Casey Anthony: State Won’t Use Statements, Reaction

According to newly filed documents, prosecutors say they will not be using statements Casey Anthony provided to law enforcement after her arrest in October of 2008. The state also won’t be using a video recording of Anthony’s reaction when she learned that her daughter Caylee’s remains had been found. From WESH: Anthony’s defense filed a [...]

Last World War I Veteran Dies at 110

Frank W. Buckles, the last known U.S. veteran of World War I, died yesterday at the age of 110. From the New York Times: He was only a corporal and he never got closer than 30 or so miles from the Western Front trenches, but Mr. Buckles became something of a national treasure as the [...]

Casey Anthony: Prosecutor Wants Baez Held in Contempt

See what happens when I go on vacation. I miss all the good stuff! From WFTV: In a motion filed Monday (read it), prosecutors are demanding Casey Anthony’s lead attorney, Jose Baez, be held in contempt of court because he keeps missing deadlines. Baez says he’s confused and says his co-counsel, Cheney Mason, is just [...]

Craig Ferguson…at The Grove

I had the chance to see comedian Craig Ferguson while he was filming a segment of his program The Late Late Show this Tuesday afternoon while I was at The Grove in Los Angeles. Some funny stuff! Can’t wait to see it on the program soon! My photos were even picked up by the Robot [...]

My Idea of Heaven…Manhattan Beach!

In case I didn’t mention (I probably didn’t) I’ve been on vacation since last Friday evening. I’ve said it before…and I’ll say it again…I LOVE LA! This is one of my favorite views in the world: Manhattan Beach!

Another Look at “New Journalism” and an Introduction to Tackable

My colleague at McGrath/Power Public Relations has an interesting post up today which takes another look at the so-called “New Journalism” and Tackable, a social journalism platform launching in partnership with the San Jose Mercury News, Contra Costa Times, Oakland Tribune and 31 other newspapers across the San Francisco Bay Area. Please check it out [...]

Vick Cancels Appearance on Oprah

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick has canceled his upcoming appearance on Oprah which was scheduled to air on Thursday, February 24. From Entertainment Weekly: Vick’s rep issued the following statement regarding the cancellation on behalf of the NFL player: “After careful consideration, I will need to postpone the taping of the Oprah Winfrey interview scheduled [...]

Seinfeld’s Len Lesser Dies

Actor Len Lesser has died at the age of 88 due to complications from pneumonia. RIP Uncle Leo! From CNN: “It was very peaceful,” his daughter, Michele Lesser, told CNN, saying the family had hoped for a quick and painless death. “He was a great grandpa, and an amazing father. He had a heart of [...]

ABC News Reporter Miguel Marquez Beaten Covering Unrest in Bahrain

Miguel Marquez, an ABC News correspondent covering the protests in Bahrain, came under attack yesterday and was beaten by protesters. He was not seriously injured. Full audio of the incident can be found at the link below. This attack comes just one day after CBS announced that reporter Lara Logan was beaten and sexually assaulted [...]

Elementary, My Dear Watson…Computer Defeats Humans

IBM’s “Watson” has defeated its human competition in a three-day competition between the machine and two of Jeopardy’s all-time greatest champions: Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter. I love that Jennings showed his humor during Final Jeopardy with his line “I for one welcome our new computer overlords.” This, you may remember, is a line taken [...]