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Mini Robot to Explore Deep into the Great Pyramid

Posted on: August 18th, 2010 by
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khufu great pyramid of giza 2It sounds like it could almost be a plot for a movie à la James Cameron and his dives to Titanic. A team sets out to unlock the mysteries of the Great Pyramid at Giza by sending a mini robot deeper inside Continue reading the story "Mini Robot to Explore Deep into the Great Pyramid"
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Ten Year Old Opera Sensation Jackie Evancho

Posted on: August 13th, 2010 by
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Jackie EvanchoI don’t watch the plethora of TV talent shows that seem to pop up more and more every television season. But I’m very glad someone sent me this clip from one. Jackie Evancho sang Puccini's "O Mio Babbino Caro" ("Oh My Dear Papa") on Tuesday’s episode of American’s Got Talent and blew everyone away. Continue reading the story "Ten Year Old Opera Sensation Jackie Evancho"
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Dick Wolf Confirms No More Law & Order

Posted on: August 1st, 2010 by
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law & order tombstone 2Well, it’s official in every way now. Law & Order, the original and best in my opinion, is gone. No chance apparently for even coming back on another network or cable provider, not as a TV-movie, and not as an NBC final episode or two to Continue reading the story "Dick Wolf Confirms No More Law & Order"
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Law & Order Spoof

Posted on: July 19th, 2010 by
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UPDATE: The video referenced in this post is unfortunately no longer available and the link to it has been removed. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I don’t know how sincere it always is, but I definitely get the flattery part. How complimentary to know someone liked something enough to want to create their own version of it. But I think this might Continue reading the story "Law & Order Spoof"
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AMC Approaching NBC Universal about Law & Order

Posted on: July 8th, 2010 by
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20100706 lawandorder 560x375New York Magazine is reporting that AMC, “home to groundbreaking hours Mad Men and Breaking Bad has approached NBC Universal about the possibility of producing new episodes of Dick Wolf’s long-running Continue reading the story "AMC Approaching NBC Universal about Law & Order"
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Jail Versus Nursing Home – Time To Swap?

Posted on: July 7th, 2010 by
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jzleoben prison cell 3Sometimes you get an email forward that you just can’t resist sharing. "Jail vs Nursing  Home" has the benefit of being both funny, and also contributing a great social commentary on some rather skewed priorities. I suppose in all fairness, the rights and treatment of these two segments of the population have Continue reading the story "Jail Versus Nursing Home – Time To Swap?"
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Criminal Minds Cast Update – Bad, Good, and New Bad

Posted on: June 27th, 2010 by
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It’s a fine line to walk sometimes. How long do you wait to comment on a piece of news that’s still evolving? Wait too long and it’s no longer news. Don’t wait long enough and the information could change. Since I’m here writing on the latest Criminal Minds development, I guess I’m erring on the side of better to get the information out there. Continue reading the story "Criminal Minds Cast Update – Bad, Good, and New Bad"
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Criminal Minds Slashes Female Leads

Posted on: June 19th, 2010 by
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Criminal Minds chairDoes someone not want me to watch television anymore? First Law & Order, the original and best in my opinion, gets cancelled just before it breaks the record of 20 years for longest running prime time drama, and now some Continue reading the story "Criminal Minds Slashes Female Leads"
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DVD Indoor Fun for Cats and Dogs

Posted on: June 2nd, 2010 by
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While I don’t want to turn cats and dogs into fellow couch potatoes, and nothing beats the great outdoors and fresh air, there are times when indoor entertainment has a place. Roaming free is just not a safe option in most places anymore, not to mention leash laws and needed respect for neighbours and neighbouring property. Few people appreciate have their gardens dug up by Continue reading the story "DVD Indoor Fun for Cats and Dogs"
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TV Ad Campaign Deemed Too Suggestive

Posted on: May 31st, 2010 by
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Ah the invincibility of youth, or at least the perceived invincibility. And the incredulity of decision makers, advertisers and government officials in this case. But that feeling of being invincible, that sense of immortality that can come with youth, was reaffirmed in drinking and driving surveys of “young men [which] found they didn't fear dying in impaired crashes but feared getting caught drinking and driving.” Continue reading the story "TV Ad Campaign Deemed Too Suggestive"
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