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Several of you might roll your eyes in disgust once realizing this story is a head-first leap into a Christmas-related story. Yes, already. Sick indeed, but see, when holiday commercials are airing before Halloween, and stores (*cough*Wegmans*cough*) have trees and sparkling lights up promptly on November 1, it's not that
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J.K. Rowling started out with telling her kids stories about a character named Harry; now-retired fourth grade teacher Elizabeth Falk wrote books set during key points in New York State's history. Sure, one has made bazillions and the other? Well, she did something even better. She helped her students
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Let's get this out of the way up front: when it comes to horror movies, I am a great big sissy. We're talking face-buried-in-the-pillow, squeamish little spaz. So it should not come as a big surprise that I've lived my life quite happily avoiding "The Shining" - that is, until
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What child hasn't dreamed of flying, battling bad guys, and saving the world? Role-playing as superheroes is part of the fabric of American childhood. Generations of kids have grown up hoping to one day leap tall buildings in a single bound, save the day, and kick large quantities of bad-guy
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Ego, wealth, optimism, and opulence. RMS Titanic was the grandest symbol of all this and more. Branded as "practically unsinkable," the largest ship ever built in its time boasted a top first-class ticket price of more than $103,000 in today's currency. Filled with celebrities, dignitaries, tycoons, and immigrants, the Titanic
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Guilty pleasure confession time: I read the "Twilight" books and actually somewhat enjoyed them. Now, by "enjoy" I don't mean I'm jumping into the Team Edward vs. Team Jacob debate, but they were an entertaining escape from the trials and tribulations of everyday life. Besides, being able to talk to
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As I write this our house is in a state of chaos - boxes, artwork, skateboards, and other miscellany are everywhere due to the newest addition to our family moving in last weekend. As a result, this week's column is going to be a little different. Art imitates life, and
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For whatever reason, Americans are obsessed with watching people kick their own hineys. Ever seen an episode of "Wipeout" on TV and laughed hysterically? Case and point. Still, how many of us have thought of countless ways we would dominate over some dimwit contestant in an immunity idol challenge? Well, now's
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I have never been even remotely excited over the Tour de France. Based on what I've heard/seen/read in the last three weeks, I may be the only person in the world who doesn't follow this sport, but so be it. Still, there is no arguing against the fact that TDF
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If your little Xbox button-masher can name every skateboarding trick in the canon, he or she is not alone. Many brag about the incredible virtual feats of skill and precision they can pull off, and they even have the skate shoes and Zumiez wardrobe to prove it. But guess what?
