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Bozo the Clown, Larry Harmon passes away at 83
It's sad to see the iconic Bozo the Clown go... RIP
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America's Got Talent Clip: Busty Heart Uncensored
Woah those are some killer boobs there!
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Actor Don S. Davis dies in Gibsons
Don Sinclair Davis, a B.C. actor best known for his recurring role on the TV show Stargate SG-1, died of a heart attack Sunday morning at his home in Gibsons. He was 65. Don Sinclair Davis, a B.C. actor best known for his recurring role on the TV show Stargate SG-1, died of a heart attack Sunday morning... more
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Flat panel TVs worse for the environment than a coal plant
Oh crap. It looks like these seemingly more environmentally benign TVs actually contain nitrogen triflouride, which is a pretty nasty chemical, sometimes referred to as 'the missing greenhouse gas'.
It's something that few people know about, and we need better education on the chemicals that go into our electronics!
The best promising technology is OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), which are far superior environmentally. Let's push this technology and stop buying huge (and increasingly cheap) flat panel LCDs!
Oh crap. It looks like these seemingly more environmentally benign TVs actually contain nitrogen triflouride, which is a pretty nasty... more -
Philips develops LCD TV that saves energy based on amount of light in room
Philips' John Morog describes how Philips 42 inch LCD TV saves energy using a light sensor. The Philips LCD TV uses less power and saves energy depending upon the light in the room. Learn about the power saving light sensor that helps you save energy with this Philips LCD TV.
Would saving energy be enough to convince you to drop the $1,399.99 one of these costs? Philips' John Morog describes how Philips 42 inch LCD TV saves energy using a light sensor. The Philips LCD TV uses less power and sav... more -
BBC's Top Gear rapped for glamourising drink driving
The makers and presenters of the BBC's hugely popular motoring show, Top Gear, have been severely reprimanded by the ESC for glamourising drink driving.
In a special 'Polar Exploration' episode which aired earlier in the year, the lead presenter Jeremy Clarkson is filmed driving a Land Rover whilst drinking a Gin and Tonic.
The ESC claimed that the footage was not editorially justified. The makers and presenters of the BBC's hugely popular motoring show, Top Gear, have been severely reprimanded by the ESC for glamouris... more -
'Friends' the movie
According to the Daily Mail, the 'highly anticipated' film production of TV series Friends has finally been given the go-ahead.
Cast members Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow and David Schwimmer will reprise their roles for a big-screen adaptation 'within the next 18 months', according to insiders. While Cox, 44, LeBlanc, 40, Perry, 39, Kudrow, 45 and Schwimmer, 41, were believed to be keen on the reunion, Aniston, 39, is believed to have dragged her heels.
According to the Daily Mail, the 'highly anticipated' film production of TV series Friends has finally been given the go-ahead. ... more -
Top Gear gets scolded for "highly irresponsible" footage
Hosts Jeremy Clarkson and James May were shown drinking while driving as they tried to make it to the magnetic north pole in their Polar Special. The BBC Trust criticised the show for glamorising the misuse of alcohol.
But, the show's executive producer defended the move saying they were in international waters where drink driving laws don't matter.
Hosts Jeremy Clarkson and James May were shown drinking while driving as they tried to make it to the magnetic north pole in their Pol... more -
Jennifer Aniston & Friends Are Back: The Movie
The highly anticipated film production of TV series Friends has finally been given the go-ahead. Cast members Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow and David Schwimmer will reprise their roles for a big-screen adaptation ‘within the next 18 months’, according to insiders................ The highly anticipated film production of TV series Friends has finally been given the go-ahead. Cast members Jennifer Aniston, Courte... more
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Save the Internet
"The internet has was designed to be an open platform where anyone can create a website and any information can pass through a connection. If big business starts to be selective about what can pass through it will be like when the FCC cracked down on early radio expression and it wasn't long before only commercial radio existed.
The internet needs to stay neutral and not give certain files preference." "The internet has was designed to be an open platform where anyone can create a website and any information can pass through a connect... more -
TV garden could get listed status
The Blue Peter garden and the studios where Top Of The Pops was filmed could get listed status under new proposals
English Heritage is strongly urging the Government to recognise the cultural and architectural importance of the BBC Television Centre in Wood Lane, west London.
The conservation body wants parts of the building and its grounds - including the main studios and the Blue Peter garden - to be granted grade-II listing.
Peter Beacham, English Heritage's heritage protection director, said: "This building is not just architecturally important.
"As one of the first purpose-built television studios in the world, it represents the moment when Britain led Europe into the television age. The Blue Peter garden and the studios where Top Of The Pops was filmed could get listed status under new proposals ... more -
Sex & Violence After 9pm
What is the 9pm watershed? What is it for? And how does it affect what we see on telly? Sam Delaney finds out in a rather peculiar experiment... What is the 9pm watershed? What is it for? And how does it affect what we see on telly? Sam Delaney finds out in a rather peculiar exp... more
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Court Backs Cable Competition
Court Backs Cable Competition
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: June 28, 2008
CINCINNATI (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday upheld the Federal Communications Commission’s authority to set rules meant to make it easier for new cable television competitors to gain local franchises.
Local governments across the country filed legal challenges to agency rules that the F.C.C. said would speed the approval process for new competitors, cap fees paid by new entrants to local governments and ease requirements that competitors build systems that reach every home.
In a series of lawsuits that were consolidated in the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, in Cincinnati, the local governments contended that the F.C.C. had overstepped its authority.
To offer cable television service, a company must negotiate a franchise agreement with the local government. Some companies contended that local governments made unreasonable demands during negotiations and held up applications.
A three-judge panel ruled unanimously Friday for the F.C.C., which it said provided evidence that the local franchising process was “unreasonably impeding competitive entry into the cable television market.”
The commission’s chairman, Kevin J. Martin, said the court ruling vindicated the agency’s action and would help consumers.
“Cable rates are continuing to rise, year after year,” he said. “Over the last 10 years, they’ve more than doubled. And I think it’s critical that we find a way to give consumers some additional choice and some more competition to help control soaring cable prices.”
Plaintiffs’ lawyers were studying the opinion and there was no immediate word on whether they would appeal. They could ask for review by the full appeals court or go to the Supreme Court.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/28/business/media/28cabl... Court Backs Cable Competition By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: June 28, 2008 ... more -
Incriminating evidence surfaces in Rob Lowe nanny case
It looks like the Rob Lowe legal case against former nanny Jessica Gibson could be getting interesting. Court documents have surfaced that paint Gibson as a little more than friendly with a few of the male staff. It looks like the Rob Lowe legal case against former nanny Jessica Gibson could be getting interesting. Court documents have surfaced ... more
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Infomercial scams
I am sitting at my laptop in a hotel in Portland right now on vacation. My television set is tuned in to CNBC, a broadcasting station that, at least until now, I thought was a legitimate broadcasting station. I am watching an infomercial called "John Beck's Free and Clear Real Estate System," which claims that for a small fee, Beck will send you a collection of CDs from his "personal vault" of the most up-to-date property foreclosures available.
Typing his name in on Google quickly revealed that this deal, like many other infomercials was too good to be true. Complaints ranging from people accusing him of having multiple spelling errors in his literature, to empty promises of being able to meet Mr. Beck in person if they are willing to shell over thousands of more dollars to take part in his "private classes."
The thing that irks me the most about this infomercial is that repeatedly throughout the program "actual customers" pop up on the screen saying "I know this seems to good to be true, but this is national television, HOW COULD WE LIE ON NATIONAL TELEVISION!?" What has our country come to that these scams can be aired on major national television channels? 1,000s of reports have been filed with the Better Business Bureau against this guy, yet his program is still aired freely. I am a libertarian and I am all for 1st amendment rights, but blatant lying and taking poor innocent consumers is just plain wrong and frankly I am deeply disappointed. I am sitting at my laptop in a hotel in Portland right now on vacation. My television set is tuned in to CNBC, a broadcasting station... more -
Mary-Kate Olsen Hates Spencer Pratt, He Fires Back!!
Mary-Kate Olsen goes to Letterman to promote her new movie, The Wackness, in which she had a very hot making out scene with Ben Kingsley and ends up talking about Spencer Pratt.
When it came to the subject of media whores, Spencer Pratt came up. She didn’t exactly have warm tender feelings.
David Letterman: “Don’t you think he is a little wormy?”
Mary Kate Olsen: “Yeah. He used to play on the soccer team for um…high school.”
David Letterman: “That guy on the soccer team?”
Olsen: “He does not have a good temper. He walked out of a few games. He would walk off the field. He was like, ‘Me or the coach! ”
Letterman: “Oh, a bad temper on the soccer field?”.............................................. Mary-Kate Olsen goes to Letterman to promote her new movie, The Wackness, in which she had a very hot making out scene with Ben Kingsl... more -
Eva Longoria Parker is Letting Herself Go (Photos)
Desperate Housewives actress Eva Longoria was out to lunch in West Hollywood with her husband Tony Parker and some friends earlier today. They dined at Toast Bakery Cafe. Desperate Housewives actress Eva Longoria was out to lunch in West Hollywood with her husband Tony Parker and some friends earlier tod... more
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Gossip Girl Hits The Beach (Season 2 Spoilers)
Gossip Girl stars Chace Crawford and Leighton Meester have confirmed that the show will be going on vacation next season. They will be filming in the Hamptons, where Serena and her crew will “summer” like true New York socialites. Gossip Girl stars Chace Crawford and Leighton Meester have confirmed that the show will be going on vacation next season. They will be... more
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A Stab at Suburbia
Justin Kirk of "Weeds" shares his opinion on the suburbs and who inhabit them. "Weeds" is on Showtime on Monday nights.
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