Monthly Archives: August 2006

Katrina: Why it was (and still is) different

Posted on August 28, 2006 by Ted

This week is the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s devastation of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. I have just finished watching Spike Lee’s HBO documentary on the subject: “When the Levees Broke.” If I were a movie reviewer, I … Continue reading →

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Hooray for Tom Cruise!

Posted on August 28, 2006 by Ted

So I see that Tom Cruise has landed on his feet with a new two-year deal forged with Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder. To which I say: Fabulous. I am so glad. First, let me say that my view of … Continue reading →

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Losing it over Lost!

Posted on August 11, 2006 by Ted

I love Lost. The TV series. It is currently my favorite series on TV. And I look forward to the next season as much as anyone. But the producers of the show seem on a mission to destroy it with … Continue reading →

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Is there too much democracy on the Web?

Posted on August 11, 2006 by Ted

According to this article in the San Francisco Chronicle, in the immediate aftermath of the latest airline terrorist threat, bloggers on both the left and ride side of the fence went more than a bit overboard. Comments were as extreme … Continue reading →

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