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Time to once again open my life up a little in order to share the plethora of wealth I'm about to absorb. I'm going to be back in Iraq through September, so hop on board and check back every couple of days, I'll do my best to update as much as possible. Questions? dtate38@cox.net And check out the site I'm working with: http://www.billroggio.com Support independent journalism!
Thursday, September 30, 2004
Well, it's almost time to take off for Kandahar. Trips like this one turn into life chapters. A time where you spend more time than you need with the same people in the middle of a world changing event. Can't believe we'll be doing it from the home of the Taliban.
Over the past two days we've been pretty busy, turning out eight stories from four locations including Herat in the far west. In the middle of all that we were awaken at 0100 by the only female presidential candidate in the race, who had a live shot with Al Aribya that no one told us about until she showed up. Other than that, today is a rest and reflect day. One of those days you sit back with a beer and think about everything important.
I don't have a lot of time to write, even though I have a few very interesting days to catch up on. Regardless, below is more correspondence with my military contact has we hammer out the final details of this very big production.
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Mike,
Just wondering how things are going. We are having problems getting our money wired in so we may be a day behind or so. Also, as we hope, you were able to get us a tent. Please understand that I have two guys that will be doing live shots deep into the night. Because of that and the amount of equipment we're bringing, we are going to need a seperate space away from the journos coming and going as they will. Also need to verify if the internet line is still possible. Let me know any updates and we'll see you soon.
Dave
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David
Things are going really smooth. We are setting up two different media centers. One near the stadium for the main press pool, and a small one at the stadium for you. Everyone will be using the stadium if they need to, but mainly it is just for your satellite team. All the players are on board with embeds, JEMB UNAMA ANA, ANP etc.... We are expecting a smooth program.
A couple of things... One, when are you arriving, secondly, who are the press agencies that indicated to you they would be coming. I really need to bounce that list off what I am getting from Kabul CPIC.
Later,
Mike
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Mike,
We will be going via Bagram for security reasons. We will be at the front gate around 4:30. I would truly appreciate it if you dropped the Bagram PAD a note to give them a heads up. We will also need to be manifested for three, so whatever information they need, please have them get in touch. This coming two weeks is going to be quite interesting. Hope everything goes well.
Dave
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David
If you are flying, how are you getting your satellite system down? Will the fact that you're flying mean any additional support requirement? Fuel??? Etc... What type of juice does this thing run off of???
Mike
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Mike,
The satellite system we are bring is a portable "fly away" system and is transported manually. The system breaks down into and boxes up into four hard shell boxes. As long as we have electricity, we do not need to bring generator. Really the only pain in the ass will be getting there and back because it's more than the normal amount of equipment for me, but far less than Geraldo (and this is a hell of a lot more important!).
Dave
ps - The truck is staying in Kabul.
pss - What is your list of interested parties?
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Fox 4
Reuters 2
NBC 2
LA Times 2
Sky News 2
Nightline 2
ABC 3(Gretchen Peters)
BBC 4
ABC Nightline 3
These are all that have confirmed through the Kabul CPIC. How many of these will want to use you system???? I have no idea.
MRM
Over the past two days we've been pretty busy, turning out eight stories from four locations including Herat in the far west. In the middle of all that we were awaken at 0100 by the only female presidential candidate in the race, who had a live shot with Al Aribya that no one told us about until she showed up. Other than that, today is a rest and reflect day. One of those days you sit back with a beer and think about everything important.
I don't have a lot of time to write, even though I have a few very interesting days to catch up on. Regardless, below is more correspondence with my military contact has we hammer out the final details of this very big production.
======================================================
Mike,
Just wondering how things are going. We are having problems getting our money wired in so we may be a day behind or so. Also, as we hope, you were able to get us a tent. Please understand that I have two guys that will be doing live shots deep into the night. Because of that and the amount of equipment we're bringing, we are going to need a seperate space away from the journos coming and going as they will. Also need to verify if the internet line is still possible. Let me know any updates and we'll see you soon.
Dave
======================================================
David
Things are going really smooth. We are setting up two different media centers. One near the stadium for the main press pool, and a small one at the stadium for you. Everyone will be using the stadium if they need to, but mainly it is just for your satellite team. All the players are on board with embeds, JEMB UNAMA ANA, ANP etc.... We are expecting a smooth program.
A couple of things... One, when are you arriving, secondly, who are the press agencies that indicated to you they would be coming. I really need to bounce that list off what I am getting from Kabul CPIC.
Later,
Mike
======================================================
Mike,
We will be going via Bagram for security reasons. We will be at the front gate around 4:30. I would truly appreciate it if you dropped the Bagram PAD a note to give them a heads up. We will also need to be manifested for three, so whatever information they need, please have them get in touch. This coming two weeks is going to be quite interesting. Hope everything goes well.
Dave
=======================================================
David
If you are flying, how are you getting your satellite system down? Will the fact that you're flying mean any additional support requirement? Fuel??? Etc... What type of juice does this thing run off of???
Mike
=======================================================
Mike,
The satellite system we are bring is a portable "fly away" system and is transported manually. The system breaks down into and boxes up into four hard shell boxes. As long as we have electricity, we do not need to bring generator. Really the only pain in the ass will be getting there and back because it's more than the normal amount of equipment for me, but far less than Geraldo (and this is a hell of a lot more important!).
Dave
ps - The truck is staying in Kabul.
pss - What is your list of interested parties?
========================================================
Fox 4
Reuters 2
NBC 2
LA Times 2
Sky News 2
Nightline 2
ABC 3(Gretchen Peters)
BBC 4
ABC Nightline 3
These are all that have confirmed through the Kabul CPIC. How many of these will want to use you system???? I have no idea.
MRM
