I sure do hope you report on this: "BP bused in 100s of temp workers for Obama visit, state official says" http://news.yahoo.com/s/ynews/ynews_ts2320

NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams, who makes regular appearances on “Late Night” as part of “Slow Jammin’ the News” is as funny as they say.

http://scallywagandvagabond.com/2010/05/boundless-enthusiasm-an-evening-with-jimmy-fallon-and-brian-williams/

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Good Evening Mr.Williams, Another fine broadcast this evening.

First of all the report by Mr.Todd from Grand Isle discussing President Obama's visit to Louisiana and the meeting that was held with officials. President Obama acknowledges the frustration felt by the people of the region and is taking full responsibility for the cleaning up of this oil disaster. This crisis does threaten livelihoods of so many people and the want answers as to what is next for them. It was good that President Obama walked along the oil tainted beaches and saw the tar balls in the sand. This will take some time to clean up totally.

Hearing from the Mayor of Grand Isle told of a meeting in which President Obama really listened to all the officials concerns. Asking what they needed and understood their frustration. So many families livelihoods are dependent on the waters of the Gulf and they are struggling.

The report by Anne Thompson from Venice,Louisiana telling of the efforts by BP to stop the leak revealed how the end result keeps being pushed forward in days. All the efforts of the "top kill" and the "junk shot" may or may not work because it appears from the video the flow has not ceased. The only real solution will be the relief well it seems and that will take months. One hopes the building of the relief wells will progress faster, but it is a long and difficult task.

On another note is is sad to learn of the passing away of Gary Coleman at only 42yrs old. He certainly became very famous as a child star, yet as he matured into an adult he had many troubles in life. So very sad.

The "Making A Difference" segement by Mr.Mott was really nice. Showing people coming together to help those devastated by the oil spill. And for the animals it is a matter of life and death.

People are truly helping those in desperate need and one hopes things will improve very soon.

Thank You for the broadcast Mr.Williams. Have A Wonderful Weekend!

Remember to Honor Our Veterans This Memorial Day!

Peace to You and to All!

Lots of Love to All the "regulars"

Stay Extra,Extra Safe and Well Richard!

Take Care Always Richard And Crew!

XOXO

Lisa

Hey yall,

Speaking in Spanish is not about hiding anything, it is about trying to add a little fun and funny and to seek a varied interpretation. I meaningfully talked to two people with different intents but did not mean to be unrespectful and I apologize if that happened. I have listened to “Spanish” for many years and that is my main outlet for God to lead me and for Him to suggest things to me. It is like having a team around me giving thoughts( sometimes) but it is my personality-response based on you-all.

Yes, I am in the ‘time’ of my life, but I am on guard to hear anything that could help out with the situation in the Gulf. Tell BP to put the clearest picture of the holes out through the news because it will open the door for others to think of a way to close the holes. Spanish is also meant to touch the ones looking for the information. I know many people don’t mind data but still I I keep a lot to myself out of respect for others so anyway……

So, for yall, it takes work to speak this language but I see life inside of it so don’t let it get by you. Hey to U. I am paying close attention to what is going on.

---- Gary was super, and hope for blessings on the veterans.

Bye now,

Tesa

Another excellent broadcast, as always. I was moved by what the Mayor had to say

about the massive oil spill and his praise of President Obama. Have a safe Memorial weekend.

I hated to hear about Gary Coleman. I'm trying my luck tonight with the new Blog. I'm sure

it will be great once I am use to it Again, Brian, have a safe Memorial weekend.

Phyllis

Gary Colem

Brian,

Another terrific broadcast. I am still having problems, but I wil try another
time. Have a safe Memorial weekend.

Phyllis

Brian,

I have heard nothing about BP's other oil spill in Alaska which happened this week and spilt over 100,000 gallons at its Alaska pipeline operation.

Also I remember Nightly News was all over the ACORN story with James O'Keefe and friend posing as pimp and prostitute, but I have not heard anything since then about how the film he produced was doctored and spliced together, and otherwise completely fabricated. ACORN was found innocent. But O'Keefe pleaded guilty this week to charges of entering federal property under false pretenses when he attempted to embarrass Senator Mary Landrieu.

Good evening, Brian.

Thank you for sharing all of these great links to help us keep up with the Gulf oil spill. It was good to see President Obama back in Louisiana again to talk to the locals and to see the situation from eye level. His visit to Louisiana today reminded me of what you told us about President Teddy Roosevelt's many visits to Plaquemines Parish. Putting those two images together (President Obama visiting a disaster, and President Roosevelt visiting their beautiful, sacred marshes) is a very sad and sobering comparison. Wonderful coverage of the Gulf oil spill tonight. It was really great to hear from Mayor David Camardelle- I'm grateful that you gave him so much time to speak. We will keep the Gulf in our thoughts and prayers this Memorial Day weekend.

Very sad news this afternoon about Gary Coleman passing away at such a young age. He struggled with so much for many years, but he touched many generations in his short life.

As always, a wonderful Making A Difference story to keep the Gulf in our thoughts as we head off to a busy Memorial Day weekend.

Wishing your colleague Richard Engel and his crew safe travels as he's back at work overseas. They're in my thoughts and prayers. Look forward to your next reports, Richard! My pal Lisa and I are always wishing you well.

Brian, I hope you have a wonderful and safe Memorial Day weekend with your family. If you happen to visit any of your friends who are Veterans or Medal of Honor recipients, please send them my deepest thanks and gratitude. We all honor them greatly this weekend. God Bless them all.

Take care Brian and "blog family",

-Cary

Brian, I just want to complement you on your superb news judgment when you interviewed the mayor of Grand Isle on tonight's newscast.

When he first started speaking he mispronounced a word or two, and may have made a mistake in grammar but then he began communication on an entirely different emotional level and you could feel what he was feeling, fearing and hoping in ways words alone just never would have expressed. There was a genuine honest outpouring of Gulf coast heart, probably typical of so many in that area at this troubled time.

In today's hurry up news world so many interviewers would have kept jumping in, trying to steer him, trying to get quick short answers but you had the great judgment to just let him roll.

Sometimes the most effective way to tell a story is to let it tell itself. I got more out of his nearly four minutes of communicating than I have out of many hours of other talking head coverage of this story.

Not only did you let him get his message across, but you gave him nearly four minutes of the first 12-minutes of the newscast. I do know a little about network news and while I was listening intently to what he said I was also watching the clock and waiting for you to interrupt. When you didn't break in I was surprised, impressed and grateful for the understanding I was able to take away from that segment because you were listening intently too. Thanks !

Brian,

I hope there is success with the massive oil spill on Sunday Have a safe Memorial

weekend.

Phyllis

With all the propaganda and attacks on how Obama is handling the Oil spill finally the truth comes out. It took the small town Mayor to put the truth out there. As Law Makers spread the word on how this is Obama's Katrina and how Obama got donations from Oil Companies. Few remember the 8 years of Oil Companies getting the biggest profits in history and now gas prices were almost 5 dollars a gallon with no Law Makers or even the President seeing a problem. Rand Paul spoke from his heart with support of BP because his Family does big business with BP. Now Obama like Reagan took full responsiblity as for the pass 8 years, two Wars and a Recession President Bush wouldn't take blame. Even with the Katrina Storm with thousands of Americans begging for help, dying and being shot as they tried to go to a safe area, Bush still blame anyone else but never took responsibility. The Mayor learned who Obama is as a President and a man who works for all the American people. Yes the mission is still to make sure Obama and the US fail but the American people are waking up to the lies and propaganda of the Republicans, Tea Party and KKK members.