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Written by Ronnie McBrayer
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Friday, July 15 2011 |
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It happens every time a major natural disaster strikes, and it doesn't matter if it is in Japan, Alabama, Haiti or New Orleans. Pontificating preachers, televangelists, and their minions begin pointing fingers, blaming the victims, and speaking of God's raging vengeance. Even insurance companies get in on the fault-finding, referring to otherwise inexplicable disasters as "acts of God."
Acts of God? What about the crashing of tectonic plates, the inherent danger of living on a hurricane-prone c ...
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Written by Kasey Butcher
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Friday, July 15 2011 |
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As I mentioned in my review of Bad Teacher, there's no shortage of inspiring movies about education. Usually, these movies center upon a teacher who, through hard work and dedication, makes a lasting difference in the lives of students and brings tears to the moviegoer's eyes. Larry Crowne, on the other hand, is more about student than teacher. Unfortunately, when this film tries to inspire it undercuts the charm of its story and characters.
Larry Crowne stars Tom Hanks as the title character, ...
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Written by Jim Schindler
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Friday, July 15 2011 |
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A wound from a cutting remark...never heals.
Rough Sailing(The names have been changed to protect my derriere)Since Matt and Lisa both work, they share the household duties.Yesterday, as Matt was finishing the laundry and was folding a pair of Lisa's panties, she walked into the kitchen."Look at these," Matt said, holding her panties up, "these suckers could sail a ship."Needless to say, it has been rough sailing at Matt's house for many a day.
iPadsAre iPads sanitary?
No DriveWe should be ca ...
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Written by Jim Schindler
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Friday, July 01 2011 |
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A kind word is a joy forever.
TanksIn gratitude for the Army's help in forcing Hosni Mubarak out of office, the people of Egypt say, "Tanks."
The ShackI've seen a lot of shacks in my time, but none of them could play basketball.
Not WorkIf you can't wait to get up in the morning and go to work, you don't work. Because when you do what you truly love to do...it's not work.
I Like YouPhil, a scrawny, nerdy looking, young lawyer, just graduated from law school. His first client was a huge man, ...
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Written by Kasey Butcher
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Friday, July 01 2011 |
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In the midst of summer vacation, Bad Teacher promised to deliver some belly laughs for teachers on vacation. Instead, all the good parts were given away in the trailer and what remained was an unfunny comedy seriously detached from the classroom.
Bad Teacher stars Cameron Diaz as Elizabeth Halsey, a gold-digger who finds herself forced to keep working as a middle school English teacher after her fiancé realizes she's marrying him for money and calls the wedding off. Determined to find another r ...
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Friday, July 01 2011 |
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That is how I feel as we end another year with the election of new officers to take over July 1. As president, it has been a fulfilling time and an exciting time as we see our members growing in their speaking and leadership abilities.
Memorial Day weekend saw our first car wash to help earn money to purchase kits to assist our members in their speaking and leadership growth. There are certain projects that are needed to move up in leadership in Toastmasters, as well as, in the speaking area. W ...
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