"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-

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.

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.

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.      

"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.