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Media Vultures, Waiting On Death

Lea Lane | Posted 04.17.2009 | Living

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The ghoulish, hasty public deathwatch by the media exploits and reflects our dark side, our urge to rubberneck at an accident site, to scan the tabloid headlines and talk about the terminally ill.

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President Obama To Appear On "60 Minutes" Sunday

Huffington Post | Danny Shea | Posted 04.17.2009 | Media

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President Obama will appear on "60 Minutes" this Sunday for an interview with Steve Kroft, the Washington Post's Howard Kurtz reports. Kroft was the ...

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Why Obama Was Smart to Come Out Strongly Against the AIG Bonuses

Mitchell Bard | Posted 04.16.2009 | Politics

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The Republicans were going to grab onto the populist anti-bank feelings in the country to position themselves as the party of the people, with the Democrats being cast as the party of the bankers.

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Remembering Edward R. Murrow

Don Hewitt | Posted 03.29.2009 | Media

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Today, the TV techs are virtual wizards at getting us on the air in a flash -- even from the moon -- which is nothing short of amazing. What is also "nothing short of amazing" is how much unadulterated drivel finds its way onto the tube.

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George Bush in Retirement: "I Never Listened To Anyone But Me"

Jackson Williams | Posted 03.28.2009 | Politics

Poor George. He can't help it. Even out of office, he reinforces the narcissistic traits that were a hallmark of his failed presidency.

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Walters On TV News' Future: Only Programs 10 Years From Now Will Be The "Morning Shows"

Reuters | Paul J. Gough | Posted 03.20.2009 | Media

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A lot has changed in the "big get" TV interview business since ABC's Barbara Walters and "60 Minutes" correspondent Steve Kroft began. While the per...

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Chesley Sullenberger 60 Minutes Interview: Pilot, Crew Recount Hudson River Crash (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Nicholas Graham | Posted 03.12.2009 | Media

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In his first interview since crash landing his US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson river after suffering catastrophic engine failure from striking bi...

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Tip #6 for Our 44th President: Listen to Your Mother-In-Law

Emily Main | Posted 03.08.2009 | Green

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In honor of these wise women, we've compiled a list of some of the nation's former First Ladies (and grandmothers and mothers-in-law) and their contributions to a better planet.

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Katie Couric Beats "Today": Lands Hero Pilot Interview

AP | DAVID BAUDER | Posted 02.23.2009 | Media

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NEW YORK — Katie Couric has landed the first interview with the pilot who safely brought his distressed plane down in the Hudson River _ a coup ...

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The Mantra to End DADT: Yes We Can!

Aubrey Sarvis | Posted 02.13.2009 | Politics

There is no question that our next president is facing a host of truly awful problems. Cut the Administration some slack regarding Don't Ask Don't Tell, yes -- but not too much.

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Afghanistan Troop Levels May Rise To 60K, Says Chairman Of Joint Chiefs Of Staff

CBS News | Posted 02.09.2009 | World

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(CBS) U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan could rise to as high as 60,000 over the next 12 to 18 months, says Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. ...

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60 Minutes: Mind Reading For Real (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 01.30.2009 | Home

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60 Minutes has a report that seems like science fiction: mind reading for real. Neuroscientists at Carnegie Mellon University used a computer and a f...

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CBS Shows Take 9 Of Top 10 Spots In Weekly Ratings

AP | The Associated Press | Posted 01.24.2009 | Media

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for Dec. 15-21. Listings include the week's ranking, with viewership for the week and...

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Which TV Brands Are Best For The Environment?

Philip G. Baker | Posted 01.15.2009 | Green

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With so many TVs being similar, consider selecting your purchase by which companies offer the best takeback programs.

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The Blind Man and the Elephant is the Media on the Financial Crisis

Yvette Kantrow | Posted 01.15.2009 | Media

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In 2008, the financial media was saddled with an enormous task: explaining the unexplainable. The subprime mortgage mess, which began life as a seemin...

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Bush's Interview wtih Charlie Gibson Marks the Start of His Effort to Revise History

Mitchell Bard | Posted 01.03.2009 | Politics

The colossal failures of the Bush administration should be what is remembered about Bush's eight years in office, not some feeble attempt to show what a principled guy he was.

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Raising the Electronics Recycling Bar in China

Robin Wiener | Posted 01.03.2009 | Green

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A few bad actors are not representative of the entire electronics recycling infrastructure, despite what 60 Minutes would have you believe.

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Anderson Cooper (In A Swimsuit) Races Michael Phelps (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 12.30.2008 | Media

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On this Sunday's 60 Minutes, Anderson Cooper has an interview with Olympic hero Michael Phelps. During the interview, Cooper challenged Phelps to ...

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"60 Minutes" Enjoying Ratings Resurgence

New York Times | JACQUES STEINBERG | Posted 12.20.2008 | Media

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On paper it hardly seems like the blueprint for a hit TV series: a news program that reports regularly from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, devotes ...

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Watching Obama on 60 Minutes Made me Feel Patriotic... (Almost)

Peter Clothier | Posted 12.19.2008 | Media

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What a thrill to have as a President-elect a man who speaks in whole sentences, who has well-enunciated thoughts, a readily accessible grasp of history -- and a sense of humor to boot.

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Obama's Use of Complete Sentences Stirs Controversy

Andy Borowitz | Posted 11.21.2008 | Politics

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Obama's decision to use complete sentences in his public pronouncements carries with it certain risks, since after the last eight years Americans may find his odd speaking style jarring.

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Jerry Yang Will Resign From Yahoo: MediaBytes with Shelly Palmer November 18, 2008

Shelly Palmer | Posted 12.19.2008 | Media

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Yahoo CEO Jerry Yang announced that he will resign from his position. The search engine founder, who has had a controversial run as CEO, will contin...

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Republicans Debate Their Future, Democrats Say Kiss Our Black Ass

Michael Seitzman | Posted 12.18.2008 | Politics

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The Republicans are in a period of "soul searching." And by "soul searching" they really mean, "Who do I have to kill to be in charge here?" The answer, of course, appears to be Sarah Palin.

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Reading The Pictures: Honeymoon Plus

Michael Shaw | Posted 12.18.2008 | Media

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How big a figure did Obama cut on 60 Minutes Sunday night? Well, watching anybody else that close up would probably give you vertigo.

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Barack & Michelle Obama Give "60 Minutes" Largest Viewership Since 1999

AP | James Hibberd | Posted 12.18.2008 | Media

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NEW YORK — The campaign is over, but Barack Obama is still a TV hit. CBS' "60 Minutes" had its highest overnight ratings in nearly a decade wit...

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