More tissues, please. Apparently Microsoft thinks the killer app for interactive TV is . . . Or instant replay live TV and savor her big, beautiful eyes over and over. Sounds to me like some Microsoft marketing men need to take cold showers. The only thing worse than rolling blackouts is . . .
Nothing is worse, except maybe the stress caused by the possibility of a rolling blackout.
In the wake of the most recent California blackouts, public relations firms are looking for new ways to sell their clients' products. Last week, one firm sent out a notice that included the results of a survey done by Britain's The David Lewis Consultancy. The G8 is an organization made up of representatives of the eight major industrialized nations that meets annually. Political Fun Rep. James Traficant, Jr., D-Ohio, may have broken a few laws, federal authorities claim, but no one can accuse the guy of not having a sense of humor. The eccentric Democrat, who was indicted in federal court May 4 on bribery and racketeering charges, is known for his wild dress, wild hair and wild speeches on the House floor.