October 2012
2 posts
Did the Chinese box office really set a new... →
CNN’s Tom Foreman reports on China’s latest attempt at breaking into the movie business. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
Facebook reaches 1 billion users →
Facebook passes the one billion mark. CNN’s Erin Burnett explains why company CEO Mark Zuckerberg doesn’t care. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
September 2012
14 posts
Instagram tops Twitter →
Instagram tops Twitter in users for the first time. CNN’s Erin Burnett explains why that’s big news for… Facebook. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
U.S. farmers forced to feed gummy worms to cattle →
Rising corn prices force ranchers to feed their beef and dairy cattle junk food. CNN’s Erin Burnett reports. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
America's "brain drain" continues →
Another tech innovator seeks citizenship from another country. CNN’s Erin Burnett reports. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
Cuckoo for CoCo →
CNN’s Erin Burnett has a new man in her life. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
Candy company tracks your every move →
Nestle begins putting GPS in their chocolate bars. CNN’s Erin Burnett reports. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
Apple sells 5 million phones, misses target →
CNN’s Erin Burnett reports on Apple’s hits and misses. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
Is Erin Burnett Left or Right? →
Actor Rob Lowe calls CNN’s Erin Burnett Left. Is he Right? (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
Tech companies use loopholes to dodge taxes →
America’s richest tech companies bilk the system for millions. CNN’s Erin Burnett explains why it’s all legal. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
Lifeguards fired for Gangnam Style →
Why South Korean’s biggest pop hit could cost you your job. CNN’s Erin Burnett reports. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
Apple stock closes above $700 →
On Apple’s biggest day CNN’s Erin Burnett looks at what might’ve been. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
Facebook CEO answers critics →
Mark Zuckerberg thinks “mobile” is the future. And he won’t stop saying it. CNN’s Erin Burnett reports. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
Concord, MA bans bottled water →
Concord, MA is the first town in the U.S. to ban bottled water. But is there an easier way to help the environment? CNN’s Erin Burnett reports. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
It's a bird...It's a plane...It's Vladimir Putin →
U.S. Secretary State Hillary Clinton says Russian president Vladimir Putin was dressed like a bird when she visited Russia. CNN’s Erin Burnett finds out if the claim adds up. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
The new whistle stop tour →
Billionaire John Paul DeJoria uses an old-fashioned rail car to spread his message of bipartisanship. CNN’s Erin Burnett reports. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
July 2012
13 posts
NBC, not Twitter, spoiling Olympics →
CNN’s Erin Burnett investigates the claim that Twitter is ruining the Olympics for spectators. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
Economy in trouble, consumers want new cars →
If you’re headed for the fiscal cliff, make sure you have a sweet ride. CNN’s Erin Burnett reports. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
Pussy Riot trial begins →
A Russian rock band held in jail for almost 5 months with no end in sight. CNN’s Erin Burnett looks at the Russian government’s cozy relationship with the Orthodox church. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
A celebration of female Arab athletes →
For the first time in Olympic history, Qatar, Brunei and Saudi Arabia had women carry their flags. CNN’s Erin Burnett reports. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
Comic-Con has San Diego by the... codpiece... →
CNN’s Erin Burnett discusses Comic-Con’s new role as financial powerhouse. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
Friday the 13th equals big savings
By Christopher Moloney
It’s a strange day today.
Fewer people are shopping or traveling than normal. And hardly anyone wants to get married.
Why?
It’s Friday the 13th.
Triskadekaphobia - or the fear of the number 13 - is in full effect today.
Airlines, hotels and wedding planners are all reporting a drop in business because people are afraid today is unlucky.
And even though...
The Rolling Stones celebrate 50 years →
The Rolling Stones played their very first gig on July 12, 1962. CNN’s Erin Burnett looks at what keeps them going. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
"Fifty Shades of Grey" rakes in serious green →
Hotels cash in on success of novel. CNN’s Erin Burnett reports. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
Erin Bro-nett meets the bronies →
CNN’s Erin Burnett enters the world of My Little Pony’s male fan base. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
Japanese inventor develops robot buttocks →
CNN’s Erin Burnett investigates a new invention that’s being hailed as an important step in the field of robotics. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
What the frack?! →
Lawmaker’s accidental vote opens the door for controversial drilling. CNN’s Erin Burnett reports. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
Richest poker tournament ever →
48 players pay $1 million to try for the $18 million top prize. CNN’s Erin Burnett reports. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
Scientists find "god" →
Scientists set to announce they have found the elusive Higgs Boson particle. CNN’s John Avlon reports. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
June 2012
11 posts
Pakistani singers denied visas by India →
Tensions between Pakistan and India ruin a rare moment of goodwill between the two countries. CNN’s Erin Burnett reports. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
Coke, McDonald's pay for the Olympic Games →
CNN’s Erin Burnett takes a look at the big money sponsors behind the largest athletic competition in the world. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
"Rarest animal in the world" dies →
World loses species with death of Lonesome George. CNN’s Erin Burnett reports. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
French politics play out like soap opera →
France’s first lady feuds with husband’s ex. CNN’s Erin Burnett provides details. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
Allegations dog Hebrew National →
CNN’s Erin Burnett investigates why Hebrew National might not actually be kosher. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
The Underwear Study →
Is your underwear reversing evolution? CNN’s Erin Burnett investigates. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
Burger King's bacon-filled sundae →
CNN’s Erin Burnett unveils Burger King’s new menu and discovers a bacon-filled dessert. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
British PM forgets daughter at pub →
The world press jumped all over David Cameron for leaving his daughter at a bar. CNN’s Erin Burnett thinks that’s unfair. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
Senator John Kerry launches new caucus... for... →
CNN’s Erin Burnett reports on Sen. John Kerry’s efforts to promote the health benefits of cranberries – which also happen to play an important role in his home state’s economy. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
The most anticipated shoe ever →
CNN’s Erin Burnett reports on the release of Nike’s Air Yeezy 2’s. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
May 2012
6 posts
"Barney" songs used in the War on Terror →
CNN’s Erin Burnett investigates the Pentagon’s bizarre way of dealing with their Gitmo prisoners. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
Is Samsung the new Apple? →
CNN’s Erin Burnett investigates the ongoing battle for supremacy between Samsung and Apple. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
U.N. asks "World's Worst Dictator" to promote... →
CNN’s Erin Burnett takes a look at which alleged mass murderer the World Tourism Organization asked to push their agenda. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
The Full Mountie →
CNN’s Erin Burnett showcases a new painting of Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper in the nude. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
Arabs tongue-tied over French PM's name →
The French prime minister’s last name sounds like an Arabic slang word for a male body part. CNN’s Erin Burnett reports. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
April 2012
5 posts
Has TV gone to the dogs? →
CNN’s Erin Burnett looks at a national television network that provides programming for pets. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
Q&A: Urbanist Alan Ehrenhalt on the “The Great... →
SmartPlanet references Christopher Moloney’s term “boringly safe” to describe Central Park during its interview with Urbanist Alan Ehrenhalt.
Getting to the "bottom" of the latest fitness... →
CNN’s Erin Burnett tries to “shock” attorney Paul Callan while discussing a new pair of women’s underwear. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
Hacker busted after taunting police with racy... →
A hacker named “W0rmer” is tracked down by federal agents using a photo of a woman’s breasts. (Producer: Christopher Moloney)
