Slimantics: All the news that’s fit to watch?
Because I take my responsibility as an American citizen seriously, I recognize that it is essential that I keep abreast of the important news of the day. There is no substitute for an informed citizenry, after all.
That is why, in addition to reading newspapers, I am also careful to watch TV news, not only the network newscasts but the cable news networks, too.
Columbus cook is contestant on new Food Network show
Seonkyoung Longest of Columbus is wasting no time in pursuing her culinary passion. After earning an apron as one of the top 40 home cooks out of 40,000 original aspirants on “MasterChef” Season 4, which premiered in May, the 29-year-old military spouse is now one of nine contestants selected for “Restaurant Express,” a new Food Network program hosted by Robert Irvine.
Cable One, Turner reach deal to return channels
Cable One announced Friday it has reached an agreement with Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. to return nine channels operated by Turner Network to its lineup, ending a three-week stalemate in contract negotiations.
Cable One, Turner dispute continues
The rate disagreement between local cable provider Cable One and Turner Broadcasting continues with no end in sight.
The two companies are at a stalemate over financial negotiations and each is pointing a finger at the other.
Is there a statute of limitations on spoilers?
NEW YORK — Rosebud is a sled. So goes the ending of the 1941 Orson Welles classic “Citizen Kane,” spoilers be damned! Revealing secret endings
‘Breaking Bad’ finale vs. other finales
NEW YORK — Now that the dust (and ricin) have settled from Sunday’s “Breaking Bad” finale, it’s worth considering what makes a drama series’ exit
TV wars: Cable ONE drops CNN; DISH feuding with WCBI
Failed contract negotiations mean the loss of six channels for Cable ONE customers.
CNN, CNN en Espanol, Headline News, Turner Classic Movies, TruTV and Boomerang were removed from Cable ONE’s lineup Monday morning at 9 a.m. after Cable ONE and Turner Network channels failed to reach a financial agreement, according to a Cable ONE press release.
‘Top Chef’ set in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans’ po-boy shops, gourmet restaurants and suburban bayou-side eateries are the backdrop for the country’s search for its next “Top Chef.”
Amateur bakers try extreme caking
PHILADELPHIA — If you’re planning to bake a cake for your child’s upcoming birthday party, you might want to ask yourself one question: “What would
Charlie Mitchell: Dogs shouldn’t ruff it, satellite TV provider says
This is too easy.
A satellite TV channel for dogs was launched this month.
Not about dogs.
For dogs.
To watch.
PBS: Acting like a network as well as service
NEW YORK — Honey Boo Boo, the management at PBS wants to thank you. You, too, real housewives. And naked castaways, Long Island princesses, breakaway
Our view: The risk of taking our cues from talking heads
From the start, the Trayvon Martin tragedy was a polarizing story.
It remains so today, less than 48 hours after a six-woman jury acquitted George Zimmerman of all charges.
Jury can’t reach verdict in Detroit cop’s trial
DETROIT — A judge declared a mistrial Tuesday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in the trial of a Detroit police officer who fatally
Execs admit that TV isn’t everywhere yet
TV was supposed to be everywhere by now — watchable anytime, anywhere, on your smartphone or tablet. But four years into the industry’s effort, network executives readily admit: TV isn’t everywhere.
Analyst: 60-inch Apple iTV to launch this year
It’s no secret that Apple wants to get into the living room by making its own TV set, and there have been plenty of rumors and reports about how and when it’s going to happen.
Study: Better television might improve kids’ behavior
Teaching parents to switch channels from violent shows to educational TV can improve preschoolers’ behavior, even without getting them to watch less, a study found.
Al-Jazeera buys Current TV from Al Gore
With its purchase of left-leaning Current TV, the Pan-Arab news channel Al-Jazeera has fulfilled a long-held quest to reach tens of millions of U.S. homes. But its new audience immediately got a little smaller.
Adele Elliott: Shooting stars
Last week, a man in Black Earth, Wisconsin, was arrested for shooting his television set. Apparently he was unhappy with the outcome of the latest episode of “Dancing With The Stars.” It seems that he had an issue with Bristol Palin’s performance. That moment of “appliance-cide” led to a 14-hour standoff.
Adele Elliott: Scripted
By now, everyone has heard the big news: Bristol Palin plans to marry her “baby daddy,” Levi Johnston. Well, everyone who cares, anyway.