newsguy1 wrote:

Just as a sidebar to this, remember the infamous OJ Simpson slow speed car chase? 

I used to wonder about the rationale for that slow speed OJ pursuit, until I discovered that almost all LA pursuits are that way.

Viewing Youtube videos of 'Arkansas Police Pursuits' provides an entirely different perspective on police pursuits.

LA pursuits run anywhere from one to three hours. Arkansas pursuits usually last less than 15 minutes. 🤣

A better way of describing LA pursuits would be to label them LA police escorts.

If you haven't happened across Stu Mundel, FOX11 LA, you're missing a great communicator.

Imagine being paid to fly around in a helicopter all day, while covering police pursuits. Stu's verbal magic is something to behold and sure adds to the story. Somebody bring this guy to Toronto. 



 

Y2K

RadioActive wrote:

The weird thing about my WOWO catch came nearly 30 years or so later, when I was working in a TV newsroom. The main anchor brought in a friend from out of town, and was showing him around the complex. When he got to where I was sitting, he introduced me to the guy, who said he was from Ft. Wayne, Indiana

I turned to say hello to him and by sheer coincidence, I was wearing my one and only WOWO T-shirt that day. (That's it below, a bit faded, but still around.)

The guy almost lost his mind. He thought no one had ever heard of Ft. Wayne in Toronto, let alone its most famous radio station. 

What were the odds?

Quoting for posterity. That, right there, is a buy-some-lottery-tickets story, RA.

As always, people will scream and stamp their feet, just like they did about wearing seatbelts,  motorcycle helmets and using unleaded fuel.

Fortunately, most people have stopped licking lead paint...haven't they? 😉

Rachel Maddow just spent 25 minutes linking historical references of fascism in America with the modern day takeover of the Republican Party.

And from that, she ripped a strip off of NBC News corporate management, and called for the termination of its new contract with former RNC Chair, Ronna McDaniel.

This whole fiasco is madness, but Maddow's challenge to the corporate suite, from in front of a camera which they own, is incrediblely notable. The same applies to Chuck Todd's reaction earlier.

If you missed Maddow at 9:00 p.m. this evening, set your DVR for MSNBC at midnight tonight.

Fascinating television that simply reflects the state of America back on itself.

Saul wrote:

You were in the wrong. It wasn't worth saving...

What we need is a damn good flood.

I'm already building my ark.

He's back on the Rogers board. Life is good in the stratosphere.

https://archive.ph/i7gph

https://youtu.be/3SQ2xwNKKZ8?si=tAA-6vJJrNxasnQh

Oh the irony...  



 

newsguy1 wrote:

It was weird, but also weirdly entertaining.
 

Agreed, just like it's weirdly entertaining to watch tRump heading to bankruptcy and imprisonment. The last 8 years have been outrageously damaging to the entire western world, but thankfully much of the mainstream media (however reluctantly) is televising his downfall.

It's the people NOT watching the mainstream media who need to catch a clue. Where are the likes of Walter Cronkite, Edward R. Morrow, etc. when we really need them?

Are we talking about the convicted ex-con (fraud and obstruction), Conrad Black? The guy pardoned by convicted fraudster, and soon to be convicted felon ex-president? Is that the Conrad Black we're talking about?

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Chrisphen wrote:

JB866 wrote:

He seems to just drone on and on.
 

He has for decades. The sound of his own voice is some strange ASMR therapy for him.

And, sadly, as mayor it was all talk. Major accomplishments? Not so much.

Tomas Barlow wrote:

Why do you revive ancient posts do make a somewhat unrelated point two years later?  Oddly, you make completely new posts each time you want to repeat your holiday re-roll and anchor read weather rants.  

I believe each of us are (within limits) able to create new threads and/or revive old ones, as we see fit.

Surely our Moderator is afforded similar privileges, no?

Jon, based on your offer to answer questions, plus the manner in which you answer them, tells me that you're a better-than-average boss. I'm betting the majority of your staff appreciates the leadership team they work with.

Keep on truckin'.