Republicans for Obama have McCain on the mind October 12, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Journalism.Tags: John McCain, Jeanne Moos, Joe Biden, Republicans
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There is an actual organization called Republicans for Obama.
Maybe the guy in this video is a member.
Jeanne Moos does it again in a video explaining the trouble a Republican has as he’s introducing Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Joe Biden at an event.
…the next vice president of the United States, Sen. John McCain!
And he didn’t even realize it.
Do conservative celebrities exist? October 12, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Cut to the Chase.Tags: Celebrities, Sarah Palin, YouTube
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Yes.
CBS3 compiled a list of celebrities known to lean toward the right. It’s an entertaining look since 98.3 perecent of celebrities have Democratic tendencies.
Some surprising names on the list for me: Kelsey Grammer, Bruce Willis and Mike Ditka.
On a side note — the YouTube link above is from CBS. Note the advertising — as of Oct. 12 — next to the video… And in case it changes, look at the screenshot below…
DeMentri follows Lane, sues former station October 7, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Journalism.Tags: Lori Delgado, NBC10, Vince DeMentri
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Vince DeMentri is pulling an Alycia Lane.
It seems the former anchor is preparing to sue his former station, NBC10, in addition to his former co-anchor Lori Delgado, the GM and a security officer named “Don.”
This happened on the same day that Delgado announced her resignation from NBC10.
Apparently, the suit claims the defendants committed libel and slander. Not sure where this came from.
And, DeMentri’s attorney is the infamous Paul Rosen — the same one representing Lane in her suit.
It never ends… Unfortunately. I miss credibility.
Google helps fight those drunken e-mails October 7, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Random Rubbish.Tags: Google, Gmail
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It’s ingenious, really.
To prevent those e-mails that you’re just not that stable enough to send, Google can now give you a test to ensure that you know what you’re doing.
You better know your math.
The Mail Goggles test feature in Gmail gives you 60 seconds to solve five math questions. You can enact this feature whenever you want — the automatic settings are from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights for those times at the piano bar. Gmail wants to make sure you don’t send that angry e-mail to your boss when you get home.
As you can see above, not all those questions aren’t that easy (except the repeated one). And the time limit is intimidating. There are five skill levels you can chose — above is level 3.
Just another example of how Google is saving (or taking over) the world.
Philly.com gets creative with advertising October 6, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Random Rubbish.Tags: Advertising, philly.com
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My time at SEPTA taught me that every empty space of a vehicle is valuable advertising realty. You’ve seen the bus wraps. Soon, they’ll be wrapping an El car. And in many regional rail trains, you’ll find Michelangelos, ads plastered on the ceilings.
Well, philly.com has unveiled today its new advertising medium — its background. You know, that useless background of a Web site’s page, most infamous for its jazzed up appearance on MySpace pages around the world.
Citizens Bank took out the ad space for Green Sense. I don’t have the patience to find out what that means, but it’s an interesting way to use the vacant space.
Maybe this post is pointless. Maybe only people interested in advertising will care. Maybe this is something that’s been done time and time again. Maybe I’m just bitter against brainwashing via advertising.
SEPTA responds to hammer attack October 6, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Clips & Videos, SEPTA.Tags: Crime, SEPTA
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Produced for the Multimedia Urban Reporting Lab (MURL). Dated Sept. 17.
Fourth time’s a charm for arena October 5, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Random Rubbish.Tags: Financial Crisis, Wachovia, Wachovia Center
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First, it was the Core States Center.
Then, the FU Center (OK, the FIrst Union Center).
Finally, it settled on the Wachovica Center.
The latest news in the financial crisis that concerns me is not about the 90-year-old woman below. Rather, it’s about the possible (or looming) purchasing of Wachovia by Wells Fargo or Citigroup.
What does that mean? It means Philadelphia must now brace for the fourth name-changing in about 12 years of a South Philadelphia sports complex. (Would’ve been two had the idiots decided to keep the Spectrum).
It’s likely the Wachovia Center will be no more (in terms of its name, only). So this is my recommendation:
Give Wachovia to Citigroup. That way, we can have the CitiCenter. It’s actually a brand that could work for the area which will soon have the Philly Live! entertainment complex.
By the way, I’m copyrighting that name. If you want to call it CitiCenter (c), you better cut me a deal.
My prediction is Lincoln Financial Field is the next name to go.
The role model for foreclosures October 5, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Random Rubbish.Tags: Fannie Mae, Financial Crisis
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A 90-year-old woman shot herself in the chest last week. The reason? She was about to be evicted.
So because of the plight of this woman, Addie Polk, troubled Fannie Mae decided to forgive the woman’s mortgage.
Is that the answer to the entire financial crisis? Just attempt to kill yourself and the companies will literally forgive you?
Some example.
Who’s the real VP candidate? October 5, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Random Rubbish.Tags: Sarah Palin, Saturday Night Live, Tina Fey
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As the Associated Press reports, it’s difficult to tell who the real vice presidential candidate is. If it were Tina Fey, McCain would have my vote — in a heartbeat.
The latest SNL skit is double the length of the original and just as funny. All roles are played perfectly. Worth the 11 minutes.
Sarah Palin’s debate flow chart October 4, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Random Rubbish.Tags: 2008 Presidential Race, Sarah Palin
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Enough said. I love her for all the wrong reasons.
Click on the image to see the full chart.
