Feb 19 2010
Homework Part 3- Leads
a) Straight-news lead
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/19/AR2010021905362.html
Government data released Friday showed that a closely watched measure of inflation fell in January for the first time since 1982, potentially giving the Federal Reserve more leeway to keep interest rates at ultra-low levels.
b) Anecdotal lead
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/olympics/2010/02/win_a_medal_now_what.html
When Julia Mancuso skied to the bottom of the Franz’s Run at Whistler Creekside Thursday afternoon, she looked at the scoreboard, saw herself in first, fell to the ground and began kicking her skis in celebration.
c) Direct address
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0210/32298.html
It may say Monday on your calendars, but for Democrats it still feels like Friday afternoon, when President Barack Obama stuck it to Republicans on national television at the House GOP’s Issues Retreat.
d) Straight news lead
http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2010/02/19/news/local_news/6_storms_cost.txt
| Recent storms cost county $1.5 million | ||||
| By Adam Bednar, Times Staff Writer |
Friday, February 19, 2010 |
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The latest snowstorms cost Carroll County $1.5 million to dig out. Ted Zaleski, county director of management and budget, released an estimated cost of the storms Thursday. – I think that the title, subtitle, and lead all say the same thing. After reading those three lines, I feel like there is no point to read the rest of the article. |
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