Every Fox News Channel Program Loses Viewers [TVNewser]
Fox News Channel lost viewers across the board in the second quarter of 2006. The network dropped 19 percent in the demo and 5 percent among total viewers compared to the same quarter in 2005 — all of which helps explain why chairman Roger Ailes is on the "warpath."

Study: Jon Stewart Bad for America? [FishbowlNY]
Andrew Ferguson points us to a study that finds Jon Stewart is harmful to American democracy. Says Ferguson, a former Bush I speechwriter: "Despite their lack of knowledge, Daily Show viewers 'reported increased confidence in their ability to understand the complicated world of politics.' Stewart is raising their self-esteem at the same time he makes them dumber."

Slesinger To Keep Winnie the Pooh Rights [GalleyCat]
The U.S. Supreme Court has handed down a decision about who has the right to license A.A. Milne's beloved characters. Milne's granddaughter, together with Disney, wanted to strip rights to the popular children's books from the estate of long-time Pooh licensee Stephen Slesinger, but they have failed to do so, as the new ruling indicates.

L.A. Film Festival '06: The Revolution Will Be Personal [FishbowlLA]
"Independent" is a very fashionable adjective. Put it in front of the word "music" or "film," and watch pure garbage transform into highly acclaimed "art." The buzz at the Los Angeles Film Festival this week is all about "the little guy" kicking movie studios in the groin the way he already zinged the music industry.

Kristin Ellison Rocks Out [UnBeige]
Our very favorite acquiring editor at art, architecture and design-focused Rockport Publishing has herself been acquired. Kristin Ellison, editor of some of the loveliest graphic design books in recent memory, has taken a position at start-up Wowio.

White House Leaks (No, Literally) [FishbowlDC]
Cox's Ken Harmen reports on the Palm Beach Post's blog this morning that the West Wing press room basement, where several news organizations are housed, is leaking. "By this morning, the fine work of government employees — armed with fans and vacuums — had the situation under control. Only mild dampness remains as additional heavy showers are expected to rumble through today."

Get More Done Now [MBToolbox]
This week's WorldWit features a story by Karen Leland on how to tackle work projects by breaking them down into steps. She even uses an example near and dear to a freelancer's heart, that of putting together a book proposal. Other sage wisdom? Plan your time, and take credit for your success.