Monthly Archives: January 2002

The First Lady’s guest list

Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2002 by Rex Hammock

Ever wonder who gets to sit with the First Lady during the State of the Union speech? Me, neither. Except last night, there was an NFIB member invited along with war heroes, flight attendant heroines, Olympic organizers, a union boss, … Continue reading →

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But who does Tom Shales look like?

Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2002 by Rex Hammock

Ever-annoying reviewer of TV, movies and style Tom Shales poses punditry on the important aspects of the State of the Union Speech: tie colors, camera angles, and how on TV, some people look like other TV people. Quote: Kennedy looked … Continue reading →

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Pointing fingers

Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2002 by Rex Hammock

The Washington Post’s Howard Kurtz points out the irony of pundits taking money from corporations and then criticizing politicians for taking money from those same corporations. Says it may be time for “journalistic finance reform.” Another reason I point to … Continue reading →

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They’re in the mail

Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2002 by Rex Hammock

Well, one’s not coming my way, yet.

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No comprendo

Posted on Monday, January 28, 2002 by Rex Hammock

What would happen if you translated this page from english to spanish and then back to english? A lesson in miscommunicaton. (Use your “back” key to return here.) Addendum: This reminds me of the way companies often communicate with their … Continue reading →

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