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February 14, 2015

Steampunk author Gail Carriger expands her alternate book empire

Prudence Alessandra Maccon Akeldama (“Rue” to her friends) is the daughter of sassy Alexia Tarrabotti Maccon, the spunky heroine of Gail Carriger’s infamous best-selling Steampunk The Parasol Protectorate book series. Read more here                                             […]
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Published on February 14, 2015 17:51

January 18, 2015

Meet Appalachian Outlaw’s Mike Ross, the real life Daryl Dixon

He is handsome, with muscular arms, long hair, and excellent tracking skills. He is a redneck survivalist, fighting the poachers and trespassers with tomahawks and homemade land lines. He hides in the dark, crouching behind trees. Think that this is a description of Daryl Dixon, the fictitious archer from AMC’s The Walking Dead? Think again. […]
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Published on January 18, 2015 12:41

January 11, 2015

Nick Cave debuts new skateboard line with Fast Times

  Iconic Australian skateboarding company Fast Times and intense indie artist Nick Cave have collaborated to design a limited edition skateboard. The Fast Times X Nick Cave deck was inspired by… Follow the link to read the article Spoiler alert: Although it appears that this particular skateboard is sold out, keep checking on the Fast Times […]
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Published on January 11, 2015 10:11

January 4, 2015

Keep looking at the flowers, Chris

Has Talking Dead been cancelled? Read this article to find out what is really happening with Chris Hardwick and the TWD gangFiled under: About Me Tagged: AMC, Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad, Chris Hardwick, CM Punk, Melissa McBride, mid season premier, Talking Dead, The Walking Dead
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Published on January 04, 2015 12:45

December 31, 2014

‘The Walking Dead’ spinoff name and location revealed

Information regarding the new companion series to AMC’s The Walking Dead has been announced, and fan reaction has been lukewarm. The working title for the new series is…. follow the link to read the rest of the article  Filed under: About Me Tagged: Andrew Lincoln, Cliff Curtis, Cobalt, Laurie Holden, Norman Reedus, The Walking Dead, […]
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Published on December 31, 2014 07:35

December 30, 2014

How do I look?

I updated my blog for the first time in a long time. Pages have been deleted, new ones added, and I was able to clean out all of the junk. New stories are being published this year, and I wanted to start fresh. Also, I have a recommendation: The Babbadook is a great movie. See […]
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Published on December 30, 2014 13:45

October 27, 2014

My One and Only Mom Halloween Hack

I’m the Mom of an eight year old boy. Like most Moms, I just hope for the best. Parenting is a hope and a prayer – hope that your child will survive the trauma of living under your household rules … Continue reading →
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Published on October 27, 2014 17:09

September 8, 2014

I am, I’m asking you to quit.*

Originally posted on Oye Mundo:
I am white.  I am female.  I was educated at a prestigious university, which included a minor in education.  In essence, I am riddled with privilege.  Do I belong in a classroom in a community…
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Published on September 08, 2014 17:26

August 9, 2014

The girl and the online newspaper

It finally happened. AXS Entertainment, the new owner of Examiner.com, has finally accepted me to be one of the AXS Contributors. As I stated back in June and then updated in July, Examiner.com has jumped the shark. I clearly stated … Continue reading →
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Published on August 09, 2014 16:01

August 7, 2014

Suck It, Facebook

There was a problem, and I blame it all on Facebook. My 65-year-old Aunt was innocently reviewing her Facebook page and – what! Something that I had ‘Liked’ was on her Facebook feed. Dammit, Facebook! Why are my simplistic and … Continue reading →
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Published on August 07, 2014 15:41