L. Vincent Poupard
L. Vincent Poupard is known for his insightful news commentaries and unique takes on the entertainment industry. Along with his career in writing, he works as a political/business consultant and has helped businesses gain a foothold in their community. He has studied the history, impact and symbolism of the horror industry for years. Travel all over the country has given him experiences which have led to many articles
Poupard won a “YCA Article of the Year Award” for his 2010 interview with comic book legend Stan Lee and the “YCA Local Writer Award” for excellence in local coverage in the Metro Detroit area. He is a Featured Contributor in Arts & Entertainment and Travel. He can be contacted through his Facebook page or Twitter account. Both are listed below.
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Poupard won a “YCA Article of the Year Award” for his 2010 interview with comic book legend Stan Lee and the “YCA Local Writer Award” for excellence in local coverage in the Metro Detroit area. He is a Featured Contributor in Arts & Entertainment and Travel. He can be contacted through his Facebook page or Twitter account. Both are listed below.
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Obama's Truth Team Being BrainwashedBy subtlety pushing President Obama's perceived omnipotence, the president's campaign staff is brainwashing the Truth Team and setting up for more bipartisanship in the future.
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Senate Acting Weak by Trimming Aid to PakistanThe Senate made a very weak move by trimming the aid to Pakistan. We should not be sending them another dollar until the country can prove it is actively trying to eliminate terrorists.
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Obama Makes Oximoronic Statements About Increasing National DebtPresident Obama has blamed Republicans for increasing the debt while pointing out how he wants another stimulus package.
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'The Walking Dead': How the Prison Allows for More Walkers Than in Season 2There are certain basics of indoor/outdoor photography that will free up extra money this season on "The Walking Dead" due to the prison.
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'Castle': Are Martha and Dr. Burke Obsolete?Now that Rick and Kate are confiding in each other, Martha and Dr. Burke are obsolete.
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Illegal Immigrants Should Not Gain Rights Through Colorado InitiativeInitiative 52 in Colorado would grant driver's licenses and state ids to illegal immigrants. Hopefully it will fail miserably.
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No Surprise: Gloria Allred Only Interested in PublicityAs Gloria Allred takes a case to represent a woman who may have been fired due to her curvy figure, another former client of the media-centric attorney makes claims against the attorney.
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Obama's Romney/Bain Attacks Prove President is One-Trick PonyPresident Obama is attacking Mitt Romney's record at Bain Capital and money. When we look at the president's past campaigns, we see that he is a one-trick pony.
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A Federal Conference Program Taxpayers Could AffordThe GSA shindig in Las Vegas and the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference prove a new program needs to be put into place to regulate federal agency conferences. As a consultant, I came up with a program for a client that would work perfectly.
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NAACP Same-Sex Marriage Support Will Lose Votes for President ObamaThe announcement by the board of the NAACP about their support of gay marriage will do more to take votes away from President Obama than to unify the African-American community with the LGBT community.
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'Shark Tank' Season Finale: Started Weak, Ended StrongThe 'Shark Tank' season finale ended with one of the greatest products and entrepreneurs ever seen on the show.
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'Grey's Anatomy' Season Finale Strengths and Weaknesses: From Lexie's Death to a Glaring ProblemThe creators of "Grey's Anatomy" made smart moves in the season finale, but left one glaring issue that needs to be addressed. Lexie's death, the injuries to the survivors, and the loose ends gave the writers extra work but it was pulled off well.
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Why 'Kolchak: The Night Stalker' Continues to Have Cult FollowingThere are reasons why "Kolchak: The Night Stalker" continues to have such a strong following almost forty years after the show aired.
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Don't Disregard Your Room's Free Las Vegas MagazineIf you stay in Sin City, you will probably get a free copy of Las Vegas Magazine. Do not ignore it.
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First Person: Does Your Business Need a Negotiations Arbitrator?Should your company use a negotiations arbitrator during contract talks with the union? If so, when should you call one in?
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First Person: The Two Types of Business ArbitratorsDo you know what the difference is between a general arbitrator and a specialized arbitrator?
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'Grey's Anatomy': Show's Most Shocking Deaths Before Season 8 FinaleThese are the most shocking and unexpected deaths on "Grey's Anatomy" prior to the Season 8 finale.
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Obama, White House Dishonor Former PresidentsPresident Obama and the White House have dishonored the memories of past presidents by adding to their bios on WhiteHouse.gov.
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Unique Challenges Facing Syfy's 'Booster Gold'The creators of "Booster Gold" and Syfy will have unique hurdles to overcome.
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'Castle': Why Rick Needs to Kill the AssassinIt would only be fitting for Richard Castle to kill the assassin on "Castle."
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Survivors on 'The Walking Dead' Should Receive Same Prison Benefits as Comic Counterparts?The benefits received after the discovery of the prison in the comic book version of "The Walking Dead" should all appear on the show.
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Tips for Purchasing Tix4Tonight Discounted Show Tickets in Las VegasYou should follow these tips if you plan to purchase discounted Las Vegas show tickets from Tix4Tonight.
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Gay Marriage is Obama's Great DistractionGay marriage will be remembered as President Obama's Great Distraction from the Great Recession.
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'Ghost Hunters': New Challenges Ahead With Departure of Grant WilsonWith Grant Wilson leaving "Ghost Hunters," Syfy and the producers will have new challenges facing the show.
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Why Ron Paul's Campaign Suspension is SmartRon Paul has suspended the active portion of his campaign and will only focus on the stated where primaries have already been held. This is a very smart move.
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Past Portrayals of Doctor Strange on TVWith more excitement building over the proposed “Doctor Strange” movie, fans of the Sorcerer Supreme should not forget the appearances the character has made on TV in the past.
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Sen. Paul's Comment Should Disqualify Him from VP ConsiderationSen. Rand Paul has made a quote which appears homophobic and uses the terminology of a high school bully. It should disqualify him from vice presidential consideration as he has become a liability to Mitt Romney.
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Too Late for Obama to Start Using Common SensePresident Obama wants to pass common-sense policies. It is too late for the president too start using common sense.
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Gay Marriage Announcement May Prove Obama Is a GeniusThere are reasons why President Obama made his gay marriage announcement now and they make the president appear to be a genius.
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'Castle': Symbolism of Kate's Resignation and Following MomentsKate's resignation on "Castle" was very symbolic. The following moments were as well.
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'Castle' Season 4 Finale was Best Episode in Show's History: RecapThe “Castle” Season 4 finale was one of the best overall episodes in the show’s history as the creators used techniques, twists, and symbolism to weave an artistic story.
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White House Support of Gay Marriage Does Not Appear GenuineThe White House's recent support for gay marriage does not appear genuine. The timing of the statements in support of gay rights is too close to the election to be taken seriously.
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New Comic Book-Related Show Tips to Take From 'The Walking Dead'There are certain tips creators of the new comic book-related shows need to learn from "The Walking Dead."
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How Long Will 'The Walking Dead' Survivors Be at the Prison?By looking at what is supposed to happen during Season 3 of "The Walking Dead," and by looking at the past seasons, fans can figure out how long the characters will be at the prison.
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Responsibility for Olympic Park Security Breach Falls on U.K. GovernmentThe security breach at London's Olympic Park reflects worse on U.K. government than security.
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Why 'New' Occupy Movement Will Stay a Historical FootnoteThe members of the Occupy Movement are promising changes to the protests. Even though many of the changes are needed, two of the most important are not being realistically addressed.
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The Four 'Castle' ClimaxesFans will find four separate climaxes during the passage of “Castle.” These buildups for these climaxes were interwoven into the flow of the series early on and are added to each week.
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Obama's Nightmare: Possible Contempt Charges Against Holder Over Fast and FuriousThere is a chance of Attorney General Eric Holder facing contempt of Congress charges for non-compliance with the Fast and Furious investigation. So begins President Obama's nightmare.
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Free Methods of Transportation in Las VegasThere are many free methods of transportation in Las Vegas outside of walking.
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Cautions When Watching Street Performers in Las VegasYou should pay attention to these tips if you are going to watch a street performer in Las Vegas.
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Gingrich Proves Why Political Parties Need to Regulate Campaign DebtNewt Gingrich is a perfect example of why political parties should regulate candidate debt.
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The 4 Ways TV Pilots Get FundedThese are the most common ways for prospective TV pilots to gain funding.
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Gov. Christie Becoming a Liability to Romney and GOPGov. Christie's conflicting statements about Romney and the vice presidency are making the governor into a liability to the candidate and to the GOP.
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Best and Worst Animal Exhibits in Las VegasWhich animal exhibits in Las Vegas are worth your time and money? Which ones should you avoid?
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Best Places to Get Hot Dogs and Burgers in Las VegasWith dozens of locations to purchase hot dogs or burgers in Las Vegas, you might go into shock with your choices. These are the spots you should hit if you want to have either traditional or non-traditional hot dogs and burgers.
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Where to Purchase Las Vegas Show TicketsWhile there is not one set place to be labeled as the best place to buy tickets for shows in Las Vegas, there are places better than others to purchase them under particular circumstances.
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'Forward' is Nearly Perfect Campaign Slogan for President ObamaIt is fitting that President Obama would use "Forward" as a campaign slogan. It is also ironic.
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New Syfy Schedule Appears Unbalanced and RehashedLooking over the upcoming schedule, Syfy fans might wonder why there are so many upcoming reality shows. At the same time, they might wonder if they are being fed rehashes of other shows already on the network.
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'The Raven' Next in Long List of Portrayals of Poe on FilmEdgar Allan Poe has been portrayed on film for almost a century. 'The Raven' is simply the next chapter in the story.
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Free Las Vegas Coupons on the Strip Are Not ScamsWhile walking the Las Vegas Strip, people are going to offer you free coupons. Make sure you take them, as they are not scams.
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Ron Paul is Inspirational, Not Ignorant or StubbornRon Paul has stayed in the race even though he has not won a single state. He is not staying in the race due to ignorance or stubbornness. His dedication to his message should be considered as inspirational.
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Calculated Assumptions About 'Castle' Season 4 FinaleIf we piece together what we have learned so far about the "Castle" Season 4 finale with what has been going on in the last few weeks on the show and what happened in the Season 3 finale, we can figure out some of what will happen.
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Syfy to Develop 'Booster Gold': Positives, Negatives on the Comic Book-Based TV MarketSyfy has officiall announced that it is working on a show based on the DC comic book character Booster Gold. This show could have positive and negative impacts on the comic book-based TV market.
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Are Hershel's Days Numbered on 'The Walking Dead'?While anyone can die at any time on "The Walking Dead," Hershel Greene has the most marks against him for the third season.
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The History of Piranhas in Horror Before 'Piranha 3DD''Piranha 3DD' is not the first movie to use the omnivorous fish as the antagonists. The history of piranha on film to scare us has been around for a long time.
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Teacher, Mentors, Religious Leaders Going Too Far with LessonsA teacher has been arrested for shooting a blank-firing pistol at students. This comes a month after community religious leaders committed a fake kidnapping of religion students. Teachers, mentors and religious leaders have lessons to learn.
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FBI, Microsoft Drop Ball Over July Internet OutageHundreds of thousands of computers infected with a virus will not be able to connect to the Internet after July 9, 2012. The FBI and Microsoft have dropped the ball as this issue should be public knowledge.
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Obama, White House Empower RepublicansPresident Obama and the White House could be sealing their doom by not investigating White House staff over the Secret Service prostitution party.
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Iranian Spy Drone Mass-Production Would Cause Worst-Case ScenarioOur primary concern with the Iranian spy drone should center on the idea of mass-production. If Iran can mass-produce their new spy drone, our troop's security could become compromised.
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Gingrich Campaign Debt Proves He is Not Worthy of PresidencyNewt Gingrich is making himself into a symbol of the pre-recession mindset. His debt proves the former Speaker of the House is not worthy of the presidency.
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Why 'Silent Hill: Revelation' Will Crush Box Office Take of 'Silent Hill'There are reasons why 'Silent Hill: Revelation' will have a stronger box office take than 'Silent Hill.'
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'The Moth Diaries' Is Being Released at the Wrong TimeSometimes movies can be released too early to cash in on upcoming trends. Occasionally, films are released too late to benefit from past trends. 'The Moth Diaries' is a rare movie fitting into both categories.
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Ulterior Motives for Fox News Government Whistleblower RequestWhile it might sound good when Fox News says it wants help in exposing wasteful government spending, but there are ulterior motives for their new program.
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How 'Unforgettable' Became Forgettable in the Minds of ViewersThere are reasons why people might not have tuned in to "Unforgettable."
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How History Makes 'The Haunting of Whaley House' a Unique Horror FlickThe creators of 'The Haunting of Whaley House' use facts and historical evidence to separate the movie from almost every other haunted house film.
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One Million Moms Setting Homophobic Sights on Urban OutfittersOne Million Moms is continuing their homophobic push through society. Now they are going after Urban Outfitters. The group continues to defy its own mission statement and teach their children how to act on hate.
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GSA Inspector General Comment Will Haunt the Government, ObamaThe statement by GSA Inspector General Brian Miller about how workers under him used a loophole to get taxpayers to pay for food and drink at their conferences will haunt the government and President Obama for a long time.
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Why Zenescope's Animated Grimm Fairy Tales Would Work on TVZenescope Entertainment is working on bringing their Grimm Fairy Tales property to TV. There are reasons why it would work right now.
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'Castle': How Castle and Beckett Gain Insight is Significant to CharacterizationKate and Rick both find their relationship answers in different ways on "Castle." Their methods are reflective of their characters.
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'Chernobyl Diaries' Melds Fact, Fiction, Superstition in Unique Way'Chernobyl Diaries' melds fact, fiction, and superstition in a unique way to create a memorable and near-realistic movie.
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Is Mandarin Coming to 'Iron Man 3'?There are reason why it would make sense for Mandarin to show up in 'Iron Man 3.'
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Fox News Mole Joe Muto and Gawker: More Hype Than SubstanceThe "Fox News mole," Joe Muto and Gawker are more hype than substance. As someone who has conducted corporate and political mole investigations, I have seen much worse. Muto does not follow the patterns of a determined mole.
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GSA and Secret Service Scandals Only Tip of IcebergThe investigation into the GSA and possible charges against members of the presidential Secret Service detail is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to upcoming scandals for President Obama.
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Prison and Woodbury Character Introduction Issues Facing 'The Walking Dead' CreatorsThere are over a dozen characters outside of The Governor and Michonne to potentially introduce during the next season of "The Walking Dead." Which ones should be introduced and when?
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Obama Attempting to Separate Country Over Immigration ReformPresident Obama's recent statements about immigration reform polarize the country and the political parties. His statements force hasty generalizations and are a stretch from the types of promises he made before his first term.
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U.S. Should Pressure China into Stopping North Korean Missile TestingChina is the only country with a direct line to North Korea. The U.S. needs to pressure China to get its ally to stop the dangerous missile testing.
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Four Comic-Related Challenges Facing 'The Walking Dead' Creators Next SeasonThere are four specific instances covered in the comic book version of "The Walking Dead" in the timeframe of the prison to cause odd challenges for the show's creators.
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'Zombie Dawn' Arrives in America With Originality, Micro-BudgetingSouth American horror film 'Zombie Dawn' could reinvigorate the zombie subgenre.
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Don't Discount 'Night of the Living Dead: Resurrection' Just YetWhile many of the remakes of 'Night of the Living Dead' have not been strong, it does not mean the U.K.'s 'Resurrection' will automatically be a failure.
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Which Superhero Summer Blockbuster Will Top the Others?Out of three superhero movies debuting this summer, which one will come out on top?
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'The Lucky One' Explores Importance of Serendipity, Fate to Movie Love StoriesThere are significant reasons why serendipity and fate play such a strong role in romantic stories. The reasons will be displayed in 'The Lucky One.'
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Challenges Facing 'Castle' Writers Due to Romance Role ReversalWith Kate now chasing after Rick, there are certain concerns the writers should keep in mind.
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Importance of Comic-Con 2012 to Potential Comic Book-Based TV ShowsThe importance of Comic-Con 2012 to the proposed comic book-based TV shows cannot be understated.
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Great Supervillains for New 'The Incredible Hulk'These five supervillains would make great additions to the new version of "The Incredible Hulk."
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'Bad Ass': Danny Trejo's New Movie Presents a Hero for Our TimesDanny Trejo's new movie 'Bad Ass' fits our time for multiple reasons.
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Obama, White House Commit Cardinal Sin of Politics Over GSA ConventionPresident Obama and the White House are feeling the heat connected to the lavish convention held by the General Services Administration back in 2010. They are trying to lower the heat but have committed a cardinal sin of politics.
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Mitt Romney Making Most of the Right DecisionsMitt Romney might have a strong lead right now, but he should not rest yet. He is making most of the right decisions right now but could improve.
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MJ Rosenberg Leaving Media Matters Does Not Help the OrganizationMj Rosenberg has left Media Matters in an attempt to not drag the group down. The organization proves it is not worthy of the job it claims to do.
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Does New Message About Iran's Nuclear Power Expose Lies?Either the new message from an Iranian Parliament exposes lies from the country or it is a mixed signal meant to confuse the world.
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New Shroud of Turin Book Will Not Solve the MysteryA new book about the Shroud of Turin mystery gives another possible explanation about the history of the cloth. No book will ever close the book on this mystery. The Shroud is an important symbol for too many people.
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Will a Third 'X-Files' Movie Get Made? What the Creators Need to RememberFrank Spotnitz claims fans are clamoring for a third 'X-Files' film. Though nothing has been announced, here's what the creators need to know if the movie ever gets underway.
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Universal Reboot of 'The Mummy' Could Be Worthy of OriginalUniversal Studios is looking at a new reboot of 'The Mummy.' IF it holds onto the original feel, the new movie should be worthy of the name.
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Obama's Attempted Intimidation of Other Branches Needs to StopPresident Obama has to stop his attempted intimidation act of the other branches of government. It reflects negatively on his character.
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'Titanic' Maintains Influence 15 Years After 2D ReleaseThere are many impacts of 'Titanic' 15 years after the movie's first theatrical release.
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'The Super Hero Squad Show' Vs. 'The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes'Which current animated superhero show is more important for the future of Marvel Comics? Is it "The Super Hero Squad Show" or "The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes?"
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How Is Jason Statham Not a Household Name?There are reasons why Jason Statham of 'Safe' is not a household name. The action movie market is not what is used to be.
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First Person: How I Deal with Employee Discount MisuseAs a business consultant, I am often called upon to eliminate issues with employee discount misuse.
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'Castle': Greatest Challenge Right Now Involves 'Dancing With the Stars'The greatest issue facing "Castle" right now is making sure people stick around after "Dancing with the Stars." They need to do more than the status quo.
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Why Gothic Storytelling Will Always Have a Place in HorrorBoth 'The Moth Diaries' and 'The Raven' use the gothic style of storytelling. Why does this style still have a place in horror?
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'The Moth Diaries': Vampire Movie or Psychological Thriller?The trailer for 'The Moth Diaries' will have you wondering if the movie is a vampire tale or a psychological thriller.
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How 'The Cabin in the Woods' Reverses Horror's Star SystemWe take note whenever we see name actors in horror movies like 'The Cabin in the Woods.' This is different from the way the horror market used to be, creating big names instead of simply being progressed by them.
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The Governor Creates Challenges for 'The Walking Dead' CreatorsIntroducing The Governor on "The Walking Dead" poses an interesting problem for the creators. How do they make his character as evil and as hated as it is in the comic books?
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Las Vegas for Vegans and VegetariansIf you are a vegan or vegetarian, these are the tips you need to find locations where your dining needs will be catered to in Las Vegas.
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Why 'The River' was Doomed from the Start"The River" will likely be sailing onto Netflix and canceled off of ABC. How could I tell it was doomed from the start?
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Indiana Voter Fraud Case Proves Ballot Petition System Needs ChangeThe Indiana voter fraud case proves the system for collecting and verifying ballot petition signatures needs to be changed.
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'Darling Companion' Not the Average Dog Movie'Darling Companion' should not be scoffed at as a normal dog movie. The creators thought along different lines than we would normally see with a dog on the big screen.
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Obama Proves He Does Not Understand the ConstitutionPresident Obama made comments about how the Supreme Court is mulling over the health care overhaul. If you pay close attention to his comments, you realize he does not understand the Constitution.
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'The Dictator': Studios Should Note Use of Real News Clips in PreviewsThe use of real world news clips in the previews for "The Dictator" helps draw people into the movie.
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Abake Assongba Case Shows Dangerous Consequences for Obama CampaignAnother contributor to President Obama's campaign is a target of the media. The Abake Assongba case shows dangerous consequences for President Obama's campaign sprouting from releasing contributor names.
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Why Non-Reality-Based Shows Are More Likely to Gain Cult FollowingWhy are non-reality-based shows more likely to gain a cult following than those based in our reality?
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FCC Should Question When Government Can Jam Cellphone FrequenciesWhile looking into the San Francisco BART case of jamming cell phone frequencies of demonstrators, the FCC will question if the government should have the power to jam frequencies. The question should not be if but when the government can use the power.
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Mother Who Baptized Children Without Consent Needs to Go to JailA mother in Tennessee has had her children baptized without the notification and approval of their father. This was in violation of a court order and she should go to jail.
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First Person: Employee Recognition Awards for $10 or LessI encourage my clients to give employee recognition awards. These are ideas for awards for around ten dollars or less.
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Why Comic Book-Based Superhero Shows Will Fly Over Shows Like 'Heroes'Shows like "Heroes" and "No Ordinary Family" used superheroes created for TV instead of being comic book-based. The shows coming out based on the comics will do much better.
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Butterfinger BARmageddonThe appearance of a crop square in Kansas and the mysterious disappearance of Butterfingers in major cities might be the first signs of the BARmageddon.
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References and Cameos to Watch For in 'The Avengers'Marvel has proved how it enjoys placing character cameos and superhero references in movies. What cameos and references might we see in 'The Avengers'?
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'Mirror Mirror' No Closer to Original Snow White Tale Than Any Other MovieWhen "Mirror Mirror" comes out, we will have another telling of the story of Snow White. It will not be closer to the original than any other movie version we have seen.
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'The Cabin in the Woods' Explores Fears of Being Secretly Controlled'The Cabin in the Woods' explores the fears involved with being secretly controlled by shadowy figures or groups.
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'The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes' Season 2: Marvelous Marketing Ideas UsedThere are two particular steps Marvel has taken to promote "The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes" that stand out from the rest.
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James Cameron Trades Filmmaking Integrity for Cash With 'Titanic 3D'By releasing 'Titanic 3D,' James Cameron makes an ironic statement about his original version for the original 'Titanic.'
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'The Avengers': The Single Most Important Movie of the Year'The Avengers' is the single most important movie of 2012. If the movie is as successful as predicted, the success will be far-reaching.
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Why Casting Is Crucial in 'Carrie' RemakeCasting the role of the title character in 'Carrie' is more important than for most movies. The original holds significance in three separate industries and should be respected.
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Alternative Historical Movie Subgenre Ready to Pop?Movies like 'The Raven' and 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter' are ready to hit theaters. It might be time to look at other alternate historical categories in the subgenre.
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Fake Child-Kidnapping Church Leaders Should Go to PrisonChurch leaders in Pennsylvania staged a fake kidnapping of a youth group to teach them a lesson on religious persecution. The leaders need to go to prison for lesson's sake.
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Health Care Individual Mandate: What Scares Me the MostThe thought that the government might be able to give individual mandates and force purchases scares me. What might they given individual mandates for in the future?
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Will 'American Reunion' Cheapen 'American Pie' Legacy?Will 'American Reunion' cheapen the 'American Pie' legacy in the same way the straight-to-DVD movies have?
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Mayor Bing's Hospital Visit a Turning Point in Detroit Consent Agreement NegotiationsWhen Mayor Dave Bing went into the hospital on Thursday, March 22, an important domino began to fall. The tide may quickly turn in the Detroit consent agreement negotiations.
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Is the 'Castle' Romance Storyline Moving Too Fast?Are the writers on the show are rushing the romance story on "Castle" or prepping the show for completion?
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Parenting Tips to Learn from 'The Walking Dead'These are the tips you can follow so you do not become parents like Rick and Lori Grimes from "The Walking Dead."
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'The Cabin in the Woods': Game Changer or Sales Pitch?'The Cabin in the Woods' is being sold on the differences it holds when compared to other, similar movies. Destroying familiarity is something some classic horror movies have been sold on.
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Why Would 'Intruders' Villain Have No Face?A faceless demon torments two children in 'Intruders.' Faceless demons, gods, and other entities play an important role in mythology and horror due to their symbolic meanings.
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Another Botch Proves Obama Can't Be Trusted with SecretsPresident Obama has made another private statement while his microphones were still on. How can we trust him with the sensitive secrets of the country when he can't even keep his own?
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Facebook Passwords: Justice Department Request is ExcessiveTwo members of the Senate have asked Attorney General Eric Holder to open an investigation into the question of employers asking for your Facebook password during an interview. This is excessive as the answers have already been given.
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Rick Santorum Has Committed Heresy Against Republican PartyRick Santorum believes Republicans should vote for President Barack Obama instead of a different GOP candidate. This is an act of political heresy as no one person is greater than those represented.
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Why and How Marvel Comics Could Reunite Through New 'The Incredible Hulk'It would make perfect sense for Marvel to reunite the Defenders through the new "The Incredible Hulk" show.
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Why 'The Hunger Games' Will Fly While 'John Carter' FailedThere are definitive reasons why 'The Hunger Games' will be more successful than 'John Carter.'
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Why 'The Hunger Games' Is Perfect for Our Time2012 is a perfect time to release 'The Hunger Games.' 2008 would have been too early while 2016 would have been too late.
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Bristol Palin Sets Perfect Catch-22 for President ObamaPresident Barack Obama has been called out by Bristol Palin over the call he made to Sandra Fluke. Palin believes she should get a call as well. She has set the president up in a perfect catch-22.
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Obama's NDRP Executive Order a Strong MovePresident Obama's National Defense Resources Preparedness Executive Order (NDRP) is a strong move to ensure our safety and the flow of information and resources in an emergency. The conspiracy theory groups need to realize this is a good move.
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'Firefly' References on 'Castle' That Would Jump the SharkWhile the references to "Firefly" on "Castle" are fun, there are certain references which could cause the modern show to jump the shark.
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Don't Get Too Excited About Hammer's New 'Dracula' ProjectHammer Horror is going to resurrect the Prince of Darkness in a new 'Dracula' movie. Fans should not put too much into this endeavor, as it will not live up to the originals.
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'World War Z' Release Delayed; Is Zombie Movie DOA?The release date move from December 2012 to June 2013 of 'World War Z' might be the deathblow to the movie.
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'The Walking Dead' Season Finale: Importance of Secrets to the FranchiseSome secrets about "The Walking Dead" are leaked early while others are kept close to the chest. The leaking of secrets is important to the overall franchise.
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Santorum/Romney Debate Would Devastate the Republican PartyA one-on-one debate between Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney would disenfranchise a major portion of the Republican Party and increase the divisional criticism of the GOP.
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Politicians Focus on Manning, Teen Breasts Instead of UnemploymentThe Tenn. House of Representatives are focusing on getting Peyton Manning to pay for the Titans and girls to cover up their sports bras instead of unemployment.
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Obama Flag is a Slap in the Face to Veterans and PatriotsNancy Hurlbert believes the arguments by veterans against the Obama flag flying in Florida was more about the president than the flag. Anyone who stands for the flag should be offended by the version she flew over the Lake County Democratic headquarters.
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Iranian Parliament Questioning of Ahmadinejad Creates Dangerous ScenariosThe Iranian parliament has begun questioning Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Instead of celebrating and looking forward to his possible impeachment, we should be biting our nail.
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Encyclopaedia Britannica Ending Print Form Not a Major Hit to Print MarketWhen people hear about the ending of the print form of Encyclopaedia Britannica as the end of the encyclopedia. This is simply a natural transition for a company which has been digital for longer than most people have had computers.
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'Dark Shadows' vs. 'World War Z': Which Will Be Horror's Biggest Disappointment in 2012?Either 'Dark Shadows' or 'World War Z' will be the biggest disappointment in horror in 2012. Which one will it be?
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Horror Moving Away From CGI, Toward Traditional Makeup and Special EffectsThe horror industry is moving away from CGI and back toward traditional makeup and special effects. Horror fans should celebrate.
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Ryan Seacrest, Not Kim Kardashian, the Enemy of Quality TV ProgrammingAttacks against Kim Kardashian which portray her as an enemy of quality TV programming are misdirected. The attacks should be against Ryan Seacrest for "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," the spin-offs and "The Shahs of Sunset."
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Accused Press-Intimidating Berkeley Police Chief Should Be FiredBerkeley Police Chief Michael Meehan has come under fire for possibly taking actions to intimidate the press. His questionable actions should lead to his firing.
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'The Walking Dead': Character Impacts of Twist in Walker RulesThe twist in the ways a person can become a walker on "The Walking Dead" is sure to cause characters to act differently towards others. Here are some examples of how particular characters might be impacted by the change in zombie rules on the show.
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Could the 'Tales of the Zombie' Comic Work as a TV Show?Could "The Walking Dead" be a precursor to a "Tales of the Zombie" TV show?
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First Person: Improving Communication With SuppliersAs a business consultant, I have learned how the easiest way to improve your small business's relationship with suppliers is by improving communication with them.
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Justice Department Blocking Texas ID Law Encourages IrresponsibilityBy blocking the Texas voting law due to potential obstruction of Hispanic voters, the Justice Department encourages irresponsibility. President Obama should fix the problem instead of trying to court the Hispanic vote.
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Katniss Everdeen: A Rare Female Hero Moves From Page to Screen'The Hunger Games' follows a train of successful young adult book series-turned-movies. The strength of Katniss Everdeen separates her from the females in the other movies.
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Newt Gingrich: Most Important Man in America TodayNewt Gingrich is the single most important person in the U.S. right now since he will have the power to sway the Republican nod.
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Politicians Should Shut Up and Put Up Over Increasing Gas PricesThe politicians we voted into office should stop trying to point fingers at who is to blame for increasing gas prices and come to a solution which will help us all.
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Maher's Palin Statements Open Can of Worms on Super PACsThe statements made by Bill Maher about Republican women, including Sarah Palin, have opened up a new can of worms in the discussions over super PACs. I see the recent Breitbart video as a foreshadowing of what we are in for in the next few months.
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'Kony 2012': Propaganda for Support of Obama's Questionable Ugandan ActionsThe "Kony 2012" video distracts from the questionable moves President Obama has made in regard to Uganda. The U.S. should not help criminals catch criminals.
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First Person: Improving Small Business Manager-Owner CommunicationMany small businesses have issues due to manager/owner communications. What issues should be sent up the ladder and which ones should owners never have to worry about?
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Potential Impacts: Marvel/DC War for Comic Book-Based TV Market ShareThe war for comic book TV market share is driving Marvel and DC. What are some of the potential impacts on other markets?
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What Separates Elizabeth Olsen From Mary-Kate and AshleyIf Elizabeth Olsen is able to completely separate herself from the shadows of Mary-Kate and Ashley, she will do something very few famous siblings are able to do.
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Iran's Agreement to Inspection Should Not Be TrustedIran is coming forth stating it will allow U.N. inspectors into the facility at the center of the questions about the country's nuclear program. It should not be trusted.
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LulzSec Arrests Mark Beginning of the End of the Organized Hacker CommunityMembers of LulzSec have been arrested and will be facing charges. One of their leaders might have been ratting them out for months. Could this be the perfect storm for the organized hacker community?Also published on:
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How 'The Hunger Games' Bridges Sci-Fi, Horror Through Common Fear'The Hunger Games' deals with how humanity is lost after the collapse of society as we know it. This exploration bridges the gap between sci-fi and horror.Also published on:
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Dale's Death on 'The Walking Dead': Symbolism and TimingNobody expected Dale to die on "The Walking Dead." There are many levels of symbolism at work here and the timing of is death is important.
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Which Luke Cage Will Marvel Put on 'AKA Jessica Jones'?Marvel continues to work on "AKA Jessica Jones," but which version of Luke Cage would they put on the show?
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'Silent House' Exploits Fear of Being Attacked at Home'Silent House' exploits our latent fears of being attacked at home. Why do these movies impact us?
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President Obama Will Be Super Tuesday's Biggest WinnerMany are debating over which Republican candidate will come out on top on Super Tuesday. President Obama will be the biggest winner of the night.
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First Person: Increasing Retail SalesAs a business consultant, these are the steps I take to improve the retail sales of my clients.
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'The Walking Dead': Why We Hate Lori More Than ShaneEven though Shane is the strongest antagonist introduced so far on "The Walking Dead," many of us find ourselves hating Lori more. There are many reasons for this.
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Media Are Taking Religious Attacks Too FarMedia attacks of religion have gotten out of hand in recent weeks and Americans should speak up before a full-blown "War on Religion" begins.
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North Korea Nuclear Program Suspension: Don't Expect Iran to Be NextNorth Korea is suspending their nuclear program and placing moratoriums on nuclear and missile testing. We should not automatically assume Iran to follow suit.
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'Jesus-Eating Cult' Shows Ignorance of Huffington Post, Huffington and DoyleThe "Jesus-Eating Cult of Rick Santorum" shows ignorance of the Huffington Post, Arrianna Huffington and Larry Doyle. It is impossible to fight hate with more hate.
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Symbolic Places to Celebrate the 2012 Apocalypse in the U.S.You do not need to travel to South America to celebrate the apocalypse. There are many places within our borders that would be symbolic places to celebrate the end of the world.
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Why Differences Occur Between the Original and Official TV PilotThere are many reasons why there are differences between original TV pilots and official TV pilots.These are some of the most common.
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Flaws in Logic: Israel Will Not Warn U.S. Of Strike Against IranIsrael has stated it will not warn the U.S. of a preemptive strike against Iran. The goal is to try to save the U.S. from blame. There are major flaws in this logic.
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Why 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter' Fits Our TimeThere are many reasons why 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter' fits our time.
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Why 'Silent House' Will Not Start a New Trend in Hollywood Horror'Silent House' uses one continuous shot throughout the entire movie. I do not see this becoming a major future trend in horror.
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Why Is the Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing Important?If people gained more knowledge about the Academy award for Best Sound Mixing, they might gain more respect for the award, the nominees, and the winners.
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Why You Should Care About the Best Sound Editing OscarIf people understood what went into the voting for the Academy award for Best Sound Editing, they would have more respect for the winners.
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Unions Should Be Ashamed of Obama's New Bailout Ad in MichiganPresident Obama continues to take credit for the bailouts in a new ad to run in Michigan. The unions should be ashamed of how their president is rolling over them.
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Desperation in the Republican Race from Here on OutThe Arizona debate proved how desperation has set in to the Republican race. It will stick around until the end.
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First Person: Increasing Small Business Sales RevenueThese are the steps I suggest my clients take when working on increasing their sales revenue.
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First Person: Improving Employee LoyaltyImproving employee loyalty is one of the most important moves you can make for your small business.
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First Person: Improving Manager-Employee CommunicationImproving manager/employee communication takes more than simply opening up more lines of communication. It also takes changing the atmosphere of the workplace.
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Why 'The Punisher' Will Work on FoxThe thought of a TV series based on 'The Punisher' gets me excited as it could be very successful for Fox and finally give fans of the character what they have wanted for years.
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'The Walking Dead': What Dr. Jenner Did Not Whisper to RickSpeculation continues about what Dr. Jenner said to Rick on 'The Walking Dead.' While we don't know what he said, there are a few points we can rule out due to Rick's actions.
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U.N. Wasting Time Talking with Iran -- Time to Shut Up and ActIran's threats and continued denials of the U.N. inspections prove the time to talk is now over. It is time for the U.S. and U.N. to shut up and act.
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Santorum's 'Different Theology' Explanation Makes Him Look StupidWhen we edit Rick Santorum's original "different theology" quote to fit his new explanation, he really looks stupid.
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Steps Toward Theocracy: Santorum's Attacks on President Obama's FaithRick Santorum's attacks on President Obama's faith and theology shows how the religious right would rather have a theocracy instead of a democracy.
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Obama's Bloodless Success in Iran Is Republican's Worst NightmareA bloodless success in Iran could skyrocket President Obama in the polls. It might be the last lifeline the president has so it would be the Republican's worst nightmare.
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Don't Believe Dwight Eisenhower Met with ExtraterrestrialsThe story about how Dwight D. Eisenhower met with extraterrestrials as told by Timothy Good should be disregarded. Without a shred of evidence, we are left with nothing more than an attention-grabbing story filled with speculation.
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Idiot Alert -- Nancy Grace Believes Whitney Houston was MurderedNancy Grace has decided it is time to capitalize off of the death of another celebrity on her Headline News show and is exploring her speculation over Whitney Houston being murdered.
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'Castle': Why Kate's Jealousy of Agent Turner is SignificantThere is importance behind the jealousy between Kate and Agent Turner which is unique from other types of jealousy.
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Santorum a Better Fit Than Romney for Michigan ConservativesNobody shoudl have ever figured Mitt Romney would have a cakewalk in Michigan. Rick Santorum fits with the traditional conservative voting styles of the state.
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First Person: Improving Manager PerformanceThese are the tips I use for improving manager performance.
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First Person: Increasing Customer Awareness for Small BusinessesSmall business owners often have issues raising customer awareness. These are the tips I give them.
