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Ten best movies of 2010
If you haven't yet seen any or all of my top 10, I envy what awaits you. These are Monitor Film Critic Peter Rainer's favorite films of the year.
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Holiday gift guide 2010: Four video games
We have four different video game ideas for you this holiday season. Everything from an early 20th century Western to a soft pink creature and a couple in between. If you decide to purchase a particular video game, you might consider using the link below the item and help the Monitor at the same time.
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Income tax help with a twist: Move to rural Kansas. No state income tax.
Income tax help in Kansas comes in the form of a five-year amnesty on state income taxes. State hopes new income tax help will lure people to rural areas.
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Government check in the mail? No, on a debit card.
Governments are replacing paper checks with debit cards to disburse all kinds of benefits. But the cards have fees. Is that fair?
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The Illusionist: movie review
A rich, moving, animated film, 'The Illusionist' draws from a script by Jacques Tati and has a haunting Chaplinesque feel. Not to be missed.
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Ten best movies of 2010
If you haven't yet seen any or all of my top 10, I envy what awaits you. These are Monitor Film Critic Peter Rainer's favorite films of the year.
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Holiday gift guide 2010: Four video games
We have four different video game ideas for you this holiday season. Everything from an early 20th century Western to a soft pink creature and a couple in between. If you decide to purchase a particular video game, you might consider using the link below the item and help the Monitor at the same time.
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A Town Called Panic: movie review
This Belgian gem, 'A Town Called Panic,' is not just for children.
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More signs of trouble for corn
A sluggish spring could mean a disappointing harvest on top of already-high corn prices.








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