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TV Show: Candid Camera

Posted by on Feb 4, 2010 in TV Show | 1 comment

Of course you know the premise of the show – catching ordinary people “in the act of being themselves.” Long before...

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Travel: Rockefeller Center

Posted by on Feb 3, 2010 in Travel | 1 comment

On your first visit to New York City, it’s a must. Rockefeller Center is the very heart of midtown Manhattan, encompassing 19...

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Film: Groundhog Day

Posted by on Feb 2, 2010 in Film | Comments Off on Film: Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day is a brilliant movie. Once you get past its quirky premise, that a man has to live one day – Groundhog Day – over...

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Actor: Henry Fonda

Posted by on Feb 1, 2010 in Actor | 1 comment

The one word that comes to mind when I think of Henry Fonda is “unflappable.” I can’t remember a scene in any of his...

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Film: Raising Arizona

Posted by on Jan 31, 2010 in Film | 1 comment

This movie would have been featured here before now, but I’ve already included a couple of Coen Brothers films (O Brother Where Art...

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Person: Rachael Ray

Posted by on Jan 30, 2010 in People | Comments Off on Person: Rachael Ray

“Hi, I’m Rachael Ray, and I make 30-minute meals. That means in the time it takes to watch this program, I’ll have made a...

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Singers: The Blind Boys of Alabama

Posted by on Jan 29, 2010 in Music, Singer | Comments Off on Singers: The Blind Boys of Alabama

The Rolling Stones formed in the early sixties. That’s a career span coming up on 40 years, which is remarkable. But the Blind Boys...

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Song: "Desperado"

Posted by on Jan 28, 2010 in Songs | Comments Off on Song: "Desperado"

There’s a Web site devoted to love song lyrics, and “Desperado” is featured there. I’m sorry, but that...

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Kid Stuff: Pac-Man

Posted by on Jan 27, 2010 in Kids Stuff | Comments Off on Kid Stuff: Pac-Man

Back when video games ranged from the ultra-primitive (Pong) to the still simple (Space Invaders), the introduction of Pac-Man was more...

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Sports: Vince Lombardi

Posted by on Jan 26, 2010 in Sports | Comments Off on Sports: Vince Lombardi

Q. Vince Lombardi has become synonymous with which of the following? A. Winning B. The NFL C. Hard Work D. All of the Above A. D, all of...

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