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The James Bond followup to Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, has been beset by a series of accidents and unpleasant news that could lead one to believe it has been cursed by the Gods of Good Titles.
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Published: May 09, 2008
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Did you know that rioting after your team's championship did not begin in Detroit?
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Published: May 09, 2008
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Okay, I'll agree that Jimmy Two-Times is a really great nickname, a great nickname, but alas he doesn't make the top five.
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Published: May 09, 2008
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Comfrey spend a comfortable 2000 years as the herb of choice for treating everything from gout to hemmorhoids. And then those lousy lab rats took it all away. Almost.
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Published: May 09, 2008
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Fairy tales are a hotbed of cannibalistic tendencies. At least in their original versions.
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Published: May 09, 2008
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Did you know that hair mousse has only been around since the 1980s? And did you know that the success of mousse has to do with electrically charged polymers. Aw, c'mon, you did not!
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Published: May 09, 2008
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Did you know that under very specific weather conditions, it is possible for a human to literally become a hailstone?
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Published: May 09, 2008
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When was the first in-flight movie? The first female director? The first flashback? The first movie to show someone in the crapper?
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Published: May 07, 2008
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None of the big three who have played Fletcher Christian really wanted to play the part. Why?
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Published: May 07, 2008
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Hard as it may be to believe, General Jack D. Ripper of Dr. Strangelove was based on a life life model. And get this: the actual guy was even more insane!
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Published: May 07, 2008
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America's Biggest Idiot. My Brother's Hot (and Other Dilemmas). Without Breasts There is No Paradise. I am not kidding: these are all actual titles of TV shows in development.
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Published: May 07, 2008
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Once again when it comes to cutting the educational budget, illiterate athletes win while gift kids lose. Thanks, Escambia County!
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Published: May 07, 2008
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Vito Scotti. Hans Conried. Larry Storch. These kinds of actors just aren't around anymore.
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Published: May 06, 2008
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Every single "objective" war analyst on TV the last seven years was bought and paid for by the Pentagon. Still wondering why you see Rev. Wright on these networks every time you turn on the TV?
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Published: May 06, 2008
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The "liberal media" gave Bush two free rides in 2000 and 2004. Now they are coming to the rescue of what should by all rights be a miracle: a third straight GOP term in the White House.
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Published: May 06, 2008
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Looking for ways to beat off the rise in the price of gas, rice, and anything that contains corn? Here are a few simple tips guarantee to be painless and save you money.
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Published: May 06, 2008
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Sleeping Beauty does not trace back to those Grimm boys, but in its original incarnation it painted a truly grim portrait of medieval life lessons.
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Published: May 05, 2008
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Remember Sensurround? Watching a movie called Earthquake and feeling as though you were actually experiencing an earthquake? Okay, the sensation was never really that good, but could it be now?
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Published: May 05, 2008
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You'll never believe where I was once was stung by a jellyfish.
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Published: May 05, 2008
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Sure, there's House of Blues, Planet Hollywood and Rainforest Cafe. But they don't make this list of can't-miss sites at Downtown Disney.
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Published: May 05, 2008
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Some information about the Balinese cat, often confused with the Siamese.
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Published: May 05, 2008
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A 15 year old girl "writes" the story of her life for over a million dollars. Feel like giving up writing yet?
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Published: May 03, 2008
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That Hula-Hoop! Who would have thought it contained such seriously well-defined sexual symbolism.
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Published: May 02, 2008
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Who would have thought that the very first family sitcom in American history would be about a Jewish family in the Bronx? Or that it would be destroyed by the communist witch hunt?
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Published: May 01, 2008
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Some, all or none of these movies may ever reach theaters in their current state. But this little list may give you a preview of future blockbusters, Oscar-winners and flops of historical dimensions.
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Published: May 01, 2008
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A brief overview of pet care for chinchilla owners.
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Published: May 01, 2008
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May 1, 2008 marks the fifth anniversary of the end of the war in Iraq. Those 3,000-plus Americans that have been killed since then? Oh, those weren't war deaths, those were just law officers killed ...
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Published: May 01, 2008
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Imagine what the poll figures today would be if Bush and Cheney's lies and criminal offenses were all made public as a result of impeachment? Is there any Republican who could be running a dead heat ...
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Published: Apr 30, 2008
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What is monkey tennis, aside from the obvious?
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Published: Apr 30, 2008
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Judging by the titles, summer 2008 looks pretty good. Judging by the trailers, disappointment may loom.
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Published: Apr 30, 2008
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Conservapedia bills itself as "The Trustworthy Encyclopedia". Kind of the way Fox News bills itself as fair and balanced. Let the laughter ring across the nation.
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Published: Apr 29, 2008
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Disney-MGM Studios may not be the best park at Disney World, but it still features some don't-miss attractions.
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Published: Apr 29, 2008
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Not everyone was a supported of the American revolution. Those who weren't go by a name you might be familiar with: conservatives.
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Published: Apr 29, 2008
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This video gives a very simple example of the kind of fun possible with the green screen that comes with Pinnacle Studios Plus.
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Published: Apr 29, 2008
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An overview of why you should be out picking blackberries instead of reading this.
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Published: Apr 29, 2008
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You'll want to read this if only for my There Will Be Blood parody section.
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Published: Apr 28, 2008
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An overview of some ancient superstitions followed by seamen through the ages.
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Published: Apr 28, 2008
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If you are planning on a visit to the Magic Kingdom, these are your best bets for quick and casual meals.
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Published: Apr 28, 2008
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Krakatoa was not only responsible for the writing of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, it also was instrumental in the creation of one of the most recognizable works of art of all time.
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Published: Apr 28, 2008
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The attacks of 9/11 was not the first time that a plane crashed into a skyscraper in America. This story also features the incredible tale of a woman who actually cheated death twice that day.
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Published: Apr 28, 2008
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Could Microsoft actually achieve a little bit of cool for the first time ever with the release of a Zune featuring an exterior etching from the Unknown Pleasures album.
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Published: Apr 24, 2008
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An examination of the value of the ability to make choices that present a genuine dilemma and what makes a Supreme Being benevolent or malevolent.
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Published: Apr 24, 2008
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I would still be a writer today if I hadn't been influenced by these great educators, but I would not be the writer I am.
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Published: Apr 24, 2008
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The Birdman of Alcatraz may stand as the most fictional portrayal of a real life personality in film until Kevin Costner's Jim Garrison.
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Published: Apr 23, 2008
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The debate still rages. Who deserves the title of The Most Kissed Girl in the World? Ganseliesel or the unknown woman of the Seine?
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Published: Apr 23, 2008
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Tinker Bell in JM Barrie's original novel is far cry from the impish little sprite in Disney's movie and the stage musical. Word of warning: don't cross this fairy!
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Published: Apr 22, 2008
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Charlie Gibson and George Stephanajerkopolis's moderation of the Obama/Clinton debate was an illustration of how ABC News is now about as credible as Fox News.
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Published: Apr 22, 2008
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You know how I feel about this movie. But the family itself I actually find interesting. Find out what really happened after the Von Trapps and Maria escaped the Nazis.
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Published: Apr 22, 2008
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Who will it be? Those who know this character will likely agree, those who don't won't be able to understand.
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Published: Apr 22, 2008
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ContentPop.com is yet another great place to promote your AC portfolio and advertise yourself
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Published: Apr 19, 2008
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Product placement has been around since the earliest days of film, but Love Happy is generally regarded as the first major Hollywood film to raise capital by selling advertising space.
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Published: Apr 18, 2008
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Even if you haven't seen a Busby Berkeley musical, you've seen his influence in more contemporary movies and TV shows.
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Published: Apr 18, 2008
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What do you know about the guy who wrote the novel that There Will Be Blood was based on?
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Published: Apr 18, 2008
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What is monoculture and what does it mean for the future of multiculturalism in America?
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Published: Apr 17, 2008
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Are you tired of your community or school theater performing The Fantasticks or the Mousetrap for the thousandth time? Try to convince them to mount a production of Gilligan's Island: The Musical ins...
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Published: Apr 17, 2008
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First Burger King has the world's creepiest spokesman. Now they prove their creepiness doesn't stop there.
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Published: Apr 17, 2008
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It is a consummation devoutly to be wished.
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Published: Apr 17, 2008
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Yes, actually, oatmeal is better for a sunburn then benzocaine.
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Published: Apr 17, 2008
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It's still the most popular method of poisoning someone.
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Published: Apr 17, 2008
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A movie so shrouded in secrecy that even it's title wasn't known three months before release, the new X-Files movie finally has a title.
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Published: Apr 17, 2008
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The early history of the civil rights movement is not one of widespread agreement and acceptance among the participants.
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Published: Apr 16, 2008
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You've got your faves and I've got mine. Here are mine.
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Published: Apr 16, 2008
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If you are a baseball fan or an African-American you should know the name Rube Foster.
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Published: Apr 16, 2008
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Once upon a time Saturday Night Live used to be edgy in its choice of musical guests, offering Americans their first looks at Elvis Costello, Kate Bush, and The Specials. Today it's all Carrie Underw...
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Published: Apr 16, 2008
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It's like an entirely different religion, man.
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Published: Apr 16, 2008
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Sometimes movies you love spawned sequels that for one reason or another simply drop out existence. Sometimes good, sometimes bad, sometimes you never even get the chance to find out for yourself.
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Published: Apr 16, 2008
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Forget about showcasing your support of the Big Three Dumbasses, showcase your support for the desire for a better choice.
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Published: Apr 16, 2008
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Containing three you probably expect and at least two surprises, and a handful of omissions guaranteed to drive some crazy.
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Published: Apr 16, 2008
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Great restaurant. Crappy ass town.
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Published: Apr 15, 2008
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An overview of how Hinduism views marriage and divorce.
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Published: Apr 15, 2008
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You won't believe it. You just won't.
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Published: Apr 15, 2008
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They are like sweeter peaches without the fuzz and contain a variety of antioxidants.
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Published: Apr 15, 2008
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Probably can't answer this question because there's not enough room in history class in between teaching about how all military leaders were great men.
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Published: Apr 15, 2008
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A look back at some songs from the 80s once in heavy rotation on MTV that have been lost to time.
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Published: Apr 15, 2008
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Chekhov intended for The Cherry Orchard to be performed as a farce, but it is typically staged as a tragedy.
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Published: Apr 14, 2008
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In the 1980s Pizza Hut created the Priazzo. The single greatest fast food item ever. Help me get them to bring it back!
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Published: Apr 14, 2008
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Laryngitis is not just a symptom of a sore throat. There are some steps you can take to lessen the unpleasantness.
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Published: Apr 14, 2008
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A little knowledge about the asteroid belt located between Mars and Jupiter.
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Published: Apr 14, 2008
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Ever wish you could have seen Harry Houdini perform his magic? You can with a boxed set of Houdini's movies. Betcha didn't know he made three discs worth of movies, did you?
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Published: Apr 14, 2008
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How many times have you heard something described as the book or film of the year? While such a thing is by definition subjective, there are some objective elements that should be utilized in any det...
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Published: Apr 10, 2008
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Irony is a lost art today, confused all too often with paradox and on some occasions even more wildly misappropriated. Shakespeare once again shows how to do irony right.
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Published: Apr 10, 2008
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An analysis of how Shakespeare uses the literary device of the aside.
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Published: Apr 10, 2008
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Just think of a soliloquy as a person talking to themselves. And next time you watch a music montage in a romantic comedy, learn how it is a sad offspring of the soliloquy.
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Published: Apr 10, 2008
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If medicine isn't reducing your asthma problems, try changing your diet.
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Published: Apr 09, 2008
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Some stuff you may not know about Happy Days.
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Published: Apr 09, 2008
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An analysis of King Lear from a Freudian and Marxist perspective;
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Published: Apr 09, 2008
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An analysis of how Katherine Mansfield employed Modernist techniques in her approach to writing short stories.
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Published: Apr 09, 2008
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Social loafing. Is it what you think it is?
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Published: Apr 09, 2008
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Stereotyping is a natural part of the mental process. While often viewed as entirely negative, social scientists now tend toward viewing stereotyping as having positive aspects.
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Published: Apr 09, 2008
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You'll be shocked at who has the inside track.
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Published: Apr 09, 2008
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Not since that other Pres. Bush sat in the Oval Office have as many Americans realized the country is headed in the wrong direction? So why can't the Democrats relax and revel in a sure thing in Nove...
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Published: Apr 09, 2008
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Weezer's space opera. Pink Floyd's album made entirely from things found around the house. An electric Nebraska. Will they ever seen the light of day? Smile.
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Published: Apr 09, 2008
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Wondering what the Simpsons Ride at Universal will be like? Check out this new dedicated web site.
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Published: Apr 09, 2008
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Why murder? And what keeps us all from becoming murderers?
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Published: Apr 09, 2008
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Much communist poetry of the 30s was didactic. In the hands of the best, however, they often read like love poetry.
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Published: Apr 09, 2008
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The year used to be everything when it came to judging fine wine. Not so much anymore.
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Published: Apr 09, 2008
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I have been accused of too often spouting my opinion as fact when it comes to George W. Bush. Therefore I offer up a series of cold, dry stats about Pres. Bush. You can reach your own opinion.
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Published: Apr 08, 2008
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The true, tragic and pathetic story of how Edward Teller's ambition and lack of a conscience destroyed J. Robert Oppenheimer.
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Published: Apr 07, 2008
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Separating fact from legend about the Amazon tribe, by which I mean separating the facts about the legends from the legends about the legends rather than separating the legends of the facts from the f...
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Published: Apr 07, 2008
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Yet another brilliant Korean film.
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Published: Apr 06, 2008
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You'll find yourself rooting for Severance, but in the end it just doesn't pay off.
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Published: Apr 06, 2008
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When you get tired of the overly serious approach to rock music at the Hall of Fame in Cleveland, check out the Polka Hall of Fame.
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Published: Apr 01, 2008
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Will the 9/11 conspiracy theories ever get harder to construct? Why do they just keep making it so easy for them?
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Published: Apr 01, 2008
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Most actors eventually are identified by one or two single quotes that stand the test of time. Here is a sampling of some of the most identifying movie quotes of all time.
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Published: Apr 01, 2008
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Check out the weirdness of the word from overhead.
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Published: Apr 01, 2008
