Archive for May, 2007

The TB Scare
May 31, 2007

Tom Clancy couldn’t write a more intriguing mystery. A globe-trotting, personal injury lawyer from Atlanta quarantined with a dangerous strain of tuberculosis.

Here’s what we know so far about this developing story:

His name is Andrew Speaker. He’s 31 years old. He returned last week from his wedding and honeymoon in Europe [...]

Scare At DOT
May 31, 2007

Today when I got in the newsroom, there was a message on my phone. The call was from my grandmother, who works in the the Office of Financial Management at the U.S. Department of Transportation. By now you’ve already heard that there were several suspicious packages delivered to the federal agency. My grandmother, along with [...]

No More Theater Woes
May 30, 2007

Going to the theater used to be really exciting for me. My friends and I would go to the movies frequently, but nowadays it’s a rare occasion.
I suppose it’s partly because I don’t care much to sit around for two hours to watch a movie in a room full of loud strangers. Mostly though, [...]

It’s Party Time
May 30, 2007

Today, I will be paying close attention to News4 at 4 p.m.
We are running a segment on how to plan a party for children.
My daughter’s first birthday is coming up pretty soon — and even though I think that today’s segment may be a bit more than planning a party for a 1-year-old — I’m [...]

Day Of Remembrance
May 28, 2007

You know, I once heard someone say, “Memorial Day is a time of remembrance of those who pay the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, our country, our livelihood.”
My father is a Navy veteran. He lied about his age and joined the armed forces at 14. When the military found out, he was honorably discharged … [...]