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Covering Fire and the People Who Start Itnew
It’s been three years since I started beat reporting, and in that time I suppose I’ve covered 100 fires. But this was the first time I had ever been handed a shovel at a fire by a frantic homeowner, and I hope it’s the last. But I will say reporting on a fire is a rush better than any dope.
Weekly Alibi |
John Bear |
04-12-2010 |
Media
Lady Reporters XXX: Hollywood's Clichéd Female Journalistsnew
This propensity for “really getting to know one’s source” isn’t extended to male journalists in the movies. Frost doesn’t bang Nixon.
Weekly Alibi |
John Bear |
03-30-2010 |
TV
Being a Blue Reporter in a Red Statenew
Most of the people I knew at the college paper where I cut my teeth went to places like Chicago, Los Angeles and New York. Not me. As an English major, my services weren't in as much demand. Since there would be no editorial position at the New York Times, I embarked on what I called "John Bear's Backwater Nightmare Tour."
Weekly Alibi |
John Bear |
09-08-2009 |
Media
Being the Average Dudenew
John Bear lives the life of an average American for one week. So what does the average American eat, drink and do during a week?
Weekly Alibi |
John Bear |
08-04-2009 |
Culture
Barbara Walters is an Idiotnew
Forget Walters' "Ten Most Fascinating People" -- here are mine.
Weekly Alibi |
John Bear |
12-27-2006 |
Commentary
