You may have noticed something missing below. I am having trouble with my mouse. Sometimes my "cut" and "paste" commands don't take. And, yes, I should always proof read. Oops!

Howdy Adventureland Friends:

It has been a downer week. Actually, it has been a downer 6-weeks. We have lost out 3 houses that we had our eye on. Oh well, better luck next time.

Christmas will be a downer too. The entire family is strapped. In fact, if not for various point programs, I would not be Christmas shopping at all.

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3 BIG STARS LIFT BOX OFFICE
 
Denzel Washington & Russell Crowe's "American Gangster" took in $46.3 million to lead the box office, with Jerry Seinfeld's "Bee Movie" following with $39.1 million. Together, they revitalized Hollywood's autumn.

"It took 3 of the biggest stars in the world to get the box office back on track, and they did it in high style with 2 totally different kinds of movies," said Paul Dergarabedian of Media By Numbers. "You had an R-rated movie and a PG-rated movie bringing in a really diverse audience."

After 6-straight weekends of declining revenues, overall business rose, with the top-12 movies taking in $127.2 million, up 12% from the same weekend last year, when "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan" was No. 1 with $26.5 million.

Universal's "American Gangster," directed by Ridley Scott and starring Washington as Harlem drug lord Frank Lucas and Crowe as a Jersey cop on his trail, rode a wave of acclaim and Academy Awards buzz to debut at the top of the box office.
 
Audiences had been relatively disinterested this fall in serious R-rated films. Many of the earlier movies were box-office underachievers despite critical praise, but "American Gangster" landed good reviews and packed theaters.

"American Gangster" was the biggest opening ever for the film's 2 stars. Crowe's previous best was $34.8 million for "Gladiator," also directed by Scott, while Washington's was $29 million for "Inside Man."

"These are 2 great actors telling this true story of Frank Lucas," said Nikki Rocco, head of distribution at Universal. "You couldn't have picked a better cast."

DreamWorks and Paramount's "Bee Movie" features Seinfeld in his first big project since his sit-com went off the air 9 years ago. Co-written by Seinfeld, the movie has him providing the voice of a bee who sues humanity for stealing his species' honey.

"Bee Movie" owned the family crowd, and studio executives said they expect the movie to hold up well through the holidays. It does face direct competition this weekend with Warner Bros. "Fred Claus," starring Vince Vaughn as Santa's brother and Paul Giamatti as St. Nick.

"We look forward to seeing how it plays out, but it really looks like there's some strong playing time ahead for both movies," said Anne Globe, head of marketing for DreamWorks.

The weekend's other new wide release - New Line's
"Martian Child," starring John Cusack as a widower adopting a troubled boy - opened with $3.65 million, finishing at No. 7.

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Media By Numbers:

01) "American Gangster" @ $46.3 million.
02) "Bee Movie" @ $39.1 million.
03) "Saw IV" @ $11 million.
04) "Dan in Real Life" @ $8.1 million.
05) "30 Days of Night" @ $4 million.
06) "The Game Plan" @ $3.85 million.
07) "Martian Child" @ $3.65 million.
0 "Michael Clayton" @ $2.9 million.
09) "Why Did I Get Married?" @ $2.7 million.
10) "Gone Baby Gone" @ $2.4 million.

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/chart/
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BEE MOVIE

Barry is a bee fresh out of college disillusioned at his lone career choice: making honey. On a rare trip outside the hive, Barry's life is saved by Vanessa, a florist. As their relationship blossoms, he discovers humans consume honey and he decides to sue them.

http://www.beemovie.com/

"...given the Seinfeld pedigree it's something of a disappointment." -- Chicago Tribune,
Michael Phillips

"...nothing about the movie resonates emotionally" more..., Los Angeles Times,
Carina Chocano
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November 16, 2007

MR. MAGORIUM'S WONDER EMPORIUM

Dustin Hoffman stars as the 243-year-old owner of the strangest, most fantastic, most wonderfully magical toy store in the world.

http://www.magorium.com/

November 21, 2007

AUGUST RUSH

Freddie Highmore is an orphaned musical prodigy who uses his extraordinary talents to reunite with his long-lost birth parents.

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VIVIEN LEIGH

Birth:   Nov. 5, 1913
Darjeeling, India
Death:   Jul. 7, 1967
London, England
(chronic tuberculosis)
Name:  Mary Hartley Vivian

If a film were made of the life of Vivien Leigh, it would open in India just before World War I, where a successful British businessman could live like a prince. In the mountains above Calcutta, a little princess is born. Because of the outbreak of World War I, she is six years old the first time her parents take her to England. Her mother thinks she should have a proper English upbringing and insists on leaving her in a convent school - even though Vivien is two years younger than any of the other girls at the school. The only comfort for the lonely child is a cat that was in the courtyard of the school that the nuns let her take up to her dormitory. Her first and best friend at the school is an eight-year-old girl, Maureen O'Sullivan who has been transplanted from Ireland. In the bleakness of a convent school, the two girls can recreate in their imaginations the places they have left and places where they would some day like to travel. After Vivien has been at the school for 18 months, her mother comes again from India and takes her to a play in London. In the next six months Vivien will insist on seeing the same play 16 times. In India the British community entertained themselves at amateur theatricals and Vivien's father was a leading man. Pupils at the English convent school are eager to perform in school plays. It's an all-girls school, so some of the girls have to play the male roles. The male roles are so much more adventurous. Vivien's favorite actor is Leslie Howard, and at 19 she marries an English barrister who looks very much like him. The year is 1932. Vivien's best friend from that convent school has gone to California, where she's making movies. Vivien has an opportunity to play a small role in an English film, Things Are Looking Up (1935). She has only one line but the camera keeps returning to her face. The London stage is more exciting than the movies being filmed in England, and the most thrilling actor on that stage is Laurence Olivier. At a party Vivien finds out about a stage role, "The Green Sash", where the only requirement is that the leading lady be beautiful. The play has a very brief run, but now she is a real actress. An English film is going to be made about Elizabeth I. Laurence gets the role of a young favorite of the queen who is sent to Spain. Vivien gets a much smaller role as a lady-in-waiting of the queen who is in love with Laurence's character. In real life, both fall in love while making this film, Fire Over England (1937). In 1938, Hollywood wants Laurence to play Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights (1939). Vivien, who has just recently read Gone with the Wind (1939), thinks that the role of Scarlett O'Hara is the first role for an actress that would be really exciting to bring to the screen. She sails to America for a brief vacation. In New York she gets on a plane for the first time to rush to California to see Laurence. They have dinner with Myron Selznick the night that his brother, David O. Selznick, is burning Atlanta on a backlot of MGM (actually they are burning old sets that go back to the early days of silent films to make room to recreate an Atlanta of the 1860s). Vivien is 26 when Gone with the Wind (1939) makes a sweep of the Oscars in 1939. So let's show 26-year-old Vivien walking up to the stage to accept her Oscar and then as the Oscar is presented the camera focuses on Vivien's face and through the magic of digitally altering images, the 26-year-old face merges into the face of Vivien at age 38 getting her second Best Actress Oscar for portraying Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire (1951). She wouldn't have returned to America to make that film had not Laurence been going over there to do a film, Carrie (1952) based on Theodore Dreiser's novel "Sister Carrie". Laurence tells their friends that his motive for going to Hollywood to make films is to get enough money to produce his own plays for the London stage. He even has his own theater there, the St. James. Now Sir Laurence, with a seat in the British House of Lords, is accompanied by Vivien the day the Lords are debating about whether the St James should be torn down. Breaking protocol, Vivien speaks up and is escorted from the House of Lords. The publicity helps raise the funds to save the St. James. Throughout their two-decade marriage Laurence and Vivien were acting together on the stage in London and New York. Vivien was no longer Lady Olivier when she performed her last major film role, The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1961).

Biography By: Dale O'Connor <daleoc@worldnet.att.net>

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=1261

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Prep - 10 min Cook - 40 min Yields - 8 servings

Ingredients:

1 unbaked 9-inch frozen pie shell
1 pkg. (8 oz.) shredded Italian blend cheese, divided
2 ozs. thinly sliced pepperoni (20 to 30 slices), cut into quarters, divided
1 can (12 fl. oz.) Evaporated Milk
3 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions:
PREHEAT oven to 350° F.

SPRINKLE 1 cup cheese and half of pepperoni pieces onto bottom of pie shell.

WHISK evaporated milk, eggs, flour, basil and garlic powder in medium bowl until blended. Pour mixture into pie shell. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Decorate top with remaining pepperoni pieces and any other topping you like. Place quiche on baking sheet (if pie pan is made of aluminum foil).

BAKE for 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

TIP:
• Choose 1/4 cup of any of your favorite toppings (such as chopped onions, red or green peppers or sliced black olives) and add as topping with the remaining pepperoni pieces.

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OLD FASHIONED SNOWCONE MAKER

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SNO-KONE CUPS - Extra thick paper cone-shaped cups hold 6 ounces. Package contains 100 cups. Under $5.

SPOON STRAWS - Assorted 8" spoon straws come in packages of 100. Under $4. 

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TOP 10 KOOL KITTIES

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DEMOCRATS SAY NO 2 COLBERT
 
South Carolina Democrats squashed Stephen Colbert's White House bid on Thursday. Colbert, a conservative talk-show host on Comedy Central, filed to get on the ballot as a Democratic in his native South Carolina. Colbert planned to run as Democrat and Republican - so he could lose twice.

http://www.comedycentral.com/

ORME, TN. OUT OF WATER

 
With a twist of his wrist, mayor Tony Reames releases the meager water supply, and suddenly his sleepy town comes alive. Washing machines whir, kitchen sinks fill
and showers run. About 3 hours later, Reames cuts off water to the 145 residents. The volunteer fire chief trucks in their water from an Alabama hydrant.

CAREY ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA

 
Bob Barker closed "The Price Is Right" with a pitch to spay and neuter pets. His successor is taking on a more controversial subject: marijuana. Drew Carey defends medical marijuana on Reason.tv. The video is one of 20 Carey will host for the Reason Foundation.

http://reason.tv/

ELVIS ALIVE? MUSEUM DYING?

If Elvis were here today, he might say, "Thank you, thank you very much" for an odd museum making the case that the King never died. But the burden will soon fall on someone else. The proprietor of The Elvis is Alive Museum placed his memorabilia on eBay.

http://www.theelvisisalivemuseum.com/

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I NOW PRONIUNCE CHUCK & LARRY

Chuck owes Larry for saving his life. Larry calls in that favor by asking Chuck to pose as his “domestic partner” so his kids will get his pension. When a fact-checking bureaucrat becomes suspicious, they are forced to improvise as love-struck newlyweds.

http://www.chuckandlarry.com/

"Lame sit-com that will deter no one who loves Adam Sandler." -- Hollywood Reporter,
Kirk Honeycutt 

"The movie isn't insulting to homosexuals but to comedy." -- New York Post,
Kyle Smith  
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November 13, 2007

SHREK THE THIRD

Shrek and Fiona are reluctantly reigning over Far, Far Away, but they dream about returning to their swamp. The only way that they are going to see their swamp again is if they are able to find the rightful heir to the throne and return him to Far, Far Away.

http://www.shrek.com/

"...more energetic and more relaxed (than Shrek 2)..." -- New York Times,
A.O. Scott 

"Who wrote this thing, Dr. Phil?" -- Rolling Stone,
Peter Travers  
  
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SHYAMALAN'S FENCE STAYS PUT
 
M. Night Shyamalan can keep an 8-foot tall deer fence around his estate in a Philadelphia suburb, a judge ruled. Chester County Judge Robert J. Shenkin's Friday ruling marks the second defeat for local opponents who say the film director's fence is unsightly, blocks their view and hurts property values. Shyamalan bought the 123-acre estate two years ago. Willistown Township officials said that Shyamalan has planned formal gardens on the estate and that he doesn't want them destroyed by deer.

BUFFETT & FL GOV TALK MANATEES

 
The subject was manatees when Jimmy Buffett and Gov. Charlie Crist talked. Crist met with the singer and introduced him at a concert, saying: "He has Florida in his heart and he loves her like I do." Governor recently pushed state wildlife commissioners to delay downgrading protection for manatees. State determined the manatee is not endangered and should be classified
as threatened. Crist did an interview on Buffett's Sirius Satellite Radio station. Last spring, Crist appeared with Sheryl Crow to fight climate change.

http://margaritaville.com/

PANETTIERE PROTESTS DOLPHIN HUNTS

 
Hayden Panettiere and fellow activists drew angry shouts and shoving from fishermen in Japan. The Sea Shepherd group paddled out to a cove in Taiji to interfere with the hunt. "This baby stuck its head out and kind of looked as us, and the thought that
the baby is no longer with us is very difficult,"
Panettiere said. About 14,000 dolphins are killed for food in Japan every year. The hunts involve herding them into coves. They are then trapped and killed.  

CONNERY SETTLES GOLF CLUB SUIT
 
Connery is no longer associated with Sherwood Country Club. James Bond settled for an undisclosed sum. This put an end to a hearing at which Craig T. Nelson and Joe Pesci were expected to testify. Connery sued in 2006, charging the club failed to pay him equity in promoting real estate. Connery bought a membership for $35,000 in 1990, understanding the club would use him to promote luxury properties and he could retrieve
the equity at 80%. Connery left the club in 2004.

JUDD'S NEW HIV/AIDS FILM

 
Ashley Judd says education and prevention is the best way to combat HIV/AIDS. She said it costs $10 to educate and protect a person. "It's very real and it's real stories and real heartache and also real opportunity to focus on a solution that is very cost effective and has an extraordinarily meaningful impact in the lives of young people," Judd said. In a previous documentary, "Confronting the Pandemic," Judd and Salma Hayek traveled to Central America.
"India's Hidden Plague" airs Nov. 30 on National Geographic Channel.

SHIA ARRESTED IN CHICAGO

 
Shia LaBeouf was charged with misdemeanor criminal trespass after the "Transformers" star refused to leave a Chicago drugstore. Security told LaBeouf he needed to leave Walgreens because he appeared to be drunk. When LaBeouf (21) refused, they detained him and called police, according to police spokeswoman Laura Kubiak. Police noted he was "very courteous and polite," Kubiak said. He posted bond but Kubiak didn't
know the amount. LaBeouf is scheduled to appear in court Nov. 28. Police didn't administer a sobriety test because LaBeouf was not driving a vehicle.

SILVERSTONE MAKES HOUSE CALLS
 
Alicia Silverstone encourages Americans to get fresh with their senators. She recorded a voicemail message urging voters to call their representatives and ask them to support the FRESH amendment. "A good amendment
to the Farm Bill, called the FRESH Act, will cut subsidies for unhealthy foods," Silverstone adds,
"Our kids need help." She recorded this message for Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. A vegan and animal activist, she has also appeared in advertisements for PETA.

http://www.pcrm.org/

PAPARAZZO: REEVES HIT ME

 
A photographer sued Keanu Reeves, accusing the actor of hitting him with his Porsche in March. The lawsuit said Reeves struck Alison Silva March 19 and alleges Silva suffered serious injuries. The lawsuit, filed in LA Superior Court, seeks unspecified damages. According to reports, Reeves was leaving a parking space near Los Verdes County Golf Course. Attorney for Reeves said then Silva blocked Reeves' and if there was a collision, it did not injure him.

COLBERT DROPS OUT OF RACE
 
Stephen Colbert dropped his bid for the White House.
South Carolina Democratic Executive Council voted to keep "The Colbert Report" off the ballot. "Although I lost by the slimmest margin in presidential election history - only 10 votes - I have chosen not to put the country through another Supreme Court battle," Colbert said. "It is time for this nation to heal." Colbert declined to file with the GOP. Colbert added,
"... I am going off the air until I can talk about this without weeping." In reality, "Colbert Report" was going off the air because of a strike by writers.

http://www.comedycentral.com/

DE MORNAY ARRESTED 4 DUI

 
Rebecca De Mornay has been arrested for drunk driving,
People magazine reported. The actress was stopped Oct.
30 in Beverly Hills and officers smelled booze on her breath. Authorities told the People her blood alcohol level was .09%, above the legal limit. "She was very cooperative," Lt. Tony Lee said. De Mornay had not been charged, said LA County prosecutor's spokeswoman Sandi Gibbons. She came to fame playing the prostitute
in 1983 film "Risky Business"

BOURNE ISSUES 'ULTIMATUM' DVD

On December 11th, the third film of the Jason Bourne trilogy The Bourne Ultimatum will debut on DVD and HD DVD. The third film follows highly skilled assassin Jason Bourne as he returns to New York to get answers to his questions. The single DVD will be available in full screen or widescreen. The suggested retail price of the DVD is $29.98, while the HD DVD combo disc will retail for $39.98.

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AT&T TRIMS U-VERSE ROLLOUT
 
AT&T cut its forecast for how many homes will have access to U-verse, the service sends cable TV through home phone lines. In a regulatory filing, the company said it expects U-verse to be available to 17 million homes at the end of next year, down from 18 million. The delay is due to a shift in resources, AT&T said. AT&T already delayed the rollout several times. The service is seen as critical to stemming the loss of voice subscribers to cable. To provide it, AT&T is pulling fiber-optic lines closer to homes.
 
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WRITERS SET STRIKE DATE

 
Writers prepared to go on strike Monday for the first time in 2 decades. Writers Guild of America voted to begin the strike at 12:01 a.m. PT (3:01 a.m. EST).
"The studios made it clear that they would rather shut down this town than reach a fair and reasonable deal," Patric Verrone said. The union will stage its first pickets in New York and Los Angeles. Both sides agreed to meet with a federal mediator on Sunday in a last-ditch effort to avoid a strike. The 1988 writers strike lasted 22 weeks and cost $500 million.

WRITERS STRIKE UNDERWAY

 
The first walkout by Hollywood writers in 20 years got underway outside the "Today" show. A giant rat was put on display as 40 people in Rockefeller Center shouted, "No contract, no shows!" The "Today" show is not affected because news writers are a different union. The picket was set up in an area adjacent to NBC studios. Los Angeles writers will picket 14 studios. Writers and producers gathered Sunday. They met for 11 hours before East Coast members of the writers union announced that the strike had begun.

WRITERS STRIKE PROMPTS RERUNS

 
The strike will disrupt talk shows to soaps. Jay Leno visited with strikers after NBC said his show would rerun. CBS said "David Letterman" will repeat. KTLA-TV reported "Ellen" fans were told there would be no taping. Comedy Central said "Daily Show" and "Colbert Report" would repeat. Strike will not immediately impact movies or prime-time TV programs. Most studios have scripts and  completed shows until next year. A key factor is whether Hollywood Teamsters will honor picket lines. Local 399 has a legal obligation to honor its contracts but individuals are protected.

STRIKE EFFECTS PRIME TIME
 
The strike by writers halted production on 6 sitcoms and more shows are likely to be halted. Networks are expected to announce alternative programming as the strike continues. Other shows were not immediately affected, including "Ellen," which will continue production. "I want to say I love my writers," Ellen DeGeneres said. Nick Counter, chief negotiator for the producers union, said he expected a long standoff.
Writers said the next move was up to the studios. No new talks are scheduled.

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ESRB STICKS 2 'MANHUNT' RATING

Patricia Vance of ESRB said the rating "is still valid, and we stand behind it." "Manhunt 2" went on sale Wednesday. On Thursday, Take-Two Interactive confirmed hackers managed to unblur scenes. The hack works on PSPs modified to allow unauthorized content. It is not the first time Take-Two and Rockstar Games have been in trouble. "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" shipped with a hidden sex scene unlocked by gamers. ESRB then changed the rating to "Adults Only."

http://www.take2games.com
http://www.esrb.org

EA 2 CLOSE CHICAGO OFFICE
 
Electronic Arts announced Tuesday it would close its 150-employee office in Chicago. Redwood City-based EA said last week it would trim its global work force 4%, laying off 350 employees. The company plans to consolidate 2 studios in England. EA spokesman Jeff Brown said EA would offer relocation opportunities and severance packages to many employees. EA Chicago developed Fight Night and Def Jam games.

TARGET PULLS VIOLENT GAME
 
Target Corp. said Wednesday it pulled "Manhunt 2" from its stores due to gruesome content that can be unlocked by hackers. In "Manhunt 2," by Rockstar Games, prisoners go on a rampage after escaping from an asylum. Players take the escapees' point of view. The game is rated "mature" by Entertainment Software Rating Board. "Target strives to provide merchandise that will appeal to a wide variety of guests," the retailer said. "We also want guests to be comfortable with the purchasing decisions they make at Target."
 
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November 1, 1968 - The movie rating system of G, M, R, X, followed by PG-13 and NC-17 went into effect. 

November 2, 2001 - "Monsters, Inc." opened. The film recorded the best debut ever for an animated film and the 6th best of all time.

November 3, 1998 - Bob Kane, the creator of Batman, died at the age of 83.

November 4, 1999 - Cristina Saralegui received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

November 5, 1935 - The game "Monopoly" was introduced by Parker Brothers Company.

November 6, 2001 - Disney's "Mickey's Magical Christmas - Snowed In at the House Of Mouse" was released on video and DVD.

November 7, 1991 - Paul Reubens, Pee Wee Herman, pled no contest to indecent exposure. Reubens had been arrested in Sarasota, FL, for exposing himself in a theater.
     
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Do you remember 'Hoot' by Jimmy Buffett & Wil Shriner? I recently adopted a "virtual owl" for my nephew. He has since added 3 more to his PC.

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'Hoot' centers around a colony of owls endangered by  corrupt and jaded adults. It takes a group of kids to open their eyes to the big picture. See it today?

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