AFN
NEWS ON THE HOUR
Thursday, February 22, 2018
1)
AP Radio News: I am Ed Donahue. At
the White House, “I wanna listen, and then after I listen, we’re gonna get
things done.” President Trump is hosting a listening session at the White
House. Among those attending students from Marjory
Stoneman Douglas High School talking about gun control, “I was actually in
the second classroom. I was shot at.” “I was lucky enough to come home from
school, unlike some of my other classmates and teachers.” As the President said,
he is going to listen about efforts to change gun laws. “We’re going to pick
out the strongest ideas, the most important ideas, the ideas that are gonna
work and we’re gonna get them done.” The President has indicated in recent days
he is willing to consider changes including aid or age restrictions for buying
assault type weapons.
2)
The students from Florida were at the State House in Tallahassee today. They talked to lawmakers about gun control
measures. Seventeen people were shot and killed at their school one week ago.
Among the speakers Florence Yared,
“I am not trying to take away your Second Amendment rights, nor am I trying to eliminate
all guns. But we cannot protect our guns before we protect our children.” Florida
Republican legislative leaders say they are going to move ahead with a sweeping
bill that responds to the shooting.
3)
A teenager in Vermont is accused of planning a shooting at his former high
school. Police say Jack Sawyer had a
diary called “Journal of Active Shooter” and the diary said Sawyer had big plans
to kill as many as he could.
4) In Los Angeles, a
17-year-old student has been arrested, accused of threatening to open fire at
his school. Deputies found two assault rifles and 90 high-capacity magazines at
his home.
5)
Billy Graham has been membered as America’s
pastor as an adviser to presidents, including George Herbert Walker Bush. “All of us who have been privileged to
call the White House home have gained strength and a greater sense of purpose from
his healing ministry.” Billy Graham died in North Carolina. He was 99.
6)
Stocks finished lower. The Dow lost 166 points. This is AP Radio News.
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I
am Steven Greenberg talking about
your next job. One of the most frustrating parts of job search is initial phone
screening. Candidates tend to resent it. They wanna meet the employer or
present, but too many job seekers, they never get there. Here’s a few test of how
to nail that phone interview. First, stand out while you’re speaking. You want
to sound upbeat, interested and engaged and nurture help. Let your personality
come through. It’s key to phone screening and avoid long-winded answer. Be
direct and concise. Before you speak too long, try asking “Does that give you
what you are looking for?” or “Would you like me to go more in depth?” And
email the employer the night before the phone screening to confirm the
interview and their phone number. It’s a great way to make a good impression even
before the phone screening starts. With your next job, I am Steven Greenberg.