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Social Media Torpedoes Productivity
Social media combined with Internet usage is devastating workers’ productivity and nuking students’ studying time. That’s the assessment from the folks over at learnstuff.com, who
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The Parable of the Good Celebrities
Taylor Swift is America’s most philanthropic celebrity, according to the charity-minded website dosomething.org. According to the site, the 23-year-old singer/songwriter donated $4 million to the
Movie Monday: The Hobbit—One Movie to Rule Them All
Next big thing in Hollywood? Furry feet. There are probably some entertainment executives who believe that those tousled toes must be the secret to the
Pop Culture’s Top 10 Movers and Shakers (2012 Edition)
Let’s be honest: A lot of us are relieved to see 2012 go. Sure, we got to see some grand Olympic performances and all. But
‘What Was Impossible 60 Years Ago and Dangerous 40 Years Ago and Difficult 20 Years Ago Is Now Becoming No Big Deal’
One subject we spend lots of time thinking about here at Plugged In is how media influences our culture. Each week we publish a feature called
Movie Wednesday: The Hobbit Burgles Box Office (Again)
So, imagine it’s Christmas morning, and you unwrap a present that contains, oh, $50 million or so. Now, imagine being disappointed that it’s not more.
The Other Side of Christmas Classics
Tonight is Christmas Eve! I hope your day’s going well and you’re in a festive mood. Personally, I’m looking forward to a candlelight church service,
Television Tops: Paul Asay’s Year-End Picks
“So I’m just wondering, after reading quite a few of your reviews, is there a secular TV show you guys do like?” A reader emailed me
“What Video Games Did He Play?”
“What video games did he play? How often did he play?” asks former FBI agent Robert Paquette in regards to Connecticut school shooter Adam Lanza’s
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Good media discernment is about guarding our eyes and hearts before we watch or listen. And it’s also about grappling with the entertainment we do see or hear. That’s why the Plugged In Blog is devoted to guarding, discussing and grappling. About Plugged In >>