Archive for May, 2008
Nielsen measures the American Idol phenomenon
0 Comments Published by Professor Les May 15th, 2008 in Music, Current Events, Pop Culture.The Nielsen Company today released some interesting data about the American Idol phenomenon. I’m pleased to share these key highlights, some of which include references to David Archuleta.
TV ratings
Viewership this season is being propelled by the 35-49 age demographic which comprises 29 percent of the audience. The 50-64 demographic comprises 23 […]
Updates on Selective Echo posts: foie gras, Archuleta, and JP Jespersen
0 Comments Published by Professor Les May 15th, 2008 in Current Events, Salt Lake City, Fine Art, Photography, Pop Culture, Cuisine.Foie gras
Back in March, I criticized campaigns by so-called animal welfare activists to ban foie gras, the great goose and duck liver delicacy found in many fine restaurants and shops. Yesterday, the Chicago City Council, bolstered by Mayor Richard M. Daley’s comments that this was the silliest ordinance, repealed the ban on foie gras for […]
Adventuresome cuisine will be prominent at Living Traditions Festival
0 Comments Published by Professor Les May 14th, 2008 in Salt Lake City, Community Dialogue, Current Events, Cuisine.Twenty food vendors and a demonstration kitchen representing some of the more adventuresome cuisine of the world will be among the highlights of the Living Traditions Festival which runs for three days beginning Friday. The festival, which also features craftspeople, musicians, and dancers, is a major public event, being presented for the 23rd consecutive year […]
Further evidence of a recession-proof state: Utah’s job growth still outpaces national rate
0 Comments Published by Professor Les May 13th, 2008 in Salt Lake City, Current Events, Business News.Utah’s job growth and unemployment rate continue to perform much better than comparable national rates, according to the monthly employment report released today by the state’s department of workforce services.
Despite the drag on housing-related industries, the state’s economy remains resilient, especially in the government, health care, and education sectors, Mark Knold, a senior state economist, […]
The long shadows of social media networking bode well for David Archuleta
0 Comments Published by Professor Les May 13th, 2008 in Music, Community Dialogue, Current Events, Pop Culture.Yours truly is planning a research essay on the impact of social media networks upon the standings of American Idol contestants once the season closes next week. Naturally, local interest has been huge with the presence of David Archuleta. Perhaps unlike any other season, the online buzz, so to speak, is what has defined this […]
Skyline High School senior’s ‘The Attack of the Pine Cones’ wins Spy Hop 24-hour film contest
0 Comments Published by Professor Les May 9th, 2008 in Film, Youth Organizations, Community Dialogue, Current Events.Kevin LeStarge’s campy, clever “The Attack of The Pine Cones” took top honors today in Spy Hop’s annual 24-Hour Filmmaking Competition.
The Skyline High School senior’s winning short film was among the 20 youth-directed projects screened during the seventh annual LocoMotion Youth Film Festival, sponsored by Spy Hop Productions and the Utah State Office of Education.
LeStarge, […]
