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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: June 10, 2009, 10:48:51 PM »

Wow, I must tell you, but in my opinion, this is the best type of radar technology you'll see on TV.

the omni logo is too flashy and is a distraction imo. haha.

&& i just purchased some tickets to see WICKED "A New Musical" with one of my best buds chase, anyone seen it/heard of it?

should be amazing, we're like 5 rows down from the stage =]...$200 for both tickets together, not bad.

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General Discussion / NBC Slapped with a Lawsuit

« on: June 10, 2009, 02:02:42 PM »

Interview With Joel Connable

On April 27th, Joel Connable was dismissed from WTVJ with a sea of controversy and questions following soon behind him. After much persistence, I had the chance to speak with Mr. Connable and ask him some questions about what happened at WTVJ, and what he’s doing now.

The big news is a lawsuit has been filed against NBC. Gina Cadogan of Schnall and Cadogan is representing him in this case, currently filed in Florida state court. NBC claims Mr. Connable violated NBC policy by accepting a trip free of charge, in exchange for taping a story featuring the Ritz Carlton in St. Thomas. When we asked Connable about the allegations, he said this.

“I did not solicit favors from anybody… and I am truly hurt by the allegations” Connable said.

The lawsuit claims a producer at NBC6 suggested Connable and another NBC employee shoot a story for his travel segment, called “The Departure Lounge,” while they were on the trip. The lawsuit says Connable never agreed to shoot a story and they were all going on a personal trip and not taking any NBC equipment.

According to Connable, he first heard about the allegations from several NBC6 employees who said they were being discussed in the newsroom. That’s when Joel says he went to speak with his news director about the rumors and she explained how shooting a segment on one’s personal time could fall in a gray area.
“After meeting with my news director and listening to her advice, the trip was cancelled because we, obviously, wouldn’t want to do anything that didn’t follow NBC guidelines.”
 
The lawsuit claims Connable never requested anything for free. It goes on to say that when the public relations director sent Connable’s producer an email offering to cover the cost of flights and rooms, Connable replied that he could not accept anything for free.

Despite this, WTVJ management ultimately made the decision to let him go. Connable’s contract was terminated April 27th, 2009 and a lawsuit was filed soon after for breach of contract. NBC was served this Monday, June 8th. Apparently, there is a special clause in Mr. Connable’s contract that states the following:
“[…] Company may terminate this agreement in the event of artist (Joel Connable) breach of any material representation warranty term or condition of this agreement, provided however, that prior to any termination NBC will provide artist with written notice and give artist opportunity to cure breech, if such cure is timely and possible.“
 
According to the lawsuit, Connable was never given written notice, nor was he given an opportunity to cure his alleged breach.

Read more @ http://www.sfltv.com/2009/06/10/joelconnableinterview/

...just goes to show you a lot of corporates become stupider everyday...

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TWC Fan Art / Re: Al's Art

« on: June 08, 2009, 04:03:21 PM »

Local ABC Affiliate KSAT recently just received a huge graphic design package, and I decided to create a mock of the lowerthird.

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: June 05, 2009, 01:43:36 AM »

so tonight is graduation, definitely bitter sweet. i'm really looking forward to walking the stage tonight...it'll be a long night.

adios high school

Congrats, Al!
 I graduate tomorrow night, and like you said, bitter sweet.  This whole week has been bitter sweet.  Also tomorrow night, it is the Class of 2009 Lock-In at the local YMCA.. 400 prizes to be won definitely stoked.

OMG Kyle...congratulations to you too! I won't be around to congratulate you tomorrow, lots of grad parties, also its been a while!!

other 09er's graduating in the near future: CONGRATULATIONS!!! && Good Luck!!

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Graduation tonight was so amazing, it is certainly something that I'll never forget! I'm uploading the 2009 cap toss to facebook, I'll post a link here when it's done.

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: June 04, 2009, 12:34:49 PM »

so tonight is graduation, definitely bitter sweet. i'm really looking forward to walking the stage tonight...it'll be a long night.

adios high school

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Everything Else TWC / Re: General TWC Discussion

« on: June 03, 2009, 08:18:52 PM »

perhaps the video walls are more than they are worth. this is like the 5th time...

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: June 02, 2009, 03:16:23 PM »

I have begun to start reading the Twilight series and I have to say, It's better than I thought it would be. I'm less than 100 pages into "Twilight" and Stephenie Meyer's very descriptive words seem to bring the book to life.

NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Don't get sucked into the Twilight saga! NO!

* 7oa cries

* kpetree10 weeps and agrees with 7oa

* Anistorm throws an apple at BOTH kpetree10 and 7oa

You guys are such whiners. Leave the kid alone. If you don't like it then deal with it. 

i bet, just like the rest of those who dislike it, they haven't even read the damn books...which just upsets me off further. especially when they start ranting about it

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: June 02, 2009, 01:42:40 PM »

just got done with my last high school final...ever. tomorrow i should be receiving my room and roommate info, then graduation on thursday, and then grad parties all weekend -- haha its gonna be an intense weekend.

also does anyone know why on vista when you close firefox successfully, a crash window comes up from firefox?

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Everything Else TWC / Re: New tropical graphics for 2009

« on: June 02, 2009, 11:34:09 AM »

what i thought seemed usual is that usually they fade it out when it's incorrect, but they actually attempted and successfully caught it and fixed it haha.

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Local Forecast / Re: Incredible - Never seen this before!

« on: June 02, 2009, 11:30:49 AM »

that seems to be happening very often now. i captured a few pixs from when my start did that, but the background was completely black, the font was completely legible (white) and the icons were actually shown.

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: June 01, 2009, 11:06:49 PM »

I have begun to start reading the Twilight series and I have to say, It's better than I thought it would be. I'm less than 100 pages into "Twilight" and Stephenie Meyer's very descriptive words seem to bring the book to life.

i was done with the series in less than a month...lol i really got dragged into it. i thought all books were good, however new moon was just blah. you'll see. 

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Everything Else TWC / Re: New tropical graphics for 2009

« on: June 01, 2009, 04:13:23 PM »

you caught a nice lowerthird blooper there too...haha. i kinda like it. 

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Everything Else TWC / Re: New tropical graphics for 2009

« on: May 31, 2009, 01:30:08 PM »

based on the monitor behind dr. steve lyons, it looks like they may have corrected the 4x3 safe issue.

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Everything Else TWC / Re: General TWC Discussion

« on: May 30, 2009, 06:59:24 PM »

Things are hectic around here today...Steph Abrams on her way in to do PM Edition with Kim Perez... Samantha Mohr starting the show...crazy

he called about an hour and a half ago to inform us he wasn't suppose to work... so Sam is filling in until Steph gets here

whose he?

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General Discussion / Re: Post your desktops

« on: May 29, 2009, 08:58:21 PM »

new laptop: