March 9th, 2010 // comments (0)
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)
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.
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March 8th, 2010 // comments (0)
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 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)
HUGE news out of Pakistan: American-born al-Qaeda leader Adam Gadahn has been arrested.
Update: It’s not him?
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March 6th, 2010 // comments (0)
‘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)
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)
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)
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)
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]
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February 17th, 2010 // comments (0)
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]
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February 17th, 2010 // comments (0)
As I was watching President Obama’s stimulus update presser today, several readers emailed to ask ‘What’s that spot on Joe Biden’s forehead?’ Joe Biden is the first Catholic Vice President the U.S. has seen so each Ash Wednesday these questions float in like crazy. It’s Ash Wednesday, folks.

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August 29th, 2008 // comments (0)
Juan Bonilla, who has managed the parking lot outside Ponce Furniture for more than three decades, set a record Thursday.
Bonilla, wearing a reflective vest with a Barack Obama pin, persuaded several ticket-holders to pay $80 to park in a prime spot near Invesco Field at Mile High.
By 2 p.m., several hours before Obama would deliver his historic speech, Bonilla had collected that exorbitant fee from five people heading to the
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August 29th, 2008 // comments (0)
DENVER – Barack Obama’s speech accepting the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday night was what many nervous Democrats were hoping for: a forceful challenge to John McCain and the Republicans, and a restatement of the message to change Washington and the nation that propelled him to the nomination.
Speaking to a nation fighting two wars, struggling with a weakened economy and growing doubtful about the future, Obama said he would make the fall
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August 28th, 2008 // comments (0)
Obama aides concerned about long security lines; worried about empty seats during primetime.
Programming Note: Al Gore will take the stage at 8:30PM EDT, Obama around 10PM.
More on that McCain VP Pick, check out this tidbit…
In a strong sign that John McCain has not selected Joe Lieberman to be his running mate, Republican members of Congress were told today by McCain’s campaign that the Arizona senator would tap
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August 28th, 2008 // comments (0)
‘Eight Is Enough’ will be the theme of the speech…
Excerpts from Barack Obama’s nomination acceptance speech follow…
August 28th, 2008 // comments (0)
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., looks at the venue at Invesco Field at Mile High where he will accept the Democratic nomination for President in Denver, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
August 28th, 2008 // comments (0)
“Our country is less secure and more isolated than it has been at any time in recent history,” said Joe Biden, the U.S. senator from Delaware who a week ago became Barack Obama’s running mate and was presented as the vice presidential nominee Wednesday night.
I think Barack Obama has fallen into a bit of a trap here. The convention so far has been about the Clinton camp and nothing more. Night…
August 27th, 2008 // comments (0)
Delegates at the Democratic National Convention are filling out their tally sheets Wednesday to be turned in quickly so the roll call for Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton can begin promptly at 5 p.m. ET.
Obama aide Jenny Backus said one nominating speech and two seconding speeches for Clinton will be offered followed by four speeches — one nominating and three seconding speeches — for Obama. The event will take about 30
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August 27th, 2008 // comments (0)
You know, far be it from me to defend the loons in CODEPINK but these cops were being more than just a little too aggressive. The officer who knocked the first protester to the ground was clearly frustrated and he overreacted. You can also here one of the other officers call a protester ‘bitch’ in the melee. I was just thinking that, other than a few arrested abortion protesters, the police action…
August 26th, 2008 // comments (0)
Full schedule of Day 2 events at the DNC in Denver after the cut…
August 25th, 2008 // comments (0)
Quite possibly one of his last speeches ever… Ted Kennedy knocks it out of the park.
Update: Here’s the other major speech of night one at the DNC – Michelle Obama.
August 25th, 2008 // comments (0)
Continuous coverage of the Democratic National Convention via MSNBC… Press Play.
Update: Here’s is tonight’s full schedule of events…
MONDAY, AUG. 25
5:00PM EDT
Rules, Credentials and Platform to be finished by 7PM EDT
7:00PM EDT
Biographical Messages on Senator Barack Obama8:00PM EDT
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (Journey for Change)
President Jimmy Carter
Senator Claire McCaskill
Mayor John Hickenlooper, Denver
Maya Soetoro-Ng Mya (Obama’s sister)
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August 25th, 2008 // comments (0)
A suspicious package found early this morning near Civic Center was “rendered safe” by authorities.
Denver police officers, firefighters and the Denver Bomb Squad was called to Civic Center Plaza, 1560 Broadway, after the item was found at about 3 a.m., said a spokesman with the city’s Joint Information Center.
The JIC is open during the Democratic National Convention to respond to media calls about public safety and security.
The package was
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August 25th, 2008 // comments (0)
In a development that is sure to bring the house down, US Senator Edward M. Kennedy is expected to attend the Democratic National Convention, most likely to deliver a speech tomorrow night.
Kennedy is battling brain cancer, and his doctors are said to be worried that his treatment has compromised his immune system and that attending the convention could put him at further risk. Still, the senator has recently told people that
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