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The Real Reason You Should Hate The Media (And That Includes Us)

A new media site launched yesterday that serves as a rather handy reminder of just why everyone hates the media. The site is called Mediaite , and according to publisher Dan Abrams’ mission statement, it hopes to become “the must-read for anyone interested in media, the business of it and the personalities behind it.” At this point, it is perfectly acceptable for the rest of you to throw a shoe at your computer. As you might have noticed, the world of media is imploding upon itself like a dying star.

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The Death Of Steve McNair And The War Against Cliché

The eulogies to Steve McNair are pouring in from all points on the compass, and one word seems to be showing up again and again. You know which one: “warrior.” The vocabulary of grief is always limited, but don’t the tired old martial clichés seem wildly out of place in any memorial to a man who died with two bullets in his head? A sampling: Eddie George , former Titans running back: “a warrior” Al Del Greco , former Titans kicker: “a warrior” Donna Doss , Nashville interior designer and Titans season ticketholder: “a warrior, and he always gave us 110%” Brad Hopkins , former Titans left tackle: “a warrior and a competitor” Selma McNair , father: “a good soldier ..

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