Contents contributed and discussions participated by Adam Kenner - Media & Culture @ HM

Nestle to buy Jenny Craig for $600 million - U.S. business- msnbc.com - 0 views

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Adam Kenner on 03 Dec 08

In a move that recognizes the modern world's twin obsessions - indulgence and guilt - chocolate maker Nestle said Monday it would purchase weight loss product maker Jenny Craig Inc. for $600 million.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In a move that recognizes the modern world's twin obsessions - indulgence and guilt - chocolate maker Nestle said Monday it would purchase weight loss product maker Jenny Craig Inc. for $600 million.</div>

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Disney accused by Catholic cleric of corrupting children's minds - Telegraph - 0 views

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"Where once morality and meaning were available as part of our free cultural inheritance, now corporations sell them to us as products."
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"This is basically the commercial exploitation of spirituality," he says, adding that as a result Disney and other corporations "inhabit our imagination".
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"Once planted there they can make us endlessly greedy. And that is exactly what they are doing."
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. He criticises the obsession with celebrity, which he blames for creating jealousy and a society in which people are dissatisfied with their life.
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Adam Kenner on 01 Dec 08

"Where once morality and meaning were available as part of our free cultural inheritance, now corporations sell them to us as products." "This is basically the commercial exploitation of spirituality," he says, adding that as a result Disney and other corporations "inhabit our imagination".

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Where once morality and meaning were available as part of our free cultural inheritance, now corporations sell them to us as products." "This is basically the commercial exploitation of spirituality," he says, adding that as a result Disney and other corporations "inhabit our imagination". </div>

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High School GradPack - 0 views

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shared by Adam Kenner on 30 Nov 08 - Cached

Adam Kenner on 30 Nov 08

Behind these doors are some of the highest-spending, most influential consumers in the country. Who are they?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Behind these doors are some of the highest-spending, most influential consumers in the country. Who are they?</div>

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worldclock.swf (application/x-shockwave-flash Object) - 0 views

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Interactive Video Object Manipulation on Vimeo - 0 views

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Adam Kenner on 28 Nov 08

This system analyzes videos using computer vision techniques, enabling interactive annotation, browsing, and even drag-and-drop composition of new still images using video footage.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This system analyzes videos using computer vision techniques, enabling interactive annotation, browsing, and even drag-and-drop composition of new still images using video footage.</div>

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Iran, a Nation of Bloggers (video essay) - Boing Boing - 0 views

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Video - Breaking News Videos from CNN.com - 0 views

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YouTube - Snoop makes Mashed Potatoes - 0 views

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Adam Kenner on 25 Nov 08

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Obama daughters asked to appear on Hannah Montana | Entertainment | Reuters - 0 views

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Adam Kenner on 12 Nov 08

President-elect Barack Obama's two young daughters have been invited to appear on popular kids television show "Hannah Montana," actor Billy Ray Cyrus said an interview aired on Monday.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">President-elect Barack Obama's two young daughters have been invited to appear on popular kids television show "Hannah Montana," actor Billy Ray Cyrus said an interview aired on Monday.</div>

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Massive Barbie Flagship Store to Open in Shanghai | PSFK - Trends, Ideas & Inspiration - 0 views

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Adam Kenner on 12 Nov 08

Barbie is set to open a massive 3400 square meter flagship store along Shanghai's trendy Huai Hai Road. Hoping to cash in on the China consumer market, Mattel has invested over $30 million to set up the first Barbie worldwide flagship store. A new set of Asian and Caucasian Barbie dolls have been developed for the grand opening.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Barbie is set to open a massive 3400 square meter flagship store along Shanghai's trendy Huai Hai Road. Hoping to cash in on the China consumer market, Mattel has invested over $30 million to set up the first Barbie worldwide flagship store. A new set of Asian and Caucasian Barbie dolls have been developed for the grand opening.</div>

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Do You Know Green? - 0 views

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shared by Adam Kenner on 07 Nov 08 - Cached

Adam Kenner on 07 Nov 08

Cotton commercial - clever flash game

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Media That Matters Film Festival: Submit - 0 views

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Adam Kenner on 22 Oct 08

Arts Engine's Media That Matters is the premier showcase for short films with big messages. Submit your film now for the chance to be one of the final twelve jury-selected films and become part of our outreach and distribution efforts to create social change through film.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Arts Engine's Media That Matters is the premier showcase for short films with big messages. Submit your film now for the chance to be one of the final twelve jury-selected films and become part of our outreach and distribution efforts to create social change through film.</div>

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YouTube - Electing a US President in Plain English - 0 views

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shared by Adam Kenner on 22 Oct 08 - Cached

Adam Kenner on 22 Oct 08

A short guide to understanding the U.S. election process.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A short guide to understanding the U.S. election process.</div>

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YouTube - Colin Powell Endorses Barack Obama for President - 0 views

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shared by Adam Kenner on 19 Oct 08 - Cached

Adam Kenner on 19 Oct 08

Important viewpoint on the campaign and politics in "general." Former General, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Secretary of State Colin Powell announced Sunday that he will be voting for Sen. Barack Obama, citing the Democrat's "ability to inspire" and the "inclusive nature of his campaign."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Important viewpoint on the campaign and politics in "general." Former General, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Secretary of State Colin Powell announced Sunday that he will be voting for Sen. Barack Obama, citing the Democrat's "ability to inspire" and the "inclusive nature of his campaign."</div>

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Federated Media / Tech: Facebook Trumps Most Photo Sharing Sites With 10 Billion Photos - 0 views

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Scholastic Cuts 'Bratz' Products for Book Clubs and Fairs - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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Adam Kenner on 11 Oct 08

@ Scholastic removes Bratz branded products from school book clubs - a campaign by the CCFC helped mobilize parents to complain. Note comments about reading in the later paragraphs.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">@ Scholastic removes Bratz branded products from school book clubs - a campaign by the CCFC helped mobilize parents to complain. Note comments about reading in the later paragraphs.</div>

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Cranial Billboards to appear at LAX | Atypical Events - 0 views

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Adam Kenner on 10 Oct 08

A New Zealand airline is planning to use human heads as advertising space, starting later this month.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A New Zealand airline is planning to use human heads as advertising space, starting later this month.</div>

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Slashdot | "Iron Man" Release Brings Down Paramount's Servers - 0 views

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shared by Adam Kenner on 05 Oct 08 - Cached

Adam Kenner on 05 Oct 08

Shortly after the release of Iron Man on Blu-ray on October 1, people started complaining of defective discs; the problem turned out to be that all the Blu-ray players downloading additional content brought down Paramount's BD-Live servers, causing delays while loading the disc. Which really makes you wonder what will happen when they decide to shut down this service in a couple of years.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Shortly after the release of Iron Man on Blu-ray on October 1, people started complaining of defective discs; the problem turned out to be that all the Blu-ray players downloading additional content brought down Paramount's BD-Live servers, causing delays while loading the disc. Which really makes you wonder what will happen when they decide to shut down this service in a couple of years.</div>

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iWANEX STUDIO - Professional Photo Retouching Services - 0 views

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shared by Adam Kenner on 02 Oct 08 - Cached

Adam Kenner on 02 Oct 08

Click on Portfolio, open an image from the gallery, move the mouse onto the picture.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Click on Portfolio, open an image from the gallery, move the mouse onto the picture.</div>

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MediaPost Publications - Honda Inks Exclusive Deal With 'High School Musical 3' - 09/30... - 0 views

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shared by Adam Kenner on 01 Oct 08 - Cached

Adam Kenner on 01 Oct 08

Honda has signed on as exclusive automotive sponsor of Walt Disney Pictures' "High School Musical 3: Senior Year."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Honda has signed on as exclusive automotive sponsor of Walt Disney Pictures' "High School Musical 3: Senior Year."</div>

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