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Originally posted at MediaBizBloggers.com I saw that ZenithOptimedia estimates that broadcast network ad spending will be flat this year, while cable networks total spend will be up about 10 percent to $18 billion.  It‘s about time this happened. Broadcast networks have been feeding us a steady diet of reality shows, spinoffs, and clones for many Continue Reading →

Much to the chagrin of overweight people nationwide, an appellate recently ruled that full-body airport scanners are not unconstitutional. Fortunately for those of us embarrassed by our two-seat physiques, the TSA announced that our naked images would now be blurred by a software update. The scanner upgrade will roll out in the coming months. Read the full Continue Reading →

Before you upgrade to Apple’s newest operating system OS X Lion, make sure the programs you rely on are compatible. A slew of programs including the popular audio editing software Pro Tools simply won’t work. Unless you’re dying for Apple’s newest offering, hold off until it’s been vetted. Read the full article at sweetwater.com Continue Reading →

A recent survey reveals that less than 50% of smartphone users actually use the phone to make calls. Text messaging and emails are the preferred method of communication by nearly 90% of respondents. People love to talk, just not to each other.   Continue Reading →

The NASA Space Shuttle program is over. Columbia and Challenger (both lost in heartbreaking accidents), Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavor and their brave crews served our country well. After more than 135 missions, the remaining orbiters: Discovery, Atlantis, Endeavor and Enterprise (the test vehicle, not intended for space flight) will become museum pieces. Government-funded manned spaceflight Continue Reading →

NASA’s Atlantis shuttle recently made its final landing in Cape Canaveral, marking the end of its 30 year tenure journeying space. This 13-day mission is the last for NASA as it indefinitely suspends its shuttle operations. Florida’s Space Cost will lose around 8,000 jobs after its final layoffs. Read the full article at MiamiHerald.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110722_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Much to the chagrin of overweight people nationwide, the Supreme Court recently ruled that full-body airport scanners are not unconstitutional. Fortunately for those of us embarrassed by our two-seat physiques, the TSA announced that our naked images would now be blurred by a software update. The scanner Continue Reading →

More than 15,000 Jobs Saved Nationwide MCKINNEY, Texas, July 21, 2011 – Blockbuster L.L.C. announced today it has assumed contracts with property owners nationwide and will maintain operations of more than 1,500 U.S. Blockbuster stores that would have closed under liquidation, as approved in a New York bankruptcy court this week. Blockbuster also will retain Continue Reading →

WARREN, NJ — Jul 21, 2011 Over 80% of the New York Metro region has access to the nation’s fastest and most advanced 4G LTE network Average 4G LTE data rates are 5-12 Mbps on the downlink and 2-5 Mbps on the uplink Addition of new cell sites shows Verizon’s commitment to the ongoing expansion Continue Reading →

As One of the Most Downloaded Mobile Games of All-Time, Cut The Rope and its Hugely Popular Om Nom Transcend Gaming with New Digital Comic SAN DIEGO, CA – July 21, 2011 – Today at Comic-Con International 2011, Ape Entertainment and ZeptoLab™, developers of Cut the Rope™, one of the top selling iPhone, iPod® touch Continue Reading →