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Will services like Netflix and Hulu be the Blockbuster of the future?
Soon, Blockbuster stores like this one will be harder to find. Dish network announced that they are closing 300 Blockbuster stores. Is digital streaming replacing DVDs? Credit: Scott Olson/Getty...
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How do you handle your sick days?
Do you work remotely when you're home sick from your job? Credit: William Brawley/Flickr Creative CommonsIn the pre-digital days it was okay to just stay home, eat chicken soup, curl up in bed and...
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Is Egypt on the verge of collapse again?
Egyptian protesters shout slogans in Cairo's landmark Tahrir square on November 30, 2012, as they protest against a decree by President Mohamed Morsi granting himself broad powers that shield his...
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Are human beings headed for extinction?
Over a period of six orbits on on February 3, 2012, the recently launched Suomi NPP satellite provided the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instrument enough time to gather the pixels...
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Sibling rivalry and the “SuperBro-wl”
Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the San Francisco 49ers gets a laugh from Field Judge Jim Quirk during an NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium on October 29, 2012 in...
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Lawrence Wright’s 'Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood & the Prison of Belief'
Lawrence Wright's book "Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood & the Prison of Belief" is so controversial it won't be published in the UK and Canada.Hollywood denizens know best that Scientology is...
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The power of persuasion in the politics of guns
Former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, pauses while speaking during a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill January 30, 2013 in Washington, DC. The committee held the hearings to...
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The psychology and legality of the Manti Te’o hoax
Linebacker Manti Te'o of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish works out at IMG Academy on January 23, 2013 in Bradenton, Florida. Credit: J. Meric/Getty ImagesAfter many twists and turns, it looks like the...
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Oscar-nominated Israeli documentary 'The Gatekeepers'
Filmmaker Dror Moreh, director of "The Gatekeepers" Credit: Larry Busacca/Getty ImagesIsraeli filmmaker Dror Moreh set out with an immodest proposal. He wanted on-camera interviews with all the former...
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In the wake of XGames Snowmobiler Caleb Moore’s death, are extreme sports too...
Racers compete in the first round of Snowmobile Snocross at Winter X Games Aspen 2013 at Buttermilk Mountain on January 27, 2013 in Aspen, Colorado. Credit: Doug Pensinger/Getty ImagesLast Thursday, at...
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Naomi Watts does 'The Impossible'
Actress Naomi Watts poses with actor Tom Holland, her son in "The Impossible" Credit: Jason Merritt/Getty ImagesShe says she “never gets recognized” on the street, but chances are if you’ve seen...
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Education leaders debate the future of public higher education in California
Brice Harris responds to a question during a news conference where he was announced as the new chancellor of the California Community Colleges system, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, in Sacramento, Calif....
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FilmWeek: Bullet to the Head, Girls Against Boys, Warm Bodies and more
Screenshot from "Paperman," a Disney short. Larry is joined by KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell, Henry Sheehan and Charles Solomon to review the week’s new film releases including Bullet to the Head,...
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'Young Turks' recaptures L.A.'s old art scene
"Young Turks" has a one-week run at the Downtown Independent Theatre, starting February 8th. Credit: Young TurksDowntown LA has had a vibrant arts scene since at least the mid-1970s, but it’s changed a...
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Toll lanes on the 10 and 110: Wide Open Spaces or Cash Grab?
ExpressLanes on the I-10 open on February 23, 2013. Credit: Screenshot via MetroExpressLanes.net On February 23rd Metro ExpressLanes opens the HOT (High Occupancy Toll) lanes on the I-10 freeway. The...
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The Super Bowl scores a touchdown for social media activity
A general view of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome after a sudden power outage that lasted 34 minutes in the second half during Super Bowl XLVII between the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers at...
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Cardinal Mahony’s explanation of child sex abuse scandal
Cardinal Roger Mahony leads Christmas mass at The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels December 25, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Credit: Eric Thayer/Getty ImagesRetired Cardinal Roger Mahony...
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Whittier vs. Los Angeles County on oil
Should the recently acquired Whittier preserve be allowed to drill for oil? Credit: MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty ImagesLast Thursday, the city of Whittier made a bold move regarding a local nature preserve....
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Why your two-year old tells little lies
Why does your two-year old tell little lies? Credit: Flickr/Lester Public LibraryAnyone who spends time with toddlers know they can have active imaginations. Now a study shows some children as young as...
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The millennial vote in 2016
Looking forward to the 2016 election Credit: JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty ImagesLooking forward to the next presidential election, some big names have been bandied about. Even before the 2012 race was over,...
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