Author Archives: Jim

The Curse of Toplitsky

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Jim

Perhaps you’ve heard the old joke… “Mrs. Feinman, what a magnificent ring!” “Yes, and it’s a legendary diamond!” “Legendary?  Do you mean that it has a curse?” “Of course it does… the curse is Mr. Feinman!” The story I am … Continue reading →

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The Ten Commandments, The Outtakes

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Jim

The film The Ten Commandments debuted in 1956. Three hours and forty minutes long… the script contained 308 pages with 70 speaking parts. 14,000 extras and 15,000 animals (four legged extras) were used in the production. Once movies started to make … Continue reading →

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Caesar Takes A Chance

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Jim

[The Ides of March. The Roman Forum, 44 B.C.] CAESAR:  Good morning boys! What a day for the game… I can’t wait to get started!  I’ll be the Dreadnaught! CASCA: OK.  I’ll be the Howitzer. LONGINUS:  Oh well… I guess it’s the Top … Continue reading →

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Wines of Australia

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Jim

On a land mass as big as nearly the Continental United Sates, Australia’s geography hardly seems suitable for viticulture.  The northern rim is a tropical climate covered in rainforest, woodland, grassland and mangrove swamp.  The massive interior is desert and … Continue reading →

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