Ernie Anastos youtube

Ernie Anastos youtube

Ernie Anastos youtube video from that Fox 5. Ernie Anastos’s youtube video from WNYW broadcast was covered on LALATE Thursday morning; Thursday night Anastos came back and gave on air apology. No chickens were involved in the apology. Lew Leone, WNYW General Manager/Vice President said of the Anastos’s video: “We are disappointed with Ernie’s comment on the air.”

Last night at 10 pm, Anastos gave an on air apology for his chicken remarks: “I just want to say that I misspoke during last night’s newscast. I apologize for my remarks to anyone who may have been offended.” The original video came as Ernie Anastos evoked a chicken remark was Wednesday night during FOX5 WNYW’s 10 o’clock news. During that Wednesday broadcast, Nick Gregory was speaking on air with Ernie. Anastos then “complimented” Nick, saying: “It takes a tough man to make a tender forecast, Nick.” Then Nick responded: “I guess that’s me.” From there, came the chick crossed the road into the tape.

Bonobos Pants

Bonobos Pants

Bonobos Pants, with an unusual name is getting success with unusual social networking ideas. Bonobos Pants covered on tv this morning draws consumers to its products through innovative use of social networking sites. Bonobos co-founder and CEO Andy Dunn says he is using social media not justfor promotion but to help development of products based upon user reactions:

“We’re including our customers in the conversation about what products we make, how they fit and how we sell them. When we think of social media, it’s not just to market ourselves. It’s actually for us to get input from our customers so that our team can develop more intimacy with them in order to serve them better. “ Dunn says he used Facebook to design an early pair of pants for Cubs followers. The result - a massive seell out success.

“The color of the pants is the same color as the team’s blue. That taught us that because of the Web, we can pursue a marketing strategy that allows us to be more effective then if we were just throwing up glossy magazine and billboard ads.”

Free the Hikers

Free the Hikers

The sister and brother-in-law of Shane Bauer, one of the three American hikers detained in Iran, announced today that they will team up with the Spiritual Deli and local musicians to hold a fundraiser to support the campaign to win their release. The event will take place from 6 pm -9 pm on Sunday, September 27, at the Spiritual Deli, 3 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN. It will feature food, live music, and a silent auction including donations from Twin Ports local artists and businesses. Entry is $10 at the door and all proceeds will go to the Free the Hikers campaign.

Hilary Buckwalter, Director of the Spiritual Deli and Yogallery, said, “As an avid hiker and traveler who shares Shane, Sarah and Josh's love of exploring the global community, the least that I can do is to help bring awareness to their situation in the spirit of peace and community in hopes that they are returned safely to their families.” Music will include James Moors, Dave Mehling and more. A meditation hike will also take place in Enger Park prior to the event starting at 4pm. The hike is free and open to the public.

“In 1995 my brother, Jeremy, disappeared on a solo backpacking adventure in Montana. Even though this is a totally different scenario I understand some of the anxieties and emotions that come with trying to locate your loved one and I know that it’s important to do everything you can to keep it present in the public eye,” said Moors. Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal have been held in Iran since July 31, 2009, when news reports say they accidentally crossed an unmarked border during a hiking trip in the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan. They have so far had no contact with their families.