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Topics > In the Press
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What the papers around the world are saying.
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Badger, NFLD flood, help needed, info below
Posted on: 2003-02-21 09:55:41 (read: 2327 times)
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Anonymous writes: "The town of Badger, Newfoundland has been devastated by a flash flood that came on in minutes leaving the town decimated and people with literally seconds to get out of their houses. Water levels are up to 6 feet, and to make matters worse it is winter here, so the water has froze and the town is encased in ice in an eerie scene. Pictures can be seen on both links below. The first link is for the Badger relief fund. Anything at all will help.
Take care,
A Newfoundlander.
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Flooding in Badge
Posted on: 2003-02-21 09:47:32 (read: 1131 times)
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Anonymous writes: "Phil and I heard about the recent flooding in Badger, NF and the resulting hardship its residents have been facing. The Canadian Red Cross is appealing for $250,000 to help them - you can donate online with a credit card by linking through the following address (which will also give you the full scoop on what's happening there). It takes about 1 minute to do.
www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=002314
-Gretchen (seat 21A)"
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Radio Broadcast on Magic FM
Posted on: 2002-09-14 17:18:25 (read: 1005 times)
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linda writes: "On Wednesday when driving home from work, the afternoon presenter on Magic FM, here in the UK, were asking Where Were You? on 11th September. I replied with the following - which was read live on radio."
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MSNBC Story on UA929
Posted on: 2002-09-11 02:07:58 (read: 1200 times)
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Anonymous writes: "I was able to record the MSNBC story on UA929 today. As soon as I got home from work I watched it. The story was great. Just seeing Captain Ballard brought tears to my eyes. And listening to everyone interviewed tell of their experience brought it all flooding back.
Thank you to all of who contributed to the story. And thank you Dan for getting an early warning email out about the airing of the story. I will treasure the video forever.
God bless all the UA929 passengers, citizens of Gander and Gambo, and especially the folks of the Gambo Salvation Army. My thoughts are with you.
Deb True, 18G"
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CBC Radio production
Posted on: 2002-08-28 05:53:15 (read: 1066 times)
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Anonymous writes: "Hi I am a CBC Radio producer doing a special piece on the Sept 11 anniversary. I want to tell the stories of friendships that have grown up between stranded passengers and the Newfoundlanders who looked after them. I want to use emails and letters sent back and forth.
Can you help me at all with this?
Ingrid Fraser
709-576-5260
call collect"
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Associated Press Interview is out in the paper!
Posted on: 2002-08-25 15:02:34 (read: 826 times)
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Natasha writes: "Hello to all! My interview was in the Ohio paper last week, so it is circulating. I need a copy, so save it if you see it! Love, Natasha "
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Keep you eyes open for my interview!
Posted on: 2002-08-21 09:22:08 (read: 858 times)
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Natasha writes: "Hello everyone!
I have just done an interview with the Associated Press representing United Airlines. I think it will be out with pictures around Septemeber 11th.
It should be in the New York times, LA Times, Chicago Tribune etc. Look for it!
Love, Natasha"
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New Book
Posted on: 2002-08-20 15:14:40 (read: 760 times)
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Ganderite writes: "Wanted to let everyone know that "The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander" by Jim Defede is being released on September 3, 2002. Mr. Defede spent 3 months in Gander and surrounding towns last winter doing research on his book. The book tells many of the stories that happened here last September from the point of view of passengers and townspeople."
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COMMERCIAL MESSAGE
Posted on: 2002-06-24 11:30:35 (read: 610 times)
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Anonymous writes: ""Check out www.wtc-911memorial.com and see the options."
Note from one of the webmasters: Please note that this commercial message was submitted anonymously! Monty"
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CBC in Gander for Sept 11
Posted on: 2002-06-14 17:19:02 (read: 641 times)
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alison writes: "The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation will be at Gander Airport on September 11. Our host, Rex Murphy, would like to talk with nay returning passengers or crew.
If you are planning a trip to Newfoundland for the first anniversary of 9/11 please email me:
Alison_Hancock@cbc.ca
416-205-7914"
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It's me again
Posted on: 2002-06-11 05:34:18 (read: 788 times)
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Anonymous writes: "Dan has asked me to post a link to his interview with CBC radio and the Mayor of Gambo.
Here is the information...."
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CBC update
Posted on: 2002-06-08 13:46:40 (read: 551 times)
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alison writes: "The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation is updating the documentary we aired earlier this year. I'd like to hear about any plans for reunions, or visits to Newfoundland .. anything at all involving passengers and hosts from last September
email me at Alison_Hancock@cbc.ca.
many thanks,
Alison Hancock (Producer)
The National, CBC TV, Toronto, 416-205-7914"
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Today Show segment
Posted on: 2002-03-11 15:37:55 (read: 552 times)
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Cathy writes: "Did anyone catch the segment on the Today Show this morning (3-11) regarding the planes landing in Gander? They had footage from one of the passengers on one of our "neighbor" planes while we were stuck on 929. The group they followed went to Lewisport (?), but they also were put up at a Salvation Army and they even showed the santuary there and people trying to sleep on the pews. Needless to say, it brought back many memories ~ some fond, some not so fond (sorry to all of you snorers!).
I've been reflecting today especially about that day six months ago, and it seems like just yesterday.
Hugs,
Cathy (Indianapolis)"
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CBC Broadcast now available on CD
Posted on: 2002-02-04 15:33:29 (read: 652 times)
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Anonymous writes: "Dear Everyone,
Allison Hancock, producer of the CBC documentary which aired in Canada on Jan 11, has sent us a copy of the video. We have been able to transfer this to a CD version (you'll need Quicktime Player to open it), so for those of you who would like a copy - please let us know...."
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A Must Have Book!
Posted on: 2002-02-03 06:29:21 (read: 506 times)
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Anonymous writes: "
Just to let you all know that the book "A Diary Between Friends" was released today. It's a commemorative book about the events which took place with our "unexpected guests".
You can find out more about it a www.adiarybetweenfriends.com or at www.chapters.indigo.ca - if you go to chapters you have to put the name of the book in the search engine. It's a lovely hardcover book with great pictures and stories - a must for anyone involved with the diverted flights!"
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New Newfoundland film - Random Passage
Posted on: 2002-01-27 14:34:50 (read: 626 times)
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Martha writes: "A 4-part miniseries based on Bernice Morgan's best selling book called Random Passage will be airing on CBC tomorrow night, January 26, 9:30 NFLD time."
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Broadcast
Posted on: 2002-01-12 04:24:21 (read: 545 times)
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bobsmithuk writes: "Some more on this broadcast.
I may or may not be part of this CBC show, but Alison has promised to send me a tape of it. If she does, I'll be happy to make copies for anyone who wants one.
Just be aware that if you're not in the US you'll have to find somewhere to convert it. US video is differant to just about the rest of the world. Nothing unusual there I suppose.
Bob
Monty's comment: I will receive a tape in European format. So for all us Europeans: I'll be happy to make a copy. Monty"
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CBC documentary
Posted on: 2002-01-11 16:50:55 (read: 634 times)
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icamp writes: "G'day and Happy New year all,
Just to follow up on Monty's earlier email. I was just contacted by Alison Hancock, a producer at CBC and she informed me that the documentary will air on CBC at 22:00h tonight (Friday, January 11) as well as on CBC Newsworld.If you have satellite TV you should be able to get it, alas those of us with regular cable outside Canada will miss Fond regards,
Iain."
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CBC BROADCASTS STORY ON 11 JANUARY 2002
Posted on: 2002-01-11 11:57:23 (read: 556 times)
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Monty writes: "Just to confirm what is mentioned in the comment on "Islanders" story: CBC informed me that they will broadcast the story tonight."
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Upcoming CBC story
Posted on: 2002-01-10 13:38:19 (read: 484 times)
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Islander writes: "
Just thought I would mention that CBC television will be doing a piece on the stranded passengers in the near future. Rex Murphy, a native Newfoundlander and prominent journalist (locally well known wizard of words) with the CBC will be the narrator/host of this story as I understand it. To those who are interested, I will post anything new that arises on this item."
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Tainted Movie Star
Posted on: 2002-01-01 03:49:07 (read: 896 times)
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Anonymous writes: "Hi people
I don't know how many of you have seen this. I suspect most of the Brits have and that most of the Yanks haven't. This is an article from the Daily Mail. "
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NPR Broadcast
Posted on: 2002-01-01 03:45:37 (read: 546 times)
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clare writes: "Happy 2002 to all my fellow 929ers. The National Public Radio programme All Things Considered has just (literally in Chicagoland) broadcast a piece on the peopleof Newfoundland and their 6000 unexpected guests, including those who went to Gambo. One of our fellow passangers was among the interviewees. I must admit it brought back many strong and fond memories - enough to bring tears to my eyes thinking of how kind our friends in Gambo were to us all. I'm not sure but I think you may be able to get the article in audio from from ATC@NPR.org."
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Looking for returning passengers
Posted on: 2001-12-07 15:43:49 (read: 449 times)
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Anonymous writes: "Hi,
My name is Jennifer Robinson. I am a reporter with the Canadian Press in Halifax, N.S. CP is the national wire service and provides articles for radio stations and newspapers across the country.
We're looking for some stranded passengers who are planning to return to Newfoundland or Nova Scotia sometime soon, perhaps in the summer, for an article summing up the big news stories of the past year.
Hopefully someone will be able to respond to this very soon, as we would like to interview people by Dec. 9.
I can be reached at my e-mail address: jrobinson@cp.org.
Thanks.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Robinson"
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Primetime story
Posted on: 2001-11-30 02:52:03 (read: 757 times)
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gretchen writes: "I kept waiting for an update or news but hadn't heard anything, so I went to ABC.com and indeed, the Gander story is airing tonight at 9pm MST. Looking forward to it!"
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Denver Post Article
Posted on: 2001-11-22 05:30:47 (read: 852 times)
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gretchen writes: "Finally! Something in my local paper about the kindness of strangers (even if it IS a reprint from the Times)! I just wanted to submit this brief article (reprinted without permission) that appeared last weekend in the Denver Post."
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Wall Street Journal Article
Posted on: 2001-11-15 18:31:35 (read: 2160 times)
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Here is the article in which we are featured. Reproduced from the 7th November edition of the Wall Street Journal (www.wsj.com) without permission by an unnamed passenger (Thanks, Clare!) Despite the site not actually giving our web address, it doubled the number daily of visitors to our site overnight!!
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PrimeTime Yo-Yo
Posted on: 2001-11-15 12:12:06 (read: 501 times)
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Ruth writes: "OK boys and girls ...
This from one of the folks interviewed for the segment: "Hi all, I just heard from the producer. The segment WILL NOT be on tomorrow night. He says it will probably air on 11/29 (the show is pre-empted on T'giving night). The reason -- execs and scheduling issues. Blame it on the 'suits.'"
Y'all tell me if you want me to stop posting about it now and quit raising everyone's expectations. Apparently they'll air it sooner or later. Check your local listings."
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More about PrimeTime Thursday
Posted on: 2001-11-14 16:50:32 (read: 453 times)
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Ruth writes: "The word from ABC News is that the Gander segment will "DEFINITELY AIR" on PrimeTime Thursday (11/15) 10ET/9CT. This could, of course, change given the rapid progress of events in Afghanistan and development of the investigation into the recent American Airlines crash.
Tune in Thursday!"
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United States Ambassador extends thanks to Newfoundlanders!
Posted on: 2001-11-13 19:45:42 (read: 471 times)
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islander writes: " Just thought that I would mention for the benefit of the folks of the USA, that the United States Ambassador to Canada travelled to Newfoundland today to extend the very gracious appreciation of the President and people of the United States of America, to the people of Newfoundland for the assistance rendered to the diverted passengers following the September 11th attack. The Ambassador was interviewed on the local evening news broadcasts in addition to a brief interview on the VOCM open line program this morning. "
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Article in The Times
Posted on: 2001-11-11 18:40:04 (read: 512 times)
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hildegard writes: "Here's the weblink to a very interesting article in The Times listing how different people in Briatin feel about the effects of the events of September 11.
www.thetimes.co.uk"
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WSJ Article
Posted on: 2001-11-08 11:29:34 (read: 700 times)
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gretchen writes: "I was told this morning that a wonderful and interesting article appeared in the Wall Street Journal yesterday about the 'Newfoundland experience'. Does anyone have a copy or access to the WSJ website? I'd love to read it...
[I was interviewed for the article last week but only got notified this morning that it had appeared - I'm trying to get hold of a copy... -Craig]"
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PrimeTime Thursday story -UPDATED!
Posted on: 2001-11-06 17:02:23 (read: 730 times)
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Ruth writes: "The PrimeTime segment has been apparently been delayed and will not air this week after all. Right now the word is that it will be on next Thursday evening (11/15) instead.
I'll keep everyone posted when I hear more!"
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Gambo News
Posted on: 2001-10-24 14:01:09 (read: 522 times)
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sinead writes: "Hello there 929ers,
While we spent some days wondering if we were ever going to leave, I mentioned to Tracey that I was looking forward to the local paper coming out on Monday, for coverage of our stay.
Well, seeing as we left early on Sunday morning, I never got to see the paper, but Tracey kindly e-mailed me some clippings today from it. I've sent them to Craig to share with us. [I'm transcribing them and they'll be published imminently...-c]
All the best,
Sinead"
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Stranded in Halifax - article by Stephen Jay Gould
Posted on: 2001-10-19 15:01:31 (read: 663 times)
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Anne writes: "Hello everyone
I have heard of (but not seen) an article by the science writer Stephen Jay Gould which appeared in the Canadian press - I think it was in the Globe and Mail about a week ago. Stephen Jay Gould was stranded in Halifax and has written a moving account of the hospitality of the people of Halifax. I would love to see a copy but haven't managed to find it on the internet, can anyone help? If we can find it, it would be good to put it on our website.
Anne"
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Travelers stranded during Sept. 11 terrorist attacks keep in touch through web s
Posted on: 2001-10-15 17:24:18 (read: 719 times)
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Bob sent this article from his local paper - it's in the Hannibal Courier-Post.
By BEV DARR - Courier-Post Staff Writer
The tragic events of Sept. 11 have resulted in some unforeseen changes in people's lives, such as the hundreds who were on planes that were diverted to Canada on that fateful day.
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Flight 929 Gambo story in Seattle Times
Posted on: 2001-09-30 03:17:15 (read: 1924 times)
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steve writes: "Well, there is now an article in the Seattle Times about our very own Flight 929 and the "Gambo Strandees". It was featured today (Saturday September 29th). Here is how it all happened...."
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Airline Troubles - Chicago Sun Times
Posted on: 2001-09-28 18:58:33 (read: 848 times)
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[Dan Burke emailed this to me from the Chicago Sun Times - reproduced here without permission]
Airline Troubles
September 18, 2001 BY MAUREEN O'DONNELL STAFF REPORTER
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Salem residents recall being stranded from home
Posted on: 2001-09-26 10:18:50 (read: 693 times)
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Thank you to Fred Allen - who sent posted this link. It is reproduced here from The Statesman Journal, Salem without permission.
Salem resident Fred Allen was flying back from a two-week missionary trip to Kenya when terrorists struck the East Coast.
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Thank you for those who helped in time of crisis
Posted on: 2001-09-25 20:22:39 (read: 706 times)
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A letter from the UK Daily Express, September 18. Reproduced here without permission.
We would like to put on record our sincere thanks to the people of Gander, Newfoundland, and we are sure that we will joined by the crew and passengers of Virgin Atlantic No 021 which was bound for Washington DC at the time of the horrific tragedy on Tuesday, September 11. The flight was diverted to Gander along with 36 other aircraft from numerous countries.
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A tribute to friendship
Posted on: 2001-09-25 14:51:44 (read: 846 times)
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jonna writes: "Thank you to all the Gambo volunteers who worked around the clock and opened your hearts to our UA929 family.
Reproduced without permission from The Charlotte Observer September 25, 2001"
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A New Perspective, Courtesy of Newfoundland Samaritans
Posted on: 2001-09-20 10:08:30 (read: 969 times)
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Thanks to Linda (Kloss) who sent this to me.
It's an article from the Washington Post about Newfoundland strandees, and is reproduced here without permission...
Craig.
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