The Supreme Court upheld a nationwide ban on partial birth abortions today in a 5-4 vote.
Pro-gun people deserve credit exercising responsible use of their firearms.
A Conversation with New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly
Don't let the media hype over the VaTech murders suck you into the culture of irrational fear. The odds are still on your side.
Part I: Afghanistan, Al Qaeda, and the War on Terror
Guernica - the entire arms industry salutes the Spanish and Germans for opening up a whole new target group – civilians.
The Iranians should build a monument in honor of Bush. But what would they call such a monument? American Idyll?
Discover the newest place to eat in LA this week at E3rd Steakhouse.
Discover the newest place to eat in LA this week at the Prime Grill.
Discover the newest in where to eat and where to shop in Los Angeles.
Here are some of the most significant bugs from the past week in the BugBlog.
Having established God’s sense of humor, we can extrapolate a line of thought to consider God’s sense of irony.
This week's 52, a weekly DC Comics series, stars the lost space heroes Nightwing, Batwoman, and the Black Marvel family.
Elizabeth Hand's is a voice beyond the wall of words.
A gorgeously illustrated graphic novel for girls showing the life of a ballerina.
A beautifully illustrated bilingual book about pursuing your dreams and making them happen.
"I wouldn’t mind hoisting a few with the first Emperor of the Han Dynasty"
TV scriptwriter and creator Joss Whedon creates an astonishing piece of graphic work. Astonishing X-Men Vol. 2: Dangerous (Paperback) by Joss Whedon (Author), John Cassaday (Author)
The companion to Wizardology, this practical handbook will make a perfect gift for little wizards in training.
The first ever extreme sport?
Mark Goldblatt's 1989 adaptation of the source material still seems smarter and tougher than the recent 2004 retread.
Carly gets what she wants, but was it really what she wanted?
A recap of how much I wanted to, or did, TiVo-bloop through the performances of the American Idol Top 7.
The post-9/11 thriller starring Peter Krause fails to thrill this viewer.
Jorge Cervantes is to marijuana cultivation what Martha Stewart is to home decorating.
Believe it or not, there's never been a better time to think about the moon landing.
Finch and Range made a very authentic looking documentary that takes advantage of none of the genre's potential.
When will LaKisha live up to the expectations she created on the first real week of the show?
Is it worth it to see a whole movie just for one scene? Sometimes.
Stella and Mac must use everything they've got to solve the case of the multiple deaths and deal with personal crises.
In Amazon's list of the top 100 DVDs, old and new sit side by side.
If first impressions are correct Jane Vasco (aka Painkiller Jane) has superhero characteristics, though why has not been revealed yet.
Have an insatiable appetite for radiation-laced mushrooms and 1960s Japanese horror-fantasy?
Looking for a tight, intense thriller? Look no further.
I hate to say it...but the third episode of the season lagged. Could my favorite series be losing momentum?
The remaining 7 contestants try their hand at a little country music.
Cheng goes into a long explanation of his nefarious plan... eventually he resorts to a whole power point presentation.
Are you ready for the race?
Who knew "wanna see a play" was code for sex?
Christopher's film premieres and others try to leave the fold.
What can you say, it's The Doors, only better!
Damn Sam, I love a bootleg that rocks.
People have been pissed at certain elements of "Satan's influence" in music since people had the ability to be pissed.
Intense physical gratification is just a naked lap-dance away. And I know just the song to inspire you!
Anders Osbourne didn't come from the Mississippi Delta or New Orleans; he just sounds like he does.
T Bone Burnett production channels the newcomer's magic and makes it all sound effortless. An early Album of the Year candidate.
I'm putting my music collection on shuffle and talking about Bright Eyes, Mellowdramatic Wallflowers, and Jewel.
A dark and brooding piece of early seventies disillusionment funk gets its day in the sun again.
This is a solid collection of modern pop tunes that are worth giving a chance.
Folks rural America liked being entertained too, but haven't always had the same opportunities to enjoy it.
Trent Reznor or no, SOMETHING in the water is corrupting the purity of our precious bodily fluids.
After watching the April 17 episode of Oprah, I am convinced that we must stop playing the "victim" card and take responsibility for our actions...
The Virginia Tech shootings raise more questions for us.
An orgy of guns, power and death.
Discover the newest places to dine and relax in New York.
Just because this loner did a bad thing does not mean all loners are ticking time bombs.
Death puts things in perspective.
This is fashion stylist Andre J.’s latest obsession.
mental_floss question of the day.
Finally, a solid course designer on a portable. But does it match Tiger in the other categories?
Europeans love this karaoke series. Will you?
BC Writer of the Week