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My Portfolio

 

Here's a closer look at some of the more interesting things I had the good fortune to cover as a freelance journalist (1980-96).


BOOKS

  • "The Federal Reserve System," 1989 by Chelsea House Publishers; a history and explanation of the U.S. Federal Reserve System published as part of Chelsea's "Know Your Government" series used to supplement high school class reading lists; 102 pages.

  • "Houston: Gateway to the Future," 1991 by Windsor Publications, Inc; a "contemporary portrait of Houston, its culture and diversification of industries;" 264 pages.

  • "A History of Houston's Big 3 Industries, Inc.," 1995 by Greenwich Publishing; a history of one of Houston's most fascinating companies from 1920 through its acquisition in 1986 by Air Liquide of France; 75 pages.

  • "China Green," 1996; a personal biography ghost written for a Vietnamese refugee who became a significant undercover operative for the Drug Enforcement Agency in a sting called "China Green;" 70 pages.


ARTICLES


GENERAL INTEREST

  • "Be Careful Of What You Wish For," December of 1991 in Houston Metropolitan magazine; a study of windfall psychology with profiles of people who have become wealthy overnight and descriptions of the impact upon them.

  •  "Card Sharks: Texas' Poker Greats Tip Their Hands," February of 1982 in Houston City magazine; a look behind the scenes of the poker community of Texas with profiles of its Aces.

  • "Our Friend: The Alligator?" 1983 in Muse Air Monthly; the story of an alligator hunting expedition in East Texas and a profile of the animal as prey.

  • "Greater Love Than This. . .," February of 1986 in Southwest Spirit magazine; a study of normal people as heroes with profiles of five who saved the lives of others and a look at the impact upon their lives.

  • "Treasure Hunters," 1983 in Muse Air Monthly; a review of the five best American treasure hunting stories of all time focused on tales of hidden treasures that most likely exist. "

  • The Texas Rangers," 1983 in Westward, the Sunday magazine of The Dallas Times Herald; a study of the history of the famous law enforcement agency with a look at its place in modern times and a profile of one member of this elite force.

  • "The Dead Rise Again in the Courtroom," June 21, 1993 in The National Law Journal; a feature about the trend toward using modern forensic and trial techniques to solve mysterious riddles of the past.

LEGAL AFFAIRS

  • "Fake Evidence Becomes Real Problem," Oct. 9, 1995, in The National Law Journal; an investigative look at increased attempts to influence trials by submission of phony evidence.

  • "Retooling in the Legal Profession," 1996 in The National Law Journal; a study of the ways lawyers are attempting to "shift" into new specialties after launching careers in other areas of the law. 

  • "They Defend The Police," 1986 in Houston City magazine; a look at a small group of lawyers emerging as counselors for police officers accused of crimes.

  • "Hard-Line Justice," October of 1987 in Southwest Spirit; a profile of Houston's State District Judge Ted Poe and his creative uses of probation terms to rehabilitate and prevent repeat offenses.

  • "More Exxon Valdez Cleanup," June 17, 1996, in The National Law Journal; coverage of the civil trial pitting Exxon against Lloyd's of London over reimbursement for the Valdez oil spill.

  • "The 5th Circuit: Taxpayers' Haven?" April 15, 1996 in The National Law Journal; a study of tax cases decided by the 5th Circuit and their impact on taxpayer rights in the South.

  • "This Hit Man Is Shooting For Arrests," Oct. 18, 1993 in The National Law Journal; a profile of Gary Johnson, a Harris County District Attorney's office investigator who has prevented dozens of murders-for-hire by posing as a hit man and arresting buyers of death.

  • "Trial By Legend," July of 1989 in Houston Metropolitan magazine; a profile of Houston attorney Mike DeGeurin and his challenge inheriting the legal practice of the legendary Percy Foreman.

BUSINESS

  • "Traffic to Mexico by Barge Still Limited," Mar. 14, 1996, in The Journal of Commerce; an update on the efforts by U.S. and Mexican business interests to enhance trade lanes by launching barge operations in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • "Chemical Exports Boon to Houston," Oct. 13, 1987, in The Journal of Commerce; a review of chemical exporting through Houston.

  • "Anonymous Line Is Big Name in Texas," Feb. 8, 1994, in The Journal of Commerce; an overview and profile of Houston's extensive pipeline system for movement of chemicals through the area with a history of its development.

  • "Tying Small Firms to Bigger Projects," April of 1996 in Gas Daily's NG magazine; an examination of the trend for smaller engineering firms to win bids for construction of large pipelines.

  • "U.S. regions roll out welcome mat for plastics," Sept./Oct. of 1992 in Plants Sites & Parks magazine; an extensive "industry outlook" overview of plastics manufacturing and the expansion or relocation decision-making process.

  • "Industry, Feds Monitor Oil Royalty Suit," Aug. 7, 1995 in The National Law Journal; coverage of a lawsuit filed by Texas against the major oil companies alleging underpayment of royalties for drilling wells on state property.

  • "If It's In The Gulf, It Must Be A Hot Deal," October of 1995 in the AAPG Explorer; an update and overview of oil and gas exploration and drilling activity in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • "Wulfe At The Door," November of 1993 in Houston Metropolitan magazine; a monthly business column focusing on an unusual retail real estate development and its chief strategist, Ed Wulfe.

  • "Risque Business? Expect Some Exposure," May of 1996 in The Journal of Commerce; a feature story exposing the dangers facing port officials nationwide from publicity over entertaining clients at sexually-oriented businesses.

  • "Subsalt Returns To The Top," February of 1996 in the AAPG Explorer; a feature article updating the business implications of subsalt oil and gas exploration in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • "What's New In Shoplifting Prevention," Sept. 13, 1987, in The New York Times Sunday business section; an extensive article carried on the paper's newswire about innovations in shoplifting prevention.

  • "Maquilas at the Crossroads," October of 1991 in International Business magazine; an overview the Mexico-U.S. maquilladora program with a focus on the impact of NAFTA.

  • "Bias Cases Strike at Treaty Shielding Foreign Business," July 31, 1995, in The National Law Journal; a story about the legal battles brewing between U.S. employees of foreign-owned businesses and their foreign-born supervisors.

  • "Houston's Once-Defunct Omniport is Reincarnated Under a New Name," 1994 in The Journal of Commerce; a story updating the controversial construction and sale of Houston's Omniport automated cargo handling facility.


SPORTS

  • "The Scientist and the Astros," June of 1981 in Texas Sports magazine; a feature story about the work of Dr. Gene Coleman and the trend toward using scientific methods for improving baseball players.

  • "Astros' Secret Weapon," April of 1982 in Texas Sports magazine; a profile of Art Howe, who went on to be become a major league manager after a career as a player for the Houston Astros.

  • "End of an AstroEra," June of 1982 in Houston City magazine; a profile of the history and the outlook for the Astrodome as a Houston landmark.

  • "Here Come the Zebras," September of 1985 in Muse Air Monthly; a feature article about college football referees and their challenge juggling careers with this avocation.

  • "World's Winningest Football Coach," October of 1983 in Muse Air Monthly; a profile of the legendary Gordon Wood, who won more football games as a Texas high school coach than any other coach at any level of the sport.

TECHNICAL AND CORPORATE

  • "By The Way," from 1992-1994--editor and writer of all articles for this newsletter for Houston's Way Engineering Company.

  • Faro Pharmaceuticals Business Plan: 1996 contract writer for this document used by the company to stimulate investment in its operations.

  • "Seismic '96: Good Vibrations," March of 1996 in the AAPG Explorer; an overview of technological changes sweeping the seismic industry.

  • "NMR Technology Proves its Worth," December of 1995 in the AAPG Explorer; a feature article about the use of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) imaging in oil exploration.

  • "Salt Theory Undergoes Revival," April of 1995 in the AAPG Explorer; a feature article about the impact of subsalt exploration on oil patch technology.

  • "Seeing Inspires Believing," September of 1995 in the AAPG Explorer; a feature article explaining the "coherence cube"--a new seismic technology developed by Amoco Production for use in oil and gas exploration.

MEDICAL

  • "Biomedical firms seek growth from change," March/April of 1993 in Plants Sites & Parks magazine; an extensive overview of the biomedical industry and the forces shaping its future.

  • "Cracking Down on Patient Dumping," June 6, 1988, in The National Law Journal; an article covering the history and legal aspects of the patient-dumping controversy facing hospitals  in emergency room transfers.

  • "Law Firms Scramble for Health Business," June 4, 1990, in The National Law Journal; an article covering the strategies employed by law firms to attract and develop health care law practices.

  • "Being Alive at Eighty," June of 1986 in Muse Air Monthly magazine; a feature about the health care innovations improving lifestyles for the elderly.

  • "Houston Conference Explores Human Genome Project's Legal and Ethical Considerations," May of 1991 in Genetic Engineering News; an article about the ethical and legal debates involved with the effort to map the human genome.

  • "Texas Medical Center," 1994 in Nurseweek; a profile of the Texas Medical Center complex with a focus on its unique management structure.

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