Well Aunt Dot called me this evening and said that Ameren Electric finally made it over her house and was able to hook up their electric.  The Ameren guy recommended to have an electrician come out to the house to replace her meter box.  We both thought that American was responsible for that, but I guess not.  Regardless, I am happy that my aunt has a heated home now.  My prayers are still with many of my coworkers as there are many in Missouri and Illinois that remain without power for six days now.

Tuesday Twosome

1. In your opinion, does the news media focus more attention on good or bad news?

Yes, the news does focus more attention on bad news.  This is why I limit the amount of news that I watch.  All of the bad news is depressing.

2. What two things would you change about how the news is reported?

I would have more good news reports; for example, visiting local schools and speaking with students and their achievements and local events.  Second, I would have a better variety of reporters.  I get tired of seeing the same journalists.  Boring.

3. Do you tend to watch the same news stations or do you change it around depending on the day?

I tend to watch the same news stations.  For local news I watch KSDK Channel 5 and for world news I watch Headline News.  If there are special events then I watch CNN, Headline News, MSNBC and all the local news stations.

4. Do you generally believe most of what the news media reports or do you tend to dismiss their reporting?

I am generally a skeptic.  I listen to the news and then I think to myself oh this is what really happened… 

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