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- When we are not struggling to cope with adverse side-effects of inexorable technological progress, we are keeping track of the striking writers' negotiations with venture capitalists to begin producing Internet programming. Baby needs a new pair of shoes!
- First it was the "Carrie Curse," now it's the "Jessica Jinx" -- is Jessica Simpson jinxing Tony Romo's performance with the Dallas Cowboys?
- In today's edition of "you have got to be fucking kidding me," LAX ranks third for amongst airports nationwide in Healthiest Airport Food, according to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.
- Jay Leno & Conan O'Brien are returning to late night after the New Year, even if the strikes have not ended: the shows will go on unscripted. This could be awesome or it could be a trainwreck. Or both!
- USC is getting a new offer on a lease for Coliseum: "The offer includes a compromise on the key issue -- control of the stadium -- the Daily News reported. The commission is seeking to form a partnership with USC in selling naming rights to the stadium that would pay for much of its renovation
- KCET is taking Life & Times off the air?? "Yes, it's true. After 16 years on the air L&T is coming to a close. We have been wanting to revamp and renew the series for a while. A short hiatus will allow us to be back in the spring with a new weekly series."
- Long before lofts, Nokia Live, and fancy art enclaves, there was the punk music: the Downtown News examines the 80's punk scene that once thrived in downtown L.A.
- LAist contributor Tim Hammer will be interviewed on NPR's Bryant Park Project tomorrow morning regarding his experience with the new American Gladiator television series.
- More good news for the Ist Family: LAist contributor Ben Kharakh is nominated for an ECNY award in the field of comedy news and commentary. Vote for him at ecnyawards.com to show your support!
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