Category Archives: cable tv
Newspaper Classifieds
Government workers have been instructed to be the only people on the planet ignorant of what’s in the classified documents released by WikiLeaks. You, however, are free to read the strange story here by Eric Lipton in Sunday’s NYT.
Not Quite the Worst Person In the World
Keith Olbermann was suspended indefinitely from MSNBC for making a total of $7200 in campaign contributions to three Democratic candidates. Upon further review it was determined there were no blows to the head and his suspension was reduced to 2 days. Everybody had something to say about this, I thought Michael Kinsley said it as well as anyone in Politico.
Oppressed Minority
NPR’s sacking of Juan Williams for incorrect Muslim thoughts has created an uproar. Politico says Fox News has offered to help relieve Williams’ oppression with a 3 year contract worth $2 million.
Head in the Game
A NYT study last summer found that concussions suffered in the NFL are more serious injuries than previously thought. This seems to have inspired many defensive backs. Helmet to helmet blows surged last week-end. Steeler, James Harrison, alone bagged two Browns within a few minutes on Sunday. The only penalty called was a delay of game on Alex Mack for kicking the ball. Should have kicked a helmet – with a head in it. The NFL closed the barn door with an announcement today that it is cracking down. Here’s an ESPN story.
Udpate: The NFL fined Harrison $75,000 for his work.
