A Super Week January 31, 2008

Watching the festivities surrounding Super Bowl XLII in Phoenix this week reminds me of my trips to the Super Bowl. I have always been a big fan of “Super Sunday” and I have had the fortune of going to the NFL”s title game – and the circus that surrounds it – twice. Contrary to public [...]

Empowerment Thru Shopping January 30, 2008

The news that a Save-A-Lot store may coming to the Hill District, giving the area a much-needed supermarket, should be welcomed news for residents and community leaders. However, they have concerns. They are hoping for more than a supermarket. They would hope it would have pharmacy and a bakery.

Now you may think this nit-picking, but [...]

Test It Tuesday Returns January 29, 2008

I thought I would let you know about a new segment we’re starting on Channel 4 Action News tonight starting at 5. Actually, it’s not new but rather the return of an old favorite with a new twist.

You might remember a few years back, we did a segment called “Test It Tuesday” hosted by Susan [...]

No Coffee, But I’ll Have One Satellite To Go January 28, 2008

Another first on Channel 4 Action News this Morning. I actually went through a two-hour show without a single cup of coffee. I consider this a major achievement given the time of day I get up. However, as I was making coffee for the crew, I just didn’t have that “Java Jones” this morning. Even [...]

Doing Your Part January 25, 2008

I think I have mentioned that this year I’m taking part in a unique program. It’s called Leadership Pittsburgh and the goal of the year-long class is to expose local leaders from various fields to the problems and challenges facing our society. It happens through group discussion, visits to various organizations in Pittsburgh and lectures [...]

A License To Fight? January 24, 2008

I have often wondered who commission all these studies we report about on the news. I used to think someone just sat in a room and thought, “Hey, I wonder whether couples who fight are healthier than those who don’t”.
Well, someone has actually done a study on that very topic.
The University of Michigan has tracked [...]

Selling .. and Scrambling January 23, 2008

I told you a few months ago about Sharon and I – and our attempt to sell our house amid the worse housing market in years. We wanted to move closer to the city because, even though we love where we live, after four years the commute from Washington county was just killing us .. [...]

Last Word on the "Lynching" Controversy January 22, 2008

It was an on-going mini-series on my blog Friday.
I’m speaking about my reaction to the Golfweek cover photo showing a noose in reaction the controversy involving comments made about Tiger Woods by a TV announcer. The cover photo which somehow sneaked past the sensibilities of the Golfweek editorial staff.
As you might remember ( feel free [...]

MLK Day Break January 21, 2008

Hope many of you are enjoying this three-day holiday weekend. I’m at work, but I still intend to celebrate the MLK Holiday .. by taking a day off from blogging. Don’t worry, I will be back bright and early tomorrow morning with more musings on the world from my point of view.
Please enjoy the day [...]

Fallout From "The Noose" January 18, 2008

Update, 11:14am: ( Associated Press ) Golfweek apologized today for putting a noose on the cover of its magazine to illustrate the controversy over a GolfChannel anchor’s use of the word “lynch” in a comment about TigerWoods. The editor responsible for the cover, Dave Seanor, was replaced.
I would like to say this was my doing [...]

UPDATE January 18, 2008

Update: At 9:45am, I called to cancel my Golfweek subscription. I also sent an e-mail to the editors of the publication to express my feelings regarding the cover and to notify them of the cancellation of my subscription.

Did I Miss the Mark? January 18, 2008

Frequent readers of my blog have no doubt noticed one of the more popular topics of discussion here in race … and racial issues. It’s not because I’m attempting to stir up the pot or become the on-line alternative to Al Sharpton. I just feel that this forum allows me to cast a light an [...]

Burning the Candles at Both Ends January 17, 2008

I know many of you that watch the morning show might also get home in time for the 6pm news. If you are one of those people, you may have done a double take last night and asked the following questions: Was that Andrew Stockey sitting next to Sally Wiggin .. and was he wearing [...]

A Waste of My Tax Dollars January 16, 2008

First up, thanks for all the coffee suggestions. I never knew there were so many different types of coffee .. or flavors. I think I may take up coffee sampling as a hobby and try to surprise the folks here each morning.
Now, onto today’s post, and I have decided not to pay my taxes this [...]

Coffee Talk January 15, 2008

First up, let me apologize for being off yesterday. I really was not feeling well and the only reason I apologize is because I rarely get sick. I can count ( on one hand ) the number of sick days I have taken here at WTAE. I hate being sick but I hate missing work [...]