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1. Is there an accent Kevin Costner hasn’t mastered? 3 minutes ago via web
2. Happy Mother’s Day, Mama Greenbriar. Thanks for introducing me to the comic stylings of Rita Rudner. Hugs and guffaws, Love Shelly! 15 minutes ago via web
3. Tyler Perry should remake “Patch Adams” with an African-American cast. “Patches Adams,” starring Will Smith — a blockbuster w/ heart. 17 minutes ago via web
4. Frances McDormand was so miscast in “Fargo.” I would’ve loved to see Jamie Gertz sink her teeth into that role. 23 minutes ago via web

Children having children

Isabella replaced Emma as the most popular baby name for girls in 2009, according to the Social Security Administration. (Isabella is played by Kristen Stewart in the Twilight movies). Jacob was the most popular for boys, but it has been the most popular for 10 years, so it’s prevalence probably explains its inclusion in Twilight and not the other way around. (Jacob is played by Taylor Lautner in the movie.) But “Cullen”—which is the last name of Edward Cullen, the character played by Robert Pattinson in the movies—jumped from 638 to 296. It demonstrated the biggest gain.

If you’re an adult who reads the “Twilight” series, you really need to visit a library.

Sometimes luck is all you’ve got

Only the creation of a police state would’ve prevented Faisal Shahzad from driving his SUV into Times Square. Absolute security is impossible in a democracy.