Vice co-founder Gavin McInnes talked with me about his
new video series for Teva (and then blogged about the stuff we discussed that didn’t make it into the story, as well as Gawker’s reaction).
Then I wrote a story, blog post and follow-up blog post about texting while driving — the emerging category of services that prevent [...]
Wed, September 2 2009 » Wall Street Journal » No Comments
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr made a rare joint appearance, in which they reminisced about meeting Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and meditating in India. They were followed by Donovan, Paul Horn (”You guys haven’t changed a bit in 40 years!”), Mike Love of the Beach Boys (”We came after the Beatles. We’re used to that, particularly [...]
Mon, April 6 2009 » Wall Street Journal » No Comments
Please excuse all the downward looks — I figured glancing at my notes was better than whispering “Line?” I also got lots of comments on my blog post about the ad campaign.
Whopper Virgins Ads (and Controversy) Break
Video: Burger King’s ‘Whopper Virgins’ Ads Prompt Controversy
Fri, December 12 2008 » Wall Street Journal » No Comments
Ira Socol noticed election workers at his polling place in Holland, Mich., Tuesday telling voters the address on their ID card had to match the one on their voter registration. Otherwise, they couldn’t use the voting machines.
The 52-year-old doctoral student believed this discouraged some from his low-income district from voting.
In Birmingham, Ala., Joy Heard, a [...]
Wed, November 5 2008 » Wall Street Journal » No Comments
While the Warren, N.J., company said it limited submissions to strippers 18 and older and was screening the clips to police their content before posting them, the campaign quickly drew criticism from people worried that it would attract teenagers eager to shed their clothes. Further, some nonprofits that work with homeless teens said they weren’t [...]
Mon, July 21 2008 » Wall Street Journal » No Comments
It’s not often I get to reference “Donnie Darko,” pig poop and Michael J. Fox in a single story:
Clearly, “Mr. Fusion” was ahead of its time.
Wed, July 2 2008 » Wall Street Journal » No Comments
“I wanted not a single tooth mark on the dog,” says Ms. Turbeville, 54. Her solution: a paste of cayenne pepper and Cholula Hot Sauce, which she painted on its tail. The cats still sniff the Aibo’s backside. “They just can’t help it. But they never, ever bite him anymore.”
Many owners have found robotic pets [...]
Wed, June 11 2008 » Wall Street Journal » No Comments
Hunger for Celebrity Gossip Helps Create a Market for Amateurs, But Not Everyone Is Happy
Erin Horgan is more than a casual John Mayer fan. When she learned about a Caribbean cruise being offered earlier this month with the singer as the featured entertainment, the 22-year-old worker at a Hyannis, Mass., scrapbooking store didn’t hesitate to [...]
Tue, February 26 2008 » Wall Street Journal » No Comments
