http://media.fimbi.com What's going on in Mass Media and Entertainment Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:13:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Check this out: No more Bolt.com I wonder why. http://media.fimbi.com/2007/08/14/one-social-networking-company-has-folded/ On the tables - have custom made centerpiece wreaths. These little table rings go a long way towards making a subtle statement of elegance and professionalism. They are within anyone's reach to purchase pre-made or to learn to make their own. It may even be a ... http://media.fimbi.com/2007/07/27/one-way-to-spice-up-your-next-media-event/ Tish and Tony Meeks said they've always tried to provide themselves and their two young children with exposure to others who aren't like them. That's never been difficult given the fact that the Brenham couple travels around the state and region as the singer and guitarist for a rock band, 3 ... http://media.fimbi.com/2007/02/20/brenham-musicians-participate-in-wife-swap/ Two families with very different values change places each week for the viewing pleasure of millions of TV watchers. In "Wife Swap," the hit ABC show, the wives of the chosen families fly across country to experience a different lifestyle for two weeks. One of these families was the Meeks, who ... http://media.fimbi.com/2007/02/20/student-punk-group-manager-to-appear-on-wife-swap-monday/ The popular reality show Wife Swap is looking for a queer family to be on their show. The show is requesting a same-sex couple who lives with each other and has kids in their house. The mass media loves deviancy, especially that which undermines the family and the father figure. ... http://media.fimbi.com/2007/02/20/uk-wife-swap-show-looking-for-queer-families/ Two southwest Iowa natives will make their television debut on "Wife Swap," Monday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. on the ABC television network. Michael Haigwood, 39, a Shenandoah High School graduate, and his wife, Barbara (Davis) Haigwood, 37, a Clarinda High School graduate, along with their two children, Lee, 15, and ... http://media.fimbi.com/2007/02/20/haigwoods-to-appear-on-wife-swap/ It looks like Iowa citizens are upset at how they were protrayed on "Wife Swap" last night. This local article has more information. From the DesMoinesRegister: http://desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070220/ENT/70220015 We've already received a couple calls this morning at The Register from Iowans who are outraged about how our state and its citizens were represented ... http://media.fimbi.com/2007/02/20/controversy-over-iowa-portrayal-in-wife-swap/