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Archive for April, 2015

Memorable Quotes: Tales of Screenwriters – Part Nine

The First Taste of Success – timing:

(a) “The first few years I was writing low-budget movies.  I worked (for) entities making movies for next to nothing.  It was great because they actually got made.  You finally hear how dialogue sounds in the mouths of actors, and get a sense o (more…)

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Clichés Upgraded – Part XXIV

As the new season continues to spring leaks, here’s more warmth from enlivened clichés (with the original in italics):

  • It would be a shame if, to make sure nice guys finish last, they have to be promised something first
  • No holds barred the shoppers from checking out other options for the limited stock (more…)

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TOP 10 Easter Alternative Activities

For those focusing on the more secular potential of Easter weekend…

  • Set up a chocolate egg bobbing contest
  • Chant at flower beds slow to be showing an appearance (more…)

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Euphemistic Financial Terminology

The financial and insurance service industries in Canada is being regulated toward fuller disclosure to clients about both costs and performance of mutual fund investments and accounts content.  In turn, the companies affected arestudying and materializing ways in which to provide ‘clear and transparent (more…)

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