News Jog 9/21/07

Daily readers of the Jog may have noticed that we've been trying to nudge your interest toward Pakistan over the last couple weeks. It has quickly become the most unstable important country in the world. In its big cities it practices a Turkish-style sectarian form of government- but its central government has never had anything more than a standing truce with the tribal culture that occupies a large swath of its outlying areas. In brief- the city folk are enlightened but because they know they need a strong, capable central army to protect their way of life, and because a large element of that army also believes in secular government, most in the cities have tolerated President/General Musharraf's strongman style since overthrowing a democratically elected government mired in corruption scandals back in 1999. Now in the last few months due to significant tactical gains by al-Qaeda on the one hand and a series of high-level blunders in the civil side of things Musharraf has lost a great deal of his sectarian support. Since picking a fight with the Chief Justice of his Supreme Court and losing in a publicly humiliating way he's begun looking around to make a deal and form a coalition government. As it stands, he may or may not be successful. If he is completely pushed out or assassinated it is hard to predict what will come next. Will the democracy-minded who are so appalled by Musharaff's efforts to consolidate power have the ability to defend and hold the central government of a Muslim country that already has nuclear weapons? It is in this context that we lead with this story:
Bin Laden Declares War on Musharraf

Speaking of the War on Terror:
US Senate Rejects Measure to Cut Funds for Iraq War

Why do we even let him in the country?
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Banned From Ground Zero
He's so pushy:
Iranian President Still Wants to Visit WTC Site
And just for good measure:
No More Celebs at Ground Zero

We at the Jog are still withholding judgment until we get real facts surrounding the Blackwater case. But most in the media have already made up their minds:
Private Security Contractors Create Very Public Problems
Survivor Recalls Blackwater Shootings

Most laughable headline of the day:
Rice Says Mideast Conference in U.S. Will Be Success

The folks who were kept from guarding our ports just bought a big chunk of Wall Street:
Bush Orders Security Review Into Dubai/Nasdaq Deal

It looks like they're pretty confident they didn't kill their daughter:
McCanns ready to take lie detector test

Show Business! Tasered US Student Becomes Web Hit

It seems silly but people still like to fight about race. The Jog doesn't get it. When we see Jackson and Sharpton heading up marches as if it's still 1964 we want to laugh. When we see some of the morons they're marching against we get disheartened. So we tune out. We've seen this movie before- it goes nowhere and you walk out just as frustrated as you were when you walked in. Just because everyone else cares about race doesn't mean we have to. If people don't know how to be decent to one another- then we don't know what to say.

The Jog can't prove a negative anymore than the next blog- but we suspect that if Norman Hsu had been a top Republican fundraiser his behavior might be reported to imply more about the character of the candidates who benefited from his schemes than is currently of any interest to the mainstream media.
Fundraiser Hsu Charged With Pyramid Scheme

Ahh Unions- so relevant in the 1930's:
Autoworkers Maintain They're Willing to Strike

The latest on Hertz's ex-spokesman:
O.J. Simpson Returns to Fla. Media Storm
Simpson's If I Did It Gets Second Printing

Aw geez- do we really need this?
MTV to Launch Activists Social Networking Site
It's time to remember News Jog Maxim #26: The country would be better off if young people cared less, did less, and voted less. They're young for Christ's sake! What the hell do they know?

Our favorite lawsuit of the day is:
Nebraska State Senator Sues God
Our favorite holier-than-thou arrogant response is:
Mocking God Just Not a Good Idea

Kevin Everett Update:
Doctor Says He'll Try to Stand On His Own Soon

Is Eric Mangini a rat? Belicheat Apologists Have Signals Crossed

How dainty: 'Jurassic Park' Dino Had Feathers

End of the world as we know it? Arctic Ice Ebbs to Record Level

Hobbits Are Real?

Tokyo Game Show '07!

The new iPod Nano is really cheap- for Apple, not you.

Ever wish your Blackberry had Wi-Fi? Today's your lucky day!
AT&T Announces Availability of Wi-Fi Blackberry

Just because you demanded it: The Latest in Patent Law

The verdict is in and no one liked 'Kid Nation'.
Kid Nation Manipulative and Boring

Aren't they already free?
ABC and AOL Team Up for Free Prime-Time Shows

Britney stuff:
Ordered to Take Drug Test, Britney Parties On
Unbelievable! The 'Leave Britney Alone' YouTube Guy Inks TV Deal

England's version of Britney:
Winehouse Flop Show at Music Awards
Amy Wino's Civil War at MOBOs
Johnny Rotten: Winehouse Reminds Me of Vicious

Houston Pulls Nude Silverstone Ad

The pendulum may be swinging back:
Jury in Spector Trial Resume Deliberations After Key Ruling

Rod Stewart's son is going to trial.

And Finally:
Snoop Dogg has managed to keep himself out of jail again.

There's plenty more News,
but there's no more News Jog.
We're done.

News Jog 9/20/07

The Jog is almost, but not quite, sick and tired of O.J. 2.0. There's something about imagery of Simpson riding in a car at low speeds that takes us back to the good old days. As we were watching the low speed non-chase here in the hallowed halls of Jog Central yesterday it occurred to us that this kind of entertainment shouldn't be kept to 12 year intervals. Why should we have to wait for 'the Juice' to have his next night of frenzy to enjoy ourselves this much? If we were TV producers we'd buy a helicopter and videotape every vehicle excursion the Hall of Famer has and start our own 24 hour network. The O.J. Network- all O.J. in a car, all the time. You may smirk but we can smell the money already.
O.J. Simpson Is Released on Bail
It's a Return of the O.J. Simpson Circus
The Man Who Could Put O.J. Away for Life

In the less-important O.J.-Free news:

It doesn't pay to be anti-Syrian in Beirut:
Anti-Syrian MP Killed in Car Bombing

Condi begins her umpteenth mid-east peace mission. Hey- maybe they'll work something out this time.

Iran continues to prove why they should never have nukes:
U.S.: Iran Threat to Israel Unprovoked, Unnecessary

Bush wins on Iraq again:
Amendment to Limit Troop Deployments Faces Long Odds

Dan Rather is suing CBS for $70 million.

What did we tell you? The welfare cases on Wall Street are already whining for more help from the Fed.

Okay- so maybe we were wrong about that couple killing their kid in Portugal. Nobody's perfect:
Madeleine McCann's Parents Won't be Reinterviewed

Jesse Jackson is accusing Barack Obama of acting white. For the uninitiated in race hustler lingo 'acting white' translates to 'being reasonable' at a time when whipping up a mob mentality would be more fun.

Is this really a debatable question?
Analysis: Is Edwards Real or a Phony?

If you think that tasered idiot at U of F is some kind of free speech martyr- you're some kind of idiot.

Go ahead- breathe all over each other. We've got flu vaccine comin' out the wazoo!

We told you this a couple days ago but now it's official:
Earnhardt to Drive No. 88 Next Season

Dale Jr. also unveiled his new candy bar yesterday. It's called 'The Big 'Mo'. Isn't that what Earnhardt fans have been calling Jeff Gordon for years?

That's right, a female World Cup update:
US Blanks Nigeria, Advances at World Cup

Dallas inks a criminal:
Cowboys Sign Tank to Two-Year Deal

Atlanta inks a quarterback to replace a criminal:
Falcons Sign Leftwich to 2-year, $7M Deal

Wachovia's in trouble: Wachovia Unit to Pay $32.5M Settlement

That astronaut with the diaper and the pepper spray and the 80's hair was in court yesterday.

Wanna be an astronaut? Leave the diaper and pepper spray at home:
NASA Looking to hire 10 to 15 New Astronaut

Calling all nerds!
Finally: The Lightsabre Comes to the Wii

Tetris, Ms. PAC-MAN, Sudoku for New iPods Released

Is Steve Jobs the Smartest Man in The World?

Happy Birthday: Digital 'Smiley Face' Turns 25

It's only ten years too late: Alicia Bares Her Silverstones

Somebody please make it stop:
Brad Pitt Says He and Angelina Jolie Want More Children

It's all over- Kanye wins, Fiddy concedes.

All things Britney:
Britney Gets Another New Lawyer in Custody Case
Some Moms Defend Britney Spears' Nudity Around Her Kids

Before that cutie from High School Musical got busted for her nudie pics she appeared on Tyra and spoke about what it means to be a role model.

And finally:
It's really beginning to look like that crazy bastard Phil Spector just might get away with murder. The Jog wonders if thousands of white people will be cheering in Times Square when the news is announced- probably not:
Jury Won't Consider Lesser Charge in Phil Spector Case

There's plenty more News,
but there's no more News Jog.
We're done.

News Jog 9/19/07

[Today's Jog is brief but effective.]

The Jog would love to be a big 'ole libertarian defender of all forms of Free Speech and pitch a fit over this kid who was tasered at the University of Florida while trying to question Sen. John Kerry yesterday. We'd like to be able to take almost anyone's side over that of the former presidential candidate from Massachusetts- but we can't. The questioner was acting like a moron for purposes of his own entertainment and deserved everything he got. Maybe we're getting old but it actually warms the Jog's heart to see society beginning to clamp down on these idiots who seek fame by videotaping their exploits as they make asses out of themselves in public. The holy trinity of MTV's 'Jackass', Michael Moore, and YouTube have spawned a generation of douche bags who believe a video camera and a willingness to be stupid are all that's needed to enter show business. We here at Jog Central have never been enamored with pranksters anyway- but if you are going to prank a public proceding it needs to be understood that once the police make the first aggressive action toward you- the jig is up. It is simply unacceptable to fight off the police. If he had surrendered to them immediately he wouldn't have been tasered. If you feel the cops shouldn't be manhandling you then take it up with the judge. This is a good time to revisit News Jog Rule #72- Whenever a cop says to stop what you are doing you should immediately stop what you are doing. It's best for you and it's best for the cops. We'd love to be on the kid's side... but he was a prick- check out the tape.

This is one big storm! China Takes Brunt of Typhoon Wipha

Is it the Jog or does this new O.J. thingie just get stranger by the minute? Now one of the guys who is considered a victim of Simpson's 'sting operation' has suffered a massive heart attack... it sure would be convenient for 'the Juice' if that guy died before trial. And what about the set-up aspect of this story? The dude who brings O.J. in contact with the victims just happens to be taping the whole thing and decides to sell that tape to TMZ.com rather than submit it to the police department? Isn't it all a bit strange? The Jog can only assume that everyone involved in this bizarre ordeal- from the victims to the perpatrators are all scum-bags. There are no good guys here- but we all still win if O.J. finally goes to jail. It's a funny, funny world.
OJ Simpson's Prison Conditions Released
O.J.'s Jailers Release Photos of Cell, Inmate Attire

Sen. Larry 'I don't find men the least bit attractive' Craig made a surprise appearance in the Senate yesterday. A few brave colleagues embraced him while most gave him the cold shoulder.
Audio: Craig's Senate Homecoming

Another day, another congressional probe:
State Dept. Inspector Gen. Target of Congressional Probe

Once again lawmakers have decided residents of the nation's Capitol don't deserve representation in Congress.

That couple that went to Portugal with a daughter and came back without one has endured some rough PR over the last few weeks- and now they've decided to fight back in an effort to restore their good name. Which is, of course, important and the right thing to do- that is, so long as they didn't actually kill their kid.

The Federal Reserve stepped in and did what they felt was right to strengthen a weakening market by lowering the federal funds rate half a percentage point. The Jog defers to those who understand Wall Street better than we do- and we want to avoid a recession as much as anyone. But we can't help but wonder if all this dickering and focus on soft landings isn't creating a false economic environment that becomes even more vulnerable to real collapse. This move by the Fed was received well on Wall Street yesterday but will that positive mood last?

The Latest in Paki Intrigue:
Chief Justice Ready to 'Risk Life' to Uphold Law in Pakistan
Musharraf's Wife Likely to Contest Elections

Reader's Choice:
Dem's Happy with Bush's Choice for New Attorney General.
or-
Dem's Look to Stall New Attorney General Nominee

E.coli update:
E.coli in Bagged Lettuce Prompts International Recall

That cutie from the famous High School Musical and the more famous nude photo is now being sued by her ex-lawyer. It's not all bad news though- Vanessa Williams says Vanessa Hudgens will 'bounce back' from this nudie controversy just as she bounced back from her nudie scandal in the 80's.

Reader's Choice:
Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens Stay Strong
or-
Splitsville for Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron

Judge: Spears Must Undergo Random Testing

And finally:
We can't believe it- but he just might get away with it:
Spector Jurors Unable to Reach Verdict

There is plenty more News,
but there's no more News Jog.
We're done.

News Jog 9/18/07

The Jog is in mourning this morning. One of the all-time TV greats- Brett Somers has shaken off the mortal coil. In the 1970s there was a group of celebrities who were only famous for appearing on, or hosting, game shows. Elaine Joyce, Charles Nelson Reilly, Richard Dawson, Bert Convy, and Gene Rayburn, the host of Match Game '73 thru '81 were the cream of the crop. These guys often seemed a bit inebriated and on good days engaged in improvised conversations that were much more authentic than the brand of reality TV and its stars that have emerged to replace them on today's boob tube. Match Game was the Jog's favorite daytime television show back in the day and its sad to see all of its regulars succumbing to age. We have to stop now... we're getting all misty eyed.


While watching the latest O.J. spectacle ramp up yesterday the Jog was struck with the idea that the always smirky Simpson had made the mistake of brushing his act up against a highly competent D.A.'s office and police department in Las Vegas. Vegas is a tourist town. Tourist towns don't do well if visitors don't feel safe. The fact that a gambling den is such a popular tourist destination is evidence that people feel safe going there- which is in itself de facto evidence that the police department is doing its job well. The only way to keep the bad people away from the tourists is for law enforcement to function as a well-oiled machine. We think 'the Juice' could be in real trouble here. If he had pulled this nonsense in another jurisdiction he might have gotten away with it. O.J.'s past triumphs over the authorities led him to believe he could always outsmart and out charm incompetent police departments that make sloppy mistakes. This system he's run into in Vegas doesn't look very sloppy and they have a good record of keeping their streets safe. If there's a case these guys will make it stick.
Relevant Links:
O.J. Simpson Lawyer Says There's No Evidence Against Former Star
Alleged O.J. Accomplice 'Shocked' Weapons Were Used
Goldmans to Seek Simpson Memorabilia
Is O.J. Memorabilia Still Valuable?

Bush's nominee for Attorney General seems at first glance to be a consensus candidate for the job. Joe Lieberman likes him- but then again he went to school with him and accepted political contributions from him in the past. We'll have to see how MoveOn.org responds before we can have any idea what the confirmation hearings will look like.

The White House was 'surprised' by some of the slings and arrows tossed their way by former Fed Chief Alan Greenspan in his new book. But as was reported in the Jog yesterday Greenspan's comments about the Iraq invasion and oil were taken way out of context and by mid-day yesterday there was a bit of a truce being declared between the two camps. The White House was most stung by the comments made about their tax policies in his memoir- but to some reviewers of the tome a lot of the heated rhetoric comes across more like the complaints of a grumpy old man than actual policy differences with the administration.

Meanwhile his replacement at the Fed, Ben Bernanke, looks set to announce an interest rate cut today for the first time since taking over the job.

Barry Manilow is a natural guest for 'The View'- a television show where gals get together and blather on about events of the day. But he was dis-invited by producers after requesting that co-host Elizabeth Hasselbeck be sidelined during his appearance. It seems Barry doesn't dig Liz's politically conservative 'Views' and like most on the Left considers opposing opinions to be dangerous. This is the Left folks. Take a good look at it. They preach tolerance for everybody and everything except the opinions of those who disagree with them. Here's an idea Barry- go on the show and debate her. Oh no... that's too dangerous! It's not as if the Jog sits around listening to Manilow music all day but we always had a certain respect for his career and professionalism. Now we know he's just another arrogant Lefty... a douche bag. Oh well-

Blackwater USA, a private security firm that protects diplomats and others in Iraq is embroiled in controversy after Iraqi civilians were alledgedly killed during a shootout following the detonation of a car bomb near a convoy the company was protecting. The picture is murky but Iraq has now stated they will revoke the company's license to operate in the country which would immediately put a lot of those being protected in danger. Condi Rice has been in touch with officials in Baghdad to let them know there will be a thorough internal investigation and asking for a little breathing room. It should come as no surprise that anti-American cleric Maqtada al-Sadr has used the issue to call for the immediate removal of all such security firms from the country. Since Sadr probably wants them gone because they've kept his murderous thugs in check- the Jog is almost certain when the dust settles we'll find that the blame for what went down in the shootout belongs to those who initiated the fire fight- not the security team that responded. It's early and we could be wrong- but that's our hunch.

Iran vs. France update: Iran Dismisses France’s Warning of Conflict

Musharraf vs. Pakistan update: Musharraf to Quit Army if Re-Elected

Global warming vs. California update:
Global Warming Lawsuit Dismissed

In a bizarre incident at the University of Florida a student was tasered by police while trying to ask Sen. John Kerry a question. We know that college students can be annoying but being tasered during a Q&A session seems a bit much. But hey- maybe his question was really stupid and he deserved it.

The latest on recent plane crashes:
Thai Plane Crash Pilot Landed Despite Wind Warning
Hunt for Fossett Grinds to a Halt

McCann update: McCanns Get New Spokesman

More 'bagged' E-coli: Dole Lettuce Recalled in U.S., Canada

Did Hillary just pick up the coveted 50 Cent endorsement?
Is 'Fiddy' really retiring?
Did Kanye's label rig the charts to beat 'Fiddy'?
Or- Is 'Fiddy' just plain full of it?

Bill Belicheck and his New England Patriots are still under fire from the NFL commissioner. They've been ordered to turn over notes, files, and videos that go all the way back to the coach's start with the team. Still in question is whether or not he was using certain radio frequencies to pick up audible plays from opposing teams. The Jog finds it interesting that no one else seems to find it interesting that former NFL coaches Jimmy Johnson and Barry Switzer both admitted to doing exactly what Belichick is in trouble for on Fox's pre-game show this past Sunday. Is this a big deal or isn't it? Chris Collinsworth says it is a big deal- and who are we to disagree?

More Shuttle trouble: Repairs Ordered for Shuttle Landing Gear

Bee defense update: Bees Smother Enemies to Death

Now the Euros agree: Microsoft is a Monopoly.

Are you excited about that new Yahoo social networking site?

SpiralFrog is a new online music store that lets you download your favorite tunes for free! Isn't that great? It would be- if it didn't suck.

If you've been waiting for a 3-Core processor for your desktop computer- today's your lucky day: AMD Unveils 3-Core Phenom

$100 laptop update: $100 Laptop Now Costs $188

Turbo CD, Super CD Games Coming to Virtual Console

Good news for old people: Shot Can Decrease Hip Fracture Risk

The latest in all things Britney:
Britney 'About to Lose Her Kids'
Britney is Dropped by Management
Ex-Spears Bodyguard Rebuffed in Court
Police Close K-Fed Threat Probe

The only thing more pathetic than being an ex-soap star- is being an ex-soap star busted for DUI.

And finally:
Apparently the Jog was wrong and the members of Van Halen have found a way to work together. Check out this clip from a recent rehearsal show- it actually looks pretty good.


There's plenty more News,
but there's no more News Jog.
We're done.

News Jog 9/17/07

If the Jog had ever gotten away with a double-murder you can rest assured we would have gotten out of the crime business right then and there. It turns out the Jog is a bit more level headed than O.J. Simpson who can't seem to keep himself away from the seedy underside of life. The man once famous for football, Hertz commercials, and movies- now famous for nearly decapitating his wife and her friend, just can't seem to get enough of the spotlight. Las Vegas Metro Police arrested Simpson yesterday for allegedly breaking into a Vegas hotel room with a bunch of gun-wielding goons to 'steal back' memorabilia that Simpson claims belongs to him. Unbelievable- How hard is it to stay out of trouble O.J.? We let you get away with murder! How much more do you want from this society? Word is that 'the Juice' could get 35 years in the slammer if convicted of everything he's charged with- but the Jog has a feeling he'll slip through again. The Jog also predicts that many of the Simpson apologists from the past will resurface to support him again. Their logic will be that it was his merchandise and he had a right to get it back. Completely overlooking the fact that you're supposed to call the cops when something is stolen- not get a gun and demand it be returned. It's been another bad week for Buffalo Bills fans- but that's pretty much par for the course.
Video: Footage of O.J. Arrested at Hotel
Audio: O.J. Confrontation -- Caught on Tape!

It's been a good week for the Goldman family. All this new O.J. hype is making blood money rain from the sky as their book of his veiled murder confession made its way to #1.

Did you watch the Emmy's? We didn't either- but the Soprano's won big (what a surprise) and Sally Field made some kind of lame anti-war statement that Fox over reacted to and cut away from for no good reason. The Jog does feel bad about missing Joey Fatone's debut on the red carpet. He was always our favorite Backstreet Boy- or was he in InSync? We get so confused.

First he invented the internet- now they're inventing reasons to give him awards. Al Gore won an Emmy last night for creating a TV network no one's ever seen.

Bush has chosen a new Attorney General. The nominee is Michael Mukasey and early word is that he's a specialist in legal arguments surrounding terrorism and 'vanilla' enough to glide through confirmation. But you never know what the Senate might dig up on him. Stay tuned...

After being tooled by General Patraeus last week Senate Democrats don't stand a chance of passing any legislation that would set a date certain for troop withdrawal in Iraq. The best shot they have of crimping Bush's war style is passing legislation that would force the military to give soldiers more leave time before sending them back into the war zone. They may have the votes for that scheme but Secretary of Defense Robert Gates say he will recommend that the President veto any such legislation.

Meanwhile, former Fed Chief/Saint Alan Greenspan is stirring things up a bit by asserting that the Iraq invasion was about oil in his recently published memoirs. This story broke over the weekend in such a way that we could all be forgiven for believing that Greenspan would soon be having tea with Cindy Sheehan and demonstrating outside the President's compound in Crawford. But it turns out his comments were a bit more nuanced- in fact, in his book he describes himself recommending that Bush take action against Saddam in order to keep him from one day controlling the Straits of Hormuz. The Straits are a shipping lane for oil. So though he is saying it's about oil, he's not saying that we went to Iraq to get their oil. Make sense? No? Well, we tried.

Another important verdict is coming soon in the War on Terror:
Muslim Charity Trial Nearing End

Who woke France up? France Warning of War with Iran

Deja Vu all over again? Clinton to Offer Health Care Plan

The latest from Dems on the trail: Star Power at Annual Iowa Steak Fry

The latest from Repubs on the trail: Fred Thompson in Alabama

Senator 'don't call me gay' Craig has spawned a tourist attraction. It seems many travelers through the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport are stopping to snap photos of the infamous foot tapping stall. The Jog has a question- is it legal to take pictures in a working men's room? No agenda- just asking. We swear.

Plane crashes over the weekend:
Black Boxes Found in Thai Plane Crash
Third Fatal Crash at Nevada Air Races
Video: Crash at Nevada Air Race

Face it- that millionaire adventurer balloon guy is dead. So is Amelia Earhart- it happens that way sometimes.

The unions are still doing everything they can to bring down American car companies.

Firefighters are working hard in California.

Teen drivers are banned from using mobile phones in California.

British mogul Richard Branson isn't wavering in his support for the McCanns, the couple suspected of accidentally killing their daughter by Portuguese authorities. He has established a defense fund in their name. The Jog thinks this might come back to haunt him. These parents look fishy to us- but maybe we're simply being influenced by bad reporting on the case. It's always a possibility.

Tiger Woods made $11 million and won the Fed Ex Cup yesterday. How was your weekend?

The Patriots massacred the Chargers in Coach Belichick's first stint on the sidelines since becoming known as Coach Beli-Cheat. Here's the rest of NFL Sunday in a nutshell.

Rumor, but True- Dale Jr. Has a New Number, 88

What will they think of next? Gum That Doesn't Stick!

Looking for the latest in the Science of Smells?
The Sweet Smell of Testosterone

Look out iTunes!
Free Music Site SpiralFrog Makes Debut

In other iNews:
Apple Posts Details on $100 iPhone Credit
In an iPod world, the Future is Always Now
New iPod Ain't So Great
Apple Expected to Announce European iPhone Deal Tuesday
Apple's Retail Slip Up Costing the Company Market Share?

Ever try Yahoo 360? Most people didn't but those who did said it sucked- and it looks like Yahoo agrees because word has leaked that they'll be offering a new social networking service soon.

Verizon is suing the FCC because they don't like the terms associated with the upcoming bandwidth auction.

Google is calling for new worldwide web privacy rules.

Sayonara! Japan blasts off to the moon.

Blue whales are really big- and now there's a dead one washed up on a SoCal beach.

Jodie Foster's new movie was #1 at the box office over the weekend.

Looking for a bad review of the new movie 'Dragon Wars'?

Looking for a bad review of a new movie chock-full of great Beatles songs?

That cute girl from High School Musical who has garnered many new adult fans due to a nude photo floating around the internet has apparently been playful for the cameras a few times- which means, you guessed it- more photos have surfaced. Yippee!

The Austin City limits music festival started with quite a bang when propane tanks ignited on opening day.

It looks to the Jog as if we're in for one of the worst fall TV schedules ever. We only have the promos that play during sporting events as a guide but the new batch of shows look pretty dreadful to us. Here's a run-down on what's coming soon to a television near you:
A Prime-Time Primer to Fall’s New Shows

The new reality show 'Nashville' sucks!
Soap Opry Misses by Country Mile

The new reality show 'Nashville' is great!
"Nashville" A Classy Show with Real Talent

Okay, just because you've demanded it- here's the latest in Carol Channing news:
Channing's Signature Dress Recovered

And finally:
The latest dispatch from Britney's last days on Earth:
Spears 'Closer to Losing Custody Battle'

There's plenty more News,
but there's no more News Jog.
We're done.