I have been reading Ken Auletta's pieces for many years, usually in the New Yorker, where he is its resident media critic, but also a few of his books.
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First my usual disclaimer, caveat and reminder For a complete recap of this episode, try here I seeded two pieces about this episode, a review by the L.A. Times and a preview by Entertainment Weekly here.
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There are some things that don't mix like chocolate and bacon, cough drops and iced tea (learned that the hard way last night) and, colds and elections. I learned that all day Tuesday.
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I am not going to try to do a full recap of this episode. Instead, I'll post links to official recaps - there should be an official recap here shortly and I'll post links to other reviews over the next.
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From time to time we at Newsvine HQ like to remind the Community of certain rules that, if followed, help ensure that Newsvine remains a fair and equitable place for everyone.
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For each edition of this ongoing series my goal is to spotlight the best articles I've read in the last month or so. Seeds are great but I, for one, much prefer reading original writing. This is a way to give back to the newsvine community, the one I'm addicted to.
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I have a nasty cold today so i'm going to make cold and flu my topic. Take it in a direction you want. The rules here are pretty basic: I, or someone else, picks the topic. You write about it for 10 minutes and then must stop. The time must be spent writing, not editing.
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Ever hear a fragment of a conversation as you walk out of a building and then wonder what could they possibly be talking about? This is the fragment I heard: "the opposite dichotomy of our sex lives." I'm tempted to do a writing assigment where people have to imagine what the res …
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I posted seeds of three reviews/interviews about this episode, here and here and here .
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A.J. Jacobs is one interesting guy and his books prove it. You know the expression "Write what you know?" Jacobs does that, well, sort of.. actually a better way of putting it is he gives himself a challenge and brings the reader along for the ride.
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Note that I added Glee and White Collar to my schedule
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You can write about scary things you've seen or done or had done to you. This can be fictional or real. Go for it. Use fiction, memoir, poetry, etc to write this week about rain.
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I am not going to try to do a full recap of this episode. Instead, I'll post links to official recaps - there should be an official recap here shortly and I'll post links to other reviews. What I will do is post a few thoughts and ideas and ask you to share some of your own.
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Apologies to the long headline but I wanted the book titles in there
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I do this particular challenge every few months. Here is an example of a past one.
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I will keep short, this time, my praise of Michael Connelly.
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This is my submission for this writing exercise: October Writing Perspective Challenge: Write From the Point of View of Candy Consumed For Halloween
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I wrote the following for my weekly Writing Down the Bones exercise I lead at Newsvine here. You know that Garbage hit "I'm only happy when it rains"? Well, my version of the song would be much less, well, bouncy: I can only nap when it rains.
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We've done some joint writing exercises together and I think now would be a great time for us to try to write a scary one. I'll help get it started and set the tone.
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First my usual disclaimer, caveat and reminder I have given up on the idea of recapping this series. Instead I'll link to one of the many sites that DOES do a summary/recap (in this case you can find recaps and "Walter's Notes" here
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I seeded a review of this episode here and another warning about the show's rating here. Mini-review: This show was good on several fronts. This is better than last week's episode, "Instinct." The dialogue was even better than usual with this episode.
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As I write this we have yet another rainy day in Texas thus prompting this, will, prompt. Use fiction, memoir, poetry, etc to write this week about rain.
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I seeded other reviews of this episode here and here. Likes: The Van Halen reference (paraphrase: you can't just take out one part and expect it to be good still) The update of Maddeline/Maddie The drama plot with Echo as a "mother"
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I seeded two other pieces analyzing the show - see here and here
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My September perspective writing exercise was to write from the point of view of a backpack. I offered extra points if they worked the phrase "he ain't heavy..." (from the song he ain't heavy, he's my brother) into it
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Scott is one prolific guy. Blown away in Kalamazoo. nan.
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thanks man for such great articles, I love it. Its absolutely an inspiration to all who loves to write.
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Thank You for the add....:) Any helpful advise for the Newsvine? I can't wait to add to my leaf...
Thanks Again...— Lady Bug
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Thanks for the add. I have a fun time writing in your articles and reading anything you put up.
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Getting randomly placed in a work group with you has been an incredible blessing in my life, Scott. You're an amazing friend.
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Scott,
I've misplaced your email address.
Can you please email me at johnmcummings@aol.com.
John Michael Cummings
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Austin is weird. It's about to get weirder... But that only means Scoop is gonna be home. :D
— Lkessler
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Scott, Do you know what happened to peoples articles and seeds. Looking at your home page I see that you did not write or seed anything.What is up/
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WOW! Scott without a duck!
Austin's about to get a whole lot weirder
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Scott? I don't mean to be rude, but do you do anything besides Newsvine? I mean, come on, every time I go on, so are you. Now, I guess you could just leave your computer on all the time, Buts its cool, man. I still think you are a beast. :-)
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Where are you in your new profile picture? It's cool. [Not very punk, though.]
— tyler
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Scoop you are one of those rare gems that one only admires and feels a certian envy that we can't share your deep abiding compassion you have for people. I love you my friend.
— Jade777
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This Year in History: Santa Cruz Ca. reveals its attitude towards the Homeless. KSBW's Dan Green spent 3 nights covering the execution style murder of a dog beloning to the owner of Ben Lomond's Hennfligs Bar. KSBW chose not to report on the brutal beating death of a local homeless girl called Mikala. The Sheriffs dept. responding to a homeowners complaint that "someone had been pouning on her door begging to be let in because she was killing her" arrived 30 minutes later to find Mikala's beaten body on the lawn. Her memorial service (closed casket to spare family and friends the sight of her mangled features) was covered on page three of th Sentinel and include a story about her life in foster homes, her drug problems and her police record. When asked why KSBW had not covered the murder inspite of calls from her friends and family the news desk replied "They had not been notified by the Santa Cruz Police Dept.". There are still posters posted offering a $6000 dollar reward for the arrestt and conviction of the person or persons responsible for murdering the dog. There is no active case on Mikayla's murder
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I was thinking about the Fugazi quote you have on your profile and I have alway taught the same way, can you imagine if you were what you own, damn I would be nothing cause I own nothing.
— HCG76
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hey thanks for the add and the tip!
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what me me smile today was being able to start my car today
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...what happened to my last comment....
— AynRand
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Thanks for the add
— AynRand
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Excellent costume, sir. I think I shall put up the costume I had last year up. You won't be the only Joker here then. :O
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Scoop glad to amongst the many others that you call your friends, much appreciate it. I think. . . . hey this isn't one of those keep your friends close and your enemies closer deals is it??????
— JaRagga
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I swear I don't know how you manage to be so many places at once. I am glad you are, nonetheless. I need all the chuckles I can get and you have a great sense of humor! Long may you write!
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Scott, thank you for liking my poetry. Your encouragement is appreciated. Best wishes.
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Scott, thanks for liking my poetry! Your encouragment is appreciated.. Best wishes.
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Hey Scott - thanks for the encouragement and for adding my article into your column. Hope you are having a great day!
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Thanks for the add, Scoop!
— pjwrites
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You can find Scott everywhere on the Vine. He sure keeps the Vine alive and kicking!!
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Scott is so prolific with his writings and seeds, he must be reading with his third eye. Always informational and entertaining. I wish I had his talent. Not to mention that talent.
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Scott, you are so funny!! Thanks for the giggles today!:)
— EC REP
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Thanks for adding me, I have been enjoying all your threads today. Peace!
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Scoop. You've been a great source of inspiration to me. I enjoy your articles and most important I enjoy your challenges you put forth to us viners. Oh and where's my cup of tea? Stay safe friend.
— Sedekka
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