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Did you know that Rosa Parks ended racism ? 20 things the poor do every day . If you stop hearing news about Republicans and tax reform , don't be surprised. Yes, even pastors fall short of their status as standard-bearers. Joe Morton gives his take on slave films . Why no Wonder Woman movie ?

In light of the news regarding Detroit , I'm curious: Will future cities try this to get out of paying pensions? What does say about Michigan's attempt to put "managers" in charge of cities, instead of letting elected officials work things out? How does the auto industry spin this? I mean, shouldn't they have been in the forefront to make sure that the city that made them an economic power didn't fail? I have a few more, but this will do for now.

Suzanne Summers: health care expert ! Maybe she should talk to this guy . Or ask about this . Van Jones says to stop trying to please Republicans . " I was shot by my own gun ." Keep you package from being destroyed . Marvel Thor vs. Norse Myth . Foods to fight off the common cold . 25 things holding you back . Miss USA dressed up like Optimus Prime because America . One Colorado politician knows whats wrong with America (hint: it's race-related). School makes little girl cut her hair . Off-duty pilot gets grabby . They used to be of better quality . Pokemon/King of the Hill mashup . Daily Show: " Is It a Good Thing or a Bad Thing? "

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Real Quick Review: If you ever wondered what would happen if Star Wars, Star Trek and Harry Potter crossed over, it's Thor: The Dark World. In Context Review: It's probably in the top ten of the best movies based on Marvel characters, in the top five of MCU movies, and certainly an upgrade from Thor (with less Shakespearean flare). My Review: Most people expect movies that come out in the fall to be more dramatic (I will always say that this is why the first Hulk movie went over so badly; it was a drama being shown during popcorn-season) but this second installment of Thor's adventures could easily be seen as last-minute entry for summer 2013. Reason #1 for this is the main villain's motivation: Malekith, leader of the Dark Elves (Christopher Eccleston) apparently liked it when everything in the universe was literally dark and wants to use the super-McGuffin known as the Aether to put things back that way. Last anyone saw him, Thor's (Chris Hemsworth) grandpa ...

A collection of 3,000 comics ended up being worth $500.00 . Digital comics and the advent of comic-book movies are more than likely the main culprits. Not to mention that nowadays, more copies are printed so more people have access to #1's or classic stories/crossovers.

"We’re in the post-antibiotic era. ‘There are patients for whom we have no therapy, and we are literally in a position of having a patient in a bed who has an infection, something that five years ago even we could have treated, but now we can’t." -- Dr Arjun Srinivasan, who says that we are at the end of the Antibiotic Era .

Here's a big one to make up for being away so long: A U.S. military newspaper cut Beetle Bailey . Some songs just aren't for kids . Two different Republicans who grew to appreciate Obamacare. Science can be used to answer a lot of things . An infant gives birth to his own twin . Five famous people who couldn't handle criticism . A mother poisons her child after losing custody. Are you washing your hands the right way after using the bathroom? If so, you're one of 5% . It's not even safe to make comments on Facebook anymore. Zack Morris is a sociopath . Guess who sold Lance Armstrong out . Pastor murders ex-business partners, attends their funeral . Keep these things in mind when going for that promotion .

I'll just say this about the current political brew-ha-ha: neither President Obama, nor the Democrats in the Senate or House of Representatives, nor the 10 Republicans who are either sane or unafraid of the Tea Party, should negotiate withe the House Republicans. They are not negotiating from a position of reality; they think the Affordable Care Act is illegal , they act like Democrats were never trying to be inviting and negotiable , and they believe that Obama personally sent police to prevent WWII veterans from visiting a memorial . Even dyed-in-the-wool Republicans warm up to the Act once they, you know, read up on it . And as Obama pointed out yesterday, shutting down the government has zero effect on financing "Obamacare." Whatever proposal the President or the Democrats submit will be dismissed as "too liberal" or "unrealistic" anyway. And let's not forget that the House has been gerrymandered to the point where the laws of political ph...