Not So Funny

Despite the sometimes serious nature of broadcast television one station has managed to maintain it's giggly audience. In a recent article posted March 28, 2007 for the New York Times, Comedy Central's prime-time show ratings have increased 12 months in a row with 70 percent of its viewers being male. Shows like "South Park," and "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," continue to attract audiences and attention for the network. Just recently, a new line-up of shows including, "The Colbert Report," and "The Sarah Silverman Program," with its sarcastic humor have scored some of the best first-season ratings in the channel's history.
My opinion is simply that I love Comedy Central. I wish this article would have mentioned The Dave Chappelle Show which I am sure raised ratings when it was airing brand spanking new episodes earlier in the year. I hope that Comedy Central will continue to keep its watchers laughing.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/28/arts/television/28come.html?_r=2&ref=television&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

Media News Down in the Dumps

In a recent article posted by Poynteronline's Media Business Analyst, Rick Edmonds the audience volume for newspapers, cable television, network news, and online news has fallen off. Between June 2005 and June 2006, those people who claimed they received their news fix from online sources dropped from 34 to 27 percent; this information obtained from a Pew Research Center report. The State of the News Media 2007 which was released by the Project for Excellence in Journalism reported such findings, but was unable to find the exact cause of these changes.
In my opinion, I feel people are too busy woking and paying taxes to watch the news. And then it's so depressing when you actually do get a chance to get enlightened. Most of the time you just find yourself turning on Channel 4 just long enough to get that very useful information located at the very bottom of the page which is the present temperature outside because with this ever changing Florida weather you might just need a coat as well as the time because who wants to be late for work or school. Not me. You can view this entire article in detail at the following link:

http://www.poynter.org/content/content_view.asp?id=119615

Media News Down in the Dumps

In a recent article posted by Poynteronline's Media Business Analyst, Rick Edmonds the audience volume for newspapers, cable television, network news, and online news has fallen off. Between June 2005 and June 2006, those people who claimed they received their news fix from online sources dropped from 34 to 27 percent; this information obtained from a Pew Research Center report. The State of the News Media 2007 which was released by the Project for Excellence in Journalism reported such findings, but was unable to find the exact cause of these changes.
In my opinion, I feel people are too busy woking and paying taxes to watch the news. And then it's so depressing when you actually do get a chance to get enlightened. Most of the time you just find yourself turning on Channel 4 just long enough to get that very useful information located at the very bottom of the page which is the present temperature outside because with this ever changing Florida weather you might just need a coat as well as the time because who wants to be late for work or school. Not me. You can view this entire article in detail at the following link:

http://www.poynter.org/content/content_view.asp?id=119615

Media News Down in the Dumps

In a recent article posted by Poynteronline's Media Business Analyst, Rick Edmonds the audience volume for newspapers, cable television, network news, and online news has fallen off. Between June 2005 and June 2006, those people who claimed they received their news fix from online sources dropped from 34 to 27 percent; this information obtained from a Pew Research Center report. The State of the News Media 2007 which was released by the Project for Excellence in Journalism reported such findings, but was unable to find the exact cause of these changes.
In my opinion, I feel people are too busy woking and paying taxes to watch the news. And then it's so depressing when you actually do get a chance to get enlightened. Most of the time you just find yourself turning on Channel 4 just long enough to get that very useful information located at the very bottom of the page which is the present temperature outside because with this ever changing Florida weather you might just need a coat as well as the time because who wants to be late for work or school. Not me. You can view this entire article in detail at the following link: http://www.poynter.org/content/content_view.asp?id=119615

Star Jones A Star Again?

In an article posted for CNN's news website, previous co-host of the daytime show "The View", Star Jones Reynolds has landed her own daily talk show to be aired on Court TV sometime this fall. The show will combine criminal justice and political issues with pop culture which will definitely broaden the lineup choices for daytime TV. Reynolds who began on "The View" in 1997 refused to give any comments about the show breakup and vindication but wished the present hosts the best and that hoped they'd do the same for her.
In my opinion, I believe that this is great for Star Jones. All things happen for a reason right? I'm just worried about the number of people who actually watch Court TV. I know I don't. Ha! You know the deal, click the link:

The Simpsons

In a recent article published by The Age Company, the 18 year running show, The Simpsons is still going on strong. The Simpsons with its characters that never age are liked by the American audience it so graciously rants at, but the show is loved by those without U.S citizenship. Austrailians, Canadians and other foreigners are passionate about the show. Writer, Mark Reiss believes Americans have the problem of not being able to laugh at themselves which is the main target of The Simpsons' humor. Good 'ole American jokes. And with many Hollywood stars including Michael Jackson having appeared on the show on past episodes, and many others wanting to do voice-ups, The Simpsons will continue to keep it fresh and new especially with a new movie release soon approaching in July.
I personally recall watching The Simpsons as I was growing up way back in the day. I always had this dream that I'd be Lisa. She was my inspiration and lead me to play the alto saxophone when I was in elementary school. Pretty corney, huh? But on a more serious note I think The Simpsons movie is way overdue and should definitely be a hit. You can view this entire article at the following long link:http://www.theage.com.au/news/tv--radio/simpsons-secret-is-eternal-youth/2007/02/26/1172338545039.html

What is Controversial?

In a recent article published by The Age Company, well known Google search engine ended a controversial battle after shutting down a website that posted a death threat against a New Zealand politician. The country's government-run Child Youth and Family service has apparently been getting many angry comments from concerned citizens who were prompted to vent these frustrations on a messaging platform created by Google. After these messages began getting too serious the CYF called on the police claiming that these comments were putting them and their staff workers at risk. Google was then notified of the confusion and in defense began to censor such postings. And after one blog threatened the life of a politician Google then was forced to completely rip the website.
My opinion on this is just because you don't hear it doesn't mean it's not there. Sure they can rid the site away altogether but the way people feel whether they want to murder the politician or not is still there so the problem has not really been resolved. It's just invisible. Hear no evil speak no evil is the saying. So I think Google should put that blog back up so that the people can hear the evil and speak the evil. Lol! You can view this entire article here:http://www.theage.com.au/news/World/Google-shuts-down-controversial-blog/2007/02/22/1171733908232.html

Freedom of the Press

In a recent article published February 7, by editorial columnist Bruce Ramsey for The Seattle Times, a bill in Olympia is giving student editors control over their local high school papers which will extend feedom of the press onto the students, said the bill's sponsor, Rep. Dave Upthegrove,D-Des Moines. As with most American press the freedom belongs to the person who actually owns it, leaving no power to those who may attribute to the process. This was one of the major issues surrounding the bill when put forth at a legislative hearing arranged by the Washington News Council; the opening question being: Who owns the student press? The people own it, the readers own it, the students own it were just a handful of the answers. "The school district owns it," said Eddie Reed, math specialist at the Tukwila School District. The school district being a form of government in itself raises the question of whether or not government should even be involved in the editorial process. One student said the government's form of editing is more like censorship. Yet with this bill, students will get the chance to really play the role of a journalist. And all teachers agree.
My opinion on this is, great idea. I think that the freedom of the press should be put in the hands of the student writers who make the newspaper what it is. If the paper keeps a tactful take on the news than it should not be a problem. Yet I do believe that the readers of a paper, the writers, and everyone own that press because without one you couldn't have the other. No people, no news, and no writers, no newspaper. You can view this entire article by clicking this link:http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2003559796_rams07.html

Scandolous Miss America

The issue surrounding whether or not to crown Lauren Nelson as Miss America has finally been resolved after many alleged lifestyle changes and moral promises on Nelson's part. In an article posted on the 30th of January by CNN News, Lauren Nelson has said she will begin to live a clean life after being crowned Miss America on Monday in Las Vegas. So no more wild club nights and parties. Chairman of the Miss America organization board even had Nelson along with all other contestants of the pageant to sign a morality clause claiming that the whole idea of the pageant is to produce role models for all young girls. The show, in hopes of gaining more viewers moved to Las Vegas from Atlantic City all the way to MTV Network's CMT cable station. It also adopted what American Idol is famous for which is telephone voting. And though this scandal has left many bad thoughts in the minds of viewers and others, media commentators apparently hope that because of it TV ratings will skyrocket. Bad publicity is good publicity.
My opinion on this is it's ridiculous! Why does America try to be this land of the free, patriotic, role model for girls type country when we all know how dirty things really are. Miss America is not a role model for girls. She's a real life dummy for Barbie! She only models beauty to young girls. Beauty and talent which are two beautiful things but you can't always become successful on those two characteristics alone. On one hand we here in the home of the brave sell videos like Girls Gone Wild, but on the other hand we try to promote good behavior and chastity to young girls. We need to choose. Do we want our young girls to be promiscuous girls as one great singer once said in her song or do we want them to strive for the best and hold on to their goodies?
I do commend the whole idea for Miss America and the reasoning behind it, but it just seems scandalous to me. Here's the link to view this complete artile:http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/01/30/miss.america.reut/index.html

All Created Less Equal

In a recent article posted, Jan. 17, by New York Times writer, Alan Cowell, reality TV show "Celebrity Big Brother," is sparking up issues of racism and confusion of social class. The show which airs in London includes one of India's finest. A local movie star by the name of Shilpa Shetty who is claiming that her fellow British contestants strongly dislike her, her cooking, and her so -called white tendencies. These negative acclaims have even caused Britain's soon to be prime minister, Gordon Brown to comment, who would like Britain not to be viewed in such an unfair light.

They call them reality TV shows, yet how much of it is staged? For a show whose ratings were falling until such news you really must question the truth behind such allegations. And we are all aware that no matter what country racism exists and always will. My view on this is frank. Open the door and air out whatever stinch may be hidden. The best way to face a problem is to face it head on. Racism is alive and man will always rank himself higher than the next. That's reality, right?

You can view this entire article at the following link: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/18/world/europe/18britain.html?ex=157680000&en=45bdd831aa2c7ee0&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

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The First One

Yo, what's good? This is the first one, my first blog and I'm pretty new to this. Give me some feedback. Lol.