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     Well Guys, unfortunately we had to get down to business today after all of the holiday cheer. SkyFox HD was over a double shooting at the Andros Restaurant in the Ironbound District of Newark this morning. Apparently, there was a dispute late last night at  Newark social club between two bouncers and two other men that were refused entrance into the club. The two bouncers again encountered the two men in front of the Andros Diner on Wilson Avenue at about 3:30am. The dispute then became physical and shots rang out. One of the bouncers was fatally wounded and the other suffered "non-life threatening" injuries.
     This is the 97th homicide in the city of Newark this year compared to 104 for the same period in 2006. What has the world come to when 97 homicides in one year in one mid-sized city is actually an improvement? I have encountered many people from our area that have given up on our inner cities and seem to accept these incidents as part of life there and I think that is sad. I do not  have the answers to the problems that plague our society but I am a firm believer that if ordinary citizens like you and I begin accepting these unfortunate events as part of modern life we are doomed.

Kai

Hello and Merry Christmas to All:

     I have been reading your comments here and you guys are nuts but I love ya. So it looks like Christmas is about over and I thought I would drop a line before I went to bed. Christmas Eve was a lot of fun, we got a little rowdy but nobody got hurt, LOL. Got a gift card so that I can buy myself a down jacket since I now have to walk outside for about 100 yards to get to the bathroom at the airport. Also got some clothing, new PJ's, Starbucks gift card, etc... Next weekend we will be with my parents in Northern Virginia doing it all over again. I'll be back with you tomorrow thru Friday then I am off again on New Years Eve and day. Bert will be working the afternoon tomorrow. We'll see you then. I will try to post some pix tomorrow if I have time. I hope you all had a safe and wonderful Christmas. Be careful driving home tonight.

Kai

Hey Guys!

     Tomorrow morning I will be off but you will be in the very capable hands of Bert Gonzalez. I took the day off because my family starts early on Christmas Eve (about 11am). I will be logging in from time to time so I hope I 'll catch some of you. Whether you celebrate the holiday or not, I  hope you all have a safe and wonderful day. I will see you bright and early on December 26th, eager to get back into the chopper to show you all what's going on.

Regards,

Kai

Hello All!

     It wasn't the busiest week for SkyFox HD but at least we were able to get some flying in.  The weather over the past several weeks has not been cooperative with regard to flying but I guess that's how it goes sometimes. I can't tell you all how happy I am with the overwhelming response we have received on our live video chat. I have to admit that even though I fly in SkyFox every day and you would think that I have been de-sensitized to certain aspects of the job, I do think that being able to watch SkyFox live over the internet is pretty cool. It takes some getting used to though. You definitely have to watch what you say and do at all times. I am surprised by the response we have gotten from around the world as well. Apparently we have friends in many places.
     This new SkyFox HD blog will be cool too. Chris and I will be able to further comment on stories we have covered and I am sure you will have much to add as well. Keep an eye out for exclusive pictures of the SkyFox HD crew and the one and only, SkyFox HD. Happy Holidays to  everyone from all of us here at SkyFox HD and we are looking forward to another successful year here at Fox 5 News!

Kai