Exercise 5.2

Guest killed at wedding reception – Unusualness and localness both play a part in this story. However, I think unusualness is the strongest reason this was printed in the paper. There are deaths and shootings everyday in Columbus, but this was unusual because it took place at a wedding.http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2008/10/13/west_side_homicide.ART_ART_10-13-08_B4_73BJ9L9.html?sid=101

Columbus day closings – This article was printed because of timeliness and localness. It affects the “local community” – Columbus, and the article is only needed today. It would not be useful to post this same information tomorrow. Timeliness is the major reason this was printed.
http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2008/10/13/columbus_day.ART_ART_10-13-08_B4_73BJ9LB.html?sid=101

Palin's folksy charm a hit in Democratic region – Localness, significance, timeliness, unusualness, and fame were all part of this article’s “ingredients.” Localness comes into play because Palin was in St. Cairsville, Ohio. This is significant to people because it makes an impression when famous people – even Presidential and Vice Presidential candidate – come to the area. It is unusual because the article talks about Palin not speaking badly about Obama, which it said last week the speeches were very negative. Palin’s visit was located in a farmer’s field in front of a barn. This also has fame and timeliness come into play since the elections are getting close. I would say localness and significance are the main factors here.
http://www.dispatchpolitics.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2008/10/13/copy/palin13.ART_ART_10-13-08_A3_5LBJ8UC.html?adsec=politics&sid=101

Ohio's vets get so little so late – Localness is the main factor in this article. The article says, “Ohio is one of the worst places in the country to be a disabled veteran.” With Veterans’ Day coming up, this is somewhat a timely article, but they could have printed it anytime in the next couple weeks. This article is significant and meaningful to many people and families in Ohio.
http://www.dispatchpolitics.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2008/10/13/copy/vet_comp.ART_ART_10-13-08_A1_H0BIPS7.html?adsec=politics&sid=101