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Politicians try to jump-start Dodgers TV talks. 'Seinfeld' to Netflix?
After the coffee. Before seeing which politicians weigh in on the Dodgers TV mess today. The Skinny: The dog days of summer are almost upon us. Of course, I have a cat so that doesn't really apply to me. Today's roundup includes more politicians trying to force a Dodgers TV deal. Also, Jerry Seinfeld says Netflix is interested in reruns of his hit show. If that happens, I'll never get any work done. Daily Dose: Dodgers President Stan Kasten said Monday that he thinks Time Warner Cable's willingness to enter arbitration should bring an end to the standoff over SportsNet LA (see below). Although Kasten is eager to see an arbitrator weigh in on the stalemate, he...
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Setting Times stories to music: From Radiohead to Jim Croce
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Rush Limbaugh named kids' Author of the Year
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Normcore is (or is it?) a fashion trend (or non-trend or anti-trend)
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