Category Archives: Media

Kudos to the Star

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 2, 2012 – The McClatchy Company (NYSE: MNI) McCLATCHY ANNOUNCES 10 PRESIDENT’S AWARDS FOR JOURNALISM EXCELLENCE AND TWO HONORS FOR INNOVATION The Kansas City Star won for its massive coverage of the Joplin tornado, including spectacular photography, … Continue reading

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She doesn’t get eaten by the eels at this time

In one of those alterations to the universe one is never really sure actually occurred 1, the movie industry intends to completely switch from traditional 35-millimeter film prints to digital (files) this year. Should be a good thing, right? Clearer, crisper images; magnificent … Continue reading

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Coming Apart

If the Illuminati literati have yet to transform Charles Murray’s upcoming book into a cultural benchmark against which all political candidates must test themselves, it will surely occur soon. Indeed there is already an on-line quiz where you, too, can test … Continue reading

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Explains the beheaded body they found behind their sign last week….

As we promised previously, herewith follows the Asta’s verbatim reactions to yesterday’s big news: Asta (8 going on 21): That sucks! Asta Jr (6 going on Evel Knievel): Booooooooo! Boooooooo! Booooooooo! Asta: Alan Rickman is clearly one of the best … Continue reading

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Why Newspapers Matter

OMG! Imagine the HORROR!!!! (via)

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