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City Girl in such a context proves what should be an axiom for cinema: it is not what is being filmed but how one films it that is all that matters. - TStowers via Bookmarklet

In his films, Rambo is constantly portrayed as judge, jury, and executioner in the national and international spheres. Obviously outside the scope of American law, Rambo holds an incorruptible sense of morality and justice. Furthermore, in the world of Rambo there are no moral conundrums, and everything is black and white, with no shades of gray. - Jonathan Lee

"In any event, the cinematic adaptation of First Blood was not very faithful to Morrell’s book. As noted by Morrell in the introduction to a recent reprint of his book, it is perhaps ironic that while First Blood was intended as an allegory to the social polarization in the US during the Vietnam War, the subsequent film versions became metaphors for the social polarization that troubled America during the Reagan years". - Excellent article - TStowers

I am by no means a Reganite however this article does lead me to remind other readers that the country was never more polarized then during the Revolutionary War. And although extremely dramatized, stories such as Rambo’s have basis in reality in many times and places throughout history. It’s all to easy in an organized society such as ours, so removed from our animal instincts, to dismiss stories like Rambo as propaganda. However the at the root of everyman is the ability to act as judge, jury and executioner and it is only our responsibility as a citizen that stands between order and chaos. You should also remember that you could find yourself on the wrong side of town, at the wrong time of night in most large cities even in this great nation and you to might become a Rambo, hope you brought your red bandanna. - Jason via Alert Thingy

"As well as having a fun cow design, these slippers will keep you nice and warm with the built in heating pad that is powered by USB." - sandhal via Bookmarklet

Sorry guys, I sent my message to the wrong room. - Marko Pyhajarvi

James Bond has some cool settings, but even the most breathtaking location is no comparison to what has been conjured up in the minds of those doodling comic book geniuses. From stunning island nations complete with secret hideaways to orbiting space stations, comic books never cease to amaze! - Cee Bee

"The bookcase consists of five parts, the REK can expend and collapse like an accordion." - sandhal via Bookmarklet

"They say misery loves company, but the same may be even more true of happiness. In a study published online today by the British Medical Journal, scientists from Harvard University and UC San Diego showed that happiness spreads readily through social networks of family members, friends and neighbors. Knowing someone who is happy makes you 15.3% more likely to be happy yourself, the study found. A happy friend of a friend increases your odds of happiness by 9.8%, and even your neighbor's sister's friend can give you a 5.6% boost." - Anna Haro

"The research is part of a growing trend to measure well-being as a crucial component of public health. Scientists have documented that people who describe themselves as happy are likely to live longer, even if they have a chronic illness." - Anna Haro

:D :D :D - Anna Haro

:)) - Matt Musgrave

comedy headline - Toby Graham via Bookmarklet

Another comedy headline - Toby Graham via Bookmarklet

"A Duke University study suggests that evolution can behave as differently as dogs and cats. While the dogs depend on an energy-efficient style of four-footed running over long distances to catch their prey, cats seem to have evolved a profoundly inefficient gait, tailor-made to creep up on a mouse or bird in slow motion. "It is usually assumed that efficiency is what matters in evolution," said Daniel Schmitt, a Duke associate professor of evolutionary anthropology. "We've found that's too simple a way of looking at evolution, because there are some animals that need to operate at high energy cost and low efficiency. Namely cats." - Anna Haro via Bookmarklet

prolly explains why dogs tend to be higher predators than cats (inc big cats) - alphaxion

I guess cats creep closer to their preys so that they wouldn't have to run so much, if they can surprise the victims. Also if birds notice the cat, they can't be caught just by running (Unless cats can fly. Some cats have wings already: http://www.ananova.com/news/st...). - Jemm

Lily Allen's new video, I quite like this song and the lyrics. Plus she's looking very good in the video - Rory via Bookmarklet

almost...keep reaching - Anna Haro

Yeah but you'll grow into it. - Chris W

Lol! Priceless look on his face. - sandhal

"The iPhone coffee table features built in coasters, which are moveable and it was constructed from corrugated cardboard." - sandhal via Bookmarklet

I second that. - Nicola Quinn

pics by lakshmi.prabhala - Anna Haro

Thanks, Mahdi. Check out her stream, she has a lot of great pictures. - Anna Haro

i check her stream, her pictures are fantastic. nice collection. well done - Mahdi Ebrahimi

Look under More and there's a permalink. BTW, it took me a long time to find it too. - todd

The link option (under More) doesn't provide one of the links you want? - Brian Sullivan

Yes, that is what I wanted. Just didn't know it was there as the "Link to This Entry". Thanks. - Internet Strategist

"It began in 1933 as a lad's mag of sorts, but Esquire soon had more serious aspirations. It was publishing the likes of Truman Capote and Dorothy Parker, and needed covers to match its content. So, advertising whiz-kid George Lois obliged with a run of 92 trailblazing covers dating from 1962 to 1972. He packed provocative concepts into simple but powerful composite images which would squarely confront the turbulent times and grab the public's attention; images such as Andy Warhol drowning in his own soup can, and Muhammad Ali being skewered like St Sebastian (above). And it worked - during his brief tenure the magazine's circulation soared from 500,000 to 2m." - Anna Haro