“France’s Socialist government aims to introduce a law preventing online retailer Amazon from offering both discounts and free delivery for books in France, the culture minister said, arguing this amounts to unfair competition.”
Tag: 06.21.13
Russell Brand’s Messiah Complex Middle East Tour Canceled
“The 38-year-old had been due to perform his new show The Messiah Complex in Abu Dhabi and Lebanon as part of a world tour. However, organisers raised concerns regarding the possibility of negative reactions to material that will cover figures including Malcolm X, Mahatma Gandhi and Jesus.” (Meaning Brand’s safety could not be guaranteed.)
Discord And Deficit ($1M) At Arizona’s Largest Theater Company
“Arizona Theatre Company expects to post more than a $1 million deficit for the fiscal year ending June 30, the result of a disappointing season at the box office and in fundraising that has sparked dispute and finger-pointing behind the scenes at the state’s largest theatrical producer.”
Meet The Hip-Hop Business’s Top Sign-Language Interpreter
She’s a skinny white girl from Maine named Holly Maniatty, she’s signed concerts for acts from the Wu-Tang Clan and Killer Mike to U2 and Bruce Springsteen, and she can keep up with any freestyling a rapper might throw at her.
Why Most Writers Are Liberal?
“Most American literary writers will continue to dislike commerce, especially corporate commerce, and most will continue to regard profit-making with suspicion, which is why most American writers are liberals.”
Sixty Million Americans Now Get Their TV Free Over The Air
“Growth is especially strong amongst younger households, lower-income families and minorities. And once you take a closer look at those audiences, it’s really clear that free over-the-air viewing isn’t an oddity anymore, but something that’s gathering momentum quickly.”
Apple Tells Court If It Loses E-Book Pricing Case, It Will Have A “Chilling Effect”
On Thursday, Apple presented its closing arguments, noting that if the company lost the case it would create a “chilling effect” on how some businesses explore new markets.
What’s The Point Of A Critic When Branded Musicians Control ‘Viral’ Marketing?
“Teasing fans with tidbits, creating a sense of mystery and letting Internet buzz do the marketing circumvents the critics and the major media outlets that used to set the agenda.”
Digitally Engaged Adults Need New Family Togetherness Furniture
“They’d prefer to work on soul-restoring sofas and cozy chaises specifically designed for mobile computing, in laid-back positions, integrated into family life–admittedly preoccupied, but in the general vicinity of their children, however madcap those offspring may be.”
A Supposed-To-Be Triumphal Exhibit Of Italian Art Is Slowed By Official Protests
The show “was supposed to crown years of effort by some American museums to patch up relations with Italy over claims of looted antiquities.”