Every so often we have a good morning show debate which goes on behind the scenes of course. This morning, a portion took place on camera and more happened when we went to commercial break.
The origin of our discussion was Ashley DiParlo’s “Plugged In” story about e-mail addiction and how to “ween” ( I hope [...]
Archive for July, 2008
Tech Instead of Talk
July 31, 2008
The Casino Gamble
July 30, 2008
Ch-Ching!
That’s the sound I hear every time I drive down I-79 and pass the Meadows Lands in Washington County. The sound of money being plopped into slots machines and subsequently into the coffers of the county. The temporary slots casino at the Meadows has been a major hit by all accounts while the construction continues in [...]
Point of Pride?
July 29, 2008
I don’t wear the garb.
I don’t have a bracket on my license plate that says it.
However, when you come to my desk at WTAE, it doesn’t take long to figure out where I went to school. My mouse pad has the retro logo of my school, Ohio University.
I’m a graduate of the Athens-based school, circa [...]
One Person Did Make a Difference
July 28, 2008
I’m sure you have heard by now of the passing of Carnegie Mellon University professor Randy Pausch from pancreatic cancer. While the fact this disease ultimately claimed his life is not a surprise given the virtually terminal nature of the illness, his passing still hurts and the emotional response both locally and nationally shows just how many [...]
Why Image Isn’t Everything
July 25, 2008
You may not be aware of this, but the WTAE studios are located just off the Parkway East in Wilkinsburg. It’s our home base. We are proud residents of Wilkinsburg and actively involved in the local chamber of commerce. Also, like many Wilkinsburg businesses and residents, we’re not proud of the latest news to come [...]
Praise for a Pioneer
July 24, 2008
Before today’s entry … I just want to say “thanks” to all the folks who obviously read the blog about “Facebook” … and invited me to be their “friends”. I now have more friends than I know what to do with.
Onto today’s entry …. and we all owe someone a debt of gratitude. Whether you [...]
Women Behaving Badly
July 23, 2008
For those of you that follow the battle of the sexes, let me declare right now that women have finally won that battle in sports. After years of fighting for equality in the professional sports arena, they have proven to be the equal of their male counterparts …. when to comes to misbehaving.
Two incidents over [...]
Figuring Out Facebook
July 22, 2008
While I like to think I’m hip to the latest thing in technology, the truth is I’m always one step behind the curve in certain areas. Sure, I’m usually the first to get the latest video game and have the newest additions to my iPod touch, I’m not so savvy when it comes to being [...]
Becoming The Domestic One
July 21, 2008
First, let me apologize for not putting up any new candid photos recently. I can’t seem to find my camera and Sharon doesn’t know where it is. Looks like I’m going shopping soon.
Back to today’s blog … and even before I started working a split shift, I found working the morning and leaving the office midday [...]
Positive About Pittsburgh
July 18, 2008
Over my 13 years in this town, I have met some people who don’t have a positive image of the town they live in. From the city itself, to its traffic to its lack of culture, some people who live here just “poo poo” it.
Now I know why.
This morning’s “USA Today” has an article about [...]
A Profile in Courage
July 17, 2008
It was the worse news you could imagine to start your day.
John Challis, student from Freedom High school who graduated just last month, has terminal cancer. This morning, we learned just how long his life will be. Doctors have given him just one week to live.
Just writing those words causes my heart to ache and my emotions to [...]
A Deep Divide
July 16, 2008
I thought I would wait until all the craziness died down before blogging about the most recent campaign trail flap: the comments from the reverend Jesse Jackson concerning Senator Barack Obama … and perhaps the bigger issue at play here.
For those of you who might not remember, Jackson was caught on camera saying that Obama [...]
Cover Story
July 15, 2008
The most interesting moments on the morning show are often those you never get to see. I’m speaking about what happens during the commercial breaks.
While we are paying the bills running commercials, the studio will often be alive with discussion from politics to what we all did that weekend. Today’s topic: men’s magazines.
That’s right, the [...]
What Time Is It Again?
July 14, 2008
I know our viewers get into a routine and when it changes, it can throw folks completely off their game. So I thought as a courtesy to those who take the time to read my blog, I would let you know what’s going on that might have you scratching your head in the coming days.
Wendy Bell [...]
Courage in the Morning
July 11, 2008
The one thing about my job that makes it different from anything else is its unpredictable nature. I come to work every morning not knowing what is going to happen or what will unfold. It could be good news or bad. It could be a matter of life or death.
This morning about 6:15, Kelly and [...]
