By Jeanette Smith on March 7, 2016
Reading Aloud
Boldly Inclusive, Editorial
Peter Elbow, professor emeritus at the University of Massachusetts – Amherst, uses a method of revising writing assignments in his classes that is so simple that it is profound. The professor believes and practices the principle of revising by reading aloud, a simple yet effective method. He makes the claim, and presents extensive first-hand evidence […]
By Jeanette Smith on February 23, 2016
Mississippi, Southern Louisiana, thunderstorm, Tornado
Breaking News, U.S, Weather Alerts
A tornado warning has been issued for Feb. 23, 2016, by the New Orléans National Weather Service. Louisiana cities that could be impacted include Destrehan, Norco, New Sarpy, Central St. Charles Parish. This warning will last until 11:45 a.m. CST. The National Weather Service states that people in these areas should take cover immediately. Move […]
By Jeanette Smith on February 22, 2016
bomb threat
Bomb Threat, Breaking News, U.S
In Amarillo, Texas, on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, a bomb threat put travelers on the Greyhound bus behind their trip destination by three hours, as a result part of I-40 was closed down. Potter County Sheriff’s Office investigated the Greyhound bus and did not find any type of explosive device. The bomb threat was called […]
By Jeanette Smith on February 15, 2016
earthquake, Greece
Breaking News, earthquake, World
On Feb. 15, 2016, at 18:55 UTC, a magnitude (M) 5.3 earthquake rocked land, seven km from Krestena, Greece, with a depth at the epicenter of 15 km. The coordinates for the shaker were reported to be 37.55 N 21.6756 E. At the same time of the 5.3 M quake, two others were reported in close […]
By Jeanette Smith on February 13, 2016
Chicago, death, shooting
Breaking News, Crime, Shooting, U.S
Since Friday, Feb. 11, 2016, according to the Chicago police department, 10 people have been shot and three of them have died. The Chicago Sun-Times is keeping a tracker of all shootings from Feb. 12-16. The tracker is mapping the locations and times of shootings over President’s Day Weekend. At 5:20 a.m. CST on Saturday, […]
By Jeanette Smith on February 10, 2016
Christie
Breaking News, U.S. News
NBC News confirmed, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, that the Republican Governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie, has officially dropped out of the Republican race for the White House. The New Hampshire governor placed sixth in the New Hampshire Republican primary election. The night of the New Hampshire Republican primary, Christie shared with his supporters that […]
By Jeanette Smith on February 8, 2016
blizzard, dangerous travel, Mars, storm, winter weather
Breaking News, U.S, Weather Alerts
Mars, a winter storm will continue on to New England Feb. 8, 2016. The winter storm warning states there will be strong winds and heavy snow causing travel to become dangerous. Southeast Massachusetts is predicted to be hit the hardest with blizzard conditions that will likely cause damage to trees, power outages, and flooding in […]
By Jeanette Smith on February 6, 2016
bomb
Bomb Threat, Breaking News, U.S. News
On Feb. 6, 2016, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at a home in the 5100 block of La Pinta Drive. The home belonged to Dwaine Powell, a 55-year-old Bakersfield, California resident. Powell is a person of interest in a false bomb threat that was called into Bolthouse Farms Industrial Complex, located […]
By Jeanette Smith on January 31, 2016
Colorado, Denver, motorcycle club, shooting, show, Stabbing
Breaking News, Crime, Shooting, U.S. News
Jan. 31, 2016, Denver hosted a motorcycle show that turned deadly. The Denver Police Department reported that rival motorcycle clubs may have been responsible for the shooting and stabbing that took place during the show, where 10,000 people were in attendance. However, they are unsure what caused the eruption of violence at the motorcycle expo. […]
By Jeanette Smith on January 30, 2016
cyclone
Breaking News, Natural Disasters, Weather Alerts, World
Tropical Cyclone Stan has been upgraded to a category 2 storm. The warning was issued at 3:05 a.m. WST Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016. The tropical cyclone is crossing the Pilbara coast, east of Pardoo. The warning zone, includes Bidyadanga to Port Hedland, however, it does not include South Hedland or Port Hedland. The warning also […]