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Farewell, and God’s Speed…

‘There is a point where feelings go beyond words. I have lost a real friend.My life – and this country – is better for his being in it.’ Robert Redford. ~~~ ARTICLEURL © 2008, Harlequinade, Inc. If you are not … Continue reading

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Who’s the real fraud?

The Chinese government is taking a lot of flack recently over the Olympic opening ceremony. It was discovered that the young girl who sang at the event, Lin Miaoke, was actually lip-synching to the voice of another girl, Yang Peiyi, … Continue reading

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How Is This Fair ??

When you leap out of bed at the crack of noon on a Monday morning and spend a peaceful few hours composing your blog, beneath a sky so resplendently blue you could almost believe the entire astral canopy is an … Continue reading

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Publicity Stunt or Cold-hearted Stupidity – Your call ?

There is only one group for whom I hold and practice greater contempt than the entire negotiating and directorial staff of the AMPTP, and that is people who wear fur. For them is reserved a special blend of revulsion that … Continue reading

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Twinkle, Twinkle….Faded Star….

Hard on the Cuban heels of that Sequin-encrusted festival of mind-crushing banality commonly referred to as ‘Dancing with the Stars’ comes news that ‘The Donald’ is at it again. There is to be another ‘Celebrity Apprentice.’ I’ll give you a … Continue reading

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The ‘reality’ is, you’re worth more!

In a revelation this is sure to leave any sentient being possessed of an IQ above that of a doorknob contemplating a gas oven with more fervor and interest than is usually healthy,.NBC has announced the renewal of its summer … Continue reading

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