Author: Terry Pochert
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Ross Reck – You Never Know when Fate Will Step In
Adoption and Foster Care can change your life. Three years ago, Amanda Levens was the associate head coach of the Arizona State University women’s basketball team. According to an article by Chris Murray which appeared in the Reno Gazette-Journal, Coach Levens was driving between her home and the ASU campus when a voice on the…
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Nettie Skrade Gardening
Nettie Skrade, An Angel in the Garden Although Spirit of Christ Lutheran Church in Novi, Michigan, no longer exists (now Holy Cross Episcopal Church), the memories and contributions of Nettie Skrade live on. This is her story of the love of gardening. Nettie is no longer with us. She was born on February 3, 1907,…
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Study Says Wind Power In Midwest May Be Losing Steam
Wind power, a favorite source in the “green” movement, is facing a problem: there is less wind to harness. The cause, ironically, may be global warming – the very problem wind power seeks to address. A first-of-its-kind study suggests that average and peak wind speeds have been slowing noticeably since 1973, especially in the Midwest…
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100% Employee Engagement–Guaranteed! Revised Edition: Introducing a New Management Model
By Ross Reck, PhD Imagine a workplace where every employee is engaged with their work … where every employee shows up each day excited about giving every bit of energy, creativity and passion to performing their job. These employees don’t need to be motivated because they already are and they channel their motivation toward creating…
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Dog Company: A True Story of American Soldiers Abandoned by Their High Command by Lynn Vincent
The Army does not want you to read this book. It does not want to advertise its detention system that coddles enemy fighters while putting American soldiers at risk. It does not want to reveal the new lawyered-up Pentagon war ethic that prosecutes U.S. soldiers and Marines while setting free spies who kill Americans. This…
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How a 98-Year-Old Man Created Meaning for His Life and Others [by Ross Reck]
I saw this story on the PBS NEWSHOUR the other night and was overwhelmed by the amount of goodness that was shared by this man. Leo Kellner lives in Hastings, Nebraska and retired from his job at age 92. Shortly after, his wife of 72 years passed away. Four months later, he was sitting in…
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B&O Railroad Museum
History of the Museum from B&O Museum website, “In the late 19th century, an overzealous publicity agent developed a trade show exhibit for a major American railroad headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. This exhibit survived the railroad that sponsored it and grew to become a “national treasure” of railroad artifacts. Today, it comprises the collection of…
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Trump Quotes London Mayor Out of Context
Another case where Trump takes text out of context and twists words to create lie At least 7 dead and 48 wounded in terror attack and Mayor of London says there is “no reason to be alarmed!” — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2017 Comedian George Takei said: ‘He said there was no reason…
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Stupid Is As Stupid Does by Art Fettig
Did you ever do anything really stupid? Things that cost you dearly? Maybe you lost a friend or a lover or a job or a career because of your stupidity. Maybe you got kicked out of school or were publicly humiliated. Maybe you went to jail. Now if you are expecting me to go on…
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Congressional Staffers & Family – Student Loans
Many emails circulate about members of congress, their staffers and their families do not have to pay back student loans. FALSE Some folks confuse the use of Title 2, Chapter 4, Section 60c-6 as doing such. The Chief Administrative Officer shall establish a program under which an employing office of the House of Representatives may agree…
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Donald Trump – Climate Change is a Hoax, BUT Wants to Save Golf Course from Erosion
Is Donald Trump “two faced”? The Guardian, “Trump’s other wall: is his Irish resort a sign he believes in climate change? Before he set sights on Mexico, Donald Trump had his eyes on a wall to protect his luxury golf resort. Does it suggest he recognizes effects of global warming?”[1] References: The Guardian, November 17,…
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The Business of Slavery and the Rise of American Capitalism, 1815–1860
By Calvin Schermerhorn Available from Amazon.com Calvin Schermerhorn’s provocative study views the development of modern American capitalism through the window of the nineteenth-century interstate slave trade. This eye-opening history follows money and ships as well as enslaved human beings to demonstrate how slavery was a national business supported by far-flung monetary and credit systems reaching…
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Comparison of Bronchoalveolar Lavage Cytospins and Smears in Dogs and Cats
Differences in the cytological interpretation of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) after cytospin preparation (CP) or manual smearing of pelleted cells preparation (MSP) were investigated in client-owned dogs and cats with inflammatory or infectious lower respiratory disease. References: Full abstract at JAAHA.org
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Ivanka Trump Insensitivity On Memorial Day
Champagne popsicles on Memorial Day when the rest of the United States is showing their respects to our fallen soldiers. References: CNN, May 29, 2017, Saba Hamedy – Popsicle tweet from Ivanka Trump’s lifestyle brand gets icy reception Huffington Post, May 29, 2017, Doha Madani – People Think Ivanka Trump’s Memorial Day Popsicles Are Insensitive
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One Famous Man’s Secrets for Growing Old and Thriving
Curt Schleier recently posted a fascinating article about Carl Reiner on jta.org. Mr. Reiner, who is an actor, writer director and creator of “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” is 95 years old and still going strong with several books about to come out and he’s working on several others. According to the article, “The first thing…
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
In an effort to further preserve the legacy of those who sacrificed all in Vietnam, VVMF is committed to finding a photo to go with each of the more than 58,000 names on The Wall. The Wall of Faces allows family and friends to share memories, post pictures and connect with each other. Collected…
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Raskin, Patricia
Host of Internet Radio show The Patricia Raskin Show. References: Twitter Tweets by Patricia_Raskin
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Get Your Hand Off Me
Well this is embarassing https://t.co/XaPL1AbCm5 pic.twitter.com/mumhuQHDFz — Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) May 22, 2017
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Broadcasters: Untold Chaos
Tantalizing details of news stories are often never told. That changes in “Broadcasters: Untold Chaos,” where a veteran journalist sheds new light on a career reaching from Saigon to Sioux City. These insider accounts—little-known or never told—include threats against CBS News, lunch with Ferdinand Marcos, a shocking on-air protest ignited by censorship and a military…
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Ross Reck – The Most Important Things in Life Can’t be Bought; They Must be Earned
Ross Reck wrote in one of his recent weekly Reminders, “One of my connections on LinkedIn posted the following quote by Clarence Francis who retired as Chairman of the Board for General Foods in 1954. The quote points out that the most important things in life can’t be bought; they must be earned. As Mr.…
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Art Fettig – “How The Years Fly Bye”
Jean and I will have been married over 90 years as you read this. (Not all of those years to each other.) I was married 39 years previously and she was 35 years. May 19th we will have been married 16 years together. We met online. I lived in Battle Creek, Michigan and she lived…
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Arizona Wins For Marraige Equality
References: New Times, October 23, 2017, Ashley Cusick – Cover (PDF)
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The Day After We Won – Arizona Republic, Saturday, October 18, 2014
The Arizona Republic was filled with articles and photos recognizing the first day that same-sex marriage became legal in the State of Arizona. TOP: David Larance (left) and Kevin Patterson (middle), the first same-sex couple to get married in Phoenix, share a laugh with the Rev. John Dorhauer. LEFT: Sue Wieger (left) and Shella Kloefkom,…
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Wedding of Suzanne Cummins and Holly Mitchell
Suzanne and Holly are among the many plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed against the State of Arizona for marriage equality. After the lawsuit was won, many exciting events followed including the wonderful wedding of Suzanne Cummins and Holly Mitchel.. Guest waiting for the wedding of Suzanne Cummins and Holly Mitchell – October 11, 2014 References:…
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Ruling Near – October 10, 2014
Alia Beard Rau, The Republic | azcentral.com 10:07 p.m. MST October 10, 2014 The fate of Arizona’s marriage law could be decided in a week. U.S. District Judge John Sedwick issued an order Thursday night stating that he believes this week’s appellate court ruling that declared Idaho and Nevada’s marriage restrictions unconstitutional applies to Arizona,…
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Military Personnel That Served In Thailand Could Have Been Exposed To Agent Orange
WBIW » News » local Updated February 12, 2014 7:20 AM (BEDFORD)- Lawrence County Veterans Service Officer Brad Bough told the Lawrence County Commissioners on Tuesday morning that new studies have revealed that military personnel on or near the perimeters of military bases in Thailand anytime between February 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975 could…
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Raymond Previ and Corinne Aguilar – Christmas 2013
It’s always a great time at Shields Pizzeria in Southfield, Michigan, when it nears the holiday season. Many staff, alumni and friends gather to reacquaint.
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The Photo Booth at the 2013 Reunion
On September 13, 2013, hundreds of WXYZ Staff and Alumni gathered together to celebrate the long history of the station. At the reunion was a photo booth. Here is just one of thousands of photos.
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Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Award
TV Technology, December 19, 2012 – “CINCINNATI — WXYZ, the Scripps affiliate in Detroit, has earned the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Award, one of the television industry’s highest honor in journalism. The honor recognizes the community-changing success of “Wayne County Confidential: Government Run Amok,” WXYZ’s years-long investigative series focused on politics in Wayne County, Mich. Investigative…
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FuelMaker/IMPCO Announce New Warranty Policy and Price Changes on Electronics Modules
On July 2nd FuelMaker announced changes to its warranties. Compressors will no longer be pro-rated byhours used and the warranty will no longer cover any mileage, shipping or labor costs. New equipment will be covered for 1 year and compressors in new units will be covered for 1500 hours of operation. Rebuilt parts will be covered for…
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Not Dancing in the Dark – Art Fettig Newsletter – June 22, 2009
Art Fettig’s Monday Morning Memo June 22, 2009 800-441-7676 or 919-732-6994 artfettig@aol.com In This Issue o Not Dancing in the Dark o Say Something Good o Visit Our Website o Points To Ponder o A Little Humor o Quote of the Week o To Subscribe Not Dancing in the Dark Shin: device for finding furniture…
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City Grapples with Problem of Absentee Landlords
CITY GRAPPLES WITH PROBLEM OF ABSENTEE LANDLORDS A third of the violent crime at apartment complexes in Charlotte, North Carolina, occurs in a handful of facilities owned by hard-to-reach, out-of-state “absentee” landlords. The Charlotte police say this makes their work difficult. As a result, Charlotte’s city council is drafting an ordinance to create a landlord…
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Ordinance Holds Owners Responsible For Reporting Missing Guns
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, has a new municipal ordinance “requiring prompt notification to authorities of lost or stolen firearms, and imposing penalties.” The new ordinance would require gun owners to report the loss or theft of any registered firearms within 72 hours of their discovery. The ordinance was passed unanimously by the Lancaster City Council. City officials…
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Make A Circle by Art Fettig
Art Fettig’s Monday Morning Memo June 15, 2009 800-441-7676 or 919-732-6994 artfettig@aol.com In This Issue o Make a Circle o Say Something Good o Visit Our Website o Points To Ponder o A Little Humor o Quote of the Week o To Subscribe Make a Circle One of my favorite illustrations for a speech was…
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Make a Circle
One of my favorite illustrations for a speech was asking the audience to make a circle with their thumb and their index finger. Hold it right up there. Now, all together, bring the circle down to your chin. (I would make the circle with my right hand to demonstrate and then bring the circle down…
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Hermon Goring – Points to Ponder by Art Fettig
Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is to tell them they are being attacked. and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country. Hermon Goring
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Father’s Day Thoughts by Art Fettig
Father’s Day. Another old custom created by the greeting card industry. Just the same, it is nice to be remembered with a phone call or an e-mail and there isn’t a big investment involved. May God bless America and keep out troops from harm.
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Emerson – Don’t Waste Life…
Don’t waste life in doubts and fears; spend yourself on the work before you, well assured that the right performance of this hour’s duties will be the best preparation for the hours and ages that will follow it. Ralph Waldo Emerson
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History Lesson by Art Fettig
Art Fettig’s Monday Morning Memo April 13, 2009 800-441-7676 or 919-732-6994 artfettig@aol.com In This Issue o History Lesson o Say Something Good o Visit Our Website o Points To Ponder o A Little Humor o Quote of the Week o To Subscribe History Lesson The US Standard railroad gauge (distance between rails) is 4 feet,…
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Richard E. Byrd
Few men during their lifetime comes anywhere near exhausting the resources dwelling within them. There are deep wells of strength that are never used. Richard E. Byrd
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Humungus Bonus
Humiliated, the American Corporation laid off the rower for poor performance and gave the top executives a humungus bonus for discovering the problem.
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Judy Reeves
Writers by nature, and artists in general, cannot be people pleasers. It’s not our job to please. It’s our job to tell the truth. Judy Reeves
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Springtime in Hillsborough
I am certain that you have your own favorite place to celebrate a warm spring day. When the trees are blossoming it can be a truly awesome sight. We’ve had a few flowers bloom here already and the taste of spring is in the air. Tough Winter I always think of spring as the time…
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Monday Morning Memo – April 6, 2009
Art Fettig’s Monday Morning Memo April 6 , 2009 800-441-7676 or 919-732-6994 artfettig@aol.com In This Issue o Dim Down the Light o Say Something Good o Visit Our Website o Points To Ponder o A Little Humor o Quote of the Week o To Subscribe Dim Down the Light Well, I suppose that you have…
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Dim Down the Light by Art Fettig
Well, I suppose that you have all now heard by now that Guiding Light the CBS soap opera that’s been in existence for 72 years — since 1937 on the radio and 1952 on the television — will air its final episode post-Summer. The Associated Press cites declining daytime ratings and budget as the reason…
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Playback – Art Fettig Newsletter – March 30, 2009
Art Fettig’s Monday Morning Memo March 30, 2009 In This Issue o Playback o Say Something Good o Visit Our Website o Points To Ponder o A Little Humor o Quote of the Week o To Subscribe Playback I was watching the Sweet Eight games this weekend and occasionally when a player scored a field…
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Art Fettig’s Newsletter – Don’t Wait Too Long
Art Fettig’s Monday Morning Memo March 23, 2009 800-441-7676 or 919-732-6994 artfettig@aol.com In This Issue o Don’t Wait Too Long o Say Something Good o Visit Our Website o Points To Ponder o A Little Humor o Quote of the Week o To Subscrib Don’t Wait Too Long I wrote a song with the above…
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Basketball by Art Fettig
Tyler Hansbrough Yes, it is that week end again when all the talk around here is the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament. I’m sure that wherever you live there is some such critter. At the NCAA Selection Show tomorrow some 65 teams will be picked from around the nation for the NCCA battles. What is so…
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Art Fettig Nugget: Among My Souvenirs
Fifty Eagles Years ago, singer Connie Francis had a hit song with the above title and it was a sad song about a broken heart. Today as I sit at my computer I can swing around in my fine chair and see over fifty eagles on display and they bring me such happy memories. My…
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Among My Souvenirs by Art Fettig
Art Fettig’s Monday Morning Memo March 16, 2009 800-441-7676 or 919-732-6994 artfettig@aol.com In This Issue o Among My Souvenirs o Say Something Good o Visit Our Website o Points To Ponder o A Little Humor o Quote of the Week o To Subscribe Among My Souvenirs Years ago, singer Connie Franncis had a hit song…
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Climbing an Icy Hill by Art Fettig
Art Fettig’s Monday Morning Memo March 9, 2009 800-441-7676 or 919-732-6994 artfettig@aol.com In This Issue o Climbing An Icy Hill o Say Something Good o Visit Our Website o Points To Ponder o A Little Humor o Quote of the Week o To Subscribe Climbing an Icy Hill Sunday we drove over to a beautiful…
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Ross Reck – When Your Window Of Opportunity Opens–Go For It!
I sat next to an account manager for Coca Cola on a plane ride to Phoenix who shared an interesting story with me. She had been trying for many years to get the soft drink syrup account for one of the larger convenience store chains in Phoenix. The problem, however, was that the competition had…
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Getting Customers To Sell For You by Ross Reck
Getting Customers To Sell For You I have my cars fixed by an establishment called Don’s Repair. Although this place was a little out of the way for me, Don’s prices were good and when Don fixed something, it stayed fixed. So I started referring some of my friends to Don. They were also impressed…
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Maintaining Relationships: High-Touch, Not High-Tech by Ross Reck
While electronic communication makes it possible for us to exchange information rapidly, it falls short when it comes to the caring and feeding of personal relationships. Relationships occur between two people and people need periodic personal touches from the other person if the relationship to remain vibrant. So get out from behind your computer screen…
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Don’t Close Sales, Open Relationships
I had a financial planner call on me several years ago. His first comment as he walked into my office was, “I’m not here to sell you anything.” I remember thinking to myself at the time, “What a refreshing approach.” The gentleman went on to say that what he really wanted to do was to…
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Capitalize On Your Moments Of Truth by Ross Reck
Standing Ovation A moment of truth is an opportunity to come through when the people around you don’t expect you to. I was on a Hertz Rental Car bus in Chicago one time when a pregnant woman traveling with three kids and six suitcases was about to get off. Instead of merely unloading her suitcases…
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Customers Prefer Special Treatment Over Low Price
Some relatives of mine, Dick and Lucille, own and manage a hardware store in a small town in Michigan. The hardware store they own is part of a chain of hardware stores that specializes in serving small communities. When Dick and Lucille moved to this community twenty years ago, they became part of it. They…
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Negative Comments Hurt Everyone
Nothing good ever comes out of negative comments. They make you, the sender, look bad to the people observing your behavior. They also make the receiver feel bad. If you regularly dish out negative comments, don’t expect any of these people to give you their best efforts the next time you ask them for a favor. [1]…
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Campbell, Erskine
WXYZ: Continuity writer and sound-effects for the Lone Ranger radio show. References: Wikipedia
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Ryan, Tom
WXYZ: AM talent. Dick Purtan side-kick. References: Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association Facebook
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Conway, Mary Ellen
WXYZ: Reporter that worked with the station for a few months in the early 1980s.. Not to be confused with Mary Conway a senior reporter with the station.
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Dahl, Ronnie
WXYZ: 1982- Reporter. References: LinkedIn YouTube Channel Twitter Facebook Tweets by ronniedahl
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Chiappetta, Jerry
WXYZ: Hosted various editions of Michigan Outdoors. References: Wild Harvest Videos Chiappetta Productions, Inc. Why Don’t Dogs Wear Shoes? Why Don’t Dogs Wear Shoes? is a series of humorous stories “inspired by my grandkids,” says the author, a grandfather of ten. Jerry Chiappetta takes an offbeat look at the Phases of Life —…
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Cohen, Steve
WXYZ: TV news Executive Producer. References: Steve wrote several articles about WXYZ on the The 247 Newsroom which is now dark. LiveShot, Journalistic heroism in Philadelphia by Tom Kranz (Google Books) – Amazon.com
