Yahoo! Throws In the Towel – Or Not January 25, 2006 By Edward B. Colby Is Yahoo! conceding the Internet search market to Google? Bloggers argue over the meaning of a quote from the Yahoo! CFO.
Osama’s Return, Bush’s ‘Third Term,’ And One Long History Lesson January 24, 2006 By Edward B. Colby The nation’s magazines take a look at the latest tape from Osama bin Laden, next week’s State of the Union address, and a president not named Bush.
The Jill Carroll Watch January 23, 2006 By Edward B. Colby Three days after her kidnappers’ stated deadline for her execution passed, all is quiet on the Jill Carroll front.
ABC Probes Porn Industry, Fails to Satisfy January 20, 2006 By Edward B. Colby The network takes a look at the shady industry’s revenues, but gets cold feet when it comes to giving any answers.
Thudding Mallet Attacks Velvet Hammer January 19, 2006 By Edward B. Colby How many times does the president have to deny that Laura Bush is running for office before the AP decides it might not actually be a story?
Press Takes a Pass on CAFTA January 18, 2006 By Edward B. Colby The Central American Free Trade Agreement, the most important trade agreement of Bush’s presidency, is well behind schedule. So why isn’t the press paying attention?
To Be Or Not to Be: Does It Even Matter? January 9, 2006 By Edward B. Colby Who is JT Leroy? A critically acclaimed young fiction writer noted for his "stark portrayal of child prostitution and drug use" — or a cruel composite hoax?
Woe, Woe Is Pfizer, Says the Journal January 7, 2006 By Edward B. Colby The paper reports that the pharmaceutical giant is in trouble. But the evidence that the Journal presents doesn’t back that up.
Two Thumbs Down For Coverage of the Movie Industry January 4, 2006 By Edward B. Colby Members of the media have greatly exaggerated rumors of Hollywood’s impending demise.
The Journal Provides Yet Another Senseless Survey January 4, 2006 By Edward B. Colby The new year brings us the annual crop of silly stories making flawed predictions about the state of the economy during the next 12 months.
