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In a way what follows echoes the post about concerts in churches.  HERE  What is appropriate in a church and what is not?This remarkable bit of news is from Omaha.com: Kelly: With a pair of bolt cutters and sense of indignation, custodian cuts down what flies in churchA Mary Poppins mannequin hung from the ceiling at St. Cecilia Cathedral [?!?  No, really.  There’s a photo.] for its 31st annual flower festival, but a custodian used bolt cutters to send it crashing to the floor on the first morning of the event. The custodian said he hopes the incident sparks “conversation”...

As Disney continues to reboot old animated favorites into live-action features, the studio is now looking to team with its Into the Woods helmer for a new take on one of its classic musicals. Sources confirm to Variety that Disney is developing a new Mary Poppins musical with Rob Marshall set to direct.

It’s a goofy picture that does not reflect poorly on his competence as president. The Associated Press caption is boring: “President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk through a rainy Columbia Parc Development in New Orleans, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, on the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)” But it does make him look goofy.