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- Dec 5, 2008
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Who Are the Nudes?— Naked is what one is when stepping out of the shower. It is candid. Nude is premeditated.
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- Dec 4, 2008
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What Is Pete Carroll Thinking?— Why Pete Carroll deserves to be taken off the sidelines for this Saturday's game.
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Boston Legal, Alzheimer's, and Dimebon— Boston Legal addresses an important issue.
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Calling All Muslims— Muslims around the world remain largely silent on the Mumbai attacks.
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- Dec 3, 2008
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BCS Complaints And Their Flaws— "The fans want it." "Obama wants it." "It's unfair." Really?
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The Evolution of a Gamer: Part 2 - The Sony Era— How does one become a dedicated and obsessive gamer? Read on to see how Sony changed my gaming life.
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Rethinking the Fringe/X-Files Dynamic— I've complained before about Fringe being a poor X-Files clone. Maybe I've had it backwards.
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It's Not Their Fault— Don't blame the Unions.
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The Truth About the Global Poverty Act— There are plenty of reasons to oppose Obama's Global Poverty Act, but the extremist fearmongering is counterproductive.
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Past Legends: Gone But Never Forgotten, Bobby Moore O.B.E.— The West Ham star was the only English footballer ever to lift a trophy for his country.
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Beginners Suffer from Technoparalysis— Many people are preventing themselves from starting a business, publishing a Web site, or earning more income due to their technology fears.
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Retro Redux: Remembering Ritchie Valens— It's always been a little interesting to me how a long-gone musician's legacy can develop with the passage of time. Ritchie Valens is mostly remembered now as one of the...
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- Dec 2, 2008
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Disorganizing Labor— Since 1968, union workers readily turned to their oppressors' politics against their own economic interests.
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Alternative Energy: Are New Energy Currents Finally Joining The Mainstream?— Alternatives to our present energy sources will provide the power for all sorts of possibilities.
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Rating The Internet— Seven words that you can never say on TV but are okay on the Internet...
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When Throat-Slitting Isn't Enough: A Heroes' Non-Death— Come on HRG, you know better than that!
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Andy Garcia, We Need You Again!— Why can't Hollywood get the "Cuban thing" right?
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Home Equity ID Theft Ring Points To A Bigger Problem— Was it too easy for a multi-national gang to steal millions in home equity?
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Bagger On Fire— The torments and exploits of a typical day for retail's most antisocial, stone-faced smart ass. Work is a desperate battle and leisure is a drunken victory.
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The World's Most Powerful Word— Taking a lesson from the "yes man."
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Food Riots, Civil Unrest, and the Disunited States of America— Are we looking forward to a future of food riots, civil war, and the breakup of the union by 2012? Some trends experts think so.
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- Dec 1, 2008
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Dr. Gregory House in Love, Part 1: Of Monster Trucks and Vindaloo Curry— Is House capable of love? This two-part article explores the women in Dr. Gregory House's life.
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Finding Something to Complain About on Wisteria Lane— Sure, this season is perfectly fine, but I do have one little thing about last night's episode that troubled me.
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Blue State Musings From A Red State Woman— A not-so-dyed-in-the-wool liberal defends her right to reside in a true-blue state, and explains why small-l libertarianism holds some appeal.
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Your Children Will Kill You— Who will serve and protect the economic elites from the rest of the world?
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- Nov 30, 2008
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Twilight and the Potter Derangement Syndrome: "But There're No Vampires in That Kid's Book!"— 'Twilight' and 'Harry Potter': A gonzo look into the world of literary obsessions and denials.
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The Evolution of a Gamer: Part 1 - The Early Years— How does one become a dedicated and obsessive gamer? Read on to see how my journey began.
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- Nov 29, 2008
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Chris Martin's Bland, Bland Music— Coldplay has tricked the world into liking them. What does that say about us?
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Do Video Games Make The Music Now?— The Guitar Hero franchise makes money for Activision and the big name artist, but how about the struggling garage band?
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A Hip-Hop History— An analysis of Hip-Hop and its affect on the world.
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Retro Redux: Andre Kostelanetz And The Evolution Of A Genre— Although the Russian revolution was taking place all around him, he was only interested in music.
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Wal-Mart "Black Friday" Death: Life Imitates Satire— I demand an investigation of all writers of The Onion to see if they accidentally wrote a satirical story that came to life.
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- Nov 28, 2008
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Is Customer Service Dead?— A look at today's work force and the effectiveness of a little cheer.
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On Movie Stars, Everyday Dads, and the Meaning of Legacy— In speaking about someone else's dad, the author finds herself thinking about her own.
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Family Court with Judge Penny Brings A Unique Touch to Daytime Court Shows— She's a gift of pure love wrapped in a judge's robe.
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Emile Hirsch, Alpha Actor— "You're just living, man. You're just there, in that moment, in that special place and time."
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The Vatican "Forgives" John Lennon— The Catholic Church is no different from the rest of us and has no right to pass judgment on anyone or anything.
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Congress Has Reached New Depths of Stupidity— Congress has reached new depths of stupidity.
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- Nov 27, 2008
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Mumbai Attacks a Reminder of the Threat of Terrorism— The spectre of terrorism still stalks the world. Are we paying attention here in Fortress America?
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The 23rd Annual Gemini Awards Prediction Potrzebie— Promises to be more entertaining than Alex Strachan.
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- Nov 26, 2008
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These Films Sleep Well: The Auteurs Website and Riviera (2005, Villaceque)— The new Auteurs website is tested with the little known French drama, Riviera.
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Movie Media: Special Thanksgiving Edition— Ready to eat some turkey?
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Oh, Now What’s Wrong With The Right?— If the right wingnut bloggers want war then the lefty bloggers should oblige.
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- Nov 25, 2008
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My Own Worst Enemy Begins to Disappoint— Last night was one twist too many.
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Spotlight On FC Bayern Munich, Legends Of German And European Football — German's most famous club achieved a level of success in the '70s that has secured their legendary status.
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Liner Notables: 24 of Hank Williams' Greatest Hits— "Hank Williams crowded a lot of living into twenty-nine years. Someone said he went into anything like 'killin' rattlesnakes.'"
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Keith Richards to Teach Buble and Groban a Lesson— Stones guitarist rumored to release album of jazz and easy listening standards.
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- Nov 24, 2008
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Rise and Shine: The Dangers of Early-Morning School— A case against school starting at the crack of dawn.
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The Amazing Race and the Mercy Elimination— Farewell Andrew and Dan, you may not officially be eliminated, but I'm disqualifying you.
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Twilight the Movie: Views From a Teen Not Obsessed With The Book
— The bestselling book dominates the big screen.
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Eric Holder's Department of Injustice— Obama's choice for Attorney General is a very bad sign for those who had hoped for liberal policies on civil liberties issues from Obama.
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- Nov 23, 2008
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My Rooibos Affair, Or How I Learned to Calm Down and Love South Africa's "Red Bush"— How a one-night-stand with rooibos turned into a life-changing relationship.
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Suggestions for a Transcultural Narrative: When Beckett and Fonzie Collide— Ruminations at the intersection of high and low culture.
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Retro Redux: Jim Lowe Found Success Behind That Famous Door— His career soared when he recorded his SECOND song about a door.
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- Nov 22, 2008
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TV Media: Special Thanksgiving Edition— Is everyone ready to get drunk on food?
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The Secret of Creativity— When you write, forget about the Booker Prize. When you paint, forget about the galleries in Paris. When you sing, forget about the Billboard charts.
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The Atheist's Guide to Christmas— It came without credit. It came without banks. It came without financing, savings, or angst.
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The Woes of Holiday Words— Merry Christmas no more.
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- Nov 21, 2008
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Bankruptcy Over Bailout— Giving the Big Three automakers any money is a waste of money.
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ABC Family's "25 Days of Christmas" 2008— I'm getting ready for some "Jingle Bells."
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