Posts Tagged ‘video’

“Tipping the Scales” – an award-winning look at childhood obesity

I was at ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication Friday morning to be interviewed for a video presentation that I probably shouldn’t describe — I think it’s a surprise for the person I was there to talk about. At the end of the interview, I learned that the young woman asking the questions, [...]

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Toe-tapping fun with "Live to Dance" finalist Kendall Glover

When I saw the press release, I immediately forwarded it to my 11-year-old niece, Mandy Davis. TV Dance Sensation Kendall Glover to Appear at FOX 10 Dance Day Benefiting Phoenix Children’s New Family-Friendly Fundraising Event Boasts Great Entertainment and Fun for Everyone Mandy attends the same school as Kendall, who propelled herself into the national [...]

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An unexpectedly nostalgic afternoon

I’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to share this picture. It was taken sometime in the middle of the night as an Ethiopian Airlines jet sped across the Atlantic Ocean in a hurry to reunite a family. And for many years to come, I imagine, that family will introduce me with this story: “Solomon [...]

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Ethiopia – Winging it with a prayer, and support from some pros

When I traveled with adoptive parents Brian and Keri deGuzman to Ethiopia last July, I kept wishing I had eight arms: two for writing notes, two for taking pictures, two for recording audio and two for capturing video. Without that option, of course, I had to keep making judgment calls about which tools of the trade [...]

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What would you do for $33,000

Granted, nobody wants their 18 year old daughter having live sex on camera in exchange for $2000. But, honestly, is it that big a deal?

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Up up and away (from the movie theatre as fast as our little legs could take us).

“Up” is not a kid’s movie! And it depressed the hell out of me. Not sure it’s appropriate for all adults. Those with emotional imbalances ought to consider skipping it.

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Wii Are Not Fat!

Our Wii insists that we’re overweight and chastises us for eating too much. I’m not sure what to do about it. My 8-year-old son is developing a body image complex.

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RAK Giveaways

“After Earth” sneak preview

A crash landing leaves teenager Kitai Raige (Jaden Smith) and his legendary father Cypher (Will Smith) stranded on Earth, 1,000 years after cataclysmic events forced humanity’s escape. With Cypher critically injured, Kitai must embark on a perilous journey to signal for help, facing uncharted terrain, evolved animal species that now rule the planet, and an [...]

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