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Hugh Hewitt on "the measure of celebrity":
"LKM" stands for Larry King Minutes --the number of broadcast minutes that Larry King would devote to your death if it occurred today. Michael Jackson has set a very high standard, swamping all other coverage from Larry's show and triggering hours and hours of extra programming from Larry.
Lifetime Networks CEO Andrea Wong on acquiring Project Runway, surviving her years at MIT, and making "TV women can escape with."
The Atlantic's July/August issue is devoted to ideas that can change the world. Highlights:
The Coming Green Economy Barack Obama is preaching the gospel of clean energy. Can he succeed where Jimmy Carter failed?
Get Smarter Humans have survived the centuries by evolving into quick-witted creatures. Now technology and pharmacology provide a new boost to intelligence.
Dr. Doom Has Some Good News Nouriel Roubini is a famous—and famously prescient—economic pessimist. So why is he smiling?
How Iran Could Save the Middle East An unlikely alliance with Israel might bring peace to the region.
Re-engineering the Earth New techniques can change the climate quickly and cheaply. Why are scientists afraid to mention them?
15 Ideas To Save the World Privatize the seas. Redesign the dollar. Scrap the vice presidency.
Energy Oil on Ice
Will Greenland become the Nigeria of the Arctic?
books The Pity of War
Is leading your own troops to slaughter ever OK?
moving pictures Retching With the Stars
The addictive appeal of Dr. Drew
The View From Your Window 11.7.09 8:58 A.M.
Worst. Talking Point. Ever. 11.6.09 3:23 P.M.
Question Of The Weekend: The House Vote 11.7.09 8:30 A.M.
They Always Remember You 11.6.09 3:00 P.M.
Lavar Arrington: the new Will Shortz 11.6.09 8:29 P.M.
The Origins of Israel’s Tech Miracle 11.5.09 8:57 A.M.
Why Democrats are...smiling? 11.6.09 1:53 A.M.
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