9/11 teachers should get applause
It’s hard to believe that it’s already been 13 years since that fateful Tuesday morning when the world was glued to their TV screens, watching its way of life forever change before it’s eyes. It’s amazing how everyone remembers where…
Letterman era on “Late Show” to end
It was announced last week that legendary late night television host David Letterman will be retiring by 2015. Letterman has been on late night for 31 years and has been known to be one of the best hosts in history….
‘Colbert Report’ offends
Twitter has changed the way that people watch television. Many shows have verified Twitter accounts and encourage the use of hashtags. The verified accounts tweet quotes, behind the scenes looks or about upcoming segments that will appear on the show….
Madness may help you
The last Friday in March is usually not the happiest for March Madness fans. By this time, the Sweet 16 has come and your bracket was busted by a pesky double-digit seed knocking off your national champion to be and…
Internet rights infringed
If you’re like me, to say that you spend a significant amount of time on the Internet is a severe understatement. I spend a lot of time surfing the web, downloading movies and music (legally, of course) and playing a…
Predictable Oscar Sunday
For the past two years, we’ve said the same thing. “This year’s Oscars are so unpredictable.” And to a certain extent, they were. Last year I remember several categories still being up in the air come Oscar Sunday. Jennifer Lawrence…
‘Late Night’ takeover hits ground running
For the first time in 22 years, the “Tonight Show” aired without its usual host, Jay Leno. Instead, it was young comedian Jimmy Fallon who took the stage, succeeding Leno as the “Tonight Show’s” host on Feb. 17. Dressed in…
Patience, commitment made Utley perfect professor
The ideal professor is a beacon of knowledge that has the answers to all of your questions. They take difficult concepts and break them down to be understandable. They prepare you for life after college. Garrick Utley was the ideal…
Jeter leaves blueprint of excellence
In the classic 1993 baseball movie “The Sandlot,” a timeless quote is made regarding the main character’s favorite player, Babe Ruth. The quote says, “People say he was less than a god but more than a man. You know, like…
Big-time merger threatens viewers
Following its merger with Time Warner Cable, Comcast posted a press release on its website that hummed with buzzwords. Sentences such as, “This transaction will create a leading technology and innovation company, differentiated by its ability to deliver ground-breaking products…
