This is for a class assignment!!!!

Washingtonians Fear Job Loss

Short: Job Security a Concern in Washington

Long: Nearly One-Third of Washington Residents Express Concern in Survey.

According to information released today in the 2nd Annual Washington State Workplace Confidence Survey, 29 percent of Washington workers fear that their jobs are at stake.

The survey, which was conducted by Harris/Decima on behalf of Everest College, showed that an increased percentage of workers expressed an interest in changing their careers, up to 26 percent from 19 percent in 2009.

The majority of those who participated said they would not change their careers (57%), and 36 percent said they are considering a return to school.

Wendy Cullen, vice president of employer development for Everest College, said "Washingtonians are probably a lot keener when it comes to taking the necessary steps to ensure job security such as seeking skills training and other educational programs to improve their prospects."

FDA Warns of Equipment

Short: FDA Warns of Malfunctioning Medical Equipment

Long: Faulty Components in Defibrillator Models May Not Properly Deliver Shock

The FDA today warned that faulty components may be found in defibrillators that were manufactured by the Cardiac Science Corp. out of Bothell, Wash.

Approximately 280,000 external defibrillators, used worldwide, may malfunction while attempting to save someone from cardiac arrest.

External defibrillators send an electric shock to the heart in an attempt to control normal heart rhythms when cardiac arrest occurs.

The defibrillators manufactured by the Cardiac Science Corp. may contain faulty components that cause the equipment to fail in properly delivering a shock.

Other problems with the equipment include a failure to recognize electrode pads, and an interference in background noise that disables the device from accurately reading heart rhythms.

Profile Critique

Profile Article: http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2009/jan/16/steve-jobs-illness/print

Profile Subject: Steve Jobs

1. There are no direct quotes from Jobs. It's hard to read a profile about someone when we don't have any quotes from the profile subject.

2. Some information in the article should be expanded upon. For example: Arthur mentions that Jobs was thrown out of Apple in a boardroom coup in 1985, but he doesn't explain why, or what events took place leading up to his exit from the company.

3. Arthur mentions that Steve has kids, but does not include basic information about them, including their names. Steve's wife is not mentioned at all in the story.

4. The story flow and structure could use some editing. It jumps from work issues to family and personal issues without much transitional help in between.

5. One pro about this article is the fair and objective reporting. Arthur points out that Jobs did not invent or design the iPod or the iMac. He helped build and market these creations under the Apple banner, but he did not create them. We are often led to believe he did.

6. The majority of people Artuhur interviewed for this story don't appear to be close to Steve Jobs. No family members, and few co-workers.

This information was obtained from a fake news conference!!!!

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OSU Student Nominated for Award

Sports Editor at the Lantern One of Five Finalists, Plans to Give Prize Money to Charity

A Lantern Sports Editor has been chosen by the Student Newspaper Association of America to be a finalist for the student sports editor of the year award.

Zack Meisel, 20, who has been editing for the Lantern since September 2009, discussed how he felt about being nominated at a news conference earlier today.

“It’s truly an honor, it was nothing I could have ever expected,” said Meisel.

Profile Story Outline

James Oldham

Dan Caterinicchia

Profile Story Outline

My Profile Story Subject: Dr. Jeff Culbertson

• Dr. Culbertson is a professor at Ohio State, and the coordinating advisor for the food science program.
• He received a B.S. and a M.S. in Food Science and Technology from Oregon State University. He then went on to Washington State University, where he earned his Ph.D. in food science.
• Dr. Culbertson worked for the Kellogg Corporation starting in 1985. While working for Kellogg, Dr. Culbertson aided in the development of many products, including Nutrigrain bars.
• In 1988 Culbertson was hired to teach food science at Central Michigan University. During that time, he won CMU’s Excellence in Teaching Award, an award that is given to one professor per year.
• Dr. Culbertson moved on to the University of Idaho later in his career. His fieldwork includes researching legume proteins, fruit pigments, dough conditioners, fat substitutes, and antioxidants.
• Culbertson has published works in food chemistry and processing texts related to breakfast cereals and food proteins.
• He is currently teaching at Ohio State in the Food Science and Technology program.

The above information was learned from http://fst.osu.edu/culbertson/culbertson.htm, Dr. Culbertson’s personal webpage. My first interview with Dr. Culbertson will be conducted on Friday, April 16 at 12:30 p.m. All subsequent interviews or follow up questions will be scheduled at a later date.

Other potential interview subjects include colleagues and students that took one of Dr. Culbertson’s courses. Because I did not receive confirmation from Dr. Culbertson until 8:00 a.m. today that I could profile him, I have not made contact with anyone else regarding an interview. The search for other sources will begin today.

My Profile Story

My profile story link: http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2009/jan/16/steve-jobs-illness

Sportinformant.com Story

Here's a story I wrote for the website Sportinformant.com, debating whether NBA teams should draft John Wall or Evan Turner with the #1 overall pick. Good read for buckeye basketball or NBA fans.
http://www.sportinformant.com/articles/2010/04/03/the-great-debate-john-wall-vs-evan-turner

Lantern Story Assignment

Story Selected: Thrift shop's funds provide scholarships for women by: Kelsey Buller

Short Headline: Buckeye Bargains Provides Scholarships for Women
Long Headline: Campus thrift shop gives a large amount of revenue to OSU Women's Club scholarships.
Tweet: Buckeye Bargains, a thrift store operated by the University Women's club, awards up to 20 scholarships a year for deserving women.
New lead: Local campus thrift shop Buckeye Bargains helps female students afford their education by providing scholarships to deserving women, a tradition they've practiced for over 40 years.

Weather Story

Springtime Proves Troublesome for Dog Owners

Dogs are Prone to Suffering from Various Types of Seasonal Allergies

Tree and grass pollens that are commonly found during the spring have proven to be problematic for many different dog breeds.

Determining the precise allergen that affect certain dogs, however, can be a very difficult task.

“Our goal is to control the allergy, and we do that by trying to minimize the exposure, which can be very hard,” said Dr. Robert Knapp, a veterinarian at Knapp Veterinary Hospital. “We’re left trying to marriage the symptoms with the complications.”

Finding the specific reason a dog is showing symptoms of an allergic reaction is further complicated by the wide variety of potential dangers that are common during springtime.

“Dogs can be allergic to practically anything,” said Dr. Kelly Kirby, a veterinarian at Mount Vernon Animal Hospital. “Their allergic to the same types of things we are, like ragweed, tree and plant pollens.”

Although the types of allergens that hinder dogs and people are often one and the same, the symptoms are immensely different.

“If we’re referring to seasonal allergies, then the dogs will become very itchy above their feet, near their groin, and between their armpits,” said Knapp. “They’ll chew on their feet and often scratch near their abdomen.”

Dr. Kirby also stressed that the symptoms are often dermatological.

“Most of the time what we see, as far as seasonal allergies in dogs, are itchy skin and skin infections,” said Kirby. “That’s the classic response.”

“Occasionally we’ll see respiratory issues, sneezing and runny eyes,” said Knapp. “But the most common in terms of seasonal allergies are skin issues.”

While dogs can show symptoms of allergies year round, late spring and early fall are generally the most problematic. But why are these two seasons in particular so troublesome?

The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, or AAAAI, has contributed countless hours of research to studying pollen and pollen levels. The research shows that tree and grass pollens are often measurable in large amounts during late March and early April. The research also shows that ragweed and mold spores are most commonly found in measurable amounts from late August to early October.

In fact, the AAAAI Website, www.aaaai.org, contains a pollen and mold report. There are over 75 different locations to choose from across the U.S., Canada, England, and Puerto Rico.

Once a location has been selected, the concentration amounts of pollen that were measured for that area are displayed by their type. The four different types of pollen amounts shown are tree, weed, grass, and mold.

A meter then shows how high the concentrations of that particular pollen is, ranging from absent to very high. The amount of pollens can vary from day to day.

Dinna Otto, a greyhound trainer at Abrahamson Kennel in West Virginia, is all too familiar with caring for a dog when allergy symptoms arise. However, it’s not the greyhounds that need her attention.

“Every summer, my black lab at home, she gets really itchy skin,” said Otto. “Her skin will get really dry, and she’s constantly scratching herself.”

It’s nearly impossible for dogs to avoid all potential allergens. So as the seasons change, what can be done to help a dog handle the situation?

“Well first off it’s very frustrating because there’s no cure for the allergies,” said Knapp. “Dogs with very mild allergy symptoms may need very minimal types of medication.”

“And then there are dogs with year round symptoms who need more aggressive treatments,” said Knapp. “These would typically include certain medications, allergy and steroid injections, and a change in diet with special foods.”

If a dog is having trouble controlling it’s allergic reactions, the best course of action is to seek help from a veterinarian right away. It’s then under the veterinarians discretion to determine which type of treatment would be best suited for that particular problem.

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Tiger Woods Press Conference Assignment

Short Headline: Tiger shows remorse, apologizes for his actions.
Long Headline: Woods apologized to family and fellow golfers, said he missed the competition.
Tweet: Tiger Woods wasn't sure what to expect from fans and was nervous approaching the first tee, but the fans appreciation "warmed his heart."