Monthly Archives: March 2009
“Kora: Tibet and the Trail of Truth” Concludes; Echoes from a Land of Enduring Mystery, People of Enduring Integrity
There’s little left to say about Tibet that I haven’t already written in describing the previous 19 parts of my 2006 documentary. I only have two wishes: that the people of Tibet are, someday, free again; and that more foreigners … Continue reading
Regardless of Turmoil, Tibet a Journey of Adventure and Discovery: “Kora” Part 19
Despite all the sad and unfortunate things happening in Tibet when my brother Wayne, his wife Eleanor and I, went there in 2006 (it was their second time), it was still a mostly friendly place. True- things have changed dramatically since then including … Continue reading
A Bobcat Walks Into a Bar…
But it was no joke in Cottonwood, Arizona. A bobcat indeed strolled into a bar and began attacking the patrons. Of course, animal control officers killed the cat. But it’s a perfect example of animal payback. I wish someone had … Continue reading
Walk Through the Past, Glimpse of the Future: “Kora” Part 18 Uncovers Antelope Poaching, Schwarzenegger Copyright Violations
In some ways, this is my favorite part of “Kora: Tibet and the Trail of Truth.” First, this street market in Gyantse, Tibet’s second largest city, was fascinating: open, friendly and made for great people watching. As my brother Wayne … Continue reading
Mediocalypse Now: Idaho Teacher Prints Ads on Students Test Forms
Appalled or applaud? I’m torn on this one even though producing ads has become a substantial source of my income. But running ads on student test forms? Even the Pocatello, Idaho school board, whose rules forbid advertising on classroom materials, admit it’s pretty … Continue reading
So Long, Tibet- We Hardly Knew Ye: “Kora” Part 17, The World’s Largest Potemkin Village
You learn after a few weeks in Tibet. You learn that things and people are not what they seem. You learn that someone is probably watching you. And you learn that money turns faith into a futile effort to return … Continue reading
Mediocalypse Now: Nexstar Takes Over Salt Lake TV Station KUTV; Glenn Beck Left Behind by Colbert
I worked for the broadcasting white elephant Nexstar for nearly three years as news director of WCIA-TV in Champaign, Illinois. It was my final job in TV news. To give you an idea of what it was like, 9/11 was the … Continue reading
China Blocks You Tube Over Tibet Video; They Do It- I Know Because It Happened to Me
It’s no surprise that the anti-truth squad that is the 30,000 member “Great Firewall of China” has blocked You Tube because of a pro-Tibet video. While there may be questions of the video’s authenticity- it’s coming through an organization called the … Continue reading
Tibet the Only Country Standing Up to China; South Africa Denies Dalai Lama Participation in Peace Conference; “Kora” Part 16
Surely the South African government knew how bad it would look to refuse to let the issue of Tibet come up at a world peace conference. But in denying the Dalai Lama entry into South Africa to attend it, they … Continue reading
Web Video Business, Schreiner Productions Cruising Despite Bush Economy
Being what I call a “realist” instead of the marginally synonymous “pessimist”, I actually thought my business would be doing a swirlie right now. But as I finish the first quarter, Schreiner Productions is about 15-20% ahead of last year. … Continue reading
