just so you know...
i got something that might be interesting to MF fans... since we don't get much outside information from CNN about max (haha)... it's about his experience as a major news anchor / broadcaster for the first time, in his own words.

don't worry, i'll shut up about this. :)

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Excerpt from "It Was Breaking News" 04/07/05...
MAX FOSTER, LONDON ANCHOR AT CNN
http://www.pressgazette.co.uk/article/070405/it_was_breaking_news

What a way to start my career at CNN: anchoring one of the biggest global news stories and getting right into international news.

I debuted as an anchor last week on World Business Today in what was supposed to be a fairly straightforward roundup of the day's economic and corporate news.

It turned out to be far more exciting for a journalist ready to make his mark. On day one on, I was dealing with the earthquake in the Indian Ocean. The rest of the week brought other unexpected live breaking news.

All good practice for Friday when news of the Pope's illness broke. The programme was replaced by a three-hour live special on his worsening health. I was asked to anchor alongside the accomplished Fionnuala Sweeney. Next came the opportunity to anchor the weekend evening shift and I was on standby to go live when news of the Pope's death broke.

At this point we handed over to the special events team in Rome.
Sunday night saw me back at the desk for a four-hour special involving elements from more countries than I can remember. Reports from Rome had to be juggled with international reaction and on-the-spot interviews in London.

Who could ask for a more interesting or challenging way to start a career as an international news anchor?

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