Monday, September 30, 2002
I hate to report rumors but the grapevine is reporting that 1160 WBOB-AM will be switching formats to "Christian" programming. Listeners are indicating that commercials are already appearing that are fundamentalist Christian advertisements. There is no information as to when this might take place. I really hope this does not happen. I am not a big "BOB" listener, but this town has more than 3 full time "Christian" radio stations now. I do not think any more are needed. I don't think any are needed, but that is a side issue. Radio is dying in this town as it is, but this will push it a little faster if it happens.
Men attempted to jump off hotel
Are these guys totally nuts? Why only try a 34-story building? The late "Sky Punk" jumped from Carew Tower twice, so why not stick to the tallest building in town? I wonder how these crackpots got out on the roof in the middle of the night. I would have bet that at least one of them would have died. They are luck to have been caught.
Are these guys totally nuts? Why only try a 34-story building? The late "Sky Punk" jumped from Carew Tower twice, so why not stick to the tallest building in town? I wonder how these crackpots got out on the roof in the middle of the night. I would have bet that at least one of them would have died. They are luck to have been caught.
West Chester Man Gets Jail Time For Fraud
This man should have gotten a much bigger fine. I would guess it cost far more than $3,000 to process his false claim and to prosecute him.
This man should have gotten a much bigger fine. I would guess it cost far more than $3,000 to process his false claim and to prosecute him.
School Illegally Reopens Under New Name
Are there any sanctions to back up this action? What responsibilities lie with the Cincinnati Public Schools? I hope no State funds were used to run this version of the school.
Are there any sanctions to back up this action? What responsibilities lie with the Cincinnati Public Schools? I hope no State funds were used to run this version of the school.
Age Confusion for High School Student Suspended for Threat
Jay Love from 1230 the Buzz complained on his show today about the media reporting LeRoy Brazile's identity and showing his picture in the newspapers and on TV. His age is listed as both 17 and 18 in various media outlets. Examples:
Age 17 Listed: WCPO ABC9, Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati Post
Age 18 Listed: WLWT NBC5
No Age Listed: WXIX Fox19, WKRC CBS12, Akron Beacon-Journal
This suggests that maybe WLWT was incorrect or the others were lazy. Regardless of that I think the issue of reporting his name and showing his face on TV is made moot by two things. One is that his father filed a civil lawsuit on his behalf, which is what made this a public issue. The media generally only hold back the juvenile’s identity when only criminal charges are in play, the civil suit changed things. The other reason is that the young man willfully was interviewed on camera, as shown on WLWT. In this interview Leroy also contradicted his father's comments to Jay Love on the radio this afternoon. In the interview Leroy stated that he was hoping that the Judge would allow him to play in the Homecoming game that night. The father stated that the only reason for the lawsuit was to get him back in school for academic reasons. That sounds like a little bit of spinning the issue to gain position for the lawsuit, not an honest statement.
Jay Love from 1230 the Buzz complained on his show today about the media reporting LeRoy Brazile's identity and showing his picture in the newspapers and on TV. His age is listed as both 17 and 18 in various media outlets. Examples:
Age 17 Listed: WCPO ABC9, Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati Post
Age 18 Listed: WLWT NBC5
No Age Listed: WXIX Fox19, WKRC CBS12, Akron Beacon-Journal
This suggests that maybe WLWT was incorrect or the others were lazy. Regardless of that I think the issue of reporting his name and showing his face on TV is made moot by two things. One is that his father filed a civil lawsuit on his behalf, which is what made this a public issue. The media generally only hold back the juvenile’s identity when only criminal charges are in play, the civil suit changed things. The other reason is that the young man willfully was interviewed on camera, as shown on WLWT. In this interview Leroy also contradicted his father's comments to Jay Love on the radio this afternoon. In the interview Leroy stated that he was hoping that the Judge would allow him to play in the Homecoming game that night. The father stated that the only reason for the lawsuit was to get him back in school for academic reasons. That sounds like a little bit of spinning the issue to gain position for the lawsuit, not an honest statement.
Sunday, September 29, 2002
State Shuts Down Sabis Int'l School
This was a Charter school failure. Here is a problem for this type of school, continuity. Privately owned or operated schools rely on private corporations out to make money. If those organizations go out of business, then who will teach the kids? In this case the public schools will. The public schools are a required element of any civilized society. You can no more totally privatize education than you can fire or police protection.
This was a Charter school failure. Here is a problem for this type of school, continuity. Privately owned or operated schools rely on private corporations out to make money. If those organizations go out of business, then who will teach the kids? In this case the public schools will. The public schools are a required element of any civilized society. You can no more totally privatize education than you can fire or police protection.
WXIX-TV anchorman arrested, out on bail
Rob Williams was charged with writing a bad check for $2,016.02 as payment for an airline ticket in Japan. The ticket was used, the check bounced and payment on the check was not made good. Will Mr. Williams be working Monday morning on FOX19? As of this morning they are not reporting the incident on their website. Will they pull a UC and not suspend him at all? Or has he been fired already? His contract may have protections for him or for the company in incidents like this. They should at a minimum suspend him until he can clear his name, or keep him off the air. If he is found guilty he then can be fired.
Rob Williams was charged with writing a bad check for $2,016.02 as payment for an airline ticket in Japan. The ticket was used, the check bounced and payment on the check was not made good. Will Mr. Williams be working Monday morning on FOX19? As of this morning they are not reporting the incident on their website. Will they pull a UC and not suspend him at all? Or has he been fired already? His contract may have protections for him or for the company in incidents like this. They should at a minimum suspend him until he can clear his name, or keep him off the air. If he is found guilty he then can be fired.
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