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Monthly Archives: September 2011
‘Anderson’ Jumps The Shark – On Day Two
Earlier this week, the New York Times ran a piece that questioned whether Anderson Cooper’s new daytime show “Anderson” might diminish the CNN anchor’s journalistic credibility: Some traditionalists may see a risk for Mr. Cooper’s news reputation in diverting himself … Continue reading
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Tagged "Anderson", Anderson Cooper, CNN, jump the shark, Mediaite, New York Times, NPR, Snooki, the Fonz, Wait Wait . . . Don't Tell Me
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Quote o’ the Day (Rick Perry Edition)
(First in what will likely be a limitless series) From Wednesday’s New York Times Political Memo headlined, “Being on Top, Perry Finds, Makes Him Rivals’ Target”: While Mr. Perry received a warm reception from the audience [at Monday’s GOP presidential … Continue reading
Legal Sea Foods In Hot Water With Enviros Over New Ads
They say fish is brain food, but Legal Sea Foods advertising has sometimes been a little too smart for its own good. Like this campaign from 2008 that ran on taxitops: and on MBTA cars: The campaign got Legal a … Continue reading
Seamus Sweepstakes™ Update
Good news! Campaign Outsider’s Seamus Sweepstakes™ (Guess When New York Times Columnist Gail Collins Will Mention Mitt Romney Without Saying He Drove To Canada With His Dog Strapped To The Roof Of His Car And Win Big Prizes!) is alive and … Continue reading
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Tagged Gail Collins, Michael Pahre, Mitt Romney, New York Times, PolitiFact, Seamus Sweepstakes
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Rafa Just Can’t Beat This Guy (U.S. Open Edition)
You really have to feel for Rafael Nadal. He was on rails to become the greatest tennis player of all time (despite his protestations), until the Djokovic Express pulled into the station. And then – Rafa derailed. This latest (sixth … Continue reading
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Tagged Novak Djokovic, Rafa, Rafability, Rafael Nadal, U.S. Open finals
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Splitting The Warren Vote In Methuen
Stop the presses! Mayor Setti Warren Wins the Methuen Straw Poll Newton, MA – Over the weekend, Mayor Warren won the annual Methuen Democratic City Committee straw poll with 63 votes, over Elizabeth Warren who received 56 votes. The complete … Continue reading
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Tagged Elizabeth Warren, Methuen Straw Poll, Scott Brown, Setti Warren, U.S. Senate
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Will Someone Please Save Bill Keller From Himself?
The hardworking staff is starting to feel like the Bill Keller Intervention Squad, but then again someone has to do it. Keller, former executive editor of the New York Times and current op-ed columnist, sticks his pen in his mouth … Continue reading
Rafael Nadal, Please Call Sam Stosur
The was some can of whup-ass Sam Stosur opened on Serena Williams in the U.S. Open women’s final, yeah? Match point: And what would the U.S. Open be without a Seranta – in this case because (via YouTube) “playing … Continue reading
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Tagged can of whup-ass, Novak Djokovic, Rafa, Rafael Nadal, Sam Stosur, Seranta, Serena Williams, U.S.Open
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For Tommy Ashton (II)
Splendid commenters to our remembrance of Tommy Ashton: To the Ashton family: This is Steven Greene basketball referee who works the Tommy Ashton basketball 3 on 3 tournament. I never got the chance to meet you, but you have a … Continue reading
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