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Famous Fiction: 10 First Lines

Here is a little collection of first lines from classic novels. See how many you know. If you need a hint, mouse over the word Author and you will see...

Chicago Blackhawks Will Ban “The Stripper”

The Chicago Blackhawks have a “Shoot the Puck” contest during the second intermission of games at the United Center, with contestants from the audience. There is always a female participant,...

The Apartment: 1960 Best Picture

“The Apartment”, starring Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine and Fred MacMurray, was the most nominated (10) film at the 33rd Academy Awards. It won Best Picture and 4 other Oscars, as...

RIP: Lauren Bacall Dead at 89

Iconic actress, Lauren Bacall passed away on August 12, 2014, a month before her 90th birthday, at her Upper West Side home in New York City. Robbert de Klerk, co-managing...

Ben-Hur: 1959 Best Picture

Just one year after “Gigi” set a new record at the 32nd Academy Awards, “Ben-Hur” beat it by winning 11 Oscars out of 12 nominations. The only one it lost...

RIP: Robin Williams Dead at 63

Academy Award-winning actor and comedic genius, Robin Williams died on Monday, August 11, 2014, in an apparent suicide at his California home. The Marin County Sheriff’s press release indicates that...