Fox 9 News reported that nine teenagers from Massachusetts have been charged with the bullying of a suicide victim. Phoebe Prince committed suicide on Jan. 14 after months of bullying, raped, and stalked. The abuse that Prince endured was "intolerable", Elizabeth Scheibel said, the Northwestern District Attorney
The charges the six teens will face include statutory rape, assault, violation of civil rights resulting in injury, criminal harassment, disturbance of school assembly, and stalking. Three of the teens also face delinquency charges.
The school supposedly knew about the bullying but did not do anything to stop it.
Prince moved to Massachusetts from Ireland recently.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Woman murdered in Mankato
According to Kare 11 News, a woman was shot to death on Sunday March 28 in a park in Mankato, Minn. The woman was identified on Monday March 29 as Svetlana Vladimirovna Munt from Mankato.
The suspect, of Burnsville, Minn., is the victims ex-husband and is currently "being held on suspicion of second-degree murder".
Authorities believe that the suspect crashed his car into the victim's car, shot the woman, then carjacked another car to flee the area. The victim's car had three children in it, which were kidnapped by the suspect when he fled the scene in the carjacked car.
The case has been given to Blue Earth County's attorney's office for pending charges.
The suspect, of Burnsville, Minn., is the victims ex-husband and is currently "being held on suspicion of second-degree murder".
Authorities believe that the suspect crashed his car into the victim's car, shot the woman, then carjacked another car to flee the area. The victim's car had three children in it, which were kidnapped by the suspect when he fled the scene in the carjacked car.
The case has been given to Blue Earth County's attorney's office for pending charges.
Moscow the latest target in terrorist attacks
On Monday March 29, a Moscow subway was attacked by two suicide bombers killing 38 people and wounding at least 60 more according to the Star Tribune. These are the first subway bombing in Russia since 2004.
In the past week Russian police have executed many Islamic militant leaders in the North Caucaus in the Kabardino-Balkariya region. According to the Russian president "the remains of the two suicide bombers pointed to a connection with the Caucaus".
The first explosion happened at 8 a.m. and then the second bombing took place about 45 minutes later. Both times the bombs were detonated as trains were pulling into the stations and the doors were open.
Multiple train stations in the United States increased their security after the Moscow bombings including Washington D.C. and New York.
In the past week Russian police have executed many Islamic militant leaders in the North Caucaus in the Kabardino-Balkariya region. According to the Russian president "the remains of the two suicide bombers pointed to a connection with the Caucaus".
The first explosion happened at 8 a.m. and then the second bombing took place about 45 minutes later. Both times the bombs were detonated as trains were pulling into the stations and the doors were open.
Multiple train stations in the United States increased their security after the Moscow bombings including Washington D.C. and New York.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Analysis on Obits
The obituary that I chose for my analysis this week is on Jim Marshall from the New York Times. Jim Marshall was a Rock 'n' Roll photographer from many notable acts such as Jimi Hendrix, Rolling Stones, and Johnny Cash.
The sources that were used included previous interviews with Marshall and people that he had worked with during his career such as Annie Leibovitz. The person they used to confirm Marshall's death was a representative of him while Marshall was staying in New York. Another source that the New York Times used was a curator who had worked a gallery featuring Marshall's photography in the past. There is also a quote used from a book that Marshall wrote explaining himself as a photographer.
The lead of this obituary is very standard. It starts with the persons name and then immediately goes into what Marshall's occupation was. Then it explains why he is a public figure and what he is most known for, which was being a photographer of famous musical acts. It then gives the date and location in which Marshall died and finally says his age. The lead works well in the instance because I personally did not know who Jim Marshall was so it was nice having a simple explanation of his life, who is was, and why he is regarded as being important.
The obituary is different than a resume because it does have every detail of Marshall's life. It gives details that are important to his legacy without being repetitive. The article is also not in chronological order. The beginnings of Marshall's career are more towards the middle of the article rather than right after the lead. The end of the article, also, is a quote and carries more information about the latter part of his career in the '80's. In the third to last paragraph is the information about survivors, or in this case the fact that Marshall did not have immediate family survivors. This is information usually found closer to the end of an obituary.
The sources that were used included previous interviews with Marshall and people that he had worked with during his career such as Annie Leibovitz. The person they used to confirm Marshall's death was a representative of him while Marshall was staying in New York. Another source that the New York Times used was a curator who had worked a gallery featuring Marshall's photography in the past. There is also a quote used from a book that Marshall wrote explaining himself as a photographer.
The lead of this obituary is very standard. It starts with the persons name and then immediately goes into what Marshall's occupation was. Then it explains why he is a public figure and what he is most known for, which was being a photographer of famous musical acts. It then gives the date and location in which Marshall died and finally says his age. The lead works well in the instance because I personally did not know who Jim Marshall was so it was nice having a simple explanation of his life, who is was, and why he is regarded as being important.
The obituary is different than a resume because it does have every detail of Marshall's life. It gives details that are important to his legacy without being repetitive. The article is also not in chronological order. The beginnings of Marshall's career are more towards the middle of the article rather than right after the lead. The end of the article, also, is a quote and carries more information about the latter part of his career in the '80's. In the third to last paragraph is the information about survivors, or in this case the fact that Marshall did not have immediate family survivors. This is information usually found closer to the end of an obituary.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Wedding guest shoots self in Russia
A wedding guest shot himself in the heading during a game of Russian Roulette, according to Fox 9 News which was reported Monday March 22. The man is currently in poor health with brain damage and paralysis. The incident began as a prank when the groom originally put the gun to his head, pulled the trigger, and nothing happened. The guest then grabbed the gun, pulled the trigger, and was shot in the head in front of the guests.
The man who brought the handgun to the wedding was later arrested. The man arrested said that he brought the gun to perform a trick, not expecting anyone else to try. He also told police that he had taken all the bullets out before performing the trick.
The man who brought the handgun to the wedding was later arrested. The man arrested said that he brought the gun to perform a trick, not expecting anyone else to try. He also told police that he had taken all the bullets out before performing the trick.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Stillwater bridge to close due to river rising
On Tuesday March 23, the Stillwater Lift Bridge will close at 10 a.m. because of flooding on the St. Croix river, according to the Star Tribune. It is unclear how long the bridge will stay closed for.
The bridge is one of the main connectors between Wisconsin and Minnesota especially many commuters traveling to the Twin Cities. While the bridge is close commuters will have to travel further south to Interstate 94 or north to Highway 243 to cross the river.
The river is expected to crest by Friday this week at a level of 87 feet. The bridge may become inoperative after 88 feet. There has been a temporary levee built in Stillwater to protect its downtown.
The bridge is one of the main connectors between Wisconsin and Minnesota especially many commuters traveling to the Twin Cities. While the bridge is close commuters will have to travel further south to Interstate 94 or north to Highway 243 to cross the river.
The river is expected to crest by Friday this week at a level of 87 feet. The bridge may become inoperative after 88 feet. There has been a temporary levee built in Stillwater to protect its downtown.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Textbooks to be geered towards Texas
Yahoo News reported Monday March 15 that new United States history textbooks will be changed because of the influence of Texas. The Texas State Board of Education voted Friday 10-to-5 on changing some of the information in history, economic, and social studies books to a more conservative manner. The reason for the change in the information within the books is a more fair and to bring America back to balance with its "left" views.
The reason that the books will satisfy the citizens of Texas is because Texas is among the leading of the states who buy textbooks. This will effect other states and school districts in the country because not all of the schools share the same views as Texas.
A final vote is still set to take place this week on the finalized draft.
The reason that the books will satisfy the citizens of Texas is because Texas is among the leading of the states who buy textbooks. This will effect other states and school districts in the country because not all of the schools share the same views as Texas.
A final vote is still set to take place this week on the finalized draft.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Slide show analysis
The slide show I analyzed tells the story of how the fashion in movies has influence the popular media over the years. The slide show contains 12 pictures and titles with different popular film stills and how they have influenced the fashion of reality.
The first five slides are the most related to the title of the slide show which is "Film's Influence on Fashion, Then and Now". The slides show pictures of the films like "Saturday Night Fever" and "Out of Africa" and how the fashion of Meryl Streep and John Travolta started a frenzy among the population. This is greatly seen when you look back on fashions history and even some of the collections of fashion designers. The captions of the others are obvious and not giving much detail that we cannot see for ourselves. There were captions explaining that women enjoyed "slinky midi-skirts, twin sets, and jaunty berets..." which the readers can see for themselves from the picture. As the pictures go on in the shows the details in the descriptions become less, not improving on the beginning descriptions which I do not really enjoy.
As for telling a story, the captions are used well buy giving the title of the film still that is on the page. Some of the captions also explain if the film is nominated for an Oscar which were held on March 8. The eighth picture of the slide show, for example, is a still from the film "Bright Star" which was nominated for Best Costume Design at the this years Academy Awards. I believe this is also a good use of space because people want to know what films are nominated for which categories.
I believe the space that the author had to use, being limited, was used well. Some of the captions at the end of the slide show could have used a bit more detail rather than simply stating the title of the movie. The author could have said which fashion era the movie had an influence on. I was partially confused, however, when I saw that films such as "Bright Star" and "Nine" were used in the slide show because both of those movies take place in the past and are less likely to have an influence on our fashion now. I believe with the title of the slide show that the films used should have referred to the fashion era when the film was released.
The first five slides are the most related to the title of the slide show which is "Film's Influence on Fashion, Then and Now". The slides show pictures of the films like "Saturday Night Fever" and "Out of Africa" and how the fashion of Meryl Streep and John Travolta started a frenzy among the population. This is greatly seen when you look back on fashions history and even some of the collections of fashion designers. The captions of the others are obvious and not giving much detail that we cannot see for ourselves. There were captions explaining that women enjoyed "slinky midi-skirts, twin sets, and jaunty berets..." which the readers can see for themselves from the picture. As the pictures go on in the shows the details in the descriptions become less, not improving on the beginning descriptions which I do not really enjoy.
As for telling a story, the captions are used well buy giving the title of the film still that is on the page. Some of the captions also explain if the film is nominated for an Oscar which were held on March 8. The eighth picture of the slide show, for example, is a still from the film "Bright Star" which was nominated for Best Costume Design at the this years Academy Awards. I believe this is also a good use of space because people want to know what films are nominated for which categories.
I believe the space that the author had to use, being limited, was used well. Some of the captions at the end of the slide show could have used a bit more detail rather than simply stating the title of the movie. The author could have said which fashion era the movie had an influence on. I was partially confused, however, when I saw that films such as "Bright Star" and "Nine" were used in the slide show because both of those movies take place in the past and are less likely to have an influence on our fashion now. I believe with the title of the slide show that the films used should have referred to the fashion era when the film was released.
Spirits auctioned in New Zealand
Two vials containing ghosts of the deceased were auctioned $1,983 U.S. Monday night in New Zealand reported the Star Tribune. The ghosts were put up for auction by a woman who caught them in her home and says they were blessed in holy water to calm the spirits.
The two spirits are those of a man who lived in the woman's home in the 1920's and a girl who's spirit arrived in the home after the use of a Ouija board. Many people attended the auction at Trademe because of their curiosity of the validity of the spirits in the vials. The name of the winning bidder was not released.
After the costs of the exorcism done to catch the ghosts is paid the remainder of the money the woman earned will go to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
The two spirits are those of a man who lived in the woman's home in the 1920's and a girl who's spirit arrived in the home after the use of a Ouija board. Many people attended the auction at Trademe because of their curiosity of the validity of the spirits in the vials. The name of the winning bidder was not released.
After the costs of the exorcism done to catch the ghosts is paid the remainder of the money the woman earned will go to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Schweigert hot dogs to be served at Target Field
The infamous Hormel Dome Dog will not be following the Minnesota Twins to their new home at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn., which has caused some curiousity as to what brand of hot dogs will be sold at the new stadium. The Star Tribune reported on Monday March 8 that local Schweigert hot dogs will provide four different kinds of hot dogs in the new field in April.
Schweigert used to only provide hot dogs on Wednesday nights during Dollar-A-Dog days, which will now be moved to Monday nights (excluding Opening Day). The Twins Big Dog will officially replace the Hormel Dome Dog coming in at a quarter-pound all-beef hot dog.
Schweigert also provided hots dogs for the Minnesota Wild games at Xcel Energy Center. The company has been around since 1937.
Schweigert used to only provide hot dogs on Wednesday nights during Dollar-A-Dog days, which will now be moved to Monday nights (excluding Opening Day). The Twins Big Dog will officially replace the Hormel Dome Dog coming in at a quarter-pound all-beef hot dog.
Schweigert also provided hots dogs for the Minnesota Wild games at Xcel Energy Center. The company has been around since 1937.
Preschooler expelled from Catholic school because of gay parents
According to Fox 9 News, a preschooler was expelled from next school year because his parents are lesbians in Boulder, Colo. After investigation of the expulsion, it was concluded that the expulsion was legal. Students as well as parents are expected to follow policies in the private institution within the beliefs of the Catholic Church.
According to other statements, the child will not be allowed to attend the school because the child's parents could confuse other students in the school. The decision was thought out before coming to a conclusion.
This is not the first time that a parents beliefs have been overruled because the private school is not a business and therefore not have to follow the state law of discriminating. Last year, two girls were expelled from their Lutheran school because of their "bond of intimacy" which was concluded to be "a lesbian relationship".
According to other statements, the child will not be allowed to attend the school because the child's parents could confuse other students in the school. The decision was thought out before coming to a conclusion.
This is not the first time that a parents beliefs have been overruled because the private school is not a business and therefore not have to follow the state law of discriminating. Last year, two girls were expelled from their Lutheran school because of their "bond of intimacy" which was concluded to be "a lesbian relationship".
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Event Advance
The article I chose to analyze for this week is about the music duo Simon and Garfunkel. The article was published by the Star Tribune on March 4 and talks about how the music duo who has broken up many times is reuniting for a tour and will be stopping in Minnesota at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul for a show. The article also gives information on when ticket sales will begin.
The article does not appear to have any sources within it, but possible sources could have been the groups Web site or a gossip site that focuses on celebrities.
The article's angle in the beginning, seems to focus upon the fact that the duo has broken up many times and are once again reuniting. This gives the impression that either this tour is no surprise or that they will not have the ability to perform well during this tour because of their lack of connection anymore. The article then goes into the background of how the two, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, came to be friends in high school and began performing together. It also gives individual information, for example, that Simon has a solo career which is striving.
Overall the article does not seem to be very exciting or catch my interest. It could have been written better, perhaps giving some details of what the duo is planning to do before or after the tour. If the duo is planning on recording once again would have been insightful, because the article does point out that the group has not recorded an album together since the 1970's besides live recordings. This would have intrigued fans and get them more excited for the group and the upcoming tour. Because of this, I believe the article is more of a listing than an article.
The article does not appear to have any sources within it, but possible sources could have been the groups Web site or a gossip site that focuses on celebrities.
The article's angle in the beginning, seems to focus upon the fact that the duo has broken up many times and are once again reuniting. This gives the impression that either this tour is no surprise or that they will not have the ability to perform well during this tour because of their lack of connection anymore. The article then goes into the background of how the two, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, came to be friends in high school and began performing together. It also gives individual information, for example, that Simon has a solo career which is striving.
Overall the article does not seem to be very exciting or catch my interest. It could have been written better, perhaps giving some details of what the duo is planning to do before or after the tour. If the duo is planning on recording once again would have been insightful, because the article does point out that the group has not recorded an album together since the 1970's besides live recordings. This would have intrigued fans and get them more excited for the group and the upcoming tour. Because of this, I believe the article is more of a listing than an article.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Chile earthquake may have changed earth's day
The earthquake that hit Chile on Saturday Feb. 27 may have shortened earth's day by 1.26 miliseconds, reports the Star Tribune. A normal day on earth is just more than 24 hours, which many people know. The reason for the change is because an earthquake can have an effect on the earth's axis in which it sits. Depending on how earth sits on its axis, it can increase or decrease how quickly earth spins each day. According to Yahoo News, earth's axis changed about a total of 3 inches
The changes that happen during earthquakes to earth's axis are permanent, but are very marginal. This is, however, not the first time that the earth's axis has changed due to an earthquake. In 2004, during a 9.1 earthquake it shortened earth's days by about 6.8 microseconds.
The earthquake in Chile has killed over 700 people while the search continues.
The changes that happen during earthquakes to earth's axis are permanent, but are very marginal. This is, however, not the first time that the earth's axis has changed due to an earthquake. In 2004, during a 9.1 earthquake it shortened earth's days by about 6.8 microseconds.
The earthquake in Chile has killed over 700 people while the search continues.
Minnesota appliance rebate money is gone
On Monday March 1, Minnesota began a cash-for-appliance program and was over Tuesday March 2, reports the Star Tribune. The Department of Commerce handed out $5 million in rebates to those who traded in their old appliances for energy-efficient appliances including dish washers, refrigerators and laundry appliances. The rebate offer has also caused a 10,000 person waiting list to be generated because of the high demand.
On Monday morning when the program opened, the phone system and Web site crashed causing many Minnesotans to become frustrated and lose their spots in line for rebates. By Monday after the site was up and working again, but was slow moving. This led to much confusion and some people are not yet sure if they will receive the rebate they applied for.
Those who did receive the rebate will have through March to buy new appliances.
On Monday morning when the program opened, the phone system and Web site crashed causing many Minnesotans to become frustrated and lose their spots in line for rebates. By Monday after the site was up and working again, but was slow moving. This led to much confusion and some people are not yet sure if they will receive the rebate they applied for.
Those who did receive the rebate will have through March to buy new appliances.
California proposes swearing ban
On Feb. 25 The California Assembly established that during the first week of March would the first "Cuss Free Week" in Calif. according to the PJ Star. The proposal next would go to the Senate and pending approval from them. This went into effect this week on Monday March 1. According San Diego 10 News, if the proposal is made a law there would be no enforcements or consequences of swearing in Calif. The law would simply be to create more harmony among people.
The new rule was proposed by a teenager who created a No Cussing Club at his high school in South Pasadena in 2007. The teenager traveled to Sacramento to support the proposal and is hopeful on its passing through the Senate.
California is the first state to propose a no swearing law in the United States.
The new rule was proposed by a teenager who created a No Cussing Club at his high school in South Pasadena in 2007. The teenager traveled to Sacramento to support the proposal and is hopeful on its passing through the Senate.
California is the first state to propose a no swearing law in the United States.
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