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Hysterically Funny New “News” Show on Comedy Central

Posted on October 19, 2005 by bfialindathieman

  Hysterically Funny New “News” Show on Comedy Central Monday was the debut of an hysterically funny new half-hour “news” show on Comedy Central – The Colbert Report. If you loved Stephen Colbert's ham-handed, pretentious Stone Phillips-like news reports on … Continue reading →

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Catch Ed Fallon Sunday Noon on Iowa Press

Posted on October 15, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Catch Ed Fallon Sunday Noon on Iowa Press I was fortunate enough to catch Ed Fallon, progressive candidate for Iowa governor, live on IPTV's Iowa Press last night.  It was definitely worth watching. Friday night's Iowa Press with Ed Fallon … Continue reading →

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NE Iowa Health & Wellness Expo October 15 in Cedar Falls

Posted on October 11, 2005 by bfialindathieman

NE Iowa Health & Wellness Expo October 15 in Cedar Falls SECOND ANNUAL NORTHEAST IOWA HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPO Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005 , 8:00am – 6:00pm Valley Lutheran High School 4520 Rownd St., Cedar Falls, Ia. Energy Healing and … Continue reading →

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Contest: Your Economic Policy Idea Could Be Worth $100K

Posted on October 6, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Contest: Your Economic Policy Idea Could Be Worth $100K Lanya Shapiro Hey folks,   I want to let you know about a project I'm involved with – an economic policy contest that just launched today: a national call for the … Continue reading →

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Bushco Buying News with Taxpayer Money Ruled Illegal

Posted on October 2, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Bushco Buying News with Taxpayer Money Ruled Illegal by Robert Pear, New York Times This story arrived on the Blog for Iowa desk (thanks to Christina Butts in Des Moines) just in time for the last day of our Focus … Continue reading →

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Blog for Iowa’s Focus on Media Week

Posted on October 2, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Blog for Iowa's Focus on Media Week September 26 – October 2 This week, Blog for Iowa is focusing the spotlight on The Media.  As a prelude to the FCC Town Meeting on the Future of Media to be held … Continue reading →

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Iowa Visionary: Rick Sellers, President and GM of KMRY Radio in Cedar Rapids

Posted on October 1, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Visionary: Rick Sellers, President and GM of KMRY Radio in Cedar Rapids “Locally Owned, Locally Involved” This Wednesday, October 5, the FCC Town Meeting in Iowa City will feature a group of prominent Iowa panelists who are experts in … Continue reading →

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U.S. Media: A Conveyor Belt for Government Lies

Posted on October 1, 2005 by bfialindathieman

U.S. Media: A Conveyor Belt for Government Lies by Amy Goodman and David Goodman, Seattle Times Our media have become an echo chamber for those in power George Bush must have been delighted to learn from a [March/April 2005] Washington … Continue reading →

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TV Brouhaha in Iowa

Posted on September 30, 2005 by bfialindathieman

TV Brouhaha in Iowa by Allison Romano, Broadcasting & Cable Hey, look at this – and just in time for Blog for Iowa's Focus on Media Week!  Iowans for Better Local TV is featured in this week's Broadcasting & Cable! … Continue reading →

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Sinclair and the Public Airwaves: A History of Abuse

Posted on September 29, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Sinclair and the Public Airwaves: A History of Abuse SinclairWatch Despite lacking a household name, Sinclair Broadcasting Group is the largest owner of local TV stations in the country — they own more than 62 stations in 39 different TV … Continue reading →

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