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The sheriff's trusty steed.
Yesterday in the airport in New Orleans, I heard a vehicle behind me while walking to the gate.
It was the sheriff.
The local sheriff's office has purchased a fleet of three-wheeled dreadnaughts that cruise the terminals and gate areas. These suckers stand out: They are tricked-out with LED's and faux mag wheels. They are to Segues what Bentleys are to Smart Cars.
The deputy driving behind me had the pleasant look of Wilford Brimley. He pulled up to our particular gate, parked the vehicle and watched us board, with the confident look of a man who knows he could out-run any terrorist in a drag race down the concourse.
The elephant in the terminal: The inevitable Paul Blart comparisons. I suppose the deputies on these cruisers differentiate themselves by being armed, but very few people look cool atop these vehicles.
You know how there's nothing more harrowing at the supermarket than walking with your cart in front of someone who you fear is going to hit you with their cart in the back of the ankles? Walking in front of one of these is the vehicular version of that. These tricycles are tall—the deputy in the saddle is a looming presence. It makes you suddenly pay hyper-close attention to your lane-changes as a pedestrian. I considered going to Cinnabon, but it would have meant crossing two lanes of oncoming traffic coming off the Chicago flight.
Just a word to veteran air travelers: When in the New Orleans airport, be prepared to share the road...with the gentle giants of the concourse.
We hope you can join us tonight.
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Just more fuel for Trump's fire, not only does he think that Obama doesn't have a valid Birth Certificate, but today we find out our President is a Pirate as well . I guess Trump will be back on the morning talk shows saying that's not valid for a United States President either.
Some real news you missed this evening.
President Obama found $7 billion to hand out to those evil insurance companies for "QUALITY BONUS'S' to help with the Medicare Advantage crowd. Could it be an attempt at vote buying? Please let the public know.
What about the Whitehouse and Treasury dept trying to get Standards & Poors not to down grade Americas debt limit.
Wonder if these types of stories would have been news back in 2007?
President Obama was such a cute, adorable Pirate and his mother was so pretty and together they were
the essence of the perfect mother-son relationship. A picture is worth a thousand words.
Hopefully the Rebels in Libya will succeed with the logistics of Britian, France, Italy and more aid from
the president -- his" drawdown authority".
Good Evening Mr.Williams, A fine broadcast this evening as always. Interesting segue used by one of the Sheriff deputies in the New Orleans Airport. Always making sure everything and everybody is safe. Maybe next time you can go to Cinnabon and also get extra icing!
Now on to the broadcast. First of all the report by Lisa Myers in the new rules from the government on airlines. The disclosure of all the fees included in the ticket is certainly a needed change to be fair to customers when purchasing a ticket. Total transparency by the airlines to give better quality service. The limit of how long airplanes should keep passengers stranded on the tarmac is also an important change. Getting better service is greatly appreciated by all passengers especially frequent flyers.
Heartbreaking news of the loss of photographers Tim Hetherington and Chris Hondros in Misrata. Tim Hetherington known for working with Sebastian Junger on the film "Restrepo" an award winning photojournalist will be greatly missed by many who worked with him. So very tragic and extremely they were lost due to an explosion of a rocket grenade. Covering areas many people did not see and bringing incredible stories back. Amazing images taken by both of them and is it so awfull they are lost. Ones thoughts and prayers go out to their families. So truly heartbreaking.
So many brave and dedicated journalists and one always wishes for all of them to be extra, extra safe.
The report by Anne Thompson from Venice, LA showed that a year after the disasterous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico there is still a tremendous amount of oil in and around much of the marshland. Just under the surface as Anne Thompson revealed when she took a shovel and dug into the mud. The vegetation will not last over time if the marshes are not restored. As pointed out in the report, "cleaning up without restoration is pointless." One hopes things improve, but it will take years.
The piece by Mr.Maceda about Staff Sergeant Adam Wontrop was incredible and showed how this 22yrold soldier is truly brave and focused on his job. Seeing him carry the live rocket across the water made one nervous, yet he seemed unphased saying he was doing his job. He has endured alot in his life with his family and the military has helped him. Hearing his fellow soldiers refer to him as a hero was wonderful and shows they have alot of respect for him. A really brave soldier diffusing IED's, rockets and other types pf explosives. He is brave and is helping his fellow soldiers and civilians in the area.
A great piece!
Thank You for the broadcast Mr.Williams. Peace to You and to All!
Be Well Everyone!
Stay Extra,Extra Safe and Well Richard! Always!
Take Extra Good Care Richard and Crew!
Lisa
Brian great ending to today's show and it was so funny to hear the soldier sing off tune.
I did ok on the facebooksite with Obama's Q&A. At lease my questions were answered.
The campaign for President is looking like a joke. Now Charlie Sheen is considering running for President after seeing The Donald make this a joke and the polls put Sheen winning over Sarah Palin. So many States are recalling their current wacko Governors. With so much crazy insane stuff going on in politics it was good to see Mark Zuckenberg and other young people who asked the right questions and didn't have to have the President explain his answers like he has to do in his press conferences with reporters
Looking forward to Wills and Kate's wedding on the 29th. Diana would be proud and she did a great job with her boys. Even Queen Elizabeth seems more happy now and able to finally live her life so alot of ways.
Brian, While it was difficult to hear that times are still so difficult for the victims of the oil spills and travel by air is plagued by problems from invasive pat downs to air traffic control lapses, at least New Orleans concourses are safe. :)
Between the really great material this week in the broadcast on site and this too funny blog, I vote that you get to leave the studio confines more often! It's a big world out there and you bring it back with you and pass it on. Helps keep us all connected.
During Tuesday's story about Alzheimer's Disease, an on-screen graphic told us that stage two of the disease included the symptom "Mild Cognative [sic] Impairment". Cognitive means "of or relating to intellectual activity". So the Nightly News producers could not even manage to properly spell a word that relates to intellectual activity. That is the very definition of irony.
And by the way, the scooters that Brian referenced in his above blog are called Segways, not Segues. If Brian's going to plug products, he should at least spell their names correctly. Well, he did spell Cinnabon right. That ought to be worth a few free cinnamon buns next time Brian stops by the Cinnabon at 30 Rock.
Brian, recent Bible edits are in the news today and as reported on your recent broadcast. One, in particular
I find meaningful as Easter is Sunday, April 24. Living Bible, Book of Daniel, Chapter 10: "On April 23, as
I was standing on the bank of the great Tigris River....." In other translations, it is the first month, 24th date.
Whatever, Daniel was specific Note: This date in the book of Daniel can be crossed-checked with dates
in surviving Persian calendars and can be accurately related to our modern calendar. This event occurred
on April 23, 536 B.C.." Phyllis
Brian: That trusty steed at the New Orleans airport, could be the wave of the future. I saw a few of those steeds in Philly, without the sherrifs aboard. It's a great device if your legs give out during lengthy walks. If all those guys on their metal steeds klooked like Wolfred Brimley, we could all get free oatmeal. Have a great one.