I enjoyed Eureka, but don't really have a problem with it ending the run after 5 seasons. Too many shows go on too long after the best writers, actors have left the show and viewers are stuck with the leftovers.
Yup! GWB was a "successful" bidnesman in Texas before he became governor, plus he was our first MBA president. Wow, and we know how all that worked out.
I liked "Up in the Air", for the same reason. I liked that it was more grown-up, things weren't simple, and the female character was the one who really was living the fullest life.
Yup! A friend of mine was the victim (that's right, victim) of a very public proposal. They hadn't really talked about marriage before he proposed in front of 100+ family/friends. She had to smile sweetly, then take him into another room to explain that his public declaration wasn't the right way to go. She ended up breaking up with him shortly after - guy was too controlling.
Gotta agree! The movie is tiresome - I hope Anna Ferris gets a decent role sometime - she has great comedic timing. But the only reason to watch this film is Evans' body - he can have my number, anytime.
Increasingly you need big $$$ to run for anything beyond a local town council. So you need to have a lucrative career (or family wealth) in order to self-finance or be willing to beg everyday for cash. Most working scientists (or working anybody) don't have enough assets to fund a campaign.