Early this morning the Swanton Hometown Sunoco cashier was robbed at gunpoint.
The assailant, a white male between 5'8 and 6', escaped on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash and items. The cashier was not injured during the robbery.
Anyone with information is asked to call the vermont State Police in Saint Albans at (802)524-5993 or the Franklin County Sheriff's office at (802) 524-2121.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Feelin' Like A Pimp? (Brush my shoulder off)
"Pimp My Blog"
I wanted a style that emulated Facebook. The design is meant to be simple, with the posts on the far right and two columns for widgets.
Before I chose my widgets, I searched through other blogs to find ones I wanted. I knew because of the nature of my blog, the news element, that I wanted a news ticker of some sort.
Of the two I found, one from AP, and one from CNN, I couldn't decide which was better, so I kept both. Not to mention a "share it" widget that allows readers to share blog posts on their social media site.
I also had a translator widget, however, it didn't seem to work so I scratched that. There is a ticker that counts page views and, of course, the fish to feed at the top of the page (laid out similar to a Facebook cover photo). I thought the fish worked well on my page because of the blog title.
I chose headline fonts that had a seraph, but body fonts that did not to make them more readable. The color of my links are bright so the reader knows they are clickable, but any link opened starts a new window so the online reader still remains on my page when they decide to open a link.
Blog style is not limited to design though. The way I write my posts, always including photos or links, is a way to add to the pimp factor. I try to give my blog posts interesting headlines to draw the reader in.
I wanted a style that emulated Facebook. The design is meant to be simple, with the posts on the far right and two columns for widgets.
Before I chose my widgets, I searched through other blogs to find ones I wanted. I knew because of the nature of my blog, the news element, that I wanted a news ticker of some sort.
Of the two I found, one from AP, and one from CNN, I couldn't decide which was better, so I kept both. Not to mention a "share it" widget that allows readers to share blog posts on their social media site.
I also had a translator widget, however, it didn't seem to work so I scratched that. There is a ticker that counts page views and, of course, the fish to feed at the top of the page (laid out similar to a Facebook cover photo). I thought the fish worked well on my page because of the blog title.
I chose headline fonts that had a seraph, but body fonts that did not to make them more readable. The color of my links are bright so the reader knows they are clickable, but any link opened starts a new window so the online reader still remains on my page when they decide to open a link.
Blog style is not limited to design though. The way I write my posts, always including photos or links, is a way to add to the pimp factor. I try to give my blog posts interesting headlines to draw the reader in.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Why Did The Bear Cross the Road?
A Wolcott man has been arrested for aggravated assault after accidentally shooting his hunting partner in Albany, VT Wednesday.
Wayne Goff, 58, and Conrad Masse, 76 of Craftsbury, had tracked a bear using hounds to Urie road when the bear crossed between Masse and Goff. Masse shot off three rounds that each found a different target.
One struck a tree, one struck the bear, and the third struck Goff. Goff was taken to North Country Hospital and then transferred to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, but has been released and is in stable condition.
Masse will appear in the Orleans Superior Court Feb. 20.
No one knows if the bear made it to the other side.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Music Blogs I Digg
So, like most college students, I love finding new music.
Normally I let Spotify, BIRP, and friends guide me to the good stuff but for today's assignment (to highlight the pros and cons of a blog) I thought I would try and find some cool music blogs I enjoyed.
Though it hasn't been updated since the beginning of December, I definitely liked Let Me Like It. This music blog profiles "music outside the spotlight"--so basically it features unsigned musicians.
Every post has a similar style, featuring a large image of the artist and a description of their sound. The blog provide links to the bands' Facebook page and website. The blog also has tabs that link you to their facebook page, last.fm, spotify, twitter, and upcoming album releases.
Even though Let Me Like It has over 300 followers, the blog doesn't appear to have any advertisements. The more recent posts don't really have any comments on them, but posts dating back to June usually have 3 or 4 comments each. If only Let Me Like It updated more often, then I'd love it.
The Best: Nothing But Hope and Passion
It doesn't matter if you like Indie, Mainstream, Trip Hop, Hip Hop, Classical, NBHP has it all. Links to videos, reviews, official sites. Check this: They even have their own radio player. But beware: LOTS of advertising with automatic audio and that can get super annoying. But hey, yah gotta make bank.
Normally I let Spotify, BIRP, and friends guide me to the good stuff but for today's assignment (to highlight the pros and cons of a blog) I thought I would try and find some cool music blogs I enjoyed.
Every post has a similar style, featuring a large image of the artist and a description of their sound. The blog provide links to the bands' Facebook page and website. The blog also has tabs that link you to their facebook page, last.fm, spotify, twitter, and upcoming album releases.
Even though Let Me Like It has over 300 followers, the blog doesn't appear to have any advertisements. The more recent posts don't really have any comments on them, but posts dating back to June usually have 3 or 4 comments each. If only Let Me Like It updated more often, then I'd love it.
The Best: Nothing But Hope and Passion
It doesn't matter if you like Indie, Mainstream, Trip Hop, Hip Hop, Classical, NBHP has it all. Links to videos, reviews, official sites. Check this: They even have their own radio player. But beware: LOTS of advertising with automatic audio and that can get super annoying. But hey, yah gotta make bank.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Sweet Multimedia Examples
So, NPR is an ahh-mazing source for examples of neat ways to meld different forms of media. In this link, Claire O'Neill and Mito Habe-Evans use a slideshow, a video, and a written piece to do a different kind of Halloween story-the result is super entertaining and fun.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2011/06/01/130896843/pumpkincam
The Online News Association collects what they call "interactive narratives," which are basically interactive documentaries. Topics range from Hippies to Vietnam.
http://www.interactivenarratives.org/
http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2011/06/01/130896843/pumpkincam
The Online News Association collects what they call "interactive narratives," which are basically interactive documentaries. Topics range from Hippies to Vietnam.
http://www.interactivenarratives.org/
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