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The first sensible thing I’ve seen on dating in a long time…
Ok, so let me be the first to say that I am not an Oprah fan. Sure, I admire what she’s managed to build and what she’s been able to do, and I don’t actually dislike her, but I’m just … Continue reading
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Tagged Dr. Phil, good things, media, Musings, Oprah Winfrey, relationships
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Ya gotta wonder…
Outside of wondering “why now?” in regard to the resignation of AG Alberto Gonzales, here’s something that puzzles me… Why are were the top stories on CNN the last two times I checked them today “Glut of homes hits 16-year … Continue reading
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Tagged Alberto Gonzales, Gonzalesgate, media, responsible journalism
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The long reach of advertising…
When I was teaching at Purdue, I was always annoyed by advertisers who’d write stuff on my chalkboard with a big “Do Not Erase!” (DNE) next to it. Sometimes half of one of the two chalkboards was covered with book … Continue reading
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Tagged advertising, corporate bullshit, humor, media, Purdue, students, teaching
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Real journalist refuses to cover Paris Hilton live, on-air – hallelujah!
Edited: Video placed behind a cut due to loading time… Also changed my wonderful hoard of misspellings of Ms. Brzezinski’s name… sorry I really hate to be contributing to the commentary on Ms. Paris “Who the Hell cares?” Hilton, but … Continue reading
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Tagged celebrity bullshit, journalism, media, Mika Brezezinski, Paris Hilton, responsible journalism
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Did someone give the press their gonads back?
I’m watching the Bush press conference this morning, and found 3 things interesting… 1) Bush looked like someone had pissed in his Cheerios as he walked to the podium. I’ll own up – it was me. 2) Bush’s alternating backpedalling … Continue reading
Ack! My eyes! My eyes!
Mister Rogers must be rolling in his grave. (clicky) Is nothing sacred? *shiver*
Want to protest? Watch out – the Air Force may want you to be its new guinea pig…
So according to CNN, the Secretary of the Air Force, Michael Wynne, thinks unruly U.S. mobs should become test subjects for new non-lethal weapons. From the article: “If we’re not willing to use it here against our fellow citizens, then … Continue reading
Olbermann makes me wish we had cable…
His special comment tonight has really outdone the one he gave on Rumsfeld a few days ago. I can’t say much more than that I wish we could rely on the rest of our media to confront the administration about … Continue reading
