Game of Thrones
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Could A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms represent a legitimate heir to HBO’s Game of Thrones legacy?
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Following the success of HBO’s Game of Thrones, various adaptations of George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire universe have been rumoured to be in the works. The first prequel series, House of the Dragon, premiered in August of 2022. In 2025, there will be a new series ready to stream. A…
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Grasping the art of handshaking
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Some have firm ones, while others have flimsy ones. Others are too long, while some are too hard. Many are just right. Handshakes — chances are we have all experienced one. But how did the handshake come about? As Darryl Burgwin, communications professor at Wilfrid Laurier University, explained, the handshake is a popular and an…
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Excessive violence in TV sells
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Television audiences today are given the luxury to choose precisely what they want to watch, whenever they want to see it. We have the gift of choice and selection, which means we have an endless stream of continuous entertainment at our fingertips.
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