http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:14:07 -0700 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:58:44 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Dane-Cook-performs-his-Isolated-Incident-Tour-in-Raleigh?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner Dane Cook posing for a promo shot in New York. (AP Photo/ Jeff Christensen)On November 8, Dane Cook performed his Isolated Incident tour at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The smell of candied nuts permeated the air as underdressed college... celebrities Events and News Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:58:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Dane-Cook-performs-his-Isolated-Incident-Tour-in-Raleigh?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Guy-Fieri-talks-about-The-Guy-Fieri-Road-Show-interview-and-photos?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner Guy Fieri firing it up in the kitchen! Promo/The Brooks GroupGuy Fieri, the “Bad Boy” of Food Network, is about to turn the culinary world on its… spatula – with his innovative approach to a touring, cooking, rock ‘n&rs... celebrities Events and News Guy Fieri Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:44:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Guy-Fieri-talks-about-The-Guy-Fieri-Road-Show-interview-and-photos?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m10d29-The-Guy-Fieri-Road-Show-embraces-pop-culture-with-a-fusion-of-the-culinary-world-and-rock-and-roll?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner With his bleached blond spikes, sunglasses, and more jewelry than your great Aunt Florence, chef, author, and Food Network star, Guy Fieri, is about to change the role food plays in pop culture. He’s created a new recipe and this one’s... celebrities theatre Events and News Guy Fieri Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:40:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m10d29-The-Guy-Fieri-Road-Show-embraces-pop-culture-with-a-fusion-of-the-culinary-world-and-rock-and-roll?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Ahoy-September-19-is-International-Talk-Like-a-Pirate-Day-thanks-to-Dave-Barry-and-the-gang?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner AP Photo/ Disney Scott Brinegar Ahoy! Tomorrow, September 19, is International Talk Like a Pirate Day, so get out the traditional attire and don your bandannas and vests; it’s time to celebrate like a true voyager of the seas. Now for a histor... Events and News Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:02:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Ahoy-September-19-is-International-Talk-Like-a-Pirate-Day-thanks-to-Dave-Barry-and-the-gang?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Actor-Patrick-Swayze-passed-away-before-the-release-of-his-memoir?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner AP-File Promo photo released by A&E. On Monday, Patrick Swayze lost his battle with pancreatic cancer, passing away at the age of 57. "Patrick Swayze passed away peacefully today with family at his side after facing the challenges of his il... 1980's Movies Books celebrities Events and News Patrick Swayze Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:11:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Actor-Patrick-Swayze-passed-away-before-the-release-of-his-memoir?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m9d14-MTV-Video-Music-Awards-inspire-annual-controversy?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner  Kanye West take the microphone from Taylor Swift at the 2009 MTV VMAs. (AP Photo/ Jason DeCrow)What is expected of the annual MTV Video Music Awards? A moderately funny host? Why yes, Russell Brand will do. A few entertaining musical performanc... celebrities Events and News MTV Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:52:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m9d14-MTV-Video-Music-Awards-inspire-annual-controversy?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m9d7-ReSTART-opens-its-doors-as-the-first-residential-treatment-center-for-Internet-addiction-in-the-US?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner reStart patient, Ben Alexander, left, works with Gary Simmons during work therapy. (AP Photo/ Stephen Brashear)ReSTART, claiming to be the first residential treatment center for Internet addiction in the United States, has opened its doors and is rea... Events and News Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:34:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m9d7-ReSTART-opens-its-doors-as-the-first-residential-treatment-center-for-Internet-addiction-in-the-US?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Jackson-brothers-proceed-with-reality-show-after-the-death-of-Michael-Jackson?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner AP Photo/ Joel RyanWhen Michael Jackson sang, “Don’t stop till you get enough,” in all probability, he wasn’t encouraging his family to exploit him for every nickel they can make off of him. Ironically, the Jackson family may ... Reality Shows celebrities Events and News Michael Jackson Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:53:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Jackson-brothers-proceed-with-reality-show-after-the-death-of-Michael-Jackson?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m8d20-The-crypt-above-Marilyn-Monroe-for-sell-on-eBay?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner Publicity shot for The Seven-Year ItchLess than a week ago, the crypt above Marilyn Monroe’s was listed on eBay with a starting price of $500,000. With just about 4 days left to the auction, the current bid is over $4.6 million, making it one o... celebrities Events and News Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:43:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m8d20-The-crypt-above-Marilyn-Monroe-for-sell-on-eBay?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m8d17-The-Peewee-Herman-Show-is-back-and-breaking-ticket-sale-records-at-the-Fonda?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner From the original productionIf you’ve been waiting since the ‘80’s to see an overstuffed talking chair catapult a suit clad man-child into a fantastic like sketch, you’re day has finally come. The Pee-wee Herman Show  is ... 1980's Movies celebrities theatre Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:06:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m8d17-The-Peewee-Herman-Show-is-back-and-breaking-ticket-sale-records-at-the-Fonda?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Pop-culture-adds-new-words-to-the-dictionary?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner As cultures shift and generations breed anew, the acceptable vernacular in our every day conversation changes. Obviously, the lingo and phrasing used in, say, Shakespearean times, the Wild West, or something more recent like the 60’s, are no lo... Lists pop culture dictionary Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:35:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Pop-culture-adds-new-words-to-the-dictionary?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Pop-culture-dictionary-term-1-metrosexual?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner VH1.comA man walks past. He is impeccably dressed, well-groomed, and confidently sports a man purse, or murse, in a way that is enviable, and although his slacks cover them, you feel certain his socks are argyle. But wait… there is also a woma... Lists pop culture dictionary celebrities Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:44:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Pop-culture-dictionary-term-1-metrosexual?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m7d24-Pop-culture-dictionary-term-2-mommywood?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner VH-1.com If you find yourself amidst a crowd of Gucci diaper bags, slung on stick-thin arms, the owner of which is pushing a child more stylishly dressed than you are in a stroller that cost more than your mortgage payment, you may have gotten l... 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Lists pop culture dictionary Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:59:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Pop-culture-dictionary-term-3-elevator-talker?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m7d19-Pop-culture-dictionary-term-4-screwed-stewed-and-tattooed?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner VH1.comTake a case of love gone awry and combine it with a tattoo parlor and you’ll have the foundation for the VH-1 Pop Culture Dictionary term “screwed, stewed, and tattooed”. The ideology of love has been a source of inspiration ... Lists pop culture dictionary Sun, 19 Jul 2009 08:19:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m7d19-Pop-culture-dictionary-term-4-screwed-stewed-and-tattooed?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Pop-culture-dictionary-term-5--cell-crazy?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner VH1.comIf you’ve gone out in public in the last 5 years, chances are good that you have been the victim or perpetrator of VH-1's Pop Culture Dictionary term, cell crazy. Consider Bob and Mary as exemplary characters. The scenario goes like this... Lists pop culture dictionary Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:26:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Pop-culture-dictionary-term-5--cell-crazy?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Celebrity-comebacks-out-of-hiding-and-back-in-mass-media?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner  According to Wired.com, on June 25, 2009, 30% of all Tweets mentioned Michael Jackson’s death in some way, a remarkable number that not only comments on Twitter’s invasion of social communication but also the impact the iconic pop s... 1980's Reality Shows Books Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:14:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Celebrity-comebacks-out-of-hiding-and-back-in-mass-media?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Transformers-Revenge-of-the-Fallen-gives-SkyMall-a-shoutout?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner (AP Photo/Delta Air Lines, James Morgan)“Keep working or you won’t get your Christmas bonus! You want to be able to afford those new teeth you saw in SkyMall, right?”- John Turturro’s character in Transformers: Revenge of the ... 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The fashion industry is ever-revolving from past fads to future trends and back again, so it isn’t overly surprising when you find yourself wishing you st... 1980's Movies Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:26:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15972-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Back-to-the-80s-or-blockbuster-busts?cid=exrss-Raleigh-Pop-Culture-Examiner