Milken Institute's Global Conference features a who's who among American and international business leaders. And at a time when the economy is among the top news items every day, the annual event becomes a media circus.
"American Idol" has slipped from the top ratings-getter to the third competition show on the air. According to the latest numbers released by Nielsen, "Idol" finished behind both nights of "The Voice" and "Dancing With The Stars" last week.
On radio and TV broadcasts, in Twitter posts and blogs, and on news outlet websites, we've had a dirge of drivel that I'm embarrassed to even call journalism.
Monday January 7th, 2013 – Nashville, TN/Chicago, IL Up early to make the long drive home from Nashville. This used to be a perk of the business in the beginning, but now it’s a painful chore. Eight hours in a car thrills me about as much as eight hours in a gay bath h...
Friday December 14th, 2012 – Glenview, IL The only thing worse about a day where a mass shooting spree is all over the news is having to be funny that same night. I’ve unfortunately been in this situation too many times to count, and it never does get easier. As horrib...
Sunday September 16th, 2012 – Fox Lake, IL/Kenosha, WI My biggest dreams and my worst fears are both coming true at the same time. I feel several of the projects I’m working on start to finally make progress, and it’s throwing my schedule into an even bigger mess...
Tuesday April 24th, 2012 – Fox Lake, IL Once again, it’s back to the trenches to start all over. I lost count years ago the number of times I’ve had to pick myself out of the mud, clean myself off and try to climb back on the horse of life with hopes of ending up...
Monday April 23rd, 2012 – Fox Lake, IL/Milwaukee, WI The bitter sting of the overabundance of chairs without buttocks occupying them at Shank Hall in Milwaukee last night still hasn’t gone away, and I doubt it ever totally will. It bothers me a lot, even though I know ...