Practice News Story 8: Business

Posted: 4:45 p.m. MT Oct. 31, 2007

Google Bids for Time Warner at $60 Billion

Palo Alto, CA - Time Warner Inc. (TWX) received a hostile takeover bid from Google Inc. (GOOG) today. After speaking with Industry Analysis Paul Kim, the extreme nature of this takeover is explained. According to Kim, Google has offered $60 billion in debt, cash, and stocks. The debt is measured at $5 billion, the cash at $10 billion, and the stock at $45 billion. The cash, he says, is an added bonus. CEO of Time Warner, Richard D. Parsons, says that they will do their analysis which may take a month.

Dr. Eric Schmidt CEO and Chair of Google, said, "We saw the need to add content production to our company quickly. They are one of the biggest content producers; we are one of the biggest content distributors. Merge content production with content distribution. It make good sense to us." He also commented that this takeover has been under consideration for under six months.

Terry Semel, CEO and Chair of Yahoo, Steve Balmer, CEO of Microsoft, and William Gates, Chair of Microsoft, all offered no comment.

Practice News Story 7: Speech

Posted: 4:45 p.m. MT Nov. 19, 1863

GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania

"...this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom."  President Abraham Lincoln's words resounded across the bloody battlefield at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.  The war is not won, but the favor seems to have turned to the Union's side.  The President commented following his address, "United we stand, divided we fall."  He gave this address as a dedication of the countless graves created over a short three day period.  "...We cannot dedicate - we cannot consecrate - we cannot hallow - this ground..."  In saying this, he emphasizes the terrible losses from both sides.  We are unable to do anything more that what has been done already by these soldiers to hallow the ground.  By the valiant and honorable efforts of both sides, freedom "...shall not perish from the earth."

95 Miles or 75 Yards

Its about 95 miles from New York to Philadelphia.  Its not much more than 95 mile from Los Angeles to San Diego.  Its over 2,000 miles from my house to the little town of Ouzinkie, Alaska.  Why does it torture me so much more now?  Even when I think that the 95 miles is the distance traveled by roads.  In reality, it's only 75 on a strait shot.  I think of 75 and translate it into yards.  That's only three lengths of a swimming pool.  An honestly, that would be just as painful.  No distance large or small, near nor far, would change the agony I feel now as long as I couldn't get there.  Why do I need to get there? Because its my job to help.  My job to protect.  My job to comfort.  My job to LOVE!   But alas, there is one thing I can still do: pray.  Ask and ye shall receive, right?  Yes.  I will pray for my job to be done even though I'm not there.  75 yards or 95 miles, God will get it done.  He will help.  He will protect.  He will comfort.  He will LOVE!  I know he will.  Without Him, I wouldn't be able to do my job as well even when I'm in person.

To someone who has reason to fear, God said: "Look unto me in every thought: doubt not, fear not." (D&C 6:36)  "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil because thou art with me..." (Psalms 23:4)  That is the attitude that we all need.  With God, we have no reason to fear.  I know that my prayers will travel the 95 and 75 and more.  They will help get the job done...I know it.  You wondering what my job is?  It's one of promise, of Love, of honor, and cherishing.  What's my job? 

Husband.

Practice News Story 6: News Release

Posted: 10:45 p.m. MT Oct. 11, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ClearPoint Instruction
North Logan, UT 84321
info@clearpointinstruction.com
435.760.2084

LOGAN, UT - ClearPoint Instruction LLC is a new company that designs and develops instructional products and patient education services for healthcare organizations.  Through workshops, informational pamphlets, books, posters, DVDs, and web-based simulations, we will prepare patients for the medical procedure they are about to experience.

Primary Products available now include in-patient and out-patient instructional videos on knee surgeries and physical therapy, pregnancy wheels, and patient workshops.  Our services include designing and development of patient education products tailored to suit your company's need.  ClearPoint is available to all fields.  Currently the primary clientele is Healthcare related. 

Why do these all work? Research shows that patients tend to do better when properly educated before and after surgical procedures and accompanying medical experiences.  We focus less on the actual procedure and more on what the patient can do before and after to be better prepared.

ClearPoint Instruction LLC is a Utah-based company made up of a small team of well-trained and highly-experienced designers. Our staff have degrees in instructional technology, curriculum and instruction, computer science, and graphic design. In addition, they have a combined 40+ years of experience in designing and developing instructional products and educational services. All this education and experience has taught us a simple lesson:

Instruction is not effective if learners don't clearly see the main point.

That is why we use a model-centered approach to design instruction. We start by developing accurate models of what your patients need to know, do, and feel about their own health. Next, we create instructional materials and learning activities that actively engage patients in solving authentic problems related to their health. Finally, we work with you to conduct research that lets you know if the patients are really learning. At ClearPoint Instruction, we are dedicated to designing instruction that works. And we promise you this: Your patients will clearly see the main point.

Vice-President Preston Parker said, "With our combined experience, our qualified staff will create these instructional videos, brochures, web sites, and etc. to help your business prepare your customers best.  We understand clearly the importance of patients to recovering and customers to leaving satisfied.  That's what we are here to do: deliver the main point clearly."

For more information on ClearPoint contact:

JP Parrish

j.p@aggiemail.usu.edu 

END

For the Benefit of My Classmates

Here is the finals schedule for USU:

Final Examination Schedule
Time and Days of Course final Exam Time - Fall 2007

Monday, December 10

7:30 a.m. MWF or M or W or F only ---------7:30–9:20 a.m.
11:30 a.m. MWF or M or W or F only -------9:30–11:20 a.m.
12:30 p.m. MWF or M or W or F only---11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
3:30 p.m. MWF or M or W or F only ---------1:30–3:20 p.m.
4:00 or 4:30 p.m. MWF or M or W or F only --3:30–5:20 p.m.
M courses taught at or after 6:00 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------at regular meeting time

Tuesday, December 11

7:30 a.m. TR or T or R only -----------------7:30–9:20 a.m.
10:30 a.m. TR or T or R only---------------9:30–11:20 a.m.
1:30 p.m. TR or T or R only -----------11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
12:00 noon TR or T or R only----------------1:30–3:20 p.m.
5:00 or 5:30 p.m. TR or T or R only ---------3:30–5:20 p.m.
T courses taught at or after 6:00 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------at regular meeting time

Wednesday, December 12

MATH 1010, 1050, 1100 Common Finals -----7:30–9:20 a.m.

9:30 a.m. MWF or M or W or F only --------9:30–11:20 a.m.
2:30 p.m. MWF or M or W or F only ---11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
1:30 p.m. MWF or M or W or F only ---------1:30–3:20 p.m.
5:00 or 5:30 p.m. MWF or M or W or F only --3:30–5:20 p.m.
W courses taught at or after 6:00 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------at regular meeting time

Thursday, December 13

Common Finals not otherwise scheduled -----7:30–9:20 a.m.

9:00 a.m. TR or T or R only ----------------9:30–11:20 a.m.
MATH 1060, STAT 1040 Common Finals11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
3:00 p.m. TR or T or R only -----------------1:30–3:20 p.m.
4:00 or 4:30 p.m. TR or T or R only-----------3:30–5:20 p.m
R courses taught at or after 6:00 p.m.----------------------------------------------------------at regular meeting time

Friday, December 14

8:30 a.m. MWF or M or W or F only ---------7:30–9:20 a.m.
10:30 a.m. MWF or M or W or F only--------9:30–11:20 a.m.
F courses taught at or after 6:00 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------at regular meeting time

Laboratory exams are to be given during the hour assigned on the test period schedule.

4-credit and 5-credit classes will be given finals according to the M W F schedule.

Excessive Finals on one Day

Students who have three or more final exams scheduled during one day and who desire to have ONE of those tests moved to another day during the final exam period must: (1) obtain a copy of their official registration that is dated no more than 7 days prior to the beginning of
the first test day; and (2) seek permission from one of the instructors to change the hour of their final examination. Adverse decisions from all instructors may be appealed through the deans of the colleges involved.

Common Tests not otherwise scheduled

These must be arranged by department heads and staff members who teach multiple sections of the same class. The college deans (who plan to use the open periods for multiple-section class tests) will assign a member or members of the applicable department to clear the time for their tests with the Scheduling Office (TSC 246, 797-1015). Rooms must be cleared by midterm
for multiple-section tests.

No-Test Days Policy

A five-day period designated as “no-test” days recedes final examinations. During this time, no major examinations will be given.