Category: Sports and Entertainment
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The surprising spread of “Idol” TV
"Cynthia Schneider looks at two international "American Idol"-style shows — one in Afghanistan, and one in the United Arab Emirates — and shows the surprising effect these reality-TV competitions are creating in their societies." Fascinating stuff! She argues that far from Americanizing these cultures, it leads to culture revival.
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Kentucky girl loses state golf title after admitting scorecard error
USA Today: Kentucky girl loses state golf title after admitting scorecard error Emma Talley wants people to know that she didn't try to cheat. In fact, she'd probably be a two-time state golf champion right now if she didn't turn herself in for a scorecard mistake. Talley, a sophomore at Caldwell County High School, was…
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Crazy Finish at Michigan High School Football Game
Yahoo: Crazy Finish at Michigan High School Football Game Quick lesson in high school football. The game isn't over until the official blows the whistle on the final play. Canton (Michigan) Plymouth High learned that the hard way earlier this month. The school thought it had defeated Westland (Michigan) John Glenn when it blocked a…
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Zack Attack Not Enough
Mrs. Kronicle and I ventured out to the K to see the Royals take on the Angels. Zack Greinke was pitching. It wasn't his best night, but he still managed to hold them to one run in eight innings. Alas, the Royals lost in the eleventh inning. I did get a few decent pics like…
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I love the Washington Nationals because …
… without the Nationals (46-86) the Kansas City Royals (50-81) would be the worst team in Major League Baseball. Sigh….
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U.S. Online Video Market Soars in July as Summer Vacation Drives Pickup in Entertainment and Leisure Activities Online
Com Score: U.S. Online Video Market Soars in July as Summer Vacation Drives Pickup in Entertainment and Leisure Activities Online TV Viewers Turn to Internet for Fresh Content with Shows on Summer Hiatus; Hulu Reaches All-Time High with 457 Million Video Views RESTON, VA, August 27, 2009 – comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR), a leader in…
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Great Geek Debates: Kirk vs. Picard
Wired: Great Geek Debates: Kirk vs. Picard If you’re a Star Trek fan, you’ve surely considered the differences between the captains in the various series, even if you don’t have a favorite. And, while Sisko, Janeway, and even Archer have their fans, the quintessential Star Trek debate has been, since TNG premiered nearly 22 years…
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TV crews flee Hollywood for…Hoboken?
Christian Science Monitor: TV crews flee Hollywood for…Hoboken? A first-of-its-kind study confirms that a key part of the TV industry – pilot production – is moving to other states, costing California millions. Los Angeles – Fewer television programs are producing their first-ever episodes in Los Angeles, a new study says, for the first time confirming…