Archive for October, 2008

Programming To Snooze By

October 29, 2008
By Dr. Rus
Programming To Snooze By

ABC ‘Pushing Daisies’ While Others Broadcast Political Ad If you can’t sleep tonight, just tune into the Obama Infomercial… It’s sure to be a snoozer! Senator Barack Obama, who thinks he knows how to manage money, has decided to throw a bunch of money around once again on senseless TV advertising. However, it appears ABC has decided...
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Who’s Your Fav Movie Prez?

October 27, 2008
By Dr. Rus
Who’s Your Fav Movie Prez?

We are on the home stretch in what seems like a never-ending-presidential campaign. In what’s been like a bad dream at times, could it be all the political silliness will finally come to an end? We can only hope! Of course with just one week to go until election day, the candidates our blazing...
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In Search of Responsible Broadcasting Pt. 3

October 23, 2008
By Dr. Rus
In Search of Responsible Broadcasting Pt. 3

Media Driven Frenzy H.G. Wells — War of the Worlds — The Possible First Media Driven Frenzy In 1896, H.G. Wells released his science fiction novel describing an invasion of England by aliens from Mars. This sci-fi classic of course went on to inspire a number of movies, radio dramas, comic book adaptations and even a...
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Vote Early…Vote Often

October 21, 2008
By Dr. Rus
Vote Early…Vote Often

Tuesday, November 4 Is Election Day! By this point in the process many people are simply breathing a sigh of relief that this whole political season will finally be behind us. It seems we’ve been in a Presidential campaign mode for the past four years. As soon as President Bush took the oath of office...
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NASCAR Bias?

October 20, 2008
By Dr. Rus
NASCAR Bias?

The 2008 NASCAR Chase For The Championship Is Winding Down! With just four races left, Jimmie Johnson is taking what appears to be a commanding lead over the rest of the field. He extended his winning streak again yesterday with a win in Martinsville. He’s now heading into the home stretch of the Chase, with...
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In Search of Responsible Broadcasting Pt. 2

October 20, 2008
By Dr. Rus
In Search of Responsible Broadcasting Pt. 2

Spin Doctor Pundits We’re continuing our search for responsible broadcasting. The subject seems amplified as we find ourselves in the midst of a political season. The closer we get to election day, it seems the more noise we have on the airwaves. It doesn’t matter if it’s radio or TV, the so-called experts, or pundits, are...
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In Search of Responsible Broadcasting Pt.1

October 16, 2008
By Dr. Rus
In Search of Responsible Broadcasting Pt.1

Whatever happened to responsible broadcasting? There was a time when broadcasters were looked up to. A time when everyone wanted to meet the radio announcer or TV personality. A time when you knew they were truly giving you, the listener, information you could use. Unbiased information with no agenda of swaying you one way or...
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Spoiled Athletes Behaving Badly

October 15, 2008
By Dr. Rus
Spoiled Athletes Behaving Badly

The Poster Boy For NFL Bad Behavior Adam “Pacman” Jones Take a close look at the NFL promotional picture above. It could double for his mug shot too. This guy is an embarrassment at so many levels. He’s a joke when it comes to behavior, and he’s a joke when it comes to playing on the...
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Finances Turning Around

October 14, 2008
By Dr. Rus

News bulletin…news bulletin! As heard on CNN this morning… “The recent economy problems faced by the nation revolve around finances and money!” So-Called Economist Specialist Well there’s no big d’uh there! Imagine that, a financial fall on Wall Street revolving around money. Where did CNN dig this guy up? Sometimes I think news agencies grab anyone they...
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Economics 101

October 10, 2008
By Dr. Rus
Economics 101

Economics 101 Class Is Now In Session The National Debt Clock near Times Square, New York Wednesday, October 8, 2008 In the midst of the financial tailspin we now find ourselves in, the National Debt Clock in New York City ran out of digits midweek to record the growing figure. As a temporary fix, the dollar sign...
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