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RCN News in English

Hi everyone. We have changed our address to www.rcnnews.tv. Im happy to say we are up to about 2500 hits a day from 67 different countries. For a start up project, I think we are doing great and really appreciate the support of everyone here on Poorbuthappy. In an effort to spread the word, we added a facebook fan site. We also started a segment called "My Colombia," where people send in their digital photos and videos. We've had a couple of photos from poorbuthappy members. Please keep the coming. Also, some of the people in Medellin have been linking to our site. We publically thanked some of them on the Friday AM newscast. If you link us, let me know and we'll give you a plug at the end of the show. Again, I really appreciate your help on spreading the word about our english language news!

I dont have a lot of time to post of poorbuthappy, but always welcome your emails at bandrews at canalrcn.com with ideas on how we can make the program better.

Thanks and have a great weekend!

Brian

By brianandrews on Sep 5, 2008, 20:13 in Friendly Talkzone.

Simon says on Sep 5, 2008, 21:31:

Brian,

I want to thank you for your love for Colombia and for showing the English-speaking world the true face of Colombia and her people. May you find much happiness in our beloved Colombia. Saludes.

"DON'T FOK WITH COLOMBIA!!"-----Simon

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brianandrews says on Sep 5, 2008, 21:35:

Thanks. I really appreciate everything everyone on the board is doing to help me spread the word about our newscasts. B

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gamm2 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Sep 6, 2008, 06:38:

I just watched a broadcast and really appreciated it. How often do you broadcast on TV? Are they just online or on TV as well.

This is bad though, because I should be forcing myself to watch news in Spanish!

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Monpirri says on Sep 6, 2008, 06:41:

Thank you very much Brianadrews.
Colombia needs more professional journalists as you because Colombia has much more positive stuff than what the biased media has been able to disseminate in the past.

Hasta pronto,

Monpirri

The life spam of a taste bud is ten days

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esanch36 says on Sep 6, 2008, 11:31:

hahahahah Good Job Brian...i just finished watching the spot in did at the food festival where you were speaking to the Spanish chef....See your learning Colombian Slang...hahahha Del putas Marica!!!!! hahahahha

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hongo_joe says on Sep 7, 2008, 08:00:

Thanks Brian. I enjoy the show.

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sanandressi says on Sep 8, 2008, 11:42:

My favorite reporter from Colombia was a fellow named RAUL BENOIT who reported for Univision en espanol. I think he reports from Los Angeles now but not often. Supposedly the NARCOS tried to kill him in Cali or something so I guess he got a VISA to the USA?

"This train will stop in Tucumcari"

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Mononoke28 says on Sep 8, 2008, 12:00:

He's still with Univisión and doing special reports for "Aquí y Ahora". I agree, he's a very good reporter.

Diana

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Mononoke28 says on Sep 8, 2008, 12:04:

Dang, I just watched the broadcast and I have to say it felt weird, kind of like a Twilight Zone moment. I enjoyed it though, especially watching Samuel Moreno "apretando nalga" while he tried to speak English. XD

Diana

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Sep 8, 2008, 12:07:

Keep up the good work Brian.

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viajero123 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Sep 8, 2008, 16:32:

Where is Samuel Moreno speaking english?

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Monpirri says on Sep 8, 2008, 20:23:

Other fine Colombian reporters; Claudia Palacios and Patricia Janiot from CNN EN ESPAÑOL.

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Mononoke28 says on Sep 9, 2008, 10:57:

viajero123 says on Sep 8, 2008, 16:32
Where is Samuel Moreno speaking english?
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In the RCN news in English link for Monday.

Diana

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jorgegdiaz (☼Travelguide writer) says on Sep 9, 2008, 11:23:

Raul Benoit faked the whole killing attempt. It was huge news maybe 3 or 4 years ago. It was like the Friend`s episode with the car back fire situation...
He just wanted to get the hell out of Cali and used a situation for personal gain.

Democratic party or Republican party is fine......as long as theres a party!!!!!!!

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Monpirri says on Sep 9, 2008, 11:48:

Does anyone else know any other great Colombian or Colombian American journalists?

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Mononoke28 says on Sep 9, 2008, 12:53:

Camilo Montoya... bad joke. LOL.

Cristina Londoño reports for Telemundo but I have to admit that her voice gets on my nerves. Good reporter though.

Diana

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brianandrews says on Sep 10, 2008, 12:39:

Yes, we did an interview with Mayor Moreno... in english. His english is actually pretty good. I would welcome your ideas for other interviews and stories.
Brian

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viajero123 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Sep 10, 2008, 12:59:

I see it now. Moreno speaks about the expansion of Bogota's airport. You should interview him to introduce the metro project.

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Mononoke28 says on Sep 11, 2008, 13:11:

I love the idea of voting for the best resturant in Bogotá.

Another idea could be interviews with famous actors or singers who have contributed to Colombia's culture.

Diana

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