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It seems like lately there has been a shortage on new TV. Courtesy of Wired
It seems like lately there has been a shortage on new TV.

Couch Potato: Is there anything new on TV?

The answer to that question is no. Imagine finishing all your homework before 10 p.m. on Thursday night so you can watch “Scandal.” You're eagerly waiting in front of the TV tuned to ABC and instead of Kerry Washington and Tony Goldwyn's affair; you see a rerun of a show you have never heard of.

Couch Potato: Onward with "Awkward"

"Awkward" is back! And …there's a pregnancy? But wait, let's rewind.

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NBA Hall-of-famer Adrian Dantley speaks on his current work as a crossing guard (VIDEO)

Former NBA All-Star Adrian Dantley, inducted into the basketball hall of fame in 2008, now helps kids cross the street at Eastern Middle School and New Hampshire Estates Elementary School in Silver Spring, MD. A DC native, Dantley has found his way back to his roots.

Mr. Allen: no jokes (VIDEO)

"Stevie killed the teacher, Stevie killed the teacher!" And so goes one of math teacher Ty Allen's most legendary stories. But don't let his colorful personality and humorous anecdotes give you the wrong impression about his classroom: his class is no joke. Allen has found the perfect combination of fun, entertainment, discipline and math and combined it into one unique teaching style.

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"Oblivion" fails to obliterate

"Tron: Legacy" director Joseph Kosinski is back with another sci-fi film, but unfortunately the product is abysmal and mediocre. Although the film has ample star power with versatile actors such as Morgan Freeman and Tom Cruise, Oblivion simply lacks any kind of "wow" factor.

The Blair Boogie: Local concerts this spring and summer

These are all popular artists whose concerts are sure to put you in a better mood. Whether you like the music or you do not know the musicians too well, the concert atmosphere is sure to put you in a good frame of mind. Keep reading if you are interested in attending shows at Merriweather Post Pavilion, the Verizon Center or Jiffy Lube Live.

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The sandwich showdown

There was a time when sandwiches were simple: just two slices of bread and your choice of peanut butter and jelly or lunchmeat. But today’s sandwiches come in all shapes, flavors and price ranges. Whether you want it cold, hot, vegetarian or beefy, there’s a kind of sandwich out there for us all.

Picking pies for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is three days away and many Blazers are already preparing for the subsequent food coma. Who can resist a plate full of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce?

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SilverStyle: Last minute prom dress options

It’s prom season. You have everything picked out already: your date, your hair, your makeup, your ride, your dinner… but wait! What are you going to wear? No need to worry. If you still have not found the perfect prom dress, SCO's experts are here to help you find your dream dress.

SilverStyle: Festival Fashion

The past few weekends, young celebrities and socialites took over Twitter and Instagram with Coachella tweets and pictures, putting everyone in the mood for summer concerts.

SilverStyle: British Vogue improves models' working conditions

British Vogue became one of the first major fashion publications to recognize the need for the regulation of models' employment by signing a 10 point Code of Conduct developed by Equity, a UK trade union.

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