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Apple Rewrite

Ten tons of apples showered Highway 101 in Sonoma County yesterday morning when a trucker lost control of his tractor while navigating over partially repaired pavement.

The overturned apples cause the road crew to shut down one northbound lane, severely backing up the morning commute. A morning mist made the already-slick, apple-coated pavement even more hazardous.

According to California Highway Patrol officer Wayne Ziese, truck driver Robert Urbins was transporting the apples to Sebastopol when he said he heard a cable snap. While navigating over the uneven pavement, the rear flatbed started "whipping" when apples started scattering over the asphalt.

The road crews arrived at 9:45 am to clear the mess, according to Ziese. The apples piled two feet high and covered 200 to 300 feet of pavement, landing nearly 1,000 feet away in the median and on the shoulder of the highway.

Barn Fire –

A barn fire was reported at 4 a.m., killing fifteen horses and injuring two.

The barn burned down one day before the opening of the fall racing season at the Bay Meadows Racecourse in San Mateo.

The fire smoldered until midday, where it was reported that arson is suspected as the cause of fire. Fire chief Bernard Perry said, “The fire exploded near the center of the barn. Flames were shooting out of the building when we got here. The fire is definitely suspicious.”

“Those are my best friends,” said Albert Ramos, a jockey from San Diego, “I love horses more than I do people. I feel like I want to cry.”

No word yet on any leads for the suspected arson.

Got what it takes to be a reporter?

I enjoy reading. I consume a lot of books and magazines.
Mostly true - 2 pts

For me, writing is rewarding. And I am confident that people genuinely enjoy the stuff I write.
Not true

I don't pay much attention to spelling. My grammar and punctuation probably ain't great, either.
Not true - 2pts

I'm generally adept at computer technology: sending email, downloading files, shooting digital photos, etc.
Mostly true - 1pt

I can organize my ideas and write quickly when I need to.
Mostly true - 2 pts

I'd make a good game show contestant because I'm pretty good at remembering facts and trivia.
Not true

I'm efficient and self-sufficient when it comes to doing extensive library or Internet research.
Mostly true - 2pts

I'm generally more curious than most people I know.
Not true.

In public situations, I'm pretty shy; I avoid asking questions in class, for instance.
Mostly true

I think it's unpatriotic to question or criticize our government.
Not true - 1 pt

When I choose a career, I'll require a stable, 9-to-5 job where my workday is routine and I make big money.
Not true - 3 pts

If I really want something, I'm tenacious until I get it.
Not true

When I'm under pressure, I can keep my cool and stay focused without losing my temper.
Mostly true - 1 pt

When strangers or teachers criticize what I write, it really bugs me. I mean, who do they think they are?
Not true - 2 pts



I feel that the test asked the right questions, but that it didn't give enough wiggle room. I'm at a point in my life where a lot of things are changing for me, so some of the answers I agreed with while the other half I didn't. I believe that once I've become more outgoing and organized then I'll be able to manage a job as a reporter or journalist.

Top News 4

The news story I thought was important was the shutting down of the MLK library's database. This set back tons of students who rely on the database for research. The computer system has been shut down since this past Sunday and the problem has yet to be resolved.

This definitely has impact on students who attend SJSU and also residents of San Jose who prefer this library or who regularly check out books from there.

It has proximity for SJSU students, as the building is on campus.

There is timeliness and currency, because it happened just recently. Some people aren't even aware yet that the databases are down.

It conflicts with students' research capabilities through the school's library network.

Also, the Body Worlds exhibit at the Tech Museum has had a lot of controversy because the exhibit displays real human bodies.

It has bizarreness/controversy, because people aren’t used to seeing dead human bodies so close.

There is conflict, because people are not comfortable with that.

It has proximity for Bay Area residents, and especially for San Jose State students and down town San Jose residents.

There is currency because it was recently added.

I have added this here because I forgot to post it last week.

Magazine Day –

The lecture was not something I expected. I was waiting to hear more of the magazine's structure, how they form articles and other ways that magazines function. Instead, we learned more about the evolution of photojournalism since 9/11 and how we view photography as opposed to videos.

He had a lot of interesting things to say, although he took a while to process his thoughts in order to present his information correctly. All of the photographs he presented on his PowerPoint lecture each had a point to prove. I especially enjoyed the ones with people who seemed apathetic/indifferent to the plane crashes. It showed that people don't always react the same way to a tragic situation.

This is all the work I had done that you didn't have a grade for.