Dancing to the tune(s) of life
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Books – We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand." --Randy Pausch A lot of professors give talks titled "The Last Lecture." Professors are asked to consider their demise and to ruminate on what matters most to them.
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Voted for on May 10, 2008 10:35pm
Books – In his book, "Overthrow," Stephen Kinzer surveyed 16 cases, starting with the overthrow of the native queen of Hawaii in 1893, in which Washington has played the regime change card.
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Books – We all know Nixon was nasty. A stunning new book argues that he was also the grandfather of today's politics of hate.
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Music – The apparent danger of rock'n'roll draws actresses like Scarlett Johansson, says Nick Hasted. Shame they can't all sing
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Voted for on May 10, 2008 10:34pm
Music – Hailing from Cumbria (UK), Elaine traveled Europe extensively as a busker before she began composing and recording her own songs. Her distinctive voice encapsulates haunting lyrics painting beautiful songscapes of the Cumbrian countryside, her lyrics tempered by social comment and satirical humor that lends a unique sharpness to her performances.
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Music – Bloodsimple is a good metal band.The images that are with the song are graphic.Bottom line,War Sucks !!
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Movies – The jokes have been wearily predictable. The news that Harrison Ford is to return to the silver screen as Indiana Jones, some 18 years after what was billed as his Last Crusade, has prompted a deluge of dodgy ageist puns. The 66-year-old star is ironically rebranded as Indefatigable Jones,
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Voted for on May 10, 2008 10:33pm
Movies – Do you know about "one night at call center" ? No, then let me tell you, it is an English novel written by Chetan Bhagat. Chetan Bhagat is an IIT graduate, working in Goldman Sachs. This is his second novel after "5 point someone". He is regarded as the best selling Indian novelist of modern times.
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Art & Design – Amazing Body Art... 11 amazing pictures on hands
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Voted for on May 10, 2008 10:32pm
Family – On this 100th anniversary of Mother's Day, the woman credited with creating one of the world's most celebrated holidays probably wouldn't be pleased with all the flowers, candy or gifts.
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Voted for on May 10, 2008 10:28pm
Money – OPEC has maintained all along that the market is well supplied with oil and conditions don't call for an increase in output. They say oil prices are rising due to a weak US dollar and because speculators are driving up prices.
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Voted for on May 10, 2008 10:28pm
Food – Good weather will help the world's farmers reap record wheat and rice crops this year, the U.S. government said on Friday, which should allay fears of shortages and help bring prices down from current high levels.
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Voted for on May 10, 2008 10:28pm
Men – Okay guys, here it is ââ;¬" one stop shopping (tips) for the love of your life and super mom extraordinaire. If these ideas seem out of your creative league, consider how many lunches she packs each year, how much throw-up she cleans up, fist fights she ceases and wounds she soothesââ;¬&A
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Voted for on May 10, 2008 10:28pm
Politics – A true story *and* a bible story about a man who murders his own conscience in order to try to get elected President. Once tortured, he denounces torture only to one day embrace it in a fit of pandering that would make Santa Claus himself vomit with rage. Genesis 4 upgrade, Service Pack 3.14159.6132A
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Voted for on May 10, 2008 10:28pm
Art & Design – There is nothing like a photograph. It captures a moment. A smile. A place. A piece of time, perfectly captured and there to enjoy every time you walk past it. Photographs can make people who are far away a part of our daily lives.
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Voted for on May 10, 2008 10:28pm