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From Geocities to MySpace
They say the web is all about building community. And in this case, they would be right.
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Pirate folklore
a new phenomena of our pop culture isn't quite so new. This popular folklore has a basis in history.
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Whassup? Popspeak Is More Than Buttah - It's Da Bomb!
Get down with the latest lingo
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Book Review: Truer Than True Romance
Let us go back to those days of yesteryear from 1947 to the mid 1970s when the genre of romance comics flourished. These cheap comics were full of sentimental love stories and stereoptypical men and women looking for saccharine love and storybook endings. Author Jeanne Martinet brilliantly satirizes this genre and sentimental relationships in <i>Truer Than True Romance</i>.
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Top Rod Stewart Hits and Most Requested Songs
A distinctive voice, a gift for phrasing poignant stories through his songs and a charming personality have made Rod Stewart one of music's most enduring successes.
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Eating Dirt
Eating dirt, also known as geophagy, is a tradition that's been around for ages.
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Feeling nostalgic? Go see a movie!
It used to be that filmmakers turned to sequels when they were running short on new movie ideas. But nowadays, it's the reruns that are catching their eye.
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Lions and Tigers and Roadkill? Oh My...
Introducing "enrichment activities," including carcass feeding, into zoos.
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Mid March 2007 Movie Openings
What's coming to your favorite movie theater? Try these out for size.
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Mops and Vacuums and Squeegees, Oh My
Do you shell out thousands of dollars on cleaning products? Would you sell the kids for a Miele vacuum cleaner? Is Martha Stewart your idol? If so, you are not alone.
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Rome - The Series
Et tu, Brutus? For years, that was the only thing I remembered from my studies of Julius Caesar in my sophmore year. Now, with the help of HBO, there's oh so much more...
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Tween: The New Advertising Gimic
Advertisers are now spending their money on a demographic group known as the "tween."
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Uma Thurman Dumps Boyfriend
What's new in Hollywood? Find out here.
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What's Your Story
It used to be that we spent time in chat rooms and forums. From there, we graduated to web sites. And now? Now, everyone who's anyone seems to have a blog.
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Americans culture junkies: Poll
A Zogby International poll suggests Americans can name the 3 Stooges but not the 3 branches of government.
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Ana Laura CD Review
Personally, I LOVE it when things are not as expected; a good curve ball makes my day. Reunion Records' Ana Laura is the most delightful curveball of the year so far.
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Wizard of Oz on DVD: Review
"I'll get you my pretty!" ... in this three disc Collector's Edition with booklets and lots of pretty pictures
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Top 50s Pop Music Groups, Singers and Hit Songs
Big name solo artists like Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry have about 3 times as many top ten most-requested hits from the 1950s as groups like the Coasters.
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Alternatives to "the Alternatives"
Some links to "alternative" to the "alternative" media for those of you who want a "third opinion" so to speak.
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Grafitti Artist Banksy
In Warhol time, Banksy may be through his 15 minutes. But that all depends on whether you think he's famous or if his ideas and art deserve all the attention.
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I Need A Hero
Maybe they can't fly or leap buildings in a single bound. But for this Batgirl wanna-be, they don't have to.
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The Physics of the Buffyverse
The Physics of the Buffyverse, a recent book written by Jennifer Ouellette, describes physics through the lens of the mythology of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV show.
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Goodbye Dud, Barry and the Queen Mum - House Invaders
Three more passings, House Invaders DIY
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MAD Magazine's 45 Anniversary
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Movie Review: Meet the Robinsons
Stephen Anderson's film Meet the Robinsons has what few family-oriented animated films possess: a heart. 7/10.
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My friend Leslie...
Creed talks about The Creature from the Black Lagoon, Wacky Packages, and Garbage Pail Kids!
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Top Elvis Hits and Most Requested Songs
Absent is Blue Suede Shoes, yet this list of most popular Elvis hits is a stirring collection of personal love songs from (Let me Be) Your Teddy Bear to Return To Sender.
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Predictions for 1998
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South Park Versus Family Guy
Is Family Guy unimaginative? Is South Park too preachy? Matt Stone and Trey Parker take aim at Seth McFarland and Family Guy in their new DVD release Imaginationland.
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Commercials Using 80s Songs
It's good to hear those '80s songs again on television.
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Sesame Street's 37th Season
Long-running children's show goes "back to basics" for new season, introducing new female muppet. Matt Lauer, Shirley Jones, and Jamie Foxx set to guest star.
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Austin Powers 2| King of Masks | Limbo | The Winslow Boy
Shag me, mask me, and throw me in limbo -- or a David Mamet film.
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Cut School Lunch Costs
Tips for preparing school lunches that are healthful, economical and environmentally friendly.
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Goodbye Spike Millgan - Never Mind Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Spike Millgan, last of the Goons, dies. VH1 mangles the perfect pop panel show.
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Is Hip-Hop Dying?: The Cyclical Nature of Music

Katie's Internet Guide for the Single Woman
Introductory article for a section on single women's issues. Both an editorial piece and an Internet guide.
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Master Mind, Shrek 4 News
DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg announced that the studio's 2010 films will be super-hero send-up Master Mind, and Shrek Goes Fourth.
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Mona Lisa Saloy
For those who miss New Orleans, for those who stared at televised images of Katrina’s wake and wondered “why?” Red Beans and Ricely Yours will be a revelation.
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OnDVD: POPULAR - TV Series
Socio-politics and power struggles between the 'Popular' crowd and the 'Alternative' crowd go awry at Kennedy High in 2 DVD box sets of WB's teen TV Series POPULAR
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Rockingham vs California
After watching last week's Auto Club 500 at California, many NASCAR fans were reminded just how much they really miss the races held at the North Carolina Motor Speedway in Rockingham, North Carolina. Unfortunately, Rockingham no longer holds a place in today's NASCAR.
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Sanjaya Fever
Is he this year's William Hung or Justin Guarini? Sanjaya Malakar Fever has everyone talking whether a fan or not.
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Sofia Coppola
Her efforts and contributions may open Hollywood to more women who wish to work behind the camera. That is a bit ambitious, sad to say.
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The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
Diaz has done it again in his epic novel about an immigrant family.
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WWE Wrestlemania Features Trump
Wrestlemania, the yearly centerpiece of WWE's sports entertainment, has always featured celebrities. This year, Donald Trump wagers his hair against CEO Vince McMahon
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A bountiful week on the Web

American Idol and Howard Stern
Howard Stern uses his King of All Media status to affect the hottest show on television.
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Changing Rooms, Ground Force, Coupling
Reviews of When Changing Rooms Met the Navy and Ground Force Goes Air Force
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Director Jason Reitman's Juno
This Oscar-winning screenplay features an offbeat character in a funny and poignant story of an unwanted pregnancy.
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Elvis Presley Memorabilia And Collectibles
Elvis wardrobes attracted the strongest prices among the celebrity memorabilia offered in the Rock And Roll Pop Art Auction that ended on August 7.
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Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby
Lesbian lovers on the lam in Matthew Bright's latest twisted variation on the fairy tale.
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