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More leg room on airplanes would be a gift, but at what price?

2006-04-25T10:49:00.000-04:00

Many airlines have begun exploration, and brainstorming to figure a way to cram as many passengers on a single airplane, while maintaining weight, and speed. One possible solution, which has been tested in Asia, is to take out all the seats in the economy class, make reduce weight, and make them thinner. Although, this will give passengers more leg room, but with a group of standing passengers hovering over their shoulders as they pass through turbulence.
Airlines have begun to experiment the effectiveness of a standing section designated on planes, to accommodate for the rising price in fuel, and in order to make, and turn profit; more passengers must be brought on board. An odd solution on the surface and some people even enjoy standing, so think of it like a flying subway.
Safety tip #1: Better make sure you get a grip on the handle bar, because anyone who’s ever been on a subway knows, when those breaks grab, and you don’t, you’ll end up two cars down. Or in this case, in First Classes lap.

Los Angeles Times Has Been Dooped!

2006-04-25T09:51:00.000-04:00

Michael Hiltzik the Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist who had his own blog for the L.A. Times has been caught in a fraudulent pseudonym. Hiltzik was identified by a fellow blogger, Patrick Frey who was also slammed by Hiltzik’s multiple internet identities. After tracing the slander back to Hiltzik, authorities found Hiltzik posed as an average internet reader defending his column and offensively bashing his rivals. This kind of behavior violates The Times ethics and sends a very meaningful message to fellow journalists; always watch your back, because when you get caught, the only one that suffers is the culprit.

According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office “this very well may be a first.”

2006-04-20T10:19:00.000-04:00

Philip Winikoll 76, of Coconut Creek was charged with sexual assault and harassment when he posed as a doctor giving door to door breast exams.

Winikoll sweet talked his way into 3 homes using his wife’s nursing bag, and explaining to his victims that he was a doctor from North Miami Hospital giving free breast exams.

His victims were all minorities and spoke little English. According to the Miami Herald, victims were from foreign countries and weren’t wealthy enough to seek that kind of medical treatment on their homeland.

Although one woman caught on rather quickly when Winikoff didn’t use gloves to touch her, she then demanded her boyfriend call the police, and Winikoff was arrested and booked.

Hugh Graff, the BSO spokesperson said this is a very “bizarre crime,” and may “very well be a first.”

Aside from this 76 year old man who has no medical training, and a serious perversion problem, you’ve got to tip your hat to the man; he did do quite a clever job.

To society, and the media, make sure to spread the word, and next time a Jehovah’s Witness knocks on the door make sure he’s not trying to bone your wife, and have 9-1- __ dialed on the phone.

Rumsfeld is losing friends faster than a new kid with lice.

2006-04-19T09:21:00.000-04:00

Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld is under serious pressure. With several Americans demanding his impeachment and for him to step down, Rumsfeld is in quite a predicament.

According to the New York Times, over a half dozen retired US Generals would like to see Rumsfeld step down. Quite peculiar that former Generals, (the top position one can reach in any of the American armed forces,) are pleading that the Secretary of Defense be replaced is mind boggling.

Why would generals; honest, trustworthy, brave, and with integrity want Rumsfeld out? One would assume that these generals would stand by Americas' decisions no matter the outcome, but why a change of heart?

The only answer that comes to mind is that Rumsfeld is up to no good, or has done an unacceptable job. Whatever the true answer may be, Donny better come up with something, and quick, or he’s going to be on unemployment as fast as Bush, come November.

Easter Weekend Turned into Friday Night Fights.

2006-04-18T11:02:00.000-04:00

Fort Myers- Saturday at the Edison mall upset customers threatened the “Easter bunny.” Arthur McClure works with his wife, Crystal Frechette at the photo exhibit in the mall. And when they tried to close early an enraged mallrat picked a fight.

The woman was upset the photo lab was closing 10 minutes early and poked Frechette in the chest demanded her kids’ picture be taken.

The photo operator says she feared for her life when people started yelling at her, calling her names, and cursing.

Frechette then punched one of the women screaming at her, which she claims in self defense because she was outnumbered, and cornered.

McClure and Frechette aren’t alone; a few months ago Joe Pesci encountered a similar situation and managed to get off the hook. And who knew Easter became such a violent holiday? What better way to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ than to punch the Easter Bunny!

The Terrorist Global War Party Goes All Night…Invite a Few More People Over.

2006-04-11T11:15:00.000-04:00

America seems to be the dictator’s of democracy on planet earth in the 21st century. Since America has been the most powerful nation the world has ever seen, along with its alliances, the statement lies true…”With great power, comes great responsibility.”

This axiom certainly continues to re-prove itself as nuclear war could happen at anytime, but the question that ponders my mind is, when will America be able to back out, and let nature take its course?

With such threats from terrorists all over the world, life may never be the same. As long as several religious groups train radicals who love to rebel, danger is always on the horizon.

But for Americans, unless they were in Manhattan, NY for September 11th, have been lucky to avoid such danger, but times might be changing.

With prior wars all fought on foreign soil, America has never really been invaded or had to defend it’s walls, unless you count the civil war.

As illegal immigration becomes a major topic on the mother land, and more immigrants demand freedom since the government has allowed it so far, don’t think for one second, the Hispanic community is going to leave without a fight.

Wall Street Journal reporter Frederick Kemp had a very interesting quote he included in a formal article about this topic we’re discussing stating:

"if the Hispanic community, instead of ultimately wanting to be American, had a large number of extremists who espoused [radical anti-American ideology]...or worse, were linked to Latin American terrorist groups."

Terrorists already in our country! The Latinos not only have power of numbers, but are already positioned on the coast which is where back-up would come from, if it were needed. Once American’s let this sink in, it makes a very powerful hypothetical problem that could occur and will hit home.

The government telling 11 million plus immigrants to get-the-hell-out is probably not going to be the best strategy to tackle this situation rationally.

And to the media, you must stress this issue to your people, they listen to you. Since most of the population can’t think on their own, you’re their inspiration and only source of information. Do not steer your people the wrong way, because it may get a lot of them killed, and who do you think those people will be coming for next????? My bet would be you.

America falls into another struggle overseas.

2006-04-10T13:27:00.000-04:00

Democracy in the Middle East has been the Bush administrations primary goal after the September 11th terrorist attack, and I now understand the term, “It feels like the world’s on my shoulders.”

While America had sent hundreds of thousands of troops to fight for “democracy” in these outside countries, as Bush nears the end of his reign as Chief of State, what will happen in Iraq?

Several journalists in the middle of the revolution feel as if nothing has been accomplished. Sulaiman al-Hattlan of Forbes Arabia told the New York Times this:

"It feels like everything is going back to the bad old days, as if we never went through any changes at all, "Everyone is convinced now that there was no serious or genuine belief in change from the governments. It was just a reaction to pressure by the international media and the U.S."

This may be the most interesting November election ever. With so much at stake, and Americas’ hand in so many cookie jars, the government better formulate a plan that for once aims at peace and not green paper (money). Taking one step forward and two steps back will get you nowhere.

Preventing immigration is like preventing cancer, you’ve got to get it early, otherwise it takes over your body and it’s too late

2006-04-10T13:13:00.000-04:00

More than 10,000 immigrants joined in Miami Sunday to speak up about the immigration laws that congress is trying to implement.

The senate is deriving a plan to allow immigrants to stay in America if they pay taxes and fines for crossing the border illegally and also passed a bill last year to build a 700 mile long wall that forcefully keeps out immigrants on American soil.

Looks like a David and Goliath feet, but the “little people” have awoken a sleeping giant, and we all know how that story ends.

The American government is going to be in some serious trouble if a solution plan is not implemented immediately. With millions of immigrants on American soil, a rebellion is possible but not plausible.

The government has no one to blame but themselves, they’ve allowed this partially for years, and now, they plan on driving everyone who’s had a taste of the good life back to the slums?

Just a hunch, but I bet they’re not going without a fight, and think of it like this, the government is the drug-dealer, and the immigrants are the drugees. Now the government has given them the drug, and now they’re addicted to it. When someone’s addicted to a drug, they’ll do anything to get it, which includes lie, cheat, steal, and kill. So America, and its media, I hope you know how to fix this or blame yourselves.

Florida Power and Light, Plans to Cast Light on Florida Witha a New Plant.

2006-04-04T11:46:00.000-04:00

FPL is arranging plans to build a new nuclear power plant. While this kind of proposal will share mixed-emotions, the only concern notable in the story was from a pro-environment spokesperson stating that FPL needed to construct a plan to rid of the current power plant waste.

My note to this article is to the journalists. Why is a pro-environmentalists doing the most investigative journalism on the topic? For such a serious and monumental addition to the state, it seems quite obvious the questions that should be asked.

Such as: the negative side of building a new power plant, how much nuclear power do we have? What other kinds of power could we use? What about electricity, water, or wind? It seems like the tough questions were passed up to deliver a story. A good story that was informative for the year 2009 when they plan to break ground, but in the 3 years of standby, it would be nice to see a few journalists ask some pertinent questions.

It Really Is Who You Know, Not What You Know.

2006-04-03T20:13:00.000-04:00

Newspapers have started to decline, as online audiences continue to increase says a new industry study detailing newpaper expasion as readership is declining.

Percentages are promising as new statistics are showing that online libraries are becoming more successful for research and hard news topics.

In a culture where time is money, the internet looks to be the wave of the future, so journalists should prepare to 86 their pads and pens, buy a comfortable chair because computers are now inescapable.

And with such industry conglamorates as myspace.com sky-roketing as a social network, leaving the house might become optional.

"You'll never get my blood, God curse you all."

2006-04-03T19:59:00.000-04:00

Zacarias Moussaoui’s last words as he was found guilty for lying to FBI agents and guilty for at least one death in the September 11th terrorist attack.

To Moussaoui’s surprise he will be eating his words because he is eligible to be executed due to the guilty verdict.

Although it is quite ironic that he chose to say, “You’ll never get my blood, God curse you all.” Why would God curse innocent jury members for making an educated decision in his schizophrenic rampage to injure America?

Many of the families that lost loved ones were relieved, but could never feel closure. Abraham Scott, who lost his wife in the 9/11 attacks said, “I describe him like a dog with rabies, one that cannot be cured. The only cure is to put him or her to death.”

This sounds much more rational an interpretation, because God, being a peaceful sprit, would never concede suicide bombings.

She's Free!!! Some Think The Kidnappers Were Proving A Point

2006-03-30T11:30:00.000-05:00

Abducted reporter Jill Caroll was released from Baghdad yesterday after being kidnapped in route to an interview, about three months ago.

Caroll has been held hostage since Janurary 7th of 2006, and several negotiations were demanded if America ever wanted to see her alive. Although, in the outcome, she told reporters that she was treated very respectfully. Without abuse, or violence, she was even granted some television, and newspapers.

Caroll worked for the Christian Science Monitor while doing her overseas expedition, and on return her editor seemed to find the real meaning of the situation at hand. Stating that the world does hear the voice of the kidnapped Iraqis, and Mr. Bergenheim, of the Monitor realized that this is the big picture, showing our country what Iraq is going through everyday, times 40 or 50 more people.

It certainly would be difficult to be a hostage in your own, town, city, and country.

Better Get Your Story Straight!

2006-03-28T11:14:00.000-05:00

FAU Student Government President Dan Wilson is facing the first impeachment FAU has seen in at least a decade. Claims that Wilson has neglected other campuses, and has failed tremendously in hiring practices led the student Senate to vote unanimously against Wilson Monday.
Wilson claims the charges are only partially true; these students are taking their politics quite seriously. Wilson admits to not doing his job fully, but says the impeachment is payback for a political advantage for the next election.
FAU politics are intense, and if you’re going to be President of the student body you better put your money where your mouth is, and practice what you preach, otherwise, they’ll throw you out on the street.

It Seems That If Cases Clog Up The Court, They Just Drop Them, or Are They Making A Point?

2006-03-28T11:10:00.000-05:00

Washington- After the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001, anthrax letters were sent out that killed 5, and the mystery was never solved. Yesterday, Steven Hatfill, Army scientist, had his lawsuit thrown out when he attempted to sue the New York Times about a 2002 article linking Hatfill to the killings.

I give the courts a round of applause. Finally, they told these money hungry fakers to take-a-hike. This could send a shock wave around the world, and maybe judges all over the country will find that it’s ridiculous to prosecute people for the 1st amendment.

Lawyers Never Cease to Amaze

2006-03-23T17:50:00.000-05:00

Former FBI agent Aaron Zebley testified to execute one of the suicide pilots in the September 11th disaster on the World Trade Center. Zacarias Moussaoui allowed FBI agents to go through cell phone, calling-card, and vehicle records to lead them to the rest of the hijackers involved in the event. With Zebley's testifying the courts can put the case to rest.

While this is just a tiny step towards justice, what strikes the naked ear/eye as odd is that Zebley was quoted in court saying; "I will testify, Zerkin, whether you want it or not," he said, referring to one of his lawyers, Gerald Zerkin.

Why would Zebley's lawyers not want him to testify in the execution of one of the most heinous crimes ever committed? Something suspicious going on, but it is a relief that there are FBI agents that have some integrity and know how to take it like men, and not cowards. Zebley probably won't be the FBI's employee of the month, but he certainly will have good Karma.

Who's in Charge?

2006-03-23T17:28:00.000-05:00

West Palm Beach's Courthouse was shut down yesterday when a Palm Beach County inmate made fake anthrax threats to the courthouse by sending envelops filled with powder. The man who was previously sentence to time because of a battery charge, from prison, mind you, sent fake anthrax to the courthouse.

Who the heck is in charge over there? As a corrections officer wouldn't it strike you as odd that inmates are sending letter to the courthouse? I mean honestly, it's not like he's saying hello to his lost long uncle. Lets have a clue people, their prisoners and criminals for a reason, watch their every move, because if you don't...You just saw a slight taste of what can happen.

Double Standards Certainly Do Love To Show Their Ugly Faces When There’s A $100 Mill To Be Made.

2006-03-21T11:30:00.000-05:00

Miami, Fla. - Dancer/Actor, Alice Alyse is suing her managers of the touring version of Broadway’s Movin’ Out musical. Alyse claims that she was harassed, humiliated, and intimidated by a stage manager commenting on her size-increased breasts. She is also suing for being wrongly fired after asking for time off because of an injury that she received in the fall of 2004!

Only in America can people feel threatened by the size of their boobs that they paid for, and hoped to get jobs because they bought them for people to look at. When the tables turn, the cowards come out and the story becomes the exact opposite.

Sad outcome, but there’s $100 million on the line, and that’s worth a good lie about feeling intimidated, and harassed. Alyse, you got those “things” for a reason, and now your plan backfired, and you’re crying about an injury that occurred almost two years ago, I’d have fired you faster than your managers. You should be ashamed of yourself, and the media should be ashamed too, because we lead by example. I hope the judge and the defense tell her to shove that $100 million you know where!

Sometimes Style Will Get You Jacked

2006-03-17T13:22:00.000-05:00

Miami Heat Guard Dwyane Wade was robbed last night after thieves stole all 4 of his truck rims. The wheels which he estimated to cost $10,000 were stolen late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning off his driveway. This just goes to prove that even the rich can be victim of the poor. If you make yourself to flashy, you make yourself easy to find, and in this event steal from. For Wade to wake up Thursday morning, to get the paper and find his truck on blocks, must have been a wake up call, that’s why they call it a dog eat dog world.

But he’ll make that back in tonight’s game, shoot a few shots, buy himself a new set tomorrow morning. The beauty of a million dollar contract, money ain’t a thing.

Watching Your Back Is One Thing, But When You Involve Other Members You Rise Suspicion

2006-03-16T17:22:00.000-05:00

‘National Security Strategy’ actually seems strategious; President Bush’s strike first policy against terrorists and enemy nations sounds legit. All the preliminary and surface elements detailing this policy sound democratic and peaceful. The Security Report strives to stop the spread of nuclear weapons, and basically unite America with foreign nations to form a team. Russia and China were mentioned in Bush’s statements as useful allies, and the President also mentioned South Korea, Iran, and Syria as countries that harbor and sponsor terrorists.
With that in mind, it seems like a walk in the park, but with over 2,300 American deaths from the war in Iraq, can we look to expect that from these “terrorist sponsors?” Also what threat do these countries pose on America? But, you know the American media would never ask questions like those.

As If Children Weren't Lazy Enough, We've Given Them Approval To Become Certified, Overweight, Unaltletic, Couch Potatoes

2006-03-13T13:11:00.000-05:00

Gov. Jeb Bush has recently been pushing for legislature changes in public schools to rid Physical Education, and force middle school students to pick college-like majors. If children didn't have enough reason to be lazy and not do any physical activity, the state just stamped them with the 'O.K.!' to become couch potatoes.

I feel this is a very poor move on the state, and school board's part. Abolishing phys ed. and asking children who are 12-13 years old that cannot drive, vote, or do anything on their own to pick a focus in life is utterly absurd. Sounds a bit like Communism to me. This idea would probably have the most drastic decline in athletes a state had ever seen. Being a former Florida athlete, I know that competition is fierce in this state, and for the "Head Honcho" to allow students and children to be lazy is hurting them, much more than helping. I'm also going to go out on a limb here, but I guarantee middle school students drug usage increases substantially.

It's One Disaster After The Other For The American Government

2006-03-02T13:04:00.000-05:00

As if V.P. Cheney shooting someone in the face wasn't enough. I don't even have to start with President Bush getting ridiculed. I previously thought that maybe the media was too hard on them, and just looked for any opportunity to insult our government; but no,they bring it upon themselves. The A.P. released new video footage that was taken before Hurricane Katrina made landfall which shows federal officials giving President Bush and Homeland Security sever warnings about the danger of the storm. As we all know the result of the storm was not pretty, and the President says everything was organized. Honestly, and I say this with all due respect...How can someone be so stupid? You're the President of this country, and you're on camera!!!! No wonder politicians make terrible crooks, they have no common sense.

Why do News Stations Air Less Than Garbage? They Air Sh*t!(literally)

2006-02-28T12:49:00.000-05:00

CNN-Headline News, One of the most watched news channels on the air. Offering 24 hours of McNews. Yesterday February 27th, they hit their all-time low. While trying to get a quick fix of news, Headline News is the way to go, but after watching for a moment, one of their "TOP STORIES" was about toilet racing! Yes, you heard me right, this is where fools run out of other disgusting games to play and they decide to push a port-o-potty around a track with some Albert Einstein caliber gent inside.

How does that make headline news? What's going on in this nation, when crapper racing is making the news? I'll be sure to film my dogs next bowel movement to get my 15 minutes of fame!

For A Group That Constantly Watches Their Mouth, Maybe They Should Spare Our Eyes

2006-02-28T12:08:00.000-05:00

February 23rd marked the 10 year memorial of one of Boca Raton, Florida's most drastic fatalities. For those unaware the 1996 accident took the lives of 5 middle school students, left one paralyzed, and the driver and passenger walked away. This was a drastic hit to the City of Boca Raton according to the Sun-Sentinel. The driver Nick Coppertino, had packed 8 people into his compact Honda Civic, show boated to 100 MPH, lost control, and the rest is history.

News 12 aired coverage of the story last Thursday. Of what I thought to be a gathering to comemorate lost siblings, class mates, sons and daughters. To my surprise I didn't know I was watching "The Terminator," it was like watching a rated 'R' movie. News 12's Kurt Fonger sparked off the story with a 30 second clip of the 96' accident, showing bodies, and stretchers, and blood, and bodybags, it was just completely uncalled for, and very disrespectful to the families watching.

This experience was tragic and harsh enough reality once. To watch the news exploit footage is frankly out of line. Heads up the media and news stations; while trying to give headlines, you're giving headaches, and who knows what other psychological trauma you've caused over the years.

"10-25-LIFE" Signs Outside Mini-Marts For Using A Gun Must Not Include Politicians

2006-02-23T11:54:00.000-05:00

The shot heard round the world. If you haven't heard that V.P. Dick Cheney shot his amigo in the face, you might live under a rock.

While this has been the butt off every talkshow joke all week long, a new one actually made me think.

Actor/Comedian Eddie Griffin, said "All Bill Clinton did was get some head, and he got impeached, Cheney shot somebody in the face, I want to see some jail time." We all know jail time for the V.P. will never happen....but imagine this.

Say for example that instead of the Vice President of America, and a rich, white swindling Republican, Dick Cheney was a poor minority from the ghetto USA. You already know what's coming...The book, but not for Cheney, the press looks the other way, it was an "accident."

If that so called "accident" happened between 'Jamal,' and 'Marcus' they both of them would be in custody of police, with the fullest extent of the law being slammed in their faces, for attempted 2nd degree murder charges. But since he's the V.P. he can do no harm.

The press really needs to wake up and ask some serious questions to these figures, rather than crawl under a rock and accept the fact that it was an accident. America was born in democracy, and in a democratic country, Why is Jamal locked up for 25 to life, while Cheney walks to lunch?

They Can't Find Anything Better To Do With $1 million???

2006-02-22T20:56:00.000-05:00

I thought I spoke to my Islamic friends, and calmed them down from the riots. Friday, a Pakistani cleric announced that he would pay $1 million for killing the cartoonist who drew the Muhammad. $1 million dollars just because somebody made a cartoon!
You've got to find something better to do with your money. I feel you're pain that a civilian insulted your leader, and revenge is a must. That would be equivalent to me hunting down everyone that said "God Damn!" Excuse my French, but I'd be richer than Bill Gates.
These guys have to let this go, and the more attention that is given to it, the more you fuel the revengers' fire. So the media should cut out printing articles, and maybe I should take an early vacation to Pakistan and make a hit??? On second thought, maybe not, I might then become the mark.

"Hey you, media!....Give these guys a break!"

2006-02-21T11:07:00.000-05:00

As many sports fan's witnessed the NBA's broadcast of the All-Star game on Sunday February 19th. This game is a compilation of the best players the NBA has to offer, voted for by the fans.

What struck me as odd observing this game and listening to the announcers was the fact that the announcers were criticizing the players performance in the 1st two quarters. They kept saying that they were playing "very sloppy."

If this were game 7 of the NBA finals I would certainly agree, but it was the All-Star game. The best of the best, that can do what millions can only dream of. The announcers being the media outlet for this game, were way out of line. Fans were there to see something spectacular, something great, if they wanted to see a normal game, they'd watch it on TV.

But what further dumbfounds me, is that they criticize the players saying their play is sloppy, but all the media shows is highlights, and interviews the players to ask them about their big plays.

Let me get this straight, the media doesn't want them to be fancy, but at the same time, that's all they talk about...That's one heck of a double edged sword.

The Shot Heard Round the World, Sidetracks Media.

2006-02-17T11:16:00.000-05:00

As previously discussed Vice President Dick Cheney shot an associate in the face while hunting in Texas earlier this week.

While this has been the majority of the mass media's news topics, jokes, and any other way to give the V.P. more national attention.

Cheney has been the dunce for the week, but while he's been capturing all the media attention, more important issues are being forgotten.

For example Scotter Libby, and why he leaked the name of the CIA agent? Some say that V.P. Cheney gave him directions to do so, and if Libby testifies, Cheney may wish he was the one that got shot.

The media has become so overwhelmed with this shooting incident they have forgotten about the rest of the issues at hand. While this may be part of a properly executed governmental plan, to buy some time, it sure did capture headlines in a mili-second, and has put blinders on the media to become comedians.

No Respect,One Must Earn Respect To Get Respect

2006-02-14T11:38:00.000-05:00

Question: What's better than the Vice President of the United States of America shooting one of his amigos in the face with a gun?

Answer: A media and comedians field day!

Letterman: CBS
"Good news, ladies and gentlemen, we have finally located weapons of mass destruction: It's Dick Cheney."

"We can't get Bin Laden, but we nailed a 78-year-old attorney."

Leno: NBC
"That's the big story over the weekend. ... Dick Cheney accidentally shot a fellow hunter, a 78-year-old lawyer. In fact, when people found out he shot a lawyer, his popularity is now at 92 percent

"I think Cheney is starting to lose it. After he shot the guy he screamed, 'Anyone else want to call domestic wire tapping illegal?'"

Stewart: Comedy Central
"Vice President Dick Cheney accidentally shot a man during a quail hunt ... making 78-year-old Harry Whittington the first person shot by a sitting veep since Alexander Hamilton. Hamilton, of course, (was) shot in a duel with Aaron Burr over issues of honor, integrity and political maneuvering. Whittington? Mistaken for a bird."

Ferguson: CBS
"You can understand why this lawyer fellow let his guard down, because if you're out hunting with a politician, you think, 'If I'm going to get it, it's going to be in the back.' "

"Apparently the reason they didn't release the information right away is they said we had to get the facts right. That's never stopped them in the past."

Do we see the sense of humor these people hold, only wish we could teach this to the Muslim Religion. To realize there is jest involved and it really means nothing other than blowing a peculiar situation, way out of proportion.

2006-02-14T10:42:00.000-05:00

FLORIDA- This past week has been quite cold as far as 'Floridians' are concerned, but the way in which the weather channel, news stations, and the media has society talking about the weather. One would think the polar ice caps are melting and giant icicles are going to kill us all.

It's a little cold weather people! Low 40's high 30's, I mean give me a break. I know Florida's not used to cold, but put some clothes on, stop bitching, it's only 40 degrees!

God forbid it would snow, people might go outside in their shorts, call their neighbor, complain it's cold, and freeze to death.

Baghdad for Carroll could spell Bag-Dead

2006-02-09T13:40:00.000-05:00

Today is the one month anniversary of the freelance reporter Jill Carroll. She was captured in Iraq and to the best of our knowledge, is still being held hostage.

Although, she has been gaining publicity in Europe. There is a large poster of her picture hung outside City Hall in Rome, Italy. The picture will remain to be seen until she is found. In addition, to honor her nobility to report during a war, staged demonstrations have been performed to commemorate Carroll.

With over 150 media related deaths, as a result to report on the war in Iraq, optimism is not in Ms. Carroll's corner. She stood true to what she believed in, and that's very respectable. If not found, she will certainly still be remembered, and if released...Hello, every talk-show on the air.

Story of the Week is a Result of No Sense of Humor

2006-02-09T13:28:00.000-05:00

Caricatures of the Prophet Mohammad were printed in several newspapers worldwide and sparked outrage throughout the Muslim community.

This is clearly a low blow to the Muslim religion, but one must ask himself; how can we desire that democracy take over the world without allowing the 1st Amendment to stand true? Especially if every time a media outlet satirizes a peoples' 'God,' the people must pillage, and destroy. You think Mohammad had a problem with Gandhi?

Freedom of Speech is the number one rule on every democratic governmental list. Without a sense of humor, a "democracy" will never be possible. While it is very noble to love your 'God' and praise him to the utmost, societies that try to fight every person who cracks a joke, have quite an uphill battle ahead of them.

To my Muslim worshipers, keep on believing in Mohammad, and be the best Muslim you can. You worship who you please, and when the media tries to insult your main-man, just quote Sister Act, the movie..."There ain't nothing you can do, cause I'm stuck like glue, to my God!"

IF YOU PLAY WITH FIRE "PUBLICLY", YOU GET BURNT!

2006-02-07T13:24:00.000-05:00

This is just absolutely amusing. Supermodel Kate Moss failed in a lawsuit in an attempt to prevent British media from exposing her cocaine/drug problem.

I admire the fact that she made an attempt to save her name, but Kate, honestly, you use cocaine. I’m not one to judge, but getting all hopped up on coke during your TV show, and at charity events to only be found later that night in a coma in your hotel room, you’re just asking for destruction.

I admire the judge’s decision, because Moss deserves every ounce of embarrassment, for she brought it on herself. As a public figure and celebrity, you’ve got to know that tabloids pray at night, that God will grant them some moron with too much money to get caught using drugs, and Kate Moss you’ve blessed us all. Offering the public an opportunity to take you down a peg or two, because that’s tabloid media’s specialty, but there is good to be found in all bad situations. Possibly Kate Moss will stop having cocaine for dinner, and actually eat a normal meal, because if she doesn’t she may slip through the crack in the floor, but that’s a whole different subject.

Over-clapping, is over-rated

2006-02-02T10:15:00.000-05:00

George W. Bush is the President of the United States of America, but honestly, not even William Shakespeare himself deserves that many standing ovations.

The day's following the State of the Union speech, we can begin to find out how, what and why the media digested a super-sized portion of President Bush.

To start with, serverl media outlets, coined his speech as a "laundry list," using a metaphor to describe President Bush's way to spit out policies from a list. Fair enough, that's what you have a list for after all!

But once again we reach a dilemma? How does a country in substantial debt, continue to make new policies and new promises, with limited revenue? First I suppose they could, not cover Medicare and Medicaid, not really worry about education, raise insurance premiums, not give workers benefits, but certainly assist prescription drug companies to mass produce anything unpronounceable.

Because why? It raises money. Money we could use to aid our own country but why? We'll send a trillion dollars to Iraq! Don't get me wrong, I can appreciate some good old fashioned big brother help, but since when has America started being nice to other countries?

Keep working hard Americans...so you're hard earned money can aid Iraq and they can enjoy the life, that you were once promised!

Unless that is, you'd like to join the American defense systems, because they've got $379 billion dollars for that. Upcoming middle class workers might want to reconsider their career paths, or at least floss every night, because dental coverage could be clearly out of the picture.

Does Anyone Smell Propaganda and Manipulation?

2006-02-01T18:08:00.000-05:00

Wednesday the U.S. House of Representatives approved a $39 billion budget-cut that forces broadcasters to turn off their current analog channels by 2009, and switch to digital. The budget legislation, cut Medicaid, Medicare and student loans. This will add $10 billion in revenues by selling television airwaves to the highest bidder.

The Democratic party was not especially pleased with Republican cuts to child support, reduced Medicaid coverage and increased fees for Medicaid to the poor and disabled. The spending cuts affect the real people, but the bill will increase revenue for drug manufacturers and health insurance companies.

"This is a product of special interest lobbying and the stench of special interests hangs over the chamber," said Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich. Due to these legislation measures, broadcasters will have to pack-up and leave their channels this year.

The question still remains; if Congress is forcing broadcasters to leave their airwaves, then what will Congress approve to be shown on TV in the years to come?

You Have to Pay to Play.

2006-02-01T17:57:00.000-05:00

President George W. Bush addressed the nation last night in his 'State of the Union' speech. Surprisingly, President Bush didn't come over as a rambling redneck. This speech seemed very organized and tactful. Although, House member, Rep. Steny Hoyer MD., was interviewed following the speech and made a very valid point. President Bush spoke very brilliantly on what America's objectives, obstacles and tactics for this year, and for the war in Iraq, but Hoyer made a monumental point. No where in President Bush's speech did he mention how the government was going to fund these programs, and lacked to mention our nation's great debt. Therefore the President detailed a storyboard of a great movie, but didn't mention how he was going to pay for it.

2006-01-26T10:15:00.000-05:00

After almost 3 years involved in the Iraqi war, not only are soldiers, men, women, and children losing their lives, but 150 media professionals were killed in 2005, according to an international media rights group.

While this is a down right shame, and naturally a casualty of war, we must commend all the media for risking their neck to report the news. But, when a job becomes a life or death situation, one might think twice about proceeding into a journalistic field.

While many man see it incomprehensible that people could act so hatefully to reporters, but after 3 years of no reform or change, and a foreign country invading your territory, you might act out vengeance yourself.

Maybe this is a lesson that the media should stop sticking their noses where they don’t belong, or without the chance of getting it blown off.

One Man's Pain is Another Man's Pleasure

2006-01-26T10:08:00.000-05:00

"If I was more complacent and I let things slide, my life would be easier, but you all wouldn't be as entertained. My misery is your pleasure." -Kanye West

This seems to be the way in which the media operates. The media loves controversial topics; it’s how journalism and gossip thrive. Objective journalism is not just reporting gossip, but the more controversial a public figure, or even celebrity is, the more the media flaunt him/her. It’s a bit of a catch 22, society and media as an audience embrace public figures. We love to watch them overcome the impossible, and once they are on top, it’s almost though we wish they never made it big. Anticipating their fall, giving the media some new dirt to dish, rather than inform society on what’s actually important. For example, the American government. If so many people are critical of how our country is being led, then maybe it’s not society that’s incompetent, but the people upstairs and the media.

Aston Kutcher take notes, Bode Miller knows how to punk America!

2006-01-23T21:59:00.000-05:00

People who are informed about the news have heard something about Olympic skier, Bode Miller, and his unorthodox interview for CBS on Jan. 8th. If not, Bode discussed with 60 minutes Bob Simon how he has skied drunk and with hangovers. He has apologized for his irresponsible remarks, but said he was testing CBS, and if they'd cut it out, and cover Bode, or exploit him. Most people would take this comment with a grain of salt, and move on with their lives, but not America's media. They recently gave Bode Miller the cover of Time and Newsweek! One heck of a prank Bode Miller, I tip my hat to you. As for the media, better contact MTV "punk'd," because the joke's on you.

Professionals are no longer Desired.

2006-01-19T11:23:00.000-05:00

"Wait a minute. You come into my house, my party, to tell me about the future? That the future is tape, videotape, and not film? That it's amateurs and not professionals? I'm a filmmaker, which is why I will never make a movie on tape."

This is from Burt Reynolds character Jack Horner in the film Boogie Nights. He is expressing some of the difficulties that several filmmakers of the 21st century are feeling. The film industry is slowly dwindling away, and amateurs are taking center stage, and leaving the professional actors out of work. What is going on in American entertainment these days? What makes society crave morons' on reality shows, rather than professionals in quality projects? Horner's line is sad, but true.

Media Mesmerization

2006-01-18T20:06:00.000-05:00

Whether we like it or not we are involved in the media. It could be a political interest, a celebrity interest, or just somthing about media excites us individually. For a perfect example of how the media mesmerizes our phsche's would be MTV (Music Televsion). When this channel started in the early 1980's it was all about the music, a TV station that was devoted to music. But if you catch MTV these days, you'd be lucky to hear one song. MTV has veered far from entertaining audiences with music, to polluting their minds with fassion, and broadcasting poor shows with pitiful role models for today's youth. The kids spent countless hours watching TV, want what they see on TV, make their parents spend money on what they see, and start back at square 1. It's a viscious cycle that is taking over the youth of America, and it's hurting them more than they know.

What exactly classifies a "Chocolate City?"

2006-01-18T19:51:00.000-05:00

New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin touched a few sensitive nerves on Monday the 16th. His comments about rebuilding New Orleans as a "Chocolate City" shocked several spectators of all races. Most people know that New Orleans is primarily black, but to name a city after the color of chocolate would be like George W. Bush naming Houston Tx., "Saltine City". Doesn't make much sense, so it was relieving to hear Mayor Nagin apologize for such an inappropriate title.