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Questions About North Korea? What To Read To Understand

Few understand the complexities of the isolated nation North Korea.

February 21, 2013 North Korea's third test of nuclear devices, turned the eyes of the world onto the isolated nation. The history of the nation remains unknown to many. Nicholas Eberstadt, a researcher at the American Enterprise Institute, shares his recommended reads on the most closed country in the world.

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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Oscars 2013: The 85th Annual Academy Awards

Movie Trailer Math: Getting 'Butts In The Seats' In Minutes

Movie trailers can drive people to the theaters or keep them away altogether.

February 20, 2013 Before films hit theaters, they are heralded by trailers that can either drive people to the box office or keep them away. Stephen Garrett, owner of the trailer production company Jump Cut Creative, talks about what it takes to lure audiences without spoiling a film.

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