January 2, 2004 Archive

Culture

• Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Metrosexual!

  The greatest horror apparent in the metrosexual phenomenon is the emergence of a new kind of nasty -- the male diva.

  in Culture — by Flea Rosca — on Jan 02, 2004

• WMD? No, Bombshell Yes

  in Culture — by Eric Olsen — on Jan 02, 2004

• The Best and the Worst

  There is one defining characteristic that separates antiwar activists from prowar activists: Antiwars are more likely to walk their talk.

  in Culture — by mike larkin — on Jan 02, 2004

• School Vouchers Suck

  The poor inner-city kids will be stuck in the poor inner city.

  in Culture — by Dirtgrain — on Jan 02, 2004

• "Food Chain Barbie"

  in Culture — by bookofjoe — on Jan 02, 2004

• API clients fail blogger in time of need

  . . .Chronicle, along with Kung-Log and iBlog, has failed me for now.

  in Culture — by Mac Diva — on Jan 02, 2004

• American Culture Jeopardized by Corporations?

  Please give me evidence of ways in which unique culture exists in America beyond the influence of corporations.

  in Culture — by Dirtgrain — on Jan 02, 2004

• The League of Extraordinary Women

  For most parents in the US today, the reality of the existence of men and women who ruthlessly prey on little children is well understood. In the midst of this ever-present threat, women across the country seem to have formed an unspoken alliance to help protect one another's children.

  in Culture — by David Flanagan — on Jan 02, 2004

• No pain, big gain. At least, for the surgeon. It's pronounced, "Ka-ching"

  in Culture — by bookofjoe — on Jan 02, 2004

• Michael Jackson kidnapped by Muslims?

  "The Nation of Islam and Louis Farrakhan's son-in-law have taken over completely and are in full and total charge," said one senior Jackson employee, speaking on condition of anonymity.

  in Culture — by Mac Diva — on Jan 02, 2004

• Florida Trend: Housing To Remain Strong In 2004

  Florida Trend's forecast for Florida housing in 2004.

  in Culture — by Mr. Real Estate — on Jan 02, 2004

• Sweet Retirement

  Fun at highschool. Oh the immature impurities which make up the essence of childish innocence.

  in Culture — by Crushkill — on Jan 02, 2004

Video

• New DVD: Northfork

  in Video — by Zudfunck — on Jan 02, 2004

• The Return of the King - Concluding the Ring Thing

  in Video — by Eric Olsen — on Jan 02, 2004

• Long and winding road: Anthony Minghella's "Cold Mountain"

  Miramax Oscar-mongering may have prevented many from admiring an otherwise excellent film.

  in Video — by John Lars Ericson — on Jan 02, 2004

Music

• Worst band of 2003: the winner is...

  in Music — by bookofjoe — on Jan 02, 2004

• Alex Lifeson, Rush guitarist, arrested

  in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Jan 02, 2004

• We have not seen the worst while we can still say "this is the worst"

  Typical... the first Top 100 singles poll you'd actually be happy to see Bohemian Rhapsody leading up, and yet Queen's pomp-op-pop track doesn't make the Worst Singles list at all.

  in Music — by Simon B — on Jan 02, 2004

• Fans Who Held Vigil For Michael Jackson Were Unaware He Is A Pedophile

  Michael Jackson fans gathered in cities across North America to burn candles and wave placards in support of the embattled megastar.

  in Music — by Crushkill — on Jan 02, 2004

Books

• "The Elegant Universe" - by Brian Greene

  in Books — by bookofjoe — on Jan 02, 2004

• Life of Pi

  in Books — by Justene Adamec — on Jan 02, 2004

Politics

• Coalition of the Willing

  I read the phrase in the newspaper nearly everyday. Coalition of the willing. I'm never quite sure who the coalition includes until a brief article appears about Bulgarians coming under fire. Then I know that the coalition includes Bulgarians.

  in Politics — by Joston — on Jan 02, 2004