Re: [BREAKING] Dow dips below 10000

2008-10-06 Thread Richard de Give
Why, that would be like saying the Bush administration made a mistake ... we all know that never happens! --- On Mon, 10/6/08, Thomas Allen Heald, Esquire <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Thomas Allen Heald, Esquire <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [BREAKING] Dow dips below 1 To: wnndl@goog

Re: [BREAKING] Dow in free-fall again

2008-10-10 Thread Richard de Give
You are must more courageous than I by even looking ... did our governent even look before it lept into the bailout which seems to have done the opposite of what was intended? --- On Thu, 10/9/08, Deborah Speer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Deborah Speer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [

Re: [BREAKING] Dow in free-fall again

2008-10-10 Thread Richard de Give
And that kit bag thing ... is that product placement for "Knight Rider?" Rich --- On Thu, 10/9/08, Thomas Allen Heald, Esquire <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Thomas Allen Heald, Esquire <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [BREAKING] Dow in free-fall again To: wnndl@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday

(CANADIANA) And lo, there is peace in the Great White North ...

2008-10-12 Thread Richard de Give
We have a new "Hockey Night in Canada" theme: http://www.cbc.ca/arts/story/2008/10/11/hockeynight-anthemchallenge.html links to the new tune on page above ,,, but for comparison purposes, here's one of many youtube links to the old one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CICnWio2TpA&feature=related

(Baseballdeadpool) To Rose and Deb ;P

2008-10-15 Thread Richard de Give
Rollins, Hamels lead Phillies into World Series Eds: APNewsNow. Phillies 5, Dodgers 1. By JOHN NADEL AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jimmy Rollins got the Phillies rollin’ with a leadoff homer and they kept right on going. Next stop, the World Series. Rollins homered in the first inning, Col

(Palin) Barenaked politics

2008-10-16 Thread Richard de Give
Palin lookalike strippers to strut in pageant LAS VEGAS (AP) — Some spectacled strippers are looking to score some votes of their own, just for looking like Sarah Palin. A Sin City strip club says it plans to host a lookalike contest in honor of the GOP vice presidential nominee, and is bringi

Re: Sarah doing Tina doing Sarah (fwd)

2008-10-17 Thread Richard de Give
Agreed ... yet AP has the story. WASHINGTON (AP) _ Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is set to appear on this week's broadcast of "Saturday Night Live," the entertainment show that has featured a popular parody of the Alaska governor by former cast member Tina Fey. Palin will a

Re: [ELECTION] Ok, so where...

2008-11-04 Thread Richard de Give
We wouldn't want an early call to affect important issues on the West Coast, such as this one: George Bush sewage plant on San Francisco ballot SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Voters here have a chance to memorialize President Bush’s legacy by renaming a San Francisco sewage plant after him. If San Franci

Re: [ELECTORAL] Pennsylvania

2008-11-04 Thread Richard de Give
As is CNN --- On Tue, 11/4/08, Joseph Nebus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Joseph Nebus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [ELECTORAL] Pennsylvania > To: wnndl@googlegroups.com > Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 5:00 PM > On Nov 5, 2008, at 8:56 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > Virginia

Re: [ELECTORAL] Pennsylvania

2008-11-04 Thread Richard de Give
ECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [ELECTORAL] Pennsylvania > To: wnndl@googlegroups.com > Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 5:43 PM > NPR also called PA > > On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 8:43 PM, Richard de Give > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > >

Re: [ELECTORAL] Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, New York

2008-11-04 Thread Richard de Give
ct: Re: [ELECTORAL] Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, New York > To: wnndl@googlegroups.com > Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 6:01 PM > On Nov 5, 2008, at 9:50 AM, Richard de Give wrote: > > > Feel like I must contribute something ... first > election night I've > > w

Re: [ELECTORAL] Iowa

2008-11-04 Thread Richard de Give
Being cautious abouf Florida? You mean they finally learned their lesson from 2000? Rich (can project Hanford West a winner in girls tennis playoffs, volleyball teams are in outlying precints and the pizza doesn't get to the newsroom until 8:30!) --- On Tue, 11/4/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL

Re: [ELECTORAL] Asian markets up on the news

2008-11-04 Thread Richard de Give
And, of course, the broader-based TOPIX is at 951.88, up 41.180 --- On Tue, 11/4/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [ELECTORAL] Asian markets up on the news > To: wnndl@googlegroups.com > Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 7:2

(election) Coop and William

2008-11-04 Thread Richard de Give
William, in Chicago, appears in CNN studios as a hologram ... both Trekish and WNNish! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "World News Now Discussion List" group. To post to this group, send email to w

(election) CNN sez ...

2008-11-04 Thread Richard de Give
Obama! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "World News Now Discussion List" group. To post to this group, send email to wnndl@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTEC

Re: [ELECTORAL] Bush

2008-11-04 Thread Richard de Give
I'll even settle for the Frank Caliendo version ... Rich (projecting Hanford and Kings Christian volleyball winners ... Lemoore likely the only other one I'll hear from). --- On Tue, 11/4/08, Deborah Speer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Deborah Speer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [EL

Re: BBC CALLS FOR OBAMA

2008-11-04 Thread Richard de Give
Bush Twins Party Hour ... Life after Pennsylvania Ave.! --- On Tue, 11/4/08, Rose Auerbach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Rose Auerbach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: BBC CALLS FOR OBAMA > To: wnndl@googlegroups.com > Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 9:22 PM > I've spent most of the pas

Re: Down-ballot issues

2008-11-04 Thread Richard de Give
Having spent nearly four years in Arizona, I'd agree. I never got to meet him while I was there, since he only made it out to Lake Havasu City once, but he always impressed me as a true gentleman in a profession where they're lacking. I wish that McCain were running, not the one mouthing the sa

(bush) Loses White House and a sewer plant

2008-11-04 Thread Richard de Give
Measure R-Bush Sewage Plant San Francisco 366 of 580 precincts - 63 percent Yes, 45,590 - 31 percent x-No, 100,146 - 69 percent --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "World News Now Discussion List" gro

(election) Sacramento gets backcourt help

2008-11-05 Thread Richard de Give
Mostly for the amusement of Mike Ward ... Former NBA star wins Sacramento mayor race By JUDY LIN Associated Press Writer SACRAMENTO (AP) — As the nation swept its first black president into office, Sacramento did the same in City Hall. Former NBA All-Star Kevin Johnson defeated two-term incumben

Re: [BREAKING] We have a Chief of Staff

2008-11-06 Thread Richard de Give
Ah, but the quick turnaround award again goes to South Park ... boom, baby! Rich --- On Wed, 11/5/08, Deborah Speer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Deborah Speer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [BREAKING] We have a Chief of Staff To: wnndl@googlegroups.com Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2008, 12:

Re: President Obama

2008-11-06 Thread Richard de Give
And, of course, there had to be this: http://www.punahou.edu/page.cfm?p=6

Re: [ELECTORAL] President Obama

2008-11-06 Thread Richard de Give
I think that's what bothered me most about the whole Yes-on-8 thing. Here they are, supposedly motiviated by love of God, yet who named them God? And the way truth was stretched in the radio ads? (Can't comment on TV, I watch as little non-DVR'ed local TV as possible, and I've been working a lot

Re: [politics] that Palin

2008-11-13 Thread Richard de Give
But does she know who's buried in Grant's Tomb? Or can she name the state whose capital is Oklahoma City? Rich (say the secret word, the duck will fly down ... and it's suppertime at the Palin's) --- On Thu, 11/13/08, Jim O'Connell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Jim O'Connell <[EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: healthwatch: AG Mukasey collapses during DC speech

2008-11-20 Thread Richard de Give
AP sez he's at George Washington University Hospital, condition not immediately known. rich (waiting for volleyball scores) --- On Thu, 11/20/08, danny burstein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: danny burstein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: healthwatch: AG Mukasey collapses during DC speech >

Re: [media] Associated Press to cut 10 pct jobs in '09

2008-11-21 Thread Richard de Give
And think of the savings that can be made on the Britney Desk! --- On Fri, 11/21/08, Steven Otte <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Steven Otte <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [media] Associated Press to cut 10 pct jobs in '09 To: wnndl@googlegroups.com Date: Friday, November 21, 2008, 5:55 AM The

Re: it's getting to that TV season again...

2008-11-21 Thread Richard de Give
Sydney Biddle Barrows, animated? --- On Fri, 11/21/08, danny burstein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: danny burstein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: it's getting to that TV season again... To: "wnn" Date: Friday, November 21, 2008, 1:24 PM NBC Blue Network, Tuesday 25-Nov-2007, 8 pm [a] "A Charli

(noise) Baby, if you've ever wondered ...

2008-11-29 Thread Richard de Give
Station takes call letters of TV show CINCINNATI (AP) — WKRP is back on the air in Cincinnati — but this time it’s for real. A low-power TV station has changed its call letters to WKRP, the same as the fictional radio station in the 1970s hit series “WKRP in Cincinnati.” The station changed its

Re: NBC cutting 500 including Mullen

2008-12-05 Thread Richard de Give
Gotta be Art ... there are reasons we haven't heard of him since the 1969 World Series ... --- On Thu, 12/4/08, Jim O'Connell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Jim O'Connell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: NBC cutting 500 including Mullen To: wnndl@googlegroups.com, wnndl@googlegroups.com Date:

Re: Free Republic Brings You the News (BARF ALERT!)

2008-12-05 Thread Richard de Give
The Sunshine Girl, maybe? --- On Thu, 12/4/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Free Republic Brings You the News (BARF ALERT!) To: wnndl@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, December 4, 2008, 10:40 PM For some reason, this is the o

Re: NBC cutting 500 including Mullen

2008-12-05 Thread Richard de Give
I hear ya Deb. I ditched the copy desk back in August to go back into sports for the first time in 15 years and it's still a bit of a culture shock. How did I become "Mr. de Give" to the coaches all of a sudden? and trying to remember that if a kid is holding a baby on a lap, it does not necesai

Re: NBC cutting 500 including Mullen

2008-12-06 Thread Richard de Give
game on a stringer basis. Rich --- On Fri, 12/5/08, Mike Ward <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Mike Ward <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: NBC cutting 500 including Mullen To: wnndl@googlegroups.com Date: Friday, December 5, 2008, 8:15 PM Richard de Give wrote: > I hear ya Deb. I d

Re: [QUAKE] Earth moves under Californian feet

2008-12-06 Thread Richard de Give
It's out in the middle of the Mojave desert, between LA and Vegas. Rich --- On Fri, 12/5/08, Jim Ellwanger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Jim Ellwanger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [QUAKE] Earth moves under Californian feet To: wnndl@googlegroups.com Date: Friday, December 5, 2008, 9:34 PM

Re: [DEADPOOL] Sunny-side Down

2008-12-06 Thread Richard de Give
When Sunny gets blue ... --- On Sat, 12/6/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [DEADPOOL] Sunny-side Down > To: wnndl@googlegroups.com > Date: Saturday, December 6, 2008, 12:34 PM > Sunny von Bulow dead after 28 years in coma

(Blagojevich) Get your tickets now!

2008-12-10 Thread Richard de Give
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas Wranglers are “honoring” Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich by giving a prime game seat to the highest bidder. Along with the seat, the minor league hockey club will dress its players in black-and-white prison striped uniforms. The team says the uniforms will have mock

Re: [MEDIADEADPOOL] Bad time to be a Cubs fan

2008-12-10 Thread Richard de Give
Just had a round of cutbacks in Bakersfield, too. They sent someone up here to cover the Bako Foothill-Hanford game, so I asked him if their department had been hit. Turns out he was the victim and was covering the game as a stringer. Ain't I effing sensitive? Rich (where we just did hire anot

Re: Here Tom. Hear Doug Stephan.

2008-12-15 Thread Richard de Give
And Doug Stephan, whoever the hell he is, is a threat because? --- On Mon, 12/15/08, satrn...@sbcglobal.net wrote: From: satrn...@sbcglobal.net Subject: Re: Here Tom. Hear Doug Stephan. To: wnndl@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, December 15, 2008, 12:31 PM And you are . ? --Deb --- On Mon

Re: Here Tom. Hear Doug Stephan.

2008-12-15 Thread Richard de Give
Ward Subject: Re: Here Tom. Hear Doug Stephan. To: wnndl@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, December 15, 2008, 1:30 PM Richard de Give wrote: > And Doug Stephan, whoever the hell he is, is a threat because? I have no idea if he's any sort of threat to anyone or anything (I'd assume not), but

(Noise) Soccer ... not for the birds

2008-12-18 Thread Richard de Give
But just a reminder, as per the YKW, we're not a World Cup scores server: Soccer kick kills grazing pigeon BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentine soccer player Gaston Aguirre killed a pigeon with a single shot — right off his foot. “I kicked the ball and, poor pigeon,” the San Lorenzo defende

(deadpool) Six feet Deep Throat

2008-12-18 Thread Richard de Give
W. Mark Felt, Watergate ’Deep Throat,’ dies at 95 SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — The former FBI second-in-command who revealed himself as “Deep Throat” 30 years after he tipped off reporters to the Watergate scandal that toppled a president has died. W. Mark Felt was 95. John D. O’Connor, a family fr

Re: The shoe fits

2008-12-22 Thread Richard de Give
Are you sure? Maybe he threw a pair of loafers? Rich --- On Sun, 12/21/08, Thomas Allen Heald, Esquire wrote: From: Thomas Allen Heald, Esquire Subject: Re: The shoe fits To: wnndl@googlegroups.com Date: Sunday, December 21, 2008, 8:24 PM Dennis Brumm wrote: > At 07:40 PM 12/21/2008, you wrot

Re: Thalia on Caroline on CBS

2008-12-22 Thread Richard de Give
Talk about your makeovers --- On Sun, 12/21/08, Steve Rhodes wrote: From: Steve Rhodes Subject: Thalia on Caroline on CBS To: wnndl@googlegroups.com Date: Sunday, December 21, 2008, 8:58 PM http://youtube.com/watch?v=o2rdDOLMywg -- Steve Rhodes http://flickr.com/photos/ari/ photos

(babypool) It's a boy ... and what a name!

2008-12-29 Thread Richard de Give
Palin’s daughter gives birth to son named Tripp ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The daughter of former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin has given birth to a son, a magazine reported Monday. Bristol Palin, 18, gave birth to Tripp Easton Mitchell Johnston on Sunday, People magazine reported online

RE: (babypool) It's a boy ... and what a name!

2008-12-30 Thread Richard de Give
The twins? Simon and Gar Farkle ... (the things that cross the mind when you can't get out of night shift before day side comes in ...) Rich --- On Tue, 12/30/08, Dennis Brumm wrote: From: Dennis Brumm Subject: RE: (babypool) It's a boy ... and what a name! To: wnndl@googlegroups.com Date: T

Re: quick ques: who here is our Left Coast Pacifica junkie?

2009-01-02 Thread Richard de Give
I think it goes without saying that Nowbie=Polka Junkie ... Rich --- On Fri, 1/2/09, danny burstein wrote: From: danny burstein Subject: quick ques: who here is our Left Coast Pacifica junkie? To: "wnn" Date: Friday, January 2, 2009, 12:59 AM My mind is playing tricks on me. Thanks ___

(Royters) And the weather guy's tie has to go too ...

2009-01-06 Thread Richard de Give
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090107/wl_nm/us_mexico_drugs Gunmen throw grenade at Mexican TV station

Re: [DEADPOOL] Like rats off a sinking White House

2009-01-06 Thread Richard de Give
Just didn't want to leave the White House ... although Barney has had a suspicious look of late --- On Tue, 1/6/09, Thomas Allen Heald wrote: From: Thomas Allen Heald Subject: [DEADPOOL] Like rats off a sinking White House To: wnndl@googlegroups.com Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 9:02 PM

Re: Joe the Journalist

2009-01-07 Thread Richard de Give
So the Web site pjtv is what they wear when they blog, not a tribute to the late, still beloved, Mr. Jennings? Thank goodness! Rich (and the polka fund thanks you too) --- On Wed, 1/7/09, Thomas Heald, Esquire wrote: > From: Thomas Heald, Esquire > Subject: Re: Joe the Journalist > To: wnndl

Re: The industry is in the hole...

2009-01-09 Thread Richard de Give
Sounds like they don't have enough to cover their rears --- On Thu, 1/8/09, Thomas Heald, Esquire wrote: From: Thomas Heald, Esquire Subject: The industry is in the hole... To: wnndl@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, January 8, 2009, 3:46 PM Porn industry, citing limp economy, seeks its own

(deadpool) Don't stay up for death, it's not worth it

2009-01-09 Thread Richard de Give
Before there was WNN, there was "Creature Features:" http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/01/09/DDQS15665F.DTL Bob Wilkins, the cigar-wielding host of "Creature Features," the late-night movie show that aired on KTVU's Channel 2 through the 1970s, died Wednesday in Reno from comp

Re: KAAAAAAAHHNN!! is gone

2009-01-14 Thread Richard de Give
Rich Corinthian Leather, even and Welcome to Fantasy Island! uh ... Rich --- On Wed, 1/14/09, Michael King wrote: From: Michael King Subject: Re: KAAAHHNN!! is gone To: wnndl@googlegroups.com Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 1:38 PM So will the inside of his casket be lined with Fi

RE: not enough room left in the Dead Pool today, so he's just on standby

2009-01-14 Thread Richard de Give
Either that, or the lady was thinking of a Mighty Wurlitzer Rich --- On Wed, 1/14/09, Dennis Brumm wrote: From: Dennis Brumm Subject: RE: not enough room left in the Dead Pool today, so he's just on standby To: wnndl@googlegroups.com Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 6:09 PM At 04:40 P

Re: [What!!!!] Oath

2009-01-20 Thread Richard de Give
Really ... I mean, he's been President three whole hours, ya know? What are the troops still doing in Iraq? Where's my stimulus check? Why isn't the BCS fixed yet? Geez, what a flop already! ;) Rich (emoticon added in case no one understands satire) --- On Tue, 1/20/09, Mark Sunshine wrote: Fr

RE: Ted Kennedy

2009-01-20 Thread Richard de Give
Coop and CNN reporting Byrd also had "medical issues." Deadpool doubleheader day, anyone? --- On Tue, 1/20/09, Mary Block wrote: From: Mary Block Subject: RE: Ted Kennedy To: wnndl@googlegroups.com Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2009, 11:54 AM seems to be the Senator who was taken ill and remove

Re: [Breaking] [Oath] Do overs!

2009-01-22 Thread Richard de Give
Quick ... how long will it take for the righties to find something else wrong with Obama? Rich --- On Wed, 1/21/09, tlc wrote: From: tlc Subject: [Breaking] [Oath] Do overs! To: wnndl@googlegroups.com Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 4:53 PM Breaking news banner at - http://www.msnbc.msn.

Re: [Breaking] [Oath] Do overs!

2009-01-22 Thread Richard de Give
There is no boundry to the asshole he is. And so it goes, Kevin Brabant (Found out yesterday that a friend of mine was in DC and died on the way to the ceremonyRIP Kay) kbrab...@aol.com -----Original Message- From: Richard de Give To: wnndl@googlegroups.com Sent: Thu, 22

(Noise) Don't stick it to the USA!

2009-01-28 Thread Richard de Give
Even though we are not a World Cup scores server ... Radio Shack won’t sponsor Mexican voodoo campaign By PETER ORSI Associated Press Writer MEXICO CITY (AP) — RadioShack Corp. will not sponsor a Mexican newspaper’s promotional campaign inviting fans to prick voodoo dolls to boost the nation’s

(Super Bowl) Obama takes sides

2009-01-29 Thread Richard de Give
... but does he know Rush is a Steelers fan? Obama rooting for Steelers in Super Bowl WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said he’s pulling for the Pittsburgh Steelers over the Arizona Cardinals in football’s biggest game on Sunday — and he did so with a politician’s touch. Obama said Thu

(Soup or Bowl) Wardrobe Malfunction II

2009-02-02 Thread Richard de Give
Station says porn clip interrupted Super Bowl By MARK CARLSON Associated Press Writer PHOENIX (AP) — A Tucson television station’s broadcast of the Super Bowl on Sunday was interrupted for some viewers by about 10 seconds of pornographic material, the station said. KVOA TV in Tucson released a s

Re: [SNL] is it a real commercial, or an SNL parody. You decide

2009-02-02 Thread Richard de Give
I was wondering the same thing when I saw it come on late in the game ... Rich --- On Mon, 2/2/09, danny burstein wrote: > From: danny burstein > Subject: [SNL] is it a real commercial, or an SNL parody. You decide > To: "wnn" > Date: Monday, February 2, 2009, 12:25 AM > MacGuyver vs. MacG

Re: [TRADES] Forecast calls for falling pink slips

2009-02-04 Thread Richard de Give
... and a warning to all who do not respect the power of the NTI. Rich --- On Wed, 2/4/09, damonb...@gmail.com wrote: From: damonb...@gmail.com Subject: [TRADES] Forecast calls for falling pink slips To: "WNNDL" Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2009, 10:14 AM I guess the Weather Channel is final

Re: [ADMIN] Temporarily going under

2009-02-12 Thread Richard de Give
In anticipation of your speedy recovery, we will let you throw out the first pitch in October. Rich --- On Wed, 2/11/09, Rose Auerbach wrote: From: Rose Auerbach Subject: [ADMIN] Temporarily going under To: wnndl@googlegroups.com Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 8:35 PM I'm having surgery

Re: Temporarily going under

2009-02-12 Thread Richard de Give
They look just like the outfits Obi-wan wears in "Star Wars." Rich --- On Thu, 2/12/09, kbrab...@aol.com wrote: > From: kbrab...@aol.com > Subject: Re: Temporarily going under > To: wnndl@googlegroups.com > Date: Thursday, February 12, 2009, 1:55 PM > Snuggie is our family's favorite joke at

(deadpool) Socks it to her ...

2009-02-21 Thread Richard de Give
Socks, the Clintons’ White House cat, dies By KASEY JONES Associated Press Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Socks, the White House cat during the Clinton administration who waged war on Buddy the pup, has died. He was around 18. Socks had lived with Bill Clinton’s secretary, Betty Currie, in Hollywood, Md

(mediawatch) Philly newspaper history ... Chapter 11

2009-02-22 Thread Richard de Give
Philly newspaper owner files for Chapter 11 By BOB LENTZ Associated Press Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The owner of The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sunday in an effort to restructure its debt load. Philadelphia Newspapers Inc., owned

(media deathwatch) Blues at the Green*

2009-02-24 Thread Richard de Give
Troubled San Francisco paper in danger of closing By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Business Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Chronicle joined the lengthening list of imperiled newspapers Tuesday as its owner set out to purge the payroll and slash other expenses in a last-ditch effort to revers

Re: (media deathwatch) Blues at the Green*

2009-02-25 Thread Richard de Give
ish I had. > > Cheers, as we watch our industry implode before our eyes, > --Deb > > > --- On Tue, 2/24/09, Joseph Nebus > wrote: > > > From: Joseph Nebus > > Subject: Re: (media deathwatch) Blues at the Green* > > To: wnndl@googlegroups

(media deadpool) The Rocky

2009-02-27 Thread Richard de Give
www.rockymountainnews.com ... video show is worth the 21+ minutes if you care about the future of journalism ... --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "World News Now Discussion List" group. To post to thi

Re: [DEADPOOLWATCH] Casket Search

2009-02-27 Thread Richard de Give
The casket should be taken to the cemetery on a Budweiser wagon pulled by the Clydesdales, of course ... Rich --- On Fri, 2/27/09, danny burstein wrote: > From: danny burstein > Subject: Re: [DEADPOOLWATCH] Casket Search > To: wnndl@googlegroups.com > Date: Friday, February 27, 2009, 2:19 P

Re: [deadpool] and now the rest .......

2009-02-28 Thread Richard de Give
--- On Sat, 2/28/09, kbrab...@aol.com wrote: > > Kevin Brabant (btw, rych...great deadpool line) > kbrab...@aol.com Yes, better than "Stand by for death!" or "Good day!" Rich --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed

RE: [deadpool] and now the rest .......

2009-03-01 Thread Richard de Give
Even Sam Donaldson even filled in for PH when he had the throat problem earlier in the decade. I was driving though Oregon one day on vacation back then and there was Sam, working hard to read Paul Harvey's stories. But, they used recordings of PH doing the commercials, which, I'm guessing, was

Re: [DEATHWATCH] ABC Radio & The Economy

2009-03-06 Thread Richard de Give
Still remembering the day a couple of years ago when we got the sales pitch for possible Lee employee stock purchase and bypassing it. Good move ... after all, one of Lee's claims to fame is a reporter from one of their papers was killed, along with the rest, with Custer at Little Big Horn. (An

(mediawatch) Post Online Intelligencer?

2009-03-06 Thread Richard de Give
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/402470_onlinepi06.html Hearst makes offers to staff online-only P-I By DAN RICHMAN P-I REPORTER Staffers chosen to participate in an online-only version of the Seattle P-I were notified of their selection Wednesday and Thursday. The selections indicate The He

Re: ,,,,,of the story...

2009-03-06 Thread Richard de Give
Got this feeling there's gonna be more "formula" news -- car crashes, overreaction to someone just accused of child molestation, canned health and financial reports, 10 minutes of weather (even on sunny, clear days), the scores (if they haven't given up on a sports segment completely, figuring

Re: ,,,,,of the story...

2009-03-07 Thread Richard de Give
days to > the 10 days previously announced. > > > > -Original Message- > From: Richard de Give > Sent: Mar 6, 2009 2:54 PM > To: wnndl@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: ,of the story... > > > > > > Got this feeling there's go

Re: ,,,,,of the story...

2009-03-07 Thread Richard de Give
It brings to mind the first comment on sfgate.com when Hearst announced the possible closure of the Chronicle. It was something to the effect that "if you would become a conservative paper instead of the leftist commie rag you are now, then you wouldn't be having this problem." Hello? The econ

(mediawatch) A little less buzz

2009-03-09 Thread Richard de Give
http://www.fresnobee.com/updates/story/1248784.html McClatchy to cut 1,600 jobs nationwide Monday, Mar. 09, 2009 The Sacramento Bee Sacramento-based newspaper publisher The McClatchy Co. said today it is cu

Re: [ALUMNI] David Muir is hot!

2009-03-12 Thread Richard de Give
Not to forget this, regarding WTVH ... http://www.syracuse.com/today/index.ssf/2009/03/former_kid_in_the_newsroom_rem.html --- On Thu, 3/12/09, Thomas Heald, Esquire wrote: > From: Thomas Heald, Esquire > Subject: [ALUMNI] David Muir is hot! > To: wnndl@googlegroups.com > Date: Thursday, Ma

Re: it's a fishwrap: Seattle P-I to publish last edition Tuesday

2009-03-16 Thread Richard de Give
Reporters and editors out, community bloggers in ... wonder if that would have been the business model for the SF Chronicle? Hurrah for the Blethens ... I think! --- On Mon, 3/16/09, danny burstein wrote: From: danny burstein Subject: it's a fishwrap: Seattle P-I to publish last edition Tues

Re: it's a fishwrap: Seattle P-I to publish last edition Tuesday

2009-03-16 Thread Richard de Give
May as well make it a doubleheader, with the New Orleans Times-Picayune ... --- On Mon, 3/16/09, Doug Elrod wrote: -Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu) P.S. Do we get to find out what an "Intelligencer" is now? And if it's over, does that mean we're entering the Post-Post-Intelligencer age? --~-

Re: [NOISE] Bombs Away

2009-03-22 Thread Richard de Give
--- On Sun, 3/22/09, satrn...@sbcglobal.net wrote: > > The exchange happened just before the NCAA basketball show > featuring Tirrell, along with broadcasters Jon Miller and > Ken Miller. The show followed Cotlar's regular morning > drive-time show. > Presumably NOT the former ABC News co

Re: [NOISE] Bombs Away

2009-03-23 Thread Richard de Give
There's got to be a link to this broadcast gem somewhere ... Rich --- On Sun, 3/22/09, satrn...@sbcglobal.net wrote: From: satrn...@sbcglobal.net Subject: Re: [NOISE] Bombs Away To: wnndl@googlegroups.com Date: Sunday, March 22, 2009, 11:35 PM --- On Sun, 3/22/09, Dennis Brumm wrote: >

RE: [NOISE] Bombs Away

2009-03-23 Thread Richard de Give
, March 23, 2009, 5:22 AM > -Original Message- > From: wnndl@googlegroups.com [mailto:wn...@googlegroups.com] > On Behalf Of Richard de Give > Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 4:13 AM > To: wnndl@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: [NOISE] Bombs Away > > There's got to be

another media deathwatch: Ann Arbor News

2009-03-23 Thread Richard de Give
We saw the same thing in San Francisco when the Chronicle talked about folding. Of course there's always a few right-wingers who will drink a toast or two to that commie liberal rag biting the dust, and a few who will say if the paper were to "become conservative," it would gain in popularity. U

(media) Where in the hospital is ... Matt Lauer

2009-03-24 Thread Richard de Give
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gRbiIG-Nh0qN4mQ0PzgeeRaaURgQD974GU680 Matt Lauer has shoulder surgery after bike spill 4 hours ago NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Lauer is recovering from surgery to repair the shoulder he separated when he fell off his bike while avoiding a deer that jumped

Re: Sham-Ouch

2009-03-28 Thread Richard de Give
But in light of current events, we've got to ask ... do we know where that shamwow has been? Rich --- On Sat, 3/28/09, damonb...@gmail.com wrote: From: damonb...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Sham-Ouch To: wnndl@googlegroups.com Date: Saturday, March 28, 2009, 9:05 AM Poor timing for Tim Rickard, wh

Re: Asha found

2009-04-02 Thread Richard de Give
with the time difference, she can lead the whole newsroom in the polka on fridays! Rich --- On Thu, 4/2/09, danny burstein wrote: From: danny burstein Subject: Re: Asha found To: wnndl@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, April 2, 2009, 3:58 AM On Thu, 2 Apr 2009, Greg Stanko wrote: > The last b

Re: [NOISE] WNN's Facebook presence

2009-04-03 Thread Richard de Give
Can we call up the Elite Guard to counter the number of "Vinita is so cute" posts that seem in violation of the spirit of the YKW? And tonight, it ought to be the Eddie Layton polka from the old Yankee Stadium ... we can dream, I guess. Rich --- On Thu, 4/2/09, damonb...@gmail.com wrote: Fro

(Peacock) Jay, Jay whatdya say? No-WHDH

2009-04-03 Thread Richard de Give
http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/04/03/whdh_tv_snubs_leno_as_10_pm_program/ WHDH-TV snubs Leno as 10 p.m. program Channel 7 opts for news battle, drawing NBC's ire By Johnny Diaz, Globe Staff  |  April 3, 2009 WHDH-TV Channel 7, Boston's NBC affiliate, is refusing to air Jay Leno's new

Re: (NOISE) Newspapers: Adding insult to injury?

2009-04-07 Thread Richard de Give
Used to drive me crazy when I was editing news copy, and I'd alway change it from the station's "brand name" to the station's call letters and dial position. The station wants to be called by something else, they can buy an ad. Rich --- On Tue, 4/7/09, Jim Ellwanger wrote: From: Jim Ellwanger

(noise) Old-time hockey, eh?

2009-04-07 Thread Richard de Give
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2009/04/07/sports/s182750D09.DTL Son of `Slap Shot' star scores in Toronto win By TOM CANAVAN, AP Sports Writer Tuesday, April 7, 2009 (04-07) 18:35 PDTNewark, N.J. (AP) --

(deadpool) Outta here

2009-04-13 Thread Richard de Give
http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_update/20090413_Phils_announcer_Harry_Kalas_rushed_to_the_hospital.html Phils announcer Harry Kalas dies

Re: (deadpool) Outta here

2009-04-13 Thread Richard de Give
amonb...@gmail.com wrote: From: damonb...@gmail.com Subject: Re: (deadpool) Outta here To: wnndl@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, April 13, 2009, 12:38 PM On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 15:19, Richard de Give wrote: Following in the footsteps of another late great Philly voice, John Facenda. And is that h

Re: (deadpool) Outta here

2009-04-13 Thread Richard de Give
Following in the footsteps of another late great Philly voice, John Facenda. And is that him or an amazing sound-alike on Campbell's Chunky Soup commercials as well? Hey, Obama even passed on throwing out the first ball ... or is he waiting for his White Sox to visit Camden Yards to perform wha

Re: She'll have the cleanest coffin in town

2009-04-13 Thread Richard de Give
Not to be confused with Dale's Dead Bugs of Arlen, Texas --- On Mon, 4/13/09, Dennis Brumm wrote: From: Dennis Brumm Subject: Re: She'll have the cleanest coffin in town To: wnndl@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, April 13, 2009, 2:22 PM On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 12:35 PM, danny burstein wro

Re: [DEADPOOL] News.

2009-04-17 Thread Richard de Give
Reminds me of when CNN had a sports show and, by the strangest of coincidences, the Braves were the lead story every night! Rich --- On Thu, 4/16/09, satrn...@sbcglobal.net wrote: From: satrn...@sbcglobal.net Subject: [DEADPOOL] News. To: wnndl@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, April 16, 2009,

Re: [CANADA] You may already be a winner... of citizenship!

2009-04-17 Thread Richard de Give
Forget cookies ... Smarties! --- On Fri, 4/17/09, Rose Auerbach wrote: > From: Rose Auerbach > Subject: [CANADA] You may already be a winner... of citizenship! > To: wnndl@googlegroups.com > Date: Friday, April 17, 2009, 5:17 PM > I miss out by one generation, but my mother should be > eligi

RE: Quote of the day

2009-04-18 Thread Richard de Give
In an unrelated development, Tony Bennett's "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" has been replaced as The City's official ballad by the theme from "Rawhide" ("Rolling, rolling, rolling ...)" Rich (not Rych) --- On Sat, 4/18/09, Rychard Withers wrote: > From: Rychard Withers > Subject: RE: Q

(deadpool) Mr. Inside the crypt

2009-04-19 Thread Richard de Give
Army’s Mr. Inside, Doc Blanchard, dies at 84 BULVERDE, Texas (AP) — Felix “Doc” Blanchard, the 1945 Heisman Trophy winner and Army’s Mr. Inside in one of college football’s most famous backfields, has died. He was 84. Blanchard’s daughter, Mary Blanchard, told The Associated Press late Sunday

(healthwatch) Not on tonight's show ... Jay

2009-04-23 Thread Richard de Give
URGENT ’Tonight’ host Jay Leno taken ill; taping canceled Eds: APNewsNow. AP Photo NYET142 LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Tonight” show host Jay Leno has taken ill and the taping of Thursday night’s show has been canceled. His spokesman, Dick Guttman, says Leno left his office at NBC’s Burbank studios a

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