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20100330

A Woman's Place




They weren't?


Oh, pooh!

Don't you just hate it when a filmmaker, nowadays, just doesn't understand what the proper place of a woman in a fantasy setting should be?


Obviously, Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg didn't properly research their subject:


Many a popinjay do agree with Fred.

Witness: Kenneth Turan's vitriolic review of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland:


Goodness gracious . . .


Otto Weininger must be rolling in his grave :)

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20100328

The concept of old wives' tales is ancient


In the 1st Century, the apostle Paul wrote to his young protégé Timothy
(I Timothy 4:7):

"But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness"

However, try as they may, the flaming punch bowl can prove a bit much for some.



It can't be helped.

As I said before, some people...they just can't hold their drink.

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20100327

A sure winner and an all-time favorite . . .


...the flaming punch bowl is often a centerpiece where friends, patrons and guests gather to pour the drinks and make conversation...





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There is still no cure for the common birthday

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20100325

Honest to God, Senator, I say this with respect.

Go to bed, old man:

McCain: Blame Democrats for lack of Senate cooperation

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