Jurassic Park Roars to Record Weekend Box Office
Los Angeles reports the film's weekend take could hit a record $50 million as Jurassic Park draws crowds nationwide. Universal and MCA executives tout strong opening, with Friday and Saturday debuts each around $18 million. Critics note violence but exit polls show broad appeal across ages. Cliffhanger trails as the weekend runner up.
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Saddam Lookalike Works as California Lobbyist Parody
Sacramento residents joke that Saddam Hussein represents big California corporations before the Legislature. Jerry Haleva, 47, uses his Saddam resemblance as a part time second career after a non speaking role in Hot Shots! and a 15 minute speaking part in Hot Shots Part Deux.
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The piece warns about taking margin loans and outlines risks from market declines. It cites the 1987 crash, noting forced sales at losses to meet margin requirements. It recommends alternative liquidity sources and paying down existing loans to reduce margin exposure. It emphasizes careful assessment of potential savings versus risk.
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