Helmer/star Clint Eastwood plays the tough guy once again, working with a fine screenplay by Nick Schenk (based on a story by Dave Johannson). Gritty urban scenes, a bitter old-timer thrown into a multiculti world he dislikes, and the eponymous car are all important elements of this film—one of this year’s best. Retired autoworker and
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This seasonal song, describing the days between Christmas and January 6th—the traditional day of the Epiphany (now celebrated in US Catholic dioceses the first Sunday following January 1st )—has been dismissed by many as a cheerful, nonsensical ditty. However, there’s plenty going on here… For one thing, unlike most other popular songs, and surely unlike
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Unless you had something invested with Bernie Madoff, what’s not to like about the current situation? As of this writing, impeachment is being initiated in Illinois against the governor, who hails from the same sordid Chicago political machine as our president-elect. With the embattled governor showing no intention of resigning, this mess could actually continue
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“Religious Practice and Health: What the Research Says,” sponsored by the Heritage Foundation, was held December 3, 2008 in Washington, D.C. Leading researchers in the field presented their findings about the role of religious practice in health outcomes. There certainly is a body of knowledge that suggests a positive influence of religion or spiritual practices
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