Simple thoughtful gifts over pricey jewelry this year
A lighthearted guide suggests meaningful gifts for couples such as dinner at a first date spot, personalized mugs with marriage quotes, a surprise weekend trip, or a home-cooked favorite. It notes practical ideas and keeps the focus on shared memories and affordability. It also mentions Google offering a Gmail Call Phone feature enabling landline or mobile calls from Gmail.
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Tinseltown Faces Quiet, Prolonged Recession in Film Industry
Hollywood shows rising box office figures on higher prices yet endures a broad slowdown. Industry insiders report fewer buyers, shuttered specialty divisions, and development droughts at major studios including Universal Sony Disney Warner’s and Fox while Expendables boosts stars but not jobs.
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Why Avatar Was Rereleased With Little New Footage
Time recalls famous cinematic reintroductions including Avatar, Star Wars Trilogy, Blade Runner, Metropolis, Apocalypse Now Redux, Close Encounters, The Wizard of Oz, Toy Story, E T, and Bambi. Avatar’s late August rerelease drew about 4 million on 800 screens, highlighting audience fatigue for revisits.
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Competition for Hollywood executives shifts with new media surge
During the Great Depression more than a quarter of Americans still paid to see films, but today entertainment options are vast. Forrester Research analyst Bobby Tulsiani says the Internet and high speed connections let computers rival TV and cinema as the primary screen for entertainment, potentially reshaping the downturn impact on Hollywood.
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Sunset hues dominate Emmy red carpet of 62nd awards
The Emmys in Los Angeles showcased vibrant gowns from Samantha Critchell reports. January Jones and Christina Hendricks wore Versace and Zac Posen designs while Sofia Vergara appeared in gold ombre Herrera. Lea Michele wore Oscar de la Renta with a blue strapless mermaid look.
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Bamboo flooring and strength reshape U S home products
Bamboo is a fast growing grass not a tree with strong stems, offering durable flooring and potential as a wood substitute. Heat treated stalks add strength and bamboo can replace steel in bike frames. harvests are frequent and land use is lower, prompting greener perception.
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