Media Mix

Tuesday's Media Mix (Grow a Garden with Your iPhone, "Glee" is Back, Cat Awarded for Warning)

2010-04-13T07:00:00.000-05:00

Video Clip of the Day: Slide, slide slippity slide

How Does Your Garden Grow?: 10 Great iPhone Apps for Growing a Garden

Ready to Sing: "Glee" Returns as a Cult and Musical Success

Paw Warning: Cat Awarded For Using Paw To Warn Of Gas Leak

In Case You Missed It (April 12)

2010-04-12T21:11:00.003-05:00

I didn't know there were so many ways to say "nuclear." There's the normal saying. There's the George W. Bush saying (nuh-clur). And there's the FOX News saying (new-ah-clear). Nevertheless, today's national news was all about President Obama's Nuclear Security Summit in Washington. And I have to report on the Oprah/John Tesh rumors and Conan O'Brien landing on TBS. Oh, and the Dow Jones is back above 11,000!

Stocks Soar: Dow Ends Above 11,000 for 1st Time in 18 Months

Nuclear Negotiations: Obama, Chinese leader discuss possible Iran sanctions

What Went Wrong: At the Mine, Search for Answers Begins

Supreme Speculation: Names added to Supreme Court short list

No Foul: No Assault Charges for Roethlisberger

Define Normal: ‘Next to Normal’ wins Pulitzer Prize for drama

Romance Revealed: John Tesh Confirms Romance with Oprah

Home Sweet Home: Conan O'Brien to make TBS his new late-night home

Skydivers Soar: Body Flight World Challenge in Bedford

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Monday's Media Mix (Facebook Dating Disasters, Cow Rescued from Drain & Conan on MyNetwork TV?)

2010-04-12T07:01:00.000-05:00

Video Clip of the Day: Kelsey just can't seem to dunk

Dating Disaster: 5 ways Facebook changed dating (for the worse)

Rescue Rangers: Cow rescued from storm drain

Bye Bye Fox?: Why you may see Conan O'Brien on MyNetwork TV

Downtown Alive with Live After Five

2010-04-11T19:45:00.001-05:00

There are a lot of great things about Baton Rouge. We have amazing food, a diverse culture and we sure know how to party better than anyone around. But when you take all that, ball it up and mix in eclectic music … you get the best free party east of the Mississippi … Live After Five.

Live After Five is one of my favorite things to do in Downtown Baton Rouge. And when you kick off the season with a band like MoJEAUX, there are high hopes for Friday nights!

MoJEAUX is gaining a bit of a cult following. Besides playing weddings, they perform at area festivals and local bars. The group is truly something to see. They can go from playing the “Bunny Hop,” to “Devil Went Down to Georgia.” They give a little soul with “Proud Mary,” then switch it up with a little “Chicken Fried” or “Livin’ on a Prayer.”

The band utilizes every single member of the band, and it pays off because it keeps you jumping and jiving all night long. This is the second time they have opened up the Live After Five concert series, and the Downtown Business Association is smart to keep them coming back.

While I could hear MoJEAUX every week, there are plenty of great concerts coming to Galvez Plaza over the next few weeks. And remember, it’s fun, free and there’s plenty of room. See you out on the Plaza (and out on Third St. after the bands)!

April 16 – Rockin’ Dopsie Jr., and the Zydeco Twisters
April 23 – Baton Rouge All Star Blues Jam (BR Blues Week)
April 30 – Allison Collins Band (also my Birthday)
May 7 – Bench Bar Boogie Band
May 14 – Chasing Scarlett
May 21 – Carbon Copy Band

I'm Back! But Where Have I Been?

2010-04-11T18:30:00.000-05:00

It feels like it’s been months since I’ve blogged. It’s only been two weeks, but boy have I missed it.

I’ve received a ton of e-mails, tweets and Facebook messages about my brief absence. A lot of you wondering where I went. This blog is fairly new (taking the place of my previous blog). It actually felt great to know so many people look forward to my postings, thoughts and stories.

I kept mum on why I stepped away from Media Mix. I honestly just needed a break and couldn’t keep up. My grandfather was in the hospital over Easter, so I’ve been spending a lot of time with my family. It sucked seeing him in the hospital, partly because he’s always such a strong person. Seeing him so weak and fragile is not an easy thing to deal with.

Thanks to some great friends, more prayers than I can count and his willingness to get back to his garden, he’s now home from the hospital. While that obstacle is over, we are still waiting to find out why he got so sick in the first place. We know he had bronchitis and that put a terrible strain on his lungs. But with PawPaw Sonny, it’s always a domino effect. What affects his lungs, affects his heart. And simply biology will tell you that when your heart hurts, you hurt. On top of the bronchitis, his blood level was critically low.

We’re waiting on the results of a bone marrow exam. That’ll tell us why he’s losing blood. I ask (whatever your religious affiliation) to pray and keep him in your thoughts. It hasn’t been a year since we lost PawPaw Brown, and I know PawPaw Sonny has a lot more years left in him!

You’ll start seeing my normal postings again: the daily Media Mix, the nightly In Case You Missed It and my random ramblings. I’ve been working on a few things during my hiatus that’ll be posted over the next few days as well.

Enjoy … and as always … let me know what you think!

There Ain't No 'Lion' ... It's April Fool's!

2010-04-01T18:45:00.001-05:00

Tuesday's Media Mix (CNN's Ratings Continue Dwindling, iPhone for Verizon Customers, Dog Tries to Bite Cop Car)

2010-03-30T07:00:00.000-05:00

Video Clip of the Day: Dog tries to bite cop car

Raw Ratings: CNN's rating free fall continues

On the Verizon: Apple to launch two new iPhones, one for Verizon

'Le Whif': Coffee inhalers sold in France

Hoopster-in-Chief: CBS' Harry Smith to Shoot Interview, Hoops with Pres. Obama

In Case You Missed It (March 29)

2010-03-29T21:45:00.000-05:00

What a slow news day. Here in Louisiana everything seemed to center around the start of the legislative session. Governor Jindal had a lot to say in 30-minutes. Nationally, a story about Christian warriors and a plot to kill police is creating a lot of buzz.

Eight Arrested: 'Christian warrior' militia accused in plot to kill police

Murder Trial: Boy Who Killed Step-Mom Will be Tried as an Adult

Saturday's Off: USPS One Step Closer to Dropping Saturday Mail

Uh, Duh!: Ricky Martin Says He's Gay

Sell Outs: 'American Idol' Owner Confirms Buyout Talks

Session Starts: Jindal speech opens legislative session

Monday's Media Mix (Big Bucks for "Lost" Finale, Sold Out of iPads & Rats Choose Junk Food Over Healthy Food)

2010-03-29T12:22:00.005-05:00

Video Clip of the Day: Frog a little late for lunch

Big Bucks: 30-second Ad During Lost Finale $900,000

Sold Out: Suppliers Expect to Ship 8-10 Million iPads in 2010, Apple Sells Out of iPads in Stock

The New Crack?: Scientists Compare Junk Food to Cocaine as Study Shows Rats Fed Junk Food Go Hungry When Given Healthy Food

Friday's Media Mix (Netflix via Wii, Man Jailed for Soup, CBS 'Got to Dance' & Leno Leads Again)

2010-03-26T09:35:00.000-05:00

WiiHoo: Netflix via Wii Is Almost Here

Copy Cats: CBS Orders Dancing Competition 'Got to Dance'

Suspicious Soup: Man Jailed in Tijuana for African Dish

Leno Leads (again): "Tonight Show" Leads for Third Week

In Case You Missed It (March 25)

2010-03-25T21:08:00.002-05:00

Is the Pope getting picked on? His handling of alleged sex abuse cases when he was a bishop is creating all sorts of headlines. And it's official ... again. The Houses passes a Senate bill fixing health care reform. But did anything change?

Final Fix: House passes Senate's health care 'fixes' bill

Picking on the Pope?: Vatican Strongly Defends Abuse Decision

Tough to Tan: FDA Mulls New Tanning Bed Restrictions

Show Time: Mars and Moon Put on Sky Show Tonight

Freak Accident: Teen Dies in Blast After Cigarette Sparks Hair Bleach

Series Finale: 'At the Movies' is canceled

Lawsuit Filed: LSU police major claims gender discrimination

In Case You Missed It (March 24)

2010-03-24T19:53:00.003-05:00

As the battle over health care reform continues (didn't Pres. Obama sign it into law?), threats are being made against Congressmen. Another battle is brewing in the Alaskan wilderness. And we can blame Sarah Palin.

Sarah's World: Sarah Palin to host reality TV series

You've Got Mail: Stupak Received Threatening Messages for Health Care Vote

Tummy Tuck: Authors of New Atkins Book Hope to Revive Diet

RIP: 'I Spy' Actor Robert Culp Dies

Who Dat: New Orleans, D.C. & New Hampshire Top The Charts For Penis Size

Just a Number?: Pre-filed bill aims to set public office qualification age limit

Struggling to Survive: Blockbuster is 'bleeding to death'

Wednesday's Media Mix (Digg the new app, Hope for Chuck, Reverse jail break & Viagra and sex offenders)

2010-03-24T09:46:00.001-05:00

Video Clip of the Day: Cheerleader falls during routine. Oops!

Digg It: Digg’s iPhone App Launches Today

Panic Time: NBC's Chuck in Danger of Being Canceled

Jail Break: Inmate Gets 15 Years For Breaking Into Jail

Bulls Eye: Palin unveils midterm target list

Dysfunctional Bill: No Viagra for Sex Offenders

In Case You Missed It (March 23)

2010-03-23T21:09:00.004-05:00

President Obama signs health care reform into law, and VP Biden drops the F-bomb! How great would it have been if Obama and Biden broke out into a song and dance number during the ceremony? I'm picturing it, which is scary! Speaking of song and dance, gay proms are like the new shark attacks. Mississippi says no while Georgia says yes, and the national media is on a feeding frenzy to cover it all.

Gay Ole Prom: Gay Prom Date Approved in Georgia

Not So Fast: Judge rules against lesbian teen in prom flap

Your Sued!: 14 states sue to block health care law

Big F***ing Deal: Just Biden Being Biden?

Got Game: Nintendo to Launch 3-D Version of Handheld Console

Ewwwww: 100 Sssnakes Ssslaughtered in Florida

Knitters Gone Wild: Tree Branches and Light Poles Covered with Little Sweaters

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Tuesday's Media Mix (Assassination Tweets, Conan Can't Give Back & Eatable Oscar)

2010-03-23T10:32:00.001-05:00

Video Clip of the Day: Curious Chimp Checks out Camera

Assassination Tweets: Secret Service Investigation Tweets Calling for Obama's Assassination

Indian Givers: NBC Says “No” to Conan to Appear on “Idol Gives Back”

Eatable Award: Nominees for 'Oscars of the food world'

Live to Bark: Dog Shot Five Times But Miraculously Survives

In Case You Missed It (March 22)

2010-03-22T20:59:00.002-05:00

It seems everyone with an opinion about the health care reform legislation made it heard today. And poll after poll seems to show that Americans aren't in favor of President Obama's health care bill. Guess we'll know the real effects of the bill during the upcoming mid-term elections. As we continue to digest what the new law will mean, new details are being released in the Michael Jackson investigation.

New Details: Michael Jackson's doctor interrupted CPR to dispense with drug vials

Political Poll: Most Say Health Care Fight About Politics, Not Policy

Not Good News: Majority disapprove of Obama for first time

Set to Sue: Louisiana set to file suit over controversial healthcare bill

Chinese Censorship: Google quits censoring search in China

Tell it to a Judge: Lesbian Teen Prom Date Case in Court

Dancing Away: Who’ll go ‘Dancing’ off with mirror ball trophy?

Strange But True: Man dies in auto accident after attacking wife, kids

Monday's Media Mix (Banged up mail, Twitter attacks, Scripted TV finally? & A 4th BDay celebration)

2010-03-22T10:45:00.000-05:00

Video Clip of the Day: I sure hope this isn't true!

Guessing Game: How Many Scripted Hours on Broadcast Primetime Next Fall?

Twitter Fish: New Twitter Phishing Attack: “You’re On Here?”

#thankstwitter4: Twitter Celebrates Fourth Birthday with 140 Wishes

Welcome Back: Blue Butterflies Come Back from the Brink

In Case You Missed it (Weekend Edition)

2010-03-21T22:26:00.003-05:00

What happened this weekend? Well, history was made. President Obama's push for health care reform finally saw the light of day and was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. Despite your views on the issue (mine will be coming tomorrow), it's a very historic moment. If that wasn't big enough, Tiger Woods broke his silence ... TWICE!

Health Care Vote: House passes health care bill on 219-212 vote

Tiger Talks (Finally): Woods gives first interview since crash Transcript

Fire and Ice: Iceland Fears 2nd, Even Larger Volcanic Eruption

Flood Fight: Red River Crests in North Dakota, Floodwaters Recede

On the Road: Jindal’s frequent travels proving lucrative as he raises more campaign funds outside of Louisiana

In Case You Missed It (March 19)

2010-03-19T20:10:00.003-05:00

The health care debate is heating up ... will President Obama and the democrats have enough support for a vote this weekend? Once again abortion is causing problems and scaring away not only republicans but House democrats too. The Red River is rising, causing problems for residents in Fargo, ND. Will the sandbags hold and protect towns from flooding? And is your NCAA bracket busted like mine? Too many upsets to talk about.

Cornell scores NCAA upset for Ivy League

Presidential Push: Obama targets insurers in final health care push

Flood Woes: Sandbags in place as Red River rises

Pope's Problems: Pope's former diocese in Munich takes on "tsunami" of abuse cases

Full House: Foreclosure Proceedings Have Begun on Home of Octomom

Prom Payment: Ellen presents $30,000 to lesbian in prom flap

Left in Tears: Cookie Monster Swipes Girl Scout's Cash

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Jennifer Lopez Planning to go "Overboard"

2010-03-19T13:00:00.000-05:00

I'm not usually a big fan of remakes, but I'm super excited that Jennifer Lopez (my future ex-wife) is in talks to star in the remake of the 1980's comedy "Overboard."

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Will Smith is producing the new version of the film. Adam Cooper and Bill Collage worked on the current script with Leslie Dixon.

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell starred in the original comedy in 1987. Garry Marshall directed the movie, which was about a rich, spoiled and snooty woman who falls off her yacht and is convinced she's the wife of a local carpenter. She becomes a housekeeper for his four boys only to fall in love with the entire family.

And don't forget the future Mrs. Daniel Brown (aka J.Lo) hits theaters in April for her romantic comedy "The Back-up Plan."

Friday's Media Mix (Sarah Palin's Reality Show, Battle for Sex.com & Invisibility Cloak)

2010-03-19T10:00:00.000-05:00

IT'S HIGH-FIVE FRIDAY!

Video Clip of the Day: Alpaca says "Surfs Up!"

Web War: PETA and Meat Company Battle to Score Sex.com

Reality Check: Sarah Palin Seeking $1 Million to $1.5 Million Per Episode for Reality Show

See Me Now?: Cloak of Invisibility Breakthrough

In Case You Missed It (March 18)

2010-03-18T22:07:00.003-05:00

I was out of work sick, so I'm a little behind on what happened today. It looks like health care reform and Tiger's sexy text messages was what everyone is talking about (besides March Madness, of course).

Just Madness: ODU Edges Notre Dame; St. Mary's Topples Richmond; Villanova, BYU Escape with OT Wins

Final Countdown: Where does health care reform stand?

No One Puts Sandy in the Corner: Jesse James Asks for Forgiveness

Amanpour Out: Christiane Amanpour to join ABC News

Sexting: Joslyn James Releases Racy Texts With Tiger Woods Via Web Site

Play Protests: Dutchtown production brings out hundreds of protesters

Pants on 'da Ground: Baton Rouge woman on crusade to pull up your pants

Thursday's Media Mix (Barack-etology, Google TV, Conon on Fox?)

2010-03-18T11:00:00.000-05:00

Video Clip of the Day: Barack-etology 2010 (The President's Picks)

Girls Rule?: Boys Are Struggling With Reading in All 50 States

Tune In: Google TV is Coming to a Living Room Near You

Foxy CoCo: “A Deal We Can Live With” Outlined

Surf's Up: Alpaca hits the waves in Peru

In Case You Missed It (March 17)

2010-03-17T20:58:00.003-05:00

It was a slow news day today. It took a little digging to find the biggest news stories. An Irish rally on Wall Street was probably one of the biggest stories today. That as the push for health care reform continues.

Irish Rally: Stocks end at 18-month highs

Presidential Push: Temperature Rising for Health Care Votes

BR Tea Party: Tea turns conservative protest into party

Grisly Discovery: Body of missing mother of five found under hotel bed

Death Sentence: Jury says Dacarius Holliday should be put to death

Only in Louisiana: Pint-sized dogs used to hunt nutria on Bayou St. John

Infant Left in Oven Overnight, Dad Blames Drugs & Booze

2010-03-17T18:00:00.000-05:00

Buckle your seat belts for this one!

A Kentucky dad is in jail for putting his five-week-old son in the oven, leaving him there overnight. (The oven door was open slightly, and the oven was not on.)

Larry Long says he was high on marijuana and drunk on whiskey. He apparently got high at work and went home to share a fifth of whiskey with the baby's mother. According to police reports, Long finished off the bottle as the mom went to bed. When she woke up the next morning, she heard the baby crying ... the cries were coming from the oven.

Sometime that night, Long called a mental health crisis line and told them what he had done. They alerted police. The baby was taken to the hospital, and he was okay.

Long isn't taking responsibility for his actions. Get this: He believes the marijuana he was smoking at work was laced with a hallucinatory.

What the hell?

I just thank God the oven wasn't on and the baby wasn't hurt. Larry Long needs to spend time in rehab and several years in jail. Blaming the pot you're smoking isn't a good enough excuse! How about you lay off the drugs and booze, and actually try taking care of your kid!

His only saving grace is that he did finally realize what he did and called that crisis line. It's just too little, too late. I do hope he gets the help he needs and may one day be a father to this poor baby.

The baby was removed from the home and is now being cared for by family members.