According to Demographics Monthly, more than 60 percent of Americans ask for a doggie bag when they dine out. Chicago Tribune
Category: issues
More Money for NEA
An extra $4 million is the first big increase in several years. Washington Post
PHILOSOPHY AND CREATIVITY
A scholar takes a whack at trying to explain links between creativity and communication – The Philosopher’s Magazine (UK)
Disney is Building a New Epcot
Millennium village and wants to represent Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The Arab world has threatened a Disney boycott if it does so. The Jerusalem Post
Arts Education and Movies
A San Francisco supervisor has floated an idea to tax movies and popular entertainment as a way to fund school arts education. KRON-4, San Francisco
CONGRESS IS WATCHING
Let’s see, no more Monica – what’ll we do next? Some members of Congress want to scrutinize Hollywood sex and violence. A new round of culture wars? NPR Morning Edition
Only 5 percent of Movies shown in Canada are Canadian made
In Mexico it’s only 2 percent. The two countries got together last week to talk about how to preserve their own cultural identities. CBC
DISNEY PLANNING SECOND EURO PARK
MY FELLOW AMERICANS
Warren Beatty addressed Hollywood democrats Wednesday night amid hoopla fit for a president. Will he run? Still dunno, but the scene was delish.
Daily Variety 9/30/99
AND: Some more scene-setting – hear it. NPR 9/30/99
AND: WILL WARREN RUN? Warren Beatty makes a speech Wednesday night – might clarify his political ambitions for presidency.
Kansas City Star (Reuters) 9/19/99
ALSO: Memo from LA Weekly: PLEASE do it Warren – here’s why. LA Weekly 9/30/99