Why hire me? I'm a dedicated reporter with tons of general assignment reporting under my belt. I have covered schools, crime, court cases, transportation issues and even sports. I've done some investigative reporting as well, but all reporting should be investigative.

When I cover a story, I do it with a sense of curiosity. I ask: "What will the readers need to know? Is what I am being told true and how do I find out?"

I am dedicated to fair reporting. "Objectivity" gets a bad rap these days. Pundits would say it is impossible. I say it is a worthy goal worth. Only a fool has no opinions, but reporters and editors should save them for the editorial page.

Unlike some recent J-school graduate, I bring a wealth of real-life experience to any newsroom. I've worked outside the newspaper industry providing technical experience to computer users. I have earned money designing Web pages.

I have done just about every job that can be done in newspapering. I have sold ads, delivered newspaper, taken and developed photographs, and composed and built pages. Click on the links at left for more information.

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