Jun 23, 2014

Geraldo Rivera: I'm Just Not Into Hurting People's Feelings

Geraldo Rivera
Geraldo Rivera:  the vibe of New York

That's my take on the show...........

Seriously, listening to a whole lot of news/talk shows Geraldo is a breath of fresh air.

In the first place most of the shows on the radio dial are conservative, super conservative.........but most importantly, they are not talk--that is actually a misnomer.

At first it does seem like they are a talk show and maybe they are even interested in your opinion--that is the false hood, in fact--those shows, most of them, are just a podium for the host to spew their right-wing rant.

It's not really news or information but a conservative editorial.


Many, many times when a caller gives a founded opposite view they are cut off or talked over......the whole thing is a farce.

Geraldo Rivera of WABC New York Talk Radio is different--who knew there would ever be a talk/news jay that would actually listen to the callers.  He lets them talk and answers their compliment, criticism or just comments on their take on things.

Radio listeners--this is extremely rare in talk radio.

Example:  Just this morning Geraldo spoke of La Marina, a docking area and restaurant in New York City he enjoys visiting with his family.  He gave a little history of the place and the O'Rourke family saying in earlier times in was, in fact, known for drug dealing, but now the whole scenario has changed as it is more upscale with new owners.  This was written in the New York papers.

In a few minutes a lady called in to say she was the wife of the individual who had spent time in jail but the papers and Geraldo had taken the whole story out of context.  They did not have money to fight it as she was a registered nurse, retired, and her husband was a construction worker.........the name was correct but everything  reported was wrong according to the caller.  The caller also said the papers had misrepresented the story to be about police corruption, however, that was really not the case.

It was touching as the woman was very distraught--one could hear it in her voice.  It was not only impressive that Geraldo took the call but gave her plenty of time to tell her story and them apologized for his misinterpretation of the facts.  He even recounted to her what had appeared in the papers and allowed her retaliation.  She said the papers have painted the picture incorrectly the entire time but her frustration came in not having the means to ever correct the story.

It was touching......I think Geraldo Rivera felt very bad and he said he does not ever want to hurt people's feelings.  That is not what he is about or the show.

Now, the listener is the winner.....thanks to WABC we know there is another side to the story.

No.....it has to be said....Geraldo and Noam Laden run a good show.

In most talk-radio the listener never gets to hear both sides of the story.....the caller only gets to talk if they agree with the host.  Roger Hedgecock can be an exception at times.

Thanks Geraldo, Good job for leading the way to a fresh view in news-talk radio.  Those other yellers out there might want to take a tip on how to run a conversation.

Geraldo is a new vibe for the republican party--the other repubs should take a tip and maybe they can resurrect their sinking ship.

People call in every day to thank him for his good work and to yell at him, too.

This guy has the ear of New York--GOP, take a listen.

Chloe Louise--Hillary girl forever.

Corrections and comments are welcome as the words of the show were interpreted from memory.

I would love to interview the caller, Mrs. O'Rourke and tell her side of the story.  Interested in information not interogation she can have approval over what is written, telling it as her take on things and the events that have happened.  It is way too interesting to let it go--right, the nurses have to stick together.

Here is the e-mail:   chloe.louise.langendorf.louis@gmail.com........

or the phone.......619-786-4147.

Thanks for your time and reading the ronnie republic radio round-up.......cl


Jun 22, 2014

Kids Fight Bullying in South Wales Gwent

Youngsters recognised for anti-bullying
work

GWENT youngsters campaigning against bullying have been rewarded for their work by the anti-bullying charity BulliesOut.
Pupils from Abertillery Comprehensive, Monmouth Comprehensive and Ysgol Bryn Onnen in Pontypool were among the 200 young people recognised for their bravery and commitment at a national awards ceremony on June 7 at Cardiff City Stadium. BulliesOut chief executive Linda James MBE, who set up the charity in 2006, said participants develop life skills, confidence and self-esteem, while promoting good practice in schools and encouraging participation and social inclusion.
This is on top of their school work, exams and other commitments, and many have overcome personal battles with bullying, she said.
Recipients took part in three programmes run by BulliesOut: the Young Ambassador programme; Playground Pals, a primary school initiative which encourages a healthier and more active playtime; and Peer2Peer, a school based mentoring programme.
Students given peer mentoring awards from Abertillery School were: Caitlin Veale, Cerys Davies, Ebony Meredith, Kayla Wathen, Louise Bushell, Medi Powell, Owain Harding and Tyler Millard.
Students from Abertillery School who achieved a silver Youth Achievement award were: Georgia Bond, Heather Butcher, Liz Bayton, Lauren Barrett and Rhian Evans.
Students given peer mentoring awards from Monmouth Comprehensive were: Abbie Alexander, Andrew Cole, Cadina Peachey, Charlotte Ellis, Chloe Lovesey, Chloe Miller, Ella James, Felicity Walsh, Hazel Facey, Jade Barnard, Jasmine Hurley, Jodie-Anne Lowton, Lauren Bennett, Loreli Boston, Lucy Neale, Lydia Smith, Olivia Wells, Ryan St Amand, Sally Stapleton, Sophie Marchant and Vicky Archer-Palmer.
Pupils who achieved a junior Achievement Award for their role as Playground Pal at Ysgol Bryn Onnen, Pontypool were: Ben Haggerty, Cialun Rees, Carter Gould, Catrin Johnson, Catty Langford, Ellie Stevens, Ethan Broom, Evan Appleby, Finlay Hawkins, Gemma Waite, Keira Lear, Kelsey-Lea Shaw, Zack Tucker, Lauren Underwood, Luke Cox, Mason Bradley, Megan Nicholas, Niamh Craufurd, Osian Tibbs, Rebecca Weedall and Robyn Seabourne.
Young Ambassadors who achieved a bronze Youth Achievement award were Rhydian Fritter, Pontypool; and Caitlin Brockway, Newport.
Delyn Fritter, 16, Pontypool, achieved a silver Youth Achievement award


copied from southwalesargus.co.uk......gwent news

and a comment:

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Jun 21, 2014

James Lee Findley Talks Laura Nyro - Gonna Take A Miracle (HQ) - Full Album



 
The incomparable Laura Nyro, this album haunts my memory. It swirls into my conscious mind like an eddy in a brook, weakening and strengthening unbidden in my thoughts. No other music has ever had the constant presence in my life that "Gonna Take A Miracle" has. It is inescapably beautiful. 


 
The incomparable Laura Nyro, this album haunts my memory. It swirls into my conscious mind like an eddy in a brook, weakening and strengthening unbidden in my thoughts. No other music has ever had the constant presence in my life that "Gonna Take A Miracle" has. It is inescapably beautiful. 

copied from you-tube

Thanks, James, for sharing your beautiful words.

Jun 20, 2014

Arabic version - Ramadan Announcement: Bringing the World Together with Food and Fabric from the ronnie republic

I Just Love Driving Trains: WALT DISNEY'S BACKYARD RAILROAD

Walt Disney's private garden and grave site at...
Walt Disney's private garden and grave site at Forest Lawn (Photo credit: Wikipedia)






Thanks, Frank, that was a really good vid and it was also fun to read the comments.



So Walt was on television every Sunday evening talking about Disneyland........then to actually go and see it....it was just too much....it was amazing.

the ronnie republic: So there is hope for mother.....CAN NARCISSISTS BE...

the ronnie republic: So there is hope for mother.....CAN NARCISSISTS BE...: What.....at 97......maybe not......I'm afraid mother did suffer very many taumas, particularly in her young life. This may have...

Jun 18, 2014

So there is hope for mother.....CAN NARCISSISTS BE HEALED? Notice the squirrel





What.....at 97......maybe not......I'm afraid mother did suffer very many taumas, particularly in her young life.



This may have caused her to feel she was God, Bill O'Reilly or a ballroom dancer.....all of the same in mother's mind.



The terrorized became the terrorist........lack of compassion for anyone or anything.......yet everyone should feel very sorry for mother........yes, that would be having a daughter and then having to get a job........which seriously reduced her available time for ballroom dancing.



And this is why she is angry with me because I have ruined her life.



Thanks, Dr. Sam, I'm starting to get it now.