The Queen of Versailles (directed by Lauren Greenfield) is an excellent, fascinating, compelling documentary about money, greed, excess, and ultimately what all that does to a person.
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An essay topic -- "'What is your favorite word and why?" -- made me angry. After all, it’s a trick question. There’s no right way to answer it.
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Hard to love anything as much as we do coffee. But Halloween comes close. And where the two meet? Here's our Mug 'O Lantern.
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The Indian Call Center Scam is a "phone phishing" scam where cruel idiots claiming to be from a Microsoft partner attempt to trick folks into letting them access their computers. The experience can be hilarious, but unsettling all the same.
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The age-old question -- should I attend my high school reunion? Here are some reasons on both sides. Which will you choose when it's time for your dreaded (or anticipated) day?
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It’s amazing how far a woman can get with a man through some positive encouragement and uplifting praise. In a way, submits the author, Alanis Morissette’s music has a lot in common with Christian worship.
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