Nicholas Kuvaas
Hi! My name is Nick, and I am a Featured Television Contributor at Yahoo! Contributor Network. I have always loved entertainment and also enjoy writing about it. I also have an undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Minnesota Duluth. Starting in September, I will begin graduate school for Public Health Nutrition at the University of Minnesota.
Outside of psychology and health, I love movies, books, science, research, and space. In general, I am a huge nerd, but I consider that to be a good thing. I love writing, and that is why I started writing for AC.
If you have any other questions, you can just ask me.
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Outside of psychology and health, I love movies, books, science, research, and space. In general, I am a huge nerd, but I consider that to be a good thing. I love writing, and that is why I started writing for AC.
If you have any other questions, you can just ask me.
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Detective Roland Pryzbylewski of 'The Wire': Bad Street Cop but Has a Gift for PaperworkWhen "The Wire" begins, Detective Roland Pryzbylewski is assigned to the Barksdale detail and is thought of as just another hump, but he proves to be useful.
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Lindsay Lohan Vs. Rosie O'Donnell: When an Opinion Becomes a FeudLindsay Lohan has received much criticism over the past few years, but, apparently, when Rosie O'Donnell criticizes her, it's a feud.
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'Blue Mountain State': The Great Character Evolution of Alex Moran Over 3 SeasonsAlex Moran is the glue that holds "Blue Mountain State" together, but the evolution of this character has been fantastic.
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Lane Pryce Has Season of Infidelity Ahead of Him on 'Mad Men'Lane Pryce's marriage almost ended last season, but it didn't stop him from seeing other woman. Even though his marriage has recovered, the spark of infidelity remains.
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December 21, 2012: Mayan Apocalypse or Just Another Day?The day is just around the corner but is there really anything to worry about?
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Patricia Heaton, Star of 'The Middle,' Should Stand Behind Her Sandra Fluke TweetsPatricia Heaton supported Rush Limbaugh in his criticism of Sandra Fluke on Twitter. She apologized for her comments, but she shouldn't have.
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Sammy Cacciatore on 'Blue Mountain State': Brilliant or Just Annoying?Love him or hate him, Sammy Cacciatore is an essential part of "Blue Mountain State." The show just wouldn't be the same without him.
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Television's Top 5 Same-Sex Relationships That Never HappenedThere are times when two people seem like more than friends, but the taboos of society keep them apart. These are five same sex television relationships that never were.
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'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and Why We Love Larry DavidSometimes, "Curb Your Enthusiasm" can be downright uncomfortable to watch as Larry David bumbles through awkward moments, but fans love it because it's how we wish we acted.
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History Channel's 'MonsterQuest' Has Ruined CryptozoologyMystique used to exist around the concept of Bigfoot, Chupacabra, and unfound animals, but "MonsterQuest" has destroyed that.
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'Fear Factor' or Disgusting Things People Will Do in Front of a National Audeience for $50,000 ReturnsIn the scheme of things, $50,000 isn't that much money. It's a great payday for a few days of work, but it's still surprising what people will do publicly for that money on "Fear Factor."
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Bill Hicks at 50: Still Incredibly RelevantThough he died nearly 18 years ago, Bill Hicks remains relevant and hilarious. He challenged us to think, call out banality, and recognize hypocrisy. Thank you, Bill.
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'The Wire' and Port SecurityThough we never hear about it, the United States is dangerously vulnerable through our ports. The problem is we aren't doing anything about it.
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Comedian Patrice O'Neal Dies at Age 41The hilarious comedian Patrice O'Neal has died from a stroke that occurred back in October. He was only 41 years old.
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Thad Castle: Insane and Hilarious on 'Blue Mountain State'You don't who Thad Castle is? Well, he just so happens to be the best character on "Blue Mountain State."
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Can the Return of 'Arrested Development' Live Up to the Hype?It's beloved by fans, and it's finally coming back. But, can it survive the hype?
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Top 5 Most Unintentionally Creepy Characters on Television: Past and PresentSome characters are created to be creepy. Others are not, yet they sure feel like serial killers. This is a comedic look at those characters just in time for Halloween.
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NPR's 'Big, Fat Stereotypes Play Out on the Small Screen' is Right About Women but Not MenMen are often portrayed as bumbling and foolish in comedies whether they are thin or not, but NPR is right about the roles offered to overweight women when they exist.
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Andy Rooney is Finally Retiring from '60 Minutes': So What?The '60 Minutes' funny man is finally retiring at the ripe old age of 92. Still, why do people care so much?Also published on:
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Byron 'Buster' Bluth: The Hidden Gem of 'Arrested Development'If you love 'Arrested Development,' you probably laugh whenever you hear 'Heeyyy brother,' but Buster Bluth has plenty of great moments that sometimes get lost.
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'Up All Night' Scores High Ratings, but Will They Remain High?"Up All Night" is a new NBC show starring Will Arnett and Christina Applegate as new parents. While it may not be surprising, its pilot had 11 million viewers.
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Detective Lester Freamon: From Useless Hump to a Natural Police During 'The Wire' Season 1When "The Wire" begins, the unit formed to catch major drug dealers includes a man from the pawn shop unit who makes minature furniture. You'd never expect him to be a natural police.
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Zodiac Killer's Code Cracked?: Yes, Claims Corey StarliperIt's been a baffling mystery for 40 years. Who is the Zodiac Killer? Well, a cracked code may have the answer.
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'Manswers': Science Supported and Man ApprovedThe concept seems basic. Men ask questions, and they get answered. But, science is the basis for the answers which makes it fun and more informative than someone might think.
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Chris Colfer and Lea Michele Leave 'Glee,' but Can They Escape Typecasting?"Glee" has been a hit for Fox, and it has propelled their cast into super stardom. Yet, will this be good or bad for the careers of Chris Colfer and Lea Michele?
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Kim Kardashian: From Sex Tape to Reality Television SuperstarA few years ago, Kim Kardashian was largely unknown, but, today, she is a reality tv superstar thanks largely to a sex tape she made.Also published on:
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Space Shuttle Retired but Memories Will Remain ForeverThe space shuttles Atlantis, Discovery, and Endeavor will be retired soon, but we won't forget about the space shuttle program any time soon.
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Five Shows That Were Canceled Before Their Time: 'Arrested Development' and OthersMany shows never make to air, and many others don't last very long when they do. This is often justified, but, sometimes, great shows are canceled too soon. This list discusses five such shows.
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'Better Off Ted': Why Did This Great Show Get Canceled?"Better Off Ted" aired on ABC for two seasons before it was canceled, but it adored by fans and critics. Yet, it was canceled but why?
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Harold Camping's October 21, 2011 Prophecy and Other Doomsday PropheciesHarold Camping has made another bold prediction. The end of the world will commence on October 21, 2011. Those who believe in God will be raptured, and the rest will be doomed to their fate for not believing. Hopefully, the third time is the charm.
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David Barton on 'The Daily Show': He's Like a Whole Different PersonDavid Barton is a self taught historian who is also a favorite of those on the far right. Many refer to him as a right wing pseudo-historian, but he appeared on "The Daily Show" last Wednesday.
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'The Wire' And the War on DrugsMany argue that the United States is losing the war on drugs, and "The Wire" agrees. But, the show also helps to explain why.Also published on:
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'The Life of David Gale' Movie ReviewThe death penalty can be a hot button topic, and 'The Life of David Gale' tackles the subject in an interesting way.
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Glenn Beck is Leaving FoxThe out spoken, far right talk show host Glenn Beck is leaving Fox. They have reached an agreement which states that Beck will be phased out as host.
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'K-PAX': A Wonderful FilmA man who calls himself Prot is taken to a mental hospital after claiming to be an alien. Over time, the patients and his psychiatrist begin to wonder if there is truth to his claim.
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'Eraser': A Classic Schwarzenegger Action FilmArnold Schwarzenegger has made some of the most iconic action movies of all time. While 'Eraser' is a lesser-known action film, it still contains great action and plenty of cheesy goodness.
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Vic Mackey of 'The Shield' Vs. Jimmy McNulty 'The Wire'"The Shield" and "The Wire" are two critically acclaimed police dramas whose success stems from many factors, but the shows wouldn't have worked without their successful leads. This article compares and contrasts Vic Mackey and Jimmy McNulty.
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'House Arrest' ReviewWhen Janet and Ned Beindorf tell their children that they are separating, the children take drastic action, locking them in the basement to work out their problems. But the situation quickly spirals out of control.
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Gunther and 'The Paper Brigade'A story about a boy and his paper route. It seems cliche and cheesy, and, while it sometimes can be, 'Gunther and The Paper Brigade' is still a great movie, especially for kids.
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"Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love": It's Not What You ThinkWhile the name implies that this film is pornography, it's not. This is a tale about two women in 16th Century India.
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"The Chateau": A Less Than Comedic ComedyPaul Rudd and Romany Malco star in this film about two brothers who inherit an estate in France. However, the estate is not as great as it sounds.
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'Comedian: A Documentary Featuring Jerry SeinfeldAfter the end of 'Seinfeld', Jerry Seinfeld wanted to return to his stand up roots. This film chronicles his journey from no act to a full hour set. Also chronicled is an unknown stand up by the name of Orny Adams.
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"The Drawn Together Movie: The Movie!"For those who love the show, 'Drawn Together', there is now a straight-to-DVD movie, and it's just as irreverant as the show but without the blips.
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'100 Girls': A Small Movie with a Lot of ComedyAfter attending a party, Matthew is suddenly stuck in an elevator with a young woman. The two have sex, but Matthew has no idea who the woman is and goes on a quest to find her identity.
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'Equilibrium': A Great Unknown MovieIn the dystopian future of 'Equilibrium', emotions are a liability, so they are controlled by an all powerful government. This storyline combined with amazing action sequences makes for a great movie.
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'Rolling Kansas': An Underrated ComedyImagine that you found a map to a government controlled forest of marijuana, and you're in financial trouble. That's the basis of 'Rolling Kansas'.
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Thousands of Birds Fall from Sky in Beebe, ArkansasIt is still unclear why it happened, but thousands of birds died in a short time over Beebe, Arkansas on New Year's Eve. Some theories are explored in this article.
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'When in Rome': The Worst Movie I've Seen in 2010"When In Rome," a supposed romantic comedy, falls short while trying way too hard in almost way. This is the worst film I've seen in 2010.
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'Inception': The Best Movie of 2010With its cinematography, story, and twist on a Hollywood clique, 'Inception' has earned the right to be called the best movie of the year.
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'Last Man Standing': A Fun Movie Full of ViolenceBruce Willis stars in this retelling of a Japanese classic about a gunslinger who is more than handy with two .45 pistols and his wits. With these wits, he plays two rival gangs against each other in a bloody, underrated film.
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'North': Negative Reviews Aren't Always Correct"North" is the story of a boy who divorces his parents who he feels don't appreciate him enough. To remedy the situation, he goes on a global search for the perfect parents, but he do they exist?
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'Exit To Eden': It's Okay, but It's Nothing Special"Exit to Eden" teamed Dan Aykroyd and Rosie O'Donnell as investigators at a sex resort. The result is a movie that uses nudity to win over the audience instead of comedy.
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Brad Childress fired by the Minnesota Vikings: A great decision!A season that started out hopeful has become a disaster. Many felt that Brad Childress was the reason for the poor perfermance of the Minnesota Vikings this season. Fans said that he had to go, and Zygi Wilf listened.
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'Innerspace' (1987): A Fantastic Voyage Re-imagined"Innerspace" is the 1980s version of "Fantastic Voyage", but, this time, it is one man who is supposed to travel into a rabbit. Instead, he ends up in the body of a Safeway clerk.
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'The Color of Night' Starring Bruce WillisBruce Willis has had a storied yet successful career. Even with the previous fare of Hudson Hawk and Striking Distance, this sexy thriller still seems like an unusual choice for the star.
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Harlan County USA: A Documentary About a Coal Miner's StrikeWhen coal miner's went on strike in 1972, Barbara Kopple documented the ensuing struggles of the miners to survive, secure safe working conditions, and secure better wages to escape their impoverished lives.
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Randy Moss Has Been Traded to the Minnesota VikingsThe wide receiver, Randy Moss has been traded to the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings could badly use Randy Moss and the Patriots seem to be willing to let him go for cheap.
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American Dream: A Documentary by Barbara KoppleIn 1985, Hormel announced that they were going to cut wages for their unionized meatpacking workers in Austin, Minnesota from $10.69 to $8.25 while cutting benefits by 30%. A strike ensued and was documented as the documentary, American Dream.
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Facebook is Down but Why?The popular social networking was down earlier today, but why did this happen?
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'Zodiac': The Scariest Movie Ever MadeThe true story of the Zodiac killer was turned into the scariest movie ever made by director David Fincher.
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Rally to Restore Sanity Vs. March to Keep Fear AliveOn September 7th, Jon Stewart announced that he would soon announce a big announcement, and Stephen Colbert, not to be outdone, promised to announce a bigger counter-announcement. Well, last night, they finally did announce their announcements.
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Michele Bundy Files a Restraining Order Against Shannon SharpeIt was announced today that Michele Bundy has filed a restraining order against the former Denver Broncos tight end, Shannon Sharpe.
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'The Ballad of Narayama'The Ballad of Narayama is a film about a year in a Japenese village nestled in the mountains, and it is the story of Orin, a 69 year old woman who is about to be forced to die for the good of the village.
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'Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story'It's been ten years since Bobby Dukes has played paintball professionally. Now, he wants to get the crew back together to win it all.
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9/11: Nine Years LaterIt's been nearly a decade since terrorists flew planes into the World Trade Center causing the deaths of thousands and changing the world forever. But, has the world been changed for better, worse, or somewhere in between.
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Rich Cronin: Lead Singer of LFO Dies from LeukemiaThe lead singer of LFO, Rich Cronin, died from leukemia on Wednesday, September 8th. He was 35 years old.
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The Blaze and Glenn BeckGlenn Beck has finally done it. He's started a web site called the Blaze.
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The Face is Familiar: Stephen TobolowskyHe's appeared in 200 films and has made countless television appearances. The documentary The Face is Familiar produced by Starz recognizes this character actor.
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Outrage: A Documentary by Kirby DickScandals concerning gay politicians have appeared over the years, but this documentary outs other politicians. The film focuses on hypocrisy and makes at least one accurate accusation.
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Joe Miller Ahead of Lisa Murkowski in Alaska PrimaryYesterday, the GOP primary was held in Alaska for the senate seat. Darkhorse Joe Miller is ahead of Lisa Murkowski, but a recount is on the way.
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Sidney Rice of the Minnesota Vikings Has Hip SurgeryLast season, Sidney Rice of the Minnesota Vikings had a career year, but he has undergone hip surgery which may cost him the season.
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Life Imitating Art: Heat and the North Hollywood ShootoutIn 1995, the amazing action thriller known as Heat came out in theaters. In two years, two robbers supposedly admired the film so much that they emulated it, and life imitated art.
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Percy Harvin Collapses as Minnesota Vikings PracticePercy Harvin was last year's offensive Rookie of Year, but he was sometimes sidelined by migraine headaches. At practice today, Harvin collapsed and was taken to a local hospital.
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Brett Favre Isn't Done with the Minnesota Vikings YetAccording to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Brett Favre is going to retire. Until I hear it from Brett Favre himself, I don't think he is done with the Minnesota Vikings.
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May 11th, 2011: The Return of Jesus?For those worried about 2012, I've got some bad news for you. It appears that the end will begin on May 11th, 2011. That's when Jesus is returning according to Marie Exley and Harold Camping.
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Jeremy Renner to Play Hawkeye in the New Avengers MovieThe lesser known archery hero Hawkeye will be portrayed by Jeremy Renner in the new Avengers film. This surprise announcement about the Avengers casting occurred at Comic-Con.
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Lake Delhi Dam was a Disaster Waiting to HappenThe Lake Delhi Dam was a disaster waiting to happen due to a lack of safety inspectors. Iowa only has one full time inspector and one part time inspector.
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Kaye Cowher, Wife of Bill Cowher, Dies from Skin CancerKaye Cowher, wife of Bill Cowher, has succumb to skin cancer at the age of 54.
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China Oil Spill Has Doubled in SizeThe United States isn't the only country suffering from an oil spill. China has their own oil spill, and it has already doubled in size.
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Train Collision in West Bengal Kills 60 Injures 90: Was it an Accident or Sabotage?A train rammed into another in West Bengal India killing 60 people and injured another 90. However, the cause of this collision is still being debated.
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Louis Oosthuizen Dominates the British Open Championship.With the most dominant win since Tiger Woods in 2000, Louis Oosthuizen takes the British Open championship with room to spare.
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Will the Old Tiger Woods Please Step Up?As a South African named Oosthuizen takes a commanding lead in the British Open golf major at St. Andrews, I have to wonder: where is the old Tiger Woods?
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A UFO Over a Chinese AirportThe sighting of a UFO over a chinese airport caused it to be shut down for four hours, yesterday.
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Mel Gibson: The End of a CareerWith the recent developments in Mel Gibson's life, it would appear that his career is over.
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Deadliest Catch: How Far is Too Far?The popular series, Deadliest Catch, follows the lives of crab fisherman but does anything remain private?
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Ben Gibbard and Zooey Deschanel Split After Two YearsBen Gibbard, frontman of Death Can For Cutie, and Zooey Deschanel announced their separation after two years.
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Pets and the Domestically Abused: A Reason to Stay and Nowhere to GoPets can be another member of family, and it makes an already dangerous and complicated situation more so for abused pet lovers.
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Golf Shops Around Pelican Rapids: Lida Greens Golf Course and Birchwood Golf CourseLida Greens Golf Course is the only place around Pelican Rapids MN where you can repair clubs, but Birchwood Golf Course and Austad's Golf also offer excellent golf clubs and gear.
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Independent Films You Should Watch in 2010: Hesher, Enter the Void and OthersThere are a lot of independent films, but Hesher, Enter the Void, The Company Men, Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, and Sympathy for Delicious are the ones to see.
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A Great End to a Great Show: The Lost FinaleHow did the Lost finale end? What does it mean? These are the answers for which you have been looking.
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The BP Oil Leak in the Gulf Coast: a Great Reason to Stop Using OilThe oil spill ravaging the Gulf of Mexico is a great reason to focus on alternative energies, but the majority of Americans don't agree.
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Matt Lauer is Allegedly Cheating on His Wife but is He the Only Guilty Party?The National Enquirer released a story about Matt Lauer cheating on his wife. If it's true, is he the only guilty party?
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Robin Hood: A Disappointment in Historical FictionThe new film from Ridley Scott and Russel Crowe is a long disappointing ride about a fun folk hero.
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Calming an Upset Stomach: Peppermint, Bananas, Ginger and Other Homemade RemediesWe've all suffered from an upset stomach, but we can do something about it without consulting a medical doctor.
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Three Viral Videos That Won't Disappoint: The Star Wars Kid, Mentos and Diet Coke, and the Katana Sword Infomercial Goes WrongWhile there are many to choose from, I chose these three videos. I hope you enjoy.
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Prairie Lake Near Pelican Rapids, Minnesota: A Great Little Fishing HolePrairie Lake is a little known fishing spot in West Central Minnesota, but it's an angler's dream.
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Three Books Which Should Be FilmsThere are many films adapted from novels each year, but these are three books which should be adapted into film.
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Top Three Microbrews in MinnesotaThere are three microbrews which stand out in Minnesota. Two of which are in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, and the other is located on the shores of Lake Superior in Duluth.
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EmptyIt's short and sweet, but you should still read it. Tell me what you think.
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The Unchanging Changing MeHey, it's a short poem that you know you want to read. So check it out.
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We All Have a ChoiceI wrote this poem out of my frustration that came from my lack of empathy, but, now, I am more empathetic.
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A Couple of Lost Fans: KateTwo Lost fans debate the character of Kate.
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Shutter Island: Good but Lacking CajonesShutter Island is the new film from Martin Scorsese. It's good, but it could have been better. There are spoilers in this review.
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PETA: More Harm Than GoodPeople for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is an extremist group who puts animals above people. If this much effort had been spent on any other issue, it would have been solved by now.
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Facebook: It's Great, but It's Time to Be RealisticI love Facebook, but people don't realize the detrimental effect of this social networking site.
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Cop Out is Not Kevin Smith's Finest HourThe creator of the Viewaskewniverse is back with a movie that he didn't write and doesn't include Jay and Silent Bob. Sadly, it's not his finest hour.
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Bigger is Always Better and the Greatest Country in the World: Maybe These Ideals Are What's Wrong with the U.S.We take pride in having the biggest of anything. Actually, we're obsessed with it. This country considers biggest to be the best, but it isn't. Maybe, this is a big part of what's wrong with America.
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I'm Not Crazy for The CraziesThe Crazies starts strong, but a weak finish leaves you wanting more.
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Can't We Do Better Than Social Security? I Think So.This system has existed since the 1930s, but it is about to be lose a massive amount of money. It's time for something new and more effective.
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The Best NCAA March Madness Locations in Detroit Lakes, MNThe Madness is coming, and, if you're going to be in Detroit Lakes, MN, these are the places to be.
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High Fructose Corn Syrup: OK in Moderation?Ads for high fructose corn syrup are everywhere. Apparently, it's not that bad for you or is it?
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I'm with Coco, but I Hope He Goes to FoxConan O'Brien is out as The Tonight Show host, but I hope he ends up on Fox.
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Star Wars Vs. Avatar: Why I Love Star Wars and Not AvatarAvatar has already been granted a movie classic and has been compared to Star Wars. I think the comparison is a little premature.
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Sarah Palin: Are We Done with Her Yet?The former vice presidential candidate is now a contributor to Fox News. How much longer will she be around?
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Generation Kill and the War in IraqGeneration Kill was a miniseries on HBO in 2008. It follows a Marine Recon group during the first four weeks of the invasion.
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Self-Aware Behavior and Why We Are the Way We AreYou act different around different people, and you think that your flaws are obvious to others. There are reasons for this.
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Sherlock Holmes: A Pretty Damn Good FilmThe famous detective created by Arthur Conan Doyle receives an upgrade from Guy Ritchie.
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Satan as an Insular Adversity: is This Stance Logical?An evil former angel who can't be controlled by God tempts into wickedness. Am I the only one who thinks something is missing here. This is a logical look at this view.
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You're Not as Important as You Think: Our Perception of Ourselves in the World Around UsWe think that any flaw is going to be glaringly obvious, but it's not. People are not paying as much attention to us as we think.
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It's Complicated: Funny, Interesting, And Yet, Something's MissingThe new film from Nancy Meyers and starring Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin is a good film but parts were lacking.
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Avatar: Looks Good, but OverratedYou've heard that it's going to change movies. The hype says that it's amazing, but it is less than amazing.
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Determining Cause and EffectOften, we hear that something causes something else, but the methods and science are correlational in nature. What does it take to really determine cause and effect?
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Hindsight Bias and YouThis is a psychological phenomenon that we employ on a regular basis. Is there a way around it? Yes!
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The Best Action Films of 20092009 was a year of decent movies, but excellent action movies. Check out the best.
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The Top Ten Dramas of 2009 So FarThese are a subjective list of the ten best dramas of 2009.