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Theater Thursday 10/02/08: Frankie and Johnny

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I have always enjoyed this movie. Not just because Al Pacino’s in it, but I always liked the story… Frankie and Johnny is a 1991 American motion picture. The original music score was composed by Marvin Hamlisch. The film was marketed with the tagline “You never choose love. Love chooses you.” Terrence McNally’s screenplaywas adapted from his 1987 off-Broadway play Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, although it differed dramatically from the original, which had only two characters and was set in Frankie’s … Continue reading →

Vatican forgives John Lennon for Jesus remark

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Vatican forgives John Lennon for Jesus remark 11/22/2008 3:00 PM, Reuters I always thought that the Vatican was a little slow to react to things. VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – The Vatican’s newspaper has finally forgiven John Lennon for declaring that the Beatles were more famous than Jesus Christ, calling the remark a “boast” by a young man grappling with sudden fame. The comment by Lennon to a London newspaper in 1966 infuriated Christians, particularly in the United States, some of whom burned Beatles’ albums in … Continue reading →

It’s a Beautiful Day

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It’s A Beautiful Day” was a band formed in San Francisco in 1967, and was the brainchild of violinist and vocalist David LaFlamme. He was a former soloist with the Utah Symphony Orchestra. The other members of the band were his wife, Linda (keyboards), Pattie Santos (vocals), Hal Wagenet (guitar), Mitchell Holman (bass), and Val Fuentes (drums). Although they were one of the earliest and most important San Francisco bands to emerge from the Summer of Love, they never quite saw the success that so … Continue reading →

On Men and Toilet Paper

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I guess this is one of those blogs where I’ve been taking life too seriously again lately, but what is it about men and toilet paper? Why is it that men don’t seem to want to remember how to change the toilet paper when it runs out? I just don’t get it. Do they think that changing a toilet paper roll is exclusively a woman’s job? My husband will sometimes leave the new roll unopened on the floor, while the current one is almost gone. … Continue reading →

Little Mister’s Latest Video

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If you’re looking for a rabbit that loves to sit in your lap or be carried around, the Himalayan is the rabbit for you! I just thought I would share my latest video of Little Mister with you. The Himalayan Rabbits are known for being one of the best pet rabbits. They are very calm, easygoing, and easy to handle. Himalayans are not demanding, but they do enjoy attention from humans. Their coats are easy to care for, so the only thing about them that … Continue reading →

The best jazz radio station

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While I was driving around town in my car, I kept turning the radio dial to find some music to listen to. Found it. WBGO. 88.3 FM on your dial. It’s a jazz (and blues) station. In fact, It’s the best jazz station in the country. They are publically sponsored, so they occasionally run their little marathons between shows. That’s the only annoying part, but I guess they have to do it to stay on the air.  They also do live interviews with jazz artists, … Continue reading →

Ansel Adams negatives found at a garage sale

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If you love photography like me, you must read this incredible story. This guy goes to a garage sale in Fresno, California, and finds a bunch of old glass negaitves. He pays $45 dollars for them, but guess what they’re really worth? Mystery Is Solved After Leading Experts Conclude Exhaustive Analysis–Final Report To Be Released At Press Conference On July 27 At Prominent Beverly Hills Art Gallery. A team of art and forensic experts have concluded an exhaustive examination of 65 glass negatives purchased at a … Continue reading →

Woodstock revisited 2010

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Here I am standing at the official site of the Woodstock Music and Art Festival which  was held on August of 1969 in Bethel, New York. This year was the 41st anniversary of this gigantic concert. The place is so well kept with its beautiful rolling hills and lush green grass. The monument was difficult for me to photograph in its entirety, so I took individual shots of all parts. This image of me was taken by another visitor. You are looking at what was the back of the … Continue reading →

September 11, 2001: What’s your story?

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Got a story about the World Trade Center ? Here’s a website where you can tell it. Due to heavy congestion, there might be delays connecting, so be patient.   By VERENA DOBNIK, Associated Press Writer Verena Dobnik, Associated Press Writer NEW YORK – A camera in Brooklyn points through a chain-link fence at black smoke pouring from one skyscraper, while a plane pierces another. Papers fly through the sky; some of them end up in the filmmakers’ hands. That evening — Sept. 11, 2001 — … Continue reading →

Of Thee I Sing by Barack Obama

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NEW YORK (AP) — Coming two weeks after Election Day, a book from President Barack Obama for some of the nation’s nonvoters: inspirational stories for children about American pioneers. “Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters” is a tribute to 13 groundbreaking Americans, from the first president, George Washington, to baseball great Jackie Robinson to artist Georgia O’Keeffe. It will be released Nov. 16 by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, which will officially announce … Continue reading →