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      &lt;p&gt;Cynicism is incredibly prevalent in modern society. It has become a sort of cultural norm to expect empty promises, making skepticism the only reasonable way to view the world. I would be lying if I said there is no reason to be a cynic: We are facing turmoil as a nation, under the trials of a prolonged recession, an increasingly volatile political system, and countless other conflicts that plague the world. Often, glimmers of hope seem too far-fetched and are naturally disregarded, especially if they are only promises of good things to come. Yet hope should not be cast aside.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This week I learned that &lt;em&gt;Arrested Development&lt;/em&gt; would return.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The rumor that the critically acclaimed television show would reappear in some format has been incubating since the show&rsquo;s initial cancellation in 2006. The surprise, however, came when it was announced that the movie would be preceded by an extra season of the show focused on developing the individual characters&rsquo; whereabouts since the series ...&lt;/p&gt;

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