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Letterman Back to Late Night, Backed by WGA?

Letterman Back to Late Night, Backed by WGA?

Sick of watching reruns? Nervous you'll only get 8 episodes of Lost next season? Well, The NY Times reports on the first break in the writers' strike.

David Letterman is pursuing a deal with the Writers Guild of America that would allow his late-night show on CBS to return to the air in early January with the usual complement of material from his writers, even if the strike is still continuing. more ›

"You boo puppets! You hiss villains in silent movies!"

"You boo puppets! You hiss villains in silent movies!"

In the Seinfeld episode "The Fire", Jerry is furious at a woman Kramer brings to a performance, who heckles him incessantly during his act. Her words succinctly describe the ethos of the heckler: "Well, that's the way I express myself. How are you gonna make it in this business if you can't take it?" more ›

"Spring Break" Teacher Also Approached 16 Year Old Student

"Spring Break" Teacher Also Approached 16 Year Old Student

Last month, it was revealed the Department of Education was investigating claims that teacher Johnny Cuevas vacationed with a student during spring break - and that school officials at A. Philip Randolph School tried to cover it up. Now it turns out that while Cuevas has been investigated, he was chatting up a 16 year old student online. From the Daily News:

While Cuevas was under investigation for the trip, he allegedly started contacting a 16-year-old from the school. more ›

Cranes Off, Strike On

Cranes Off, Strike On

Just in time for July 4, the International Union of Operating Engineers has called a strike after failing to agree on a new contract Friday. "It's safe to say the strike will affect hundreds of construction sites over the weekend," said Christopher O. Ward, the managing director of the contractors association told the Times. more ›

Fun and Semi-legal: Shadow-graf!

Fun and Semi-legal: Shadow-graf!

We've been following the career of Ellis G for about a year-- ever since he started chalking his shadow-art around Smith Street in Brooklyn. He's already gotten a fair amount of press for the shadow-outlines-- and he deserves it, because the pieces are unique and fun. Today the Times weighs with a nice bio piece: more ›

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