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OldFatRocker on Sep 07, 2010 at 2:00 PM

Graphic Novels 101 - Neil Gaiman's 'The Sandman'

Graphic novels have been gaining credibility in recent years but there are still a lot of people out there that may be dismissing them as little more than hardcover comic books.

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Mr. Mike on Sep 06, 2010 at 3:56 PM

Off to College? Retro Lunch Boxes May Help Express What You Can't

This year when you start high school or college you may be wanting to send out a subtle message that you are indeed - quirky, cool and a little off kilter.

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lolita on Sep 05, 2010 at 6:10 PM

New PBS Series stars Martin Short as the Cat in Hat

ca.news.yahoo.com - PBS has announced that their fall programming will feature a new animated kids series based on a favorite Doctor Seuss character, "The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That", that will star Martin Short as the red and white striped top hatted cat.

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optimus on Sep 03, 2010 at 11:17 AM

Neil Gaiman's 'The Sandman' Could Become TV Series

www.geekosystem.com - Talks are still ongoing but rumor has it that Warner Brothers TV is working on a new series based on Neil Gaiman's incredible graphic novel series "The Sandman".

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optimus on Sep 02, 2010 at 9:29 AM

The Walking Dead on AMC this Halloween

Robert Kirkman's Eisner Award-winning zombie epic, The Walking Dead, is coming to TV this Halloween!

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warlock on Sep 01, 2010 at 6:02 PM

Mushroom Hunting 'Massacre' in Northern Italy

ca.news.yahoo.com - Who would have thought that hunting for mushrooms would be a deadly past- time?

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Karma! on Aug 31, 2010 at 1:47 PM

A good day is getting an A on your project and Microsoft XBox buying y

communities.canada.com - A student at British Columbia Institute of Technology not only got 100% on the game he created for his course in advanced programming - he sold it to Microsoft as an Xbox game.

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optimus on Aug 30, 2010 at 7:56 PM

Troy Polamalu Gets Million Dollar Hair Insurance

stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com - Pittsburgh Steeler defensive star Troy Polamalu is renowned for his incredible skill as a football player and his incredible head of hair.

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sports fan on Aug 30, 2010 at 7:54 PM

Introducing your child to magic can help their imaginations soar

As an amateur magician I like teaching young kids their first basic tricks.

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buckeroo on Aug 29, 2010 at 5:40 PM

Dora the Explorer Celebrates Her Tenth Year

Nickelodeon is celebrating the 10th year of their groundbreaking children's TV program "Dora the Explorer" and it's prompted a lot of people to take notice of how the show stands out as an exemplary demonstration of excellent programming for kids.

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momOf3 on Aug 27, 2010 at 11:32 AM

The Original Kermit The Frog Moves Into the Smithsonian

Jane Henson, widow of puppet master Jim Henson, donated a collection of Henson's earliest Muppets to the Smithsonian Institute's National Museum of American History in a public ceremony in Washington yesterday.

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gorgeous george on Aug 26, 2010 at 3:46 PM

Gundam Collector Torches Home After Mom Tosses Toys

ca.news.yahoo.com - A 30 year old Japanese man that lives at home has pleaded guilty to burning down the family home because his mother had thrown out some of his Gundam robot toys.

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optimus on Aug 25, 2010 at 10:56 AM

Jedi Mind Tricks Don't Work On George Lucas

www.pcworld.com - Just like Watoo, the junk dealer that owned Anakin Skywalker in Stars Wars Episode I - The Phantom Menace, it appears that "Jedi Mind" tricks don't work on George Lucas either.

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optimus on Aug 24, 2010 at 2:24 PM

Games to Keep Your Party Fun!

I love attending parties more than throwing them for the simple reason that I can always leave if things get dull, uncomfortable or tense.

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kathy on Aug 23, 2010 at 7:59 PM

Crosswords and Puzzles are Good for Your Brain and Your Waistline

So does your significant other give you grief about all the time you spend doing puzzles?

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AJ on Aug 22, 2010 at 6:28 PM

Putting on a green wedding is easier than you think

So you want to have a green wedding but aren't sure if that added responsiblity along with all the other details might send you over the edge?

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natalie on Aug 21, 2010 at 11:07 AM

Coen Brothers To Remake John Wayne's 'True Grit'

movies.yahoo.com - Joel and Ethan Coen are two of the most captivating filmmakers in the world today with a long resume of excellent movies to their credit like "Fargo", "No Country For Old Men", and "Burn After Reading" but when they announced that they were doing a remake of the classic John Wayne flick "True Grit", fans and critics alike were skeptical.

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Mr. Mike on Aug 19, 2010 at 5:41 PM

New Yorkers start the new birthday party trend by keeping it childish

Imagine if you will, the likes of Jon Stewart, Woody Allen, Donald Trump, Barbara Walters and Sarah Jessica Parker playing a game of Musical Chairs.

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girly girl on Aug 17, 2010 at 7:31 PM

Fans Still Worship Elvis on his 33rd Memorial

www.google.com - Even though the King is Dead, he's far from forgotten as diehard fans are still keeping the memory of Elvis Presley alive 33 years later.

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Arts & Music

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OldFatRocker on Aug 16, 2010 at 10:15 AM

Back to School Bags that Ease the Transition

It's back to school season and kids and parents have so many more choices when it comes to school backpacks, lunch kits and bags.

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Nerak on Aug 13, 2010 at 9:26 AM

So You Think You Can Dance Finale Tonight: For Me Billy Bell Wins, Nig

There is a lot of debate as to whether Nigels nasty comments about Billy not performing because of his injury led to his demise on this show.

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KatieG on Aug 12, 2010 at 1:04 PM

Celebrating the 71st Anniversary of The Wizard of Oz

www.guardian.co.uk - It was on this day, August 12th, in 1939 that the immortal movie "The Wizard of Oz" premiered at the Strand Theatre in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.

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optimus on Aug 12, 2010 at 12:16 PM

Netflix To Stream Movies From Paramount, MGM, and Lions Gate

ca.news.yahoo.com - Netflix announced today that they've reached a multi-year agreement to stream films online and on-demand from Paramount, MGM, and Lionsgate Studios.

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gorgeous george on Aug 10, 2010 at 1:42 PM

Robot Love, the next best thing to being there

An Osaka University professor has created a robot named The Telenoid R1 that can be used as a stand in for teachers or distant relatives when they can't be physically in the same location as the student or relative.

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skippy on Aug 08, 2010 at 4:22 PM

Sylvester Stallone As Han Solo And Other Star Wars Casting Calls

ca.movies.yahoo.com - Sylvester Stallone recently revealed in an interview that he auditioned for the part of Han Solo in Star Wars, a role that ultimately launched the career of Harrison Ford.

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mork on Aug 05, 2010 at 12:31 PM

Watch the Northern Lights tonight and teach your kids about Astronomy

www.cfa.harvard.edu - Tonight, Tuesday August 3rd, should be a great night for holding a Sky Watching party because the Aurora Borealis, otherwise known as the Northern Lights, will likely be visible throughout Canada and the northern part of the United States.

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buzz on Aug 03, 2010 at 9:05 AM

Piano Used By The Beatles and Pink Floyd Up For Auction

news.yahoo.com - The British auction house Bonhams has announced it will be offering up for sale a piano from historic Abbey Road studios that was used in recording songs by both the Beatles and Pink Floyd.

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Arts & Music

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OldFatRocker on Aug 02, 2010 at 1:26 PM

Australian Attraction Offers Guided Tours in Klingon

www.cnn.com - The Jenolan Caves National Park near Sydney, Australia have initiated a new program to attract tourists from far, far away to come enjoy the wonders of Australia's oldest and largest caving network, they now offer guided tours Klingon.

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optimus on Aug 01, 2010 at 2:19 PM

Happy Birthday JK Rowling!

July 31st is the birthday of JK Rowling, the creator of the world's most popular wizard, Harry Potter.

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