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Connection between commercials, news, and other media

By Eric Lauritzen | Published: April 6, 2010
How much of a stretch is it to assume that no matter how enriching the actual between-commercial content is, if the entire enterprise as a whole does not fail at its main purpose, I'm going to be walking around believing on some level or resisting the belief that my money isn't safe and productive, I'm fat and about to have a heart attack, I'm depressed, I'd be so much happier with some sloppy ribs or a triple cheeseburger or ten layer burrito, that the unit isn't stiff enough or big enough, and that even my toilet paper is substandard.
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A month without TV

By Eric Lauritzen | Published: January 9, 2010
The same people who decide what is important enough to transmit into your brain also want you to buy the "male enhancement" pills, the antidepressants, the viagra. Then the beer, candy, fast food, junk food, soda - and oh yeah, the weight loss and exercise stuff.
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Antique Road Show meets Orange County Choppers

By Eric Lauritzen | Published: September 18, 2009
I've watched the Antique Road Show on PBS a few times and always liked it. I used to enjoy Orange County Choppers back when it was new - not so much these days. Can't put my finger on why exactly. Right now I have my Tivo set to catch Pawn Stars. I can't put my finger on why I like this show either, but I do.
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Been watching HBO’s True Blood – first season

By Eric Lauritzen | Published: September 14, 2009
True Blood is a vampire story with the twist that the vampires are living among us - they have come out of the closet so to speak. The storyline flows really well against this backdrop because the whole vampire aspect is made so much more believable that the typical on screen vamp tale.
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