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Thursday Jul 03, 2008

Good Morning FBLA Readers -- The Rush and Radar Edition

rush_limbaugh.jpgYesterday it was announced that Rush Limbaugh signed a $400 million - 8 year contract. We were waiting to get a reaction from other people in radio but they were stunned into silence. Remember kids - don't do drugs - it could ruin your life and the lives of everyone around you.

Speaking of tragedy, with all the lay off news for print papers, here's another kick while you're down: according to Radar, Gawker bloggers' bonuses are being slashed by $2500 for over 1 million hits. They are now getting less money too, but it's because they are too successful.


Wednesday Jun 25, 2008

Good Morning FBLA Readers

It seems by our poll yesterday that most of our readers are indifferent to a special morning post. Or any other kind of special posts. Basically, we got the note that we should just keep putting up the half-baked rumors and media news we usually do.

We did get one, ahem, suggestion of what a reader wanted to see:

Pictures of you girls in bikinis

What are we? Meteorologists?

Tuesday Jun 24, 2008

Good Morning FBLA Readers

So it's our first day without Morning Call Time. So sad.

What to do next? We don't know. We're open to suggestions. But really, we got nothing.

Monday Jun 23, 2008

Dylan Brody Remembers Carlin

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Story teller and comedian Dylan Brody sent FBLA this email:

I am deeply saddened to hear of George Carlin's passing. He was not a friend. Not even an acquaintance, really. He called me once to tell me that I was funny and it was one of the most profoundly important moments in my career as a comic, one of the most profoundly important moments of my life. He was a groundbreaking performer, a brilliant comic and most of all just a really, really good human being.

I tell the full story of that moment and the impact it had on me in a story called Arc which will be included on my upcoming live CD, True Enough but in light of this evening's news I have uploaded the track for preview listening. You can hear the piece at dylanbrody.com I do this as tribute. Not as self-promotion. You know?
Dylan Brody

If you weren't going to mention it, we were. The piece he speaks of is a fitting tribute to Carlin. Worth a listen.

Barry Crimmins Remembers Carlin

story.carlin.bw.jpgAuthor and Comedian Barry Crimmins sent FBLA this email:

George Carlin, was as fine a practitioner of standup comedy as ever walked on a stage. Period.

Mr. Carlin didn't just question authority, he pissed in its face. A master of critical thinking and a genius at making that thinking available to his vast audience, Carlin was a world-class subversive. Kind, generous and down to earth, George Carlin moved to LA without ever "going Hollywood." Above all, he was one hellaciously funny motherfucker.

I'll stop now because you can bet if anything annoyed George Carlin during the final days of his life, it was overblown, mawkish salutes to a dead man. -- Barry Crimmins

Sunday Jun 22, 2008

George Carlin Dead at 71

arts2.jpgWe not exaggerating in the least bit to say that George Carlin was one of the funniest people this planet has ever seen.

He'll be like Mark Twain, in a 150 years people will still read his stuff and think,"Man, that dude's funny."

We're sorry to see you go.

Friday Jun 13, 2008

It's Not Everyday That Porn Gets This Type of Media Saturation

Friday the 13th!

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  • ABCNews.com is covering the fact that because it's Friday the 13th that means Yisrayl "Buffalo Bill" Hawkins prediction that the world was going to end on Thursday the 12th is now incorrect. Bummer for him, now the polygamy charges might stick.

  • AP has the headline, "Ron Paul says campaign to 'shift gears'". Like from first to reverse? Oh Paul, you'll always be the Tom Tancredo of Texas to us.

  • Speaking of head-scratching campaigns, Mike Huckabee has signed on with Fox News. Now that he has a job he can pay back the $5000 his contributors gave him to run for president.

  • LA Times reports that a woman accused of stalking John Cusack will undergo a psych examinations. We just want to stop all the rumors right now and say that it's not Mayrav. She has yet to be caught.

  • Thursday Jun 12, 2008

    Answer for the Tipsters and Those That Aspire To Be

    anonymous.JPGWe just got a note in our tip box that asked:

    Are all tips absolutely anonymous?

    Yes. We absolutely don't know who sends us stuff in the tip box unless it is signed.

    The problem with our tip box is that we sometimes don't check it. So if you want to tip us off and want to stay off the record (we're cool like that) just send us an email. We check that constantly and carry our iPhones with us everywhere. So we're on it.

    Tuesday May 06, 2008

    Writers Store Seeking Over-Qualified People for Hourly Akin to Fast Food...Managers

    2058_170.jpgWe found this trolling Craigslist:

    The Writers Store seeks Sales Consultant (West Los Angeles, CA) Reply to: job-670225792@craigslist.org Date: 2008-05-06, 10:51AM PDT


    The Writers Store, the leading provider of essential tools for writers and filmmakers, is seeking a temporary, part-time Sales Consultant. Upon demonstrated success, the position may be available long-term. This is the perfect opportunity to turn your sales experience along with your hobby or interest in writing/filmmaking into a well-paying, exciting job. A knowledge and passion for writing/screenwriting is desired.

    Job Responsibilities:
    - Educate writers regarding tools and solutions for their craft.
    - Accurately and efficiently process customer transactions using our automated systems.
    - Participate in telemarketing, store activities, and other special promotions to assist in lead generation, increased sales, and retention.
    - Ensure store is operationally ready at all times and each customer has a positive experience.
    - Able to work retail hours of operation including evenings and Saturdays.

    Minimum Qualifications:
    - 2 + years experience in computer, software or related technical sales.
    - Ability to analyze customer needs, and present solutions through delivery of our products and services.
    - Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of multi-tasking.
    - Must possess excellent oral and presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
    - MS office experience required. Proficiency in using multiple computer-based systems preferred.
    - Positive attitude with a skill for finding solutions to everyday issues.
    - College degree desired.

    We Offer Part-time:

    The average starting base rate after training is between $10 and $12/hour depending upon experience.

    We're outraged. We'd like to think that the people working at The Writers Store could at least afford to buy a non-pirated version of Final Draft.


    Previously

    News About People Named Rupert

    FBLA and Comments

    April 15th - Tax Day

    Comments! Be the First EVER on FBLA

    It's Good Friday

    News Briefly March 20, 2008

    Mediabistro.com's Circus

    News Briefly March 12, 2008

    News Briefly March 11, 2008

    News Briefly: March 10, 2008

    News Briefly

    Willie Macc Hit Us Like a Brick

    Briefly News

    Bruce Nadler, Nip/Tuck Workout Author, Dead at 61

    Spiral Jetty Threatened by Oil Drillers

    Stanford Sorority Girls Turned Away from Chelsea Clinton Event

    Who'll Get Johnny Grant's Penthouse Now?

    Writer Seeks Help--is it Lucy Deutsch?

    Candidates Go to the Dogs

    Signs of the Season: LA Christmas

    FBLA Gets New Look

    Joe Torre: Dodger's $13 Million Dollar Man

    Jeremy Blake Show Opens at Corcoran Gallery

    Schadenfreude Special: Wild Fires

    Reduce Your Asshole Footprint/Give to UCLA

    In Memoriam: September 11, 2001

    Costner Makes Blogger's Dreams Come True

    Son Of LA Times Pressman, Ed Padgett, Dies in Car Accident.

    Final Post on Theresa Duncan Blog from Glenn O'Brien

    Update: Theresa Duncan's Death Confirmed

    Theresa Duncan, Filmmaker and Game Developer, Reported Dead

    Friday the 13th: Wanna Get Lucky?

    We Want Your Tips! Give Us Your Tips!

    Dianne Feinstein Wants Correct Reporting

    Diane Sawyer Gets Andrew Speaker Interview/ Doesn't Anyone Want To Talk to his Father-in-Law?

    Can Fire-Goats Save LA from the Fire Next Time?

    BREAKING: 'A Christmas Story' Director Killed In Car Crash

    Gossip Jamboree: American Idols, Idle Americans

    FBLA: You Like Us, You Really Like Us

    Dateline Hollywood Strikes Again--Baltimore News Station Fooled

    Maya del Mar, Astrologer, Dead at 78

    Smells Like Money--Advertisers Stink Up the Place

    Look Like Jack Black For A Day

    Mayme Clayton Memorial Today

    Get Off My Couch, Paris Hilton

    Political Art on Wilshire Blvd.

    FBLA Effects Change!

    Man-cations Pale Imitation of MAN-DATE!

    United We Plant

    Los Angeles Media Tackles 9/11

    In Memoriam, Sept. 11, 2001

    Snoop-tastic!

    Jewish Humor -- Irish Catholic Style

    TomKat the Ghetto Brangelina?

    Stock Up Now For Your Next Garage Sale

    They Answered "How" But We Want to Know "Why"

    Snoop 'n' Snackers

    Missing Buttons

    We See a Future... With No Scandal

    Taking Out the Trash

    Boh--k. Boh-k. Boh-k. Book!

    It's Never Too Early to Start Cursing at the TV

    That's why they call it the Tube

    Great News from the Good Book!

    Introducing. . . Larry Poppins!

    Today's Accidental Moment of Truth

    Designed in California. Made in hell by little children.

    Sympathy for the Plaintiff

    Congratulations Los Angeles: They are shooting twice as many pilots here as Rhode Island!

    So long and thanks for all the fish

    And another thing: Rumor Has It completely blew

    Temporary Passover baton pass-over

    Posting may be light from Claude today

    Joel Stein on the Black Table: Shock value, sure, but where's the funny?

    Kit Admits: I Did Omit

    Bookworm Preview

    Weekend Gross Predictions: Farmers' Markets

    And is Introducing That Incredibly Annoying Coldplay Song to the World Really Anything to Brag About?

    Young Adult Hipster Subculture Watch

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