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L'Auberge du Lac in Lake Charles |
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That's Interesting |
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05/31/2005 |
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Again, the mysterious Marty_Lundy points out a "yawn" post, but can't resist the temptation to post on it.
I think this is a very interesting topic. Did the media go too far in their coverage of the new casino?
I'll let you debate KFDM, KBMT, KPLC and others --- but here's what we did at KBTV:
*Our news director made it very clear we were NOT allowed to stay overnight in the hotel.
*We were NOT allowed to take advantage of free services (like the spa treatments, ect)
*Yes, we did take advantage of their free satellite service for our live shots. This is the only thing we used from L'auberge.
*We were the ONLY station to cover both sides. We talked to religious leaders and gambling addict groups who are NOT happy with this casino.
*We were the ONLY station to cover how this would hit Ford Park and other Southeast Texas businesses in the wallet.
I just wanted to clear that up. I feel KBTV did a fair job in reporting the pros and cons to the new resort.
Have a great day. Good debate.
Oh, Marty ---- you mention me in every single post !! Thanks. I only wish you had a book. |
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It is interesting that you would mention that the News Director at KBTV "made it very clear" that employees of KBTV were NOT allowed to take advantage of free services.
I guess he didn't say anything about eating free food.
Contrary to what you wrote earlier, free satelite time wasn't the only thing employees of KBTV took advantage of.
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