Did CNN Hype The Senate Evacuation? [TVNewser]
They were apparently operating under the theory that it was wise to blanket the story in case it turned out to be news.

Out = David Gregory, In = Victoria Jones? [FishbowlDC]
Looks like someone is jockeying to steal David Gregory's title as Most Pestering White House Reporter.

Walking the Magdalene Line [Galleycat]
Not too many million-dollar major deals (in PM parlance) have the kind of backstory that Kathleen McGowan's MAGDALENE LINE trilogy does.

Playboy's "Hot" Napolitano Chides "Room-Temperature Randall" [FishbowlNY]
Seems we caused something of a ruckus by referring to Playboy editorial director Chris Napolitano (left) last week as "hot".

The shroud of Turin: NBC's shameless "Apprentice" plug [FishbowlLA]
The newest sport at the Olympics? Synchronized shilling.

Pleix Flexes for Success [Unbeige]
"Birds" is the work of hyper-enthusiastic Paris collective Pleix, a group of designers and musicians who've also done videos for Basement Jaxx and Futureshock.