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Question of the Week

Pasta or rice?

Judith Mercer, 64, retired dental-office receptionist

Allegedly twirling responsibly at 28 Rotini Lane, Scranton, PA

Pasta. Rice is perfectly respectable, but nobody has ever brought out a steaming bowl of rice and made me feel that the evening had suddenly improved. Pasta has occasion to it. Rice feels like somebody remembered we needed a side dish.

Raymond Givens, 57, commercial awning estimator

Allegedly measuring portions at 311 Long Grain Road, Tulsa, OK

Rice. It knows its job and doesn't make a production out of it. You put something on rice, and rice gets out of the way. Pasta wants sauce, cheese, garlic bread and everybody's attention. I already have relatives like that.

Brenda Kessler, 46, assistant manager at a self-storage facility

Allegedly keeping both options available at 9 Starch Crossing, Peoria, IL

Pasta on weekdays, rice on weekends. I realize most people would do that the other way around, but most people have never successfully managed three hundred and twelve storage units. Systems matter. Once you start improvising with carbohydrates, other standards begin to slip.

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Johnny Depp to Read at Hunter S. Thompson Memorial

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ASPEN, Colo. — Johnny Depp will read previously unpublished, late-life writings from Hunter S. Thompson at an invitation-only memorial event this summer. Depp will also… Read More

Caricature of Brad Pitt, who is writing a divorce guide, with exaggerated tired features, set against a faux tabloid backdrop.

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Brad Pitt Writing Divorce Guide for Men

Chip Hilton 21 years

Brad Pitt, whose travel routine during stressful periods reportedly includes rotating through multiple hotels “to keep the peace and the paparazzi guessing,” dropped into New… Read More

Mother breastfeeding her baby outdoors on grass.

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Mena Suvari Seeks Separation from Mira Sorvino

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“American Beauty” actor Mena Suvari has filed a playful but formal request for a legal separation—from Oscar-winner Mira Sorvino—hoping to end what Suvari describes as… Read More

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Russell Crowe a Real Stinker in Cinderella Man

Chip Hilton 21 years

Co-stars of Russell Crowe in the boxing epic Cinderella Man say the actor’s legendary commitment to authenticity came with an unexpected side effect during filming:… Read More

Satirical illustration for Springsteen’s 'Streets of Minneapolis' Reviewed. A denim-clad Bruce Springsteen shrieks through a megaphone into a snowy Nicollet Avenue.' In the background, federal marauders on horseback patrol the ice near fallen protesters.

Noise pollution.

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Confusion Swirls Around Notorious Britney Spears Memorabilia Auction

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OTTAWA — A celebrity novelty item attributed to Britney Spears — and allegedly auctioned last week — may not be quite what it was advertised… Read More

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Britney Spears Gets Supportive Phone Call from the Oval Office

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — While following election-night updates at the White House, President George W. Bush reportedly called Britney Spears to offer moral support after news… Read More

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Britney Spears Board Game from Parker Brothers Hits Stores Tuesday

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The pop-tornado adventures of Britney Spears have inspired a new board game called Britopoly. Created by Parker Brothers, Britopoly is designed for four players, though… Read More

Your sign is a mess and the stars have receipts.

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Paris Hilton Planning Car Wash Chain

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Paris Hilton, riding the afterburn from her hyper-glossy Carl’s Jr. commercial—an ad best remembered for its slow-motion sudswork and a Bentley that seemed to move… Read More