Thursday, February 05, 2004
The Column: Feb. 5, 2003
Bewildered Society: Students must attend governance forums
The Ball State Daily News: Feb. 5, 2003 PDF File
Remember: the unedited version will be up tomorrow afternoon. Check back in later today for more conversation about the topic.
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Wednesday, February 04, 2004
In Tomorrow's Daily News
Bewildered Society
Join me tomorrow as I take a look at the new constitution proposed by the University: How will it affect student and faculty sway over University decisions? Why should we care? How will I involve Janet Jackson's nipple?
Find out tomorrow as Bewildered Society continues in the Ball State Daily News.
Right Wing People Suck
Affiliates balk at 'ER' breast shot
In the wake of the controversy over the airing of Janet Jackson's breast during Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show on CBS, affiliates of NBC are rebelling at broadcasting an episode of the drama "ER" set for Thursday due to a scene showing an elderly female patient's breasts, according to a published report.Alright, seriously -- Aren't we getting just a little carried away?
It's one thing for a live broadcast where the camera is a ways away and the shot is immediately switched. It's another to purposely show something on primetime television.
Or is it?
In a drama show like this, where young minds are apt not to be watching, I'm not too worried. Now, start flashin' them boobies up during the middle of Wheel of Fortune, and we've got issues.
Ball State News
Trustees accept sales institute gift, set room and board rates
In other news, the trustees set the basic room and board rate for the 2004-05 academic year at $6,228, a 5.9 percent increase. The increase is necessary to cover rising costs for renovation and maintenance of the residence halls, employee health care, food and supplies.Notice how he didn't mention "value" anywhere in that string of marketing?
“Ball State’s Residence Halls and Dining Services continue to offer excellent value in terms of convenience, quality and care,” said Douglas McConkey, vice president for student affairs and enrollment management. “Our residence halls are safe and secure, and they are focused on providing positive living and learning environments incorporating the latest technology and all at a price that compares very favorably with our peers in the MAC and in Indiana.”
NASA: 'Bigger is better' when it comes to printing
Super-Sized Mars Photos Brought to Earth
PASADENA, Calif. - Thirty pints of ink, 3,000 square feet of photographic paper — and counting.....and to demonstrate what a 50-foot print out of Janet Jackson's tit looks like.
That's what NASA has burned through printing otherworldly, super-sized pictures of Mars that are sent to dozens of museums, many of which display them immediately. It's part of NASA's aggressive effort to promote interest in the Red Planet and the agency's stunning photos.
Irony + Animals = 'UhOh!'
President of Dairy Goat Association Charged With Cruelty:
Daniel Considine, President of the Dairy Goat Association, has been charged with felony mistreatment of animals for allegedly killing baby goats with a claw hammer, performing a caesarian section without anesthesia, and lighting a goat on fire before cutting the animal's throat.This'll be sure to keep P.E.T.A. busy for a while...
Kinky Killing
Husband killed 'for bringing girlfriend home'
A 29-year-old Benoni man who allegedly insisted on sleeping with another woman in front of his wife was allegedly killed by the wife, police said on Monday.Bobbit style... gone horribly wrong.
Captain Sophie Mayisela said the man had brought a girlfriend to his Soga Street residence on Sunday and insisted on sleeping with her in the presence of his wife.
The wife, 24, then stabbed him in the throat with a knife, killing him instantly.
Tuesday, February 03, 2004
'Really - It's All For Fun...'
Mydoom Author: 'Sorry':
The Mydoom variant that joined the original virus in raising havoc on the Internet this week contains a cryptic message in which the author appears to apologize for the malicious code, security experts said Friday. The creator of what anti-virus experts say is the fastest spreading virus ever on the Internet signed Mydoom and Mydoom.B with "andy," and left the following message in the latter version: "I'm just doing my job, nothing personal, sorry."Worse yet, someone needs to state the obvious:
"If he's really sorry, then why did he release it," Michele Morelock, technical support leader for anti-virus software maker Sophos Inc., based in Lynnfield, Mass., said. "I would imagine it's much more tongue-in-cheek than saying I'm really sorry for releasing it."
Why Fort Wayne Can Suck....
Fireworks shows in doubt
The status of Fort Wayne's only two major fireworks displays - the Fourth of July show and the Three Rivers Festival finale - is uncertain.So, the world of corporate takeovers and anti-local event sponsoring has made yet another huge impact on our city's market.
After three-quarters of a century sponsoring the Fourth of July fireworks, The News-Sentinel, the show's organizer and only cash sponsor last year, has decided the cost is no longer worth it. The newspaper's publisher, Mary Jacobus, did say that if a group of committed sponsors, willing to share the financial cost, came forward, "We certainly would consider sponsoring this."
The Three Rivers Festival, scheduled for July 10-18 this summer, may have to find a new location for its show because National City Bank reportedly decided to make its West Berry Street building unavailable to launch the fireworks because of liability concerns. A festival board member, who asked not to be identified, said negotiations on potential new launch sites are under way.
Shame, too. Here we had a chance at being something close to Indy, somewhere down the line.
Community is what brings a city together -- and Fort Wayne has always demonstrated that quite well, in my opinion. Although National City and the NS deserve a slap on the ass for dropping out, it's slightly understandable if they truly feel the way they do about the economy. However, I find the NS slightly more in the clear than National City, whom bought out our hometown bank (Fort Wayne National) years ago. They swore they'd stick with us as a community, and that their dedication to said events would stay in tact.
Liars.
The Three Rivers Festival fireworks are one of Fort Wayne's hidden treasures, launching a fairly nice pyrotechnics display from the top of one of our city's biggest buildings. Even though the food may be pricy and the parking may suck ass (let alone the traffic afterwords), it still brings people together in our little city of churches.
It's still tradition.
It still matters.
TRF losing the fireworks launching spot can be considered a major blow to the festival, but also to the city.
What's next? Johnny Appleseed's burial plot getting moved? Santa Claus and his mega-bulb wreath getting hoisted atop a building some 2,000 miles away? An insurance company moving to....
shit.
Monday, February 02, 2004
This Just In...
We've obtained this picture from the Super Bowl Halftime Show rehearsal earlier last week, revealing who may have been behind the stunt:
Like a Cowboy, Baby....
With all of this t*tty talk, one other fact of last night's game has been pushed by the way-side: Kid Rock's outfit.
Although some considered the move patriotic (remember Bono's hidden Red/White/Blue under his Jacket during the '02 bowl following his band U2's 9|11 tribute?), others found it highly offensive.
I'm torn on the issue, myself... no pun intended.
What do you think?
Google Getting Sued-le
Newsday.com - Google Faces Trademark Suit:
The Internet search engine Google and several other Web companies are being sued in federal court by a window fixtures company over trademark infringement.Google This: Quit Your Bitching.
The suit, filed by American Blind and Wallpaper Factory in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, contends that Google sells key words - such as 'American Blind' or 'decorate today' - to the window company's competitors and manipulates the search engine's results when people search for American Blind to bring up ads from those competitors.
Boobie Bowl Coverage Continues:
According to Blog/Independent Journalist Matt Drudge's DRUDGE REPORT.com, CBS did, indeed, approve last nights stunt as originally reported here last night care of an Aussie article.
News Alert: High School Shooting Kills 1
Teen Killed, Another Shot At Ballou High
WASHINGTON -- A teenager has died after a shooting at Ballou Senior High School in Southeast Washington. James Richardson, 17, died after he was shot in the chest. An 18-year-old was shot in the leg. His wounds are not considered life-threatening.I will congratulate the corporate media for their fine job covering the few school shootings that have taken place in the last few years.
They haven't.
And with good reason: Media outlets have obviously taken precautionary measures by limiting their coverage of such shootings to web reports and small briefs burried within papers and newscasts. This, in hopes of limiting any publicity that current and or future killers may expect to get for pulling such a dumbass stunt.
Bravo to them -- no get back to covering the boobie bowl half time show...
News Alert: FCC Chair Calls for Action
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Home Page
FCC Chairman Michael Powell today issued the following statement:...like Timberlake's grasp of her breast.
“I am outraged at what I saw during the halftime show of the Super Bowl. Like millions of Americans, my family and I gathered around the television for a celebration. Instead, that celebration was tainted by a classless, crass and deplorable stunt. Our nation’s children, parents and citizens deserve better.
“I have instructed the Commission to open an immediate investigation into last night’s broadcast. Our investigation will be thorough and swift.”
Sunday, February 01, 2004
Super Bowl: 'I'm Sorry Ms. Jackson...'
Janet and Justin get hot
IT might be rebadged the Super Boob next year after Justin Timberlake sent the half-time Super Bowl show into X-rated territory by tearing off half of Janet Jackson's bra.
Later it was confirmed that CBS, which broadcasts the Super Bowl and half-time show, had approved the tear-of strip.
Timberlake did his bit to placate irate viewers. "I am sorry that anyone was offended by the wardrobe malfunction during the half-time performance of the Super Bowl," he said. "It was not intentional and is regrettable."
CBS apologizes for breast-baring end to halftime show:CBS apologized on Sunday for an unexpectedly R-rated end to its Super Bowl halftime show, when singer Justin Timberlake tore off part of Janet Jackson's top, exposing her breast.But wait, there's even better news for everyone!
"CBS deeply regrets the incident," spokeswoman LeslieAnne Wade said after the network received several calls about the show.
"We were extremely disappointed by elements of the MTV-produced halftime show," Joe Browne, NFL executive vice president, said. "They were totally inconsistent with assurances our office was given about the content of the show.He acts like that would be a bad thing...
"It's unlikely that MTV will produce another Super Bowl halftime."
More pictures can be found here...perverts.
Super Bowl: Did You Know...?
[Again - another photo sent to me via AIM.]
Patriots LB Chatham levels streaker who runs from security
The second-half kickoff of the Super Bowl was delayed after a man dressed as a referee ran onto the field, stripped down to a G-string and shoes, then started dancing at the 30-yard line. New England Patriots linebacker Matt Chatham leveled the man as he ran from security personnel.Wow, taking a hint from Mr. Timberlake and Mrs. Jackson, I see...
Well, it is proof that the Patriots were on top of things tonight.
CBS, if you are wondering, alluded to the incident once or twice on air but went to a wide shot of the stadium to keep from having a second dose of nudity live on-air.
Another Child... Tortured.
Engineering geek names son version 2.0
HOLLAND, Michigan (AP) -- Tacking Jr. or II onto a boy's name is too common, a new father decided, so the self-described engineering geek took a software approach to naming his newborn son. Jon Blake Cusack talked his wife, Jamie, into naming their son Jon Blake Cusack 2.0.Sounds like this parents need an upgrade.
Oh, Say Can You Be Kidding Me?
One year ago today we lost seven elite members of our nation moments before they were expected to rejoin their families on this earth.
Today, over half of this country stops to watch the sporting world's largest and most respected event.
The NFL made a sincere effort by attempting to recognize and remember NASA, especially in this troubled time for the agency. However, the pregame ceremony could have been done much, much more tastefully.
To CBS: It wasn't about the players: don't show them.
To the NFL: The moon? An astronaut? Why don't you just come out and say "Reelect Bush in '04!"
Oh, but the fly over from the U.S. Military was a nice touch...
...too bad they're under a retractable roof.
Vote Now!
Cast your vote for tonight's best commercial by using the comments below.
[Post game update:]
So, all that time spent watching the game --- and it finally proved its worth towards the end with a somewhat dramatic finish.
But - about those commercials... Sadly no Terry Tate, birds shitting on cards or harmonic frogs.... I can't say we saw a pop culture hit made this Super Bowl, not by far. Perhaps they were trying too hard, or were a little worried about the state of our economy and the consumers that support it.
Regardless, there were still a few good ones that had me laughing out loud:
1) I have to credit Chevy with their "Soap in the Mouth" ad making light of kids who say "shit" at the sight of one of the company's new cars. Clever, dirty and funny... just like me.
2) Staples comes in next with a humorous but dramatic look at the office supply dude in a Mafia-esque light.
3) And what's a Super Bowl without Budweiser bringing us the ref who learned how to ignore his pissed off coaches by getting yelled at by his horribly pissed off wife. The donkey ad was good, too -- but the "jackass" theme was just asking to be touched on.
Your thoughts?
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