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Whimsical ‘Boxtrolls’ Is Full Of Fun

Whimsical ‘Boxtrolls’ Is Full Of Fun

September 30, 2014

By Rick Bentley The Fresno Bee (MCT) “The Boxtrolls” is an outlandishly funny tale brought to life through beautiful stop-animation photography. The film combines Monty Python-style humor with...

The serious side of ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Seinfeld’

The serious side of ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Seinfeld’

September 30, 2014

By Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times (MCT) Twenty-five years ago — in 1989, to save you the math — two situation comedies premiered, each destined to become American institutions, even as each regarded...

Bash bug on Apple, Linux computers leading to attacks, experts say

Bash bug on Apple, Linux computers leading to attacks, experts say

September 29, 2014

By Paresh Dave Los Angeles Times (MCT) A program that comes pre-installed on Apple’s Mac and MacBook as well as millions of other computers has a flaw that could let hackers take control of the computer,...

Around the remote: Television picks for Sept. 28-Oct. 4

Around the remote: Television picks for Sept. 28-Oct. 4

September 28, 2014

(BS check your local listings ) By Chuck Barney Contra Costa Times (MCT) DON’T MISS: “The Simpsons” & “Family Guy” — Woo-hoo! The first families of TV animation launch their seasons...

NFL Talkin’ Hawks

September 26, 2014

NFL Scandal over domestic violence and child abuse.

‘Black-ish’ Celebrates Black Culture

‘Black-ish’ Celebrates Black Culture

September 25, 2014

By Rick Bentley The Fresno Bee (MCT) LOS ANGELES — Network executives have talked for years about the need for more diversity in their programming. But all you have to do is watch TV to realize how...

Top 9 Hiking Trails In The U.S.

Top 9 Hiking Trails In The U.S.

September 21, 2014

By Kristina Fazzalaro Oyster.com (MCT) With the arrival of warm(er) weather, the Great Outdoors have officially begun beckoning and we here at Oyster can’t wait to pack up some supplies and make for...

As Summer Fades, White Still Works

As Summer Fades, White Still Works

September 4, 2014

By Elizabeth Wellington The Philadelphia Inquirer (MCT) Summer may be on its way out, but you should let your summer whites — especially the flimsy cotton frocks, skinny jeans, and warm-weather-only...

Burger King’s merger with Tim Hortons could prompt tax fight in Congress

Burger King’s merger with Tim Hortons could prompt tax fight in Congress

August 27, 2014

By Rob Hotakainen McClatchy Washington Bureau (MCT) WASHINGTON — Burger King’s purchase of the Canadian doughnut chain Tim Hortons is raising new questions of whether Congress will respond by changing...

Q&A With Financial Journalist Maria Bartiromo

Q&A With Financial Journalist Maria Bartiromo

August 13, 2014

By Patricia Sheridan Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (MCT) PITTSBURGH — In 1995, Maria Bartiromo was the first journalist to report live from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange and the first female...

Hulu Expands Original Content, Boasts 6 million Hulu Plus Subscribers

Hulu Expands Original Content, Boasts 6 million Hulu Plus Subscribers

July 30, 2014

By Meredith Blake Los Angeles Times (MCT) NEW YORK — At its upfront presentation Wednesday in New York City, the online streaming service Hulu touted its aggressive expansion into original programming...

New Day, But Basically The Same Story

New Day, But Basically The Same Story

July 16, 2014

By Rick Bentley The Fresno Bee (MCT) It will be approximately 2 million “tick ... tick ... ticks” of the clock between when Jack Bauer’s last world-saving events of “24” ended and the start...

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