Apr 2007
CNN's American Morning...
04/30/2007 07:09 AM Filed in: The Funnies
"The most
in the morning." (Sorry, I
couldn't resist. Some of my best pals are at
Turner, so I'm in trouble.)
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Seriously? We Can't Agree On The Press' Role As Agenda Pusher?
04/29/2007 09:35 AM Filed in: Seriously?
Dinner at Zinc in Charlottesville... AND a Celeb Sighting
04/28/2007 07:27 PM Filed in: General
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Jake Hits His First Single...
04/28/2007 03:52 PM Filed in: YouTube
Quote of the Day: Don't 'Keep Quiet'
04/24/2007 07:45 AM Filed in: General
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From
the esteemed Jenny Krasner, responding to "Anchor Blues":
"We are only doomed if we keep quiet." Go Jenny! (Photo courtesy of .)
"Anchor Blues": The Catharsis
04/23/2007 06:08 AM Filed in: Seriously?
In
the past six to nine months, we've seen a
whirlwind of shifts, firings, hirings and
meltdowns in the TV media that have caused me to
twirl. Here's how I worked out my frustrations,
available at s "" Web page:
"For Medill’s part, it is more critical than ever to know what your personal ethics are as a journalist as you enter this nutty business. Do not be the news, be the impartial gifter of it. If you go to the producer side of things, don’t hang your anchors out to dry because you think your closest competitor is gaining on you. Stand in your integrity. As a journalist working in a few different areas, that’s my mission, and it always will be, and it should be for all of us. Your self-defined purpose matters, and your audience cares." ---> Jump to ""
Update: Great related op-ed entitled "", posted at Common Dreams and written by Jerry Lanson, a Journalism professor in Boston. Sent courtesy of Uncle David.
Seriously? Dilute The Brand... Then Kill The Mothership?
04/22/2007 03:43 PM Filed in: Seriously?
NBC is
its venerable
""
series... this, after diluting the series with
three spinoffs, one of which never made it through
season one.
The original and best installment of this brand was banished to Friday nights this season, and now -- despite its rabid fan base following it to the best extent possible. Don't let this awesome show get axed! Here are this fan's guidelines:
---> Bring back , stat. I hear she's free.
---> Move the series back to its home on Wednesday @ 10 p.m. Fridays are lame.
---> Ease the constant "ripped from the headlines" formula and work harder to spin great stories.
---> Return to your expert directors and writers to recapture the old glory.
Reminder to NBC: are all the ka-jillions you make on not enough to tip the scales?
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Susan Werner Brings Her 'Strange Nation' Back to Eddie's Attic!
04/21/2007 08:33 PM Filed in: Cool Events
Thom
and I went to see Susan Werner at Eddie's Attic
in Decatur -- and we
were treated to two other opening artists:
Danielle Miraglia
and
Larry Zarella.
I found Susan on a night about 10 years ago when she opened for at . Spectacular folk singer and storyteller... always treats people at Eddie's like familiar friends. As she always does after her shows at Eddie's, Susan hung out with us after she slayed everyone with an a cappella encore. (see pic, at left).
Her original "" song is the perfect antidote for our global troubles and frustrations. For more, go to myYouTube page.
Go Yankees!
04/21/2007 07:46 AM Filed in: YouTube
Let The Backtracking Begin: Two Lulus From Both Sides of the Aisle
04/20/2007 01:27 PM Filed in: Ascribe.net
Preview
Comments from and that should have
been caught in the internal editor. Neither
were.
Seriously? We Don't Have Another Phrase Beside "War on Terror?"
04/19/2007 01:20 PM Filed in: Seriously?
I'm wondering if we as a country
have the courage to question the "War on
Terror." I for one would like us to care more
about the way the world sees us. (Photo courtesy
of ITReviews)
A Clip of Soulstice ~ In Honor of The Fallen At Virginia Tech
04/18/2007 07:50 PM Filed in: Cool Events
Sunday Brunch @ Greencroft
04/15/2007 06:39 PM Filed in: Cool Events
A Grand Brunch At Barboursville Vineyard
04/07/2007 06:10 PM Filed in: New Captures
The day before Easter a bunch of
us went up to , where
we witnessed firsthand how well the Virginia
wine scene has come up in the world. Four-course
meal, four wine pairings. Everything was
awesome...
For more, jump to the captures.
Bringing Home The Bacon, While Earning Equity
04/05/2007 09:15 AM Filed in: General
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A topic near and dear: Great
article in the latest edition of BusinessWeek's
on
. --->