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Do Not Try This At Home!!!!
Jul 9, 2008 | 4:46 PM PST
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News
Ok all you junior journalists, you're on notice! Over the past few years anyone with a camera or a computer is calling themselves a reporter or "journalist". Blog away, shoot that video on your phone and voila! you have a story. Well not so fast buckaroos, it's not that easy to earn your your stripes. Yeah, I think technology has helped all of you to peek inside the great news profession, but there is so much more to it than what you may believe. On a daily basis I read forwards sent to me by bloggers who report stories that are full of factual errors. A quick key stroke here or there and I disprove just about every story that gets sent to me. I understand the need to spread propaganda if you want to make a point or push an agenda just don't pass it off as gospel truth, it ain't. I guess when you hide behind fake monikers you get away with all the [...] that is sent out in the name of journalism, but I have news for you it's not news, it's [...]! Even videos can be doctored to portray an event as real when, in fact, it is fake. Home editors can now create effects that George Lucas couldn't do in the original Star Wars movie. So my point is, with all the information out there in the new media world I still rely on legitimate news organizations and proven journalists to get my news. Fox11 has a team of respected reporters, writers, producers, photographers, editors, anchors and technical staff who ensure that what we report is true, factual and the very latest information available. It's easy to "Google" topics and get news from various sources, I just hope you continue to trust the profession that I work in to deliver the story honestly. At some point down the road, I predict some untrained fool will poke an eye out and find himself in front of a judge declaring he was doing exactly what any reporter would do. The judge might just say "son, that's not true, you should have checked your facts".
Mt. Wilson
Jun 4, 2008 | 9:01 PM PST
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News
Do you realize that without Mt. Wilson there would be no television in Los Angeles? Yesterday I took a pleasant ride to the top of the mountain, yes I have been to the mountain! I have seen the future and also the past. There atop the 7-thousand foot summit are all the broadcast towers for just about every radio and television station in L-A. It's quite a sight and I got a chance to visit with KTTV's engineer Tom Black. Tom gave me a VIP tour of the Fox11 mountaintop and all the engineering marvels that make a TV station work. I don't think our technical staff ever gets enough credit for the terrific work they do. I couldn't go on the air night after night if brilliant people weren't making sure that every little technical detail was being taken care of. I don't really understand how all this stuff works but I know that they know and I'm glad they are there. Mt. Wilson is relatively close and a beautiful drive on a clear day. I invite you to go up and see the towers on the mount and while your at it, check out the Mt. Wilson observatory.
Blogging
May 6, 2008 | 5:42 PM PST
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News
I have to admit folks, I'm having a real hard time with this blog thing. I guess I'm so old school that I believe in keeping my opinions to myself and any observation on my part only reveals who I really am. Of course I have opinions and even prejudices but I try very hard to stay objective so that you (the viewer) will trust me to deliver the news without bias. It has become increasingly difficult in this new media world to not reveal just about everything about oneself. We have tools like Myspace and Facebook and even publicists to tell the world what we are all about. I am not comfortable with this new trend and see it watering down the credibility of just about every journalist in our business. We are directed to blog on a regular basis and some are better at it than others... me.. not so much. Let me know how you feel as a viewer when you know more about your news anchor than perhaps you wanted to know. It's a big deal to me, because for all my faults, I still want to provide you with a balanced look at the news. Like I said, I'm old school and I was trained by old school journalists who probably wouldn't blog, they'd probably talk about their old cars or a favorite TV show or their favorite sport. Oh yeah, then they would be criticized for not tackling more meaty subjects on their blogs. I don't care what other journalists think as long as they are honest brokers of information, you know, fair and balanced. Tough to do when everyone knows your biases!
Idol Gives Back
Apr 10, 2008 | 5:10 PM PST
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News
American Idol has once again proven that when it comes to giving, America has no equal. I certainly appreciate the effort of so many so called "A"list celebrities. They're the reason millions of Americans watched the broadcast. As I watched the stories from New Orleans to the Sudan I was touched and horrified by the living conditions endured by my fellow human beings. I am also impressed that so many celebrities including Simon and Ryan have traveled to these far off lands to lend their support. Annie Lennox's tears moved me to tears and I loved her performance. To the producers of American Idol I say, thanks! Thanks for giving us not only a great show this season but for "giving back". You are to be commended for your efforts
Slow Down!
Jan 23, 2008 | 5:38 PM PST
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News
Just 'cause you drive a 4x4 doesn't mean you're NOT gonna slide all over the road when it rains. Please slow down. I had a near collision today on my way to work with a guy who thought he could drive 70 miles an hour when just about everyone else was going about 45. He lost control of his vehicle and began to spin, somehow he missed us all. All I can say is we need to be cautious and extra courteous when the weather is wet. Thanks.
Religious Litmus Test?
Dec 7, 2007 | 7:21 PM PST
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News
It seems unfathomable that in 2007 pundits and their ilk are still kicking around the so called religious litmus test for America's presidential candidates. Didn't we learn with JFK? Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney was forced to answer critics who claimed he hadn't come clean on his Mormon faith. Well, he has, and now it's time as journalists, talk show hosts and voters to move on and consider the candidate on issues and record. Religion, no matter who practices or where, is deeply personal . It is for me and I don't expect anyone to worship the way I do, I just want the freedom to believe any way I choose. It is a founding constitutional right, in fact, it was so important thousands laid down their lives during the American Revolution to insure it. So, I agree it is interesting to discuss a presidential candidate's religion but his or her faith should not be considered as a criteria to become the nation's chief executive. I leave you with this, if religion concerns you then you should seek understanding and learn before passing judgement on the character of an individual based on what you DON'T know about his or her faith.
Welcome to My Blog!
Dec 3, 2007 | 7:16 PM PST
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News
I've been at Fox 11 for a couple of months now and I'm wondering how many of you followed me over here from KTLA. I enjoyed and appreciated all the great messages I received and I am so looking forward to this new chapter in my broadcasting career. As you know, I love to innovate and approach my work with a great deal of enthusiasm. I have always said that my work is only a reflection of the tremendously talented people with whom I work. For 16 years I worked with some incredibly talented people and I miss them, they are like family to me, but now I have a new group of colleagues who are an amazing crew. Fox 11 has a commitment to news which I haven't experienced in years. In my opinion it's the best news department in Los Angeles and we prove it every single day by breaking stories no one else has and covering breaking news better than anyone else. I'm not hyping KTTV just to talk, I really believe it! The reason I came here is because this place is truly committed to covering news and serving the community. I hope this blog gives you an opportunity to communicate with me about issues you care about. From time to time I'll drop a line and give you my take. For now happy blogging and hey, old friends welcome to Fox11!
