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Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Reality TV: Why I hate it: 1 of 31
The rise of reality television has done a great amount of damage to the television scene. There are many different factors that make this a real black eye on television. One factor deals with the general ridiculousness of some of these reality TV shows. Let's take a look at some of the ideas that are being used for reality t... More..
Entertainment > Hollywood & Movie Industry Has Hollywood run out of ideas: 2 of 40
There is no denying that the entertainment industry is running out of creative concepts that people are going to enjoy. It seems these days that for every creative and unique idea there are several more ideas that are not unique. The biggest problem deals with some of the remakes, adaptations and sequels that come out each y... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball (Other) Why baseball is the 'national pastime': 1 of 18
Over the years baseball has been known as the national pastime among all sports. A good reason for this could be because of how this is the one major professional sport that goes on during the summer months. There are so many different sports that can be enjoyed but somehow it's the summer season that gives people an opportun... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) How to enjoy a bad B movie: 1 of 18
The B-movies of the 1950s and 1960s are among some of the most interesting films made in that these are films that weren't really made for quality but more for being weaker films used in double features at the time. Of course these films were used as the bottom parts of these double features simply because people generally we... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Should baseball get rid of the designated hitter rule?: 1 of 15
The designated hitter rule has been used in the American League since 1973 but never in the National League. This rule is used where another hitter that does not go onto the field goes up to bat instead of a pitcher. This is a rule that is unnecessary for a variety of different reasons. These range from the importance of havi... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) Should the NFL change the overtime rule?: 1 of 13
A major problem that people have with the overtime rules in the NFL is that they think that whoever gets the ball first in an overtime period is going to end up winning the game by marching down the field to get a field goal. The truth is that even though starting possession in overtime is determined by a coin flip the winner... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hockey How can the NHL compete for spectators with the NFL and the NBA?: 2 of 23
Don't let the fact that NHL television ratings and attendance numbers at game have gone up over the years since the NHL lockout from a couple of years ago. The NHL is still struggling to get people to pay attention to its product. While people in Canada are paying attention on a regular basis this is not the case with people ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Which is better for foreign language films, dubbing or subtitles?: 4 of 42
It's understandable that some people will use dubbing in foreign language films because in some cases people will focus more on the action on the screen and not the dialog on the bottom. However, dubbing significantly impairs films in many ways. These ways are what helps to make subtitles better for foreign language films. F... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Who should be inducted next into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: 2 of 20
The candidates for the Class of 2010 have just been announced for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. There are many good acts here but only five of the twelve candidates can get into the Hall. So, who should be in the Hall? Of the candidates of the Class of 2010 Genesis is the best choice to put into the Hall of Fame. Genesis wa... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports Celebrities Can Beckham save Major League Soccer?: 3 of 29
The sport of soccer is beloved throughout the world - except in the United States that is. Major League Soccer has been having a tough time with being taken seriously ever since it was formed. Many people have simply not bothered with it and those who are interested in soccer have exhibited a greater interest in matches from ... More..