Media may refer to:

• Media, plural of "medium"; a means (a container or a vehicle) of carrying or communicating information
  • Mass media (all means of mass communication e.g. magazines, cinema, films, newspapers, radio, television, internet, billboards, books, CDs, DVDs, videocassettes, other publishing.)
  • News media (specifically providing news, e.g. newspapers, television news.)
  • News media (United States)
  • Multimedia
  • Computer media
  • Media (arts) (eg. "oil on canvas", "sculpted clay", etc.)
• Media, the 1998 album by The Faint
• Media, the region occupied by the Medes people in present-day Iran
• Media, Pennsylvania
• Media, Illinois
• Media, a star also known as Delta Sagittarii
• Tunica media, the middle layer of the wall of a blood vessel
• Growth media, for the culturing of microorganisms

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NPR Topics: Media

Billboard Depicting Joseph, Mary In Bed Sparks Row
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:55:00 -0500
In the sign at a New Zealand church, Joseph is looking down and Mary appears sad. It has the heading: "God is a hard act to follow." The church vicar said the billboard, which was defaced shortly after it was erected, was intended to challenge stereotypes about the way Jesus was conceived and get people talking about the Christmas story.
More Newsroom Layoffs At 'New York Times'
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:14:00 -0500
At least 18 newsroom employees lost their jobs in the latest round of cutbacks driven by the newspaper's financial woes. Most were notified Wednesday and Thursday, according to the president of the union that represents the employees who are affected.
Double Standards, Sexism Shape Woods Story
Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:00:00 -0500
Washington Post columnist Robin Givhan observes that the press has stereotyped women linked to Tiger Woods by their jobs. She's particularly concerned about the way their occupations, such as model and waitress, are seen as evidence of the women's low moral standing.
Accenture Ends Tiger Woods Sponsorship
Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:27:00 -0500
Global consulting firm Accenture Ltd. has ended its relationship with Tiger Woods, marking the first major sponsor to cut ties altogether with the golfer since his alleged infidelities surfaced and he announced an indefinite leave from the sport to work on his marriage.
Movie Sequels: This Decade's Never-Ending Story
Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:25:00 -0500
Hollywood is addicted to sequels. It's a big-screen trend that bloomed in the '70s, but exploded in the past 10 years. "We've trained audiences not to expect an ending," NPR film critic Bob Mondello says.
Realistic Video Games Stir Uneasy Feelings
Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:00:00 -0500
Video gaming is changing, becoming more interactive and realistic. Digital writer David Kushner speaks with host Liane Hansen about these changes and how gaming is starting to remind him of the film Minority Report.

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