The “Daily Ohm” people sent me this on Friday – which I’m trying to keep my mind on. In the Thick of It When we are “in the thick of it,” overwhelmed by too many things that need our attention, it’s important to remember that we are never given more than we can handle. When [...]
Reach Out and Cut the Power
by admin on August 24, 2009 in Entertainment, Santa Barbara, music
The Depeche Mode concert in Santa Barbara had a twist to it. A few minutes in, there was a power outage on the stage for unknown reasons. It was out for about 10-15 minutes. When the show got going again, the big screen behind the band was turned off but all the instruments and overhead [...]
Is There a Reason Why Glenn Beck Cries All the Time?
by admin on August 15, 2009 in Conservatism, Environment, TV
Well maybe this is a reason. I can’t say I’m surprised and I can’t say I’m disappointed. After years of spilling vitriolic hate speech onto the nation’s radio airwaves as well as TV, Glenn Beck is finally getting what he deserves. Here’s a report I found on the TV newsletter called Shoptalk: “About a dozen [...]
Top 3 Things I Did with Greg Voakes on His Recent Vacation
by admin on August 2, 2009 in John Boitnott, fun stuff, greg voakes
Damn what a fun guy Greg Voakes is. The 21 year-old social media dude from Victoria, British Columbia is an absolute blast and hella laid back. He took a one-way flight to Vegas, where he and I proceeded to crash a bachelorette party, go on a roller coaster drunk and walk miles in our dress [...]
My Long Lost Older Brother Hurt by Jackson Coverage
by admin on July 11, 2009 in Entertainment, Media Stuff, NBC, TV, fun stuff
A much taller, possibly slightly goofier, version of myself, Conan O’Brien, is doing very well in his new gig, I think many of us agree. However, there’s small hiccup in recent weeks, in the form of the media coverage surrounding the death of Michael Jackson. One of the recipients of the juicy ratings bonanza has [...]
Will Twitter, YouTube Shape Future of Humanity?
by admin on June 21, 2009 in Facebook, Media Stuff, Social Media, iran, twitter
We’re all hearing a lot about how Twitter and YouTube are playing a role in the future of the Middle East. Let’s get a good look at the numbers that back it up so far. According to social entrepreneurship blogger Nathaniel Whitmore: 2.2 million blog posts have been written about Iran in the past week. [...]
Journalists Wonder What’s Better on Twitter – “First” or “Correct”
by admin on June 19, 2009 in Media Stuff, Social Media, Uncategorized, twitter
I just got back from the 140 Conference in New York. I’m enjoying and appreciating the compliments and the comments from friends and colleagues about my talk at the panel there. One of the most recent comments comes from a friend who doesn’t work in the media at all but has certainly consumed her share [...]
Limo Man Leads Cops on High Speed Chase – then Hits Reverse
by admin on May 2, 2009 in Uncategorized
From TruTV/SmokingGun – After topping speeds of 150 MPH with cops on his tail, a limo driver runs into engine trouble – but then does something nobody expected.read more | digg story
Sexologist Declares May Masturbation Month
by admin on April 29, 2009 in Digg, weird
Yes it is true — a country jaded by sit-ins, smoke-outs and Casual Fridays may still not be ready for the idea of officially sanctioned acts of self-pleasuring.read more | digg story
The Coolest Little House in the City for $700,000
by admin on February 20, 2009 in Uncategorized
If only this 3-bedroom in Lower Pac Heights were abutted by another tall building on the other side — then it’d win the award for most “Little House”-like home in San Francisco. Take a look inside the coolest little house in the city.read more | digg story
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