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Storm Surge FactsA brief overview of storm surges, including what they are and how they're created.
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A Quick History of the L.A. GalaxyA quick overview of the L.A. Galaxy, spanning from their birth in 1995 until the end of the 2007 season.
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History of Italian SoccerA brief overview of the history soccer in Italy.
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Explaining the Popularity of HO Scale TrainsAn explaination of why HO scale trains are so popular compared to other scales.
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What's the Best Model Train for Beginner Hobbyists?An informative guide to model trains, specifically geared towards new enthusiasts.
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My First Promotion in the U.S. Air ForceOver the course of nearly 18 years, I have earned a few more stripes. Each one has brought a little of that excitement like the first one.
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Should Ralph Nader Run in the 2008 Presidential Election?An op/ed piece discussing the pros and cons of Ralph Nader's 2008 presidential bid. -
Getting Promoted in the Air ForceAn overview of the USAF promotion system and how to maximize your chances of promotion.
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Night Watch: A Very Watchable, Enjoyable FilmThis movie follows two rival groups of vampires as they battle it out for supremacy in modern-day Moscow. -
Inseminoid: Spare Yourself Time, Money; Don't See ItIn the end, I couldn't recommend this film to even the most die-hard sci-fi fan. -
The Amityville Horror: Less-Than-Average-Movie RemakeSure, there's plenty of gore and creepiness to go around, but this film seems disjointed.
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The Car: A Mediocre Horror FlickOddly enough, this film has developed a certain fan base as a cult classic. There are some positive features of this film, which serve to save this film from being a total loss.
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How to Weather Your Model TrainsA brief overview on the subject of model train weathering.
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The Rhinoceros: All About this Fascinating AnimalFascinating facts about the rare rhinoceros.
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Facts and Information About the JaguarThe jaguar or Panthera onca is the largest cat in the Western Hemisphere and the third largest in the world, after the tiger and lion. The origin of its name is shrouded in mystery, with no clear etymology.
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Interesting Facts About the Amazing, Reclusive ArmadilloMost Americans are familiar with the nine-banded Armadillo. Did you know that there are over 19 other extant species of armadillo as well? -
4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days: A Deeply Engrossing FilmSet in Romania during the final years of Communist rule, this film focuses on the story of two young women as they seek out an illegal abortion and endure a horrific ordeal.
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Untraceable: Good Thriller Devolves into Standard Slasher FlickA techno-wiz with a flair for showmanship and website where he kills people decides to play a game of cat-and-mouse with FBI agent Jennifer Marsh, played by Diane Lane.
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Education or Experience: Which Will Get You Farther?Is job experience enough to keep your career going, or does it need more? Education could be the key to a better paying future.
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Woody Allen's Cassandra's Dream: Slow and Ponderous to Non-Allen FansTerry and Ian are two hard up brothers who are offered all the money they could ever need in return for a terrible favor. The strain becomes too much and their relationship suffers tragically.
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Mad Money: A Waste of 104 Minutes of Your LifeDiane Keaton, Queen Latifah, and Katie Holmes star as three bank employees who decide to steal money earmarked for destruction. Everything goes smoothly until one mistake threatens everything.
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How to Store Loose Action FiguresStoring loose action figures takes a little care and preparation, but is ultimately worth the effort. From cleaning to storage containers, every part of the process is important.
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27 Dresses: A Nice, Predictable FilmJane has been a bridesmaid 27 times. She's watched all her friends get married while she pines away for the man who barely notices her. When a jaded newspaper columnist shows his interest, will sparks fly?
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Rambo (2008): Good Film Reveals Awful TruthsAfter 20 years, we find Rambo living in Thailand operating a river boat and selling scrap metal. He's been laying low, avoiding trouble, but trouble has found him. It comes in the form of missionaries looking to ferry medical supplies up river to a local Karen tribe. -
Invisalign: The Invisible BracesThey're plastic dental trays that you wear that straighten your teeth. Invisalign trays are removable and almost invisible, making them perfect for adults.
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A Quick and Dirty Guide to Indoor SoccerIndoor soccer is a fast-paced game with many of the same rules as outdoor soccer. The field, however, is only a little bigger than a basketball court.
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Tips for a Whiter, Brighter SmileSo you want a whiter smile, just like a movie star? There are several options open to you, some are slow and some are fast. The slower ones are less expensive, while the quicker ones can dip pretty deeply into your wallet.
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Save for Retirement NowWhen should someone start investing for retirement? Right now. Don't wait too long or you could find yourself out of money before you're out of years.
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Is Raising the Minimum Wage a Good Idea?Raising the minimum wage has never been a good idea. Some may argue that raising the minimum wage does no harm, but only helps out those at the bottom. Sure, on the surface it may look like that, but that isn't what's really happening.
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Why We Judge Gays and LesbiansWe judge gays and lesbians for the same reason we judge anyone or anything else. We judge because they are different.
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The Importance of Saving for Your RetirementLiving each day without cutting out a sliver of it for tomorrow is the wisdom of a fool.
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How to Enjoy the Journey of LifeLooking for advice on the journey of life? If I were to boil it down to one sentence, it would be: Travel lightly. There are several connotations involved in these two little words. Travel lightly in every sense of the words.
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Poker is a Hobby, Not a Sport: Defining "Sports"Learn how poker is anything but a sport in this inciteful and entertaining article.
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How Complaining Correctly Will Get You Better ServiceComplaining is an art form. Customer service reps can be allies in your battle, instead of obstacles to overcome. Explain to them that you need their help to resolve your crisis.
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Community Involvement Can Help Your Business GrowIf you are a business owner, getting involved in your community can have very nice benefits to your company. The two biggest reasons are name recognition and customer endearment.
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Illegal Immigration and the State's BurdenI believe government at all levels should be responsible for immigration enforcement.
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When Buying a House, Watch Out for the DetailsIn real estate, they say that it's all about location. This is partially true, but there's a lot more to it. Once you find a house in an area that you like, that's when it's time to really look closely.
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The Ashera: A $22,000, Designer CatThe Ashera is a genetic crossing of an African Serval, Asian Leopard Cat and domestic cat. They are bred for their intelligence, affection, beauty and size.
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The Top 10 Zombie Movies of All TimeTo be fair, most zombie movies are first rate disasters. Low budgets, poor acting, cheap special effects and over-sexed scripts were the genre's mainstay. There were a few that have stood out over the years as truly good films.
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The 10 Best Werewolf Movies of All TimeCinema is packed with horror movies, from ax wielding nut-jobs to other-worldly beings, we've got it all. The best of these is the werewolf movie. This is a list of the best werewolf movies to date.
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How to Clean Your Action Figures: Cotton Swabs, Alcohol and More CleansersSometimes your action figures get dirty, either from neglect, use, or even disuse. If you want to keep them looking their best, you'll need to clean them. You'll need to take some precautions if you want to avoid permanently damaging your collectibles.
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Finding Out the Value of Your Action Figures: What are they Worth?If you have 300 action figures or just two, you'll eventually want to know what they're worth. There are only a couple of reliable ways to determine the value of your pieces. The first way, and least expensive is by evaluating the market.
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Spousal Consent and AbortionBarring such cases as incest, rape or abuse a married woman should be required to receive consent from her husband before aborting a child.
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What's the Best Birkenstock Shoe for Men?For men, there are three main types of footwear the company markets: sandals, clogs, and shoes. There are four lines of sandals with over 30 styles between them. Birkenstock also has two clog lines with over 20 variations.
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How to Care for Your Leather ShoesLeather shoes are especially costly so you'll want to take some extra care with them to ensure they last a long time and look good as well.
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Designer Shoe Warehouse: Great Shoes, Customer IncentivesDesigner Shoe Warehouse (DSW) opened its doors in 1991 and currently has over 250 retail outlets in the United States. The average store carries over 30,000 pairs of shoes for men, women and children.
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Choosing the Best Rain Boots for MenFrom adventuring, to work, to playing with the kids, rain boots are a must. They protect your feet from wet weather and keep them warm. There are some important features to be aware of when looking for a good pair of rain boots.
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How to Choose the Right Men's ShoeThere are really only four basic types of shoes to be concerned about. Dress shoes, casual shoes, work shoes and athletic shoes. Every shoe under the sun will fall into one of these categories.
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The Best Winter Boots for MenEvery man that works or plays in cold weather should have a good pair of winter boots. A winter boot is a general-use boot for cold weather while a snow boot is designed for deep snow or wet conditions. With this in mind, we'll keep our eye on snow boots for the most part.
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Tips to Becoming a Shoe DesignerDo you have a passion to design shoes? As one of the most technically demanding aspects in fashion design, you'll need more than just a few good ideas.
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Speed Gluing and Table TennisSpeed gluing is the procedure of using new glue to attach the rubber to the blade, or paddle. This new layer of glue increases ball control and arguably ball speed, for the next few hours until the added elasticity wears off.
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Buying Table Tennis RubbersFrom novice player to professional, the rubber you choose for your bat can make all the difference. Choosing the right one for you depends on how you play.
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SmartPong Table Tennis Robot Belongs at the Top of the PileThe SmartPong Table Tennis Robot has caused a lot of talk since it first came out. Its first incarnation was the Stiga Robot Trainer, introduced in 2004. Due to patenting issues, Stiga soon halted sales. After clearing up those problems, the SmartPong was reborn.
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Buying a Ping-Pong Table: Choosing the Right TableWhether you are looking to play competitively or just want to have some fun with friends and family, choosing the right table is important. This article will deal mostly with indoor tables. -
Tips for Buying the Best Table Tennis BallsGood ping pong starts out with good balls. Learn how to identify the right balls for your game.
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Wii Play Table Tennis: A Worthwhile GameWii Play is a bundle of 9 games and a remote. The package costs $50, which is a great deal since the remote alone will set you back $40. So for $10 you get 9 very different games.
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Rockstar Table Tennis (Xbox 360): Straightforward, Realistic Table TennisMy first thought was that there really wasn't much you could do to make video ping pong very exciting. I couldn't have been more wrong. While this isn't the epitome of gaming, it rates well above other table tennis games.
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Rockstar Table Tennis (Wii) is Well Worth Its PriceIt seems like a natural thing for Rockstar's Table Tennis to migrate from the Xbox 360 to Wii. This game fits perfectly with Wii's venue of physically active games. While much of the Xbox version has successfully made the leap, there are a few points that were dropped.
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Which Trees Fight Global Warming the BestNot all trees are good for controlling global warming. Some can even cause more warming. Which ones are better than others and how? -
Cutting Down on Fast Food WasteThe average restaurant produces over 98,000 lbs of trash a year. About 15% of that waste is reusable materials. That means nearly 15,000 lbs of waste a month can be eliminated. That's a lot once you factor in the amount of fast food restaurants that are out there.
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Poop Power: The Energy Emitted from ExcrementInside the fecal matter of all living animals may be untapped power. How much energy depends on several things such as the type of animal and the food it eats.
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Are Cell Phones Hurting the Environment?Cell phones can be found almost everywhere people are found. Can all these phones be causing trouble for our environment?
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The Dirtiest Spots in AmericaWant to know where the most polluted places in America are? Read this article and find out who lives in filth.
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Earth-Friendly Waxes for Wood FloorsYou can have beautiful wood floors without harming the environment.
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Is Your Charcoal Grill Killing You?Long a favorite of the backyard barbeque, can the charcoal grill really be killing you? As those coals are cooking your food, they're also sending dangerous poisons into the air.
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The Ocean: An Alternate Source of Energy or Just a Daydream?The oceans can be a clean, renewable source of energy that could benefit all mankind.
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Comparing IPod and ZuneTwo of the biggest MP3 players on market today are iPod and Zune. Discover which one will suit your needs better.
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Computer Buying Guide for DummiesBuying a computer can be frustrating and confusing. This short guide will give you a better idea of what you're getting into as well as how to find what you really need.
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Tips for Buying an HDTVShopping for an HDTV can be intimidating. This guide will help you find the right technology for your needs and your budget.
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Tips for Buying a GPS DeviceIf you're in the market for a GPS device, you'll want to read this article. Learn the differences between models and options before buying a mistake.
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Tips for Buying a DVD PlayerIf you're looking to purchase a new DVD player but are confused by the amount of information out there, this article will help clear things up.
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Teeth: First-Time Director Delivers Interesting FilmDawn is a high school student who is adamant about chastity. When she's accosted by a friend she discovers she has a set of very sharp teeth inside her vagina!
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Tips for Buying Cell Phones as GiftsThis article is geared towards people looking to purchase a cell phone for themselves or as a gift.
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Great Gifts for GamersIf you have a gamer in your life, this article will give you great gift ideas for them.
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Great Ideas for Wireless GiftsGift giving continues throughout the year, not just during the holidays. If you're stumped, this article features some great wireless ideas.
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Double Dribble for Wii: ReviewDouble Dribble is a re-release of the old basketball game of the same name. Available on the Wii Virtual Console, this review lets you know if this venerable game stands the test of time.
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Empire Earth III for PC: ReviewEmpire Earth III is the newest release in the Empire Earth series. This review will show you if it lives up to its reputation or falls short.
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Godzilla Unleashed for Playstation 2: ReviewSee if this new game for the Play Station 2 system is worth all the hype, or if its just another clunky Godzilla game.
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Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 for Wii: ReviewThe newest Dragon Ball Z game is up for review. See the new characters, moves and techniques before you buy this game.
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Dai Senryaku VII: Exceed: Great, Modern-Day War Strategy GameIf you've never heard of Dai Senryaku VII: Exceed, don't worry, because most gamers haven't. It isn't because this is a bad game; it's because it's only recently come to America from Japan. Read on and learn a little more about this very detailed strategy game.
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Asteroids and Asteroids Deluxe (Xbox 360): For Fervent Fans OnlyAfter nearly 30 years, we've finally seen a reemergence of the arcade favorite, Asteroids. Now it's available through Xbox 360, along with an updated version, Asteroids Deluxe. Is Asteroids Deluxe even better than the original?
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Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare for DS: Not Enough Bang for Your BuckCall of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is one of those DS games players both dream of and dread. They dream of finally seeing a great three-dimensional, first-person shooter but dread how it will look on the DS setup. Now that COD4 is finally out on DS, how will it fare?
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Contra 4 for DS: Reminiscent of Simpler GamingTwenty years ago, Konami put out the smash hit, Contra. Over the last two decades, several sequels have been released. Some were pretty good, and some were not. Contra 4 is the newest incarnation of this popular game.
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Tips for Getting the Right Video Game for that Special Gamer in Your LifeBuying a video game as a gift is a lot like buying intimate apparel for a co-worker. There are so many variables and you'd better know the recipient very well. Here are some tips to make sure you don't blow it.
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Timber Falls: A Poor Rehash of Other Horror Film OfferingsA young couple looking to get away from the stress of the city go camping in mountains of West Virginia. The woman is abducted and held by a trio of unhinged religious zealots. In the process of rescuing her, he finds himself nabbed by the same group.
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Lose 10 Pounds in 7 DaysNeed to shed some pounds quickly? Here are some safe and effective ways to drop weight in a hurry.
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Video Game Review: Cranium Kabookii for WiiCranium Kabookii, the fun and imaginative family board game has been brought to the video screen. This creative and highly interactive game has garnered high acclaim around the world; can it continue to do so as a video game?
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Grace is Gone: A Film Worth SeeingMild-mannered Stanley Phillips must explain to his two young daughters that their mother was killed while deployed in Iraq. -
Charlie Wilson's War: A Smart Comedy with Polished PerformancesCharlie Wilson is a wild, hard-drinking congressman who teams up with a beautiful socialite and a slightly unorthodox CIA agent to orchestrate a covert war and have fun doing it.
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Steep: Boring Interviews Turn Documentary Into 90-Minute AdvertisementSteep is a documentary of extreme downhill skiing. It features historical footage, new film clips and interviews with the hottest big-mountain skiers today.
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Shotgun Stories: Memorable Performances, Plot Make for a Great MovieThree brothers that were abandoned by their father start a feud with their half-brothers from his new marriage.
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Revolver: A Trite Exercise in Poor FilmmakingJason Stathem plays Jake Green, a man sent to prison by a casino crime boss. While in prison, he learns the ultimate scam and plots to take down the man who sent him away.
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P.S. I Love You: A Tearjerker for those Who Love Romantic ComediesBefore his death, Gerry created a number of messages to his wife, Holly, to be given to his wife after his death. The messages are designed to help her overcome her depression and learn to live again.
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National Treasure: Book of Secrets: Action, Wit Make this Film a WinnerBen Gates is back, this time he and his friends are out to clear their family name after his great-great-grandfather is accused of masterminding the Lincoln assassination.
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Looking for Cheyenne: French Cinema Worth WatchingCheyenne leaves her lover, Sonia, to live in pastoral squalor. The grieving Sonia refuses to give up her comfortable life and must struggle to live without her dear Cheyenne.
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Goodbye, Bafana: Poor Script Bogs Down Promising FilmJames Gregory was Nelson Mandela's prison guard for over two decades. This film, base on his memoirs tells how he turned from jailor to friend.
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Screen Adaptation of Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding Fails MiserablyTony and Tina are a young couple from New York who are eager to tie the knot shortly after their high school graduation. Both of their dysfunctional families are against the wedding but agree to get along for the wedding.
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Tis Autumn: The Search for Jackie Paris: A Brutally Honest FilmIn 1953, Jackie Paris was hailed as the best new male vocalist. By 1960 he had recorded his last album and by 1977, the world thought Jackie was dead. This documentary takes us from the beginnings of his career to his late-life comeback and the tragic events in between.
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Despite its Great Cast, The Walker is LacklusterCarter is a well-groomed member of a Virginia political family. Most of his time is spent as an escort to the aging matriarchs of Washington D.C. When Carter agrees to protect one of his ladies from becoming a murder suspect, he finds his world closing in around him.
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The Kite Runner: A Must-See Film that Deserves RecognitionAmir and Hassan are inseparable companions until betrayal turns one against the other. Amir and his father immigrate to America while Hassan remains behind. Twenty years pass with guilt eating away at Amir until a chance phone call offers him a chance at redemption.
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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly: A Rare Look at the Human ConditionJean-Dominique Bauby, editor of French "Elle" magazine suffered a massive stroke that left him completely paralyzed except for his left eye. With the help of a transcriptionist, Bauby wrote his memoirs entitled The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.
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Strength and Honor: Predictable Plot Doesn't Ruin this FilmMichael Madsen plays Sean Kelleher, a boxer that has sworn of fighting after killing his friend in a sparring match. After his wife's death he must break his promise to her in order to save his son's life.