Comedy, Movies

Cedar Rapids

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Selling insurance is one of the most boring jobs in the world. But some people’s personality seems to be uniquely suited for this line of work. Tim Lippe is one of them. The most excitement Tim has experienced in life to date is having sex with his former 7th grade teacher (Segourney Weaver) once week. image [Read More]
Comedy, Movies

Bridesmaides

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Watching a teenage girl lose her boyfriend of 3 weeks is a lot less scary than watching a woman in her late 30 losing her boyfriend of three years. The film relies on the fact that as adults we all realize that the teenage girl is probably better off being “back on the market” image [Read More]
Diary

Gates: Europe is not paying for its defense!

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The outgoing secretary of defense gives a blunt analysis of how little Europe contributes to world security. Gates: NATO alliance future could be ‘dim, dismal’  By ROBERT BURNS and DESMOND BUTLER, Associated Press BRUSSELS:  In a stern rebuke, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates warned Friday that the future of the historic NATO military alliance is at risk image [Read More]
Drama, Movies

Boys Don’t Cry

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I knew nothing about the plot of Boys Don’t Cry. But somehow the title was so familiar. It must be a famous movie. For the past year or so I have been participating in a video rental service that sends me in a new film from my wish list whenever I send the previous one image [Read More]
Curious News, Diary

87-year-old Nigerian faith healer has 86 wives

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Other countries, other customs. Arnold Schwarzenegger apparently remarked upon reading this story: “Life is unfair!” An Islamic faith healer in Nigeria has married 107 women. The wives seem happy, but religious authorities are not amused. By Robyn Dixon, Los Angeles Times He fell in love with his first wife because she was sincere and eager to please. His image [Read More]
Diary

Breaking News: The Terminator is Terminated

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I don’t share the politics of Arnold. But I feel for him. He was the American dream. He even wanted to get the constitution changed to become president. But then the dream stalled. He didn’t turn California around and now is marriage crumbles. This was not how the Arnold story was supposed to end. See image [Read More]