VIEWS FROM A BROAD

HERE'S THE PREVIEW TRAILER FOR THE NEW SEASON OF "JERSEY SHORES"

OK..here it is ..prepare to be bombarded non stop 24/7 with these Guido fame whores in the coming weeks...

Such Culture...such class...such ....crap..

MTV Shows

STARZ and select LOWES HOTELS Offer "THE PILLARS OF THE EARTH "PACKAGE

Alright Angels...this is good...

Premiering July 23 on STARZ, "The Pillars of the Earth" will be the epic event of the summer. 

Its a sweeping tale of good and evil, treachery and intrigue, violence and beauty.  This sensuous, spirited and passionate story is set against a backdrop of war, religious strife and power struggles in 12th Century England.  In that time, there rises a magnificent cathedral in Kingsbridge.  The miniseries stars Ian McShane (Pirates of the Caribbean 4, “Deadwood”), Rufus Sewell (The Illusionist), Donald Sutherland (“Dirty, Sexy, Money”), Hayley Atwell (Captain America), Eddie Redmayne (2010 Tony winner for “Red”) and Matthew Macfadyen (Robin Hood).  

Book-lovers and history buffs alike will enjoy an exclusive experience at select Loews Hotels this summer that combines art, drama and intrigue. 

Cathedrals are some of the most intricate works of art ever created, and visitors to select cities will tour the architectural puzzles.  The package is available at the following Loews Hotels and cathedrals:

• Atlanta, GA - Peachtree Christian Church
• Montreal, Canada - Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal
• Nashville, TN - Cathedral of the Incarnation
• New York City, NY - The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
• Philadelphia, PA - Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
• Quebec City, Canada - Basilique-Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Québec
• Santa Monica, CA - Cathedral of our Lady of the Angels
• Washington, DC - Washington National Cathedral

 

Available exclusively at Loews Hotels, “The Pillars of the Earth” package, beginning July 9 will include:

• Overnight luxurious accommodations
• A signed copy of Ken Follett’s best-selling book, “The Pillars of the Earth”, (while supplies last)
• Guided tour of local cathedral
• Modern English Breakfast for two, in room or in restaurant

• The Loews “The Pillars of the Earth” package is valid Friday, July 9, 2010 to Sunday, October 3, 2010 and rates start at $174.  The package is subject to availability and is bookable at eight Loews Hotels in the U.S. and Canada.  For more information or to book, call 1-800-23-LOEWS or visit www.loewshotels.com.

Personal 'Mess,' Not CNN, Pushes Larry King Off 'Live' | TheWrap.com

OOPS... but we all knew this and the Dismal rating..

Full Story at THEWRAP.COM

via www.thewrap.com

in spite of King's ratings struggles, a CNN insider told TheWrap it was turmoil in King's personal life rather than declining audience that led to the decision to have him step aside. “What brought this to a head was his messy personal life, and he’s old – it’s too much.” 

read the WHOLE STORY HERE

HOW BAD DO THE AIRLINES SUCK? PART 2 . . . FOOD:

The phrase 'airplane food' has become sort of a punch line over the years.  At least, back when the airlines actually served food.

But when you consider all the fees they're hitting us with, combined with their lousy service, they could at least hook us up with some roach-free chow.  Unfortunately, that's not the case.

In case you haven't heard, documents released this week by the Food and Drug Administration show that FDA inspectors cited the catering facilities that prepare airline food for MAJOR health and sanitation violations, both this year and last year.

Here's what I mean by major:  Many facilities stored food at improper temperatures, used unclean equipment, and employed workers who practiced poor hygiene. 

And at some facilities, the FDA inspectors found cockroaches both live, and dead as well as flies, mice, and other signs of, quote, "inadequate pest control."

The inspections took place at three catering companies.  Two of which are considered two of the world's biggest airline caterers.  Together, the three companies operate 91 kitchens and make over 100 million meals a year for loading at U.S. airports.

That means they provide meals for most of the big airlines, including Delta, American, United, US Airways, and Continental.  (Happy eating and thanks for FlYING!)

HOW BAD DO THE AIRLINES SUCK? PART 1 . . . LUGGAGE FEES

Remember how the airlines started charging luggage fees to make up for lost profits, back when the cost of oil soared?  Yeah, THAT'S not going to be changing anytime soon.

According to recent statistics from the Department of Transportation, airlines in the U.S. made $256 million a month in checked-luggage fees over the first three months of this year, for a grand total of $769 million. 

That's an increase of 33% over last year, when they ONLY made $578 million in the first three months.  Add to that the $554 million they charged for changing reservations, and $534 million for "other" services, like the sale of frequent-flier miles, and pet fees. 

And that DOESN'T include the money they made from food, drinks, pillows, blankets, entertainment, or seat assignments.  Overall, all those fees helped the 21 airlines that make up the U.S. airline industry scrape in a first quarter profit of $12 million.

In other words, luggage fees aren't going anywhere, anytime soon.  But you already knew that.  In fact, we'll probably see MORE fee options in the near future, like checking bags for "free" while moving to the front of the security line or boarding early . . . all for a fee.