Pulled from the company’s year in review, 2011: In 2011, ESPN experienced record consumption cin its core television business and across digital platforms. 198 million Americans watched ESPN networks in the fourth quarter to date (85% of cable homes) ESPN.com remained number one among sports fans for average audience, setting a sports category record in September. ESPN Radio reaches 24 …
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Pulled from the company’s year in review, 2011: In 2011, ESPN experienced record consumption cin its core television business and across digital platforms. 198 million Americans watched ESPN networks in the fourth quarter to date (85% of cable homes) ESPN.com remained number one among sports fans for average audience, setting a sports category record in September. ESPN Radio reaches 24 …
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I’m proud to say that my good friend, over at Cr8impact, is also good friends with “Nick Corirossi and Charles Ingram, at Funny Or Die, who wrote and directed the new Oscars Trailer featuring Billy Crystal and Robin Williams! I’m only two degrees of Kevin Bacon/separation away from all this! That’s Robin Williams as …
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I don’t know what to say about this…I was visiting the website of the French Academy in Rome and then accidentally closed the window. When I re-opened it a new beautiful picture was staring at me. I kept refreshing the page and found 8 more beautiful pictures. The building is called the Villa Medici located …
In one week, the Sundance Film Festival will commence. As a three-year returning attendee, I find my enthusiasm and downright giddiness growing each year. It’s not about the parties, it’s not about the celebrities — it’s about the movies, which together present an eclectic mix of passion, wisdom and delight. By far one of my favorite cinematic viewing …
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Energy Secretary, Steven Chu January 10, 2012 Re: Year in Review Dear Colleagues, As we enter the New Year and move forward with our efforts…(it’s) important to take a moment to reflect on the progress we have made. Across the complex, our workforce is reducing nuclear dangers, expanding the boundaries of science and innovation, …
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Here is an amazing piece of art from the website designboom. Each year the French Ministry of Culture and Communication invites a leading artist to create a work that responds to the exceptional architectural space of the Grand Palais in Paris. The sheer monumental scale of the building provided the inspiration for a big idea: monumenta. …
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ESPNW is the first ESPN business dedicated to serving female athletes and fans. We’ll shine a brighter spotlight on women’s sports, and put you in touch with top female athletes from across the globe. We’ll give you added perspective on the men’s and women’s sports stories of the day — with articles, blogs, videos and …
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Here is another awesome project from JESS3. TV Ratings 101 – from ESPN ESPN was looking for a way to make the explanation of how the TV ratings systems works simple and interesting—at least engaging enough to keep the audience awake. With direction to create something reminiscent of “Schoolhouse Rock,” meets “Sesame Street,” JESS3 …
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