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Ben Stiller is taking a break from big budget action comedy after his appearance in Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian. Now, he's starring as the title character in Greenberg, an independent bittersweet dramedy directed by Noah Baumbach [Squid and the Whale], playing a 40-something misfit at a crossroads in his life. Parade.com's Jeanne Wolf found out why Stiller felt a connection with Greenberg's angst and his plan to bring Zoolander back to the screen. Understanding the daily struggle."I really feel that Noah wrote a type of character that you don't see often in movies. Greenberg is guy who's obviously flawed, but is really trying to do the best he can in life. I can identify with just trying to get through a day with your ego intact and preserving your sense of self while having to deal with all the thousands of little things that chip away at you. We all have regrets and things in our lives that haven't worked out for us, decisions we made that we felt might have been wrong and relationships
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Harvey Roth of Berlin, Maryland, writes: Marilyn: In a WordTeaser, you referred to "fungo" as a batting-practice term. (December 6, 2009) This is incorrect. Fungo is used to describe balls hit to players to help them practice their fielding skills. Marilyn responds: Thank you, Harvey.Related Content from Parade.comFungo: Fielding Skills Practice
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5 Ways to Save Money on Your Medical Bills By Emily ListfieldAs the recession continues, many families are facing tough choices between health care and other necessary household expenses. Even people with health insurance may not want to pay the deductible or co-pay that doctors' visits require. When you need medical care, these strategies can help lower your bills. 1. Strike A Deal With Your Doctor Most doctors are willing to work with you if you've lost your job or are experiencing financial difficulties, particularly if you are a regular patient. You also can discuss setting up a plan to pay in installments or receiving a discount if you pay cash. Your chances of reaching a deal with your doctor are best if you initiate the conversation early on. Ideally, you'd like him to be aware of your financial situation before his office reports you for being delinquent. 2. Visit A Clinic The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services helps fund more than 7,000 community health centers
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