Author Archives: Granger Meador
Scholastic Books
Scholastic Corporation was founded in 1920, initially publishing a four-page magazine on high school sports and social activities which was distributed in 50 high schools near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It gradually added more magazines and then entered the book club business … Continue reading
Viscose, Modal, and Lyocell Rayons
When I first bought bedsheets, I followed my mother’s lead in buying 100% cotton percale. I had no idea what percale meant, but it is a simple one-over, one-under crisscross grid weave pattern. To those familiar with weaving, the warp … Continue reading
Series Shortcomings
When I was in elementary school, I enjoyed collecting and reading the Hardy Boys mysteries. I accumulated the “picture cover” versions, and by the early 1970s there were over 50, with a new volume released each year. I remember my … Continue reading
Polluting History with AI
Lately I’ve seen many vintage photographs being shared online that were colorized and sharpened by artificial intelligence services. Some are impressed by the results, yet too often oblivious to the many inaccuracies being introduced. The guesses by the AI often … Continue reading
Consolidating Amidst Decline
Paramount is the sixth-oldest surviving film studio globally, and the last major film studio still headquartered in Hollywood. In August 2025, it became part of Skydance Media, and by late 2026 Skydance controlled Paramount, Warner Bros., CBS, CNN, HBO max, … Continue reading
