By: Chet Gardner
The Utah State women’s tennis team lost a nail-biter, 4-3 to Weber State Wednesday at the Sports Academy and Racquet Club.
The long and exciting match came down to the very last set. USU had won the doubles point and had also won at No. 1 and No. 3 singles. So with the overall score deadlocked at 3-3 going into the final match, the No. 6 singles between USU’s Britney Watts and WSU’s Elsje Beneke, was do or die.
The matchup was the only one to go to all three sets. Watts won the first set 7-5 and Beneke won the second 6-3. That led to a heartbreaking defeat for Watts and ultimately USU on the third and final set 6-4.
Watts was getting into it and played hard all the way to the end. “I fought my guts out, I left my heart on the court, and the whole time I thought I was gonna win the match.” She said, following her match that lasted over two and a half hours.
The Aggies first home match of the season got off to a good start however with Hailey Swenson and Bridgette Strickland winning their doubles matchup against Weber State’s Caroline Drugge and Britiny Moore 9-7. Monica Abella and Carla Limon followed suit for the Aggies, defeating Karlie Hancock and Elsje Beneke of Weber State, 8-6 in the second doubles matchup. That secured the doubles point for USU.
USU sophomore Hailey Swenson dominated at No. 1 singles, winning 6-0, 6-0 against WSU’s Greyce Farias, and fellow Aggie freshman Monica Abella defeated the Wildcats' Caroline Drugge, 6-2, 7-6, at the No. 3 position.
Aggies coach Christian Wright was pleased with the team effort, but was obviously disappointed after the loss. “I thought it was a good team effort.” He said. “We’re kind of bummed a little because we didn’t get it in the end, but the focus was there, and the fight was there.”
“It came down to that last match, and it was hard fought, she [Watts] gave everything she had, and a couple points are all it really boiled down to,” Coach Wright said. “It happens, we just got to learn from it and come back a little sharper the next time.”
The loss drops the Aggies to 1-7 on the season.
USU will play host to the Idaho State Bengals Wednesday, Mar. 4 at 1 p.m. at the Sports Academy and Racquet Club, where admission to USU games are free to the public. The matchup between ISU and Utah State will be the second this season. Utah State took the first match 6-1 in Pocatello Jan. 22.
Although the Aggies were noticeably disappointed after the loss they are going to use it as motivation and move on.
“I think it was good for our team, we came together and we cheered.” Watts said. “This is just gonna fire me up for the rest of my matches.”
February 26, 2009
February 24, 2009
Final Media Pitch
February 19, 2009
Charles McCollum, Managing editor
The Herald Journal
75 West 300 North
Logan, UT, 84321
Financial Independence is for Anyone
Local organization teaches investing
Dear Charles McCollum,
I want to let you know that anyone can be financially independent when they learn and follow the concepts taught at the Cache Valley Area Investors Association (CVAIA).
Preston Parker is the president and founder of the non-profit organization that teaches people how to invest.
If people learn the right mentality and approaches to investing, they can all be successful in what they desire. People should be able to spend their time doing something they love, not just a job that provides an income. Passive Income largely makes this possible. CVAIA teaches people how to increase passive income. CVAIA embraces the Law of Attraction, Law of Abundance, and Law of Exchange. They practice the methods found in the ideologies of books including Rich Dad Poor Dad, The Wealthy Barber, The Millionaire Next Door, Atlas Shrugged, The Automatic Millionaire, and The Secret. CVAIA began in August 2007 and now has members from many geographical locations and from all walks of life. The members come together with the same belief: that education mitigates the risk of investing.
Parker brings in experts on any concerns members may have. Anyone is invited to attend the meetings held every other Thursday, 7 p.m. at the Cache County Chamber of Commerce. There is also a facebook group under CVAIA. Visit the website for more info at www.cvaia.com, and we’ll see you there!
Thanks,
Chet Gardner
PR spokesman CVAIA
Charles McCollum, Managing editor
The Herald Journal
75 West 300 North
Logan, UT, 84321
Financial Independence is for Anyone
Local organization teaches investing
Dear Charles McCollum,
I want to let you know that anyone can be financially independent when they learn and follow the concepts taught at the Cache Valley Area Investors Association (CVAIA).
Preston Parker is the president and founder of the non-profit organization that teaches people how to invest.
If people learn the right mentality and approaches to investing, they can all be successful in what they desire. People should be able to spend their time doing something they love, not just a job that provides an income. Passive Income largely makes this possible. CVAIA teaches people how to increase passive income. CVAIA embraces the Law of Attraction, Law of Abundance, and Law of Exchange. They practice the methods found in the ideologies of books including Rich Dad Poor Dad, The Wealthy Barber, The Millionaire Next Door, Atlas Shrugged, The Automatic Millionaire, and The Secret. CVAIA began in August 2007 and now has members from many geographical locations and from all walks of life. The members come together with the same belief: that education mitigates the risk of investing.
Parker brings in experts on any concerns members may have. Anyone is invited to attend the meetings held every other Thursday, 7 p.m. at the Cache County Chamber of Commerce. There is also a facebook group under CVAIA. Visit the website for more info at www.cvaia.com, and we’ll see you there!
Thanks,
Chet Gardner
PR spokesman CVAIA
February 23, 2009
Final: Press Release 4
For Immediate Release
Date: February 22, 2009
Contact info: Robert Steed, Head of Delegation
Aggie Special Olympics provides awesome experience for Athletes
Three local athletes compete at world games
The Aggie Special Olympics Team, which provides athletic competition in many sports for many special cache valley athletes, had three of their athletes compete at the world games in Boise, Idaho recently. Matt Szorick competed in cross-country skiing, Travis McWilliams competed in snowboarding and Melissa Smith competed in snowshoeing.
The Aggie Special Olympics is a university-sponsored and state-sponsored organization that has between 35 and 40 actively participating athletes. It is the biggest team in the state which has roughly 2 to 3 thousand Special Olympic athletes from teams all over the state.
Robert Steed, Head of Delegation (HOD) for Aggie Special Olympics loves being with the athletes and teaching them. “It’s the best experience ever while going to Utah State.” Steed said. “You just get to help them with sports that they absolutely love, it’s a blast!”
For each sport there are several divisions for each skill level. Each division gives out medals at each event. There are state events every couple of months with different sports being played each time. In the past state event Szorick, McWilliams, and Smith received a gold medal in their respective sports. Their names were then put into a hat with the other gold medalists, and they were among the names chosen to compete at the world games.
The athletes and coaches are now preparing for the next state games which will be held on Mar. 27. The events will include bowling, volleyball, and unified volleyball. Unified volleyball is where the athletes and their coaches play together in the event.
The second Saturday in May the Aggie Special Olympics will be having a fund-raiser where there will be a torch run, using the official Olympic torch. The run will be approximately three miles in Logan.
The USU Special Olympics Team website says, “The Special Olympics oath is, “Let me win; but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” These athletes are not special because of their disability; they are special because they have the extraordinary ability to lift spirits of all those who come in contact with them.”
Steed is in agreement with that. “You can’t help but be happy when you’re around the athletes,” He said. “They don’t care who you are they just love to have people help them out.”
The Aggie Special Olympics is always willing to take any volunteers to help coach the athletes. Feel free to contact me or get more info at the website. Go to usu.edu and put "USU Special Olympics" in the search box.
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Chet Gardner,
Utah State University student
chet.gardner@aggiemail.usu.edu
Date: February 22, 2009
Contact info: Robert Steed, Head of Delegation
Aggie Special Olympics provides awesome experience for Athletes
Three local athletes compete at world games
The Aggie Special Olympics Team, which provides athletic competition in many sports for many special cache valley athletes, had three of their athletes compete at the world games in Boise, Idaho recently. Matt Szorick competed in cross-country skiing, Travis McWilliams competed in snowboarding and Melissa Smith competed in snowshoeing.
The Aggie Special Olympics is a university-sponsored and state-sponsored organization that has between 35 and 40 actively participating athletes. It is the biggest team in the state which has roughly 2 to 3 thousand Special Olympic athletes from teams all over the state.
Robert Steed, Head of Delegation (HOD) for Aggie Special Olympics loves being with the athletes and teaching them. “It’s the best experience ever while going to Utah State.” Steed said. “You just get to help them with sports that they absolutely love, it’s a blast!”
For each sport there are several divisions for each skill level. Each division gives out medals at each event. There are state events every couple of months with different sports being played each time. In the past state event Szorick, McWilliams, and Smith received a gold medal in their respective sports. Their names were then put into a hat with the other gold medalists, and they were among the names chosen to compete at the world games.
The athletes and coaches are now preparing for the next state games which will be held on Mar. 27. The events will include bowling, volleyball, and unified volleyball. Unified volleyball is where the athletes and their coaches play together in the event.
The second Saturday in May the Aggie Special Olympics will be having a fund-raiser where there will be a torch run, using the official Olympic torch. The run will be approximately three miles in Logan.
The USU Special Olympics Team website says, “The Special Olympics oath is, “Let me win; but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” These athletes are not special because of their disability; they are special because they have the extraordinary ability to lift spirits of all those who come in contact with them.”
Steed is in agreement with that. “You can’t help but be happy when you’re around the athletes,” He said. “They don’t care who you are they just love to have people help them out.”
The Aggie Special Olympics is always willing to take any volunteers to help coach the athletes. Feel free to contact me or get more info at the website. Go to usu.edu and put "USU Special Olympics" in the search box.
-END-
Chet Gardner,
Utah State University student
chet.gardner@aggiemail.usu.edu
February 19, 2009
Utah Statesman article III (Oldham)
By: Chet Gardner
Aggies get one win in the weekend tournament
The Utah State softball team continued their tough preseason schedule this past weekend at the Campbell-Cartier Tournament in San Diego where they posted a 1-4 record.
The rainy weekend was highlighted by an upset over UC Santa Barbara 6-5 on Friday afternoon.
“We told our team going into the tournament, my concern was where our minds were mentally, to go in and play 5 of the top 30 teams in the country,” Coach Candi Letts said. “And honestly, I think the girls did a great job, we came out that first night and played San Diego State to eight innings and they’re ranked 24. By all rights we probably should have won that game we just didn’t get the timely hit we needed,” She said.
After losing a tough one in the first game 3-1, a game in which USU pitcher Lindsey Benson pitched a two-hitter to no avail, the Aggies showed their toughness and jumped on Santa Barbara 6-0 early.
The big lead was started in the first inning after a triple by senior Jeanine Hernandez which scored the first two runs. After the Aggies got the six run lead Santa Barbara fought it back to 6-5 after six innings. But Lindsey Benson came in to pitch the seventh and held the one-run lead for the Aggie victory.
Coach Letts said she was proud of how the team showed resilience, coming back after a tough loss and beating a good Santa Barbara team.
After a couple of rough losses against no. 10 Washington and no. 24 Long Beach State, Utah State showed some toughness once again in the last game of the weekend against no. 8 Stanford. USU eventually fell to Stanford 9-5.
In the game against Stanford, the Aggies fell behind 7-0 after the first three and a half innings. USU Sophomore Megan McDonald got her fourth RBI of the season in the bottom of the fourth to cut it to 7-1, but Stanford would later add two more runs to go up 9-1. But in the sixth the Aggies struck for four runs, capped by a three-run homer by freshman Rayna Bradshaw to make it 9-5, which would eventually be the final score.
The Aggies are now 3-7 on the season.
Coach Letts was very excited about the play of three freshmen over the weekend, Gina Rawls, Rayna Bradshaw and Jasmine Harris. “Gina had a really good weekend at the plate,” she said. “Jasmine has stepped in and played shortstop after we lost Kelly to injury.”
USU will have a week off before taking the field again in the Diamond Devil Invitational in Tempe, Arizona on Feb. 27 through Mar. 1, where they will play five games.
The Aggie softball team is excited about playing such good competition. “Our kids look at it as an opportunity to play the best teams in the country, and to prepare ourselves for our conference,” Letts said. “The girls know when it counts, and if we apply what we’ve learned from playing the best teams in the country we’ll be better because of it.”
-chet.gardner@aggiemail.usu.edu
Aggies get one win in the weekend tournament
The Utah State softball team continued their tough preseason schedule this past weekend at the Campbell-Cartier Tournament in San Diego where they posted a 1-4 record.
The rainy weekend was highlighted by an upset over UC Santa Barbara 6-5 on Friday afternoon.
“We told our team going into the tournament, my concern was where our minds were mentally, to go in and play 5 of the top 30 teams in the country,” Coach Candi Letts said. “And honestly, I think the girls did a great job, we came out that first night and played San Diego State to eight innings and they’re ranked 24. By all rights we probably should have won that game we just didn’t get the timely hit we needed,” She said.
After losing a tough one in the first game 3-1, a game in which USU pitcher Lindsey Benson pitched a two-hitter to no avail, the Aggies showed their toughness and jumped on Santa Barbara 6-0 early.
The big lead was started in the first inning after a triple by senior Jeanine Hernandez which scored the first two runs. After the Aggies got the six run lead Santa Barbara fought it back to 6-5 after six innings. But Lindsey Benson came in to pitch the seventh and held the one-run lead for the Aggie victory.
Coach Letts said she was proud of how the team showed resilience, coming back after a tough loss and beating a good Santa Barbara team.
After a couple of rough losses against no. 10 Washington and no. 24 Long Beach State, Utah State showed some toughness once again in the last game of the weekend against no. 8 Stanford. USU eventually fell to Stanford 9-5.
In the game against Stanford, the Aggies fell behind 7-0 after the first three and a half innings. USU Sophomore Megan McDonald got her fourth RBI of the season in the bottom of the fourth to cut it to 7-1, but Stanford would later add two more runs to go up 9-1. But in the sixth the Aggies struck for four runs, capped by a three-run homer by freshman Rayna Bradshaw to make it 9-5, which would eventually be the final score.
The Aggies are now 3-7 on the season.
Coach Letts was very excited about the play of three freshmen over the weekend, Gina Rawls, Rayna Bradshaw and Jasmine Harris. “Gina had a really good weekend at the plate,” she said. “Jasmine has stepped in and played shortstop after we lost Kelly to injury.”
USU will have a week off before taking the field again in the Diamond Devil Invitational in Tempe, Arizona on Feb. 27 through Mar. 1, where they will play five games.
The Aggie softball team is excited about playing such good competition. “Our kids look at it as an opportunity to play the best teams in the country, and to prepare ourselves for our conference,” Letts said. “The girls know when it counts, and if we apply what we’ve learned from playing the best teams in the country we’ll be better because of it.”
-chet.gardner@aggiemail.usu.edu
Current Events: Economical Stimulus (Oldham)
I don't consider myself politically savvy, but I have a few opinions on the new economic stimulus plan. In my humble opinion it seems as if this could be hurtful to the American people. I feel that if people aren't allowed to fail, and see what they did wrong, they will do it again. Look at the housing market and people who were in way over their head. Now that they can't pay their mortgage, they will get bailed out at the expense of the American people. No lesson learned.
In my life I've learned a few times through trial and error. For instance my freshman year at college I didn't have good habits in my studying and school life. In consequence I received bad grades. However, I learned that if I did the same I would continue to get bad grades and waste money and not be able to graduate. Therefore I changed and in turn got much better grades ever since.
There could be some good from the stimulus, but it seems there is a better way.
In my life I've learned a few times through trial and error. For instance my freshman year at college I didn't have good habits in my studying and school life. In consequence I received bad grades. However, I learned that if I did the same I would continue to get bad grades and waste money and not be able to graduate. Therefore I changed and in turn got much better grades ever since.
There could be some good from the stimulus, but it seems there is a better way.
February 12, 2009
"Sports also paying a price amid struggling economy" (Oldham)
An article written by: Michael McCarthy, USA TODAY
This article is interesting because it talks about how even the economy of sports is struggling. While I believe that is very true for a lot of new or low-budget sports, I'm not ready to concede to the notion quite yet. I believe ticket prices may drop, even though there have been no signs of it yet. I believe more people will buy better TV's (HD, flatscreen, or just bigger), and will be just as religious about their respective sports. It will drive up the market for sports games, and perhaps drop sales in tickets. However with the increase of price each year it doesn't seem that some teams appear to be hurting (ex: Yankees, Red Sox, Celtics).
It'll be interesting to see how the next year plays out in the economy of sports, but for now I wouldn't be too worried about it.
This article is interesting because it talks about how even the economy of sports is struggling. While I believe that is very true for a lot of new or low-budget sports, I'm not ready to concede to the notion quite yet. I believe ticket prices may drop, even though there have been no signs of it yet. I believe more people will buy better TV's (HD, flatscreen, or just bigger), and will be just as religious about their respective sports. It will drive up the market for sports games, and perhaps drop sales in tickets. However with the increase of price each year it doesn't seem that some teams appear to be hurting (ex: Yankees, Red Sox, Celtics).
It'll be interesting to see how the next year plays out in the economy of sports, but for now I wouldn't be too worried about it.
February 11, 2009
Current Events: My thoughts on the possible change of USU logo (Oldham)
I find myself saddened that the U-state logo may be phased out within the next few years. It seems the goal is to get back to identifying the institution with one logo. The A, in my opinion, is much less distinguishable and indentified than the U-state logo. How many U-state logos are out there? On the other hand, there are many universities who use an A logo. When people see the U-state logo nationally, people can identify and the same can’t necessarily be said about the A. I like both logos and understand the history of the A. Ideally I hope that something can be agreed upon to keep both.
"On the internet nobody knows you're a dog" (Krebs)
I think that this cartoon was hilarious and there is a lot of truth to that. It makes you realize how risky the world wide web is. It also helps you realize the responsibility we have personally and as a society to do what is right. These days it's easy to get caught and for people to find out any information they need on you.
[Source: http://www.unc.edu/depts/jomc/academics/dri/idog.html]
Facebook Article:
There is a lot of truth to this article in the fact that "friends" on facebook might not necessarily be close friends and you might not want them knowing some of the things you have on there. For me personally, I don't put anything on my facebook that I don't care to be shared with people I have as "friends", but I know not everyone thinks that way. The part about your parents knowing about your life might be bad if you're in high school, but I wouldn't be too worried about that now. I think Facebook is good for what it is for.... which could be different for different people.
[Source: http://www.shanekrebs.com/jcom/fcbook.swf]
[Source: http://www.unc.edu/depts/jomc/academics/dri/idog.html]
Facebook Article:
There is a lot of truth to this article in the fact that "friends" on facebook might not necessarily be close friends and you might not want them knowing some of the things you have on there. For me personally, I don't put anything on my facebook that I don't care to be shared with people I have as "friends", but I know not everyone thinks that way. The part about your parents knowing about your life might be bad if you're in high school, but I wouldn't be too worried about that now. I think Facebook is good for what it is for.... which could be different for different people.
[Source: http://www.shanekrebs.com/jcom/fcbook.swf]
February 09, 2009
Response to article in PRweek: "New Social Network hopes to spur economic conversation" (Oldham)
New social network hopes to spur economic conversation
I think that this is a move in the right direction and I hope that this site gains some traction. It seems that if done right it will give people the freedom and voice they deserve instead of depending more and more on the government.
We all want to know where our money is going and better yet, have a say in where it goes. With all of the government spending sometimes this is the case.
Schools seems to always be one of the first to be cut, and I often wonder why does it have to be that way. It's just a quick fix that will hurt us big time in the future.
Everyone in a position as important as the government needs accountability.
I think that this is a move in the right direction and I hope that this site gains some traction. It seems that if done right it will give people the freedom and voice they deserve instead of depending more and more on the government.
We all want to know where our money is going and better yet, have a say in where it goes. With all of the government spending sometimes this is the case.
Schools seems to always be one of the first to be cut, and I often wonder why does it have to be that way. It's just a quick fix that will hurt us big time in the future.
Everyone in a position as important as the government needs accountability.
February 08, 2009
Utah Statesman article II (Oldham)
By: Chet Gardner
Aggies are ready to play ball
Utah State softball is ready to get the 2009 season started. They have been practicing for the spring season for nearly a month now, most of which has been in less-than-friendly weather. They are set to open the season at the Red Desert Classic in St. George today where they will face 12th ranked Tennessee.
USU is returning six starters from last year’s team that ended up at 14-34 and 2-15 in conference play. The Aggies lost two key players from last year’s team in Kayla Dunn and Amy Schaible, both all-WAC selections for 2008. However, USU is returning its leading hitters in batting average and totals hits from last season. Sophomore Kelley Kaneshiro hit .359 while Emily Reilly had 46 hits last season. They are returning 12 players from last year’s team.
“We won’t know how good we really are until we play and see how we handle the pressure” Coach Candi Letts said about this year’s club. “It’ll be good playing somebody besides ourselves, and seeing live pitching from other kids.”
Senior pitcher Lindsey Benson said, “I’m more prepared this year than any year.” That could be a good sign for the Aggies. Lindsey had 136 strikeouts last year which is good for sixth all-time on the Aggies single season strikeout list. She has 290 K’s for her career which puts her at seventh all time for Aggie pitchers.
The Aggies were recently slated at number seven on the WAC preseason polls while Fresno State was picked to repeat as champions. The team acknowledges where they are at in the standings but refuse to concede. “We understand why we’re there, we definitely don’t except that but understand that we’re there based a lot on last year. Every year is different, and they need to prove themselves” Coach Letts said. “It is motivation for us.”
USU’s Benson doesn’t really think about the polls, and says it doesn’t really matter. “We’re looking forward to the season, I think we’re gonna surprise a lot of people this year” She said.
Utah State is gearing up for what appears to be a very tough preseason schedule. They acknowledge that it is good to have a tough preseason schedule to prepare them for what really matters: conference play. Benson said that their goal is to have a winning record this season and to finish off the conference season in the top three going into the tournament.
Coach Letts and Benson both agree that everyone seems to be a lot more committed this year, in focusing on team chemistry and just playing well together. “We’re all in it to win it, and everyone is working hard on and off the field” Benson said.
The Aggies are set to play Tennessee at 10:30 a.m. today and will play Loyola Marymount immediately following that game. Saturday they will play another back to back against Northern Colorado and Utah. They will finish the tournament in a game against Idaho State on Sunday.
-chet.gardner @aggiemail.usu.edu
Aggies are ready to play ball
Utah State softball is ready to get the 2009 season started. They have been practicing for the spring season for nearly a month now, most of which has been in less-than-friendly weather. They are set to open the season at the Red Desert Classic in St. George today where they will face 12th ranked Tennessee.
USU is returning six starters from last year’s team that ended up at 14-34 and 2-15 in conference play. The Aggies lost two key players from last year’s team in Kayla Dunn and Amy Schaible, both all-WAC selections for 2008. However, USU is returning its leading hitters in batting average and totals hits from last season. Sophomore Kelley Kaneshiro hit .359 while Emily Reilly had 46 hits last season. They are returning 12 players from last year’s team.
“We won’t know how good we really are until we play and see how we handle the pressure” Coach Candi Letts said about this year’s club. “It’ll be good playing somebody besides ourselves, and seeing live pitching from other kids.”
Senior pitcher Lindsey Benson said, “I’m more prepared this year than any year.” That could be a good sign for the Aggies. Lindsey had 136 strikeouts last year which is good for sixth all-time on the Aggies single season strikeout list. She has 290 K’s for her career which puts her at seventh all time for Aggie pitchers.
The Aggies were recently slated at number seven on the WAC preseason polls while Fresno State was picked to repeat as champions. The team acknowledges where they are at in the standings but refuse to concede. “We understand why we’re there, we definitely don’t except that but understand that we’re there based a lot on last year. Every year is different, and they need to prove themselves” Coach Letts said. “It is motivation for us.”
USU’s Benson doesn’t really think about the polls, and says it doesn’t really matter. “We’re looking forward to the season, I think we’re gonna surprise a lot of people this year” She said.
Utah State is gearing up for what appears to be a very tough preseason schedule. They acknowledge that it is good to have a tough preseason schedule to prepare them for what really matters: conference play. Benson said that their goal is to have a winning record this season and to finish off the conference season in the top three going into the tournament.
Coach Letts and Benson both agree that everyone seems to be a lot more committed this year, in focusing on team chemistry and just playing well together. “We’re all in it to win it, and everyone is working hard on and off the field” Benson said.
The Aggies are set to play Tennessee at 10:30 a.m. today and will play Loyola Marymount immediately following that game. Saturday they will play another back to back against Northern Colorado and Utah. They will finish the tournament in a game against Idaho State on Sunday.
-chet.gardner @aggiemail.usu.edu
February 04, 2009
FInal Press Release 3: Cause Promotion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: February 4, 2009
Contact: Preston Parker, president and founder CVAIA
E-mail: pp-cvaia@hotmail.com
Phone: 435-257-1155
Investing for Financial Independence
CVAIA helps people gain financial freedom
LOGAN, Utah – Preston Parker, president and founder of Cache Valley Area Investors Association (CVAIA) stresses that people should be able to spend their time doing what they love, not just a job that provides an income. The message CVAIA brings is if people learn the right mentality and approaches to investing, they can be successful in what they desire.
CVAIA is a non-profit organization that teaches people how to invest. Parker realized in the summer of 2007 that many of his ideologies he knew, and was practicing, were working. He realized that most people don’t understand these financial concepts, even he didn’t understand before. Parker said, “It is education, but it’s all about how you practice it.”
The foundation of financial independence is financial health and wealth which is achieved first by physical, mental, social, and spiritual health and wealth. One of the problems associated with the economic downfall is not being able to understand these concepts. “Anyone can be financially independent,” Parker said. “The philosophy is to get passive income above their expenses.”
CVAIA is a member-driven group that is held together through people helping each other out through networking and other means. It is a group of everyday people who have learned to be very successful in handling finances. Parker brings in experts on any concerns members may have. He has the philosophy of never, ever, ever investing in something you are not comfortable with.
If people learn the right mentality and approaches to investing, they can all be successful in what they desire. People should be able to spend their time doing something they love, not just a job that provides an income. Passive Income largely makes this possible. Cache Valley Area Investors Association (CVAIA) teaches people how to increase passive income. CVAIA embraces the Law of Attraction, Law of Abundance, and Law of Exchange. They practice the methods found in the ideologies of books including Rich Dad Poor Dad, The Wealthy Barber, The Millionaire Next Door, Atlas Shrugged, The Automatic Millionaire, and The Secret. CVAIA began in August 2007 and now has members from many geographical locations and from all walks of life. The members come together with the same belief: that education mitigates the risk of investing.
Anyone is invited to attend the meetings held every other Thursday, 7 p.m. at the Cache County Chamber of Commerce. There is also a facebook group under CVAIA. Visit the website for more info at www.cvaia.com.
Chet Gardner
chet.gardner@aggiemail.usu.edu
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Date: February 4, 2009
Contact: Preston Parker, president and founder CVAIA
E-mail: pp-cvaia@hotmail.com
Phone: 435-257-1155
Investing for Financial Independence
CVAIA helps people gain financial freedom
LOGAN, Utah – Preston Parker, president and founder of Cache Valley Area Investors Association (CVAIA) stresses that people should be able to spend their time doing what they love, not just a job that provides an income. The message CVAIA brings is if people learn the right mentality and approaches to investing, they can be successful in what they desire.
CVAIA is a non-profit organization that teaches people how to invest. Parker realized in the summer of 2007 that many of his ideologies he knew, and was practicing, were working. He realized that most people don’t understand these financial concepts, even he didn’t understand before. Parker said, “It is education, but it’s all about how you practice it.”
The foundation of financial independence is financial health and wealth which is achieved first by physical, mental, social, and spiritual health and wealth. One of the problems associated with the economic downfall is not being able to understand these concepts. “Anyone can be financially independent,” Parker said. “The philosophy is to get passive income above their expenses.”
CVAIA is a member-driven group that is held together through people helping each other out through networking and other means. It is a group of everyday people who have learned to be very successful in handling finances. Parker brings in experts on any concerns members may have. He has the philosophy of never, ever, ever investing in something you are not comfortable with.
If people learn the right mentality and approaches to investing, they can all be successful in what they desire. People should be able to spend their time doing something they love, not just a job that provides an income. Passive Income largely makes this possible. Cache Valley Area Investors Association (CVAIA) teaches people how to increase passive income. CVAIA embraces the Law of Attraction, Law of Abundance, and Law of Exchange. They practice the methods found in the ideologies of books including Rich Dad Poor Dad, The Wealthy Barber, The Millionaire Next Door, Atlas Shrugged, The Automatic Millionaire, and The Secret. CVAIA began in August 2007 and now has members from many geographical locations and from all walks of life. The members come together with the same belief: that education mitigates the risk of investing.
Anyone is invited to attend the meetings held every other Thursday, 7 p.m. at the Cache County Chamber of Commerce. There is also a facebook group under CVAIA. Visit the website for more info at www.cvaia.com.
Chet Gardner
chet.gardner@aggiemail.usu.edu
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February 02, 2009
Final Press Release 2: Image building
For Immediate Release
Date: January 31, 2009
Contact: Mr. James E. Muellenbach III, CEO
E-mail: www.burgerplanet1.com
Phone: 904-556-1122
Health Professional, Jayne Peterson to Promote Burger Planet
GARY, Ind. – Burger Planet has announced the hiring of Jayne Peterson, health guru to promote new healthy items on its menu.
Jayne Peterson, known for helping the famous talk-show hostess Opal Whitcomb lose weight, will be bringing that same desire and motivation to Burger Planet. Peterson said, “Well, I emphasize a message of moderation. Women can have a burger and fries now and then as long as they are active and also try some of Burger Planet's exciting new menu choices, such as the fruit packages."
In the past year, Burger Planet has added white meat chicken breasts to the menu. They offer consumers the option to buy the chicken breast wrapped in lettuce in case they are on a low-carb diet. They also can ask to hold the mayo for a calorie reduction of 500 calories. Packets of five different types of fruit were added to the menu: Apples, grapes, peaches, pineapple, or bananas; a claim that no other quick service restaurant can make.
Muellenbach III, CEO of Burger Planet said, "Jayne Petersen and Burger Planet share a commitment toward health. The women Jayne Petersen have helped lose weight eat at Burger Planet. Burger Planet and Jayne Petersen are launching a comprehensive program to assist those women in eating healthy."
Burger Planet has served 52 billion customers and counting, and is the leader of the quick service restaurant industry. Burger Planet will maintain its status in providing the same delicious items it has in the past, such as the Satan Burger, while adding a few new health-conscious items. A comprehensive program to eating healthy by Jayne Peterson can be found at www.burgerplanet1.com or in stores around the world.
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Chet Gardner
PR Assistant Account Exec.
chet.gardner@burgerplanet.net
Date: January 31, 2009
Contact: Mr. James E. Muellenbach III, CEO
E-mail: www.burgerplanet1.com
Phone: 904-556-1122
Health Professional, Jayne Peterson to Promote Burger Planet
GARY, Ind. – Burger Planet has announced the hiring of Jayne Peterson, health guru to promote new healthy items on its menu.
Jayne Peterson, known for helping the famous talk-show hostess Opal Whitcomb lose weight, will be bringing that same desire and motivation to Burger Planet. Peterson said, “Well, I emphasize a message of moderation. Women can have a burger and fries now and then as long as they are active and also try some of Burger Planet's exciting new menu choices, such as the fruit packages."
In the past year, Burger Planet has added white meat chicken breasts to the menu. They offer consumers the option to buy the chicken breast wrapped in lettuce in case they are on a low-carb diet. They also can ask to hold the mayo for a calorie reduction of 500 calories. Packets of five different types of fruit were added to the menu: Apples, grapes, peaches, pineapple, or bananas; a claim that no other quick service restaurant can make.
Muellenbach III, CEO of Burger Planet said, "Jayne Petersen and Burger Planet share a commitment toward health. The women Jayne Petersen have helped lose weight eat at Burger Planet. Burger Planet and Jayne Petersen are launching a comprehensive program to assist those women in eating healthy."
Burger Planet has served 52 billion customers and counting, and is the leader of the quick service restaurant industry. Burger Planet will maintain its status in providing the same delicious items it has in the past, such as the Satan Burger, while adding a few new health-conscious items. A comprehensive program to eating healthy by Jayne Peterson can be found at www.burgerplanet1.com or in stores around the world.
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Chet Gardner
PR Assistant Account Exec.
chet.gardner@burgerplanet.net
February 01, 2009
Utah Statesman Article (Oldham)
By: Chet Gardner
Aggies Smash Bengals
The USU men’s tennis team beat Idaho State 6-1 on Thursday afternoon in Pocatello. The Aggies improved to 1-3 on the season, while the Bengals fell to 0-1.
The impressive win was led by freshman Jordan Barlow who swept David Kutchins of Idaho State in a 6-0, 6-0, match at number-six singles. Junior Amit Maharj won a hard fought battle at number-two singles, defeating Idaho State's Danel Barrenchea, 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 6-4. Bryan Marchant made quick work of ISU’s Ross Dechant, winning in straight sets 6-1, 6-1, for the number-three singles and teammate Alex Thatcher, junior, did the same to the Bengals’ Dan Buckingham winning 6-2, 6-3, in the number-five slot. Senior Mike Banks battled it out with Alex Buceta and won at the number-four singles, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3
As for the doubles matches, it was the same story as the singles. The Aggies dominated in winning at all three spots. The closest match on the doubles side came at the number-two spot as USU’s Amit Mahraj and Alex Thatcher played hard and beat Idaho State's Danel Barrenechea and Alex Buceta 9-8, 12-10. Sophomores Jakob Asplund and Bryan Marchant won easily against the Bengals' Javier Royo and Ross Dechant, 8-2 at number-one singles while USU’s Banks and Barlow followed suit with a convincing 8-0 win against Dan Buckingham and Dan Kutchins of the Bengals.
The Aggies were coming off a ten day span of not playing and were ready to play. They will be looking to have that same energy next time as the Aggies will now have an even longer layoff until the next match. It is set for Friday, Feb. 13 at 1 p.m. at the Sports Academy and Racquet Club. They will play host to Montana State-Billings.
-chet.gardner@aggiemail.usu.edu
Aggies Smash Bengals
The USU men’s tennis team beat Idaho State 6-1 on Thursday afternoon in Pocatello. The Aggies improved to 1-3 on the season, while the Bengals fell to 0-1.
The impressive win was led by freshman Jordan Barlow who swept David Kutchins of Idaho State in a 6-0, 6-0, match at number-six singles. Junior Amit Maharj won a hard fought battle at number-two singles, defeating Idaho State's Danel Barrenchea, 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 6-4. Bryan Marchant made quick work of ISU’s Ross Dechant, winning in straight sets 6-1, 6-1, for the number-three singles and teammate Alex Thatcher, junior, did the same to the Bengals’ Dan Buckingham winning 6-2, 6-3, in the number-five slot. Senior Mike Banks battled it out with Alex Buceta and won at the number-four singles, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3
As for the doubles matches, it was the same story as the singles. The Aggies dominated in winning at all three spots. The closest match on the doubles side came at the number-two spot as USU’s Amit Mahraj and Alex Thatcher played hard and beat Idaho State's Danel Barrenechea and Alex Buceta 9-8, 12-10. Sophomores Jakob Asplund and Bryan Marchant won easily against the Bengals' Javier Royo and Ross Dechant, 8-2 at number-one singles while USU’s Banks and Barlow followed suit with a convincing 8-0 win against Dan Buckingham and Dan Kutchins of the Bengals.
The Aggies were coming off a ten day span of not playing and were ready to play. They will be looking to have that same energy next time as the Aggies will now have an even longer layoff until the next match. It is set for Friday, Feb. 13 at 1 p.m. at the Sports Academy and Racquet Club. They will play host to Montana State-Billings.
-chet.gardner@aggiemail.usu.edu
Business letter to Olive Garden (Oldham)
January 29, 2009
To Whom It May Concern,
My wife, Annaliese, and I recently dined at the Olive Garden Italian Restaurant and because of the service and atmosphere that was there, we returned again.
Because of the usual below-par service and high prices Annaliese and I generally receive at restaurants we consider to be nice, sit down restaurants, we sometimes hesitate to go, especially on weekends.
Annaliese and I are both attending school at Utah State University and were married this past May. We obviously, being young married college students, are poor. As such, we are very weary of how we spend our money.
For Christmas we received a gift card to the Olive Garden. Later in the Christmas week we decided to go and use our gift card. When we got there it was noticeably crowded and we were a little disappointed. The greeter told us our estimated wait time and we waited. During our wait we were given a small appetizer, which was nice for the wait. To our nice surprise it was probably ten minutes less than they had said our wait would be. It was contrary to what we had experienced at restaurants in the past where they tell us a time less than it really is so we will stay and it ends up being much longer.
We were then given a seat right next to the fireplace which was a welcome sight because of the bitter cold outside. We were pleased with the service that was given that day especially because we are so you used to the average service we get. I say that because I feel that the fact that we’re young married college students and we are poor that we are not a priority. This visit proved us wrong with the prompt seating and what my wife calls, “the best seat in the house,” and great service. Upon leaving one of the managers had a quick, yet genuine conversation with us asking us about our experience. This was nice and made us feel like a priority.
Due to the experience we had we decided to return this past Friday the 23rd. We were given much the same experience as the time before. It was pretty crowded, we were in there quicker than expected and given great service once again.
As I stated above I am a little weary and a bit cynical when it comes to spending precious money at this point in my life, but I was impressed at the length that this Logan, Utah Olive Garden went to earn my respect and satisfaction. I feel like they lived up to the following Olive Garden motto:
“Olive Garden is a family of restaurants focused on delighting every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience. We are proud to serve fresh, simple, delicious Italian food, complemented by a great glass of wine, served in a comfortable, home-like Italian setting where everyone is welcomed as family and friends. Our purpose is Hospitaliano!, our passion for 100% guest delight”
As long as I am given this treatment I will always be more willing to spend my precious money at the Olive Garden.
Sincerely,
Chet Gardner
USU Mobil Home Park
Logan, UT 84341
(435) 225-2438
To Whom It May Concern,
My wife, Annaliese, and I recently dined at the Olive Garden Italian Restaurant and because of the service and atmosphere that was there, we returned again.
Because of the usual below-par service and high prices Annaliese and I generally receive at restaurants we consider to be nice, sit down restaurants, we sometimes hesitate to go, especially on weekends.
Annaliese and I are both attending school at Utah State University and were married this past May. We obviously, being young married college students, are poor. As such, we are very weary of how we spend our money.
For Christmas we received a gift card to the Olive Garden. Later in the Christmas week we decided to go and use our gift card. When we got there it was noticeably crowded and we were a little disappointed. The greeter told us our estimated wait time and we waited. During our wait we were given a small appetizer, which was nice for the wait. To our nice surprise it was probably ten minutes less than they had said our wait would be. It was contrary to what we had experienced at restaurants in the past where they tell us a time less than it really is so we will stay and it ends up being much longer.
We were then given a seat right next to the fireplace which was a welcome sight because of the bitter cold outside. We were pleased with the service that was given that day especially because we are so you used to the average service we get. I say that because I feel that the fact that we’re young married college students and we are poor that we are not a priority. This visit proved us wrong with the prompt seating and what my wife calls, “the best seat in the house,” and great service. Upon leaving one of the managers had a quick, yet genuine conversation with us asking us about our experience. This was nice and made us feel like a priority.
Due to the experience we had we decided to return this past Friday the 23rd. We were given much the same experience as the time before. It was pretty crowded, we were in there quicker than expected and given great service once again.
As I stated above I am a little weary and a bit cynical when it comes to spending precious money at this point in my life, but I was impressed at the length that this Logan, Utah Olive Garden went to earn my respect and satisfaction. I feel like they lived up to the following Olive Garden motto:
“Olive Garden is a family of restaurants focused on delighting every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience. We are proud to serve fresh, simple, delicious Italian food, complemented by a great glass of wine, served in a comfortable, home-like Italian setting where everyone is welcomed as family and friends. Our purpose is Hospitaliano!, our passion for 100% guest delight”
As long as I am given this treatment I will always be more willing to spend my precious money at the Olive Garden.
Sincerely,
Chet Gardner
USU Mobil Home Park
Logan, UT 84341
(435) 225-2438
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