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Mc-TV Is Coming: McDonalds Launches In-Restaurant TV Network

Steve Tanko — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:47:46 +0000

It's a growing trend. First it was at the airport - where travelers were subjected to watching the airlines in-house television network. Then, the proprietary channels started showing up at gas pumps, where drivers could get news updates and information on small screens that were built right into the pumps themselves. Now, it appears that the world's largest fast food restaurant is getting into the game as McDonalds gets ready to launch their own in-restaurant television network.

Horshack Is Dead; Actor Ron Palillo Dies At Age 62

Steve Tanko — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:49:24 +0000

One of the televisions beloved character actors of the 1970′s has died. Actor Ron Palillo – who played Horshack on Welcome Back Kotter – has died at the age of 62. No immediate cause of death was listed, but friends close to the actor say that it was unexpected. Palillo rose to fame in the [...]

Survey Ranks Most Memorable Television Moments Over The Last 50 Years; September 11th Attack On Top

Steve Tanko — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 19:55:50 +0000

Where were you when news hit that Richard Nixon has resigned? Or – when man landed on the Moon? O.J. Simpson? Who shot J.R.? A new survey commissioned by Sony Entertainment and Nielsen asked people about their most-memorable television moments over the last 50 years. On top: the events of September 11th, 2001. THE LIST [...]

Kelly Clarkson Outperforms American Idol Alums; Sets New Sales Record As She Continues To Embrace Country Music

Steve Tanko — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 23:16:58 +0000

I’ve said for a long time now that Kelly Clarkson has talent. In a society where reality television too often awards contestants recording contracts when they shouldn’t, Clarkson has been a refreshing breathe of fresh air – delivering on the promise. It was reported this week that Kelly Clarkson has now surpassed her fellow American [...]

Who Is Sweet Genius Chef Ron Ben-Israel?

Steve Tanko — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:44:58 +0000

I watch the Food Network from time to time. Okay, I watch Food Network a lot more than I care to admit. Ina Garten and Alex Guarneschelli are two of my personal favorites. Bobby Flay has grown on me (my first impression of Flay as cocky and self-centered has softened) - and so has Guy Fieri (who, when he's not criss-crossing the country visiting greasy spoons, actually has some pretty-decent cooking chops).

Jennifer Lopez Under Fire For Fiat Commercial

Steve Tanko — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:15:33 +0000

Jenny might be from the block, but not the blocks she drove through for a recent Fiat commercial. In recent commercials for the auto manufacturer, Jennifer Lopez is seen driving through the Bronx neighborhood – where she grew up. But you’d better look again. The Smoking Gun reports that Lopez’ scenes were actually filmed in [...]

Kids Learn To Swear From Television

Steve Tanko — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:43:53 +0000

So, researchers have linked the rise in acceptable profanity on television to the increased use of these words by kids. Do you think? Children are very impressionable. They watch, listen, and soak up everything that they’re exposed to. Sometimes I am appalled at what I witness parents in public do in front of their kids; [...]

New Company Aims At Making Smell-O-Vision A Reality

Steve Tanko — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:33:06 +0000

Celebrity-chef Emeril Legasse teased at it. Science-fiction writers longed for it. Tech-heads have hoped for it. But, it appears that “smell-o-vision” may just become a reality. If French design company Olf-action gets their way, gamers and movie-lovers will soon be able to add another dimension to the already-exciting world of entertainment. Gadget lovers have all [...]

It's Official: November 18th Last Day For Regis Philbin

Steve Tanko — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 19:09:23 +0000

After months (okay – years) of speculation of when Regis Philbin’s last day on his “Live!” show would be – it appears that he has confirmed an end date: Friday, November 18th, 2011. The date ends what has been a long run on the show and in the television industry. Regis Philbin announces his [...]

Burger King's "King" Loses His Job

Steve Tanko — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:16:26 +0000

The economy’s so tough that even Burger King’s mascot is getting a pink slip. As part of a plan to reinvent itself over the next year, fast-food chain Burger King is about to dethrone its creepy King character. The struggling burger chain is planning to ditch the odd character who has starred in its recent [...]

New Study Finds That Watching TV Shortens Your Life

Steve Tanko — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:53:38 +0000

Two steps forward and three steps back? A new study shows that every hour of television watched by persons over the age of 25 shortens their life by 22 minutes. The problem is not actually TV itself but the lack of activity by the viewer for long periods, the researches said. Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, excess [...]

Seven High-Tech Items You Don't Need Anymore

Steve Tanko — Mon, 02 May 2011 15:02:48 +0000

So the editors at MSN Money came up with a list of seven tech items that the average person doesn't need anymore. Problem is - I still use every single one of these.

How about you?

The short list:

1 Television

2 Telephone Land Line

3 DVD Player

4 Physical Music Collection and Dedicated Player

5 Cable or Satellite TV

6 Desktop Computer

7 Email

For the long-form list, click the link below:

7thingsyoudontneedany