to get the advantage and hopefully end this long and strenuous match. Finally, after about another minute and 15 seconds R.J grasps onto Andrew and holds him in a pin until he escapes at the second before he was pinned. This made the crowd go wild. When Lobach countered out of the pin, he reversed it putting Williams into a final hold. As Williams tried to escape, Lobach's grasp there was a loud crack that silenced the roaring crowd. Lying on the ground was R.J and his severely disfigured arm. Finally, this gut-wrenching match was over leaving Andrew Lobach of Mountain Home, Idaho the Eighth Grade State Champion of Idaho by default.
Not only were the two wrestlers completely hysterical but they also were crying, which isn't a common emotion of wrestlers. Almost immediately, after the match was finished the paramedics were on the floor hauling Williams off on a stretcher. At the interview he said that all he did was look into the crowd seeing his friends and family there cheering for him and that gave him the momentum to escape the pin and counter it allowing him to win the match. Not only was this a memorable time for him but the other wrestler would remember it as well. The main reason he would remember it was because when he broke his arm it not only damaged the bone but it also did damage to the muscle and nerves making it to where he wouldn't be able to wrestle until about his Senior year and that would be pushing it. Although it was not likely that he would be coming back him and Andrew would work as best as they could, since they were friends, to get him back to health to where he would be able to wrestle again before they graduated. It would be likely that if he came back that these two would once again face off for a State Championship later on in the future.
March 15, 2009
English 2
Interviewee- Andrew Lobach
An Unexpected State Champ in a Ground 'Breaking' Match
On January 28, 2007, Andrew Lobach beat the 2006 State Champion, R.J Williams, by default. I asked Andrew to recall the highlights of the match.
Finally, the bell rang and the match started. The match started out very boring but as it progressed through the rounds, it got insanely intense. Lobach went for the pin but R.J escaped and put him in a hold. He was held in that position for about 25 seconds. Once he got himself free, he reversed and got him in a hold. This one lasted for a little longer than the last one at a minute and a half but still no winner was determined. When Williams escaped, they fought for position but for 30 seconds neither one of them got the advantage. The buzzer went off ending the round. Lobach faked an injury so that he would have a longer break, since there normally is not a break between rounds.
The match got underway again and Andrew Lobach got the advantage right off and pinned Williams. This pin however once again had little to no effect on R.J. The pair tumbled and tossed with each other trying to get the advantage and hopefully end this long and strenuous match. Finally, after about another minute and 15 seconds R.J grasps onto Andrew and holds him in a pin until he escapes at the second before he was pinned. This made the crowd go wild. When Lobach countered out of the pin, he reversed it putting Williams into a final hold. As Williams tried to escape, Lobach's grasp there was a loud crack that silenced the roaring crowd. Lying on the ground was R.J and his severely disfigured arm. Finally, this gut-wrenching match was over leaving Andrew Lobach of Mountain Home, Idaho the Eighth Grade State Champion of Idaho by default.
Not only were the two wrestlers completely hysterical but they also were crying, which isn't a common emotion of wrestlers. Almost immediately, after the match was finished the paramedics were on the floor hauling Williams off on a stretcher. At the interview he said that all he did was look into the crowd seeing his friends and family there cheering for him and that gave him the momentum to escape the pin and counter it allowing him to win the match. Not only was this a memorable time for him but the other wrestler would remember it as well. The main reason he would remember it was because when he broke his arm it not only damaged the bone but it also did damage to the muscle and nerves making it to where he wouldn't be able to wrestle until about his Senior year and that would be pushing it. Although it was not likely that he would be coming back him and Andrew would work as best as they could, since they were friends, to get him back to health to where he would be able to wrestle again before they graduated. It would be likely that if he came back that these two would once again face off for a State Championship later on in the future.
Lede week 1
Cole Jolovich
Moms of slain Blackwater contractors speak on anniversary
March 31, 2009- What would it be like to have your child taken from you because the company they worked for didn't prepare them for their work? Donna Zovko, the mother of one of the victims in one of the attacks on Falluja, can't go see the place where some Iraqis attacked the vehicle her son and three others were in because of the potential danger that it posed to the people she would be going with. It had been five years since these horrible men burned, decapitated, dug out their hearts, and drug what remained of them through the town. Not only was it bad to see this once but they posted pictures for the entire world to see. (Question lede)
Hundreds of French workers take bosses hostage
March 31, 2009- When your the person laying people off how do you think your employees will react? Hundreds of French workers overreacted to the news that there is a chance that they could be laid off by taking their CEO as a hostage and wouldn't give him back until the agreed terms were met. Police quickly got to the scene and calmed down the workers enough to convince them to let them free. (Question Lede)
Alabama mass grave may contain bodies from 1870s epidemic
April 1, 2009- What would it be like to uncover people who had yellow fever in the 1870's? By accident some maintenance workers in Montgomery, Alabama , who were grading the land for a building that would be going up there soon, dug up the bodies of what police believe to be people from the 1870's who died from yellow fever when the city broke out with this epidemic. Most of the people working at the site feared that the virus was still lurking around the bodies but the police assure them that there is no need to worry because it hasn't been active in many years. (Question Lede)
Man decapitates 5-year-old sister in front of officer
March 31, 2009- How much anger for someone would it take for you to decapitate your youngest sibling? Kerby Revelus, of a small Boston suburb, murdered his younger sister while she spoke with the police and decapitated his five-year-old sister as they walked through the door right in front of them. His remaining family claims that they have no idea of what provoked him into such violent thoughts to make him do something like this. The police also assured them that this would never happen within their family again since they shot Kerby. (Question lede)
Moms of slain Blackwater contractors speak on anniversary
March 31, 2009- What would it be like to have your child taken from you because the company they worked for didn't prepare them for their work? Donna Zovko, the mother of one of the victims in one of the attacks on Falluja, can't go see the place where some Iraqis attacked the vehicle her son and three others were in because of the potential danger that it posed to the people she would be going with. It had been five years since these horrible men burned, decapitated, dug out their hearts, and drug what remained of them through the town. Not only was it bad to see this once but they posted pictures for the entire world to see. (Question lede)
Hundreds of French workers take bosses hostage
March 31, 2009- When your the person laying people off how do you think your employees will react? Hundreds of French workers overreacted to the news that there is a chance that they could be laid off by taking their CEO as a hostage and wouldn't give him back until the agreed terms were met. Police quickly got to the scene and calmed down the workers enough to convince them to let them free. (Question Lede)
Alabama mass grave may contain bodies from 1870s epidemic
April 1, 2009- What would it be like to uncover people who had yellow fever in the 1870's? By accident some maintenance workers in Montgomery, Alabama , who were grading the land for a building that would be going up there soon, dug up the bodies of what police believe to be people from the 1870's who died from yellow fever when the city broke out with this epidemic. Most of the people working at the site feared that the virus was still lurking around the bodies but the police assure them that there is no need to worry because it hasn't been active in many years. (Question Lede)
Man decapitates 5-year-old sister in front of officer
March 31, 2009- How much anger for someone would it take for you to decapitate your youngest sibling? Kerby Revelus, of a small Boston suburb, murdered his younger sister while she spoke with the police and decapitated his five-year-old sister as they walked through the door right in front of them. His remaining family claims that they have no idea of what provoked him into such violent thoughts to make him do something like this. The police also assured them that this would never happen within their family again since they shot Kerby. (Question lede)
Monday, March 16, 2009
Interview 1
Cole Jolovich
March 15, 2009
English 2
Interviewee- Andrew Lobach
An Unexpected State Champ in a Ground 'Breaking' Match
On January 28, 2007, Andrew Lobach beat the 2006 State Champion, R.J Williams, by default. Both of the amazing wrestlers were about to square off on what would be a great fights.
Finally, the bell rang and the match finally started. The match started out very boring but as it progressed through the rounds, it got very intense. Lobach went for the pin but R.J escaped and put him in a hold. He was held in that position for about 25 seconds. Once he got himself free, he reversed and got him in a hold. This one lasted for a little longer than the last one at a minute and a half but still no winner was determined. When Williams escaped, they fought for position but for 30 seconds neither one of them got the advantage. The buzzer went off ending the round. Lobach faked an injury so that he would have a longer break, since there normally is not a break between rounds.
The match got underway again and Andrew Lobach got the advantage right off and pinned Williams. This pin however once again had little to no effect on R.J. The pair tumbled and tossed with each other trying to get the advantage and hopefully end this long and strenuous match. Finally, after about another minute and 15 seconds R.J grasps onto Andrew and holds him in a pin until he escapes at the second before he was pinned. This made the crowd go wild. When Lobach countered out of the pin, he reversed it putting Williams into a final hold. As Williams tried to escape, Lobach's grasp there was a loud crack that silenced the roaring crowd. Lying on the ground was R.J and his severely disfigured arm. Finally, this gut-wrenching match was over leaving Andrew Lobach of Mountain Home, Idaho the Eighth Grade State Champion of Idaho by default.
Not only were the two wrestlers completely hysterical but they also were crying, which isn't a common emotion of wrestlers. Almost immediately, after the match was finished the paramedics were on the floor hauling Williams off on a stretcher. At the interview he said that all he did was look into the crowd seeing his friends and family there cheering for him and that gave him the momentum to escape the pin and counter it allowing him to win the match. Not only was this a memorable time for him but the other wrestler would remember it as well. The main reason he would remember it was because when he broke his arm it not only damaged the bone but it also did damage to the muscle and nerves making it to where he wouldn't be able to wrestle until about his Senior year and that would be pushing it. Although it was not likely that he would be coming back him and Andrew would work as best as they could, since they were friends, to get him back to health to where he would be able to wrestle again before they graduated. It would be likely that if he came back that these two would once again face off for a State Championship later on in the future.
March 15, 2009
English 2
Interviewee- Andrew Lobach
An Unexpected State Champ in a Ground 'Breaking' Match
On January 28, 2007, Andrew Lobach beat the 2006 State Champion, R.J Williams, by default. Both of the amazing wrestlers were about to square off on what would be a great fights.
Finally, the bell rang and the match finally started. The match started out very boring but as it progressed through the rounds, it got very intense. Lobach went for the pin but R.J escaped and put him in a hold. He was held in that position for about 25 seconds. Once he got himself free, he reversed and got him in a hold. This one lasted for a little longer than the last one at a minute and a half but still no winner was determined. When Williams escaped, they fought for position but for 30 seconds neither one of them got the advantage. The buzzer went off ending the round. Lobach faked an injury so that he would have a longer break, since there normally is not a break between rounds.
The match got underway again and Andrew Lobach got the advantage right off and pinned Williams. This pin however once again had little to no effect on R.J. The pair tumbled and tossed with each other trying to get the advantage and hopefully end this long and strenuous match. Finally, after about another minute and 15 seconds R.J grasps onto Andrew and holds him in a pin until he escapes at the second before he was pinned. This made the crowd go wild. When Lobach countered out of the pin, he reversed it putting Williams into a final hold. As Williams tried to escape, Lobach's grasp there was a loud crack that silenced the roaring crowd. Lying on the ground was R.J and his severely disfigured arm. Finally, this gut-wrenching match was over leaving Andrew Lobach of Mountain Home, Idaho the Eighth Grade State Champion of Idaho by default.
Not only were the two wrestlers completely hysterical but they also were crying, which isn't a common emotion of wrestlers. Almost immediately, after the match was finished the paramedics were on the floor hauling Williams off on a stretcher. At the interview he said that all he did was look into the crowd seeing his friends and family there cheering for him and that gave him the momentum to escape the pin and counter it allowing him to win the match. Not only was this a memorable time for him but the other wrestler would remember it as well. The main reason he would remember it was because when he broke his arm it not only damaged the bone but it also did damage to the muscle and nerves making it to where he wouldn't be able to wrestle until about his Senior year and that would be pushing it. Although it was not likely that he would be coming back him and Andrew would work as best as they could, since they were friends, to get him back to health to where he would be able to wrestle again before they graduated. It would be likely that if he came back that these two would once again face off for a State Championship later on in the future.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Car Raid
Cole Jolovich
March 5, 2009
English 2
Car Raid
What would you expect from the principal of a school? They should abide by laws, have a fairly clean driving record, and maintain their property so it looks nice and helps their image. Well Principal White has done few of these things. For one he continues to park right in front of a 'NO PARKING ZONE'. Not only is this breaking rules and laws but its breaking a school rule he put up. He knew the sign was there and parked there because it was the only spot open in the back. not only is this excuse lame but it also is untrue in some circumstances. some days I look out back when I am in the band room and see a couple of open spaces around his vehicle. Although this won't be a problem any more because he is taking down the sign. Also he has a fairly clean record although his law breaking streak continued. A few months before he began parking in the 'NO PARKING ZONE' he ran a red light and hit a man. He didn't have good insurance but just about totaled the other guys truck. He was lucky though because his vehicle took almost no damage at all. In the end he had to pay for the damages and a ticket. Along with this comes taking care of your things. When he hit the other truck he not only damaged the other vehicle but damaged his own vehicle. It was only a couple of dents in his hood but he still didn't take care of it. Also his truck is very dirty. There is dog hair everywhere and lots of older stuff all over the floor that he hasn't cleaned out. This isn't demonstrating a good look because the person whom has to be organized to help the school isn't even organized enough to clean out his vehicle. He claims that the reason it is so messy is because it was his dog vehicle before his other car died. Which brings up another good point, his other car. He told us it was a Honda and that the clutch went out in it. When he took it in to get an estimate on how much it would take to fix it he decided it was more than he was willing to pay so he sold it. Now he drives around is '82 Land Cruiser that is dirty and helps him along with his law breaking ways. This is your Tongue River High Schools Principal and his cars.
March 5, 2009
English 2
Car Raid
What would you expect from the principal of a school? They should abide by laws, have a fairly clean driving record, and maintain their property so it looks nice and helps their image. Well Principal White has done few of these things. For one he continues to park right in front of a 'NO PARKING ZONE'. Not only is this breaking rules and laws but its breaking a school rule he put up. He knew the sign was there and parked there because it was the only spot open in the back. not only is this excuse lame but it also is untrue in some circumstances. some days I look out back when I am in the band room and see a couple of open spaces around his vehicle. Although this won't be a problem any more because he is taking down the sign. Also he has a fairly clean record although his law breaking streak continued. A few months before he began parking in the 'NO PARKING ZONE' he ran a red light and hit a man. He didn't have good insurance but just about totaled the other guys truck. He was lucky though because his vehicle took almost no damage at all. In the end he had to pay for the damages and a ticket. Along with this comes taking care of your things. When he hit the other truck he not only damaged the other vehicle but damaged his own vehicle. It was only a couple of dents in his hood but he still didn't take care of it. Also his truck is very dirty. There is dog hair everywhere and lots of older stuff all over the floor that he hasn't cleaned out. This isn't demonstrating a good look because the person whom has to be organized to help the school isn't even organized enough to clean out his vehicle. He claims that the reason it is so messy is because it was his dog vehicle before his other car died. Which brings up another good point, his other car. He told us it was a Honda and that the clutch went out in it. When he took it in to get an estimate on how much it would take to fix it he decided it was more than he was willing to pay so he sold it. Now he drives around is '82 Land Cruiser that is dirty and helps him along with his law breaking ways. This is your Tongue River High Schools Principal and his cars.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Lede week 7
Cole Jolovich
Saskatchewan a jobs 'hot spot' in Canada
March 4, 2009- Are you wondering where you should go in this time of increase in unemployment and jobs dropped off? The best place to be during this bad time the best place to move to would have to be Saskatchewan. They, unlike most of the U.S and Canada, have had lowered unemployment rates from December of last year to January of this year. Ontario and the city of Toronto had an unemployment rate of 8.5% and British Columbia dropped 68,000 full-time jobs. (Question lede)
Sudan soldier: 'They told me to kill, to rape children'
March 4, 2009- How bad to you really think it is in Darfur? It is really bad since there are not only deaths of soldiers but there are also is constant rape within their own camps. It occurred so much that there were about 20 births a month of babies who had to be abandoned. The older people weren't the only ones getting raped, for the rapists also raped young children. (Question lede)
20 dead in Mexico prison riot, official says
March 4, 2009- How safe are prisons any more? They can't be to safe since 20 were killed in the Juarez prison. The riot started between two rival groups and was stopped by the guards, army, and a helicopter. To calm down the inmates enough to break up the fight 20 of the inmates were killed. (Question lede)
Study: Want a smart baby? TV's not going to help
March 4, 2009- How smart do you want your baby to be? If you do want them to be smart then don't go and buy all the educational videos you see advertised. The Children's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, and Harvard Medical School found that television does absolutely nothing for them. The supposed "educational" videos for toddlers have absolutely no effect on them at all. (Question lede)
Saskatchewan a jobs 'hot spot' in Canada
March 4, 2009- Are you wondering where you should go in this time of increase in unemployment and jobs dropped off? The best place to be during this bad time the best place to move to would have to be Saskatchewan. They, unlike most of the U.S and Canada, have had lowered unemployment rates from December of last year to January of this year. Ontario and the city of Toronto had an unemployment rate of 8.5% and British Columbia dropped 68,000 full-time jobs. (Question lede)
Sudan soldier: 'They told me to kill, to rape children'
March 4, 2009- How bad to you really think it is in Darfur? It is really bad since there are not only deaths of soldiers but there are also is constant rape within their own camps. It occurred so much that there were about 20 births a month of babies who had to be abandoned. The older people weren't the only ones getting raped, for the rapists also raped young children. (Question lede)
20 dead in Mexico prison riot, official says
March 4, 2009- How safe are prisons any more? They can't be to safe since 20 were killed in the Juarez prison. The riot started between two rival groups and was stopped by the guards, army, and a helicopter. To calm down the inmates enough to break up the fight 20 of the inmates were killed. (Question lede)
Study: Want a smart baby? TV's not going to help
March 4, 2009- How smart do you want your baby to be? If you do want them to be smart then don't go and buy all the educational videos you see advertised. The Children's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, and Harvard Medical School found that television does absolutely nothing for them. The supposed "educational" videos for toddlers have absolutely no effect on them at all. (Question lede)
Book Review
Cole Jolovich
March 4, 2009
English 2
Eldest Review
Eldest Review
It starts out with Eragon recounting the events that had happened a couple of days prior, but mostly about his battle with the Shade Durza. A few days later Orik, Saphira, Arya, and he left for Du Weldenvarden. Along the way they stop in Tarnag, so that Eragon can learn about the Dwarf customs and history since he joined them as a family member. Although they weren’t welcome they left the grand city unscathed. Once they reached the great forest of Du Weldenvarden they headed straight for the capital Ellesméra. Once there they were treated with outstanding hospitality, unlike that of the inhabitants of Tarnag. There he finds that there is another sane Rider and dragon whom will become Eragon’s and Saphira’s teachers. After several weeks of excruciating training they leave for the rebel country of Surda. There they will face their greatest battle yet.
Although Eragon, Saphira, Arya, and Orik may be the main characters they are only part of Paolini’s array of characters. Roran, Eragon’s cousin, is also mentioned. He encounters Ra’zac, monstrous creatures that hunt and feed off humans. After several bouts with them and the Empires soldiers he and the village people abandon their homes to seek salvation from the Surdans. Once they reach the city of Teirm they encounter a merchant who helps them steal a ship and go to Surda. Once there they join Surda and the Varden.
Nasuada, leader of the Varden, rests from the long move from their original home. Though her rest is short lived because the Varden has many troubles and she has to prepare for war. Although she isn’t alone because she has the Council of Elders, a group of advisors, and King Orrin, the King of Surda, to advise her in her upcoming test of strength. She also has Elva, a “blessed girl” whose blessing was mispronounced and made into a curse, which she shields others from pain. From this she is used as a bodyguard for Nasuada.
This novel by Christopher Paolini demonstrates many of the parts of good writing. One of them was climax. There wasn’t only one but he really incorporated it into many of the chapters as well. The longer of the chapters definitely had climaxes. Some of the shorter ones got grouped up and had a climax between them. The climaxes that included Eragon were the greatest because Paolini seems to bring out Eragon and Saphira’s personality making it even better than usual. This I think is one of Paolini’s greatest strengths in his writing.
Another strong piece in his writing was his ability to lay down a great plot. He makes it easy to get the idea of the story but makes it much more than it seems. For example he puts out complex ideas that are open for thought so that people can interpret it differently. Since he does this I think it makes his writing much stronger because then it leaves people to think about what they read and even after they are done reading it. When he leaves it open ended like he does it allows him to collaborate with e-mails and letters he has received from fans to decide how he wants to plot out the next book. Apparently, Paolini uses plot very well in his books.
I think this is a great read for those who either like or are neutral towards fantasy fiction. Most of the chapters are packed with action and fighting. Each and every action made by the main characters effects what will occur later, either in the next book or later on in the book itself. The writer omits so much energy into the book when you’re reading it you feel impacted by what happens to the characters. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I believe that you will to if you give it a try.
March 4, 2009
English 2
Eldest Review
Eldest Review
It starts out with Eragon recounting the events that had happened a couple of days prior, but mostly about his battle with the Shade Durza. A few days later Orik, Saphira, Arya, and he left for Du Weldenvarden. Along the way they stop in Tarnag, so that Eragon can learn about the Dwarf customs and history since he joined them as a family member. Although they weren’t welcome they left the grand city unscathed. Once they reached the great forest of Du Weldenvarden they headed straight for the capital Ellesméra. Once there they were treated with outstanding hospitality, unlike that of the inhabitants of Tarnag. There he finds that there is another sane Rider and dragon whom will become Eragon’s and Saphira’s teachers. After several weeks of excruciating training they leave for the rebel country of Surda. There they will face their greatest battle yet.
Although Eragon, Saphira, Arya, and Orik may be the main characters they are only part of Paolini’s array of characters. Roran, Eragon’s cousin, is also mentioned. He encounters Ra’zac, monstrous creatures that hunt and feed off humans. After several bouts with them and the Empires soldiers he and the village people abandon their homes to seek salvation from the Surdans. Once they reach the city of Teirm they encounter a merchant who helps them steal a ship and go to Surda. Once there they join Surda and the Varden.
Nasuada, leader of the Varden, rests from the long move from their original home. Though her rest is short lived because the Varden has many troubles and she has to prepare for war. Although she isn’t alone because she has the Council of Elders, a group of advisors, and King Orrin, the King of Surda, to advise her in her upcoming test of strength. She also has Elva, a “blessed girl” whose blessing was mispronounced and made into a curse, which she shields others from pain. From this she is used as a bodyguard for Nasuada.
This novel by Christopher Paolini demonstrates many of the parts of good writing. One of them was climax. There wasn’t only one but he really incorporated it into many of the chapters as well. The longer of the chapters definitely had climaxes. Some of the shorter ones got grouped up and had a climax between them. The climaxes that included Eragon were the greatest because Paolini seems to bring out Eragon and Saphira’s personality making it even better than usual. This I think is one of Paolini’s greatest strengths in his writing.
Another strong piece in his writing was his ability to lay down a great plot. He makes it easy to get the idea of the story but makes it much more than it seems. For example he puts out complex ideas that are open for thought so that people can interpret it differently. Since he does this I think it makes his writing much stronger because then it leaves people to think about what they read and even after they are done reading it. When he leaves it open ended like he does it allows him to collaborate with e-mails and letters he has received from fans to decide how he wants to plot out the next book. Apparently, Paolini uses plot very well in his books.
I think this is a great read for those who either like or are neutral towards fantasy fiction. Most of the chapters are packed with action and fighting. Each and every action made by the main characters effects what will occur later, either in the next book or later on in the book itself. The writer omits so much energy into the book when you’re reading it you feel impacted by what happens to the characters. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I believe that you will to if you give it a try.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Object News Story
Jeremy Grimes
Cole Jolovich
Andrew Lobach
Joe Schankey
Eraser Kills Boards
Lafawnda and Peter were found dead in Bangkok. The only suspect is a black eraser named Jeremy. He allegedly killed his wife and friend in the vacation house. He claimed to have been in Mongolia eagle hunting when the murder took place. He was spotted by refugees from Canada, while they were sipping on the tree sap, fleeing from what appeared to be a murder. The Canadian refugees went to the scene and found them dead in the hot tub. Almost as soon as they saw them they called poison control because they saw some rat poison in their martinis. Since Jeremy has a job as an exterminator and has a close relation to both the victims he is the only suspect. Although he continues to deny it we keep obtaining more and more evidence that makes it seem like it was him. We asked him though what the names of the Mongolians that took him hunting and he couldn't answer. This doesn't necessarily mean he didn't but it makes me wonder if he really didn't. Most people think that this couldn't happen since he is so much smaller than everything else but he can hunt with eagles he just does it slightly differently. He sits on the back of the eagle while following the Mongolians. Once they find the animal he spurs it like a horse to attack the prey. This creates the ultimate thrill for him. His story seems to work out almost perfectly but the only problem is that the outfitter that he claimed to have gone hunting with has no record of him paying for a hunt through them. Also there was a dark powder found around the crime scene and on the rat poison box. The powder matches the powder in his hairy underside. He wasn't very discrete about cleaning himself thoroughly before he committed his crime. He will have a lifetime sentence in prison with no bail or parole on good behavior.
Cole Jolovich
Andrew Lobach
Joe Schankey
Eraser Kills Boards
Lafawnda and Peter were found dead in Bangkok. The only suspect is a black eraser named Jeremy. He allegedly killed his wife and friend in the vacation house. He claimed to have been in Mongolia eagle hunting when the murder took place. He was spotted by refugees from Canada, while they were sipping on the tree sap, fleeing from what appeared to be a murder. The Canadian refugees went to the scene and found them dead in the hot tub. Almost as soon as they saw them they called poison control because they saw some rat poison in their martinis. Since Jeremy has a job as an exterminator and has a close relation to both the victims he is the only suspect. Although he continues to deny it we keep obtaining more and more evidence that makes it seem like it was him. We asked him though what the names of the Mongolians that took him hunting and he couldn't answer. This doesn't necessarily mean he didn't but it makes me wonder if he really didn't. Most people think that this couldn't happen since he is so much smaller than everything else but he can hunt with eagles he just does it slightly differently. He sits on the back of the eagle while following the Mongolians. Once they find the animal he spurs it like a horse to attack the prey. This creates the ultimate thrill for him. His story seems to work out almost perfectly but the only problem is that the outfitter that he claimed to have gone hunting with has no record of him paying for a hunt through them. Also there was a dark powder found around the crime scene and on the rat poison box. The powder matches the powder in his hairy underside. He wasn't very discrete about cleaning himself thoroughly before he committed his crime. He will have a lifetime sentence in prison with no bail or parole on good behavior.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Lede week 6
Cole Jolovich
Chinese mothers lose children, livelihoods in fatal wreck
February 23, 2009- How would you like to have your child go over seas to attend school that you could hardly afford just to have them killed by a homicidal driver? Three mothers of promising Chinese students lost their children because Jason Skaggs hit them while they were waiting at a stop light. He was driving at about 98 mph when he hit the first car then sandwiched the students between him and a Chrysler. (Impact/Question Lede)
Norway’s navy to search for missing 20th century explorer
February 23, 2009- How long would you wait until looking for a lost explorer? Norway announced today that they will help search for Roald Amundsen, a pilot who went missing over 80 years ago. They agreed to focus their search on a 40 square mile area in of the Atlantic Ocean.This American hero was accredited as being the first person to reach both the North and South Pole. (Question Lede)
Nearly intact mammoth skeleton a rare find in L.A.
February 23, 2009- How long should it take to find a mamoth? Zed, a mammoth found in LA, lived approximately between 10,000-45,000. This is one of the first intact specimens of this species that paleontologists have found. This one was marked up a little by a scraper but it is intact enough. (Question Lede)
Three quit in wake of helicopter prison break
February 23, 2009- How safe are high security prisons? In Athens, Greece two prisoners escaped by helicopter. Because of this two of the guards and the director quit. The pilot was later found north of Athens gagged. This is the second time in three years that this has happened in this prison by the same man. (Question Lede)
Chinese mothers lose children, livelihoods in fatal wreck
February 23, 2009- How would you like to have your child go over seas to attend school that you could hardly afford just to have them killed by a homicidal driver? Three mothers of promising Chinese students lost their children because Jason Skaggs hit them while they were waiting at a stop light. He was driving at about 98 mph when he hit the first car then sandwiched the students between him and a Chrysler. (Impact/Question Lede)
Norway’s navy to search for missing 20th century explorer
February 23, 2009- How long would you wait until looking for a lost explorer? Norway announced today that they will help search for Roald Amundsen, a pilot who went missing over 80 years ago. They agreed to focus their search on a 40 square mile area in of the Atlantic Ocean.This American hero was accredited as being the first person to reach both the North and South Pole. (Question Lede)
Nearly intact mammoth skeleton a rare find in L.A.
February 23, 2009- How long should it take to find a mamoth? Zed, a mammoth found in LA, lived approximately between 10,000-45,000. This is one of the first intact specimens of this species that paleontologists have found. This one was marked up a little by a scraper but it is intact enough. (Question Lede)
Three quit in wake of helicopter prison break
February 23, 2009- How safe are high security prisons? In Athens, Greece two prisoners escaped by helicopter. Because of this two of the guards and the director quit. The pilot was later found north of Athens gagged. This is the second time in three years that this has happened in this prison by the same man. (Question Lede)
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Troy DVD Review
Cole Jolovich
February 14, 2009
English 2
Troy Review
What is it about a hero that makes people want to remember them? Is it the way they fight or how genius they are, whether in battle or in a lab or academy introducing the new ideas? All of these things make a person well remembered, but what people don’t realize is all the actions people make that are out of kindness or respect even in the face of their enemies. Also a hero should know what it is that they are fighting for. I think that Achilles, in the movie Troy, portrays the makings of a true legendary hero.
In Troy the main scharacter, Achilles, played by Brad Pitt, demonstrates these traits and more. He finds himself stuck in the middle of the legendary Trojan War, though he starts out a couple of months before in a battle for control of another Greek city–states army. Achilles is sent for to fight the best fighter of the other combatants. After his apparent victory, he returns to his home on Ithaca where he later finds that he is once again called upon to go and fight for King Agamemnon. According to the plot the whole war was fought for Helen of Troy, previously Helen of Sparta. Helen was the wife of Agamemnon’s brother and was convinced to try and take Troy. Agamemnon summons his army of 50, 000 to 70,000 Greeks to set sail of the Aegean Sea.
Once there Achilles and the Myrmidons led the attack at the beachfront and through their effort, the beach was won quickly. He and his men also took over the Temple of Apollo where he later met the all-important Prince Hector. Through his kindness, after all of Hectors men were killed Achilles allowed him to go. Nothing really happens for a while after this until when Achilles decides that he and the Myrmidons were going to set sail for Greece once more. The night before they were to depart the Trojans attacked them on the shore. Patroclus, Achilles cousin played by Garrett Hedlund, decides to put on Achilles armor and leads the Myrmidons to protect the ships though in this battle Hector slays him. This ends their battle and stokes the anger within Achilles to make him decide to stay and fight.
The next day he suits up in his armor and goes up to the impenetrable walls of Troy and calls out Hector to fight. In what must have been the most amazing fight ever fought between the two greatest combatants in the world. However, of course in the end Achilles wins and takes Hectors body. Later that night the king sneaks down to Achilles tent and debates with him for the body back, which he agrees to. The king is then allowed to bury him properly. Eventually the Trojan Horse is made and they attack Troy which becomes the end for Achilles.
Most of the scenes were excellent. They definitely portrayed what might have occurred. The only scene that I did not like was the scene of Sparta since they showed it having a port when its and inland city. Overall, the cast and crew did a phenomenal job with this movie and I think that Achilles is a true hero for respecting courage and fighting for the right reasons.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Lede week 5
Obama approves Afghanistan troop increase
February 17, 2009- Obama wanted us to pull our troops out of Iraq, but he is now sending all of them and 12,000 more troops over to Afghanistan. Currently we have about 38,000 troops over there now searching for Bin-Laden and fighting the al Qaeda and that will increase to over 50,000 soon. Since he believes that Afghanistan is a more important area to investigate that is where he has decided the troops will go. (Impact Lede)
Beheaded woman's sister: I might have heard deadly confrontation
February 17, 2009- Is being incapacitated the best way to die? Well Muzzammil Hassan has been charged with second-degree murder for beheading his wife. His sister-in-law believes that she heard her sister struggling to breathe while talking to her on the phone. From this information, and the fact that they argued constantly and were getting divorced, they believe that Muzzammil Hassan beheaded his wife.
(Question Lede)
Drunk man run over by train awarded $2.3 million
February 18, 2009- How much would you want to be run over by a train? Dustin Dibble got drunk on April 23, 2006, in a bar with friends watching a hockey game, and the court finally came upon an agreement of $3.6 million for the accident. Even though he was drunk that only makes about 35% his fault so he got deducted down to $2.3 million. His lawyer found that the drivers are trained to be looking for people on the tracks and especially for people who may be intoxicated. (Quote Lede)
Will Obama convince allies to help out in Afghanistan?
February 18, 2009- Are we going to join the rest of the world and evacuate from Afghanistan or will President Obama convince someone to help us out? So far Obama has tried to convince Canada to help us out in Afghanistan with the Taliban. Although he hasn't gotten anyone to help us yet he is looking hopeful as to acquire some assistance from someone. (Quote Lede)
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Lede week 4
February 10, 2009- Have you started to think about your future when the economy started to go to crap? The military has not been as affected by the economy drop as much as any other job. Most people have noticed this and are joining them now, but the true question is will you? (Question Lede)
February 10, 2009- Do you remember 9-11 when we lost so many lives? Well China had a similar event occur yesterday when the Mandarin Oriental burst into flame. Only in this case only one life was lost, a firefighter, and several were injured in this supposed accidental fire by fireworks, but thankfully it was completely empty. (Question Lede)
18-foot python attacks tot; parents charged
18-foot python attacks tot; parents charged
February 11, 2009- Police are suspecting the parents of a three-year-old to have abused him before the python attacked him. Everyone the police talked to who know the parents knew this wasn't the case but all the harm came from the python itself. A recent theory is that the python, which wasn't theirs but a friends they were watching for a while, was not secured away from people as it should have been especially since there was a three year old in the house. (Impact Lede)
Pet Owner: Neighbor Sold Dogs On Craigslist
February 11, 2009- Do you know if your neighbor is selling your stuff online behind your back? In Columbia, Pennsylvania a woman's three dogs ran out her back gate but only one returned. To her surprise she found them for sale online, for sale by whom she found out later was her next door neighbor Brandi Anderson. Anderson claimed she was selling them to a better home than they were in. (Question Lede)
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Lede week 3
Shouldn’t it be called Google Mars? February 2, 2009- Google just couldn't keep the online map on just Earth. They are now working on mapping Mars and having it as a link from Google Earth. They will attempt to make it as life like as they did on Google Earth.
Plotting the long road to one million electric cars February 2, 2009- Following President Barack Obama's administration Chevy and General Motors are working hard at putting one million electric powered cars on the road by 2015. To support this Chevrolet made the Chevy Volt as a hopeful big seller in the public. General Motor has begun producing their own batteries instead of having to get it from a different supplier.
Prehistoric 'monster snake' remains discovered
February 5, 2009- Scientists have recently discovered what is considered the largest snake on Earth. They called it Titanoboa cerrejonensis and they believe that it weighed 2,500 pounds and was 13 meters in length. Scientists believe that it was creeping around the Earth any where from 58-60 million years ago.
Army official: Suicides in January 'terrifying'
February 5, 2009- Recent Army polls have shown that their suicide rates have been increasing alarmingly. In January they estimate that there were 24 soldier suicides, approximately four times as many as January of last year. They claim that they aren't looking forward to what February may bring them.
Plotting the long road to one million electric cars February 2, 2009- Following President Barack Obama's administration Chevy and General Motors are working hard at putting one million electric powered cars on the road by 2015. To support this Chevrolet made the Chevy Volt as a hopeful big seller in the public. General Motor has begun producing their own batteries instead of having to get it from a different supplier.
Prehistoric 'monster snake' remains discovered
February 5, 2009- Scientists have recently discovered what is considered the largest snake on Earth. They called it Titanoboa cerrejonensis and they believe that it weighed 2,500 pounds and was 13 meters in length. Scientists believe that it was creeping around the Earth any where from 58-60 million years ago.
Army official: Suicides in January 'terrifying'
February 5, 2009- Recent Army polls have shown that their suicide rates have been increasing alarmingly. In January they estimate that there were 24 soldier suicides, approximately four times as many as January of last year. They claim that they aren't looking forward to what February may bring them.
Radio Shack Review
Cole Jolovich
February 4, 2009
English 2
Radio Shack Review
A store, by my beliefs, should have exactly what they are advertising. Radio Shack is definitely one of these stores. They carry all sorts of electronics from a necessary wire for your car stereo to the stereo itself and back to IPods and Laptops. This amazing store has everything you may need for your electronics. They carry many accessories, charges, and even the item itself. Along with their many great products they atmosphere of the store is definitely the best. They compare to the ambiance of and antique shop, full of recently brought in antiques. In addition, their employees are at the ready to help you with your every need within the power they have. They also know occurrences in the technological world, what certain products do, what some options of purchases are, and what products would best suit your lifestyle. If your are buying an IPod docking station then they show your were they are, what each one is capable of doing, how each brand differs, and how popular each brand is. With this information, they can help you to make the best choice purchase for a decent price. I went looking for an alarm clock that would dock my IPod and had already looked at Wal-Mart, whom had a good selection but not what I was looking for, but decided that Radio Shack would have more of what I wanted. They had exactly what I wanted and even more. The employee that helped me showed me where most of them were and let me look for a couple of minutes and answered my questions. I ended up buying and RCA brand clock with an IPod docking station and also several different pieces that would help hold it in place. Apparently, they had exactly what I needed. Their prices didn't differ much from Wal-Mart, just a couple of dollars, and they had more of a variety.
February 4, 2009
English 2
Radio Shack Review
A store, by my beliefs, should have exactly what they are advertising. Radio Shack is definitely one of these stores. They carry all sorts of electronics from a necessary wire for your car stereo to the stereo itself and back to IPods and Laptops. This amazing store has everything you may need for your electronics. They carry many accessories, charges, and even the item itself. Along with their many great products they atmosphere of the store is definitely the best. They compare to the ambiance of and antique shop, full of recently brought in antiques. In addition, their employees are at the ready to help you with your every need within the power they have. They also know occurrences in the technological world, what certain products do, what some options of purchases are, and what products would best suit your lifestyle. If your are buying an IPod docking station then they show your were they are, what each one is capable of doing, how each brand differs, and how popular each brand is. With this information, they can help you to make the best choice purchase for a decent price. I went looking for an alarm clock that would dock my IPod and had already looked at Wal-Mart, whom had a good selection but not what I was looking for, but decided that Radio Shack would have more of what I wanted. They had exactly what I wanted and even more. The employee that helped me showed me where most of them were and let me look for a couple of minutes and answered my questions. I ended up buying and RCA brand clock with an IPod docking station and also several different pieces that would help hold it in place. Apparently, they had exactly what I needed. Their prices didn't differ much from Wal-Mart, just a couple of dollars, and they had more of a variety.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Lede week 2
January 27, 2009- Recent brain studies show that people that have lower stress levels have a lower chance of dementia. If you remain in a semi-stable mood and try and handle stressful situations better then there is a lowered chance of Dementia, the loss of memory and other functions in the brain that lead to Alzheimer's. So if you don't want to lose your mind then try and keep stress levels low in your life.
Man kills wife, five kids, himself after being fired
January 27, 2009- In the Los Angeles neighborhood of Wilmington a man was found dead with his wife and five kids. The man had been recently fired and officials believe that he took out his anger on his family and eventually himself.Ervin Lupoe called 911 and sent a fax to a local television station, about his suicide threat.
Apocalypse in 2012? Date spawns theories, film
January 27, 2009- 2012, is it the end of the world as we know it. Were the Maya's right about the end of Earth being on December 21, 2012. Current scholars believe that this is just a hoax that the movie's and book's are just promoting it and scaring people. They believe that the Maya's have predicted maybe just a harsh time in history instead of the end of it.
Octuplets doing 'very well' one day after birth
January 27, 2009- A second set of octuplets in the US was born yesterday, January 26, 2009, in California. Today they are no longer on oxygen and can breathe on their own. There are six boys and two girls that weigh anywhere from one pound eight ounces to three pounds four ounces. Although with their small size doctors say, " Their vitals remain stable. They were sleeping comfortably.
Man kills wife, five kids, himself after being fired
January 27, 2009- In the Los Angeles neighborhood of Wilmington a man was found dead with his wife and five kids. The man had been recently fired and officials believe that he took out his anger on his family and eventually himself.Ervin Lupoe called 911 and sent a fax to a local television station, about his suicide threat.
Apocalypse in 2012? Date spawns theories, film
January 27, 2009- 2012, is it the end of the world as we know it. Were the Maya's right about the end of Earth being on December 21, 2012. Current scholars believe that this is just a hoax that the movie's and book's are just promoting it and scaring people. They believe that the Maya's have predicted maybe just a harsh time in history instead of the end of it.
Octuplets doing 'very well' one day after birth
January 27, 2009- A second set of octuplets in the US was born yesterday, January 26, 2009, in California. Today they are no longer on oxygen and can breathe on their own. There are six boys and two girls that weigh anywhere from one pound eight ounces to three pounds four ounces. Although with their small size doctors say, " Their vitals remain stable. They were sleeping comfortably.
Newspaper Review
- This newspaper is from Riverton, Wyoming and hasn't updated for a couple of months. Also they don't have much news, or much of anything really. From what I could find there were only four articles.
- This newspaper is from Cody, Wyoming. They have kept it well updated and easy to navigate through recent and past pages. Their paper seems like a good idea for an online paper. Also they seem to have ethos since they are the 4-A All-State award winners.
- This is Gillette, Wyoming's newspaper. They haven't updated their paper in a little less than two years. The paper isn't very organized and doesn't have much on it.
Whitefish High School Bulldog Breeze
- This newspaper is from Whitefish, Montana. They seemed to know what they are doing but I can't access the articles that they published on their site. Also they have good links to other parts of their page.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Lede week 1
Secret Service countersnipers hunt for real snipers
January 19, 2009- The Secret Service is preparing counter snipers for possible sniper attacks on Barack Obama at his Presidential Inauguration. The counter snipers will be arranged in teams of two and will become familiar with every building and possible threat in the area of the inauguration by Tuesday. Even though this isn't the only inauguration that they have been placed it is one of the most significant.
Millions gather to help Obama make history
January 20, 2009- Today is a historical day in the history of the United States that shall be remembered for as long as we are a country. President Barack Obama has finally been inaugurated as the first African American President and millions of Americans and millions of non-Americans came to this historical event. Anyone from a couple blocks from the White house and Washington Monument to the far reaches for Ethiopia and the Ivory Coast and straight across the oceans in Paris, France and Polynesia.
Sen. Ted Kennedy collapses at inaugural lunch
January 20, 2009- In the historical festivities today Senator Ted Kennedy had a supposed seizure during the inaugural lunch. Paramedics were called to the Capitol Building at 2:35 pm Eastern time to take Senator Kennedy in for emergency help. Although he did have a seizure there are no known causes for it and there is no report of how he is doing.
Obama promises bold action on economy
January 20, 2009- At approximately 11:30 am EST Barack Obama made his inauguration speech allotting changes and ideas of his. He talked about moving the troops in Iraq to Afghanistan, because we decided that was the better place for our troops to be. Also he commented on us, as US citizens, work hard like our forefathers to gain a better living and that he would be the one to help us get out of these hard times like former President Franklin Roosevelt got us out of the Great Depression.
Product Review
Cole Jolovich
January 20, 2009
Product Review
English 2
IPod Classic Review
For Christmas in 2008 I received an IPod Classic. I was over filled with joy, as most people are when they receive their first IPod. It worked exactly the way I expected it to and more. Also it had everything that it is supposed to when it comes from the factory. Though seeing friends use their IPod Touches I was thinking it would work just as fast, but later realized that more work and technology have been added to the Touches than the Classics. Even though it isn’t as nice as a Touch it is cheaper, has more memory, and satisfies me as the consumer.
The IPod Classic itself is easy to use since it works the same as most of the other IPod brands. Once you get to adding things through ITunes then it can get confusing if it is the first time you have ever had to add something to it or if you haven’t seen a friend or family member do it. As soon as you figure this out then getting things onto it and seeing them on it are as easy as 1, 2, 3… If you can’t figure out how to do this or update either your library or IPod software then there isn’t any hope, since there are buttons that pop up when you plug in your IPod or open your library. Also purchasing programs and songs for it is a cinch. All that needs to be done is that you need to register your IPod with some source to purchase things over the computer, then your need to click on the thing you want to buy then click buy, what ever your buy, and finally it will download until it is in your ITunes library. Then you can click on your IPod to sync it to what’s on the computer.
Similar products are the Zune products. They are very similar but the Zune’s usually cost a lot less than an IPod product. The reason is mainly because of whom the producer is and the company who makes them. Since the IPod is produced by Apple they have the bigger name than the Zune Company. Apple has been around longer and more people know about them so they automatically think that it’s so much better.
All in all, the IPod Classic is a great present that I will cherish for a long time as do most people when they receive their IPods. They are great gifts that many kids in America enjoy. They are easy to use until new users get to ITunes. Otherwise I would suggest this product to any music lover.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Website Review
Website Review
How many of you are extracurricular activity fanatics that participate in Wyoming? Well however many of you are the Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) home page is the place for you. These activities include: marching band, speech, drama, debate, student council, track and field, football, wrestling, soccer, basketball and many more sports and activities. It is a comparable site to Wyopreps and the Wyoming High School version of ESPN with all activities available to us. This site is great if you want to look up track times, or distances, and see how you did at a certain WHSSA sponsored event. This site is very easy to find your way around if you have been on it before. Otherwise it can be extremely difficult to find the thing you're looking for. Although once you have used the site a couple of times navigation is simple. Also along with the navigation capability this site stays up to date very well compared to other similar sites. They update new data as quick as possible, allowing people, like me, who want to know other people’s times and progress faster so that it is possible to know how much improvement that’s needed for weeks to come. The WHSAA home page also helps people know how their school, or group, did at a competition. The WHSAA obtains more sports updates than other competitions but they still do get them on the site, it just takes a little bit longer than the sporting events. Obviously, the WHSAA’s homepage is a good place for Wyoming kids who want to know how they, and others, did at competitions.
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