Rants and Ramblings: random commentary about culture, media, politics, technology and whatnot.

links for 2007-10-02

• Why Big Newspapers Applaud Some Declines in Circulation | New York Times
  Many big newspapers are cutting promotions and choosing smaller circulation numbers, hoping to lure advertisers with a more focused and engaged readership.
  (tags: newspapers journalism business advertising readership)
• In a Land of Homemade Names, Tiffany Doesn’t Cut It | New York Times
  In southern Africa, a child’s name is chosen to convey a specific meaning, and not, as is common in the West, the latest fashion.
  (tags: language culture)
• Asian Chicken and Chili Soup | Everyday Food | PBS
  (tags: recipe soup)
• Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta | marthastewart.com
  This simple, tasty pasta dinner can be prepared in just half an hour. For a spicier dish, increase the amount of red-pepper flakes to 1/2 teaspoon.
  (tags: recipe pasta dinner)
• Fettuccine with Spinach Pesto | marthastewart.com
  We added a twist to a classic pesto sauce by replacing the basil with spinach.
  (tags: recipe pasta dinner)