March 12th, 2010 // comments (0)
ROBERT FEDER’S GIMMICK
It’s a subject I’ve left mostly alone, not because I’ve been told not to address it but because I’m hesitant to give airtime or blog space to a man who still calls Web traffic ‘hits‘ and has an unhealthy obsession with WGN Radio. Tonight, on the podcast, I’ll dive into the mud on this one. Stay tuned.
-- Shawn Wasson
March 9th, 2010 // comments (0)
FOX/CNN/MSNBC DISSECTED
Some great analysis of the current cable media landscape from CJR today. I disagree with a few points (especially the bit about MSNBC offering a rainbow of opinons) but this quote is interesting:
From personal experience covering news around the world, you almost always run into a CNN crew or stringer. You almost never run into a Fox reporter, and never one from MSNBC.
Read the whole thing at CJR’s website.
-- Shawn Wasson
March 8th, 2010 // comments (0)
ROY ASHBURN: “I’M GAY”
California State Senator Roy Ashburn admits to being a homosexual in an interview today on KERN. You can listen to the interview in this post and read the details here. Ashburn vows to carry on.
-- Shawn Wasson
March 8th, 2010 // comments (0)
BETTY WHITE TO SNL
After a massive online movement to draft her into the hosting duties at Saturday Night Live, Betty White confirms she will appear on the show.
But will she host?
-- Shawn Wasson
March 8th, 2010 // comments (0)
PETA TARGETS SEAWORLD
PETA sees a wounded opponent in SeaWorld after last month’s killer whale attack. Their latest mantra: “Let whales and dolphins ‘out of prison.’
-- Shawn Wasson
March 7th, 2010 // comments (0)
ADAM GADAHN CAPTURED
HUGE news out of Pakistan: American-born al-Qaeda leader Adam Gadahn has been arrested.
Update: It’s not him?
-- Shawn Wasson
March 6th, 2010 // comments (0)
NYT ON SCIENTOLOGY
‘Breaking With Scientology’ won’t hit print until tomorrow but you can read the New York Times assault on Scientology online right now.
-- Shawn Wasson
February 23rd, 2010 // comments (0)
PHOTOS: TOYOTA HEARINGS
Executives from Toyota Motor Corp made the journey to Washington D.C. this morning to face down angry customers seething over their company’s recall follies. Take a look at these pictures from today’s event.
-- Shawn Wasson
February 22nd, 2010 // comments (0)
THE BLOOM BOX
I can’t decide if the Bloom Box is the greatest invention ever or if I’m a bit like an old lady being conned by a slimy auto mechanic. Regardless, you have to watch this video. [Video]
-- Shawn Wasson
February 21st, 2010 // comments (0)
SCOTTY LAGO PHOTOS
Snowboarder Scotty Lago leaves the Olympic village in Vancouver after sexually suggestive photos of the bronze medalist and his trophy surfaced online. Lago says he’s in a ‘blackout’ and can’t talk about the event until next month. [View The Photos]
-- Shawn Wasson
February 17th, 2010 // comments (1)
RAY GOSLING ARRESTED
What happens when you admit to a murder on British public television? Well, you get arrested, of course. BBC presenter Ray Gosling arrested on suspicion of murder. [Details]
-- Shawn Wasson
February 17th, 2010 // comments (0)
TIGER WOODS PRESSER
Tiger Woods will finally reemerge from the shadows this Friday. The golf pro and reported sex addict is planning on holding a press conference at the PGA headquarters at 11AM Eastern. [Details]
-- Shawn Wasson
February 12th, 2010 // comments (0)
UNIVERSITY OF AL SHOOTING
3 dead after a shooting at the University of Alabama. Female shooter is in custody. No motive just yet.
Update: 1 wounded. Shooting actually occurred at the University of Alabama campus in Huntsville, not on the main campus. Is this the first school shooting (in recent memory) with a female gunman?
February 11th, 2010 // comments (0)
BILL CLINTON HOSPITALIZED
Former President Bill Clinton hospitalized in New York. President underwent heart procedure involving two stents. Bill Clinton has a history of heart problems and had a quadruple bypass years ago.
February 11th, 2010 // comments (0)
GLENN BECK SLAMS MEDINA
Glenn Beck goes after Texas politician Debra Medina for her connection to the 9/11 truth movement. Listen to the testy exchange in The News Junkie Forum.
February 10th, 2010 // comments (1)
HIV MYSTERY IN CHINA
A mystery illness is spreading through China. Hordes of people think they have some airborne version of HIV and fear the government is ignoring them to avoid political fallout.
So what is this mystery disease?
February 9th, 2010 // comments (0)
MISS ME? BILLBOARD
So who was behind that ‘Miss Me?’ billboard featuring George W. Bush that everyone’s buzzing about? A group of small business owners.
February 7th, 2010 // comments (0)
RE: SUPER BOWL PREDICTIONS
Last chance to get in those Super Bowl predictions… Here is the forum thread where you can post them. Not registered? Click here to register now. Then, login and reply to the Super Bowl prediction post. If you can’t find it, look in the News Dump section. It’s that easy.
February 5th, 2010 // comments (0)
PATERSON SEX SCANDAL
The New York Times will print a bombshell piece in Sunday’s paper revealing the affairs of New York Governor David Patterson.
February 5th, 2010 // comments (0)
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DROPS
The unemployment rate has dropped to 9.7%. That’s down from 10% which seems like good news but the economy still shed 200,000 jobs.
February 5th, 2010 // comments (0)
LEXUS BRAKE RECALL?
In the wake of the disastrous Toyota accelerator recall, it looks like the company may recall hybrid Lexus vehicles over faulty brakes.
February 4th, 2010 // comments (2)
SUPER BOWL PREDICTIONS
Contest time!
Forum Contest: 2010 Super Bowl Predictions
Details at the link above. $50 gift card prize!
February 2nd, 2010 // comments (0)
GROUNDHOG DAY 2010
Question: Did Punxsatawny Phil see his shadow?
February 2nd, 2010 // comments (0)
2010 OSCAR NOMINATIONS
The 2010 Oscar nominations have been announced.
February 2nd, 2010 // comments (0)
SUPER BOWL WEATHER
It looks like weather could be a factor for the Super Bowl in Miami. Heavy rains forced some early schedule changes and it may rain on Sunday.
February 1st, 2010 // comments (0)
SUPER BOWL 2010 ADS
CBS has sold out all of it’s available slots for commercials during this year’s Super Bowl. I’ll be posting all of the best Super Bowl ads here as they air. Let’s get started with a few ads that were banned by CBS censors.
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