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TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez   1. MEDICAL TERMS: What would a patient with alopecia be lacking?   2. LITERATURE: Which of Shakespeare’s plays featured a character named Caliban?   3. U.S. STATES: Which four states within the United States are referred to as commonwealths?   4. ARCHITECTURE: Where would a reredos be found?   5. LANGUAGE: From which two words is the term “cyborg” derived?   6. MYTHOLOGY: In American Indian mythology, which creature can cause thunder and lightning?   7. … [Read more...] about Trivia Test March 8th

TOP TEN VIDEO, DVD as of Feb. 28, 2009   Top 10 Video Rentals   1. Lakeview Terrace (PG-13) Samuel L. Jackson (Sony)   2. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (PG) animated (DreamWorks)   3. The Secret Life of Bees (PG-13) Queen Latifah (20th Century Fox)   4. Max Payne (PG-13) Mark Wahlberg (20th Century Fox)   5. Zack and Miri Make a Porno (R) Seth Rogan (The Weinstein Company)   6. Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist (PG-13) Michael Cera (Sony)   7. Pride and Glory (R) Edward … [Read more...] about Top Ten Video March 8th

TOP TEN MOVIE   1. Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail (PG-13) Tyler Perry, Keshia Knight Pulliam   2. Taken (PG-13) Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace   3. Coraline (PG) animated   4. He’s Just Not That Into You (PG-13) Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston   5. Slumdog Millionaire (R) Dev Patel, Anil Kapoor   6. Friday the 13th (R) Julianna Guill, America Olivo   7. Confessions of a Shopaholic (PG) Isla Fisher, Hugh Dancy   8. Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG) Kevin James, Keir O’Donnell   9. Fired Up! … [Read more...] about Top Ten Movies March 8th

By Sue Suchyta   The Players Guild of Dearborn continues its season with N. Richard Nash’s comedy “The Rainmaker.” The Guild breathes life into the Depression era story with believable characters that rise above hard times to find joy and possibilities in the face of adversity. Hope and humor – two ingredients much in demand today – make the story timely and enjoyable. The show, directed by Kim Donovan, runs weekends through next Sunday.   “The Rainmaker” is the story of a family whose drought-stricken farm is challenging … [Read more...] about Players Guild of presents ‘The Rainmaker’

SOAP SUMMARIES By Dana Block   ALL MY CHILDREN   Kendall realized that she couldn’t live without Zach. Amanda was devastated by JR’s coldness. Krystal blindly signed a prenuptial agreement before marrying David. Taylor and Tad got flirtatious at the casino. During an argument with Zach, Reese suffered a fall that affected her vision. Zach walked in on Kendall and Ryan together. Wait to See: JR unleashes his wrath on Amanda.   AS THE WORLD TURNS   Elwood was struck and killed by a car that belonged to Matt. … [Read more...] about Soap Summaries March 8th

JILL JACKSON’S HOLLYWOOD By Jill Jackson   HOLLYWOOD ... Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman are teaming in a comedy titled “The Baster.” And get this for a plot. They play best friends Wally and Kassie. When Wally learns that Kassie plans to become pregnant through artificial insemination, he replaces the donor’s sperm with his own. Then he must live with the secret that the children are his. The film shoots in New York in the spring. Ho boy! This artificial insemination is sure getting a big play these days.   * * … [Read more...] about Jill Jackson’s Hollywood March 8th

SALOME’S STARS   ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your efforts in behalf of a colleague do not go unnoticed, let alone unappreciated. Meanwhile, arrange to spend more time investigating that troubling fact you recently uncovered.   TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Devoting a lot of time to a current career move means having less time for those in your private life. But once you explain the circumstances, they should understand and be supportive.   GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Organizing your many duties in order of importance … [Read more...] about Salome’s Stars March 8th

COUCH THEATER — DVD PREVIEWS By DNA SMITH   PICK OF THE WEEK   “Pinocchio 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition” — “Pinocchio” is one of the greatest animated films of all time, and this two-disc set is a must-have for any animation — or Disney — fan’s library. This story of the adventures of a marionette that longs to be a real live boy marks the debut of Jiminy Cricket, the narrator of the tale and Pinocchio’s conscience, and the singer of the classic song, “When You Wish Upon A Star.” The collection’s special features … [Read more...] about Couch Theater March 8th

CELEBRITY EXTRA By Cindy Elavsky   Q: I heard that a character on “Desperate Housewives” is going to be killed off. Who is it? — Frannie G., Arcadia, Fla.   A: ABC just announced that Nicollette Sheridan, who plays blond bombshell Edie, will be leaving the series. Sheridan has been with the show since its 2004 debut. Rumor has it that her character will be killed off next season, but there are no details yet as to the exact manner of her death.   * * *   Q: Late last year you mentioned that ION Television … [Read more...] about Celebrity Extra March 8th