Confessions of a Pop Performer

A Room with a View (1985) IMDB rating: 7.50 Plot: Lucy Honeychurch, a young Englishwoman, makes her first visit to Florence, Italy in the early 1900’s. There, she meets a quiet yet eccentric young man named George Emerson. Upon her return to England, Lucy must decide whether to follow through with her marriage to her stotic fiance, Cecil, or follow her heart and her growing attraction to George.

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Ladies, what are these behaviors that this girl display mean?
Are these signals being interpreted correctly? Is she interested, embarrassed, or nervous?
I’m a guy.
note: We became good classroom friends, sat with each other every class and talked etc. End of last term I confessed to her and she is still in a relationship from what I know. She politely told me she viewed me as classroom friend only. Then she started avoiding me and closing communications with me via text/email/fb. This term she’s giving me all these weird signals…I can’t make sense of it. Maybe she likes me but she still has a boyfriend..maybe she’s just really embarassed…idk…I need some feedback here..

-I’m a good looking guy most girls would give me an 8.5/10, and a lot of girls like me.
-I’ve noticed she’s gained a bit of weight after the holidays, but I’m fine with that…shes still one of the most beautiful girl in my eyes. Other guys will think shes "ok."
-She choses to always sit near the front of room which is within 6-8meters of where I sit at 8oclock behind her. If she doesn’t want me looking at her should should be sitting behind me.
-She walks in classroom before class starts, using the front of class room door and not back which is what most peopple takes cause it’s closest door when entering, knows i’m looking when she enters door, turns red on the face..puts bag on desk and walks out of room to washroom.
-Midway class break, I’d go out for break and hang out in the hallway…soon as I walk back in class she leaves class for washroom.
-She anwsers the teacher in an unusally comfortable/ confident manner which is highly unlike her from last term in class.
- She twirls her hair slowly, knowing i’m look at her.
- When prof walks back of class she uses that opportunity to turn around and survey class(she sits at front right) and glances over my area.
- When she knows i’m standing near her during leaving time, she’d stand with her back towards me…
- She wears blush on her cheeks now…last term she didn’t.
-She changes outfits very often for every class now(class together once a week), unlike last term where she could wear almost the same thing.
-She can’t look me straight in the eye…

Why can’t she just pretend i’m not there and act normal…it’s not like I’m gonna bite…she just stopped talking to me and its been a whole christmas break and she still gets edgy around me because I confessed to her>? What’s up with that? It’s driving me nutz that shes even nervous around me…i talk to plenty of people during class and joke around acting like nothing happened…and yet she just can’t let it go and behaves all weird…I don’t get her…

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she’s pretty much just still kinda feels awkward after you confessed
It will blow off don’t worry
If you don’t end up with her
There are lots more
Moony_Angel | Feb 05, 2010

Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995) IMDB rating: 7.10 Plot: A man calling himself “Simon” begins a reign of terror in the streets of New York: he threatens to detonate bombs around the city unless Detective John McClane cooperates in a game of “Simon Says”. McClane has a bad hangover and a bad attitude, and isn’t in the mood for games, especially this one.

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What movies has Bruce Willis been in?
If you could tell me all the movies you know that Bruce Willis was in and tell me a little bit about what they are about that would be awesome. But don’t include these, because I know them:

Die Hard (1,2,4.0, With a Vengeance, and Live Free or Die Hard) Armageddon, 6th Sense, Jackal, Surrogates, LuckyNumberSevin

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Surrogates (2009) …. Tom Greer
What Just Happened (2008) …. Actor
… aka What Just Happened? (International: English title: long title)
Assassination of a High School President (2008) …. Principal Kirkpatrick
Planet Terror (2007) …. Lt. Muldoon
… aka Grindhouse Presents: Robert Rodriguez’s Planet Terror (USA: DVD title)
… aka Robert Rodriguez’s Planet Terror (USA: complete title)
Nancy Drew (2007) (uncredited) …. Bruce
Live Free or Die Hard (2007) …. John McClane
… aka Die Hard 4.0 (Australia) (South Africa: English title) (UK) (USA: working title)
… aka Die Hard 4: Live Free or Die Hard (South Africa: English title: TV title)
Perfect Stranger (2007) …. Harrison Hill
Grindhouse (2007) …. Lt. Muldoon (segment "Planet Terror")
Hammy’s Boomerang Adventure (2006) (V) (voice) …. RJ
The Astronaut Farmer (2006) (uncredited) …. Col. Doug Masterson
Fast Food Nation (2006) …. Harry Rydell
Over the Hedge (2006) (voice) …. RJ
16 Blocks (2006) …. Det. Jack Mosley
… aka 16 Blocks (Germany)
Lucky Number Slevin (2006) …. Mr. Goodkat
… aka Lucky # Slevin (Germany) (USA: DVD box title)
… aka Lucky Number S7evin (USA: poster title)
… aka The Wrong Man (Australia)
Alpha Dog (2006) …. Sonny Truelove
Sin City (2005) …. Hartigan
… aka Frank Miller’s Sin City (USA: complete title)
Hostage (2005/I) …. Jeff Talley
… aka Hostage – Entfuhrt (Germany)
Ocean’s Twelve (2004) (uncredited) …. Bruce Willis
The Whole Ten Yards (2004) …. Jimmy
Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle (2003) (uncredited) …. William Rose Bailey
Rugrats Go Wild (2003) (voice) …. Spike
Tears of the Sun (2003) …. Lieutenant A.K. Waters
True West (2002) (TV) …. Lee
Grand Champion (2002) …. Mr. Blandford
Hart’s War (2002) …. Col. William A. McNamara
Bandits (2001) …. Joseph ‘Joe’ Blake
Unbreakable (2000) …. David Dunn
The Kid (2000) …. Russ Duritz
… aka Disney’s The Kid (USA: complete title)
The Whole Nine Yards (2000) …. Jimmy ‘The Tulip’ Tudeski
… aka Le nouveau voisin (Canada: French title)
The Story of Us (1999) …. Ben Jordan
The Sixth Sense (1999) …. Dr. Malcolm Crowe
Breakfast of Champions (1999) …. Dwayne Hoover
The Siege (1998/I) …. Major General William Devereaux
The Fifth Element (1998) (VG) (voice) …. Korben Dallas
… aka Le cinquieme element (France)
Armageddon (1998/I) …. Harry S. Stamper
Mercury Rising (1998) …. Art Jeffries
The Jackal (1997) …. The Jackal
… aka Der Schakal (Germany)
… aka Le chacal (France: dubbed version)
The Fifth Element (1997) …. Korben Dallas
… aka Le cinquieme element (France)
Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996) (voice) …. Muddy Grimes
Last Man Standing (1996/I) …. John Smith
"Bruno the Kid" (1996) TV series …. Bruno the Kid (unknown episodes)
Bruno the Kid
Twelve Monkeys (1995) …. James Cole
Four Rooms (1995) (uncredited) …. Leo (segment "The Man from Hollywood")
Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995) …. John McClane
… aka Die Hard 3
Nobody’s Fool (1994) …. Carl Roebuck
Color of Night (1994) …. Dr. Bill Capa
North (1994) …. Narrator
Pulp Fiction (1994) …. Butch Coolidge
Striking Distance (1993) …. Det. Tom Hardy
Loaded Weapon 1 (1993) (uncredited) …. Man whose caravan is attacked
… aka National Lampoon’s Loaded Weapon 1 (USA: complete title)
Death Becomes Her (1992) …. Dr. Ernest Menville
The Last Boy Scout (1991) …. Joe Hallenbeck
Billy Bathgate (1991) …. Bo Weinberg
Hudson Hawk (1991) …. Hudson Hawk
Mortal Thoughts (1991) …. James Urbanski
The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990) …. Peter Fallow
Look Who’s Talking Too (1990) (voice) …. Mikey
Die Hard 2 (1990) …. Lt. John McClane
Look Who’s Talking (1989) (voice) …. Mikey
… aka Daddy’s Home
In Country (1989) …. Emmett Smith
Die Hard (1988) …. Officer John McClane
Sunset (1988) …. Tom Mix
… aka Catalina (USA: cable TV title)
The Return of Bruno (1988) …. Bruno Radolini
Blind Date (1987) …. Walter Davis
… aka Blake Edwards’ Blind Date (USA: complete title)
The Verdict (1982) (uncredited) …. Courtroom Observer
Ein Guru kommt (1980) (TV) (uncredited) …. Extra
… aka Here Comes the Guru (International: English title: promotional title)
The First Deadly Sin (1980) (uncredited) …. Man Entering Diner as Delaney Leaves
rickdvd2007 | Oct 10, 2009

Veronika Decides to Die (2009) IMDB rating: 7.00 Plot: The story centers on Veronika, a woman in her mid twenties who appears to have everything: good looks, good job and a great life ahead of her. Yet she decides to end her own life. She is unsuccessful and awakens in a mental hospital where she learns that she a short time to live. However in the hospital she meets people who are only ‘insane’ because they don’t always follow society’s rules. With little left to lose, Veronika embarks on a journey on which she frees herself to experience relationships and emotions and ultimately discovers what it means to live.

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Actors: Tucker Jonathan,Thewlis David,Applegate Jeff,Cowles Matthew,Farrer John,Graham Holter,Harkins Michael,Horton Ward,Marcel Gregory,Martinez Adrian,Roffe Al,Drama,

Paulo Coelho's writing style?
id like to know Paulo Coelho’s writing style bec im currently writing a book report on his ‘Veronika decides to Die’ thank you peeps.

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His books aren’t very long. At most it would take you an hour and a half to read the damn thing. Hell, reading the first few chapters would give you a good idea of his style.

corbeaukarasu | Aug 19, 2009

Good, the Bad and the Ugly, The (1966) IMDB rating: 8.90 Plot: The Good is Blondie, a wandering gunman with a strong personal sense of honor. The Bad is Angel Eyes, a sadistic hitman who always hits his mark. The Ugly is Tuco, a Mexican bandit who’s always only looking out for himself. Against the backdrop of the Civil War, they search for a fortune in gold buried in a graveyard. Each knows only a portion of the gold’s exact location, so for the moment they’re dependent on each other. However, none are particularly inclined to share…

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Actors: Wallach Eli,Eastwood Clint,Van Cleef Lee,Giuffre Aldo,Pistilli Luigi,Petito Enzo,Scarchilli Claudio,Bartha John,Lorenzon Livio,Casale Antonio,Scarchilli Sandro,Stefanelli Benito,Novi Angelo,Casas Antonio,Action,Adventure,Western,

What Ocarina was used for this Theme in "The Good, The Bad And The Ugly?
What Ocarina was used for "Blondie’s" theme in The Good The Bad And The Ugly movie? And where can i get one? The instrument that plays a theme and sound that portrays a coyote throughout the film including the first sound you here in the intro to the Movie.

Chair, The (2007) IMDB rating: 6.10 Plot: Danielle, a young psychology student, is trying to rebuild her life when she sublets a century-old Victorian house. Unknowingly, she awakens an evil specter lurking in the dark recesses of her new home. To prove to her sister, Anna, that she isn’t delusional again, Danielle sets out to document the haunting with horrifying results. She unleashes the soul of Edgar Crowe, a vicious child killer, who quickly seizes control of her life. Hungry to satisfy his taste for torturing boys, Crowe uses Danielle like a pawn to resurrect his ghastly “Panic Chair.” Now, Anna faces an impossible task – destroy Crowe without destroying her sister. The solution comes to Anna, but is it buried too deeply in the long dead past for her to reach?

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Actors: Abraham Nick,Soren Paul,Tortolano Nickolas,Seybold Adam,Kim David,Capellupo Michael,Drama,Horror,Thriller,

Where can I get a office chair replacement adjustable arm chair kit for a Vogel Peterson chair?
Vogel Peterson has been out of business and I’ve found many sites with replacement arm kits but the brackets won’t fit. My chair has 3 holes for the screws and the other kits all seem to have 4 screw holes.

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any office supply should be able to order it in for you. they wont have it in stock good luck

| Jul 11, 2009

Against the Dark aka Last Night (2009) IMDB rating: 3.60 Plot: In a post-apocalyptic world sucked dry by vampires, a few remaining survivors are trapped in an infected hospital. Tao (Steven Seagal) and his special ops squad of ex-military vigilantes is their only hope.

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Actors: Seagal Steven,Reed Tanoai,Ashby Linden,Hagan Stephen,Percival Daniel,Midwinter Danny,David Keith,Fontenot Clay Donahue,Haynes Stephen,Iancu Stefan,Drama,Romance,

How to pull boyfriend away from his man-wife and every other thing?
Time line, but first, how my family is.

I am acually adopted, I was adopted by my aunt from when i was born. The day i was born i got to go home with my aunt who I consider my mom. My bio mom became my legal aunt. She had 3 kids before me and lets say putting all her eggs in every mens basket doesnt work and she couldnt take care of me. Note: She is still like this, every man that comes a long will save her from us horrible people who took her in and got her back up on her feet. So then she has another child. My little sister by blood Jessica. And i was about 4-7 years old, and my grandma and mom warned her to have an answer for me when i came up and asked her why she gave me away but had another child and kept it afterwards, and when i asked her that you know what she did? She walked away from me, never came back and told me why. not even an I dont know. Nothing. Just walk away from our problems and sleep them off and they will go away. So she was out in california, I lived and still live in Las vegas, she was with Danny, Jessicas father, and Shad, my brother and my boyfriends now man wife pretty much, and Danny had abandon them once again, shad was pulling jessica in a red wagon while throwing up and having diarehha. and were on the side of the road when Liz, my bio mom decided she wanted to clean up. So we brought her in along with her kids, WITH OUT danny, and we got her on her feet and kept pushing and trying to get her to have an education and kept talking to her about having an education so when she does move out she doesnt have to work 2 jobs and make jessica and shad latch key kids. but no, so now shes trying to work 2 jobs and shad and jessica are latch key kids. But during the last year they lived with me, my mom and my grandma, I had got together with Phil, my boyfriend. then my grandma died. Then phil moved in. kept my mind off of it.

Now heres the time line.

First 8-11 months.
We would talk and he would listen to me and take what i said and cared about it. he would understand it and acually make me feel better. And understood what was right and wrong. Then grandma died.

He moved in with me.
Everything was good. Still the way he was, but the difference, my brother spent weekends and became his best friend. kept him up til 2-3 AM. Then all of a sudden staying up and watching t.v with me till 10:00 PM was horrible and he was so tired even though he only works 2-3 hours a day and he doesnt even work he hides in the bathroom and talks to his mother on the phone all day. he starts being more bossy to me and taking advice from my single and loveless brother who can’t keep a girlfriend for more than a week about how to solve things. Then all of a sudden since I dont have an abnormal growth from my waist called a penis I’m the stupidest bimbo he’s met. He doesnt want to listen to me. I’m terrified to talk to me, because if Im one key off of my tone its over, I’ve ruined the night. it doesnt matter if I came to him mad with steam coming out, sad and bawling my eyes out or calm and everything. Every way I came to him was wrong. It wrong. If I just came to him calm, or if I just did this or this or any of this we wouldnt be fighting. BULL SHIT, it doesnt matter how I came or even come to him now, it’s wrong.

What I’m trying to say is, even since my brother had to spend every chance he got over here, my boyfriend wouldnt be so fucked up and I wouldnt be terrified to talk to him.

You know what shad tells him?
Oh your girlfriend, aka my sister and Robbie (my mom that adopted me), are stupid bimbos and dont know what they’re talking about. Me, oh great shad, is the one you should listen to, even though I try to gulp down as much beer & pot I can get my hands on. And if you can hear your girlfriend and robbie even talking to you, it’s yelling and they are trying to conspire against you and pull you down and make you horrible and they are trying to kill us and take our flesh and do dark magic with it. (Exageration on the last part).

And guess what? Phil thinks just because Liz takes shad over here every weekend she doesnt have to pay her phone bill that she keeps running up, we should just pay it because we put her on our plan in the first place we should just pay it, even though we dont have the money for that, we shouldnt be disappointed in anything and that we should just bottle everything up instead of vent.

How do I get him to start getting his own opinion again and be he logical self and acually listen to me, the person that doesnt drink beer or smoke pot until my brain swells up in to a gray flat ball and to be his old self. the real him. Not a crazy person carrying around the Shad bible and WWSD plates and all that stuff. Because thats what hes acting like.

I want to leave him so bad but I dont I just want my baby back. I know hes still here. But I dont know where. I just want my boyfriend back. The one I know.
Do you know how many months I’ve been trying to fix it?

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Everything changes, and it’s supposed to.Whether you two grow together or apart is largely luck of the draw, but there are some things you can do to improve your odds. Communicate diligently with as much honesty as you can muster. Then, continue growing in your own right, and you wll be just fine. Good luck.

Captain S | Nov 26, 2008

Baby Mama (2008) IMDB rating: 6.30 Plot: Successful and single businesswoman Kate Holbrook has long put her career ahead of a personal life. Now 37, she’s finally determined to have a kid on her own. But her plan is thrown a curve ball after she discovers she has only a million-to-one chance of getting pregnant. Undaunted, the driven Kate allows South Philly working girl Angie Ostrowiski to become her unlikely surrogate. Simple enough … After learning from the steely head of their surrogacy center that Angie is pregnant, Kate goes into precision nesting mode: reading childcare books, baby-proofing the apartment and researching top pre-schools. But the executive’s well-organized strategy is turned upside down when her Baby Mama shows up at her doorstep with no place to live. An unstoppable force meets an immovable object as structured Kate tries to turn vibrant Angie into the perfect expectant mom. In a battle of wills, they will struggle their way through preparation for the baby’s arrival. And in the middle of this tug-of-war, they’ll discover two kinds of family: the one you’re born to and the one you make.

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Actors: Kinnear Greg,Shepard Dax,Malco Romany,Martin Steve,Mailer Stephen,Rebhorn James,O’Hare Denis,Collins Kevin,Forte Will,Armisen Fred,Comedy,

Needing some advice from an outsider…10 points!?
Ok so here is the short form of my story.
I have a 3 month old baby and my bf and i are living together and raising our son together. Him and i have been toogether for almost 2 and a half years off and on.
Our relationship began rockey and my bf has never been affectionate or able to say he loves me. He has serious mama drama with his mother and other family issues that he has had all his life.
During my pregnancy my bf and i were better than we were ever before…almost on cloud 9. Than the baby was born and the xmas season is hard on my bf cause his mother is very mentally ill. He started abussimg me physcially and mentally and i left him and told him if he wanted to be with me and our son he needed to get some help. He has started therapy and has really improved and we have since moved back in together.
But i feel very insecure still in our relationship. He never tells me he loves me, i have to beg for hugs and kisses and i feel like he treats me like one of his buddies. I had a talk with him the other day about how i felt and he kept saying he does love me but i dont believe him i think he is trying to love me so he can be with me to raise our son together. I dont want to be in a loveless relationship and i dont know what to do. I am seeking counselling as well but that is taking a long time as i am on a waiting list.
I want to believe my bf that he truely does love me but i just cant see it. I have asked him to be more affectionate for the last 2 years and have seen no improvement. I feel that if he did love me he would be able to tell me and that he would respect the fact that i need more affection even if he is not an "affectionate guy".
I told him that one day he will want to ACTUALLY be in love and if he ever find it he will leave us. I dont want that to happen as i feel my son will be old enough to understand by than and resent his father like my bf resents his dad for doing that to his mom. I keep telling him we should end this before my son understands but he keeps telling me we are gonna make it work but i continue to feel unhappy.
Any oppinions on this are very much appreciated and if there is any advice you can give me on what i can do please let me know.
Thank you

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walk away, babe, walk away. while you still can . . .
queengina | Feb 01, 2010

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Walk away. He’s not worth your time, learn to save a life.
C | Feb 01, 2010

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Get out. now.
He will never change, it doesn’t seem that he loves you. You will be unhappy, and your baby will pick up on that. Seriously- get out before your son gets too attached and before your son becomes a victim like you have.
Jocelynne | Feb 01, 2010

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Leave him alone cause it’s not healthy for you or the baby. Seeing how the relationship is rocky now, it’s not going to get better because God intended on a man and a woman to get married and not to shack up together. This situation is only going to get worse. He doesn’t love you in fact if he did he would not be doing the bad things he does, like curse you out and getting angry with you, when more than likely you haven’t even done anything wrong. God honors covenants. What you have entered into is trouble and not a covenant, he may not even want to see you with anyone else and still says that he loves you. This is called fatal attraction or being obsessed with you which is a sin, an abomination to God. You’re not in love with this guy, more like lust. True love waits and true love doesn’t get puffed up, jealous, or even hurt others. If he is hurting you in any way, be it emotional, physically, financially or otherwise, trust me he’s not worth your time or your baby’s time. Trust me, it won’t get better.Know this God has a man just for you, he has been fashioned and customized just for you, all you have to do is to give your life to the Lord(salvation) and allow Him to heal your heart.God loves you so much that you’ll never really know or even understand how much He does, but trust and know that the love or God is so much better than what you’re getting now. Read God’s word, The Holy Bible and let Him love on you. You will never regret it and when you come to God and live for Him, he and only He will be a father to your baby and make sure that he has everything he needs and this goes for you also.

I love you with the love of God. Accept nothing less than God’s best for your life. God Bless.
V H | Feb 01, 2010

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This is a hopeless situation for all of you. You can Not make something work because you want it too. He has too much stacked against him–family issues, mental health issues, and on and on.
You can Fix him. He is who he is. You and your child deserve better. There is no future in this arrangement for you and your child.
cricketlady | Feb 01, 2010

Mystery Men (1999) IMDB rating: 5.70 Plot: In Champion City, would be superheroes like The Shoveler, The Blue Raja and Mr. Furious can’t seem to make a difference and impress either the city or its greatest superhero, Captain Amazing. However, when Captain Amazing is captured by his greatest enemy, Cassanova Frankenstein, these stumblebum heroes must join with other superhero hopefuls to save the Captain and the city.

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Just Like a River or My father's Notebook?
Just Like a River- Muhammad Kamil al-Khatib

Originally published some twenty years ago, this touchstone of modern Syrian literature became popular for its articulation of frustrations in Syrian society. The author is a member of the so-called "Sixties Generation", whose attitudes were formed during the rise of Arab nationalism and socialism, and twenty years later found most of their heady idealism unrealized. The novella’s themes are applicable to many Third World countries where traditional values are in transition, and the optimism of the post-colonial era has given way to resignation to the stifling rule of military autocrats. Migration is one such theme, as those of the ’60s generation moved from the village to the city in search of opportunity. This echoed more problematically in the ’80s, as the next generation looks to move overseas for opportunity. This is linked to another theme, the increase in education coupled with the lack of opportunities for the newly educated.
Set in the early 1980sowhen threat of war with Israel loomed large in day-to-day lifeothe story is told in a social-realist style, in which a different character is followed in each chapter. The core of the book is Chief Sergeant Yunis, a father of four whose family becomes emblematic of Syrian society. His career in the army has created a fairly comfortable middle-class life for his children. The eldest son has been studying medicine in Russia for years, and Yunis longs for him to return to the family’s bosom. As in many traditional societies, the parents’ most fervent hopes are lodged in the eldest son, who is expected to provide comfort and support in the parents’ old age. But since this son is absent, Yunis projects some of these hopes onto his daughter Dallal and the dream of living as a large family back in his ancestral village. However, Dallal has been raised to be a modern, progressive, college-educated woman, and is struggling with what that means in terms of sexuality and personal freedom. She is at college, and is ostensibly being raised as a progressive woman, and yet when push comes to shove, her parents revert to traditional paradigms of the role of a daughter. The middle son is an aimless youth who dropped out of school and joined the army, and the youngest is still a child.

Next to Yunis, the most important character is Yusef, a respectable teacher in a small town who is courting Dallal. He is who visits Damascus frequently and stays with his friend Zuhayr, an activist turned journalist. The two of them are well-educated semi-intellectuals who feel trapped in the provincialism of life in Asad’s Syria. Their cafE conversations and late-night ambling around to movie houses and bookstores reflect this alienation while bringing the city to life. Yusef’s ambivalence with life is reflected in his awkward courtship of Dallal, which lurches fitfully along to its inevitable end. These are modern people, but they’re not sure how to become modern lovers. Ultimately, the book is about them, and seems to be foretell another lost generation.

My Father’s Notebook- Kader Abdolah

"Exiled in Europe, and separated from all he loves most, rebel Ishmael confronts his family’s biggest mystery – who was the man who was his father? The only clue is the strange notebook his father, Aga Akbar, left behind – a book written in his own private script." "As Ishmael struggles to decipher his father’s story, a tale worthy of Scheherezade emerges. It tells of a carpet-weaver from the depths of rural Persia; a deaf mute who leaves his beloved home to try and give his family a better life in modern Tehran; a man passionately devoted to his children, who is eventually brought down by their dangerous politics."–BOOK JACKET.

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thanks for sharing ,,..very long struggle … ..nice to share the notebook
sara5 | Feb 03, 2010

Food, Inc. (2008) IMDB rating: 8.00 Plot: The current method of raw food production is largely a response to the growth of the fast food industry since the 1950s. The production of food overall has more drastically changed since that time than the several thousand years prior. Controlled primarily by a handful of multinational corporations, the global food production business – with an emphasis on the business – has as its unwritten goals production of large quantities of food at low direct inputs (most often subsidized) resulting in enormous profits, which in turn results in greater control of the global supply of food sources within these few companies. Health and safety (of the food itself, of the animals produced themselves, of the workers on the assembly lines, and of the consumers actually eating the food) are often overlooked by the companies, and are often overlooked by government in an effort to provide cheap food regardless of these negative consequences. Many of the changes are based on advancements in science and technology, but often have negative side effects. The answer that the companies have come up with is to throw more science at the problems to bandage the issues but not the root causes. The global food supply may be in crisis with lack of biodiversity, but can be changed on the demand side of the equation.

Actors: Pollan Michael,Schlosser Eric,Documentary,

Food Inc, due to the bad econmy people are getting fatter!?
I just watched Food Inc. and an interesting point was made; due to the bad economy it is cheaper for families to eat fast food because with rising cost such as shipping fresh food is more expensive. So due to the bad econmy people are getting fatter!

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It’s true it can cost more, but the food goes much further. Example, in the movie, a family was able to get 1 chicken sandwich for 1 dollar to feed one person. A head of broccoli cost $1.69. Yes, that’s more money, but that head of broccoli could have fed 3-4 people as a side dish verses the one serving sandwich. So lets plan a meal here. Say they spent $1.69 on a head of broccoli, and another 3-4 dollars for some chicken, and about another 2 dollars for wheat bread as an example…you only spend about 8-9 dollars for a family of four verses the unhealthy 12 dollars they spent at Burger King.

I think a problem with modern families is that we don’t know HOW to eat or shop. Did you know the human body doesn’t even NEED to eat meat more than twice a week? Yet the mind set is we need to eat it every day? It’s because the average american doesn’t even know any other ways to get protein.

Overall, yes, the food industry IS partly responsible for the rise in obesity along with many other health and economic problems. However, there comes a point where the individual needs to step back and question what they’re doing and do some research for themselves. It’s our own responsibility to learn how to feed ourselves, not the industries.

**EDIT: Also, I don’t think the movie had such a harsh portrayal. It doesn’t blame obesity entirely on the market. it simply puts the concept out there. Again, you can’t just take to heart what ever you’re told. Sometimes you need to research stuff for yourself and use a little common sense.

I actually think the movie handled this subject very well. it doesn’t force any ideals onto the viewer, it simply encourages a certain opinion. Unfortunately not everyone thinks that way, everyone interprets information differently.

Dar | Jan 22, 2010

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That’s the way it is.
Poor people = fat
Rich people = skinny
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Judy | Jan 19, 2010

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Baloney. Cooking for a family at home is cheaper and healthier. People are just lazy and justify eating fast food. A Meat Loaf or Hamburger dinner can be done for less then 7 dollars with left overs for lunch
sunshine | Jan 19, 2010

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Sounds like the show that you’re watching is just trying to make people think about going out to eat fast food. It’s B.S. More restaurants and eateries are struggling and closing due to the economy now. Even "Poor" people know that it’s still cheaper to eat at home than to eat out. Yes, there are some deals out there, but, eating at home is still the lowest cost. Fresh food isn’t more expensive either! Eating the RIGHT foods can be a bit more expensive, but over all, lower cost foods can be had for all levels of incomes. Prepackaged foods are the worst since the purchaser has no control over the contents, only the heating portion.

I’d recommend that you find a better channel to watch, that channel is clearly bending the truth to get people to eat out more often.
Derrick S | Jan 19, 2010

History of Violence, A (2005) IMDB rating: 7.50 Plot: Tom Stall, a humble family man and owner of a popular neighborhood restaurant, lives a quiet but fulfilling existence in the Midwest. One night Tom foils a crime at his place of business and, to his chagrin, is plastered all over the news for his heroics. Following this, mysterious people follow the Stalls’ every move, concerning Tom more than anyone else. As this situation is confronted, more lurks out over where all these occurrences have stemmed from compromising his marriage, family relationship and the main characters’ former relations in the process.

Actors: Mortensen Viggo,Harris Ed,Hurt William,Holmes Ashton,MacNeill Peter,McHattie Stephen,Bryk Greg,Schmid Kyle,Quigley Gerry,Devine Aidan,MacDonald Bill,Action,Crime,Drama,Thriller,

Would you marry a man who has a history of domestic violence?
Would you marry a man who had a history of being physically abusive toward his girlfriend 15 years ago.

He started being violent with her within the first 6 months.
And has never been violent towards women again since they broke up.

Keep in mind you love him.
And you have been together for almost 2 years and he has never been violent towards you. with many opportunitys to, and many reasons and serious arguments where you’d expect it would happen.

He was honest and open about it once the relationship got serious.

And at the time (15 years ago) he was a drug user.

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In 15 years someone can learn a lot of lessons and become a better person. I am a firm believer that any person can change if they want to. They don’t always do it but it is possible. You said that you’ve been together for almost 2 years and have seen no violence. From everything you described, he seems to have changed tremendously. That’s very good and personally I think I would give him a shot. But if there is ever 1 time that he is violent with you and you do nothing about it, I promise there will be a second. So my advice is just be careful…if he doops you once shame on him, if he doops you twice shame on you.

FeelaMaKeila | Sep 23, 2009

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Nope.
Becka | Sep 23, 2009

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Hell No! My Mom was with a ‘Dad’ who beat her after being together for 4 years, he was a drug user, Screw that! Men dont change, and if hes had a history of it again, i wouldn’t even go there. Love cant stop him from hitting you!
Rachelle | Sep 23, 2009

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no
Precious | Sep 23, 2009

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It sounds like an isolated series of events from a long time ago. Things have changed, he has changed, so if I loved him and he’d given me no reason to believe he’d ever revert to his old ways, I wouldn’t give his past a second thought. We’ve all done things we’re ashamed of. It’s learning from those mistakes and moving on that makes us who we are.
Debi | Sep 23, 2009

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That’s a tricky one. If he has gone 15 years without ever hitting a woman he was involved with then kudos to him. Most men that go down that path never change. I would be very cautious though. Almost two years together I’d give it another year or two before considering marrying him. The slightest type of abuse say a push. I’d be gone because that’s a huge red flag of whats more than likely to come.
Joey &Shelly M | Sep 23, 2009

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Girl get out of this relationship and find someone else!!! He is an abuser and he won’t change! Don’t marry him and be very aware of his ways! Maybe he is different now that he is clean from drugs but I doubt it.. "You Cant Teach An Old Dog New Tricks"….Good luck
*****JuSt_HaVe_fAiTh****** | Sep 23, 2009

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Not a chance. I’ve lived in a home with an abuser and would never subject myself or my kids to that.
sheloves_dablues | Sep 23, 2009

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everyone deserves a second chance. If he is not using drugs anymore and is completely clean, things may be ok.
However the stresses of marriage may make him want to use again and the violence may start up.
You need to follow your head and your heart on this one.Always remember his history and watch for any signs things may be starting up again. Always keep a stash of cash that you can use if you need to get away quickly-every woman should do this no matter what the history.
People make mistakes-we are not perfect-just dont bury your head in the sand thinking it will never happen again. Be alert and if the signs appear-keep yourself safe
obsessed daughters | Sep 23, 2009

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Why have you had many serious arguments that might have led to violence? Right off the bat, this sounds wrong.

However, here’s what I’d say. If you have no kids and don’t want any, and you’re positive you’d recognize the behaviors that would show he still has violent tendencies, then maybe it’s ok. These include verbal abuse, controlling behaviors, isolating behaviors, etc.

If you have or want kids, though, this is selfish. Don’t let innocent little people participate in a marriage where Mom is on YA asking about her guy’s background and behavior. They’re looking to you to make better decisions for them.
Messykatt | Sep 23, 2009

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Only if you are a Judo Blackbelt. ….. no really… drugs and alcohol destroy perception and make people have unhealthy relationships and do bad things. You just don’t know how his ex’s may have been abusive or provoked anger by doing crazy things. People deserve forgiveness and second chances and if you tolerate each other well…then give him a chance and if he ever lays one hand on you…then take the appropriate actions then. Live a faith based life not a fear based life.

This said..
My_two_cents_plus_a_quarter | Sep 23, 2009

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A tiger can’t change his stripes. My father was the kindest man to my mother until he married her then he beat her constantly..we witnessed this for years as young children. After my mom divorced him; he moved on..he started dating this woman; he was very kind to her for the first few years; then one day in front of us he snapped and hit his girlfriend of 3 years and my sister and me (just teenagers at the timeI) jumped in to protect her.

My advice don’t do it. I know you feel that people deserve another chance but clearly you have a true concern over being with him. Something in you is telling you not to trust him. You need to follow your instinct because it could never lead you wrong. Clearly you have doubts/worries.
Freedomfighterforever | Sep 23, 2009

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I wouldn’t, no. At least not unless he could prove he had gotten serious counseling. And even then, I really doubt I could be with a wife beater.
Quixotic | Sep 23, 2009

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hmm. So this was 15 years ago, he was on drugs, and he was brave enough to tell you the truth when feelings were getting stronger in your relationship. You’ve had serious arguments together too.

I would still be a little careful because sometimes when the ring is on the finger, they can be a fraud and show their true colors.

I’d also consider a long engagement, and dig a little deeper How, why, what turned his life around and if he’s really genuine.

Wise people do change, and learn from their mistakes.
glownatural | Sep 23, 2009

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Does not matter. Drugs could of been a part of it but the streak is still there. He cannot be trusted since you never know what will set him off.
mxxoxoxo | Sep 23, 2009

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I absolutely despise women beaters AND drug users, but if it was 15 years ago and he really hasn’t hit another woman, well, people DO change. I’m not saying I condone his actions at all, but people can change their lives for the better, it’s not always for the worst.
ohaii_troyy! | Sep 23, 2009

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Nope. He can try to excuse his actions all the wants but I would never risk putting myself into that situation.
alaska grown. | Sep 23, 2009

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History is always doomed to repeat itself.
Kookychiqa | Sep 23, 2009

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go to
http://violentman.com/community and
Ask your question there… Its a great community that offers support,advice and info from members to people that are in violent relationships .. they also have stories there posted by other members that are or have been in a violent relationship
Wendy | Sep 23, 2009