MacNeil critiques modern journalism and Fox bias
Robert MacNeil, retired from The MacNeil Lehrer NewsHour, calls current journalism polluted by tabloids and opinionated reports. He faults Fox News Channel for aggressive patriotism, cites rising partisanship, and reflects on his 1968 book The People Machine about TV’s shaping of politics and conventions.
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September events at Potter's Wheel Coffee House Ottawa
The Potter's Wheel Coffee House at 101 S Main Ottawa lists September activities including Friday and Saturday live music at 10 p.m. and weekly Wednesday jam nights at 7 30 p.m. All ages invited. Dates feature Steve Strickland Scott Dawson Lee Ann Pierce L C Houston Mark Haney Paul Lantis and more with jam sessions on all ages nights. Auditions for The Ballad of Black Jack musical begin at Baker University Rice Auditorium with multiple time slots and roles for adults and children.
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Franken leads New Yorkers to shout Fuggedaboudit at Bush speech
Al Franken urged New Yorkers and others to shout the local wisecrack at President Bush during the nominating convention. The coordinated protest titled the Great American Shout-Out aims to vent without taxing public safety and could involve millions nationwide. Franken spoke at Air America in New York and noted the event should end once Bush begins speaking.
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Wellsville Downtown Old Fashioned Cruise Night Set
Wellsville hosts a downtown old fashioned cruise night on September 3 from 6 pm to 1 am along Main Street. The KC Crazers organize with Darren Maple leading events at Smokey's BBQ Cafe. all vehicles are welcome, free entry, prizes donated by local businesses, and on site registration at Pizza Station. For details call the listed number.
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