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Eric Scheske

Eric Scheske

Ho Ho. That's Rich

Ted Turner spoke to CNN employees yesterday about making the network more serious. It now trails Fox in the ratings. But Ted is still proud of his network, calling it his greatest professional achievement and even claiming partial credit for ending the Cold War. When CNN correspondent Christiane Amanpour asked

The Pink Sox

The Bosox continue to provide us with reasons to root for the Yankees. First, five of their players appeared on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. Now, crew members from Queer will throw out the first pitch at Fenway. Link [http://thetrack.bostonherald.com/moreTrack/view.bg?articleid=85953]. And

Disney's Form of PC

The Disney Virtual Kingdom is on-line. It has a filter to protect the kids--from all sorts of words, but not all of them are words you'd normally consider unsuitable for children's ears: > Because the Disney experience is supposed to be kid friendly, interpersonal

The Gentleman

A Southern writer provides this handy list of ten things you must do to be a Southern Gentleman: 1. Open doors. 2. Carry heavy things. 3. Mean it. 4. Make a living. 5. Live your beliefs. 6. Abolish government. 7. Do unto others. 8. Smile. 9. Be responsible. 10. Expect

PC in NFL

San Francisco 49ers running back Garrison Hearst makes an anti-gay comment. The 49ers organization organizes a diversity workshop, intended to educate players about San Fran and all its diversity. So what do you present to a bunch of young, athletic men? Eleanor Smeal recordings? The PR director knew better.

What is the Essence of a Pinata?

Nipping Mexican violence in the bud: Advertisement from kids' page: > This colorful pinata is 24" tall and 15" wide. Kids take turns pulling each string. When the hidden string is pulled, it releases the candy! No violence required! Link [http://birthdayshack.com/]. No coordination required, either!

Wiccan Persecution

Get Religion wrote a nice piece about an Indiana judge who entered an order that prohibits a Wiccan couple from exposing their child to "non-mainstream religious beliefs and rituals." Get Religion responds: > This is an important parents' rights case and is, in a strange way,

TV is Getting Better? A Response

The man behind Filboyink [http://www.filboyink.blogspot.com/] blog wrote to us regarding Eric Scheske's review of Steven Johnson's Everything Bad is Good for You. He raises some good points that challenge the assertion that TV entertainment is getting smarter (better, more sophisticated, whatever): >

The Literate Redneck's Heaven

> Christopher Nelson's new job, which comes with a $100,000 salary and a one-year contract, will be to watch reruns of "The Dukes of Hazzard" weeknights on the Country Music Television cable channel and write blog postings for the network's Web site.

Will He Deal with the Pro-Gay Agenda at ESPN?

Sports Gone Wild, Issue 5,471: > Long-time Washington Post sports editor and columnist George Solomon will become ESPN's first-ever ombudsman beginning July 1. In this newly created position, Solomon will critique decision-making, coverage and presentation for studio and event production, including SportsCenter, ESPN Radio