"I believe in music the way some people believe in fairy tales, open your heart and listen and you will believe too,” a brief but strong statement that one Caleb Oslyn chooses to live his life by. Caleb Oslyn, age 21, is from the north suburbs of St. Paul, Minnesota in a small town called Centerville. Oslyn is a musician that says, “Music is more than just a hobby for me, it is a way of life.”
Oslyn has had an interesting life from having troubles at home to having troubles dealing with his disability. “The day I found out, I was too little to comprehend what it really meant, but I knew that I was a little different than the other kids,” Oslyn explains. Oslyn suffers from a learning disability, something he admits to having a great impact on his life, but it has not kept him from his true passion. “Music is something that just felt natural to me, so I decided a long time ago that I am not going neglect the gifts that God has given me and I am going to use them fully, to do music for Jesus as a career,” he says. Oslyn is gifted in knowing how to play drums, bass, guitar, vocals and keyboard however, his primary instrument is guitar.
Oslyn has been in many bands in the past, and all of them different styles, genres and different musical journeys. Oslyn explains, “I have tried a lot of different things, from pop music, to hardcore music, to metal, and to just straight up rock music.” When asked what Oslyn’s favorite style of music to play is he said, “I like them all to be honest, but I would like to draw my influence from all styles of music and to do something new that people have never heard before.” Oslyn is a part of a band that is doing just that. “Our name is Heart like a Hero I just kind of joined and we are kind of going through a transitional period with members but we are already entered in this year’s Club 3 Degrees tournament,” Oslyn says.
Club 3 degree is a famous music venue in down town Minneapolis, which has held a Christian music tournament for over 30 years and has gotten many bands signed, such as Children 18:3, Write this Down, and Sara Runner. Oslyn’s dream is to win the tournament so his band could have a shot at the big time. “I am not just some kid from one of those inspirational music movies looking for a happy ending; this is real life for me,” he explains.
When ask why Oslyn is so set on being a musician for a living he explained, “Well I tried the whole college thing and that did not work, unless it was a music class and I just do not have the attention span to do it. I have also tried to just get a job and just hope that I fall into something that I love, but that has not happened yet and I keep coming back to music as being my life’s calling.” Oslyn is currently Unemployed much like most people living in Minnesota, but he says he is not just sitting around on Facebook and playing video games, he says he is practicing like crazy. ”I write at least one to three songs a day. Usually I end up getting rid of half of them because to me, they are not good enough. I also am learning new cords and scales daily to try and expand on my musical knowledge. Sometimes I just watch YouTube videos of music videos, and guitar videos just to see other stage moves and other guitar playing techniques,” Oslyn expresses.
Despite Oslyn’s Unemployment situation or his disability he is set on not ever giving up improving on his musical skills and trying to live his Dream. I asked Oslyn if there was anyone out there with disabilities or other life problems, that were trying to pursue a career in music, how you would tell them to stay positive and have the attitude of never giving up. Oslyn replied, “Just believe in yourself and the gifts that God has given you. I always remember a quote from one of my favorite movies August Rush ‘I believe in music the way some people believe in fairy tales, open your heart and listen and you will believe too.”’
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
More fans watching Vikings on TV, fewer customers finding their way to some businesses
Due to the vikings doing so well this year, there seem to be less people doing things on Sundays. Some business are actually being effected by the success of the vikings. Real estate agents defiantly notice it because open houses are on Sundays, and they say they actually schedule the open house around the vikings game. The owner of The Pine-Tree Apple Orchard says he loves watching the Vikings but the better they do the worse his Sunday Business is.
911 Emergency
One man killed 17 people, but could one have been saved? Jeffery L. Dahmer, 31, killed 17 people including a 14-year-old boy, Konerak Sinthasomphone, whom the police might have saved. Dahmer has confessed to the killing of 17 people and is pleading insanity. When he was arrested he told the officer that police had been to his apartment two months earlier and after he left he killed the boy. The police were there to investigate a 911 call.
The first 911 call was made by a woman who was walking by and saw a man butt-naked on the corner of 25th and State. She explained, “And there is a young man. He’s butt-naked and he has been beaten up. He is bruised up. He can’t stand…He is really hurt. And I, you know, ain’t got no coat on.” The Dispatcher figures out where she is and transfers her to the fire department.
The fire department asked her if he was awake, and she says that he isn’t and that every time they help him up he falls down. The fire department sent an ambulance and an officer was sent out. A Milwaukee emergency operator received information from the sheriff’s department about another call that reported a male dragging another male who looked injured.
When the officer was finished on the scene he reported back to the dispatcher and laughingly said, “36…Intoxicated Asian, naked male. Was returned to his sober boyfriend.” He finishes by saying that it is going to be a while because his partner is going to get deloused.
There was another call about a woman, Glenda Cleveland, wondering why a police officer didn’t take down her information when she witnessed a young boy being molested. Cleveland was eventually transferred to the officer she talked to on the scene, officer 68. She asked the officer why he didn’t need their names and he said, “Nope it’s an intoxicated boyfriend of another boyfriend.” Cleveland then asked, “Well, how old was this child?” The officer reply’s by saying that it wasn’t a child. She asked if he was sure and the officer says, “Ma’am. I can’t make it anymore clear. It’s all taken care of. That’s, you know, he’s with his boyfriend and, ah, his boyfriend’s apartment, where he’s got belongings also. And that is where he was released.” Cleveland reply’s, “Isn’t this, I mean, what if he’s a child and not an adult. I mean are you positive this is an adult?” The officer goes on to assure her by explaining there are pictures and that everything appeared to be fine.
The two officers’ that reported on the scene were suspended a week ago with pay and their names are not being released.
The first 911 call was made by a woman who was walking by and saw a man butt-naked on the corner of 25th and State. She explained, “And there is a young man. He’s butt-naked and he has been beaten up. He is bruised up. He can’t stand…He is really hurt. And I, you know, ain’t got no coat on.” The Dispatcher figures out where she is and transfers her to the fire department.
The fire department asked her if he was awake, and she says that he isn’t and that every time they help him up he falls down. The fire department sent an ambulance and an officer was sent out. A Milwaukee emergency operator received information from the sheriff’s department about another call that reported a male dragging another male who looked injured.
When the officer was finished on the scene he reported back to the dispatcher and laughingly said, “36…Intoxicated Asian, naked male. Was returned to his sober boyfriend.” He finishes by saying that it is going to be a while because his partner is going to get deloused.
There was another call about a woman, Glenda Cleveland, wondering why a police officer didn’t take down her information when she witnessed a young boy being molested. Cleveland was eventually transferred to the officer she talked to on the scene, officer 68. She asked the officer why he didn’t need their names and he said, “Nope it’s an intoxicated boyfriend of another boyfriend.” Cleveland then asked, “Well, how old was this child?” The officer reply’s by saying that it wasn’t a child. She asked if he was sure and the officer says, “Ma’am. I can’t make it anymore clear. It’s all taken care of. That’s, you know, he’s with his boyfriend and, ah, his boyfriend’s apartment, where he’s got belongings also. And that is where he was released.” Cleveland reply’s, “Isn’t this, I mean, what if he’s a child and not an adult. I mean are you positive this is an adult?” The officer goes on to assure her by explaining there are pictures and that everything appeared to be fine.
The two officers’ that reported on the scene were suspended a week ago with pay and their names are not being released.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
poll story
Online Struggle Cont…
According to The Sloan Consortium there has been nearly a 40 percent increase in online enrollment since 2005. So if you have ever wondered if you are alone you are not. There are 66 online classes in session right now at Anoka-Ramsey Community College with at least 30 students in each class, so that is roughly 1,980 students enrolled in an online class.
There were 14 people polled, six out of 14 are full time students. Many students are not just taking online classes 87.5 percent are also taking both online and courses in the classroom at Anoka-Ramsey Community College.
If you feel that online classes are harder, 71.4 percent agree. One student polled said, “I prefer the live interaction & stimulation of regular classes. But, it's a constant challenge to keep up with online because it's out-of-sight and I am not that organized, although I have done better this year with online.” 64 percent said that they took the class because it is convenient to take an online class. One student polled said, “I wanted some more credits without having to drive to a campus.”
“It was the only way the class was offered,” a student of Anoka-Ramsey Community College stated. 29 percent of students polled said the only way the class was offered was online. Four out four students polled that said that online is harder also said it was the only way they could take the class. One student said, “Online seems to really increase the work load and homework.” Some students would like to strictly go to school but do not have that option because not all of the courses are available to take on campus. When asked if they think it is fair that not all students could take certain courses at the Anoka-Ramsey campus, 50 percent said they do not think it is fair. One student polled responded, “No. I think if you are going to have the degrees available, you should have the classes for them available as well.” 36 percent of students feel that it is fair and that it does not matter. “Yes, I think it is fair because an individual has the freedom to take classes elsewhere,” a student said.
There are 28.6 percent of students taking only online classes. Some of the courses are not offered as an online course. Only 14 percent said that it is not fair that there are not more classes offered as online. On student stated, “It would be nice if more were offered online.” 43 percent of the students said that it is fair. “There are many classes that are just not feasible online as most hands on classes such as art, science, music...some of these would be virtually impossible to take in an online format,” one student replied.
What about online degrees? There are five online degrees available at Anoka-Ramsey Community College, some of which include, Associates in Arts and Accounting. With an increase in students taking online courses there is also an increase in academic advisors accepting that online courses are just as effective or even more effective.
According to The Sloan Consortium there has been nearly a 40 percent increase in online enrollment since 2005. So if you have ever wondered if you are alone you are not. There are 66 online classes in session right now at Anoka-Ramsey Community College with at least 30 students in each class, so that is roughly 1,980 students enrolled in an online class.
There were 14 people polled, six out of 14 are full time students. Many students are not just taking online classes 87.5 percent are also taking both online and courses in the classroom at Anoka-Ramsey Community College.
If you feel that online classes are harder, 71.4 percent agree. One student polled said, “I prefer the live interaction & stimulation of regular classes. But, it's a constant challenge to keep up with online because it's out-of-sight and I am not that organized, although I have done better this year with online.” 64 percent said that they took the class because it is convenient to take an online class. One student polled said, “I wanted some more credits without having to drive to a campus.”
“It was the only way the class was offered,” a student of Anoka-Ramsey Community College stated. 29 percent of students polled said the only way the class was offered was online. Four out four students polled that said that online is harder also said it was the only way they could take the class. One student said, “Online seems to really increase the work load and homework.” Some students would like to strictly go to school but do not have that option because not all of the courses are available to take on campus. When asked if they think it is fair that not all students could take certain courses at the Anoka-Ramsey campus, 50 percent said they do not think it is fair. One student polled responded, “No. I think if you are going to have the degrees available, you should have the classes for them available as well.” 36 percent of students feel that it is fair and that it does not matter. “Yes, I think it is fair because an individual has the freedom to take classes elsewhere,” a student said.
There are 28.6 percent of students taking only online classes. Some of the courses are not offered as an online course. Only 14 percent said that it is not fair that there are not more classes offered as online. On student stated, “It would be nice if more were offered online.” 43 percent of the students said that it is fair. “There are many classes that are just not feasible online as most hands on classes such as art, science, music...some of these would be virtually impossible to take in an online format,” one student replied.
What about online degrees? There are five online degrees available at Anoka-Ramsey Community College, some of which include, Associates in Arts and Accounting. With an increase in students taking online courses there is also an increase in academic advisors accepting that online courses are just as effective or even more effective.
How I relieve stress
I relieve stress by either playing music or watching TV. Playing music is probably the better of the two options but sometimes I just feel like doing nothing. I sort of get lost in TV and it takes my mind off of whatever is stressing me out. It is a temporary fix but it works. Playing music I do less because it takes more thinking but it is a more permanent fix. Playing music and watching TV both relieve stress for me.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Quiet Shift in Budget Rules May Prompt City Job Cuts
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg says he is trying to avoid cutting jobs but says its hard when the internal budget maneuver encourages it. The maneuver has not been disclosed to the public. The administration plans to trim spending $1.7 billion. To make that trim happen the city is going to cut jobs by layoffs or attrition. Now 305,000 people may face the first significant reduction in years. -MICHAEL BARBARO; NY Times-
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
online struggle
Have you ever wondered if you are the only one attending classes and taking online classes or if you are the only one struggling with the online class you are taking? Well you are not alone. There are 66 online classes in session right now at Anoka-Ramsey Community College with at least 30 students in each class, so that is roughly 1,980 students enrolled in an online class.
There were 22 students polled; 73 percent of them are full time and 82 percent of them attend class and take an online class. So are online classes harder then attending classes? Many have argued either way. 70 percent of the 22 students polled say; yes online classes are harder while 25 percent say doing both online classes and attending classes is harder. 63 percent of students say the reason they took online classes was because they were convenient or it worked better with their schedule. While one of the students polled, in regard to why they take online courses, said, “Good pace. I love them. Fit into schedule easy.” Some students are forced to take an online class because that is all that is offered for that specific class. Five out of the five students that said they had to take online classes because that was the only way they could take the class, also said online classes are harder.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Wayzata Neighbors fight county plans to modernize old roads
Wayzata residents are upset with the idea of tearing down and old road that is about as old as Minnesota. Officials say the road is falling apart. The residents think the road needs to be redone the just don't want it to be widened. In order for the road to be widened two houses need to be taken out and 350 trees. The county is trying to find a way to downsize their plan.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
New York
I went to New York City in 2004 and 2006 and they were the best trips of my life. Both times I went was for missions. I believe the city of New York can either be horrible to people or magical. New York has many negitives as well as positives but when I'm there I only see the positives. It's not like I spent my time only in Manhatten, I spent most of my time in Queens, Broklyn, and Harlem. It was so wonderful to help people who were in need by just passing out PB&J sandwiches or handing out soup and juice. I loved just listening to their stories.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Health Bill Passes
The health Bill was passed by the house. President Obama congratulated them on being courageous. The Bill will help secure health care for most Americans. Senator Lindsey Graham says it will most likely not pass by the Senators. He also thinks it will be disastrous for the economy.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Halloween
This year Halloween had a totally different meaning. In the past I did nothing not really a big fan, if anything I helped out with games at my church, but I recently had a baby and I really wanted to do something. We went out and got her a costume; she was a ladybug! She a hat with little green antennas, it was adorable. The question was where do you take a one month old for Halloween? We ended up going to a pumpkin patch, that had a hey ride and farm animals. It was a lot of fun until my husband locked the keys in the car! It was still a fun day, even though we couldn't get in the car.
Monday, November 2, 2009
E. Coli Kills 2
The prime suspect is beef. One person from New Hampshire and one from New York died after eating ground beef that may have caused an outbreak in more then two dozen people. The ground beef was produced by Fairbank Farms but no test has yet been able to prove them to be the culprit. The beef went out to eight states all in the north east portion of the United States. -NY Times, GARDINER HARRIS-
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Interview of Eric Anderson
Interview with Eric Anderson
What exactly is your title? Teaching professor ,of music
Do you enjoy your job?
Yes
Do you enjoy working at ARCC? yes
Did you always want to be in music?
I did the usual thinking about jobs as I grew up, but music held an intense interest for me since I was about 14 years old. I decided to pursue music as a career when I was about 15.
Did you always want to teach? If not what did you want to do?
I really love performing, but my first love has always been music education, so yes, I pretty much always wanted to teach
Do or did you play and instruments?
I play several instruments. My primary instrument is the euphonium (baritone horn) it is a valved low brass instrument, like a small tuba. It plays the same note range as a trombone. I also play trombone, I recently have been playing more and more guitar and bass guitar.
How long have you been teaching? I have been teaching for 33 years now. 2 years in a small town called Echo, where I taught grades K through 9 vocal music band and general music. 6 years in Isanti at the middle school where I taught band. 23 years at the Cambridge-Isanti High School where I taught band, music theory/composition and guitar. 2 years at ARCC, where I teach Rock History, Music Appreciation, Music Fundamentals, Guitar class, Guitar Ensemble, and hopefully some day band.
Have you taught at other places?
see above
Has it changed your life at all?( how you treat other young adults that are not your students, your home life...)How?
It is hard to say, I have grown up teaching music, since I was about 21 years old. I am sure I have developed behavioral patterns and attitudes which reflect my involvement with young people, being a teacher, but since that is what I have done all of my adult life I can’t really say how it changed me because I have no point of reference to base a life without this experience off of. As with all of us, we are shaped by our experiences. It is hard to say how we would be changed or shaped differently if those experiences were not there. Does this make sense?
Tell me about yourself, kids, hobbies, family, things you enjoy doing.
I am 54 years old (until Friday), I a married (32 years). I have one daughter who is studying clarinet performance and is in her second year at Concordia College. I like golf, biking, reading, playing music, skiing. Someday I would like to learn how to build guitars
Anything about your life you would change?
not really, except I wish my mom was still alive, it is tough to lose people you love, even though that is inevitable
What is the most rewarding part or your job?
working with students and seeing that “light “ of understanding go on when they suddenly get something new.
What kind of music do you listen too?
I listen to a rather broad range of music, I like rock and blues mostly from the 60s and 70s, like Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Stevie Winwood, Stevie Wonder etc. I like jazz. I listen to a lot of “classical”
Were you ever in a band or orchestra?
I played in school bands through school, including the University of Minnesota Marching band and Wind Ensemble. I currently play in the local community band, and play in a British Style Brass Band called The Lake Wobegon Brass Band
When did you know you wanted to teach music?
There were times when I looked at other things like all young people do, but I really decided to become a music educator when I was about 14 or 15 or so.
What exactly is your title? Teaching professor ,of music
Do you enjoy your job?
Yes
Do you enjoy working at ARCC? yes
Did you always want to be in music?
I did the usual thinking about jobs as I grew up, but music held an intense interest for me since I was about 14 years old. I decided to pursue music as a career when I was about 15.
Did you always want to teach? If not what did you want to do?
I really love performing, but my first love has always been music education, so yes, I pretty much always wanted to teach
Do or did you play and instruments?
I play several instruments. My primary instrument is the euphonium (baritone horn) it is a valved low brass instrument, like a small tuba. It plays the same note range as a trombone. I also play trombone, I recently have been playing more and more guitar and bass guitar.
How long have you been teaching? I have been teaching for 33 years now. 2 years in a small town called Echo, where I taught grades K through 9 vocal music band and general music. 6 years in Isanti at the middle school where I taught band. 23 years at the Cambridge-Isanti High School where I taught band, music theory/composition and guitar. 2 years at ARCC, where I teach Rock History, Music Appreciation, Music Fundamentals, Guitar class, Guitar Ensemble, and hopefully some day band.
Have you taught at other places?
see above
Has it changed your life at all?( how you treat other young adults that are not your students, your home life...)How?
It is hard to say, I have grown up teaching music, since I was about 21 years old. I am sure I have developed behavioral patterns and attitudes which reflect my involvement with young people, being a teacher, but since that is what I have done all of my adult life I can’t really say how it changed me because I have no point of reference to base a life without this experience off of. As with all of us, we are shaped by our experiences. It is hard to say how we would be changed or shaped differently if those experiences were not there. Does this make sense?
Tell me about yourself, kids, hobbies, family, things you enjoy doing.
I am 54 years old (until Friday), I a married (32 years). I have one daughter who is studying clarinet performance and is in her second year at Concordia College. I like golf, biking, reading, playing music, skiing. Someday I would like to learn how to build guitars
Anything about your life you would change?
not really, except I wish my mom was still alive, it is tough to lose people you love, even though that is inevitable
What is the most rewarding part or your job?
working with students and seeing that “light “ of understanding go on when they suddenly get something new.
What kind of music do you listen too?
I listen to a rather broad range of music, I like rock and blues mostly from the 60s and 70s, like Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Stevie Winwood, Stevie Wonder etc. I like jazz. I listen to a lot of “classical”
Were you ever in a band or orchestra?
I played in school bands through school, including the University of Minnesota Marching band and Wind Ensemble. I currently play in the local community band, and play in a British Style Brass Band called The Lake Wobegon Brass Band
When did you know you wanted to teach music?
There were times when I looked at other things like all young people do, but I really decided to become a music educator when I was about 14 or 15 or so.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Project Schully
A match made in cyberspace. Lori Schulweis is a producer and coordinator on "Live With Regis and Kelly" and won a weight loss contest the staff was having. She then realized that she wanted to get married. So Regis did an episode on her and 5 bachelors called and went on a second date with one who then dumped her. Her grandma told her to go online and that is where she found the love of her life, David Buder. -VINCENT M. MALLOZZI, NY Times-
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Multicultural Club Conflict
With much conflict between old vice president and old president the multicultural club finally came to a decision on where to eat for Taste of the Month.
“I did all the work,” said old Vice President Jocelyn to old President Brandon. As they were recapping the goings on of last week and the topic of who did what more became a heated discussion between Jocelyn and Brandon. The tension in the room was at an all time high until new President Nick Tomschek broke the silence by asking Ross a fellow member about his research on where he thought the group should go for Taste of the Month. Taste of the Month is where the group goes to a non-American restaurant to get a taste of a different culture.
The meeting was all over the place because the topic of Taste of the Month became interrupted when Nick decided to have everyone introduce themselves. Each person told their name, background, and why they joined. “I like learning about different cultures,” Ross expressed. During her self introduction Jocelyn voiced how lucky she was to get out of the Philippines where she was born. “The boys usually get adopted right away because they are allowed to leave the country, but girls do not because they keep them in the country for prostitution and housekeeping,” she said.
Jocelyn then brought up the topic of Feed My Starving Children, an organization where they bag rice, soy, vegetables, and chicken flavoring then send it overseas to starving children. She mentioned that nobody showed up to the last event and therefore if she is going to reschedule people need to show up because otherwise it looks bad. This time there was not tension but an overwhelming sense of awkwardness. Until someone from the back of the room asked, “What is Cajun?” “People that talk funny and eat spicy food, to put it plainly,” Brandon Davis explained. Not a very cultured response.
The Winona trip was on Monday and Rev. Jaime Washington spoke about race, religion, and sexuality. If you have a philosophy class mention to your teachers that he is coming to Anoka-Ramsey Community College and it would be a good extra credit opportunity. After much debate the group finally came to the decision that Taste of the Month would be at Rose Garden, a Chinese restaurant off of Coon Rapids Blvd, on Friday at 12 p.m.
When asked what he thought, Josh a new member said, “Not productive, but I guess they got through the agenda.” The whole evening was A.D.D. with the switching back and forth between topics. With all the conflict and interruptions the whole meeting was very unprofessional and unproductive.
“I did all the work,” said old Vice President Jocelyn to old President Brandon. As they were recapping the goings on of last week and the topic of who did what more became a heated discussion between Jocelyn and Brandon. The tension in the room was at an all time high until new President Nick Tomschek broke the silence by asking Ross a fellow member about his research on where he thought the group should go for Taste of the Month. Taste of the Month is where the group goes to a non-American restaurant to get a taste of a different culture.
The meeting was all over the place because the topic of Taste of the Month became interrupted when Nick decided to have everyone introduce themselves. Each person told their name, background, and why they joined. “I like learning about different cultures,” Ross expressed. During her self introduction Jocelyn voiced how lucky she was to get out of the Philippines where she was born. “The boys usually get adopted right away because they are allowed to leave the country, but girls do not because they keep them in the country for prostitution and housekeeping,” she said.
Jocelyn then brought up the topic of Feed My Starving Children, an organization where they bag rice, soy, vegetables, and chicken flavoring then send it overseas to starving children. She mentioned that nobody showed up to the last event and therefore if she is going to reschedule people need to show up because otherwise it looks bad. This time there was not tension but an overwhelming sense of awkwardness. Until someone from the back of the room asked, “What is Cajun?” “People that talk funny and eat spicy food, to put it plainly,” Brandon Davis explained. Not a very cultured response.
The Winona trip was on Monday and Rev. Jaime Washington spoke about race, religion, and sexuality. If you have a philosophy class mention to your teachers that he is coming to Anoka-Ramsey Community College and it would be a good extra credit opportunity. After much debate the group finally came to the decision that Taste of the Month would be at Rose Garden, a Chinese restaurant off of Coon Rapids Blvd, on Friday at 12 p.m.
When asked what he thought, Josh a new member said, “Not productive, but I guess they got through the agenda.” The whole evening was A.D.D. with the switching back and forth between topics. With all the conflict and interruptions the whole meeting was very unprofessional and unproductive.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Son charged with stabbing father to death in Stillwater
Gregory Janisch's bipolar son stabbed him to death. David Joseph Janisch was charged with two accounts of second degree murder. There is no doubt David Janisch is the murderer because just before Mr. Janisch died the police asked who did this he said, "My son,he's bipolar." There is still no motive attributed and the police are still piecing the case together. -Star Tribune, Tim Harlow-
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
obituary
Meyers, Lashaya N. was born in Coon Rapids, MN on Dec. 7, 1988, and passed away on October 22, 2071. She had a very adventurous life; she graduated from high school in 2007 and tried many colleges before her band Heart like a Hero became famous in 2011. She became a mother in 2009 to Asha Meyers and she home schooled her daughter while on tour with her husband Joshua Meyers. They had three more children; Lillie Meyers, Jace Meyers, and Caleb Meyers, starting in 2013-2020. After their band was done touring she became a nurse at Unity Hospital in Minnesota. She was a long time member of the Church Epic Life. She was loved and will be forever missed by her husband of 81 years Joshua Meyers, her four children; Asha, Lillie, Jace, and Caleb. A Celebration of Lashaya's life will be held at Epic Life on October 24th at 4 p.m.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Eileen Fisher’s Shifting Silhouette
Eileen Fisher is a designer that is trying to appeal to the younger generation because in the new off Broadway show, “Love, Loss, and What I Wore,” a character says, “When you start wearing Eileen Fisher, you might as well say, ‘I give up.’” She has changed her designs subtly by adding tighter tank tops and leggings. Eileen Fisher is defiantly not going poor any time soon she just simply didn’t want to be known as blah. -NY Times, by RUTH LA FERLA-
Hemp Hobby
Hemp: a plant that can ruin a person’s life or be turned into beautiful jewelry. The dictionary.com definition of Hemp is, “A tough course fiber of the Hemp plant, used for making rope, course fabric, etc.” What I found strange is that it can also be turned into Marijuana, but to Christine Morris, a student at Anoka Ramsey Community College, Hemp is a type of string that she can make into different patterns add a few beads and turn it into jewelry. It keeps her hands busy and makes her a few bucks.
Christine has been twisting and knotting Hemp string into beautiful jewelry for about three years. She learned this hobby from a friend and her husband. It usually takes her about an hour to make a necklace. When asked what she does with them after Christine said, “I make some for myself but I mostly sell them.”
She became interested in this hobby because someone made her a necklace out of glass beads and she liked the way it looked. Christine says, “After it is worn in, it is very comfortable. You can put any kind of beads you want on it and you can tie it in different way to give a different look.”
Christine sells bracelets, necklaces and anklets for $15-$25 depending on the type of bead. She says, “Locally blown glass beads are generally priced higher. “ This may not make her a living but for her it is not about the money.
Christine has been twisting and knotting Hemp string into beautiful jewelry for about three years. She learned this hobby from a friend and her husband. It usually takes her about an hour to make a necklace. When asked what she does with them after Christine said, “I make some for myself but I mostly sell them.”
She became interested in this hobby because someone made her a necklace out of glass beads and she liked the way it looked. Christine says, “After it is worn in, it is very comfortable. You can put any kind of beads you want on it and you can tie it in different way to give a different look.”
Christine sells bracelets, necklaces and anklets for $15-$25 depending on the type of bead. She says, “Locally blown glass beads are generally priced higher. “ This may not make her a living but for her it is not about the money.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
"Storm Leaves Dozens Dead in Philippines"
One of the worst floods in years destroyed the Philippines on Friday evening. At least 83 people were killed and dozens are still missing. Many people died in a landslide in Razal, one of the worst hit areas. The storm enveloped 80 percent of Manila and 300,000 people were brought to schools, gymnasiums and public parks. -NY Times, CARLOS H. CONDE-
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
First day at ARCC
My first day at ARCC was very stressful. It was even more stressful then my first day at Bethel University because the first day of class I did not have the internet or my books so I had to go to the library for school. Going from attending school to online courses has defiantly proven to be challenging but I think I am finally getting the hang of things.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Protesters
The largest protest against Obama since he took office. The lawn of the white house was filled with people protesting the issue of health care and grew to a complete dissatisfaction of government. People are not only unhappy with the new health care idea but with almost everything Obama has or has not done.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Resturant
Last night my husband took me to Red Lobster. Why to Red Lobster you ask, because I was having one of my very strange pregnancy cravings for crab legs. Let me tell you those crab legs were the best I had ever eaten. Most likely because I was craving them but they were still so delicious. We had a blast they sat us next to this very strange couple who talked nothing else of this random guy that hit on the girlfriend. They even asked they waitress for her opinion. It was a delicious and entertaining evening.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
"dos and donts"
I have learned to try and keep the leads to one or two sentences to keep it concise and not to wordy. I learned not to be vague say it how it is. I also learned to avoid using "is," "are," "was," and "were." I learned to emphasize what is more local because people are more interested in that. I learned not to talk about time and place in leads, or just mention only the topic and not the substance of the story. I also learned not to make lists in leads or exaggerate leads because then it makes the story weaker.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Future fashion
The fall fashion trends seem to defiantly be moving forward. The trend at almost all the fashion shows this year was all about the future. Designers were going as far as using storm-trooper helmets to get their vision across. Some designers were even using the most technological advanced fabrics.
-Star Tribune onine
-Star Tribune onine
Friday, August 28, 2009
3 noteworthy new experiences.
I feel like everyone has such interesting stories and I have nothing but I would say my 3 most noteworthy news experiences are; the time my best friends brother went to Iraq, When I got married, and when I went to New York.
First, I have a best friend and she has a huge family that I have always considered to be like mine. I have know her family since 5th grade. I don't have any brothers so I consider her four brothers my brothers. In her family the parents have a rule that when you turn 18 you have to be going to school, have a job, join the military, or you have to move out. One of the brothers joined the navy and the other joined the army. The brother that joined the navy came home on medical discharge but as for the other brother I was over when "Mom" got the call. He had to go over seas. We all just sat there in silence, which was very rare for a house filled with 6 kids, but there we sat. Finally the youngest brother broke the ice by burping which made everyone laugh. We were on egg shells for that year he was in Iraq, I had never watched the news so much in my life. He came home safely but with horror stories and he was defiantly not the same person but he was home...
Second, I have always felt that news does not always have to be bad new and that the newspapers are filled with to much bad and not enough good but the good is in there somewhere and I personally love to read the wedding announcements. When my husband and I announced to our families that we were engaged it was not pretty. Both of our families thought we were too young to get married. My family understood that we loved each other and they tried to be supportive right away. His family on the other had tried to talk us out of it every chance they could. In the end, they are now supportive and think we did the right thing.
Third, In 2007 I went to New York on a missions trip it was one of the best things that ever happened to me. We all helped so many people. One memory in particular was when we went to a nursing home and said hi to all the residents. This one lady was so happy to see us she kept us there for two hours and for those two hours we sang "Our God is an awesome God" over and over and all we knew was the chorus but to this lady that didn't matter. It was so awesome to know that this lady was so great full for our horrible singing.
First, I have a best friend and she has a huge family that I have always considered to be like mine. I have know her family since 5th grade. I don't have any brothers so I consider her four brothers my brothers. In her family the parents have a rule that when you turn 18 you have to be going to school, have a job, join the military, or you have to move out. One of the brothers joined the navy and the other joined the army. The brother that joined the navy came home on medical discharge but as for the other brother I was over when "Mom" got the call. He had to go over seas. We all just sat there in silence, which was very rare for a house filled with 6 kids, but there we sat. Finally the youngest brother broke the ice by burping which made everyone laugh. We were on egg shells for that year he was in Iraq, I had never watched the news so much in my life. He came home safely but with horror stories and he was defiantly not the same person but he was home...
Second, I have always felt that news does not always have to be bad new and that the newspapers are filled with to much bad and not enough good but the good is in there somewhere and I personally love to read the wedding announcements. When my husband and I announced to our families that we were engaged it was not pretty. Both of our families thought we were too young to get married. My family understood that we loved each other and they tried to be supportive right away. His family on the other had tried to talk us out of it every chance they could. In the end, they are now supportive and think we did the right thing.
Third, In 2007 I went to New York on a missions trip it was one of the best things that ever happened to me. We all helped so many people. One memory in particular was when we went to a nursing home and said hi to all the residents. This one lady was so happy to see us she kept us there for two hours and for those two hours we sang "Our God is an awesome God" over and over and all we knew was the chorus but to this lady that didn't matter. It was so awesome to know that this lady was so great full for our horrible singing.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Introduction.
Hello everyone,
My name is Lashaya (it’s pronounced how it's spelled La shay ya). I went to Bethel University for a year but it’s too expensive, then I went to MN school of cosmetology but I did not enjoy that, and now I am going to ARCC in hopes of figuring out what I am supposed to do with my life.
I got married in October and then got pregnant in December so my husband, Josh, and I will have a little girl soon! I hated English in high school because I was not very good so I am hoping to improve my skills and either learn to love it or appreciate it.
My name is Lashaya (it’s pronounced how it's spelled La shay ya). I went to Bethel University for a year but it’s too expensive, then I went to MN school of cosmetology but I did not enjoy that, and now I am going to ARCC in hopes of figuring out what I am supposed to do with my life.
I got married in October and then got pregnant in December so my husband, Josh, and I will have a little girl soon! I hated English in high school because I was not very good so I am hoping to improve my skills and either learn to love it or appreciate it.
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