Samuel Johnson's remark about lady preachers and dogs that walk on their hind legs, that "it is not done well, but you are surprised to find that it is done at all, " often, alas, applies to the delight that Jewish fans take in their athletes.

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Not that anyone should be surprised that Argo could put in such a strong showing, as it is among the best film of the year and was for a long time the presumed frontrunner for top honors at the Oscars.

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After what I saw in South Africa in 1999, I'm not surprised at what is happening now but I find it very sad that so many referees and ex-referees have been implicated.

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Matthew Leyland, reviews editor at Total Film magazine, is not surprised that people continue to be captivated by The Shining so long after it was released.

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Given her talent to create a fantasy and her celebrity following, I am surprised that Packham is not getting the big stage at Lincoln Center because she truly deserves it.

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Though my conversation with these individuals did not delve into how it would impact their future event pricing, the evidence from the highest-profile events is that we should not be surprised if at least a portion of these higher expenses are passed along to consumers.

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