The only reason that I know who Casey Anthony is relates to the general ubiquity of the coverage of the case.
I do not know if she did this, and I do not really care. The system found her not guilty.
However, I do have an issue.
When the verdict was about to be broadcast, my curiosity got the better of me and I turned on the television. Thanks to the physical plant not being great, and oversubscribed, both MSNBC and CNN were unavailable on HD. That left me with Fox News(Megyn Kelly and Geraldo Rivera) and HNN with Nancy Grace.
The vitriol that these two networks put forth about this decision is...well...worth watching. Check that, it isn't. It wasn't for me. It was the worst display of the infotainment industry that I have been witness to in a while (but I think that is because I do not pay attention all that often) and...it made me think about a number of whys when it comes to modern American journalism.
What do you think? Was the coverage too much? If you watched, why? What did you get from it?
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Goodbye Blogger
EXCLUSIVE: Google to Retire Blogger & Picasa Brands in Google+ Push:
"Say goodbye to the Picasa and Blogger names: Google intends to retire several non-Google name brands and rename them as Google products, Mashable has learned...Blogger and Picasa aren’t going away, of course — they’re two of Google’s most popular products. Instead, according to two sources familiar with the matter, Google intends to rename Picasa “Google Photos” and Blogger will become “Google Blogs.”"
"Say goodbye to the Picasa and Blogger names: Google intends to retire several non-Google name brands and rename them as Google products, Mashable has learned...Blogger and Picasa aren’t going away, of course — they’re two of Google’s most popular products. Instead, according to two sources familiar with the matter, Google intends to rename Picasa “Google Photos” and Blogger will become “Google Blogs.”"
This Thursday! The Great Beer Walk!
Here is the idea:
Beer + Long Walk = Tremendously Good Time
July 7th, 2011!
5:15 PM at Wolff's Biergarten!
Then we will head to McGeary's, followed by Savannah's/Dublin Underground, Red Square and the Lionheart!
It will be a great time, just like last years was!
You will get a sticker, just like the one above.
This year, I am asking for a $5 donation to be collected at Wolff's (and it is a donation, a suggestion, like at the museum) to benefit Habitat for Humanity.
This year, the walk is just over two miles.
Please register for the event on Facebook and invite your friends!
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Oh, and if you are wondering who is at Alive at Five? Don't worry about it.
(Oh, when you are registering for Beer Walk on Facebook, you can also like AFM on Facebook!)
Beer + Long Walk = Tremendously Good Time
July 7th, 2011!
5:15 PM at Wolff's Biergarten!
Then we will head to McGeary's, followed by Savannah's/Dublin Underground, Red Square and the Lionheart!
It will be a great time, just like last years was!
You will get a sticker, just like the one above.
This year, I am asking for a $5 donation to be collected at Wolff's (and it is a donation, a suggestion, like at the museum) to benefit Habitat for Humanity.
This year, the walk is just over two miles.
Please register for the event on Facebook and invite your friends!
View Larger Map
Oh, and if you are wondering who is at Alive at Five? Don't worry about it.
(Oh, when you are registering for Beer Walk on Facebook, you can also like AFM on Facebook!)
Monday, July 4, 2011
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Feel the heat...
I mentioned that the other day that I had found the perfect summer song...the song that best encompasses what summer fun means.
For me, there are certain things that need to be there for it to be perfect:
*It needs to span genres. A straight rock, country, or hip hop track isn't going to do it.
*It needs to have some history.
*It has to be a song that you can have on in the background at the beach as well as something that you can dance to.
*Oh, and there has to be a horn section
So, with that...what is the most perfect song for the summer?
The Power Stations's Some Like It Hot.
Give a listen, and add it to your summer playlist.
For me, there are certain things that need to be there for it to be perfect:
*It needs to span genres. A straight rock, country, or hip hop track isn't going to do it.
*It needs to have some history.
*It has to be a song that you can have on in the background at the beach as well as something that you can dance to.
*Oh, and there has to be a horn section
So, with that...what is the most perfect song for the summer?
The Power Stations's Some Like It Hot.
Give a listen, and add it to your summer playlist.
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