Joyce Kulhawik

Joyce Kulhawik takes on the censors of Beijing - and wins

And so is able to report that nobody in Beijing is talking about Charlie Sheen, not even her guide, who told her he has tiger's blood. Also, the food is amazing, but you can get Western-style breakfast.

You can't just take a bite out of Joyce Kulhawik's thigh

Seems four years ago, a Weimaraner owned by a couple of Russians named Boris and Natasha took a healthy piece of Kulhawik's thigh as she was jogging. No doubt under instructions from Fearless Leader, the two proved unrepentant, so Kulhawik sued. She reports on her testimony yesterday - and the verdict.

No more Bob Lobel or Joyce Kulhawik

Think they'll just ride off into the sunset, though?

The Outraged Liberal, himself a recovering journalist, explains why this should matter beyond not having a familiar face on the tube every night:

... Nothing against bloggers (one of my best friends in the mirror is one). But as we discussed long ago, while journalists can be bloggers, bloggers are not necessarily journalists. Neither are radio and TV yak show hosts. Look no further than the one being hosted by a convicted felon who used to run the state. ...