Author Archives: Barbara Fought

Dec 24

Quick primer on guns

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Barbara Fought

I’ve been looking for more than a week for a good site to recommend to all of you, like me, who may not be familiar with guns.  I just found one. Here is a primer from Mother Jones, the investigative … Read More →

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Dec 12

Reporting Produce and Food

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Barbara Fought

My mother loved to tell the story of getting an orange on Christmas in her stocking and what a big deal it was to her as a child. That was 70 years ago.  Today I have a choice of many … Read More →

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Dec 05

Use this Site for Drunken Driving Statistics

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Barbara Fought

What happens every 48 seconds, 30 times a day? The headline probably gave away the answer: Someone is killed in an alcohol-related transportation accident. That’s according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, republished by the Centers for Disease Control … Read More →

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Nov 30

Here’s a Primer on December Holidays

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Barbara Fought

The neighbors have outlined their home in lights, the city’s done its annual Christmas tree celebration and the sound of ringing bells echoes around the Salvation Army kettle.  We’re hardly through Thanksgiving but it’s holiday time. Here’s a primer on … Read More →

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Nov 28

Finding Transportation Statistics

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Barbara Fought

The first snowfall in Central New York has reminded me of the dangers of winter driving.  If you want some statistics about transportation, do you know where to go? The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) publishes accident fatalities. For 2010, … Read More →

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Nov 20

Five Good Links for Thanksgiving Stories

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Barbara Fought

Here are five websites that will help you fact-check or background yourself for stories this week related to Thanksgiving: HISTORY: To refresh yourself on what did and did not happen  on Thanksgiving, check out Encyclopedia.com For backgrounding on Native Americans, … Read More →

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Nov 14

Help for Thanksgiving Travel Stories

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Barbara Fought

Okay all those turkeys crowding the coolers at the supermarket mean your readers, listeners and viewers are thinking about traveling next week to visit grandma, Aunt Suzy or their kids.  The American Automobile Club (AAA) says 43.6 million will travel, … Read More →

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Nov 05

Top 5 Election Sites For Research

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Barbara Fought

Good luck to all of you spending a long, long day reporting on election day. Here are my top five websites if you need to research information on state or federal elections Tuesday: Federal Election Commission, with law, campaign finance … Read More →

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Oct 28

What To Do In A Hurricane

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Barbara Fought

Here are helps for hurricane coverage: FEMA advice on what to do before, during and after a hurricane Tips on terms from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA)  — click “Know the Terms” at bottom of page See what is available … Read More →

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Oct 22

Find Latest Scientific Studies

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Barbara Fought

If you’re interested in tracking some of the latest scientific studies to localize for a story in your market, be sure to go regularly to EurekAlert.  This website is one of the key places to find the latest scientific studies … Read More →

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