New Looks, Debates and Frosting
Ok, I'm just about to put the finishing touches on this blog...it's all written, I'm going through spell check, and boom, it disappears...ouch.
So many things to write about and I'm doing it again. First off, we had our new look debut last week. It's actually a new look and new sound. It was one of the smoother relaunches I've been apart of...very few glitches. That's not to say it was a perfect launch, but you should see Derek's blog for that little detail.
We've also been through two debates. The VP debate -- entertaining, but ultimately meaningless. The second Presidential debate -- boring.
Neither candidate took advantage of the forum to really put themselves ahead. We're in the midst of the most serious financial crisis to hit since maybe the Great Depression and we didn't really hear how the candidates would deal with this. We're also fighting a war on several fronts and nothing too specific was said about that.
Add to that, you had some very awkward production moments, moments that even Katie Couric mentioned in her anaylais. I mean the ending of the debate was kind of screwed up with the candidates walking right in front of Tom Brokaw as he was wrapping up. Why couldn't the producers have told the candidates to stay put until Tom was done with his copy?? Whey did we see the candidates turn their back to the cameras so often?? The camera placement could have been much better. Saturday Night Live will have a field day with this debate come the weekend...I can't wait to watch it!
Going back to the financial crisis, I was really disappointed that the candidates didn't address how this bailout would help us. All I've seen is how CEO's have made millions while their companies crashed and how AIG employees enjoyed a spa retreat after the government bailed them out. It's outrageous. See the AIG bill for the spa resort yourself or check out this slideshow of CEO's that have made millions while their companies sank. I'll be honest, I couldn't stomach seeing the whole slide show or reading that invoice for very long.
Maybe the government shouldn't have bailed out Wall Street and let nature take it's course. It looks like that's what Wall Street thinks too. The dow has been tanking this past week and the volatility alone today is proof that we very well may not be on the right course.
Only time will tell as to what will happen, but you can count on 9News Now to bring you all the latest details!
Finally, a little advice on if you eat birthday cake with red frosting....don't. Our assignment desk manager, JR celebrated his birthday last night. We chipped in and bought him a cake...it had red frosting. We've come to find out that stuff can actually stain your tongue...one of our reporters found out the hard way...and we'll leave the rest to your imagination.
So many things to write about and I'm doing it again. First off, we had our new look debut last week. It's actually a new look and new sound. It was one of the smoother relaunches I've been apart of...very few glitches. That's not to say it was a perfect launch, but you should see Derek's blog for that little detail.
We've also been through two debates. The VP debate -- entertaining, but ultimately meaningless. The second Presidential debate -- boring.
Neither candidate took advantage of the forum to really put themselves ahead. We're in the midst of the most serious financial crisis to hit since maybe the Great Depression and we didn't really hear how the candidates would deal with this. We're also fighting a war on several fronts and nothing too specific was said about that.
Add to that, you had some very awkward production moments, moments that even Katie Couric mentioned in her anaylais. I mean the ending of the debate was kind of screwed up with the candidates walking right in front of Tom Brokaw as he was wrapping up. Why couldn't the producers have told the candidates to stay put until Tom was done with his copy?? Whey did we see the candidates turn their back to the cameras so often?? The camera placement could have been much better. Saturday Night Live will have a field day with this debate come the weekend...I can't wait to watch it!
Going back to the financial crisis, I was really disappointed that the candidates didn't address how this bailout would help us. All I've seen is how CEO's have made millions while their companies crashed and how AIG employees enjoyed a spa retreat after the government bailed them out. It's outrageous. See the AIG bill for the spa resort yourself or check out this slideshow of CEO's that have made millions while their companies sank. I'll be honest, I couldn't stomach seeing the whole slide show or reading that invoice for very long.
Maybe the government shouldn't have bailed out Wall Street and let nature take it's course. It looks like that's what Wall Street thinks too. The dow has been tanking this past week and the volatility alone today is proof that we very well may not be on the right course.
Only time will tell as to what will happen, but you can count on 9News Now to bring you all the latest details!
Finally, a little advice on if you eat birthday cake with red frosting....don't. Our assignment desk manager, JR celebrated his birthday last night. We chipped in and bought him a cake...it had red frosting. We've come to find out that stuff can actually stain your tongue...one of our reporters found out the hard way...and we'll leave the rest to your imagination.
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