By Kathryn West “At 419 lbs, the 23-year-old stay-at-home mom was feeling good about being out of the house that day to take in the fresh air and get some exercise. That was, until a truck of young men pulled up and began harassing her. 'You fat blimp!' one yelled. 'You whale!' said another. 'You fat ass bitch!' the men shouted as they pelted her with empty soda cans and … [Read more...] about The Real Obesity Crisis
Archives for 2008
Are Journalism Careers Yesterday’s News?
By Mike Corsini The practice of journalism inevitably entails compromise. An ambiguous code of ethics and the need to bolster sinking profits can produce a newsroom environment that is relentless in its creation of news pitches but limited in their execution. Yet still, workers are drawn to the profession for the opportunities it provides for spontaneity, continued education … [Read more...] about Are Journalism Careers Yesterday’s News?
Can We Take A Joke
By Amanda DeJong During an interview shortly after the release of Monty Python’s first major production, The Quest for the Holy Grail, Eric Idle was asked, “What’s next?” He casually replied, “Jesus Christ: Lust for Glory.” Audiences throughout the English-speaking world were shocked by the statement, and considered it vulgar and tasteless; yet the resulting clamor scarcely … [Read more...] about Can We Take A Joke
Chasing A Girl
By Leif Waller It's early, again. Or maybe it's late…perspective has a subtle way of sneaking up on us. The air is crisp and the wind, although slight, is full and certain. There is a strange electricity that would be savage if only it weren't so sparse, and you can feel it course around you, sometimes through you, and fall into cracks. It is like neglected potential energy, … [Read more...] about Chasing A Girl
Outsourcing in Tinseltown: Runaway Production
By Jonathan Price Any filmmakers who harbor a dream of one day seeing their vision projected onto the silver screen must first exude the audacity to walk across that perilous tight rope known as the production track. Safely reaching the other end is a crucial challenge, as the filmmakers must sustain a delicate balance between fulfilling creative desires and abiding by … [Read more...] about Outsourcing in Tinseltown: Runaway Production