Filmmakers are incredibly creative, except for when it comes to bad remakes, lazy sequels and incredulous clichés. Regarding the latter, here are a dozen lame things we see way too often. A character enters or exits a house and doesn’t…
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MAKE BELIEVE NEWS: BISMARCK, ND – In a self-referential article by the Bismarck Morning Telegraph, the North Dakota daily reported publication of its first-ever edition with no “continued” articles. The accomplishment is unprecedented among U.S. dailies, according to the official…
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Time is discriminatory, ageist even. It takes forever when you’re a kid; and flies with increasing velocity as you age. Scientists and psychologists who’ve studied this phenomenon propose various theories for the disparity. Most agree, though, that it is not…
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MAKE BELIEVE NEWS: SYRACUSE, NY – Two of the most prominent pieces of flatware in the United States, the fork and spoon, have officially disavowed any connection with the upstart hybrid cutlery, the so-called “spork.” “This so-called utensil has made…
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Guest Essay by Gary Greenbaum, Teacher, Laguna Creek High School (Elk Grove, CA) If you lost your wallet, what do think are the odds that you’ll get it back? This is the type of question I pose to my high…
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MAKE BELIEVE NEWS: BROOKLYN -- A 76-year-old Brooklyn native ignited a cultural firestorm by proclaiming, “I am not old.” The self-referential comment by Vernon Bakersfeld, made at a family gathering this past weekend, was recorded by several relatives whose Facebook…
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: James Gates, Library Director, Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, NY Safe to say, the National Baseball Hall of Fame is the dream destination of everyone who loves the game. A select few individuals are inducted; the rest of…
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MAKE BELIEVE NEWS: PITTSBURGH, PA – What is being called the greatest discovery of its kind may provide unique insight into an age-old archeological mystery that has forever frustrated humankind. The historic find uncovered a trove of little items dropped…
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Let it be known, I don’t feel sorry for older adults. I do, however, respect older adults. I admire older adults. And I learn from older adults. But as for being sympathetic to people just because they are old? Nope.…
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MAKE BELIEVE NEWS: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Dogs and cats do it, birds and fish, certainly humans do it: travel extraordinary distances persevering seemingly insurmountable obstacles of pain, time and distance to reunite with a loved one. But a sock?…
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