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Oct 29 2009

“Amelia” Movie Review

Published under Entertainment, Movies

“Amelia” (my 0-10 rating: 8 )
Genre: Biography, Drama.
Director: Mira Nair.
Screenplay: Ronald Bass, Anna Hamilton Phelan, based on the books “East to the Dawn” by Susan Butler and “The Sound of Wings” by Mary S. Lovell.
Cast: Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, Ewan McGregor, Christopher Eccleston
Time: 1 hr., 51 min.
Rating: PG (some sexuality, vulgarity)
A fine and continuously entertaining, [...]

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Oct 26 2009

‘Tis the season for a safe holiday

Published under Holidays

(ARA) – The holiday season is filled with endless celebrating, shopping and decorating. But during all the hustle and bustle, people often overlook simple safety precautions. Whether decorating a home inside and out with colorful lights, setting up holiday items in your office or stringing decorations in a dorm room, it is important to remember [...]

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Oct 22 2009

Sharing the season’s sentiments sweetly

Published under Holidays

(ARA) – There has rarely been a year when so much has been asked of so many. Families and friends across the miles have clung tight to each other and most have come out more connected than ever. When it’s time to sit down to make your holiday gift list, it’s going to be tougher [...]

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Oct 06 2009

Film Review – District 9 (2009)

Published under Entertainment, Movies

BOTTOM LINE: “District 9″ wins big points for originality, execution and its decidedly risky story and execution, given its pitch as a mainstream film. The film however overstays its welcome and descends into typical Hollywood convention, action and noise by the end.
THE GOOD: There is much to praise in this film by young upcoming director [...]

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Oct 06 2009

The Lost Symbol – The Secrets of the Freemasons in Dan Brown’s Latest Novel

Published under Books

The phenomenally successful launch of Dan Brown’s latest offering, ‘The Lost Symbol’ is bound to arouse people’s curiosity and interest in the mysterious and ancient organization known as The Freemasons. Dan Brown’s book, The Lost Symbol, follows the indominatable Robert Langdon in a race against time to rescue his dear friend and trusted mentor, Peter [...]

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