In Defense of War Photographers (E&P)
Greg Mitchell: While some criticism is warranted, the current controversy over manipulated or staged pictures from Lebanon has been fueled by speculative, unfounded, or politically-driven charges that have tainted all of the brave photographers who cover conflict in the Middle East.

SNL Job Cuts To Include Parnell, Sanz (FishbowlNY)
An informed tipster tells us Saturday Night Live's Chris Parnell — he one-half of the Lazy Sunday rap duo that became a cultural phenomenon and watershed moment for viral video on the Web — and Horatio Sanz are included among the four job cuts expected as the show enters its 32nd season.

BBC Axes 'Bad Taste' Show With Cow Flying Into Twin Towers (Daily Mail)
A BBC radio comedy show has been pulled just days before it was due to air. The five-part series was to be broadcast nightly from Monday August 28, but BBC executives said the "bold" show by the Glasgow-based troupe required some "fine tuning" before it could air.

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