I’m sitting here trying to watch a show on Bright House Cable. High Def, my ass. It’s so garbled that I can’t really make out anything. The screen keeps getting pixelated, the audio is full of random noise or soundless moments. The show is probably funny, but how the fuck would I know? I suspect that this is due to the way Bright House...

Oct 19, 2009

Brrrr. ...

The Orlando Sentinel publishes daily mug shots from Orange County. Why? Is this a news service, participation in a local government program of shame, or just a means to drive advertising revenue? Although the Orlando Sentinel serves a larger area than just Orange County, why aren’t mug shots from other agencies included? Each photograph comes with a...

How many times have our local newscasters had to remind us about the upcoming switch to Digital TV? More times than I ever cared to hear, and probably more times than they cared to repeat. Since I’ve done absolutely nothing to remind you that television is changing, I hope to make up for my silence with this public service...

Another August, another hurricane. There are a few things you can always expect with a hurricane coming to town. 1: Tony Mainolfi (WESH) will start fear mongering. 2: All sorts of people will give you preparation advice and dire warnings. 3: Lazy bastards who didn’t get their supplies before the fear mongering will clog the roads, stores, and gas...

Most people are writing about fireworks and other celebrations today. That’s outstanding and I don’t fault them for it. However, I want to use the spirit of the day to remind us that our independence is under challenge and assault every day. This clip is of Orlando Police officers denying a WFTV camera man the same basic rights allowed to other...