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I think a fraction to the right would give you a 'd'... :P
What's good about this implementation, is that if this iteration of the keyboard doesn't work; who's not to say a simple software patch can't do something new? I don't like the idea of a touch-screen keyboard (give me my tactile feedback dammit) but at least they have SOME room to maneuver here (at least from a layout standpoint).
It's more than the title that the two share; specific instances in the book happen in the film. The US cover for the book is a martini glass with a soother around it...the title-page of the script had the same image (altered somewhat). I'm not saying this is a unique idea, it's been done before and it'll be done again. It somewhat shocks me that people immediately side with the studio here, I am just citing what I read. Watch the movie, then read that book and draw your own conclusions. I'd do the same if I really cared much. If Universal / Apatow did rip her off; pay her what a going rate for 'story by' credits fetch. In any case, I'm sure the movie is much funnier, and would be far-more entertained by Apatow and his cast than any book.
Great review; I feel it should be mentioned that this premise is a direct rip-off from a book of the same name; written by Rebecca Eckler. The book was released and distributed in the USA 5 months before Judd pitched the idea to Universal. There was an article in Maclean's (http://www.macleans.ca/) magazine this week. Can't find it online though. Worth a read to see how little Universal and Apatow care about plagiarism.

-matt

link to the book:
http://www.amazon.ca/Knocked-Up-Confessions-Mother-Be/dp/0385660375/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/702-6358835-7259229?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1180707320&sr=8-1
nice article, ignore the immature, short-sighted comments. it was well versed and didn't take sides; exactly what an analysis should be.
found this mirror on the Infinite Loop comments: http://parallels.nfshost.com/
it's apple's multi-touch platform that will be the hot-stuff.
Obligatory, 'midgets in a spoof film' scene.
Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
"I just switched to Sprint from Verizon about three months ago for the Pre. Then I went for the Hero about a week ago. Now, I miss my hardware keyboard and am thinking about switching to the Moment. I am still able to switch back to Verizon if I want and get the Droid when it arrives. Should I just trade up to the Moment when it comes out, see if I like it, and if not switch to the Droid? Or something else entirely? Help!"
 

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