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Summary Box: MTV revival pulls Viacom out of slump

RATINGS SMUSH: People ages 12 to 34 are loving MTV these days, with ratings up 22 percent since July, thanks partly to “Jersey Shore.” The increase in ratings since January marks the first consistent upswing in three years. Jersey Shore - Viacom - New Jersey - United States - Television (News Source: Boston Globe - 19:01:13)

Summary Box: MTV revival pulls Viacom out of slump

RATINGS SMUSH: People ages 12 to 34 are loving MTV these days, with ratings up 22 percent since July, thanks partly to “Jersey Shore.” The increase in ratings since January marks the first consistent upswing in three years. (News Source: INO News - 18:14:37)

‘Jersey Shore’: The meaning of ‘I’m done’ plus 9 other lessons from Miami

There’s so much one can learn from one episode of “Jersey Shore.” OK, hear us out. They may not have class or common sense or the ability to use complex tools, but they’re still people and we can learn something from them. In fact, they remind us many times of ourselves in our early-twenties - working at the wrong job, dating all the wrong people, drinking way too much, partying until the sun … (News Source: Zap2It - 07:39:42)

TAKE TWO: An alternative look at the day in sports

With the start of the NFL season one week away, the New York Jets are still awaiting the arrival of Darrelle Revis. The All-Pro cornerback is scheduled to make about $1 million this year — less than seven other defensive backs on the team — and he wants a contract on par with Oakland Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, who will make about $15.1 million. (News Source: Columbia Daily Tribune - 19:26:19)

What to Do With Two Summer Berries

Berry season is almost over, but don’t let that stop you from going on a blackberry and elderberry rampage Blackberry - Southern California - Central Valley - United States - Panna cotta (News Source: The Atlantic - 17:14:27)

“Jersey Shore” Saves MTV from Ratings Slump

Second Season Opener Draws More Than 5 Million Viewers, Show Mentioned by Obama in Speech (News Source: CBS News - 02:00:01)

Snooki, The Situation, Betty White reviving MTV, Viacom

LOS ANGELES - MTV is finally getting its mojo back, thanks to the tanned twenty-somethings of “Jersey Shore.” Ever since its December debut, the show’s buzz has been huge - even making it into one of President Barack Obama’s speeches. The July 29 start of the second season, shot in Miami, drew 5.3 million viewers, nearly quadruple the original opener. And audiences have been staying put ever … (News Source: The Florida Times-Union - 04:34:29)

Snooki, Sitch and ‘Jersey Shore’ have given MTV a solid rebound

‘Jersey Shore’ helps MTV and Viacom out of its ratings slump (News Source: The Star-Ledger - 22:24:37)

‘Jersey Shore’ pulls MTV and Viacom out of ratings slump

LOS ANGELES (AP) - MTV is finally getting its mojo back, thanks to the tanned twenty-somethings of “Jersey Shore.” Ever since its December debut, the show’s buzz has been huge - even making it into one of President Barack Obama’s speeches. (News Source: Daily Record - 23:42:19)

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