Monthly Archives: November 2012

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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