Media
Is Dr. Phil Good For You?
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Dr. Phil has a good thing going. He helps people with
their personal problems and gets plenty of money for
the trouble. Read
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Bushisms
Monday, May 05, 2008
As children we were often told that in the United
States anyone could become president. George W. Bush
is living proof.
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The Worst Thing About Politics
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Is it possible to have just one thing that's the
worst thing about American politics? Yes. Wolf
Blitzer and CNN.
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Comedy As News
Monday, April 14, 2008
What's funny? The news? Hardly. Yet, The Daily Show
with John Stewart manages to find funny and the truth
in news.
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Whatever Happened To The News?
Friday, April 04, 2008
It had to happen. With 500 channels and nothing on,
real news became a casualty and was replaced by
entertainment and events. Read
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Gasoline Prices Rise, Politicians Fall
Monday, March 17, 2008
There are some basic laws in politics. One of them is
about to be implemented. When gas prices go up, the
incumbent party falls. Read
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This Kid Can't Lose
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
American Idol's 7th season is on. Young and pretty
and handsome and talented. Only one will become the
Idol. I know who it is. Read More...
15 Minutes Of Fame
Friday, February 22, 2008
Everyone wants to be a star. Or, so it seems from the
number of reality shows and American Gladiator's
comeback. Read More...
Old White Guys
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
I watched Barack Obama's most recent victory speech.
Then I watched John McCain's most recent victory
speech. It was black and white. Read
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Hillary Must Be Elected
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Hillary Clinton must be elected President, otherwise,
what else will we talk about? All other candidates
are boring.
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Politics And Business As Usual
Friday, January 25, 2008
I'm not a media or news junkie, but I have my days.
The news from modern media has become more
entertaining than informative. Read
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Goodbye, So Long, Farewell Yahoo
Monday, January 21, 2008
It's the end of an era. The popular Yahoo web site
and search engine is in pain and economic distress.
Why? Read
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The 40-Hour Laptop Battery
Friday, January 18, 2008
Computer notebook and laptop batteries last anywhere
from three hours to five or six hours. What of the
future? Multiply times 10. Read
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Getting Ready For The Ice Bowl
Monday, January 14, 2008
The New York Giants and Eli Mannings screwed up my
weekend. Again. Dumping the Cowboys means hello Ice
Bowl. Read
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Violent Movies Reduce Crime
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Add this one to the Ridiculous As Hell department. A
new study says that violent movies reduce crime. It's
the flypaper effect. Read
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When Writers Strike
Friday, January 04, 2008
Members of the Writer's Guild of America are on
strike. That's why there are no fresh television
shows. Is that so bad? Read
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When Bandwidth Is Free
Friday, December 21, 2007
What will happen to our lives when bandwidth is free?
Say goodbye to television as we know it. Thank you,
George Gilder. Read
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Buy Britney Spear's Mom's Book
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Britney Spears is a child gone wild. Her teenage
sister is pregnant. Would you buy their mom's book on
parenting? Read
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Bring Back Rose Tyler
Thursday, December 06, 2007
To date, there have been 11 incarnations of Dr. Who,
but only one Rose Tyler. She's gone. Bring back Rose
Tyler. Soon. Read More...
I Watch It For The Clothes
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
The Victoria's Secret's annual Fashion Show is back.
It's mostly a display of scantilly clad models. I
watch it for the clothes. Read
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Television Is Boring
Friday, November 30, 2007
Television has become predictable and boring. 500
channels and nothing is on. The next great thing on
television isn't on TV. Read More...
The Last Days Of Email?
Friday, November 23, 2007
In the world of tomorrow, much of which is already
here today, everything is a fad, everything is
temporary, the God of change rules.
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Camille Paglia, The Female Shock Jock
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
I admit that I'm amazed at the double standard in
society. Don Imus gets fired for a bad line, Camille
Paglia gets paid for bad lines.
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Fresh Coffee Inside
Friday, November 09, 2007
Today I filled my car up with gasoline at the corner
station. As I stood by the pump I noticed a new
advertising campaign.
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I Love Crazy Research
Thursday, November 08, 2007
There is something oddly attractive about statistics.
Research falls into three categories-- lies, damned
lies, statistics. Read
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Where Do You Get Your Daily News?
Thursday, November 01, 2007
This is a question that changes through the years.
From what sources do you get daily supply of the
news? Read
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Lather, Rinse, Repeat. Why?
Friday, October 26, 2007
The road less traveled is often less traveled for a
reason. So it is with instructions. They're
beneficial, right? To whom? Read
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One Day In Nantucket
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Finally, someone explained the old limereick, "There
once was a man from Nantucket." I don't particularly
like limericks. Read
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Television Laugh Tracks
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
I watched two more television shows without laugh
tracks last night. If there's no laugh track telling
me to laugh is it still funny?
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Is Your Family On Television?
Friday, September 21, 2007
Who is your favorite family member? Would you swap
members of your family for television characters?
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What Is Your Backup Plan?
Friday, September 14, 2007
What happens when you start up your computer and
nothing happens? Your hard drive is dead. What do you
do? Read
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Why Do We Watch TV Reruns.
Thursday, September 06, 2007
People listen to their favorite songs over and over,
again and again, year after year. Why do we watch TV
reruns? Read
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