MTV confirms the Jersey Shore cast (is heading to the motherland for season four, and might drop in on Vinny’s relatives for a little comfort food and tourism tips. Entertainment Weekly envisions a season of mishaps and miscommunications —... Read the rest of this post
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Tomb Raider rebooted (Crystal Dynamics is reinventing the franchise and its iconic star Lara Croft with a new origin story. And over on Wired, the backstory of Disney Wii game Epic Mickey) (Joystiq)
- MTV to drop Snooki in Times Square to ring in... Read the rest of this post

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YEMEN
Why Yemen, you ask?
It’s a place that seems to be on the brink of collapse, and even as we prepared to make this announcement, Yemen again emerged as a home base for terrorist plots. The stakes are high and the future is unclear for Oxford’s 2010 Place of the Year.
According to geographer Harm de Blij, author of The Power of Place and Why Geography Matters, “In the modern world of terrorist cells and jihadist movements, Yemen’s weakness spells opportunity.” Regional conflicts like the Houthi rebellion in the north and revival of the southern secessionist movement diminish the power of the government. Terrorist bases now reside in the remote countryside, posing a familiar dilemma for the United States: Is shoring up the country’s army and police worth the risk of increasing Al Qaeda protection and loyalty? At the same time Yemen stands to be the poorest country in the Arab world, nearly depleted of its leading export, oil, while facing a water shortage experts say is heighten by the country’s addiction to qat, a mildly narcotic leaf.
Once a promising experiment in Muslim-Arab democracy, Western opinion now recognizes Yemen to have all the features of a failed state. Obscured by the attention of the political geography, is what de Blij calls “a Yemen that might have been.”
To hear more from de Blij on Place of the Year be sure to check in tomorrow!
Yemen at a glance:
Population: 22,858,000
Capital(s): Sana’
Government: Multiparty Republic
Ethnic Groups: Predominantly Arab
Languages: Arabic
Religions: Islam
Currency: Yemeni rial= 100 fils
Cash crops: coffee and cotton
President: Ali Abdullah Saleh
And now for the runners-up…
Greece
Haiti
Gulf Coast (of the United States)
the Eyjafjallajokull volcano
Mexico
Seaside Heights, NJ
California
Rio de Janeiro
Wall Street
The Gulf of Aden (“Pirate Alley”)
OUP Employee Votes:
“I’d go with Mexico. A fascinating failing state in which our stake couldn’t be greater, and compelling for all the reasons the other places mentioned might be interesting (or in crisis) individually–you have natural disaster (or the ongoing potential thereof), man-made disaster, social unrest, crime (and how), political chaos and corruption, etc. Whatever you do, don’t pick Seaside Heights, N.J., though I’ve nothing whatever against the place.” -Tim Bent, Executive Editor, Trade History
“Haiti—so we don’t forget the hundreds of thousands of people who lost their families and homes and way of life.” -Jessica Ryan, Copyediting Lead
“Eyjafjallajokull. It’s perfect in that it had a world-wide impact, or close to it; it was hard to pronounce; and it was the proverbial flash-in-the-pan issue.” -Niko Pfund, VP and Publisher
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President Obama to appear on 'The Daily Show' (in his ongoing efforts to appeal to young voters before the midterm elections on Nov. 2. The demo needs the encouragement; according to a poll conducted by the Harvard's Institute of Politics,... Read the rest of this post

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Michelle Obama partners with Disney (to tell kids to eat right and get some exercise. The first lady has joined the "Disney Magic of Healthy Living" campaign, which complements her own efforts against childhood obesity, and will appear in PSAs... Read the rest of this post

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'Glee' hits high note with critics (scoring program of the year and outstanding new program at the Television Critics Association awards. Also Fox announces plans to host another awards show of its own for country music fans.. but no news on the... Read the rest of this post

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Kia launches 'Who's Next?' (A YouTube talent search for the next Internet star. Also Levi's finds their first Levi's Girl in Meghan Smith. Job description includes: social media superstar, style ambassador and news correspondent) (Social Times)... Read the rest of this post

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Jersey Shore comes to iPhone, Facebook (MTV promotes season two with a Snooki-themed app and an FB game where players can battle in "head-to-head pickle and tanning lotion throwing competitions." Also buzz builds around the 'Shore' inspired "K-Town"... Read the rest of this post

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Comic-Con predictions (New York Magazine ranks the post-preview buzz around upcoming "tent-pole" releases with 'Scott Pilgrim' named biggest winner and a lukewarm reception to the "Green Hornet" trailer spelling trouble ahead. More on what went... Read the rest of this post

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Marvel may test drive secondary characters (in a series of live-action short films to help pick out potential big-budget franchises. Meanwhile a Doctor Strange movie is apparently already on the way. And in rival comic news, DC Comics asks readers... Read the rest of this post

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'Toy Story 3′ storms the box office (giving Hollywood a much-needed cash infusion this summer and Pixar's biggest opening [$109 million] to date. Maybe this study will push licensing folks to package healthy snacks with cartoon characters on... Read the rest of this post

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Katy Perry to host the 'Teen Choice Awards' (on FOX in August, following in the dual performer/emcee footsteps of the Jonas Brothers. We'll see if that helps combat the award show fatigue we saw with the Movie Awards… And over in Late Night... Read the rest of this post

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Jersey Shore goes global (airing in more than 30 countries this week. Will the "Shore" lifestyle [aka "guido" stereotypes] translate? Also MTV and VH1 ink a deal with Foursquare encouraging fans to join and "friend" their favorite cast member, the... Read the rest of this post

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What're you waiting for—a better Jersey Shore-themed novelty single?!
Oh, really? Oh—nevermind, then. You'll just be waiting a long time.
[For more on Owen Schumacher, visit his blog, Winning the Polyglottery!]

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PBS Kids launches 'Lifeboat to Mars' (an online simulation game to teach kids about biology. Also Sesame Workshop unveils the Elmo Monster Maker iPhone app) (USA Today) (Mashable)
- Barnes & Noble enlists Common Sense Media (to power a new "For... Read the rest of this post

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Taylor Swift wins album of the year (at the Grammys and the honor of being the youngest artist to do so. Probably makes the criticism of her off-key performance a little easier to shake off. Plus Stephen Colbert flaunts his brand new iPad. Indie... Read the rest of this post

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HarperCollins launches Inkpop (a online community and writing platform for teens, that publisher describes as the “anchor” of its digital strategy for the teen market. Also check out the spotlight on YA author Maureen Johnson in the New York... Read the rest of this post

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Pants on the Ground (the first viral phenomenon of 2010. Look for more on this from our Ypulse Youth Advisory Board in our upcoming viral video roundup. Also Teens In Tech acquires the microblogging Site Yazzem and rolls out a redesign) (Mashable)... Read the rest of this post

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Avon hits the 'Mark' (nice profile of Avon's successful campus rep program in the New York Times, reg. required. Plus Mullen launches a blog to help clients understand "The Next Great Generation")
- More 'Jersey Shore' (Blackbook concedes the show... Read the rest of this post

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For a show I've never seen and have no real interest in seeing, I know way too much about "Jersey Shore." My guess is anyone (youth or otherwise) with a passing interest in pop culture today could say the same. For this, I don't blame MTV or the... Read the rest of this post

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'Spiderman 4′ scrapped (for a reboot set in high school that will replace both director Sam Raimi and star Tobey Maguire. Hmm.. but wasn't the first Raimi film an origin story? Also Paramount sets dates for the upcoming sequels to "Star Trek"... Read the rest of this post

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Today's Youth Advisory Board post comes from Caroline Marques, an American teen in Switzerland who tuned in to MTV's reality show Jersey Shore after catching wind of all the controversy happening overseas. As always, you can communicate directly... Read the rest of this post

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Google searches for a better search experience for kids (New York Times, reg. required, profiles a recent sponsored study developed by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center and the University of Maryland on how kids find info online and the most common... Read the rest of this post

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Burger King backs VGAs online (sponsoring Spike TV's live webcast of the "Video Game Awards." TeenNick airs the Halo Awards to honor philanthropic teens. Plus Sony picks up the gaming honors for its international Animax channels. And teens and... Read the rest of this post

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Leno's 'youth brigade' (New York Times, reg. required, profiles the baker's dozen of young creatives hired on to reenergize the new “Jay Leno Show.” Also a look at how Nike CEO Mark Parker keeps another "mature brand" on the cutting edge) (USA... Read the rest of this post
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