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AT LAST! - Our FIRST ENGLISH Language NEWS BROADCAST from BOGOTA !!!
Dear All:
RCN has just enlisted the help of celebrated American journalist BRIAN ANDREWS (Ex-CNN Television Anchorman, etc.) to regularly broadcast an English language news segment through the internet. Mr. Andrews fell in love with Colombia, and he has happily started a new life in Bogota, his new home. Let’s be sure to give him our support (by viewing his much needed broadcasts).
Hey, I know that most of us do not want to let the beautiful-Colombia-cat-out-of-the-bag abroad, but at least as long as we have such professional, Colombia-understanding journalists to protect the real identity of Colombia, I think that it will all turn out as best as humanly possible.
Here is the link:
http://www.canalrcn.com/newsinenglish/
Peace!
By TobyBoy on Jul 4, 2008, 16:12 in Friendly Talkzone.
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tejasmarcos says on Jul 4, 2008, 16:29: pretty cool and much needed. however, i cannot get the video to embed here... trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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CatGirl says on Jul 4, 2008, 16:37: Good post Tejas! Thanks.. Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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tejasmarcos says on Jul 4, 2008, 16:42: honors go to toby..... trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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TobyBoy says on Jul 4, 2008, 16:43: IMPORTANT: Thanks to Tejasmarcos, I just found out that you have TO OPEN a NEW BROWSER then CUT & PASTE the link onto it ...in order to see video-feed.
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tejasmarcos says on Jul 4, 2008, 16:56: TB - i was referring to the video embed feature on Canal RCN. it should work just like a youtube video that can be posted here on PBH. trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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TobyBoy says on Jul 4, 2008, 17:16: Thank you very much TejasMarcos!
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bamacellist says on Jul 4, 2008, 17:27: These vids are set to auto play. The echo effect of having two on the same page was too much for me! I've deleted this one, cause tejas really was there first :) "The future is much like the present, only longer." 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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tejasmarcos says on Jul 4, 2008, 17:29: come on bama, spill the beans - how did ya do it? trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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bamacellist says on Jul 4, 2008, 17:31: seems to work :)) If you really like this, go here and you can call him and tell him :)) http://www.brianandrews.tv/index.html he's got his home and cell phone numbers posted (so it says). I guess if you're in Bogota you can call him up and express your gratitude by inviting him for a beer! "The future is much like the present, only longer." 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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huskie says on Jul 4, 2008, 17:32: . "Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds-" 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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tejasmarcos says on Jul 4, 2008, 17:32: got it. not sure why it did not work the first time.... trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Simon says on Jul 4, 2008, 18:38: "Hey, I know that most of us do not want to let the beautiful-Colombia-cat-out-of-the-bag abroad," HERE'S SIMON!!!! 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Simon says on Jul 4, 2008, 18:49: Holy shit, that's Brian Andrews from South Florida's WSVN Channel 7 News where CNN's Rick Sanchez also used to work! HERE'S SIMON!!!! 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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tejasmarcos says on Jul 4, 2008, 19:12: just had a quick chat with brian. get ready to welcome our newest member from bogota. brian informed me that his gig with RCN is something of a pilot and he would like to garner as much support as possible in order to demonstrate this new service is beneficial to RCN, Colombia & the world. let's show him some PBH style support and help get this gig rolling.... trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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TobyBoy says on Jul 4, 2008, 19:22: -Sorry Simon, you certainly have a good point. But perhaps I just wasn't clear. Of course I want Colombia to enjoy the wonderful image abroad that it so sorely deserves, it is just that I am also well aware that many foreigners living in Colombia, and Colombians themselves do not want their beautiful country changed/ruined and have its resorts that look/feel like Cancun or Vegas. Speaking only for myself, I love Colombia so very much, and irrespective of theories or opinions about it, I just wish Colombia the very best of everything!
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TobyBoy says on Jul 4, 2008, 19:29: Thanks again TejasMarcos, but we just have to be grateful to Brian, who I find to be an exceptional human being and journalist, and who is now doing so much for Colombia, and of course to RCN for giving him this opportunity.
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tejasmarcos says on Jul 4, 2008, 19:46: agreed, TB. trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine... 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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brianandrews says on Jul 4, 2008, 20:09: Hi. Thanks for all the positive thoughts about my new project. We're just getting off the ground. As a gringo who fell in love with this special place, I've always wanted to do something to help Colombia. With this newscast, I'm hoping I can help change international perception about this place... and show the world the true Colombia. However, I do need your help I need as many people as possible to check out the news each day on the site in order to drive up the number of visits to the site and keep RCN happy. So, please, email the site address to all your friends. www.canalrcn.com/newsinenglish. Also, I welcome any input on how to make it better, story content, etc. You can always email me at bandrews at canalrcn.com
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christobeldawg says on Jul 4, 2008, 20:27: whatever your political leanings on all of this, ya gotta admit, unbelievable story. admittedly, arriving can feel great too 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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TobyBoy says on Jul 4, 2008, 20:28: WELCOME to PBH BRIAN !
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Lisa Zee says on Jul 4, 2008, 21:47: Welcome Brian, it is honor to have you aboard. I will be checking in regularly and I will forward this link to all my friends. Good luck.
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MaFe says on Jul 4, 2008, 21:53: Welcome Brian! Great site. "All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Medellin VIP Hotel says on Jul 5, 2008, 02:56: Hola Brian and thanks for the news! A lot of people will be viewing your site from Medellin, Colombia. I'm adding your link to http://www.rentapartmentsmedellin.com www.medellinviphotel.com & www.rentapartmentsmedellin.com & www.medellintravelersguide.com coming in July 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Jul 5, 2008, 03:36: Hey Brian, welcome to PBH don't be a stranger. I just watched the RCN video and I think it's great to have some additional professional help from Bogotá to our discussions here on PBH. "I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don't always agree with them."-President George W. Bush 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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huskie says on Jul 5, 2008, 05:27: Hi there: Glad you joined our PBH forum, have fun and enjoy the sometimes insane reporting. "Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds-" 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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GregYohn says on Jul 5, 2008, 07:02: Hola! 12VOIP.com gives free calls to Colombia.Greg 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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GregYohn says on Jul 5, 2008, 08:59: Hola! 12VOIP.com gives free calls to Colombia.Greg 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Lcacique says on Jul 5, 2008, 13:19: Great to have you here on pbh, Brian! What a great opportunity. Best wishes from gringolandia. Hoy se nota en la floresta un ambiente de alegría. ¡Y el rumor de ranchería es mas dulce y sabe a fiesta! 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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