World NewZ Today

Today the U.S. stopped. Does not really know why, but I guess it had to do with the sudden death of Anna Nicole Smith.
As tragic her passing is for her family and friends, a few questions has to be asked of the media frenzy around this "case";

1. Was this really "world news" (heck, there is "war" going on, people are dying in masses)?
2. Do people really care (or is this only tabloid news, feeding a starving American public)?
3. How many conspiracy theories will evolve over the next days (I'll help fuel a few)?

• Was this NASA's doing to divert attention from the mystery surrounding the behavior of Navy Capt. Lisa Nowak?
• Was she killed (by husband/relative/servant/helper)?
• Was it suicide?
• Is there more than we even can think of when it comes to who the real father of her newborn baby is?
• Was Daniel involved?

Will not waste too much electronic space here, but it is sort of fascinating that ALL news channels can divert ALL attention to this case, ALL day long (or rather, all afternoon long since the news broke after lunch).

Actually, for once Fox News Channel (not one of my favorites) today showed some class and was running a live interview with Clint Eastwood when everyone else had their focus on Florida and the ensuing ANS mystery. In this case it was even more honorable of Fox since Eastwood clearly did not seem to share any of the political views normally broadcast from Fox's headquarters. He instead spoke his mind in regards to the Iraq war, the president, actors speaking up agaist (the war), etc, etc. And, made it again clear that he has no intentions in running for (national) political office.
He is not only a good filmmaker/actor, but also a smart guy. He knows what he does best and sticks with it.