Articles written by Kent Ninomiya

There is a fine art to complaining. The complaint must be justified, rational, and delivered with emotional impact. A well thought out complaint will produce results.

Apr 2, 2009 - Kent Ninomiya

Insurance rates differ primarily because of the varying amounts of risk insuring different people, objects and homes. It also has to do with the insurance companies.

Nov 23, 2008 - Kent Ninomiya

The Denver Bronco wide receiver claimed it was to make a statement about the election of the first Black president and compared himself to other civil rights heroes.

Nov 6, 2008 - Kent Ninomiya

President Barack Obama represents a quantum leap for American values and attitudes. Obama won a convincing victory and attracted unlikely voters.

Nov 5, 2008 - Kent Ninomiya

Some people always look good in photographs. Some of them look better in pictures than in real life. This is known as being photogenic. Here is why this happens.

Oct 29, 2008 - Kent Ninomiya

Jason Bartlett won America a free taco just by stealing a base in game one of the 2008 World Series. Taco Bell is holding the promotion nationwide.

Oct 22, 2008 - Kent Ninomiya

The TV news industry picked up on the McCain "that one" label. It suddenly brought the question of racism to the forefront of the campaign for some commentators.

Oct 7, 2008 - Kent Ninomiya

Heather Locklear is the latest to have her mug shot plastered around the world. The public loves to tear down actors and actresses as much as they like building them up.

Oct 5, 2008 - Kent Ninomiya

Heroes, X-Men, The 4400 and other superhero stories use similar characters, plots and themes. Their true superpower is their ability to make old scripts appear to be new.

Oct 4, 2008 - Kent Ninomiya

Autumn is the movie doldrums. Studios are out of Summer blockbusters and are saving their Oscar favorites until the end of the year. What is left over shows in the Fall.

Oct 3, 2008 - Kent Ninomiya

The TV Industry can't ignore Sarah Palin's gender because the public can't. Journalists are going overboard to treat her delicately or be accused of picking on her.

Oct 2, 2008 - Kent Ninomiya

Movie watchers can help decide who is the Hollywood female star, Hollywood male star and Hollywood movie of the year. It is billed as the kickoff for the awards season.

Oct 1, 2008 - Kent Ninomiya

Lawmakers can't agree on an economic rescue plan threatening the future of the world economy. Television news is keeping anxious investors informed in unprecedented way.

Sep 30, 2008 - Kent Ninomiya

Focus groups of Republicans, Democrats and Independents used dials to express their feelings as Obama and McCain debated. Is this immediate feedback useful or frivolous?

Sep 26, 2008 - Kent Ninomiya

Barack Obama and John McCain both want to win the TV debates. Each has their speaking strengths and weaknesses. Both are trying to manipulate the debate process for gain.

Sep 26, 2008 - Kent Ninomiya

Massive downsizing in the TV news business is altering journalist demographics. Many are choosing to leave a business where their talents are not appreciated.

Sep 19, 2008 - Kent Ninomiya

The Taliban leader directly responsible for September 11th attacks is free. The media must grill presidential candidates about this outrage. America deserves closure.

Sep 8, 2008 - Kent Ninomiya

Washington Huskies lose to BYU after 15 yard penalty against quarterback Jake Locker leads to a blocked extra point that would have tied the game.

Sep 6, 2008 - Kent Ninomiya

All arguments that Sarah Palin's family should be left alone by journalists disappeared when she paraded them on stage at the Republican National Convention.

Sep 6, 2008 - Kent Ninomiya

Never before have so many human beings tuned in to watch a single television broadcast. The 2008 Beijing Olympics had history's highest ratings breaking every record.

Sep 5, 2008 - Kent Ninomiya

Before the Beijing Olympic Games protests threatened to taint the image China worked so hard to present to the world. Instead China got a better image than they ever had.

Aug 25, 2008 - Kent Ninomiya

Journalists often need to interview crime and trauma victims about what happened to them. This can be extraordinarily difficult for both reporter and trauma victim.

Aug 22, 2008 - Kent Ninomiya

Billions of people watched the 2008 Beijing Olympics. China went all out to showcase itself as the emerging world leader and prime investment opportunity. Will it work?

Aug 11, 2008 - Kent Ninomiya

A controversial Olympic games in Beijing has activists protesting to focus world attention on issues involving China. Is this in the spirit of the Olympic games?

Aug 7, 2008 - Kent Ninomiya

Citizen journalism is largely unregulated but there are citizen reporters sued for slander and liable. Valuable ethics lessons can be learned from the mainstream media.

Jul 23, 2008 - Kent Ninomiya

Many looking for entry level jobs in news don't know what to expect. Here are the cons of television news careers including how much entry level reporters make.

Jul 11, 2008 - Kent Ninomiya