Musical Chairs on American Idol
Well, as little as I watched it, I shouldn’t have a dawg in this fight, oh… that’s Randy Jackson‘s line: “Yo, Dawg, now listen up.” But I hated to see Paula Abdul not return to the show. Even though...
View ArticleSling Player
I’m currently flying somewhere over Arkansas and was Just watching my TiVo at home in LA. eBay and Delta are providing free WiFi to everyone on the flight. No gimmicks. No email. Just start using it....
View ArticleFunny in a Sad Sort of Way
It’s all just a formulae. Â And apparently this video hit a home run with people all over the world. Â It’s sadly true! Related articles Charlie Brooker on how broadcast journalism works...
View ArticleWhen Opposites Attract
NPR, CPB, PBS: Â all such powerful voices for deep, reflective, critical thinking in a time when we just tend to want some quick affirmation from those who support our current perspective on reality....
View ArticleImagine My Delight: The Planets Align Again!
Yesterday was an interesting day for me—most days are, actually. But the planets seemed to be especially aligned, or maybe yesterday was a “rip, a hole in the time/space continuum” that “take us...
View ArticleMy Growing Disgust Now Becomes Outrage!
The extreme, religious right-wing conservatives have won yet another significant victory in their efforts to force their world view down the throats of unsuspecting Americans. I personally don’t care...
View ArticleThe Canon 5DmkII
I really like my Canon 5DmkII DLSR. I’ve grown a lot more comfortable with it and am continuously amazed at what it produces. Nothing astounds me more than the HD video it shoots. I’m not a person who...
View ArticleLost: The TV Series
Has now come to its conclusion. The most brilliant storytelling ever on television. Ever! Epic. Heart wrenching. Complex. Ever evolving. Captivating. Brilliantly crafted. Flash backs. Flash Forwards....
View ArticlePhillippe Cousteau Interview with Bill Maher
I had no idea that the grandson of the renowned late Jacque Cousteau lives just a few miles up the road in Santa Monica, California. As a child I loved watching his grandfather’s expeditions. This...
View ArticleBored at the Hotel
Normally, when I travel, I keep pretty busy.  But this past trip, when I arrived at the hotel, I did a quick digital checkin and then flipped on the TV —a rare thing. I couldn’t find anything of...
View ArticleExtremism Begets More Extremism
This, pardon my bluntness, imbecile, Pastor Terry Jones, is nothing more than a religious extremist and an opportunist. Â That the media gave him any national attention speaks to their lack of...
View ArticleTragically True
Image via CrunchBase This tragic, yet true tweet has been circulating: The Tea Party – thousands of hard-working middle-class FOX viewers fighting to make sure the rich pay less in taxes. What’s with...
View Article@Verizon Customer Service Is Horrendously Wretched!
Image via CrunchBase Now, before you think I’m just in a bad mood (though @Verizon certainly has put me in one!), I think Verizon’s cell service and Fios service are completely awesome. Â But their...
View ArticleWe Need a Populist Movement-Part 4: Journalism
Image via Wikipedia When I was a child, journalism was ruthless. Investigative reporting was in its prime, shining the light of day on corruption, indolence, criminal activity, under the table deal...
View ArticleHe Gives Me Feverº
Took a fun stroll from Santa Monica Beach down to Venice Beach yesterday. I don’t often get to Venice Beach, though it is always a lot of fun when I do. Â The crowd is always diverse, colorful, and...
View ArticleThe Week in Review
Click to enlarge. Lots of interesting odds and ends this week; so, I thought I’d share… I Said I Never Would! I always said I would never join Facebook, and, well, I did. I always insisted I would...
View ArticleBrilliant Television Returns to PBS: Downton Abbey Season Two
Masterpiece Theater will debut season two of Downton Abbey in 2012! I just can’t wait. The first season was fantastic: stunning acting, cast, costuming, sets, and period! Related articles The...
View ArticleCrystal Surround Air Track = Cool Beans
I’ve spent the past week-and-a-half putting together a little condo in Decatur. Pictures are coming soon, but not too soon so as not to spoil the reveal! (I feel like a renno TV program or something.)...
View ArticleBored at the Hotel
From Tim's Reflection Connection - Amateur human connecting the dots in the scavenger hunt for life's patterns... Normally, when I travel, I keep pretty busy. But this past trip, when I arrived at the...
View ArticleExtremism Begets More Extremism
From Tim's Reflection Connection - Amateur human connecting the dots in the scavenger hunt for life's patterns... This, pardon my bluntness, imbecile, Pastor Terry Jones, is nothing more than a...
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