Q: Why is there such a long delay of the closed captioning during live TV broadcasts? Surely voice recognition software or someone typing could keep up better than what we see. During the Falcons game, the delay was an average of 10 seconds. Nov 6, 2009
While I realize the winner cannot be announced until the final episode airs, it seems the AJC would keep everyone updated on the weekly progress of Gillespie and other local chefs in this competition ... The AJC s John Kessler provides recaps at after each week s episode. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
The Farr Side: 'Survivor' season 19 finds most despicable contestant Nov 6, 2009
Shortly into the first episode, I wanted Hantz to go. Strategy or not, I can t stand the man nor his actions. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Belmont Media Center Notes Nov 6, 2009
Carole Malone, director of Community Programs at the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, hosts a new episode of Senior Scene, discussing the SHINE program and changes in medicare ... n A new episode of the Payson Park Music Festival features the band 60 s Invasion. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Ask the pilot Nov 6, 2009
In October 1990, the openly gay actor Harvey Fierstein appeared in a fondly remembered episode playing Homer's personal assistant, Karl. Watching this episode today, you see how deftly the writing and directing were able to incorporate the theme of implicit homosexuality ... No surprise, a report from London Guildhall University cites alcohol as the chief factor in 88 percent of violent on-board episodes. (Salon)
Sesame Street still Big Birds nest after 40 years Nov 6, 2009
"Maybe that's because the self-renewing "Sesame Street" is forever young.A realm of sunny days where everything's A-OK, the series starts its new season with episode 4187, which features the letter H and, naturally, the number 40. With it and the 25 new hours that follow, "Sesame Street" will continue to explore its chosen habitat and experiment with how it does the job."We think of every year as experimental," says Carol-Lynn Parente, the show's executive producer, "and this new season is... (MSNBC -- Television)
Joanna Weiss’ Critic’s corner Nov 5, 2009
Last week s Derek-narrated episode encapsulated what this show still does brilliantly (tension mixed with humor mixed with pathos) and horribly (world s calmest, wisest tumor patient). Tonight, we spend some time with Arizona. (Boston Globe)
SEC Bachstory - Week Nine Nov 5, 2009
Player Now Doing Charlie Work (PNDCW) As a note to those who do not know what Charlie-Work is, do yourself a favor and start watching Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia (the episode called Dennis and Dee go on Welfare explains it perfectly). Jevan Snead, Ole Miss QB I want to say first of all that this kid has the worst luck with interceptions, the inaccuracy of some of his throws causes the tips and resulting picks, but if he throws that ball to Markeith Summers 10,000 times it... (VandyMania.com)
Command Prompt Nov 5, 2009
Be sure to leave your comments, questions or ideas in the section below, and we'll attempt to address them in next week's episode. If you're listening on iTunes, post a review. (IGN PC Games)
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If he can regain his psyche after last week's crying episode and realize he's the best player on the field the Pirates will have problems ... And after last week's costly fumble vs. UNC (and crying episode on the sidelines) he will want to prove to the Nation he still has what it takes. (East Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
The Prisoner Nov 5, 2009
While a major hit in the U.K. upon its 1967 debut, the 17-episode series remained an obscure classic in the U.S., appreciated mainly by science-fiction fans and media studies students at liberal arts colleges ... Over the course of the 17 episodes, Number Six is pitted against a series of Number Twos, all trying to extract the information and break his spirit through various methods ; mental, physical and pharmacological ... Yet he never succumbs (thus the introduction of a new Number Two in... (IGN FilmForce)
HDNet's 'Inside MMA' to Broadcast Live From the 'STRIKEFORCE: Fedor vs. Rogers' Weigh-Ins Nov 5, 2009
This episode of "Inside MMA" is the only place to see highlights of some of Fedor's most recent, explosive victories including Fedor v Hong Man Choi, Fedor v Arlovski, Fedor v. Tim Sylvia and Fedor's exhibitions with Gegard Mousasi and Shinya Aoki. Tune in Friday to the #1 MMA News show on television - exclusively on HDNet - your home for MMA. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Movies That Belong in The Twilight Zone Nov 5, 2009
The Twilight Zone was largely scripted by Serling himself, but writers such as also contributed a number of memorable episodes. Matheson penned the short story "Button, Button," which was shot as an episode of the 1980s TV revival of The Twilight Zone and is also the basis for this week's new release , starring Cameron Diaz and directed by Richard Kelly ... Matheson also penned the story "Steel," which was turned into an episode of the original Twilight Zone series and is the basis for the... (IGN FilmForce)
Star Wars The Force Unleashed Nov 5, 2009
The story picks up as the Emperor sends his new apprentice to Tatooine to dispatch Obi-Wan Kenobi ; who has been hiding on the planet ever since the events of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith ... While on Hoth, players face Luke Skywalker himself while visiting iconic locations seen in Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back. (IGN PC Games)
The Ruins: Episode 6 Nov 5, 2009
What Is Johnny Bananas, A Drag Queen. Previously on The Ruins: Veronica narrowly avoided elimination, while Wes wasn't so lucky. (Suite101.com)
John Lithgow's Serial Killer Soars On 'Dexter' Nov 5, 2009
Tempted to learn how the Trinity Killer has evaded capture, Dexter begins to make mistakes as he deviates from his protective "code," leading to a plot twist in Sunday's episode, "Slack Tide.". Lithgow, who has a nearly courtly manner and is deemed a sweetheart by colleagues, enjoys bringing the death-obsessed Mitchell to life. (KIRO TV, WA)
New king of corks? Nov 5, 2009
"Don Sebastiani : Gorgeously shot short films on winemakers and -making. "Hawkes Winery": Peek behind the scenes of a small Alexander Valley winery. "Pardon That Vine": Chris Riccobonno young, enthusiastic and from Joisey is like a less zany Gary Vaynerchuk. "Wine Library": Vaynerchuks pioneering blog remains high-energy and highly entertaining. "Wine Rendez-Vous": Remember that snooty French sommelier? Gallic charmer Olivier Magny aint that guy. "Wine Tasting Association": In... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
‘Gossip’ protest Nov 5, 2009
On-air promos for a sexual threesome on an upcoming episode of Gossip Girl have spurred the Parents Television Council to ask affiliates of the CW network to preempt the show ... The PTC has urged CW affiliate stations not to air the episode, scheduled for Monday ... The Food Network announced yesterday that an episode of Iron Chef America will be taped at the White House featuring Mario Batali, Bobby Flay, and Emeril Lagasse. (Boston Globe)
Joe Lieberman, I-Conn. Nov 4, 2009
But her stint at Hill & Knowlton was merely one episode in a professional lifetime devoted to the corporate health sector. For most of the past three decades, Hadassah Lieberman has been employed by either pharmaceutical companies or the lobbying firms that represent them -- starting with nearly a decade in the "public affairs department" at Hoffman-LaRoche from 1972-81, followed by stints at Pfizer, where she spent four years as "director of policy, planning and communications," and APCO... (Salon)
Cameron man arrested Nov 4, 2009
Sick Of These Guys wrote on Oct 28, 2009 3:11 PM:" " Oh and a one more thing to add to this Christina, I suggest while your FRIEND has time on his hands, why don't you encourge him to watch some passed episodes of NBC"s To Catch A Predator, Maybe he'll never place himself in that position again or maybe he's just FLAT OUT guilty...Don't care what you say I'm always going take the Law Enforcements word for it.... " ... " Zod wrote on Oct 30, 2009 4:35 PM:" Facts: Reminds me of the South Park... (Cameron Observer, MO)
ALSO: More from Stern Nov 4, 2009
You can make an individual level feel about like the size of an episode or two. In the course of doing a whole season, we do 23, 24 episodes of NCIS each year. (USA Today -- Tech)
Fall Leagues in full swing, rumor mills about to be Nov 4, 2009
Forgot to mention the amazing episode of Mad Men two nights ago, built around the JFK assassination. That s about as good as dramatic TV gets, that episode. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
World of Warcraft May Go Dark in China Nov 4, 2009
Sound like an episode of a reality TV show, "When Bureaucrats Attack". Follow me on Twitter. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Jay Leno Show: After Two Months: Wh... Nov 4, 2009
After 35 episodes, The Jay Leno Show on NBC continues it downward trend in the ratings, facing stiff competition from the rival networks, yet the show has its moments ... For example, in the November 2nd episode Mariah Carey showed a short video of her latest single with Jay superimposed in the video for laughs. (Suite101.com)
Rihanna Crusades For Battered Women Nov 4, 2009
The song and an interpretation of the dancing wedding was also recently featured on an episode of NBC's "The Office," as well. Rihanna took home the award for the World's Best-Selling Pop Female Artist and Female Entertainer of the Year at the 2007 World Music Awards, as well as the award for Favorite Soul/Rle Artist and Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist at the 2008 American Music Awards. (CBS News)
`Dancing with the Stars' celeb slate slimmed by 2 Nov 4, 2009
Former Dallas Cowboys receiver Irwin finished his run on the hit ABC show with his highest score of the season: He earned 23 points out of 30 for his fox-trot with professional partner Anna Demidova on Monday's episode ... She was back for Tuesday's episode, when the couple danced-off against Aaron Carter and Karina Smirnoff ... Each will perform two dances on Monday's episode. (Longview Daily News, WA)
USD Basketball Featured on WCC Live Tonight Nov 4, 2009
Appearing on this week's episode along with some other WCC coaches nt-athletes will be USD women's basketball coach and guard , and Torero men's basketball coach and senior guard ... Fans can also listen to any previous episode from the Podcentral tab on WCCSports. (Usdtoreros.com)
Film-maker bids for 'Terminator' Nov 4, 2009
" But Whedon, who wrote the memorable "Once More, With Feeling" musical episode of "Buffy," draws the line at incorporating song into the "Terminator" concept. "Can you say. musical. (CNN -- International)
Nielsens: Fox scores big with World Series Nov 4, 2009
1 million viewers) held 94% of its premiere audience, but against the World Series, the second episode of Comedy Central's Show sunk to 2. 3 million Thursday, from a series-record 5. (USA Today -- Life)
Celebrate Wallace & Gromit's 20th Anniversary with Full Free Game from Telltale Nov 4, 2009
How about a free full game episode of Wallace ts Grand Adventures. Telltale today joins Aardman Animations in celebrating Wallace Gromits 20th anniversary by opening up free downloads of one of the critically-acclaimed series episodes, Muzzled ... Additionally, the full four-episode PC season of Wallace ts Grand Adventures will be discounted to $20 (roughly 12 GBP) from $34. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Panthers Welcome Wisconsin For Final Game Of Regular Season Nov 4, 2009
The first episode was available Aug. 31 and will be followed with a new episode every Monday during the course of the 2009 campaign. The show is available as a link off the main UWM website page or directly at www. (Uwmpanthers.com)
"Obama is average" Nov 4, 2009
Note, too, how this latest episode eviscerates many of the excuses made earlier this year by Obama supporters to justify this conduct ... What makes this most recent episode particularly appalling is that the program which Obama is seeking to protect here -- the illegal Bush/Cheney NSA surveillance scheme -- was once depicted as a grave threat to the Constitution and the ultimate expression of lawlessness ... If nothing else, this latest episode underscores the ongoing need for Congressional... (Salon)
ABC’s new sci-fi series, ‘V,’ makes its alluring, mysterious debut tonight Nov 3, 2009
In the course of the compelling first episode, tonight at 8 on Channel 5, V got me thinking the Visitors could represent organized religion, or the commercial entities waging war on the souls of young America, or blind political loyalties ... The network is giving V a four-episode run this month, and then pulling it until after the Winter Olympics in March. (Boston Globe)
Podcast Beyond Nov 3, 2009
SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. Discussing the controversy of Modern Warfare 2. (IGN PS2)
The Parenting Place Nov 3, 2009
Among initially depressed children, 64 percent were still depressed or had a recurrent episode of depression six months later, and 40 percent still had problems after two years. Overall, nearly 20 percent had persistent or recurrent depression at all four exams. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Multichannel Newswire Nov 3, 2009
Was it really the end of the world on Sundays episode of Mad Men. Or are we just nearing the end of the season. (Multichannel News)
Keating, Trasolini Featured on WCC Live Tuesday Nov 3, 2009
Santa Clara basketball head coach Kerry Keating and sophomore forward Marc Trasolini will be featured on the fifth episode of WCC Live will be back on the air on Tues ... Santa Clara basketball head coach and sophomore forward will be featured on the fifth episode of WCC Live which will be back on the air on Tues ... Fans can also listen to any previous episode from the Podcentral tab on WCCSports. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Dont miss these episodes during November Nov 3, 2009
Dont miss these episodes during November- msnbc ... Dont miss these episodes during November ... Glee club members try out wheelchairs in an episode that focuses on Artie. (MSNBC -- Television)
BEYOND! » Nov 3, 2009
IGN: Podcast Beyond, Episode 110 ... Podcast Beyond, Episode 110. (IGN PS2)
Afghanistan war decision: how Robert Gates thinks Nov 3, 2009
The episode reinforced for the secretary what had to be done. He went home resolved to put life-saving, bomb-resistant trucks in the hands of troops within months. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Hang Up and Listen, the A-Rod's Redemption Edition Nov 3, 2009
In this week's episode of Slate's sports podcast, Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the World Series, Brett Favre's return to Green Bay, and revelations in new books by Andre Agassi and Tim Donaghy ... Playthis week's episode of Hang Up and Listen by clicking the arrow on the audio player below ... In this week's episode of Slate's sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Mike Pesca, and special guest Drew Magary discuss the demise of the workhorse... (Slate)
There's a Harley Festival in 'South Park' in an All-New Episode Premiering on Wednesday, November 4 at 10:00 p.m. on COMEDY CENTRAL(R) Nov 3, 2009
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Lawyers sue, men plunder Nov 3, 2009
Two weeks after that Spicks and Specks episode, a flurry of legal letters arrived at Sony BMG Music Entertainment and EMI Music Publishing pointing out the similarity to the owners of the Down Under record and the score. A month after that, the Australasian Performing Right Association, which collects fees every time a song is played on the radio, at an event or by a covers band, was asked to suspend 50 per cent of its payments for Down Under. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Sting nets 10 looking for prostitutes Nov 3, 2009
Rampant Burglary wrote on Oct 30, 2009 9:56 AM:" For those of you who have burglar alarms that call the police, perhaps you would get better service if you reprogram the call feature to indicate there is a "john" trying to solicit sex at your house and then the cops will get there quicker. I liked the Seinfeld episode where Jerry was ripped off and when the cop said we will get back to you if we find anything, Jerry said..."you never find anything do you. " The cop said "no, we never do". I... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Kennedy assassination rocks Mad Men Nov 3, 2009
The penultimate episode opened with a shot of Pete shivering in the fetal position ... It was fitting that Pete began this episode whining like a little baby. (MSNBC -- Television)
The Tip-Off on the NBA's New Season Nov 3, 2009
"He hasn't won anything yet, but he may be the best player ever to descend to this planet," Stern says on this Tuesday's episode of. The $ports Take. (BusinessWeek)
WebMD Founder Arnold, Dr. Oz Team On New Web Health Care Platform Nov 3, 2009
Sharecare, Also Counting Harpo Productions, Sony Pictures Television, HSW As Partners, Slated For 2010 Launch. MCN Staff -- Multichannel News, 11/2/2009 3:19:00 PM. (Multichannel News)
"Amazing Race" Poker Players Out of Luck Nov 3, 2009
(CBS) Professional poker players Tiffany and Maria were eliminated from "The Amazing Race" in Sunday night's episode after a test of strength called their bluff ... Sam and Dean, who finally came out of the closet to their competitors in this episode, arrived first at the Pit Stop. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
The Young Pro Nov 2, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Hate crimes law attacks Christians Nov 2, 2009
That is another facet of the homosexual agenda being pushed by liberal activists with one foot already in the door: They want to eliminate the Defence of Marriage Act and eventually want both same-sex marriage legalized federally in the other 44 states where it is not (an episode of Sony Pictures Television s The Newlywed Game 2009 (GSN) featured a celebrity show where one couple was a homosexual married couple married in 2008 when California courts dictated marriage before Proposition 8... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
After four months, authorities have little evidence in Lindsey Baum case Nov 2, 2009
Melissa Baum said of the episode, "I don't trust anybody anymore.". Scott said enough residents had notified police of the man's odd behavior to spur investigators to obtain a search warrant for his and his family's properties in McCleary on Oct. 2. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Dubuque native seeks tailgate masters Nov 2, 2009
The first episode premiered last week on the Versus network and featured the loyalty of Ohio State University tailgaters at the Sept. 12 game against the University of Southern California. The show, split into five episodes, will document the tailgating traditions at five colleges and let viewers vote on the best college tailgaters in the nation ... Every episode will feature tailgate food, tailgate setups, and a brief history about the college, stadium and football program. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Bauman: Yanks ride tried, true formula Nov 2, 2009
Yankees lore is already crowded, but room will have to be made for this episode. It was a 4-4 tie after the Phillies had twice come back from two-run deficits. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Matthew Gilbert’s Critic’s corner Nov 2, 2009
The last original episode of Kate Plus 8 aired last week, but Kate Gosselin now talks to Natalie Morales about divorce, the media frenzy, and, you know, herself. Greek 9 p.m., ABC Family. (Boston Globe)
Commentary: With two TD returns, Miami Dolphins' Ted Ginn Jr. earns a break from criticism Nov 2, 2009
The real barometer of this episode was evident in the way teammates praised him. Linebacker Jason Taylor, after all, returned a fumble recovery for a touchdown and was upstaged. (The Palm Beach Post)
The light knight Nov 2, 2009
In each episode, Batman teams up with a different superhero chum to thwart some of the most outlandishly diabolical plans brewed up by colorful super villains like Gorilla Grodd, Clock King and Black Manta ... "The Brave and the Bold" was elevated to new heights with the special guest appearance of TV personality Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother) as the "Music Meister." Making use of Harris' singing talent, the entire episode becomes a musical. (Daily Orange, NY)
GIFT WRAPPED: Pair of costly turnovers in red zone dooms Syracuse in loss against No. 5 Cincinnati Nov 2, 2009
Instead, Saturday's contest became another familiar episode in a season defined by sloppiness and missed opportunities. Carter fumbled on 1st-and-goal, ending both the drive and Syracuse's chance to stage a remarkable upset against an opponent vying for a spot in the BCS title game. (Daily Orange, NY)
Shaun identity Nov 2, 2009
Ratings started strongly but went into freefall and, after initially promising 20 episodes, Channel Nine cancelled it after just 13 ... - evaporated when the first episode pulled in 1 ... "He has this slapstick quality and he mocks himself, which I like. He will take a joke somewhere you least expect it. It's often very small stuff he does to camera that I don't even notice on the night but I see it when I replay the tapes." Micallef, who had a tendency to over-prepare before he loosened up with... (The Age, Australia)
Opinion: Refs revelations a matter of perception Nov 1, 2009
This was a scandal burning up the web community you can find Deadspin's mother lode and all I did was fixate on one particularly weird, refs-as-fans, episode. But sex sells, and nothing says intercourse like guys in weird outfits screwing your favorite team out of its rightful path to ecstatic victory. (MSNBC -- Sports)
A hire power Nov 1, 2009
show upto do that; in Monday's episode he's noticeably absent, although there are a few fun scenes in the beginning of the show when he meets with each contestant for the first time. The job of weeding out the weak links is left to a woman named Capricorn, herself a former Diddy assistant who's risen to become global brand manager of his empire. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Camille Paglia Nov 1, 2009
Each character had several costume changes per episode ... Watching those old episodes, one longs for the days when no expense was spared to bring quality television to the masses ... What startled me about this episode is how, yet again, I am always drawn to songs inspired by drugs -- even though I don't take drugs. (Salon)
World to America: Cool down Nov 1, 2009
" Michael Casey reports: That campaign comes despite an International Energy Agency report released this week showing that OPEC revenues would still increase $23 trillion between 2008 and 2030 -- a fourfold increase compared to the period from 1985 to 2007 -- if countries agree to significantly slash emissions and thereby cut their use of oil.... The head of the Saudi delegation Mohammad S. Al Sabban dismissed the IEA figures as "biased" and said OPEC's own calculations showed that Saudi Arabia... (Salon)
How I got well in India for $50 Nov 1, 2009
" Less than a year later, having pocketed $77,000 in salary, she quit without explanation -- just as her husband was facing a tough primary that he would eventually lose. Throughout the campaign, Hadassah Lieberman, her husband and their spokespersons explicitly refused to discuss her professional activities, except to note that she had not been required to register as a lobbyist. But her stint at Hill & Knowlton was merely one episode in a professional lifetime devoted to the corporate health... (Salon)
Top BBC resignations astonished Hutton Nov 1, 2009
Please activate cookies in order to turn autoplay off. Law lord believes his report's findings on David Kelly's death were misinterpreted by media and is dismayed at accusations of whitewash. (Yahoo News -- Hutton Report)
A woman's right to choose a losing candidate? Nov 1, 2009
" There you go. Share: Saturday, Oct 24, 2009 11:25 PDT The latest "ripped from the headlines" episode smears the memory of slain late-term abortion provider Dr. Tiller Video By On Friday night's "Law & Order," the abortion debate was represented by two separate, yet equally important, groups: The anti-choicers, who believe fetuses' rights trump women's, and the pseudo-pro-choicers, who are conveniently persuaded to agree with them by the end of the episode. That sound? It's my head exploding.... (Salon)
If we leave Iraq, do we lose for good? Nov 1, 2009
It has several Mozartean flourishes near the beginning, and the three-part fugato, which is pure operatic hustle and bustle, bears more than a passing resemblance to the overture of Mozart's "Magic Flute," a fact which I noticed while watching an episode of "Inspector Morse" last Saturday evening ... Each character had several costume changes per episode ... Watching those old episodes, one longs for the days when no expense was spared to bring quality television to the masses. (Salon)
