Chuck Klosterman at the University of Oklahoma

Noted writer, media professional, and pop culture enthusiast, Chuck Klosterman, will visit the University of Oklahoma tomorrow to speak about his experiences in media and personal thoughts about pop culture. 

Klosterman, a North Dakota native, has worked in New York City for major magazines like Spin, GQ, The Washington Post, and ESPN. He is the author of five books, including Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs, a collection of pop culture essays.

The University of Oklahoma is lucky to have Klosterman as a guest speaker and I am sure we are in for an entertaining evening. 

For further information, check out the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communications website:

http://www.ou.edu/gaylord/home/main/newsroom/klosterman.html

Did he or didn't he, and does it really matter?

President Obama reportedly bowed in front of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia at the G-20 economic summit in London on April 1. The alleged bow caused an uproar among many Americans who say the move is unbecoming of a president of the United States.

“Such an act is a traditional obeisance befitting a king's subjects, not his peer. There is no precedent for U.S. presidents bowing to Saudi or any other royals,” said the conservative Washington Times.

In Obama's defense, an anonymous White House aide declared that "it wasn't a bow... he is taller than King Abdullah."

Ultimately, it is up to you to decide whether or not you classify it as a bow. I've provided a link to the Chicago Sun-Times where you can read more about this and view the video. Whether you've seen it before or this is your first time, think about this. Why does it really matter? Whether it is a slip-up or Obama genuinely bowed to King Abdullah or it wasn't a bow at all, does it really matter in the end?

http://www.suntimes.com/news/politics/obama/1518581,w-obama-saudi-king-bow040809.article

The Most Powerful of Them All

The England based newspaper, The Guardian, posted an online article listing the world's most powerful blogs ranging from The Huffington Post to Copyblogger. Granted, personal opinion may vary, but The Guardian shares the striking--as well as bland--details of the top political and pop culture blogs. The caption on this article explains it all.

From Prince Harry in Afghanistan to Tom Cruise ranting about Scientology and footage from the Burmese uprising, blogging has never been bigger. It can help elect presidents and take down attorney generals while simultaneously celebrating the minutiae of our everyday obsessions.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/mar/09/blogs