Nasty Anastos-Anchor Makes Headlines
What did he say!? Today’s news reports feature New York anchorman Ernie Anastos, possibly a recent graduate of the Kanye West Broadcasting School, using the forbidden F-word.
In an on-air exchange with weatherman Nick Gregory, the anchor first joked, "I guess it takes a tough man to make a tender forecast." While both men laughed after Gregory’s brief response, Anastos said what sounded like, "Keep f---ing that chicken." Really? Some sources suggest he may have meant to say ‘plucking’? Not that that makes any sense either. In any case, a news broadcast doesn’t seem like the appropriate venue for such a profane directive, or the disclosure of a personal chicken fetish.
Personally, I’ll stick with the family-friendly news broadcasts on Dish Network TV. And, when I am in the mood for uncensored entertainment, I’ll turn to HBO or other adult programming options where Anastos-like communication won’t come as such a shock.
Hell's Kitchen Fishing For Real Talent
What’s that old saying? Give a man a fish and he’ll eat for a day. Try to teach a man to fish and you’ll end up beating the living cr*% out of him with the fishing pole... ? Something like that. The sentiment reminds me of Gordon Ramsey’s nurturing management style on his multiple-season hit telelvison program, ‘Hell’s Kitchen.’
It’s not Ramsey’s job, or mission, to teach any of the show’s contestants how to cook. They are supposed to be, on some level, an accomplished or at least promising chef by the time they set foot on the set. The purpose of the popular reality show, with airs on Fox network, Tuesday evenings, is to determine which chef has the best cooking skills, utmost creativity, stellar supervisory abilities and a talent for thinking on their capable, self-sufficient feet.
Any needy, lazy, incapable cooks who wander into the cast looking for a hand-holding schooling session from Chef Ramsey are in for a bit of an educational awakening. They should have learned to fish before they got there.
H1N1 Virus Back In The News -- Be Prepared
News channels have again begun talking about the H1N1 virus (I refuse to call it ‘swine flu’ as it has NOTHING whatsoever to do with pigs). It's hard to turn on the TV without hearing about a new case or public concern. I’m a little surprised we haven’t seen an episode of the medical drama “House” or “Scrubs” featuring the debilitating strain of flu.
Our household is making a ‘just in case’ plan, stocking up on tissues, ibuprofen, water, chicken soup, green tea, and throat lozenges. In the interim we’ll be using plenty of hand sanitizer and we’re very conscientious about hand washing, too.
Contrary to some of the early panic-laden reports, the Center For Disease Control stats show that most cases of H1N1 have been pretty mild. Unless infected people develop significant trouble breathing, severe chest or abdominal pain, sudden dizziness, confusion, severe and persistent vomiting or worsening fever or cough, you can usually deal with simple at-home treatments. If any of these more threatening symptons appear, however, don’t hesitate to contact your doctor for immediate assistance and reliable medical advice. Better safe than sorry!
How To Make Your Own DTV Antenna
If you need a digital television antenna and are looking for a solution that's both inexpensive and crafty, you might try making one yourself. It might be easier to get great receiption if you just sign up for Dish Network satellite TV, but if you prefer a craft project, keep on reading!
As demonstrated on Make TV and available on their website, all you need is a few simple materials costing an estimated $20 or less (your labor not included). Here are the basic steps to constructing your own DTV antenna. See the website for details, illustrations, and a video.
1) Drill a number of holes in a small rectangular piece of wood. 2) Cut up several wire clothing hangers and bend them. 3) Straighten a couple more hangers. 4) Put screws into the drilled holes and tighten the sections of wire hanger around them. 5) Attach a transformer and wires and mount your antenna.
Obviously there is more attention to detail than what's outlined here, but the whole process is remarkably uncomplicated and evidently very effective. Visit makezine.com to check out the details.
Patrick Swayze Passed Away
Patrick Swayze, 57, passed away Monday afternoon with his family at his side. Though his death was not unexpected, the news still sent a wave of unsettling grief throughout the world.
When I think of Swayze, who lost his extended battle with pancreatic cancer, it’s nearly impossible for me to think of him as nearly sixty years old. He had that perpetual look of youth, and in recent years looked as healthy, young, and vibrant as he did when he first appeared Skatetown, U.S.A. thirty years ago. The success of movies like 'Dirty Dancing' and 'Ghost' helped make Swayze a household name.
Swayze was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January 2008, for which he underwent chemotherapy and other treatments. Initial reports were optimistic, and doctors at Stanford University Medical Center reported that he had a limited amount of the disease, and was responding well to treatment.Just one year ago he appeared on the worldwide simulcast of Stand Up To Cancer to appeal to the general public for contributions to the initiative. Broadcast in over 170 countries, they successfully raised more than $100 million in just one evening. It will be easy for us to remember Patrick Swayze the actor, but he also had remarkable success in his personal, private life. He was married to Lisa Niemi from June 12, 1975 until his death. Though their marriage bore no children, they enjoyed a shared passion for dance and Arabian horses, who they showed together in Scottsdale Arizona, and were utterly committed to each other for nearly thirty-five years.
Rest in peace, Patrick.
