Tuesday, February 21, 2012

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW = New Media Madness: an everyday art Top 100 Hottest Women of the new everyday media



Celebrating. ...






HOT (Paulina Gretzky)


Smart (Kate = Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge)





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Savvy (Alana Blanchard)





Top 100 Hottest Women of the new everyday media






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(w/ the original poetry of New Media Madness: an everyday art)







Thank French TV!



a little Fat Possum Records artist for a Fat Tuesday = Thanks French TV! We don't even get this hip of stuff on our own U.S. programming. .. (first discovered this for myself in New Orleans for the local Mardi Gras = good times). ..

Happy Fat Tuesday. ..

"Busted down on Bourbon Street

Set up like a bowling pin

Knocked down, it gets to wearing thin

They just won't let you be"

Happy Fat Tuesday



Billy Gardell www.billygardell.com
Billy Gardell star of Mike & Molly on CBS is a stand up comedian.


Many Happy Returns



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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Kings of Leon - Red Morning Light (Later 2003)



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Thursday, February 9, 2012

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Reliable Sources




Almost every Sunday before or during reading the NY Times on Amazon's Kindle I watch Reliable Sources on CNN w/ Howard "Howie" Alan Kurtz. (born August 1, 1953) is an American journalist and author with a special focus on the media. He is host of CNN's Reliable Sources program, and Washington bureau chief for The Daily Beast. He is the former media writer for The Washington Post. He has written five books about the media. He has been described as the nation's "most influential media reporter".


Since 1998 Kurtz has been the host of the weekly CNN program Reliable Sources, a cable television program that explores the standards, performance and biases of the media. Kurtz leads the scrutinizing of the media's fairness and objectivity by questioning journalists of top news organizations, including those at CNN. The show premiered in 1992 when it originated as a one hour special to discuss the media's coverage of the Persian Gulf War.



His books remind me of the type I read in my "Mass Media" classes studied @ Penn State University (Main Campus): Media Circus: The Trouble with America's Newspapers; Hot Air: All Talk, All the Time; Spin Cycle: Inside them Clintons & their Propaganda Machine; The Fortune Tellers: Inside Wall Street's Game of Money, Media and Manipulation; Reality Show: Inside the Last Great Television News War.

Aside from Red Eye w/ Bill Schulz & Greg Gutfeld Reliable Sources is up there w/ being the best of smart & savvy TV = "good stuff" ...

This morning on Reliable Sources Howard used the term "New Media" in a conversation about the huge FaceBook IPO and how FaceBook and New Media are turning people on to content otherwise traditionally held and delivered by Newspapers, Magazines and TV NEWS from traditional journalists. The discussion plainly stated that FaceBook redefines the meaning of "friend" and New Media is redefining how content is delivered, shared and received.

One of the guests suggested that getting NEWS from friends is an old concept and, however unfortunate or, fortunate, I guess, is simply how some people just get there NEWS and are informed. He continued that New Media is a way for individuals to pull-up on their own the "good stuff" they want and to ignore the content traditional media sources deem "newsworthy" for our consumption and deliver to us everyday.

The topic came to close w/ Howard Kurtz referring to traditional content providers of newsworthy status as "the Dinosaur Media."

HO!

In Monitoring the Media, the conversation then turned to the current case of overzealous gossip used as reporting in a story about Yale QB Patrick Witt and his Rhodes scholarship withdrawal. Howie connected how failing to know all the facts and just going on suspicion and gossip is beyond irresponsible for a so called credible NEWS outlet as it basically just slandered some one's reputation on a national level - or how many of us still read the NY Times. Yes, the NY Times has backed off its scandalous account but, hey, the damage is done.

Sure it's easy to believe that an athlete like a Yale QB could be accused of a violent assault of an unwelcomed perverted sexual nature --- (I know as a young student I wouldn't take a ride from a wrestling coach and I still wouldn't as a grown man) but one would think that a credible NEWS source like the NY Times is more responsible in reporting - and not just dealing gossip for a catchy headline to make a quick buc!

What's the message here?

Logic is a useful tool to know in the world of computing and computing power --- however, to really empower one's self in this world of New Media is to know the other type of logic taught by philsophers and attorneys that can view stories, content, articles and recognize "the Straw Man" and "the Bandwagon" and "the Slippery Slope" and "the Appeal to Celebrity" arguments.

I mean, if more and more we're accepting content shared by our friends on FaceBook and Twitter (or on the front porch or in the school parking lot, Starbucks, the club) as NEWS then don't you want to recognize an agenda driven piece to determine if something is just paltry, petty gossip or something actually newsworthy and credible from Reliable Sources?. ..

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Friday, January 27, 2012

Americans in Paris



A great book = enlightening, elating & helps cast off the veil on human potential that's more than just newsworthy but capable of incredible heights which become part of the tapestry of our own history (like Martin Eden by Jack London = you're almost frightened by the raw blinding truth once the veil is cast off). .. Wow, a good thing. Good things. The book is called The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris

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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Roses for an Anchor Segment






----- Forwarded Message -----
From: mosshead2016@.com

To: thefive@foxnews.com
Cc: redeye@foxnews.com
Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 5:41 PM
Subject: Roses for an Anchor Segment


Dear Greg, it's time for the new everyday media's roses for an anchor segment.

Karin Chetry received a dozen roses from a Mr. John French and the new everyday media (+ his strawhat$$$.com) once @ FNC + once @ CNN for a total of two times and two dozen --- FNC's Megyn Kelly has also received a dozen as well.

Out of Kimberly and Dana which one do you think I should have roses delivered to @ FNC's offices c/o The Five? If it's Kimberly place your right hand on your chin w/ you index finger casually pointing @ Kimberly while simultaneously your right leg is crossed over your left knee and the big toe of your right foot is pointing to Kimberly as well --- and if it's Dana then place your left hand over your chin and use pointer finger to nonchalantly point @ Dana while simultaneously your left leg is crossed over the right knee and your left foot is in a pilates point to Dana.

And, yes, still working on e-book New Media Madness: an everyday art and looking at @ St. Valentine's Day launch (or, around there = it's a real masterpiece and thanks for your editorial guidance like you did @ E.T.).

Friday, January 20, 2012

Rosebud - a RYan Adams Tribute to Jerry Garcia (words, music + videography by Ryan Adams)



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Sunday, January 15, 2012

Sunday NFL Countdown: Big Surprise for the 15th of January 2012



----- Forwarded Message -----
From: John French <mosshead.com>
To: "sundaynflcountdown@espn.com" <sundaynflcountdown@espn.com>; "sportscenter@espn.com" <sportscenter@espn.com>; "scoop@huffingtonpost.com" <scoop@huffingtonpost.com>;
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 10:35 AM
Subject: Sunday NFL Countdown: Big Surprise for the 15th of January 2012

I knew San Francisco would upset the Saints (I called that to my wife). .. And No surpises that Brady & the boys picked apart Timbo and the Broncos.
 
The Big Surprise?!?! I'm totally digging what Keyshawn Johnson is wearing on Sunday NFL Countdown for the 15th of January 2012.
 
The suit is a total classic and something you can wear to the Duquesne Club for a World Affairs Council luncheon or to a gala for...
 
However, here's where Keyshawn Johnson "pops" and takes everyday tradition to the next level of savvy & smart = that shirt & tie combo w/ the classic suit is "key" for setting ones-self apart from the herd and says, "I am not a robot who just falls in-line and just gives up all their rights in exchange for services and a promise to be taken care of. .. I am a trailblazer. a good man & leader". ..

----- Forwarded Message -----
From: John French <mosshead.com>
To: "friends@foxnews.com" <friends@foxnews.com>; "cnnnewsroom@cnn.com" <cnnnewsroom@cnn.com>; "scoop@huffingtonpost.com" <scoop@huffingtonpost.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 9:02 AM
Subject: Vote Ron Paul

 Please don't dominate the rap, jack, if youve got nothing new to say.
If you please, dont back up the track this trains got to run today.
I spent a little time on the mountain, I spent a little time on the hill
I heard someone say better run away, others say better stand still.

Now I dont know, but I been told its hard to run with the weight of gold,
Other hand I have heard it said, its just as hard with the weight of lead.

Who can deny, who can deny, its not just a change in style?
One step down and another begun and I wonder how many miles.
I spent a little time on the mountain, I spent a little time on the hill
Things went down we dont understand, but I think in time we will.
Now, I dont know but I was told in the heat of the sun a man died of cold.
Keep on coming or stand and wait, with the sun so dark and the hour so late.
You cant overlook the lack, jack, of any other highway to ride.
Its got no signs or dividing lines and very few rule to guide.

I saw things getting out of hand, I guess they always will.
Now I dont know but I been told
If the horse dont pull you got to carry the load.
I dont know whose backs that strong, maybe find out before too long.

One way or another, one way or another,
One way or another, this darkness got to give.
 
Vote Ron Paul
 
 
 
Vote Ron Paul




Thursday, January 12, 2012

Halls of Aniquity


How's everything where you are???
 
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: "mosshead@oo.com" <mosshead@oo.com>
To: cnnnewsroom@cnn.com; americasnewsroom@foxnews.com;
Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 10:43 AM
Subject: Halls of Antiquity

Staring at the corners of
Academy and Commerce.
On the one corner stands
The museum. Its exterior
Smells of experience and
Imagination. But then again,
I'm crazy.
Like a lazy American
President being interviewed,
Again.
Down the street from
The cloud factory exists the
University - taking my picture,
Again. What do you hope to
Doctor, a future for yourself.
Headlights in the rain at
Breakfast like flashlights and
Flashbulbs, 10:30a, in your face
For the cameras for broadcast
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
 




The Rolling Stones, Happy 1972

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Stetson Kennedy - Billy Bragg and Wilco



I done spent my last three cents
Mailing my letter to the president
I didn't make a show, i didn't make a dent
So i'm swinging over to this independent gent
Stetson kennedy
Writing his name in
I cain't win out to save my soul
Long as smathers-dupont's got me in the hole
Them war profit boys are squawking and balking
That's what's got me out here walking and talking
Knocking on doors and windows
Wake up and run down election morning
And scribble in stetson kennedy
I ain't the world's best writer nor the world's best speller
But when i believe in something i'm the loudest yeller
If we fix it so's you can't make money on war
We'll all forget what we're killing folks for
We'll find us a peace job equal and free
Dump smathers-dupont in a salty sea
Well, this makes stetson kennedy the man for me

Words: woody guthrie (1950) - music: billy bragg (1997)

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Not Part of the Cause But Ideas for the Solutions

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Saturday, December 24, 2011

Science Shows Global Consciousness Peaked Hrs. Before Plane(s) Hit on 9/11: (explains my stirring premonition, conclusion, prayers)


This is not surprising for me as I can easily entertain that "time" is not the pounding beat behind it all in the universe. In fact, sometimes I can easily see that time was an invention of man to march to man's decree(s) and for fashionable, sporting men & women to purchase a piece like a Catier and state to everybody "yes, I got the time, you see."
 
Laird Hamilton once explained to Eddie Vedder that he can successfully surf the big wave with help of a song that he's "been into" at that time of his life in which he listens to over and over and over again = and when he's conquering the big wave (or "riding it") he pulls-up that song that he's played over and over again over his stereo and within his mind and he uses this to "slow down" time so that he then "has time to do his thing."
 
Sure, it may be easier for one to understand the NeuroScientists and Theoretical Physicists than the stoned language of surfer-boy, Laird Hamilton, who dropped out of high school and wears flip-flops like all-the-time. .. So, let's not change course but rather depictions. .. (Prediction, prediction = what's your depiction?). ..
 
 
New research is discovering that thoughts can fly across space and that we all may be part of a global consciousness. Scientifically, a sixth ...
This gentleman below and his random number generator discovered that human consciousness (people sitting next to the machine and paying attention to its function) has an effect on the numbers being randomly generated. He began a network of colleagues around the world with these machines running every second of everyday and reporting back to a main server in his lab where he analyzes the data and levels of global consciousness around the globe.
 
9/11 was one event that had the highest level of global consciousness (awareness and thoughts).
 
However, what is really interesting is that this peak in global consciousness began well before (4:30am)that first plane hit lower Manhattan in an act of terror by bad, violent, evil men (fundalmentalists).
 
This helps explain why after midnite I was stirred out of my bed (out of sleep) and was compelled to wrap a blanket about my shoulders and torso and stand out on the front porch = perched, looking at the moon. I actually didn't find this act peculiar but rather the moon in front of me and the energy I was feeling all around. I came to the conclusion that no matter what evil men think and do to try and extinguish good in humankind by violent measures and decrees that light will always prevail. Light and life will go on.
 

Sixth Sense - 02x05 - Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman ...

Hosted by Morgan Freeman, Through the Wormhole will explore the deepest mysteries of existence - the ...
 
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