Study Shows Younger Crowd Prefers Online News, While Elders Stick with TV
August 17, 2008
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NEW YORK - Fewer Americans are reading newspapers and are instead getting their news online, but television remains the leading source of news in the country, according to a survey released Sunday. Not surprisingly, younger people tend to get more of their news on the Internet, while older folks use traditional media such as television and newspapers, the Pew Research Center’s biannual survey on news consumption habits said.
Watch the Entire John Edwards ABC Interview Here
August 9, 2008
Last night John Edwards appeared on ABC’s “Nightline Friday” and discussed the revelations surrounding his extra affair with Miss Rielle Hunter. During the interview Edwards spoke about how the relationship began, what drove him to adultery, its effect on his political future, and whether or not he was the father of Hunter’s child which many have dubbed as Edwards “love child.” Watch the entire interview here - the video is inside.
Which Network Won the “Creepiest Stock Video of Guns” Award?
June 27, 2008
Here is a pretty funny video from the guys over at 236.com, which has them comparing the differing network news channels, and trying to decide on which network ran “the scariest stock video” pertaining to firearms and the Supreme Courts ruling which came down yesterday.
In a piece titled, “News network stock footage archives are locked and loaded”, they describe what the video is all about:
“Following the Supreme Court’s landmark decision on gun rights, the cable news networks had one crucial task: rounding up the best gun-totin’, pistol-packin’, bullet-blastin’ stock footage they could find to spice up their otherwise boring legal voiceovers.
Did they succeed? Judge for yourself with our roundup of the best gun b-roll used by the networks during the last news cycle.”
And of course, here is the video itself:
“The First Time They Called me a Strategist, I Literally Laughed”: Just Another Day at FOX News
June 25, 2008
FOX News has for a long time now been known for their unwavering support for the GOP, as well as an equally opinionated take on anything “liberal”. It has become more or less the networks calling card - with right wing blow hards, O’Reilly and Hannity acting as head cheerleaders. While political “favoritism” has become common among the competing networks (ie: MSNBC slanting to the left) the practice of misrepresentation, and reporting under false pretenses remains a industry “no no” - however FOX apparently doesn’t feel obligated to abide by these standards either.
Coronary Artery Calcium; the Great Predictor?
June 24, 2008
By: Stephen Elias
From the beginning of time an individual’s age seemed to be the unavoidable clock that would ultimately decide when they pass from this world. But through our medical and technological advances physicians are armed with an array of new tools and diagnostic tests that can help pinpoint health concerns and aim to remedy the vast array of problems with our bodies.
In a study recently published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology medical professionals have concluded that the key to increased longevity lies within the heart, specifically the coronary arteries. Equipped with such knowledge the question remains; why does coronary artery disease remain the number one killer among both men and women in the United States.
What researchers have discovered is that blood supplied to the heart through such arteries can develop hardened plaque, better knows as atherosclerosis, which can lead to heart attacks. This coronary artery plaque is composed of calcium, and using computer tomography (CT) scans we now have the ability to measure the amount of plaque contained within the artery walls. Utilizing these scans, patients are then given a “Coronary artery calcium score” which helps to quantify the health of the arteries, meaning the lower score the healthier the heart is.
The study conducted in Tennessee and California measured the scores of participants age 70 and older. After completion of the scan, each participant was given their individual score and studied over the next six years. As expected the younger the participant was the longer they lived, but the significant portion of the study yielded a much greater discovery; the coronary artery calcium score helped researchers predict who would die and who wouldn’t during the six years regardless of age and other medical issues.
With this knowledge it has been concluded that an older person with a lower calcium score may outlive a younger person with a higher calcium score. This breakthrough now aims to help physicians shift their focus from age to coronary artery calcium scores in helping to identify seniors at risk for heart issues. As always though, regardless of age, the key to having a healthy heart includes diet, exercise, lifestyle, and regular physician visits.
The Sad Reality of “Offshore Drilling”
June 24, 2008
There has been a lot of talk lately regarding whether or not the U.S. should begin “offshore drilling” as a measure to ease the energy crunch we currently find ourselves knee-deep in. The plan, which would include drilling in and around various sections of the U.S. coastline is widely supported by the GOP, and as you would expect, opposed to by nearly every Democrat in both the House and Senate.
The Internet Is So ‘Elitist’: Tracking Political Websites & Their Party Affiliation
June 24, 2008
Earlier this morning I stumbled across a fascinating article that discussed the political “blog-o-sphere” (I hate that word, mainly b/c many of the sites aren’t even ‘blogs’) and where they fell in terms of the ideological scale ranging from “very liberal”, all the way to the far right, “very conservative.” The results were somewhat surprising, mainly because they manages to debunk an argument often heard from those on the right that claims; “internet politics is dominated by liberals“. That argument, is simply not true (surprise, surprise a conservative argument proven completely wrong), the result is a tight, “pretty” map that shows a decided red/blue (conservative/liberal) split in the US political blogosphere.
While Race Relations are Not Perfect: Poll Shows That we are Heading in the Right Direction
June 22, 2008
Newly released numbers tell a story that finds itself in stark contrast too what so many in the “baby boomer” generation (you know who I am talking about; parents, friends parents, aunts, uncles, etc.) say regarding Obama’s chances, our country in all reality is more then just open to the idea, in fact roughly 90% of white American’s are fine with the idea of a black man becoming the President of the United States.
John Stewart On the Mainstream Medias Coverage of the Iowa Flooding
June 19, 2008
Watch as the “Daily Shows” Jon Stewart pokes fun at the medias “intense” coverage of the Iowa flooding nightmare. Stewart points out, in only a way he can pull off, how the mainstream media gave this natural disaster multiple nicknames with the likes of “the flood of the century,” “the great flood of ‘08,” “a 500-year flood,” “a 1,000-year flood,” and “the worst flooding in the Midwest since the last record flood15 years ago.”
He also managed to highlight the “on air” talent who were in Iowa covering the story, and their fondness for literally placing themselves in the flood - I mean we are talking “waist deep” in the story. As usual hilarity ensues as Mr. Stewart continue to prove himself as somewhat of a whistle blower in regards to the more inane practices the mainstream media has seemingly feel in love with here in America.
New Poll Shows Obama Out Front & Why That Isn’t Necessarily a Good Thing for Democrats
June 18, 2008
ABC News and the Washington Post have released their latest Nation wide Presidential poll, which was comprised via telephone interview from June 12th-15th. The sample size was sufficient in size, with 1,125 registered voters answering a litany of questions regarding the candidates, the policies, and the overall direction of our country. The finding show that Barack Obama currently currently leads John McCain 48%-42%. Obama’s margin of lead has managed to remain pretty much the same, 6 points, however both McCain and Barack have seen a small slide in their support (Obama led McCain 51%-44% last month.) Also touched on were the similarities and differences this election has with the 2004 Kerry/Bush contest, which may in fact surprise many in terms of the similarities in polling data, approval/disapproval rating, Iraq, the Economy, etc.
