Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Olivia back to work

This is good news, she is a great actress and I love her on the show.
clipped from www.popcrunch.com

Mariska Hargitay returned to work on Monday after nearly three weeks away from the hit NBC crime drama, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, where she’s starred as Detective Olivia Benson for the past ten seasons.

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Plath's son dies

Very sad indeed.
clipped from www.people.com
The son of poet Sylvia Plath followed in his famous mother's tragic footsteps by committing suicide.
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The news wants you to know rich people died.

I have to say, that really isn't important to the story. I don't know why the writer felt the need to start with that information.
clipped from michellemalkin.com

For crying out loud. Seven children, all under the age of 9, died in a horrific plane crash in Montana over the weekend along with their devoted parents and the pilot.

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Spector is Dangerious?

Anyone who plays with guns as much as Spector does is clearly a threat. Then there is the hair.
clipped from www.cnn.com

LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Music producer Phil Spector, on trial for the second time in connection with the 2003 death of an actress at his home, is "a very dangerous man," a prosecutor told jurors Monday.

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RealClearPolitics - HorseRaceBlog - Obama's Liberal Moment

RealClearPolitics - HorseRaceBlog - Obama's Liberal Moment:

"Senior members of the Obama administration are pressing lawmakers to use a shortcut to drive the president's signature initiatives on health care and energy through Congress without Republican votes...

The shortcut, known as 'budget reconciliation,' would allow Obama's health and energy proposals to be rolled into a bill that cannot be filibustered, meaning Democrats could push it through the Senate with 51 votes, instead of the usual 60. Presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton both used the tactic to win deficit-reduction packages, while George W. Bush used it to push through his signature tax cuts."


I for one think that Obama isn't ruling the way he promised.

Canda wants Red Eye to say it's sorry...

http://watch.ctv.ca/news/latest/seeing-red/#clip152963
http://watch.ctv.ca/news/latest/seeing-red/#clip152886

Click the links to watch videos.

Dirty Tricks: Newspapers Demand Google Welfare

Dirty Tricks: Newspapers Demand Google Welfare:

"For years, newspaper executives whined that parasitic bloggers thrived by
merely linking to newspaper stories. But they're no longer linking enough:
Newspapers now demand Google rig its link-counting system in their favor"

Write stories that people want to read, about things they care about and you don't need to cheat the Google system. Professional newspapers have staff (which I am one of), that means writers and editors. Clearly they should be able to compete against Bloggers - many of whom have no training.

From The Hills To The Hill: TMZ Turns Its Focus To D.C.

From The Hills To The Hill: TMZ Turns Its Focus To D.C.:

"TMZ will soon be giving Lindsey Graham the Lindsay Lohan treatment,
as the company sics its 'reporters' and camera crews on politicians. Because if
there's one thing Washington needs, it's more frivolous reporting."


I think this is a good idea. I love TMZ for its gossip news, if it can bring the same coverage to DC it might get more people interested in government.

Baby Steps: Are Babies At The Heart Of What Makes Us Human?

Baby Steps: Are Babies At The Heart Of What Makes Us Human?:

"Primatologist Sarah Blaffer Hrdy says that while most scholars believe our
evolution was driven by the need to fight, she believes that a human baby's need
for attention is what separates us from animals."


It really makes sense that society would be more concerned about adapting for the weakest members. That would be children.

Delayed Gratification: Study Says Commercials May Make TV Better

Delayed Gratification: Study Says Commercials May Make TV Better:

"New research on consumer behavior suggests that interrupting an experience can
make it more intense, which is why commercials may actually make TV more
enjoyable."


I of course disagree with this in theory, but in reality I understand the logic behind it and think there is a solid point to be had.

IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com: Indy's Proposal To Ally McBeal Confirmed

IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com: Indy's Proposal To Ally McBeal Confirmed:

"Harrison Ford and girlfriend Calista Flockhart are engaged to be married,
sources close to the couple confirm exclusively to PEOPLE."


Congrats to both of them, I wish them luck. It has been long enough coming hasn't it?

Books: Bailouts Spike Atlas Shrugged Sales

Books: Bailouts Spike Atlas Shrugged Sales:

"All of the government's pesky market intrusions have people snapping up copies
of Atlas Shrugged like they were bailout packages. Since it's not like Ayn
Rand's laissez-faire fantasies got us into this mess."


I love the book, everyone should read it.

Octuplet Mom Loses Another Spokesperson - Scandals & Feuds : People.com

Octuplet Mom Loses Another Spokesperson - Scandals & Feuds : People.com: "

He may not have received any death threats, but Nadya Suleman's
representive – Victor Munoz – has decided to call it quits. 'In good conscience,
I can't continue representing Nadya,' Victor Munoz tells PEOPLE. 'I wish her the
best of luck. She's going to need it.'"


This womyn is NUTS!!!!

'SVU' star Hargitay hospitalized - CNN.com

'SVU' star Hargitay hospitalized - CNN.com:

"(CNN) -- Actress Mariska Hargitay went to a hospital for tests Wednesday after
she 'experienced some discomfort' related to the collapsed lung she suffered in
January, her publicist said."


Best of wishes to her.