Noteworthy
TV’s 2009-10 Primetime Emmys Announced
Here's everything you could possibly need to know about this year's Emmy Awards. (more...) [...]
Ebert Under Fire
"I do think it is fair to say that Roger Ebert destroyed film criticism," [...]
The Greatness of ‘Hey, Jude’
What's the greatest Beatles song of all? Aleks Karnick says it's "Hey Jude," at Family scholars.org. (more...) [...]
Jenner Bikini Shoot Raises Some Eyebrows
Fourteen-year-old celebrity manqué Kendall Jenner has posed in a skimpy bikini for a racy photo shoot. Story here. Commentary here. (more...) [...]
Bradbury Praised
National Review celebrates author Ray Bradbury on his 90th birthday. Essay here. [...]
Moral Imagination in Literature
The Moral Imagination in Literature: The Stories We Tell, the People We Become - An upcoming afternoon conference with the Intercollegiate Studies Institute in Seattle, WA on October 16, 2010. More information available here. [...]
Economic Meltdown Forecast
Is an economic meltdown imminent? Story here.
Broadcast Audience Aging Faster Than Population
If you don't watch ABC, CBS, NBC, or Fox, you're in luck: you're aging more slowly than those who do. At least, that's the gist of this poorly worded AP headline: "Broadcast audience aging faster than population." We knew the cable networks embraced the youth culture, but who knew they could actually help one maintain that youthful shine longer. [...]
Public’s Trust in Newspapers, TV News Nears All-Time Low
The U.S. public's confidence in the old media—specifically, newspapers and TV news—is at a near-record low, the Gallup organization reports. Story here. [...]
Judges Crack Down on Flip-Flops, Short-Shorts in Court
Judges across the United States are requiring trial participants to dress appropriately and show proper respect for the courts. Story here. [...]
Survey: TV Time-Shifting Habits Confirmed
TV time-shifting is becoming the norm. (more...)
Court Halts Calif. Same-Sex Marriages Pending Appeal
Breaking news: The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has stayed Judge Vaughn Walker's Proposition 8 decision, preventing him from setting aside the public's referendum on the matter until the case is heard and ruled on by the 9th Circuit. See AP article here. (more...) [...]
Have We Learned Nothing from the Genome?
The human genome project was hype, says pugnacious geneticist Craig Venter. (more...) [...]
Barnes & Noble Sale Decision Suggests End of Printed Books
"High-priced, printed books are done for"—as readers turn to cheaper electronic editions thanks to Amazon's game-changing Kindle and its competitors. Do you agree? Video here. [...]
‘Other Guys’ Draw Big Crowds
Riding a wave of positive reviews, the star-studded buddy comedy The Other Guys opened atop the U.S. movie box office, bringing in $35.5 million in its first weekend of release. The challenging but entertaining thriller Inception held strong at second with $18.5 million. Numbers here. [...]
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