The blackout isn't all bad though. Many networks should benefit a great deal from this. Cartoon Network, Disney Channel and if households have it, The Hub which I think is severely overlooked. The Hub to me is Discovery Communication's Nick and I feel kids should check it out. Look even if kids decide to go outside and play, they're still going to watch TV and has to make a decision.
This is a perfect time for kids to broaden their cable horizons a bit. Nick should not be the end all be all destination. I personally watch 3 different networks namely Nicktoons, CN and The Hub.

Interesting things I heard today from DirecTV's CEO. He said that Viacom channels make up 20% of their viewership and that a deal with Viacom is "far away." We could be looking at least a 1-2 week blackout. A month at the worst.

UPDATE: At least DirecTV softened the blow by getting Disney Junior for the kiddies.

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Today is a perfect time to think about the families who were affected by this devastating tragedy. This senseless act of terrorism and evil was horrific and this son of a bitch will rot for what he did.

Snowy Stampede wrote:


This guy is evil and smart.

It appears that he was a PHD candidate and that he's booby trapped his apartment to the point that the bomb experts are taking a much more cautious approach than normal.

Now reports are that it looks like there may be more bombs at the University campus.

Mark Gosdin

On TV I got to see James Holmes at his first court appearance. He dyed his hair red and he looked sedated. With the 70 charges that might be thrown at him, He could be looking at the death penalty.

It's gonna be hard going to a theater for a while or if you do it's not going to the safe haven people once thought it was, at least for the time being. The voice in the back of your mind tells you "Hey remember that shooting?" This is stressful for people.

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Man, when it rains, it pours...

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Breaking Olympics News:

Lochte captures first U.S. gold; Phelps lands in fourth

USA! USA! USA!

Snowy Stampede wrote:


And, on a related note:

Was Ryan Lochte banned from wearing diamond grill on medal stand?