http://www.thedailybrad.com/love-book/
Carl Safina: National Geographic Channel, In Race for Bottom, Adds Killing Endangered Species to New Season Entertainment Lineup (TV Squad)
Well, people, what an incredibly long drop it's been since the electrifying
National Geographic TV specials of my youth, whose mere opening theme notes
would raise the hair on my neck.
It seems almost like the scenario of a post-apocalyptic surrealist satire,
unimaginable just a few years back: National Geographic Channel has been
bought out by Fox, is "joint-venturing" with the disgraceful and disgraced
Rupert Murdoch, and creating programming to push Bill O'Reilly's books. And,
well -- National Geographic Channel will be killing endangered species for
entertainment.
They've just announced the new unscripted show: _Wicked Tuna_.
Awesome, eh? Already, we have: a smiling face and a dead, rather small,
bluefin tuna.
Here, in 2012, I find the premise revolting. Despicable.
And therefore, it's bound to be a crowd pleaser as National Geographic Channel
aims to lead in Cable's race to the bottom.
The thrilling tagging of giant fish as scientists track their migrations
across oceans might have provided the show's rationale, but that's clearly too
intellectual (though all the other elements of cable success are there:
adventure, personal drama (the tagging involves grad students), seasickness,
profanity).
Things the National Geographic Channel had to ignore: Atlantic bluefin, a
focus of bitter international ...
Love Book
|
|
Magic Bullet Deluxe 25 pc Set Blender Mixer $49.95 The Magic Bullet Hi-Speed Blender/Mixer System- 22 Piece Set.This versatile machine will do virtually any job in the kitchen in 10 seconds or less, yet it takes up no more space on your counter than a coffee mug. It's so easy you'll use it every single day of the week!! The Magic Bullet replaces a food processor, blender, electric juicer and coffee grinder.It stays handy on your countertop for ins... |
|
|
Cuisinart DCC-1100 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemakers This classically designed coffeemaker is accented with stainless steel for a look that is sure to enhance your countertop. The 12 cup carafe features an ergonomic handle, dripless spout and knuckle guard for comfortable, drip-free pouring. Fully automatic, the DCC-1100 has 24-hour programmability and 1 to 4 cup setting for those times you don't need a full pot of coffee. The Brew pause feature let... |
|
|
Promise Cake Topper by Willow Tree $25.00 "Hold dear the promise of love" with this heartwarming "Promise" cake topper figurine. Beautifully handcarved from the Willow Tree collection by artist Susan Lordi, this piece will make a stunning addition to your wedding cake. *Made of Resin *Measures 9" tall and weighs 1.1lbs. Brand : One Coast/Lutz - Demdaco See other items from our: Willow Tree Collection Related Bridal People cate... |
|
|
The Ultimate Bee Gees (2 CD) $9.94 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.... |
|
|
Hunger Games Mockingjay Call ... |
|
|
Brothers $8.92 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.... |
|
|
Sleeping Beauty (Two-Disc Platinum Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo + BD Live) [Blu-ray] $31.60 Disney's 1959 animated effort was the studio's most ambitious to date, a widescreen spectacle boasting a gorgeous waltz-filled score adapting Tchaikovsky. In the 14th century, the malevolent Maleficent (not dissimilar to the wicked Queen in Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs taunts a king that his infant Aurora will fatally prick her finger on a spinning wheel before sundown on her 16th birt... |
|
|
The Fly [Blu-ray] $7.75 David Cronenberg's 1986 remake of the science fiction classic about a scientist who accidentally swaps body parts with a fly is both smart and terrifying: an allegory for the awful processes of slow death and a monster movie with a tragic spin. Jeff Goldblum gives a masterful performance as a sweet, nerdy scientist whose romance with a writer (Geena Davis) makes him more fully alive. Next thing yo... |
|
|
Bridge to Terabithia [Blu-ray] $5.98 BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA - Blu-Ray Movie... |
|
|
YOU ARE STRONGER THAN YOU SEEM, BRAVER THAN YOU BELIEVE, AND SMARTER THAN YOU THINK Vinyl wall quotes stickers sayings home art decor decal $3.99 Wall quotes are one of the latest trends in home decor. This new fashion is the perfect way to express yourself or add that little extra touch to a room without breaking the bank. Vinyl wall quotes give the look of a hand-painted word, quote, or saying without the cost, time, and permanent paint on your wall. They are easy to apply and can be easily removed without damaging your walls. Our quotes ... |
