The "Albia Buck"
Tony Lovstuen's life forever changed the day he hit the 38 point 307 5/8 scored "Albia Buck," the largest buck ever shot in the world. Hunter all over the world dream about landing a buck the way this 15-year old kid did.
"That buck is in a class all its own. There were hunters from all over the United States, even the world, who were trying to get deer tags to hunt in Iowa because they wanted to hunt the Albia buck," said Dale Ream, an official measurer from Missouri for the Boone & Crockett Club in a previous statement. The club is said to be the most recognized scoring system.
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Iowan Dustin Gaskill also has dreamt about landing a large buck. The recent 170 scored buck he shot was nothing compared to the "Albia Buck," but that won't deter him from the state of Iowa.
“I never shot one that big, but there’s the possibility of always hitting one like that,” he said. “Especially in the state of Iowa.
Last hunting season, Gaskill shot a deer with an arrow. After waiting the standard 45 minutes or so for the deer to fully die, he stepped out of his tree stand only to see the deer run away.
“It wasn’t dead yet,” he said. “It was the biggest buck I ever shot. We just lost the blood trail. Never could find it. The point of the chip is, you don’t need a blood trail. You turn that sucker on and it takes you within 2-5 feet of the deer.”
Gaskill used the “Albia Buck” as an example of not wanting to lose the deer of his life. He said that “Albia Buck,” was a once in a lifetime buck that has made millions of dollars in endorsements. That is part of the reason he created a mircochip to help locate the wounded animal.
Here's a video of the "Albia Buck." The Lovstuen family watched the buck for almost five years.
"They knew everything about him," Gaskill said. "They made him not nocturnal. So they could keep him up during the day. Some people take it really serious."
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Richard Lapchick
Richard Lapchick of The University of Florida produced two articles titled "The Racial and Gender Report Card" and "The Racial and Gender Report Card of Associated Press Sports Editors." Lapchick grades the world of sports in both the media and the profession in terms of race and gender.
The reports cards bring to the light the fact that the white man rules the world. In the APSE article, the number of white males greatly outweighs other categories. The professional sports numbers were better, but still swayed. The piece show that there is still a disparity in the number of women and people of color holding jobs in the sports. However, there has been an increase in diversity among these jobs, a sign that maybe things are getting better.
I thought the most astonishing of all the grades, were the ones recieved by the Assoicate Press Sports Editors. The grades for the total staffs were a C+ for race and an F for gender. For the ediotors, both gender and race received an F. 94% of the editors were white males. Also there were only 20 people of color found in a sports editor position.
To me this is just astounding that the number is so low. I think it's sad to live in a world where you won't even get a chance at a job because of your race or gender.
Some people beleieve that the best person deserves the job. There have been situations where a person gets a job or an increased opportunity because of their race. I have seen in with admittance into school and with head coaching postitions in professional football.
I believe in fairness and an equal opportunity to get a job, but just that. I think there's a fine line, and it can be very difficult to not cross.
Everyone's perceptions are shaped by their unique experiences that make them who they are. It is always going to be hard to please everybody, because everyone is different. I think it's important to be able to refer to these report cards to let us know the progress we are making. Hopefully, the number of women, and people from other racial backrounds will continue getting the opportunities and making their great contributions to the world.
The reports cards bring to the light the fact that the white man rules the world. In the APSE article, the number of white males greatly outweighs other categories. The professional sports numbers were better, but still swayed. The piece show that there is still a disparity in the number of women and people of color holding jobs in the sports. However, there has been an increase in diversity among these jobs, a sign that maybe things are getting better.
I thought the most astonishing of all the grades, were the ones recieved by the Assoicate Press Sports Editors. The grades for the total staffs were a C+ for race and an F for gender. For the ediotors, both gender and race received an F. 94% of the editors were white males. Also there were only 20 people of color found in a sports editor position.
To me this is just astounding that the number is so low. I think it's sad to live in a world where you won't even get a chance at a job because of your race or gender.
Some people beleieve that the best person deserves the job. There have been situations where a person gets a job or an increased opportunity because of their race. I have seen in with admittance into school and with head coaching postitions in professional football.
I believe in fairness and an equal opportunity to get a job, but just that. I think there's a fine line, and it can be very difficult to not cross.
Everyone's perceptions are shaped by their unique experiences that make them who they are. It is always going to be hard to please everybody, because everyone is different. I think it's important to be able to refer to these report cards to let us know the progress we are making. Hopefully, the number of women, and people from other racial backrounds will continue getting the opportunities and making their great contributions to the world.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
For many readers, Twitter has become the new media tool for many news and communication enthusiasts throughout the world. While Twitter continues to grow, many people are left wondering whether or not the information they received is factual. However, Twitter can be used effectively and in a positive way.
The media uses Twitter for good in many ways. First, Twitter can be used to post quick updates and links to larger stories. Sometimes print media doesn't always have luxury to get out information as quickly as television and radio. Therefore Twitter can be used to post small updates and quick useful information. Here, you can sort through short posts and choose to read more about any subject.
Another way the media uses Twitter in a positive way is to promote their stories. Frequently, many readers miss certain stories because they may or may not be in the newspapers. Here you may follow an author and he may post a link to his or her story. As a journalist doing this, you can boost web hits, revenue, and financial viablilty.
To combat any debatable information, many Twitter users follow certain authors, journalists, or celebrities for news. Here readers tend to choose which journalists they find to be the most trustworthy, and then build a reading/media relationship. While doing this, you can find which readers you trust and which information is useful and truthful. Also you can interact with the writers more quickly to
Reporting should never be confused with gossip. Real reporting is based on factual information. When writers using Twitter are reporting factual information, they cite and usually use multiple sources. The media is trying to sway readers in their direction, by only printing truthful and accurate information.
Now that Twitter has become a large landscape of news, many people also think they can relay information. However, the media remains committed to providing the most factual and reputable work possible.
The media uses Twitter for good in many ways. First, Twitter can be used to post quick updates and links to larger stories. Sometimes print media doesn't always have luxury to get out information as quickly as television and radio. Therefore Twitter can be used to post small updates and quick useful information. Here, you can sort through short posts and choose to read more about any subject.
Another way the media uses Twitter in a positive way is to promote their stories. Frequently, many readers miss certain stories because they may or may not be in the newspapers. Here you may follow an author and he may post a link to his or her story. As a journalist doing this, you can boost web hits, revenue, and financial viablilty.
To combat any debatable information, many Twitter users follow certain authors, journalists, or celebrities for news. Here readers tend to choose which journalists they find to be the most trustworthy, and then build a reading/media relationship. While doing this, you can find which readers you trust and which information is useful and truthful. Also you can interact with the writers more quickly to
Reporting should never be confused with gossip. Real reporting is based on factual information. When writers using Twitter are reporting factual information, they cite and usually use multiple sources. The media is trying to sway readers in their direction, by only printing truthful and accurate information.
Now that Twitter has become a large landscape of news, many people also think they can relay information. However, the media remains committed to providing the most factual and reputable work possible.
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