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I am the Director of Digital Humanities at Brigham Young University. My research interests include web application development, American Literature, XML publishing, and streaming media. I am an avid baseball fan... my sons and I are always hoping the Chicago Cubs will give us something to cheer about.


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awarded  Informed
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awarded  Analytical
May
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awarded  Nice Answer
May
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comment What's the name of the TV series with an Army guy who can control electronic devices signals with his mind?
The power is referred to as 'technopathy,' a subset of technological manipulation. I don't remember a show where a fellow in the Army does it, but if it exists it would be listed here: powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Technology_Manipulation -- one of the best examples of this power showing up on a TV show is the character Micah in Heroes
May
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comment Why was “The Social Network” made so quickly after Facebook took off?
That's interesting ... I didn't know that. Thanks for pointing that out.
May
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answered Why was “The Social Network” made so quickly after Facebook took off?
Apr
28
answered Why did Gus kill Victor in Breaking Bad?
Apr
23
comment What music were in “The Americans” ep. 1 and 4?
Quick question ... I often see music identification questions closed for the reason that they are off-topic; however, the official FAQ for movies and TV SE do not state that such questions qualify as off-topic. If questions like this are going to continue to be closed, shouldn't the FAQ be edited to reflect the off-topic nature?
Apr
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answered What music were in “The Americans” ep. 1 and 4?
Apr
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comment Identify this Disney TV series?
I'd vote for Boy Meets World as well ... it wasn't produced by Disney (although its sequel is), but it was a precursor to the style of show that you see on the Disney Channel now (some have argued that the Disney Channel has taken the place of the 90s TGIF). What's more, baseball was an integral part of the first season -- half the episodes had references, and several were completely centered on the Phillies. See here for more details: withleather.uproxx.com/2012/11/…
Mar
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awarded  Necromancer
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answered A Train Robbery
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awarded  Commentator
Jan
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comment Downton Abbey Christmas Special order
In fact, while they're called "Christmas specials," that doesn't carry the same significance that it might for an American show. It's best to just think of them as the season finales of the various seasons.
Jan
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answered What Object Is Harry Holding In Prisoner of Azkaban (Film)?
Jan
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comment Tv show about another dimension/magic land through a magic mirror
Spellbinder is certainly a good guess ... I remember it being on the Disney Channel in the late 90s...
Dec
22
answered What was the first acting job of Joey Tribbiani seen in Friends?
Dec
21
answered Breaking Bad: What's with Puerto Rico and Marie?
Dec
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revised Did the Man in Black know he would lose his powers?
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Dec
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answered Did the Man in Black know he would lose his powers?