Alan Yates
Alan Yates: A Life of Passion and Purpose
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Alan Yates was born on February 10, 1930. He is commonly known as Al Yates.
Birth and Death Dates
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February 10, 1930 - March 27, 2007 (aged 77)
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Yates was an American journalist, television news anchor, and writer.
Early Life and Background
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Born in Chicago, Illinois, Al Yates grew up with a passion for storytelling. He developed this interest through his parents' encouragement of creative pursuits. As a young man, he attended the University of Notre Dame on a scholarship before transferring to DePaul University. After completing his studies in 1951, he began working as a journalist.
Major Accomplishments
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Yates's career spanned over five decades and included numerous achievements. Some notable highlights include:
Anchoring several local television news programs, including the Chicago-based "ABC Evening News"
Serving as a correspondent for ABC News, covering significant events such as the Watergate scandal
Receiving multiple Emmy Awards for his work in journalism
Being honored with the Edward R. Murrow Award for Lifetime Achievement
Notable Works or Actions
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Yates's dedication to journalism and storytelling led him to produce several notable works:
He co-authored a book about the Watergate scandal, providing an insider's perspective on this pivotal event in American history.
Yates also wrote articles for various publications, sharing his expertise on politics and current events.
Impact and Legacy
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Alan Yates left an indelible mark on the world of journalism. His commitment to truth-telling and his willingness to take risks in pursuit of a story set a high standard for future generations of journalists. Many have credited him with inspiring them to pursue careers in this field.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Yates's influence can be seen in many areas:
He is often quoted by historians and scholars studying the Watergate scandal.
Journalists continue to draw inspiration from his work, citing him as a role model for their profession.
* His legacy serves as a reminder of the importance of ethics and integrity in journalism.
His contributions to the world of journalism have made a lasting impact. As we reflect on his life and achievements, we are reminded of the power of storytelling and the importance of staying true to one's values.
Quotes by Alan Yates
They come in at the beginning of the week, we evaluate them, we put them in a band, we work with them one on one, we get them on and off the stage and teach them how to work together as a band,
The ODF Alliance (Sun, IBM and their friends) apparently want to push ODF as an 'exclusive' standard to the detriment of all others vs. enabling choice among formats such as PDF from Adobe, Open XML, HTML and others.
As we look to the future, and all of these data types become increasingly intertwined, locked-in formats like OpenDocument are not well suited to address these varying data types -- as the proposed policy itself acknowledges. ... We would advise the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to do a thorough evaluation of the costs and benefits before making such a major shift.
This is where the rock stuff comes through, ... If something's happening or about to happen, it's gonna come through Smith's. That's probably one of the reasons I gravitate to hanging out around here, just to kind of keep my ear to the ground. There's that rock energy here.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in the game I have a great passion for but also a great belief in.
public records management is to force a single, less functional document format on all state agencies.
As such, this unprecedented approach not only prevents impacted state agencies of the Commonwealth from using many critical and well-established technologies but also runs afoul of well-established procurement norms without due consideration for the enormous costs and technical challenges that stem from the proposal.
we talked about doing something along the lines of a record label together, maybe me working as the artist/producer while he provided more of the business mind to things, as well as some of his creative input. And here we are.
We were surprised by the narrowing of the approach to openness, ... There are many other different options that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has here that many other countries and states are doing.
We thought it was important to express our concerns. We're looking forward to having the proposal more thoroughly reviewed, and we welcome the opportunity to explain our comments more fully.