The Birth of [The Briefing]
Little over a year ago I began to occupy my mornings and late afternoons with the task of supplementary motherhood, as I like to refer to it as. This supplementary motherhood position of mine leaves me energetically malnourished and often incapable of writing a decent posts. Thus, I have conceived an idea that will allow me to … Read more
Dictatorial Bromance
Chavez is said to be quoting the hangover– “And my wolf pack… it grew by one.” The lasted addition to Chavez’s & Oliver Stone’s wolf pack is none other than Sean Penn. Dictatorial Bromances are the new trend. Wonder what the world would have thought if Charlie Chaplin befriended Hitler, but then again we’re living … Read more
Chile’s New President & His Jewish Crew
Chile has a new President– Sebastian Piñera. It has been 62 years since Chileans have had a right-winged president. This shift could have great impact in the currently left-winged trend that has swiped through the region over the last decade. Piñera was sworn in today with a 7.8 magnitude aftershock, fortunately no damage or human loss has been … Read more
Does anyone Speak Whale?
Is there any pleasure derived from attending an aquarium to watch killer whales doing pirouettes in small contained areas not meant for their naturally over sized bodies? Is it even entertaining, really? Three weeks ago the world was shocked to hear how Tilikum, SeaWorld’s killer whale star, killed his (yes, Tili is a male whale) trainer Dawn Brancheau. … Read more
Hungry for Freedom
Thousands of individuals lead lives as tiny insects in a world controlled by robust and mammoth like beasts. For the fragile creatures life seems so volatile and ephemeral. Just as a small caterpillar becomes invisible to the naked eye when placed next to an imposing lion, so do many great thinkers and individuals of this … Read more
The How-To of Evening News
Charlie Brooker has nailed a Ph.D. on broadcasting journalism. Below is Brooker’s 411 on the evening news format. Isn’t it brilliant? Brooker’s parody that is. And the fact that journalism has become what it is– well, let’s hope that changes. – Lady of Press
Recess Time
I’m taking a short break. Be back soon. New Content Coming This Week!- Lady of Press
Haiti: Before & After
Some nations endure double in their share of suffering and despair. These nations face catastrophe after catastrophe, never seeming to recover when disaster strikes again. Yesterday’s evening, January 12 2010, saw the Caribbean country of Haiti shaken by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that left the country more desperate for aid than ever before. Haiti is the poorest country … Read more
