Sensationalism

We haven't exactly harkened back to the days of yellow journalism just yet, but if reporters get off on anything, it's being right at the scene of near-disaster, even when it's not necessary. They get a pat on the back for covering the story from the "eye" of the storm and the dramatization of an already sensational event sure gets those ratings higher for the networks. Case in point: Geraldo Rivera, FOX News. See below.

This is really more comical than it is sensational, though, I must admit.

[Source: jossip.com]

Barack cancels SNL appearance

The Obama camp issued the following statement yesterday:

"In light of the unfolding crisis in Texas, Sen. Obama has decided it is no longer appropriate to appear on Saturday Night Live tomorrow evening."

[Source: reuters.com]

Ike

My thoughts are with anyone affected by this deadly hurricane slamming into the coast of Texas and some parts of Cuba. Be safe Texans/Cubans and for God's sake listen to the mandatory evacuation. Don't be foolhardy, this hurricane is as bad as Katrina, and it has been said that 40 percent of people in the mandatory evacuation zones refused to evacuate for various reasons. Get out.

[Source: nytimes.com]