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Steve Irwin, the environmentalist and star of The Crocodile Hunter, died Monday after an accident with a stingray near Cairns, Australia, according to local Australian media. He was 44.

Irwin was filming an underwater documentary, reportedly about demystifying stingrays, by Port Douglas, Queensland around 11 a.m. Eastern Australian Time (0100 UTC) when he was struck by a stingray barb in the chest. While the stingray barb had penetrated the left side of his chest, the exact cause of death is still offically unknown. Steve Edmondson, a local diving operator, listed cardiac arrest from the injury as a possibility.
— Wikinews

From TV.com:

The Terminator series is one of the most successful film franchises of all time, with the three movies collectively grossing over $1 billion worldwide. Chronicles will follow the events taking place AFTER Terminator 2, when Sarah Connor and her son, John, go underground, hiding from authorities and waiting for the chance to strike at the evil supercomputer SkyNet.

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The following media release was sent out yesterday (Sunday) afternoon:

The Nine Network announced today Paul Waldren had resigned as the Managing Director of Channel Nine Melbourne.

But Nine’s long standing relationship with Mr Waldren will continue, utilising his expertise as a consultant to the Network.

Mr Waldren will remain with Nine until a replacement is found – a process that is already underway.

“Paul has contributed so much to the Nine Network over the last 20 years and he will continue to be a force at Nine as a consultant on many levels,” said Mr Eddie McGuire, Nine Network CEO.

“It’s a fitting departure for Paul, as Nine Melbourne celebrates winning the ratings year, claiming 22 consecutive weekly wins for 2006. I thank Paul for his commitment and drive to ensure Nine is still the one. I am delighted we will be able to draw on his expertise moving forward.”

Mr Waldren said: “My time at Nine has been the greatest opportunity of my business life, one that has given me the opportunity to work alongside some of the greats in the television and media industry. I look forward to the next chapter and continuing to make a contribution to the best television and media company in Australia.”

Sunday, August 27, 2006

It’s interesting to see, I think, that no reason has been given for the split. Obviously it’s amicable with Waldren continuing on and being quoted in the release itself. Still, questions remain as to what would make someone leave a job they so obviously enjoy during such a difficult time at an organisation.

Sure, they spin it as 22 consecutive wins, but the victories have not been nearly as convincing this year as they have in the past.

From yourTV:

Paris Hilton’s debut album Paris has at least one fan – Paris Hilton. The socialite-turned-reality TV star-turned-singer told Blender magazine her music debut is so good, she cries when she listens to it.

But it’s not just Paris who’s a fan of her music. “They love it,” she said, describing the alleged reaction when her album was played to club-goers without them knowing whose music it was. “Everyone’s like, ‘Who is this?'”

“I think when people don’t know it’s me, they won’t judge it,” Paris continued. “But if they know it’s me, then they’ll be like, ‘Ugh.’ They won’t even dance.”

The 25-year-old star’s debut album is currently on sale in Australia.

A few weeks back I mentioned the up coming Borat movie directed by Larry Charles and we speculated about whether it is all scripted or the usual Borat madness.

THIS should answer the question. Looks very, very funny.

Also last ep we speculated over whether David Tench interviews real people. Pat Rafter is the guest this week and I don’t think he was animated (although it isn’t that easy to tell with Rafter). The point is moot for us anyway – we are generally wrapping up the show around the time this will go to air so we won’t see it and the video will obviously be tied up with Celeb Survivor.

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