Media Bitchfest

Apple Lords Over All

I don’t need to say it, everybody knows it. The iPhone is the answer to all of your problems.
The iPhone lets you watch your television shows on a gorgeous little screen. The iPhone lets you listen to your music with a pretty little browsing system. The iPhone allows you to conference call with two […]

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Worst Lede Of The Week: 1.10.07

Sure I missed a few days, but does that stop ledes from stinking like a bum’s butthole? No!
Chicago does not have the stomach to enforce ban on foie gras; restaurants duck the law
By DON BABWIN
Associated Press Writer
CHICAGO - Five months after the city ordered restaurants to stop selling foie gras, it’s liver and let liver […]

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World News Weekly 1.5.07

In an uncertain world of turmoil and strife, whom can we turn to for a summery of happenings from this, our global village? The answer is Shaun Barnes, his column begins now…

Welcome to the twenty-first century, Iraq. The death of ex-dictator-in-chief Saddam Hussein was bound to be controversial, but what no one counted on […]

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No One Ever Succeeded With A ‘Z’ In Their Name

The LA Times runs with a shameless press release of a story this morning about a new-ish channel looking to bring eager consumers all the movie news, rumors and gossip they could possibly want. It’s called ReelzChannel.

Alright, bare in mind that the name alone invokes two elements of Bullshit 90’s “Hip With The Kids” Posturing […]

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Most Terrifying Lede Of The Week

Normally, I use this space to mock those who write for a living. Knowing what a grind it is to introduce stories in an informative and entertaining way, these are low hanging fruit. This week, however, is a little different:
This NFL postseason, survival has a new meaning
By Jerry Brewer
Seattle Times Staff Columnist
Survive and advance?
Before we […]

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Late World News Weekly: Nonspecific Holiday Edition

In an uncertain world of turmoil and strife, whom can we turn to for a summery of happenings from this, our global village? The answer is Shaun Barnes, his column begins now…
It’s war! Ethiopia’s Christmas gift to its neighbor Somalia was a generous one this year, including fighter-bombers, mortars and an 8,000 man invasion force. […]

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