News & Observer | newsobserver.com | Columns by J. Peder Zane

Though our goodness grows, cruelty thrives

J. Peder Zane:Entertainment news used to be a Camelot of airbrushed perfection. Fan magazines gave us the inside scoop on Elizabeth Taylor's marital bliss, Michael Jackson's charitable work with children and Rock Hudson's lovely new girlfriend. No more.

Updated: Aug. 5, 2007 6:06 AM | Full story

Some reality may lurk deep within those shallow stories

J. Peder Zane:I admit it. I am a harrumpher. I wring my hands and knit my brow when stupid nonsense degrades and dumbs down the culture.

Updated: Jul. 29, 2007 2:30 AM | Full story

Drawing the line on foul words

J. Peder Zane:If you think all obscenities are the same, consider the N-word, the F-word and the S-word.

Updated: Jul. 22, 2007 2:11 AM | Full story

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