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Fresh New Year's Eve Traditions for Those Who Fear the Arrival of 2012

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Greg Brian) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:12:23 EDT

New Year's Eve has had the same traditions around the world for decades. What happens, though, when a certain year breeds fear? According to polls, 2012 is bringing on all new traditions that feed on nothing but fear itself.

Contributor: Greg Brian
Published: Dec 29, 2011

Mia Wasikowska's Villain in NY Times Video Gallery: Oh, the Villains She Could Play

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Greg Brian) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:54:06 EDT

When the New York Times featured A-list stars as famous villains, it included a surprising Mia Wasikowska doing an eerie turn as Carole from "Repulsion." Now it sets off the potentials of villains she could play, even if adhering to the code of remakes.

Contributor: Greg Brian
Published: Dec 13, 2011

Christmas Cactuses: How to Make Them Blossom During the Christmas Season

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Greg Brian) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 02:48:51 EDT

You may know that plants are more human than you ever wanted to admit. But Christmas cacti will surprise you in how similar they are to most of us, especially around the holidays. You won't know, however, unless you take care of them properly.

Contributor: Greg Brian
Published: Dec 11, 2011

Evolution of Black Friday: From the Past to the Future of Black Thanksgiving & Cyber Monday

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Greg Brian) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 03:50:48 EDT

Black Friday has a strong history, a strange present and an even stranger future if shopping trends continue. If Thanksgiving might be threatened now, a possible future shopping trend could ultimately bring a blessing.

Contributor: Greg Brian
Published: Nov 23, 2011

Other Occupy Groups for Winter 2011-12: Factions from Occupy Wall Street Factions

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Greg Brian) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:09:23 EDT

It might be a miracle that 2011's Occupy Wall Street splinter groups have progressed as far as they have. But the result of it is leading to more Occupy factions into 2012. Most of them are intent on correcting wrongs that are still in the shadows.

Contributor: Greg Brian
Published: Nov 09, 2011

Steve Jobs’ Method of Thought: Will it Be Teachable Through a New Apple University?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Greg Brian) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:41:05 EDT

The thought process of Steve Jobs was unique, despite others before him having similar technique. Teaching that thought through an upcoming Apple University will be an educational challenge. Then again, the screenplay of Apple's future isn't written yet.

Contributor: Greg Brian
Published: Oct 14, 2011

Actress Mia Wasikowska's Acting Style: The Public Divide of Histrionics Over Subtlety

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Greg Brian) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:49:58 EDT

Acting in movies hasn't evolved all that far when you look at its timeline. Open emoting has long been a mainstay. Actress Mia Wasikowska, however, has turned acting on its ear with emoting through a blank face. It's creating a divide among moviegoers.

Contributor: Greg Brian
Published: Sep 30, 2011

Common Man Careers on Reality Shows: Trumping the Rich and Repugnant

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Greg Brian) — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:23:25 EDT

The modern reality show started a decade ago, but it's slowly degraded itself to showing wealthy people we shouldn't care about. That's changing, however, to the showcasing of the common man career. It could soon lead to watching reality as we know it.

Contributor: Greg Brian
Published: Sep 19, 2011

The Debt Commission Super Committee: Play-by-Play of the Greatest Mind Game

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Greg Brian) — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:06:21 EDT

If you think the upcoming debt commission super committee can't have play-by-play as a major sport, you haven't seen everything. The Federation of Debt Debate Athletics league wants you to tune in right now with beer and pretzels.

Contributor: Greg Brian
Published: Aug 25, 2011

'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' Sequel: The Potentials of Caesar as U.S. President

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Greg Brian) — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:11:36 EDT

With the "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" remake, an inevitable sequel should differ from what the original movies said would happen to human civilization. Along with economic disparity, there may be an attempt to uphold a status quo.

Contributor: Greg Brian
Published: Aug 12, 2011

Summer in the Parks: Photography from Public Parks in Oregon's Willamette Valley

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Greg Brian) — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:00:43 EDT

Oregon's 2011 summer may be cooler than the rest of the country, but it doesn't stop Willamette Valley residents from visiting their underrated parks. Take a look at the parks and their visitors through my photographic eye.

Contributor: Greg Brian
Published: Aug 05, 2011

The End of Borders: Resurgence of Indie Bookstores and Possible Slowdown of E-Readers

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Greg Brian) — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:48:29 EDT

With Borders closing, we're seeing the passing of a once solid opportunity: Creating the perfect balance between digital and print. Independent bookstores now have a chance to take this and bask in a new renaissance.

Contributor: Greg Brian
Published: Jul 24, 2011

The Upcoming Lytro Light-Field Camera: A Cheat or New Path in Photography?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Greg Brian) — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 20:18:25 EDT

Technology in photography keeps evolving, and with that comes the shaping of philosophy behind what makes a perfect photograph. The upcoming Lytro camera may forward that, but only if we let it.

Contributor: Greg Brian
Published: Jul 15, 2011

Infidelities in International Politics: The New Acceptability of Unacceptable Acts

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Greg Brian) — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:27:30 EDT

France and America may seem far apart in forgiving infidelities of male politicians. However, when we compare the Arnold Schwarzenegger case with the Dominique Strauss-Kahn case, we may be moving along the same lines.

Contributor: Greg Brian
Published: Jun 02, 2011

Hunting a Dictator: Symbolic Spying Tips Using Pop Culture and a Fairy Tale

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Greg Brian) — Fri, 20 May 2011 16:30:10 EDT

Ruthless dictators continue to claim they can't be caught. And while they usually aren't for sometimes years, patterns of pursuance are usually the same. The Gingerbread Man fairy tale and James Bond tell you everything you need to know.

Contributor: Greg Brian
Published: May 20, 2011

Osama Bin Laden Unreleased Death Pictures: A New Test to Conspiracy Theorists

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Greg Brian) — Sun, 08 May 2011 03:00:27 EDT

A new breed of conspiracy theorists called Deathers are now emerging as doubters of the death of Osama bin Laden. It's just one part of a long chain of conspiracy theorists who now have a test in trusting the government we know.

Contributor: Greg Brian
Published: May 08, 2011

The Perception Analyzer One Year Later: An Updated Interview with Dialsmith President, David Paull

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Greg Brian) — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:53:03 EDT

With The Perception Analyzer being used on "The Celebrity Apprentice" this month, Portland, OR's Dialsmith President, David Paull, continues to expand the use of his real-time public opinion tools. I interview him one year later for a follow-up...

Contributor: Greg Brian
Published: Apr 21, 2011

Royal Wedding Protocol: How William & Kate Will Bring Royals Down to Earth

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Greg Brian) — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 04:42:28 EDT

The Prince William and Kate Middleton wedding this month may be indefinitely changing how royal weddings should be conducted. All of it should be noted in a rule book so the details won't be forgotten. Fortunately, you now have one.

Contributor: Greg Brian
Published: Apr 11, 2011

Exit the Old Soul

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Greg Brian) — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 00:22:07 EDT

Being an Old Soul is a phenomena that has nothing to do with reincarnation and everything to do with being misunderstood. Meet a girl named Mira Caruthers and her extended journey going from a stifled Old Soul to a free one.

Contributor: Greg Brian
Published: Apr 03, 2011

Japan's Fortitude in Facing Tsunami Tragedy: America's Learning Guide to Crisis

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Greg Brian) — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 18:42:16 EDT

Japan's ancient warriors may be long dead, but the philosophy they upheld lives on in the DNA of current generations facing 2011's tsunami disaster. Now that philosophy is manifesting in Japan while America struggles to create their own mental warrior.

Contributor: Greg Brian
Published: Mar 19, 2011