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True/False Music Coverage

February 28, 2013 6:41 pm by

Here’s where you can find all of Vox’s True/False music coverage!

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The Disney deal is probably one of the greatest things to happen to Netflix in a long time. Now some of the best Disney movies are available to stream instantly. Obviously there were some that got left off the list (ahem…Lion King), but this is a pretty decent start.

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Click This: Temple Run 2

January 18, 2013 11:00 am by

f the Temple Run app was starting to bore you, the app’s sequel, Temple Run 2, offers a new location, much better graphics and a few new features.

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Leverage Season 5 finale

December 13, 2012 4:00 pm by

The show Leverage might be ending after its season finale on December 25. Executive producer/director Dean Devlin said the writers have written the season 5 finale the way they would want the show to end even though they aren’t sure if season 6 has been officially canceled.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, even in the world of entertainment. Here’s my list of my five favorite Christmas movies of all time.

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Egg Holiday Ornaments

December 3, 2012 3:00 pm by

At a Christmas party this past weekend, I learned about a nifty way to make ornaments out of eggs. They’re pretty easy to make, but the project will go better for you if you have strong lungs and a resistance to salmonella.

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WiFi in The District

November 30, 2012 9:00 am by

Right now, the Downtown Community Improvement District (CID) is accepting proposals for a project that will install WiFi in certain areas of the The District. WiFi in downtown? Awesome!

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Check out these recent action movies that you can watch right on your laptop if you have a Netflix account.

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Black Friday Online

November 20, 2012 11:00 am by

If crowds, pushing and shoving and getting up before dawn is your thing, then Black Friday is your kind of day. However, what if you want the sales without leaving your house? Thankfully, there’s the internet and Black Friday online deals.

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Thanksgiving-themed TV episodes

November 19, 2012 3:00 pm by

This week, as you prepare to chow down on turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce and think about what you’re thankful for, don’t forget these TV episodes.

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It’s that time of year when Columbia’s weather becomes very bipolar…actually it’s more like “quadpolar” because it’s possible to experience all four seasons in one day. It’s hard to know what turn the fickle weather might take, and you can barely trust the weather predictions. Here are some tips to be prepared for whatever Columbia’s weather might throw at you.

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Upper Crust Thanksgiving Meals

November 14, 2012 7:00 pm by

Cooking. It’s not for everyone. Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that puts a lot of emphasis on food. For those who can’t cook, Upper Crust is offering Thanksgiving to-go meals.

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TV Shows Ending this Season

November 7, 2012 2:00 pm by

For me, there’s something about saying goodbye to a show that’s akin to saying goodbye to a pet. You’ve watched the show develop. You’ve learned its quirks, its good habits, its bad habits. It’ll make you laugh and frustrate you. Unfortunately, all TV shows must end.

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Ragtag has robots! Ragtag announced today that it met it’s goal of raising $80,000 to pay for a digital projection system. The pledge campaign started back in September, after Hollywood studios announced that they would no longer be distributing movies on film.

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Polling sites along bus routes

November 5, 2012 8:00 pm by

Tomorrow is Election Day! Whether you plan to vote for Romney or Obama, McCaskill or Akin, or any of those local politicians, there are several polling stations around Columbia, and there are bus routes to get there.

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This month’s Netflix finds are all about comedians. You could go to Déjá Vu and pay to see someone perform, or you can save your money (besides the monthly Netflix fee) and watch stellar comedians in the comfort of your own home.

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Consoling Cardinals fans

October 25, 2012 9:00 am by

During the postseason, I couldn’t get away from people talking about the St. Louis Cardinals. It’s to be expected being this close to St. Louis. Then, Monday night, the Giants thoroughly trounced the Cardinals and eliminated their shot at the World Series championship. If you’ve got a Cardinals fan in your life, he or she is undoubtedly devastated. Here are some conversation topics to cheer them up.

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Halloween TV episodes

October 24, 2012 12:00 pm by

With Christmas-themed TV episodes, it all boils down to family, love and goodwill towards man. Halloween TV specials have the potential to do so much more. There are going sure be tons of Halloween-themed episodes, but here are my picks for sitcoms.

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Movies in five seconds

October 20, 2012 11:15 am by

Wouldn’t it be nice if someone summed up some of your favorite movies in a funny and slightly irreverent way? The makers of the “movies in five seconds” YouTube videos don’t exactly stay true to the five-second rule, but you won’t really mind.

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Dry skin remedies

October 19, 2012 10:00 am by

I love cold weather, but my skin rebels against the icy winter temperatures by drying up like a raisin and creating unsightly gray patches on my skin. Here are a few tips to prevent your skin from growing reptilian scales in the cold.

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