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Land of the Lost movie in June

Posted 01/28/09

If I were to tell you that Sid and Marty Krofft were creating a feature-film version of Land of the Lost starring Will Ferrell, what would you say?

Perhaps “Arrrrrrrgggggghhhhh”?

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THIS is how you begin the fight

Posted 01/23/09

Without a doubt, here’s your quote of the day. Not because it was said in an incredibly memorable way, but simply because of the content — and all it implies. From the Washington Post:
“And in a broad swipe at the Bush administration’s lawyers, Obama nullified every legal order and opinion on interrogations issued by any [...]

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Here’s “an example” of “overused” quotes

Posted 01/23/09

From Inman News:
Meanwhile, Anthony J. Longo Jr., founder and CEO and broker of record for CondoDomain.com, has characterized the lawsuit as an “unreasonable action” with “zero basis” by a “traditional brokerage” with “deep pockets” against a “discount broker” with “limited funds.”

We were told in Reporter School (i.e., the newspaper) to avoid using partial sentences as [...]

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“Dust ourselves off”

Posted 01/20/09

“Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and begin again the work of remaking America,” said President Obama today, during his inauguration speech.
So, just for fun, I looked to see where dustourselvesoff.com linked.
Kudos.

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During WWI, you didn’t mess with the USDA

Posted 01/14/09

(You gotta wonder what happened in the company owner’s office in the minutes before he put up this sign.)

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