Will Blanche Lincoln be the Weak SisterSource: Arkansas Times
Arkansas Democrat Sen. Blanche Lincoln stands between the nation and a public option with 80% of her constituents being for it. This in one of the neediest states in the country. How much of a decision could this be?
Indian reality TV's tryst with truth draws protests Source: Asia One
The Indian version of a US reality TV show that extracts secrets from minor celebrities has caused protests and a furore in parliament with its focus on infidelity, incest and other taboo subjects.

Nearly every year I have been in adulthood, I have had the tradition of getting up early on Black Friday, the Friday proceeding Thanksgiving, to rush manically to whatever retailer has an item of interest to me.

When someone decides to become a contestant on a reality show, does that mean that they give up all rights to their privacy?

With a few exceptions, I've made it clear that I'm not a big fan of this reality TV phase that the networks have plunged us into. I can leave more of these shows than I can take.

With a few exceptions, I've made it clear that I'm not a big fan of this reality TV phase that the networks have plunged us into. I can leave more of these shows than I can take.

With a few exceptions, I've made it clear that I'm not a big fan of this reality TV phase that the networks have plunged us into. I can leave more of these shows than I can take.

With a few exceptions, I've made it clear that I'm not a big fan of this reality TV phase that the networks have plunged us into. I can leave more of these shows than I can take.

With a few exceptions, I've made it clear that I'm not a big fan of this reality TV phase that the networks have plunged us into. I can leave more of these shows than I can take.

With a few exceptions, I've made it clear that I'm not a big fan of this reality TV phase that the networks have plunged us into. I can leave more of these shows than I can take.

Already on a ratings high during the writers strike with its schedule of reality TV programs, Fox spared no expense to promote itself during the Super Bowl.
Strike takes toll on network ratingsSource: Variety.com
The effects of the writers strike are starting to show up in year-to-year ratings comparisons: In a week when Fox dominated thanks to "American Idol" and to a good start for lie-detector reality series "Moment of Truth," the broadcast industry as a whole limped across the finish …
Is Clemens Ready for His 'Moment of Truth'Source: tmz.com
The most popular new show on television is giving former Yankee pitcher Roger Clemens a chance to clear his good name -- and he can pocket a cool half mil in the process!

Scott (Scoop) Butki asked me to post the following since he's away from his computer for the next 24 hours.