Greetings, We want to let you know that the new issue of Flow: A Critical Forum on Television and Media Culture is available at http://flowtv.org. This issue features columns from: Mary Beltrán, Ann Johnson, Kelli Marshall, Janani Subramanian This issue's columns in brief: "Meaningful Diversity: Exploring Questions of Equitable Representation on Diverse Ensemble Cast Shows" by Mary Beltrán http://flowtv.org/2010/08/meaningful-diversity/ A thoughtful analysis of television networks? promotional emphasis on diversity and how it may contribute to the belief that television is an equal-opportunity playing field. "My Co-Worker is on Big Brother" by Ann Johnson http://flowtv.org/2010/08/my-co-worker-is-on-big-brother/ An academic reflects on her colleague's participation on the reality show 'Big Brother.' "So Why Did Everybody Love Raymond?" by Kelli Marshall http://flowtv.org/2010/08/so-why-did-everybody-love-raymond/ A critical look at the similarities between Seinfeld and Everybody Loves Raymond and consideration of how the success of Everybody Loves Raymond is a nod to Seinfeldian conventions. "Life: Oprah Gone Wild" by Janani Subramanian http://flowtv.org/2010/08/life-oprah-gone-wild/ Oprah's flair for creating consumable emotions is situated as a domesticating force underscoring the anthropomorphic narrative in the Discovery Channel series, "Life." Interested in supporting Flow? Click HERE http://flowtv.org/about/support/ FlowTV is now on Twitter! Follow Flow's Twitter page at: http://twitter.com/flowtv FlowTV is also on Facebook! Get updates on your news feed by becoming a fan: www.facebook.com/FlowTV We look forward to your visit and encourage your comments. Best wishes, Flow Editorial Staff ---- To sign off Screen-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF Screen-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]