Media

FCC Said to "Kill 'Fairness Doctrine' Forever"

First, we know that nothing is ever really dead in gubment. A change in executive branch policy could revive this unconstitutional rule and have it enforced by the unconstitutional FCC (very Soviet of them, isn't it?)...

But this is a good move as it stands. The so-called "fairness doctrine" never had anything to do with fairness. It promoted the false idea that the federal gubment has a place in regulating the content of ideas broadcast over the airwaves. It was used to shake-down broadcasters and limit opposing points of view, and it hurt market incentives to provide for the audience what they wanted to hear.

Our Friend, Author Leslie Banks, Has Died.

She was a gracious person and talented writer. She came down with a very deadly form of cancer. Rest in peace, LA Banks.

 

http://www.leslieesdailebanks.com/

 

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Lis Sladen, Dead, April 19, 2011, Fought Bravely Against Cancer

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Here is the link to the BBC story.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13137674

As GG noted at the SFX website:

'...she was magical. It’s strange to grow from a child who dives into the world of Sarah Jane Smith, seeing her heroism and also viewing the character as “the perfect girl”, to someone older, having met her, and walked on air in her presence. She was an integral part of something transcendent, and led her life in ways that a grown-up fan can admire. I’m crushed and broken. What can one say at this time without falling apart? Have you ever seen a dream walking? That was Lis Sladen… Rest in Peace, Lis.'

 

Nicholas Courtney, RIP

The man who was Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stweart on 'Dr. Who' has passed away. He was born in 1929.

 

He was a true gentleman.

 

http://www.sfx.co.uk/2011/02/23/nicholas-courtney-rip/comment-page-1/#co...

 

Five rounds, rapid, Brig!

Senate Bill: Impose Fed Cyber "Security" Regs on Internet

In this piece, you'll read the arguments of MD Sineater Bennie Cardin, as he equates one unjustified rational for government actions (the fact that governments have taken over the roads since the mid-1800's) to pushing for government actions regarding "security" in the interwebs.

http://www.infosecurity-us.com/view/14579/senate-bill-would-require-mini...

Not only is it unconstitutional, not only does it not allow individuals and owners of businesses to make up their own minds about how many resources they want to devote to internet security, it presupposes that the government will be MORE secure than private industry. Does anyone believe that?

Olberman Suspended from MSNBC for Donating to Leftist Candidates He Interviewed

Does anyone imagine he will be gone forever?

Doubtful.

But don't forget, this is the same guy who was enthralled with so-called "Campaign Finance Reform" that would stifle interest groups from advertising about politicians, force small organizations to disclose all their contributors, and restrict businesses from speaking out about issues prior to elections. Meanwhile, Olberman has his place to spout (like many right-wing commentators, to be fair) and he doesn't have to mention to anyone that he's donating to the very candidates and politicians he's asking to appear on his show.

Double standards abound in leftism.

Upcoming NH Seacoast Fringe Festival Schedule

It looks like it will be pretty cool. If you're in NH, MA or ME, check it out!

http://www.seacoastfringefestival.com/

Click on the links to get the info you need!

 

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Good New Books!

Yep! The penultimate Repairman Jack Novel is OUT! Take a look-see! And remember, the NYT "bestsellers" list is compiled using a strange, mystical algorythm in which its not just numbers, but numbers in the FIRST TWO WEEKS that determine whether something is listed. If you order these now, you help cement a better position for the books!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/076532282X/ref=s9_newr_gw_ir04?pf_rd_m=...

And try this on for size. Stephen Jones does great work compiling the best in the horror field!

Congressman Etheridge's Assault on Reporter

MSN reported this as a "confrontation with" two reporters, rather than an ASSAULT ON a reporter. Strange, huh?

 

http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/local&id=7496362

 

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Visit These Sites for Great Novels!

Those who have gotten to hear our conversation with Jonathan Oliver might like to tell their friends about the great books he and his team publish.

Think horror, sci-fi, steampunk, fantasy, anthologies... So much good stuff!

With big thanks to Jon, here are the links!

 

http://www.abaddonbooks.com/

and

http://www.solarisbooks.com/

Take a look, and then enjoy the stories!

 

And remember to find the Abaddon Books Podcast on Itunes!

 

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A Strong Suggestion! The NEW DANKO JONES Video! WATCH, or LEMMY WILL GET YOU!

The Mango Kid does it again! Go to www.dankojones.com for more information! AND BUY THE BAND'S NEW DISC!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN82gSo85O4

 

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The Vegas Shakedown is Coming!

You've got to see this. Bands like Electric Frankenstein, the New Bomb Turks, and Throwrag are lined up to play! AWESOME!!!!!

 

The 2001 Shakedown featured such amazing talents as "Demons" (from Sweden), '68 Comeback, The Briefs, Lords of Altamont, Sons of Hercules (!!!), The Gaza Strippers, DMZ (!!), The Short Fuses (!!!), and a little known band at the time called, "The White Stripes"...

If you miss this, you're a turd.

No denying, okay?

Here's the first info, at Myspace. The main website is being built!

http://www.myspace.com/lasvegasshakedown

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Gordon Brown Typifies The Two-Faces of Most Politicians

Check out the video embedded in this Sun article! Amazing. Gordon Brown looks so tranquil and friendly as he talks with a life-long Labor supporter. Yet, after having to answer some tough (and contradictory) questions from her, he walks away, enters his limo, and doesn't realize his microphone is still on.

 

That's when he talks like most politicians do when they're alone with their staff members. Check it out!

 

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/election2010/2951137/Brown-blu...

 

Goodbye, Mr. Brown. Hello to the next two-faced PM.

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US S. Court to Hear Video Game Ban Case

This is an interesting case for those who concentrate on the wording of the US Constitution.

California's legislature passes a law banning the sale of "violent" (how does one define that?) video games to minors. But many speak out, saying there are First Amendment issues at stake here.

There are, and there are also issues pertaining to the Contract Clause.

 

Here's the lowdown. The plaintiffs pushing against the ban (which was never executed by the state, the suit was brought early on after the bill was passed0, anyway, the plaintiffs cite the First Amendment. But, as we have noted often, the First Amendment only pertains to CONGRESS making no law abridging the freedom of speech. States could have and did have speech codes.

In Concert with Our Conversation with Ellen Datlow - A Look at SOME of Her Publications! Get 'Em!

Did you hear Gard's conversation with Ellen Datlow, the great anthology editor?

Well, you can find her work here! Buy some, and drink deep the great stories!

Here are the "Best Horror of the Year" anthologies, so far... http://www.amazon.com/Best-Horror-Year-Ellen-Datlow/dp/1597801615/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1272053069&sr=1-4 and http://www.amazon.com/Best-Horror-Year-2/dp/1597801739/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1272053277&sr=1-1

Check Out The FREE New DANKO JONES Cut, via SPIN Online!

Doctor Evening Keeps Going Strong! THE MANGO KID CONTINUES TO ROCK!

Get the song!

http://www.spin.com/articles/exclusive-mp3-canadian-rockers-danko-jones

 

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