Separation of Church and...Sex?

The story caught my attention because of its headline. It is rare to see anything to do with sex and church in the same sentence, and this headline had that.

Also, the fact that it comes from the pastor makes it even more interesting, especially in light of everything else that is going on in the world.

The story lived up to its promise by explaining the headline, and it gave a solid explanation. The pastor has written books about the subject, and he talks about keeping intimacy alive in marriages.

The main point of the story is the pastor's message urging married couples to keep sex and intimacy alive in marriages. He says that it keeps marriages healthy and makes every other aspect of life easier, including work and dealing with the kids.

The story started off with an explanation of the headline, and it continued on like a narrative. It was organized in an A-Z fashion, as it explained Mr. Young and his history, and continued on to the future.

It did link a few main points to make the story work. It linked Mr. Young's belief that sex is important im marriage, some examples of that, how couples and other parishioners feel about it, and how people will continue to practice his philosophy.

I did not know that there were pastors that spread this kind of message, and it was very interesting to me, and it made a lot of sense. The only unanswered question I had was "what are some real life reactions to the practice?" and "has it improved any marriages?"

It has a normal summary lede, and it covers the basics of the headline.

Detective Doyle Saves the Day

NEW YORK CITY – A suspected French drug dealer was shot and killed Sunday while being pursued by NYPD Detective Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle. After a long and costly chase, Pierre Jeantot was subdued with deadly force.
Doyle was alerted to Jeantot’s presence after shots were fired at him from a nearby rooftop on 35th St. One of Jeantot’s shots missed Doyle and killed Betty B. Badluck, 63, of the Bronx.
Detective Doyle attempted to catch Jeantot as the Frenchman sniped from the top of the building, but only found the rifle and shell casings on the roof. After spotting Jeantot fleeing on foot on the ground below, Doyle followed him.
Jeantot boarded the 35th St. train before Doyle could get to him. The detective then proceeded to commandeer a car and catch the train at its next scheduled stop on 15th St.
After Horatio C. Hornblower, the conductor, was alerted by Doyle that Jeantot was wanted by the police, he attempted to subdue him (Jeantot), and was shot and killed. The other shooting casualty on the train was Roland Evans, 34, of the NYPD. The trainman, Peter Howe, 27, died of a heart attack at the controls.
The train then crashed into a stationary train, flinging the passengers inside. Doyle maintained his chase and arrived at 15th St. in time to see Jeantot flee the train. Jeantot apparently suffered minor injuries during the train crash.
The detective shot Jeantot once in the back, effectively subduing him in his efforts to escape once again.
A heroin operation that allegedly involved Jeantot had been under watch by Doyle and his partner Buddy “Cloudy” Russo. Police believe that Jeantot had been sent to assassinate Doyle.
According to Homeland Security records, the Frenchman had entered the United States on a flight from Paris twelve days earlier.
Doyle has since been commended by the NYPD commissioner for his bravery and quick thinking. “Doyle’s use of deadly force was justified under the circumstances. We will continue a vigorous and thorough investigation into what appears to be a major smuggling operation,” said Ruth L. Ess, commissioner of the NYPD.
Jeantot had fired at Doyle several times throughout the chase, therefore endangering his life.
The NYPD will continue to be vigilant in its investigation. “We will not sit still while drug dealers walk our streets,” said Ess.

Saying Goodbye to Tuba Man

This was a very interesting, sad, and compelling story. It caught my eye because I had previous knowledge of the "tuba man," and his overwhelming importance to the city of Seattle.

The headline is what really caught my eye, because it involved the entire city of Seattle saying goodbye to someone, which meant that he was of great importance. The photograph also caught my eye because it had a picture of a lot of people in mourning.

The story lived up to the promise that it gave. There was a detailed background of his works and why everyone knew him, which explained his great importance to the city. It also detailed his death and the things that he did that made him so famous.

The main point of the story was his death and the enormous loss that it was to the city and all of its sports fans. He was known for keeping all sports fans upbeat and involved even in the toughest of times and longest of seasons.

The story was a narrative with many details about the situation. It was organized as most any story involving the death of an important figure would be; it started with his trademark doings and sayings, and ended with an impression that everyone will remember.

The story linked several important points. It linked his trademarks and why he was known, what he did for the citizens emotionally and mentally, his death, and the difference that has been made by his works. They followed a logical order.

I did not know that he had been involved in such a vicious attack, and that that was the reason for his death. I also did not know that he was very proficient with many other instruments. I was not left with any unanswered questions at the end of the story.

The story was sad as well as uplifting, as it showed that even the smallest of acts can be remembered and have a lasting impression.

Mitch Mitchell, Drummer for Jimi Hendrix, Dead at 62

This story caught my attention because I have been an avid fan of Jimi Hendrix's music for years, and he was the reason that I started playing guitar. The part of the headline that caught my attention was the name: Jimi Hendrix.

The story lived up to what I hoped it would be, as it gave a comprehensive background on Mitch Mitchell's life and explained how he got involved with the Jimi Hendrix Experience. The main point of the story was Mitch Mitchell's death, and his importance to the revolutionary band.

The story was a straightforward narrative about Mitchell's life and how he got involved in the band that changed rock and roll forever.

The story did have some main points that it stuck to. The most important point is the fact that Mitchell died Wednesday of unknown causes. He was one of two Englishmen in the band. He was quickly recruited by Hendrix after Hendrix saw him play in a New York Club. He is surived by his wife, mother, a daughter, and two grandchildren. He was part of a group that forever changed music.

The points followed a logical order, as it went from the main news (his death) to how he got involved in the band, their work, and left off with who he is survived by and what the legacy of their work is today. Mitchell is remembered for "playing a light, loose counterpoint to explosive guitar." (A27)

Though I have always been a big fan of Jimi Hendrix and his music, I never knew how the other members of the band got involved and it was interesting to see how young they were and how they didn't know where it was headed. I was not left with any unanswered questions.

The type of lede used in the story is a "who" lede, as it involved the death of a person and goes in depth with what happened.

To the Polls!

DURHAM, N.H. – A steady flow of resident and student voters greeted voting officials and hit the polls at Oyster River High School on Election Day.

At 8:50 a.m., there were fairly long lines for both the voters already registered in Durham, and those who wanted to register on Election Day. Supporters with signs were calm but vigilant in trying to sway people’s votes.

A long line of supporters lined the sidewalk on the way to the polls, in hopes that they could get more votes for the candidates that they support. Everything appeared to be in order.

Voting official Tom Richardson helped funnel registered voters into the high school and maintained order outside. “There’s been a very steady flow of voters since the polls opened, and the day’s barely begun,” Richardson said. “Everything has gone smoothly so far,” he added.

Every voter seemed to have his or her own reasons for voting. “It might be bad to say, but I’m pretty indifferent,” said University of New Hampshire sophomore Sydney Karoline Fitzpatrick, 19, a native of Billerica, MA. Her stance was echoed by UNH junior Matthew John Powers, 21, a native of Harpswell, ME. “All my friends were on me about voting, so I felt like I should get out here and do it,” Powers said.

Other voters were more enthusiastic about going through the whole process. “It’s a historic election and I feel like I need to do my part, but it’s exciting at the same time” said UNH sophomore, 19, and native of Romania Oana Tutuianu.

There appeared to be lots of groups of friends coming together to vote. Powers stood in line with his friend Paul Deturk. “It’s a little chilly out here, so it’s a lot more tolerable to wait in all these stupid lines if you have a buddy with you,” Powers joked.

While everyone has their own reasons for voting, it cannot be denied that this election is important, and it has historical significance. “We’re either going to have our first black president, or our first female Vice President,” said Caribou, ME native Cale Dubay, who is 21. “That’s a pretty big deal, and I just want what’s going to be best for our country not only now, but into the future,” Dubay added.

Vans provided by Barack Obama and the Democratic Party carried UNH students from seven different locations on campus to different voting places. Obama has focused much of his campaign on the young voters.

“That’s what swayed me,” said Londonderry, NH native Michael Francis Peabody. “He (Obama) appeals to younger voters, and he’s going to make big changes if he is elected, which is why I’m voting for him” Peabody added.

Dubay echoed his support for Obama. “Changes need to be made, and he’s got all the tools to do it,” said Dubay. Tutuianu agreed. “I’m a Democrat, so I guess I’d vote for whoever was running, but I support Obama,” she said.

While it is not every voter’s first time being eligible to vote, many are voting for the first time. “I’ve been eligible to vote before, but this is my first time. I guess it’s the perfect time to start,” said Powers. “This is my first time being eligible to vote, so I feel like it’s my duty to do it,” said Fitzpatrick.