My Writing...Seven Weeks Later

Over the length of this course I honed in on a lot of things I thought I could accomplish with my writing but never perfected. Through experiencing the different writing styles found within mass communication I learned to write more concisely and deliver my message more completely.

I initially had a rocky relationship with APA style....I was upset when I forgot simple rules that may not have seemed so important at the time, but in my final copies made my writing seem more professional and clear. I was disappointed with my first few assignments...but with a few encouraging words from my professor and leaving my writing comfort zone I was able to see a completely different side of my writing. I learned that less can be more. It is harder to condense a piece to a few words but still make a complete point then to create a long winded story that really just takes up space.

Over all I feel that after taking the class I am more prepared when asked to write for something within my field of study.

ANHEUSER BUSCH CLYDESDALES TO VISIT CEDAR POINT

On Friday, June 12th, at 2 pm the famous Anheuser Busch Clydesdales will be making an appearance in a parade held at the Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio. The famous team of horses will be pulling a beautifully restored to its original appearance, turn of the century beer wagon. The team of horses represent America as a historic icon. The Clydesdales will be on display by the Wicked Twister roller coaster from 1:30 pm to 2 pm and then again from 2:30 pm to 3 pm.

Usually displayed in commercials, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Super Bowl, and other various events the team will make a live debut at the park. The Clydesdale horses were originally given as a gift to August Busch Sr. from his son, August Busch Jr. to celebrate the end of prohibition and the sale of their first beers in St. Louis, MO. Under the pretense of going outside to see his son's new car, August Busch Jr. brought his father outside to see not a new car but the majestic original team of Clydesdales. So what does it take to be a Clydesdale? Each horse must be six feet tall and weigh 2300 pounds, in addition to the collar and harness for each horse which weighs 130 pounds alone. Anheuser Busch owns five teams of ten of these massive creatures. Only eight horses are hitched up at one time. A Clydesdale horse will consume 25 quarts of feed per day, 60 pounds of hay and 30 gallons of water on its own.

ANHEUSER BUSCH CLYDESDALES TO VISIT CEDAR POINT
JUNE 11, 2009
SANDUSKY, OHIO
ANHEUSER BUSCH
CHIARA CORTESANO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Village Pawn Shop Robbed

MILES STANDISH OF MIDDLEVILLE AND JOHN ALDEN OF SMALLTOWN ARE BOTH UNDER ARREST AND FACING A VARIETY OF CHARGES FOLLOWING THEIR ROBBERY OF THE VILLAGE PAWNSHOP AT 10:15 YESTURDAY MORNING.  THE MEN WERE ARMED AND FORCED THE TWO EMPLOYEES TO PLACE THE REGISTER’S CASH AND JEWELRY ITEMS INTO A DUFFEL BAG.  ONE EMPLOYEE SAW THE MEN DRIVE OFF IN A BLUE DODGE ARIES.  POLICE SPOTTED THE VEHICLE BEHIND A HOUSE ON 684 WILLOW STREET.  THE MEN WERE THEN ARRESTED AND THE STOLEN ITEMS WERE RECOVERED.  NO WITNESSES TO THE CRIME WERE FOUND.

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Heron Bank Merger with Middleville Savings

HERON BANK, INC., OF LYONS HAS CONFIRMED THAT THEY’VE MADE AN AGREEMENT TO GAIN MIDDLEVILLE SAVINGS BANK THROUGH A CASH TRANSACTION OF EIGHT POINT FOUR MILLION DOLLARS.  THE MERGER WILL BE COMPLETED AFTER OFFICIAL APPROVAL AND INVESTIGATION.  THE MERGER WILL ADD TO THE NEARLY TWO BILLION DOLLAR ASSETS HERON BANK HOLDS.

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Broadcast Copy: Salt Creek Bridge

COUNTY ENGINEER SQUIRE WHIPPLE SAYS THAT THE DETERIORATING SALT CREEK BRIDGE ON OLD ROUTE 9 WILL RECEIVE A 2 HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLAR GRANT FROM THE SITE DEPARTMENT OF TRANDSPORTATION FOR REPAIRS.  THE GRANT WILL STABILIZE THE BRIDGE TEMPORARILY UNTIL THE NEARLY 2 MILLION DOLLARS BECOME AVAILABLE TO PERMANENTLY RESTORE IT.

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Textual Healing

In a recent story lawmakers address sexting.  This is the new slang for sending nude or risqué photos by texting on cell phones. 

In addition to the embarrassment of these photos being leaked out, other consequences now include:

 

·      Minors can be charged with child pornography

·      People who send photos of minors can be charged

·      People can for life be registered as sex offenders for sexting with a minor

 

Lawmakers feel that it is too harsh a punishment for minors and changes must be made.

 

The Bath Junkie Girl

The only thing bubblier in the Bath Junkie store is the girl working behind the counter. Mary Elizabeth Fair, 21, is the blonde, fair, and colorfully dressed “bath junkie girl” as many around town have come to calling her. With a smile and an electric laugh that never stops Fair says, “I have made so many friends from just working here and seeing customers out who stop me to say oh my gosh! You’re the bath junkie girl!” Fair is sure to keep that title now that she is moving into the apartment located on top of the store.
So what is Bath Junkie? Located on the corner of Spanish Street and Hypolita Street in historic downtown Saint Augustine, it is not hard to spot the shop with its windows lined with dozens of bath time yellow rubber ducks. “We customize everything for you here. You pick the scents, colors, and type of bath product. We have over 120 different choices. The only things we pre make here in the store are some of the bar soaps and the candles”, says Fair. When asked what she likes most about working at the store Fair described the interesting and unique people that she meets every day. “My favorite is when the biker men and women are in town. They always come in and chat with me and buy things like our soft scrub and just go on about how much they can’t get enough of our products”, laughs Fair. Between the tourists and the locals Fair says that everyone has a cool story to tell. The store in the past year has always received some famous guests. Fair mentions that Nicole Richie and Joel Madden, member of the band Good Charlotte, recently came into the store leaving with their own combinations of bath junkie products.
However there are more than just bubbles in the head of this former pageant girl from Mississippi. Fair is a senior at Flagler College and a communications major focusing on broadcast, journalism, and cinema. Fair has interned at the Cannes Film Festival in France and has travelled to many places such as Costa Rica and Jamaica on various mission trips. When Fair was just a senior in high school she won the Good Will Student of The Year for her volunteer work throughout the country and abroad. When she is not working in the shop or attending classes Fair’s greatest passion lies in her photography. In addition to taking photos for the Flagler College Gargoyle, she takes photos for her friend and local business owner Cassandra Helton. Helton is the owner of The Closet a very popular clothing store nearby. Fair says, “I take photos of Cassandra’s models wearing all her new looks and styles so she can use them for things like flyers, advertisements, or we put them up online.”
Due to today’s economy, like many other stores downtown, Bath Junkie is not doing as well as it has done in previous years. Fair hopes that because of its unique products and loyal customers Bath Junkie, which is owned by her cousins, will continue to stay afloat and be successful. Fair also credits the stores success to its use of no harmful products and its great central location. With one last infectious grin Fair says, “Come visit the Bath Junkie girl! I’ll make you smell nice and try to make you laugh.”