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Twisters – Movie Review
It’s usually at the end of the review that I talk about a film’s MPAA rating, but I’ll twist it up for “Twisters.” Or rather, for its 1996 predecessor “Twister” and its all-time terribly-worded rating justification. The film was rated PG-13 for “intense depiction of very bad weather.” Yes, the depiction was intense, and yes, the weather was very, very bad, but those twisters were so violent and destructive that “weather” seems like the wrong word to describe them. They may as well have used the term “extreme windiness.” The twisters are similarly violent and destructive in “Twisters,” which is much more sensibly rated PG-13 for “intense action and peril, some language and injury images.”
Did you Know?
Did you know that the cofounder and spokesman for the Satanic Temple has volunteered to be a chaplain in our Florida schools?. Lucien Greaves, cofounder and spokesperson for The Satanic Temple, which is a recognized church by the U.S. government, has recently stated he will be volunteering in Florida schools as a chaplain and offer counseling to children.
Longlegs – Movie Review
The gruesome horror movie “Longlegs” pulled something of an upset at this past weekend’s domestic box office. It wasn’t enough to upset “Despicable Me 4” for the #1 spot, but it did do the best among new releases. Great reviews were seemingly enough to pull the family-unfriendly indie darling into the #2 spot and make it the only movie to pull in half of what “Despicable Me 4” made. And to all the critics whose diligent word of mouth turned this scrappy upstart into a surprise hit, I have to say: you must have seen a different “Longlegs” than I did, because the movie I saw was a joke.
Lee County Commission candidate faces allegations of power grab and dumping
Some voters in Southwest Florida are asking whether a Lee County family is trying to take over and dominate local politics. David Mulicka is running for the Lee County Commission seat, which is being vacated by Ray Sandelli. Mulicka’s wife, Jenna Persons-Mulicka, is a state representative, and his father-in-law in...
Did you Know?
Did you know that there has been an increase in shark attacks here in Florida?. Just last year, Smyrna Beach was designated by some experts as the “shark bite capital of the world.” In 2023, there were 16 confirmed bites in Florida, with 8 of them occurring in Volusia County.
Despicable Me 4 – Movie Review
For a franchise that has been fairly consistent with its style of PG animated humor, the “Despicable Me” movies are kind of all over the place for me. I couldn’t stand the first one, loved the second one, thought the first “Minions” spinoff had its moments, felt the shtick was stale for the third one, and was pleasantly surprised by the second “Minions.” Now comes the fourth entry chronologically from the first, the sixth in the series overall. Unfortunately, I found this one to be on the lower end of the spectrum. It didn’t send me into a days-long depression over the state of family entertainment like the original did, but it is quite possibly the worst since the first.
NOT ONLY A RELIGION BUT ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE
1 Timothy 3: 16a “All scripture is given by inspiration of God,”. The passing of a law in Oklahoma to teach the Bible in every classroom is not to advocate a state religion. It is not to begin a state of Christian Nationalism and it certainly is not an attempt to ram a belief into the minds of children as has been done with other ideologies.
Did you Know?
Did you know that Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody sent $71,000 of your tax dollars to a Nigerian scammer?. As if Moody abetting thousands of Illegal Immigrants who victimized Floridians through single-sided Immigration Marriage Scammers to steal millions of dollars yearly in Social Security and Title IV taxpayer funds wasn’t bad enough, now we have learned that the Attorney General’s Office’s Senior Operations Manager got an email from the “Robertson Law Firm” asking the state to wire close to $71,000 for the firm’s work on a lawsuit. A week later, the money was sent. However, a month later, the law firm informed the AG office, they never received the funds.
Do You Trust Your Families Future With Dave Mulicka As Lee County Commissioner?
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WHEN A FEW MONTHS BECAME FOUR YEARS
Romans 8: 1-2 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.”. I became acquainted with Charles in the late 1980’s. He...
Grieving Husband Asks About His Survivor Benefits
My wife died May 4, 2024. I notified Social Security, and they have removed the direct deposit made to my joint checking account on May 8, 2024. What are my options now for obtaining any benefits from my wife’s Social Security account? Signed: Grieving Husband. Dear Grieving Husband: Please...
Did you Know?
Did you know that Yaqulelin Dominguez-Nieves, a 25-year-old woman from Sebring, Florida, has been detained pending trial for her involvement in a human smuggling operation that resulted in the deaths of 16 people? According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Dominguez-Nieves was charged with ten counts for her role in the smuggling venture.
The Bikeriders – Movie Review
Watching “The Bikeriders,” the word “inauthentic” kept driving through my mind. For example, I wasn’t buying pretty-boy Austin Butler as a tough biker. There is a planet where Butler can come off as intimidating and that planet is called Arrakis. Here on Earth, he looks like a clean-cut actor making a calculated decision to take on a grungy role to make people notice his range, but it’s backfiring because it is so transparent. And it’s even worse for the actors that I regarded as tough guys going into this movie. Based on other performances they’ve turned in, Michael Shannon, Damon Herriman, and Boyd Holbrook all seem like good choices for a rough-and-tumble biker pic. But here they’re buried under so much bad makeup and unconvincing acting choices that it will actually be harder for me to take them seriously the next time they try to look dangerous in a good movie.
The Ten Commandments, surely we are willing to try
Governor Jeff Landry of Louisiana recently signed into law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in Louisiana’s classrooms. This is the first law of its kind in the country since 1980, when a more moderate Supreme Court ruled a similar Kentucky law unconstitutional. The new law gives schools...
OP-ED: Support Single Member for the Lee Board of County Commissioner
The push to change the Lee Board of County Commissioners from At-large to Single Member Districts is being floated again as a few members of the Local State Delegation host another Town Hall this Wednesday, June 26 in Bonita Springs (see the flyer below). Single-member districts create fewer government positions,...
Op-ED … Lee Health Board of Directors votes to move forward
Lee Health has been assessing the benefits and considerations of converting to a community-focused nonprofit health system to determine if a new governance structure is in the best interest of the residents of Lee County. The case for the transition from a public governmental system has been clearly articulated by and holds unanimous support from the senior leadership of Lee Health. I am pleased to share that on June 13, the Lee Health Board of Directors voted overwhelmingly in support of moving forward with the process to return to a community-focused nonprofit health system.
Lehigh Acres man charged with sexual assault
A 20-year-old Lehigh Acres man working as a dive instructor in Islamorada was arrested Wednesday, June 12, after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman. Connor William Hauser was charged with sexual assault, battery, and false imprisonment, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives say their investigation showed...
Why is there a Social Security Earnings Limit?
I try to read your article in the Carmichael Times each week and appreciate the information you provide. I am 62 and considering my retirement options and when I should do that to get the most benefit. I understand my full retirement age is 67, but what I don’t understand, and I hope you can answer, is why there is such a thing as the Social Security earnings limit? I know that if I was to retire before 67, my benefits would be reduced. But since I have been paying into SS for 45+ years, and that money is technically money I have earned, why does SS care if I make more than the earnings limit? It doesn’t affect them or my benefits. Can you tell me about the reasoning behind the earnings limit? I will, for many years after “retiring,” continue working in my field. Signed: Working American.
Letter to the Editor – SO? YOU ARE RUNNING FOR OFFICE? WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO FOR ME? OR LEHIGH ACRES? MY NEIGHBORHOOD?
NOW, GOOD CITIZENS, IT IS TIME TO EXPLAIN TO THIS INDEPENDENT VOTER WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO FOR ME AND LEHIGH ACRES. BEFORE YOU GET AN ITCH NOT TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT TAKE A SECOND THOUGHT OF FAILURE TO ANSWER TO THE VOTERS OF LEE COUNTY. SO...
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