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Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, have fascinated ancient cultures and still remain a mysterious insect.

Charles Martin's beautifully written novel Chasing Fireflies is predictable but enjoyable.

Author lists the top 3 best short-lived Sci Fi series and laments their early demise

Joss Whedon is a cult hero often lauded for writing from a feminist perspective. Fans formed the Browncoat movement to support him and his work.

Article which examines why Joss Whedon's Firefly tv show failed on Fox,and its small success with Serenity movie,starring Nathan Fillion and GIna Torres.

In which we explore the nature of art on television, Joss Whedon's sweet imagination, and the question of whether art must or can appeal to the masses.

Tully and Kate meet as girls in 1974 and their unlikely friendship spans 30 years. Tully becomes a driven career woman; Kate an at home mom.

Turner Classic Movies will show Isao Takahata's Grave of the Fireflies, considered one of the finest anti-war movies ever made.

Sara Groves sings songs of personal reflection. She sings from the heart songs people can identify with. This new album FIREFLIES & SONGS will be a #1 hit.

Browncoats get ready. UK promoter Starfury is bringing their popular Firefly and Serenity conventions to the US for the first time.

It's one of nature's odd shows and it only happens once a year. Hundreds of real fireflies that light up in unison. And it all happens in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

A small investment in yet another mine for May and Levi finally brought the wealth that May had been searching for since she left Ohio years earlier

Many shows are cancelled too soon, because money talks louder than anything else in the television. Imagine the difference if many shows got a second chance.

In Dollhouse, Dushku plays Echo, an operative with multiple personalities and multiple assignments in a serialized drama by creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

As the show teeters on the edge of extinction, this episode balances on the line of mediocrity.

An indepth look at Rob Zombie's horror classic House of 1000 Corpses

Americans who grew up or live in the eastern half of the country have probably at some point witnessed a summer evening light show performed by the firefly.

Duck Soup - the fifth and best of the Marx Brothers' movies - is their funniest and fastest film, a multi-faceted farce that plays as razor-sharp today as it did in 1933.

Firefly was hailed as groundbreaking and original, but overly-conventional gender roles and racial stereotyping prevent Serenity from living up to that standard.

Quality is only one factor out of many in determining why a television show succeeds or fails. Social networks, engagement, timing, and subjectivity are also important.

Ten films every animated fan should know.

Animals, plants, fungi and microorganisms all have members who produce bioluminescence, a natural glow in the dark mechanism that creates light from a chemical reaction.

Panettiere stars in new film, has new album coming out and hopes cheerleader gets more action in the fall

Ocean Eyes is a more than a pure pop record. There's a deep spiritual aspect to the music.

Learn where to buy unique Halloween costumes online. Find cute, creative children's costumes for dress-up and fancy dress costumes for kids, both boys and girls.

Long overlooked, cult TV creator Joss Whedon takes home an Emmy for 'Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog.'

Most films for children end on a happy note. These three thought-provoking movies and animated films are based on books that have bittersweet endings.

More and more tweens are getting their very own cell phones. Here are some things to consider before handing it over.

The sophomore season of Joss Whedon's newest series continues to under-perform.

Flashforwards, flashbacks, tense action and a gripping cliffhanger. Sounds like Lost? It's actually the "missing" final episode of Dollhouse season one.

The kids are back in school and they are itching to get together with their friends on Friday night. How about an old fashioned bonfire?

Joss Whedon, the man behind the hit show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has led a spectacularly creative life, detailed by fan Candace Havens in this enjoyable biography.

Growing up on the road in a Winnebago that housed her parents' Top 40 cover band, Daisey Traynham had music in her blood from the get-go.

When the sky gets dark, kids can get a different perspective on the outdoors with these animal-oriented games and activities.

Visually stunning with a decent plot that picks up where House of 1000 Corpses takes off, Rob Zombie's The Devil's Rejects is a serial killing thrill ride a minute.

The 'Humming Toadfish' or 'California Canary Fish' is an ugly type of 'Midshipman Fish' with redeeming features. He can sing at night and flash lights under his head.

A further trawl into the nooks and crannies of Hollywood, unearthing a few talented but overlooked actors along the way.

The premiere of V received the best ratings for any new fall show on the major networks. But does it deserve to be a smash hit? Not yet.

Vodka is an ideal cocktail base since it allows the flavor of the other ingredients to dominate. Because of this vodka cocktails have become popular alcoholic drinks.

The films of Studio Ghibli continue to delight audiences of all ages.

Learn where to buy cute Halloween clothing online. Find the best Halloween apparel for kids - stylish, casual, and unique girls and boys clothes for fall fun.

The dog days of summer have arrived and with them a brand new batch of dance records that'll raise the temperature even higher. Here's August 2009's Dance Playlist.

Bird irruptions are the focus of inquiry and research for ornithologists. They're also a source of delight to birders, who see different species in irruption years.

Bird migration takes birds to habitats that support their survival and/or reproductive success. But migration routes and patterns differ widely.

Changes in light exposure and seasonal temperature swings cause migratory birds to embark on the journey to their spring breeding grounds.

The Common Nightingale, Luscinia megarhynchos, is not only a common bird; it's a well-known songster and subject of traditional tales all over the world.

North American chimneys east of the Rockies are often occupied by roosting flocks of Chimney Swifts. These birds are also tireless fliers-masters of the air.

The Hoopoe, Upupa epops, is familiar in southern Europe, southern Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa. A figure of folklore, it's also known for its foul smelling nest.

The Greater Shearwater, Puffinus gravis, nests in the South Atlantic and follows a surprising migration route that makes it familliar all around the North Atlantic.

Centuries ago, people noticed that birds disappeared in winter. They came up with explanations that are amusing, intuitive, and curiously apt.