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Old November 12th, 2009, 05:33 PM   #1
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And You Think You Had a Bad Day

This is a TV station I used to work for. All I can say is, wow.

5NEWS Satellite Truck Lost in the White River - KFSM
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Old November 12th, 2009, 05:55 PM   #2
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Arkansas TV station is looking for a hard-working Satellite Truck operator. Job entails shooting video, setting up live truck and broadcasting back to station. Required skills:
1. Open Water Scuba diving certificate (underwater rescue certification a bonus)
2. Ability to hold breath for 2 minutes or more.
3. Extensive experience recognizing and successfully deploying parking brake on van-sized vehicles.

Apply to: Nemo Pisces, Production Coordinator
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Old November 12th, 2009, 10:25 PM   #3
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Could been worse..... Could have been me......
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Old November 12th, 2009, 11:04 PM   #4
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Only a quarter million? When I was working for our national public broadcaster they told us that the sat truck wasn't insured because we were "owned" by the government as a crown corporation and that if it was a total loss, it was worth 1 million.

Yep, that would be a bad day...
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Old November 12th, 2009, 11:04 PM   #5
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$10 says we'll see a satellite van on ebay soon.
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Old November 12th, 2009, 11:05 PM   #6
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3. Extensive experience recognizing and successfully deploying parking brake on van-sized vehicles.
I think I need to change my underwear...
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