Happy New Year. I hope 2011 is treating you well so far. If not, there are 360+ days for a turnaround. (Get it? 360? Turnaround? Nevermind.) Anyway, a couple of media notes in this young year.
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Top five “RockTrax” NewsNotes of 2010
(Much of the following is cross-posted from DougMorris.net’s InterNotes. Just about everyone else is releasing year-end lists. So, why not the broadcast del grande? These are the top five stories involving classic rock artists of 2010.)
Aloha, Danno
Last week, I visited my parents in Tennessee. While there, I got a chance to watch the new, re-imagined Hawaii Five-0 for the first time. As I expected, this new series is a police procedural drama along the lines of NCIS, CSI: and their respective spin-offs. While many fans of the original Hawaii Five-O series …
Here We Go Again
Ho hum, more marital infidelity in the news. Latest developments involve a hometown hero. Rather than go into the sordid details — for you probably already know same, we’re bound to hear more and we’ll grow tired of hearing all about the situation — let me just throw out a couple of questions to those …
Tiger, Elin Divorce
First and foremost, I don’t root for failure (well, unless it’s That State Up North against my Buckeyes or something else to that effect). Whenever I hear of a couple “going through” a divorce, my hope and prayer is that something will trigger both parties to rethink the proceedings and make an effort to reconcile. …
Widowhood Sux
Just found this today: http://widowhoodsux.wordpress.com/ Without going into specifics, some of which are obvious, I totally agree with the sentiment. I’ve already sent the blog’s editor three statements and I’m sure I’ll come up with more. For those of you engaged or in a marriage, always know widowhood is a nightmare I wish on no …
Be Careful With Obituaries
When I rolled out of bed this morning, one of my internet friends messaged me and asked if I’d heard anything about the passing of Ronnie James Dio, a well-known heavy metal artist. I scanned a few websites and responded I couldn’t find anything official. I’d later learn there were false reports of his passing …
Reverting To “The Civilian Apprentice”
It was recently reported that The Apprentice will go back to its original version with a number of job applicants competing to win a job within Donald Trump’s organization. As you’re probably aware, this and the previous two seasons have been all-celebrity versions. While lots of money has been raised for great causes and there …
Humbling Anniversaries
Over the recent weekend, Rock 104 celebrated its 15th anniversary. Concurrently, it was also my 14th year of association with the station. Looking back at it all, all I can say is — “WOW!” Over the last 14 years, I’ve met and worked with some amazing people, been to amazing places and, of course, have …
My Two Cents on Tiger
I’ve seen and heard Tiger Woods’ mea culpa in full three times now. These few sentences from today’s statement he issued have raised my eyebrows (and probably my blood pressure). “I ran straight through the boundaries that a married couple should live by. I thought I could get away with whatever I wanted to. I …