January 2009
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Maybe its because my Shakespearean Comedies class...
But, I’ve never been the best with liking old literature-Romeo and Juliet was alright by me, Macbeth was pretty cool, but King Lear I found absolutely dull and bleh.
However, The Comedy of Errors is my current favorite Shakesperean piece. It just resonates better with me than the others.
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Realization: I'll never be able to get a regular...
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Obama's Inaugural Speech
My fellow citizens:
I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and co-operation he has shown throughout this transition.
Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during...
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Once writing has become your major vice and greatest pleasure, only death can...
– Ernest Hemingway (via shoelessjane) (via truthordare) (via boxcarhighway)
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Jump Britain. Really cool short documentary on Parkour.
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GRAN TORINO: Jason Statham glowers at Clint Eastwood, who glowers back, creating...
– Myspace.com Blogs - GAY-THAM FOR STATHAM - Patton Oswalt MySpace Blog
~Hilarious post from Patton Oswalt about good ol’ Jason Statham.
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A self-described nerd, Stump says he has “terribly low self-esteem” and shuns...
– Fall Out Boy: Babies, Breakups, Bromances! :: Blender.com
~Despite my wildest dreams and aspirations I feel this is how I would ultimately end up functioning if I ever became a celebrity.
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Walking out, I had the impression I had just seen the video game and was still...
– Death Race :: rogerebert.com :: Reviews
~I have to say that I cringe a little everytime I see Mr. Ebert make some sort of reference to video games, for their usually in a negative manner. I have the utmost respect for the man and his writing skills (as evidence by past posts) but I find his view...
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The recent carnage in Gaza has left little doubt that within the tortured...
– Arsalan Iftikhar, Both sides wrong in Gaza
The whole piece is worth a reading.
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