a side dish of nyotaimori

The NY Times says that within 5 years they will no longer publish a paper copy. The Chicago Tribune has also made similar statements. Readers of the online version of the Times will surely have observed the changes that have begun to creep into the online coverage. The greater and greater reliance on TimesSelect articles (which require a subscription). More and more audio and video pieces are relayed daily. What's interesting about the video pieces is that from a journalistic standpoint, they are often much longer and more detailed than anything on television news. 5 minutes is an eternity on tv, but not so much time if you consider yourself a serious journalist.

Even Michael Kimmelman, who one imagines might believe that having to stoop to vlogs is a step down from 5000 word essays, has recently weighed in with a vlog about the re-opening of the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art's Roman wing. This wing has been closed for 15 years for renovation. Only in NY could it take 15 years to renovate something, but as this vlog shows, it may have been worth the effort. Now, you can preview the wing from your desktop and be reminded of the importance of Hellenistic and Roman art to our culture. Kimmelman, ever the art critic/historian has covered all bases with the obligatory 5000 word essay. So gentle readers and viewers enjoy both or let everything loose and go for the full menage (there's also a slide show) .

Another vlog that I enjoy is the Minimalist, cooking by Times food columnist Mark Bittman. These weekly vlogs showcase short, easy, nutritious meals that can be done in 15-30 minutes. As one who cooks daily, sometimes 3 meals, I really enjoy these pieces. They are sort of an up-dated American version of Pierre Franey's 60-minute gourmet, although M. Franey, a former 3-star chef, would most likely be mortified (and M. Bittman estactic) by such a comparisions. Never-the-less, check it out, you'll find a delightful meal awaits you at the end. Much better than the Law and Order of the food channel, Emeril.

Next up. m.o.i.: post-modern breakfast
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