Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Keeping up with Lance Armstrong
Running a marathon is a lot like getting ready for childbirth
Just behind Lance Armstrong • November 5, 2006 | 6:30 p.m.
I’m just getting up from a warm, cozy nap next to my munchkin, Josh. He apparently fell asleep waiting for us to get home. I wish he could have been there today to see his Mommy and Daddy crossing that finish line. Maybe when he’s a little older he’ll be there with us. It’s an accomplishment that you want to share with all those you love. I called him the minute we finished and he said, “Wow, Mommy.” I don’t know if at the age of three he quite understood what it meant, but he seemed to understand that whatever we did there was a reason to say wow...
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
on the Red Carpet
On the red carpet at the Quill Awards Gala in New York City.
Friday, October 13, 2006
Wiki Morales
Natalie Morales
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Natalie Morales on MSNBCNatalie Morales (born June 6, 1972 in Taiwan) joined NBC News "The Today Show" as a National Correspondent in February 2006. Morales also co-anchors for the program and fills in regularly at the news desk. Previously she was an anchor for MSNBC. Morales joined MSNBC as an anchor and correspondent in March 2002.
While at MSNBC and NBC News, Morales has anchored a number of major breaking news stories including the Battle for White House 2004; the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece; the Iraqi prisoner abuse; Operation Iraqi Freedom; the Shuttle Columbia explosion, the blackouts of 2003; the Washington D.C. area sniper shootings; and the Scott Peterson case. Additionally, she was named one of Hispanic Magazine’s Top Trendsetters of 2003 [1].
Prior to joining MSNBC, Morales served as a weekend anchor/reporter and morning co-anchor at WVIT-TV in Hartford, CT, where she reported on the Columbine shootings, Tropical Storm Floyd, Decision 2000 and the terrorist attacks on September 11. She also co-hosted and reported for the Emmy-nominated documentary, “Save Our Sound, ” a joint production with WNBC-TV New York on preserving the Long Island Sound. Morales began her on-air career at News 12 – The Bronx, as the first morning anchor. Morales also served as cameraperson, editor and producer for News 12 – The Bronx. In 1999, she was voted one of the 50 Most Influential Latinas for her news coverage and reports by the Hispanic daily newspaper El Diario La Prensa.
Previously, Morales spent two years working behind the scenes at Court TV. Morales, who speaks Spanish and Portuguese, was born in Taiwan and spent the first 18 years of her life living overseas in Panama, Brazil, and Spain as an Air Force “brat.” Morales is half Puerto Rican and half Brazilian.[2]
Morales holds a bachelor of arts degree from Rutgers University, New Jersey, with dual majors in journalism and Latin American studies. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and graduated Summa Cum Laude. She currently resides in New Jersey with her husband and son.
Her Purpose?
Today: I Hope Somebody Is Pickpocketing Those Tourists
Now that I've just praised Today, I now come to dump on it. For starters, Natalie Morales. What is her purpose on days when Ann Curry is there? She just sort of sits there and smiles, waiting for someone to switch her off.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Natalie Morales: One of several reporters that deserve recognition....
...for the great job they do day in and day out:
Why She is Where She is Today
Travel and determination have gotten Natalie Morales where she is today.
"There's nothing like a pat on the back after a four hour news marathon, and getting recognized for my work as a journalist. That is foremost, and I hope people regard me as that." She said "But I'll take the flatter too."
Natalie was recently named correspondent for the NBC network early morning gem "The Today Show," and was in the running to replace Katie Couric as the co-host of the three-hour program.
Morales was born into a military family, her father a member of the Air Force. Being half Brazilian and half Puerto Rican, the military provided important insight into her heritage.
"Living in places like Brazil, where I learned Portuguese, along with Panama and Spain, where I learned Spanish, allowed me to be in touch with the Hispanic culture." She explained, "It is such an integral part of who I am."
In these places she learned the importance of family in the culture. Spain according to Morales is very "cosmopolitan" and "sophisticated." While in Panama and Brazil the people live very simply.
"There is a vast socio-economic class with a very small middle class and a lot of poverty."
Women are also not considered equals. "Machismo," is the very prevalent theme as males play the dominant role in the households.
"Here in the U.S. I think we live to work." She said, "family priorities can fall to the wayside," Morales explained.
"There is an interesting difference between the cultures," she continued "In Hispanic families, children generally live with their families until they marry, and attend local universities," she said.
"I appreciate all the opportunities our country affords us, we know that with hard work and determination the American dream is real and attainable." She said "But family is the key to that dream."
Being a military brat is something that is shared by many journalists.
"They share these common characteristics: quick thinkers, good communicators, down to earth, friendly and able to adapt to new situations." Morales explained. "I know I have benefited professionally as well as by having experienced and being exposed to more than most."
Morales attended Rutgers University in New Jersey, where she had a dual major of journalism and Latin American studies. Her senior year she was the residential assistant in an all freshmen dorm.
"I was always a good writer and storyteller as a kid. My dad also recorded just about every major moment in my life." She remembered, "It was almost a natural progression for me to choose broadcast journalism as my career."
But as many students face hardship trying to find a job out of college, so did she.
(Source: AssociatedContent.com)
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Monday, July 31, 2006
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
No Loss
Loss of Couric no loss to NBC ratings
NEW YORK, NY, United States (UPI) -- In the first full week after Katie Couric`s departure from 'Today,' NBC`s New York morning show beat ABC`s 'Good Morning America' by 1.13 million viewers.
With the exception of NBC`s Olympics coverage and Couric`s final shows, the gap was the greatest between the morning competitors in the past two years, the New York Daily News reported.
'Today' with Matt Lauer, Ann Curry, Al Roker and Natalie Morales averaged 5.6 million viewers; 'Good Morning America' averaged 4.5 million and 'The Early Show' on CBS had 2.4 million.
(Source: MonstersAndCritics.com)Saturday, June 17, 2006
Herself
- "Today"
... aka NBC News Today (USA: promotional title)
... aka The Today Show (USA)
- Episode dated 2 June 2006 (2006) TV Episode .... News Anchor
- Episode dated 1 June 2006 (2006) TV Episode .... News Anchor
- Episode dated 21 April 2006 (2006) TV Episode .... Co-Host
- Episode dated 25 March 2006 (2006) TV Episode .... Herself
- Episode dated 21 March 2006 (2006) TV Episode .... Herself
(23 more) - "Early Today" (1999) TV Series .... Herself - Host (2004)
- "MSNBC Live" (1996) TV Series .... Anchor (2002-)
... aka MSNBC Dayside (USA)
... aka MSNBC Right Now (USA)
Thursday, June 15, 2006
More-ales from June - September 2006
Speculation about Morales' candidacy to replace Katie Couric as anchor of Today was put to rest when Meredith Vieira was named Couric's replacement. Morales had been previously thought to be a candidate, along with Campbell Brown and Ann Curry.[1] It is believed that Morales will stay in her role in the third hour of 'Today' due to the fact that she signed a long-term contract with NBC News for the next four years. From June to September 2006, Morales will have news anchor as well as co-hosting duties on The Today Show. (Natalie Morales on Wikipedia)
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
The Togay Show
Good morning: Gays eligible to 'I do' on 'Today'
Avoiding the mini controversy they faced for not originally allowing gay couples in last year's televised wedding event, NBC's official rules for this year's "Today Throws a Wedding" soiree do not stipulate that eligible couples must be man/woman. That being the case: We only ask that your bridesmaid dress be tasteful, yet flattering, Natalie Morales. Oh, and Matt, Al -- we'd prefer that the bachelor(s) party not be at Scores. Thanks.
Not to be outdone by her former employer's inclusivity, we hear Katie Couric's forthcoming "CBS Evening News" sign-off line will be: "That's the news, now let's go to a PFLAG meeting."
http://www.goodasyou.org/good_as_you/2006/06/good_morning_ga.html
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Ego Stroke
Ann Curry Gets Her Ego Stroked
Posted by Geoffrey Dickens on May 24, 2006 - 17:54.
Hey got a new book? Want it featured on the Today show? Try putting Ann Curry on the cover! The new book Extraordinary Women: Fantasies Revealed was featured in the 9:30 half hour of this morning's Today show. The cover of the book happens to feature Curry actually embracing the Earth. Curry even appeared as a guest on the segment with the book's authors. Natalie Morales conducted the interview and revealed Ann's not-so-secret fantasy: "And Ann the reason you are holding the globe is you talk about wanting to be a humanitarian, which as a journalist, I mean you do, I mean that's really a priority in your life." But one of the book's authors Ilene Leventhal pointed out Curry, as a liberal crusading journalist, is already living her dream: "I said to Ann, I said, 'Ann you already are a humanitarian.'"
Judging from some of the book's photos aired during the segment Curry is in good liberal company. Among the photos featured were ones of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright playing chess, White House correspondent Helen Thomas in pearls, Sen. Barbara Mikulski in a lab coat, author Kitty Kelley sporting a mink stole and even former Rep. Patricia Schroeder in a super hero costume.
http://newsbusters.org/node/5523The Latest Technorati Posts
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Crying Couric Has Left the Building
I think some of you are being very nasty. I don't personally care for her much either ( ... likely will not follow her to CBS. I too am disappointed that Ann Curry or Natalie Morales were
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Matt Lauer Thanks Katie Couric for the Laughs
Matt Lauer Thanks Katie Couric for the Laughs Celebrity Gossip, Other Celebrities by: Celebrity Movie Post [ Katie Couric] ... Ann and Natalie Morales try not to do jumping jacks of joy. One more hour, folks, and then we can
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Matt Lauer Thanks Katie Couric for the Laughs
[ Katie Couric] As we forced ourselves to turn on the Today show this morning, we were greeted with a rendition of Memories, ... and Natalie Morales try not to do jumping jacks of joy. One more hour, folks, and then we can finally
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Live-blogging Katie Couric's farewell
[ 91739__katie_l_1]9:51 And that's it! One final montage of wacky-Katie clips over the closing credits. Throwing snowballs, lifting weights, catching a football, hugging people, and dressing as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz. I think we'll miss you most of all, Scarecrow
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Matt Lauer Thanks Katie Couric for the Laughs
Matt Lauer Thanks Katie Couric for the Laughs post from Jossip on 31 May 2006 10:11:15 AM. © Jossip [ Katie Couric] ... and Natalie Morales try not to do jumping jacks of joy. One more hour, folks, and then we can finally
- Matt Lauer Thanks Katie Couric for the Laughs
[ Katie Couric] As we forced ourselves to turn on the Today show this morning, we were greeted with a rendition of Memories, ... and Natalie Morales try not to do jumping jacks of joy. One more hour, folks, and then we can finally
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A Memorial Day Reflection
So today is Memorial Day. I would say "Happy Memorial Day" but right now I am not too "happy" ... . As with most of my mornings, I began it with prayer, cold cereal/fruit and the Today Show. Natalie Morales was in for Ann Curry and she announced, as it was done everyday, the daily count of the war
- Ann Curry Gets Her Ego Stroked
Sunday, May 14, 2006
The Fox, the Mouse, the Peacock and that Big-Ass Eyeball
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Not to be outdone, the Peacock leaked the bombshell that Katie Couric would be jumping the Today ship at the end of May to serve the venerable Eyeball that is CBS as the nation's first female network news anchor. Who oh who could possibly replace her on Today? Anne Curry?..Natalie Morales?.. no wait..of course! the blonde from The View. On a roll, NBC, through Matt Lauer, announced that the first hour of Todaywould be available any time through their MSNBC site. No explanation was offered why those insightful fashion and cooking segments would not be available.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Most Recent Natalie Morales Posts
Natalie Morales Wins Today’s Consolation Prize
| 19 Apr 2006 by Jossip But, sadly for Natalie Morales, it was Meredith Vieira who landed that role. Now NBC News President Steve Capus is sopping up Morales' tears with a fat, fancy title. She's been been named "National Correspondent for NBC News' Today. ... Celebrity Feed Network - http://www.celebrityfeed.net |
Natalie Morales has her hair up today.
| 16 Jun 2005 by Shocho She's the second-string newscaster on the Today show. (JESUS CHRIST! He's talking about the Today show again.) These faux people I watch on television are my new workmates. They talk to me about current events, and I note their wardrobe ... I quote myself. - http://thehellbox.blogspot.com |
Natalie Morales obviously loves me
| 17 Mar 2006 by Geno Today show host Natalie Morales was doing an interview this morning on Today when I clicked on the TV. Coincidence? I think not. Why must she pursue me the way she does? It's just sad. Catholic TV Guy - http://catholictvguy.blogspot.com |
Pick Morales: If NBC Today's Katie Goes, Will Saudi Concubine ...
| 3 Apr 2006 by Debbie Instead, a better choice to replace Couric is Natalie Morales. She is attractive, articulate, and we don't note strong political views or bias in her news delivery and interviews on NBC and MSNBC. That's the way it should be. ... Debbie Schlussel - http://www.debbieschlussel.com/ - References |
MSNBC’s Morales named Today National Correspondent
| 19 Apr 2006 by Spud NBC announced this morning that Natalie Morales had been named the National Correspondent for the Today Show. Natalie Morales has been named National Correspondent for NBC News’ “Today,” effective immediately. The announcement was made ... Inside Cable News - http://insidecable.blogsome.com |
MEREDITH VIEIRA TO THE TODAY SHOW
| 6 Apr 2006 by John Cairns CAMPBELL BROWN, NATALIE MORALES MIFFED It's official. ... Anyway, she and Natalie Morales probably are crying in their beer over being passed over in favor of this ... Maybe Campbell Brown is interested in that job, or Natalie Morales. ... THE CAIRNS BLOG - http://johncairns.blogspot.com |
Touring the blogs....
| 8 May 2006 by Alana Morales Natalie Collins at http://www.nataliercollins.com/weblog/. Jennifer O’Connell www.jenniferoconnell.com. Lara Zeises at http://www.livejournal.com/users/zeisgeist/. Deborah LeBlanc at http://www.deborahleblanc.com/blog/client/ ... Domestically Challenged - http://alanam.typepad.com/domesticallychallenged/ |
A Little of the Old In and Out In: Howard Stern...
| 21 Feb 2006 by Ron Yes, frankly, The Corsair would also not be averse to seeing a little Campbell Brown-Natalie Morales twosome, so to speak. It would be so much more arousing than, say, an unwieldy commingling of Charlie Rose and Bob Schieffer's ... The Corsair - http://ronmwangaguhunga.blogspot.com |
Today So Katie Couric is leaving the Today show and headed off to ...
| 6 Apr 2006 by Dave S. The other candidates were Campbell Brown, Natalie Morales, Ann Curry. Ann Curry is nice enough, but there is something missing there, maybe her sense of humor? Natalie Morales is OK, but she sure is scrawny. I'm not sure if the newlywed ... just procrastinating - http://justprocrastinating.blogspot.com |
Natalie Morales is the poor man's Campbell Brown3 Mar 2006 by poor man
The less said about this, the less trouble I get into. Next week: Oscar goodness!
Poor Man's Version - http://poormansversion.blogspot.com
Technorati Tags: Natalie Morales, MSNBC, MILF, News Lady
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Morales Doing Show on SciFi Channel
Source: SliceofSciFi
NBC's Today Show host Matt Lauer and NBC News correspondent Natalie Morales are taking a jaunt over to the Sci-Fi Channel to host two specials for the genre cable network.
[...] Morales will host a show of a different type called "Quest for Atlantis," in which she will take a look at the various legends that surround the mythic city (or landmass) and the fabled flood or massive earthquake that brought Atlantis to its ultimate demise. Natalie will also look at the tale of Atlantis through the eyes of more recent developments and archeological findings.
Less Annoying in 2006
The Resume
- Born in Taiwan
Journalist and Anchor for MSNBC (March 2002 - )
Former anchor for WVIT-TV in Hartford, CT (April 1999 - April 2002)
First morning anchor for News 12 - The Bronx
Worked for Court TV
- She worked for Chemical Bank, but left in the middle of her management training program to pursue a career in journalism.
It's hard to track her nationality (born in Taiwan, grew up in Spain, Panama, Brazil and the United States).
She likes to golf.
- She didn't watch what she was pointing at when discussing the pictures on the America's Bravest wall. Sometimes her finger would find its way into the soldier's crotch (a little bonus for the troops!).
She was selected as one of the 50 Most Influential Latinas by El Diario La Prensa (1999).
She graduated Rutgers University in 1994 (Journalism and Latin American studies).
She speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese.
In 2005, Out of 422 Votes: 50.24% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 448 Votes: 51.79% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 1005 Votes: 46.47% Annoying
2003: 21st on Keith's Fantasy Fuck List
Source: AmIAnnoying.com
Aint She a Good Ann Curry Replacement?
In many ways, I like Ann Curry the most because she seems to be the most sincere. But as the morning show co-anchor on NBC, she falls a little short. First, if I had to categorize her, she's a bit "somber" in mood as compared to Couric or Natalie Morales (or even Campbell Brown or any of the other MSNBC fill ins for that matter) and people want happy/chipper when they're getting up in the morning. Mind you, it's not like there's a cloud of darkness surrounding her, it's just that it's not that bright and sunny either. Also, she's not a great interviewer... which may stem from the problem that she doesn't seem all that bright and you need someone who's fast on their feet, esp when they're paired up with Lauer who's got a quick wit. I think Natalie Morales is good as the "Ann Curry Replacement" sitting at the news desk and doing occaisional segments.
Friday, May 05, 2006
Natalie Morales to become a regular on NBC's 'Today' show
Longtime contributor to NBC's "Today," Natalie Morales, has been promoted to national correspondent, it was announced in New York Thursday.
Morales has filled in for the departing Katie Couric, among others, on the morning news show and was among the candidates for Couric's job, which went to Meredith Vieira, The Hollywood Reporter said.NBC rewarded Morales by making her national correspondent, which means in addition to her reporting duties, she will regularly appear during the third hour of "Today."
