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I'm pleased to announce that the puzzle is complete. (I know you were all dying to hear about it.) The big surprise is there wasn't a piece missing even after buying it used (for $0.50). The sense of accomplishment in putting that last piece in its place is great (greater than it should be, it could be argued, as a jigsaw puzzle is rather inconsequential). Many thanks to all those that helped out. I'm hoping to do another one in the waning time I have the dining room table to myself, so feel free to stop by and lend a hand.

Being that we are halfway through February, I thought I would report on how the movie marathon is going. Thanks for all the suggestions, both in the comments and via e-mail. Also, thanks to all those who have joined in FMM, so I haven't had to go it alone! So far, I've seen Zoolander, Little Miss Sunshine, Rumor Has It, Pirates of the Caribbean II, Royal Tenenbaums, Because I Said So, Clerks II, Garden State, and The Departed. (I know, it kind of looks pathetic with them all listed like that. That's okay though.) Two thumbs up for Royal Tenenbaums and Garden State. Two thumbs down for Because I Said So (How could you, Diane Keaton?). Still on the list are Celestine Prophecy, Syriana, and Howl's Moving Castle.

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Friday February 16 2007

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on Fri 16th Feb, 2007 08:17 am UTC Horge said:
Not related to the puzzle, except in an "I'm puzzled" kind of way, but I thought you would appreciate this pair of math tricks, Wren:
Multiplication: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/296904/easy_graphical_multiplication_trick/#fb
and Fractions:http://www.metacafe.com/watch/339625/easy_graphical_fractions_a-ddition_subtraction_trick/
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on Fri 16th Feb, 2007 03:01 pm UTC gretchen said:
oh my god, because i said so was such a STINK BOMB! holy crap - that was a waste of money. i really had high hopes but diane really just ruin it. i'm still counting on catch & relase (even though the main guy is a d-bag) and music & lyrics (can't go wrong with hugh grant...even if he does like the prostitutes).
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on Fri 16th Feb, 2007 03:58 pm UTC cardboard said:
You gotta check out last king of scotland, that movie is really good.
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on Fri 16th Feb, 2007 04:16 pm UTC me said:
diane keaton was overly predictable, agreed. check out sideways. have you seen it? i think you'll enjoy. a fish called wanda w/ john cleese and jamie lee curtis. and life aquatic. eulogy. shaun of the dead. (last three came from a friend so if they suck, blame her!)
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on Sat 17th Feb, 2007 11:05 pm UTC Baby Max said:
Garden State sucked, and I'm a huge Zach Braff fan. It was just a giant predictable cliche with poor dialogue. Plus now everyone thinks I started collecting Desert Storm trading cards because of the movie. I've seen plays more entertaining than this. Actual PLAYS.
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on Sun 18th Feb, 2007 05:48 pm UTC Zack Braff said:
Wow, Max. You sure have learned opinions for an 18-month old. If a baby can predict my movies, maybe I should just stick to being a goofball of Scrubs. (Oh, and someone had better tell you now or it might cause you much headache later in life: Plays are bad.)
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