2008 Woodie Awards
The first time you see a movie on the silver screen, the action, excitement, horror and suspense emits emotion from viewing. When you come across that same film, the thrill has lost its fervor, the same scenes don't seem as intense from the initial viewing.
Anyone who states that George W. Bush has "strong leadership in uncertain times" and that " he (GW Bush) is picking up the ball and fighting international terrorism head-on..." is sadly mistaken. I would like to quote George Monbiot of The Guardian newspaper in the UK, when he states, "George Bush has made no secret of the primary mission of his presidency: to remunerate the companies which supported his bid for power.
Millions of people protested the war this past weekend. March 20 marked one year since the U.S. invaded Iraq. There were over 250 protests worldwide with an estimated 100,000 people in NYC opposing this fictitious war and bringing our troops home. What occurred was a peaceful showing of true democracy.
Everyone in the liberal world is bellowing that "history is being made, that boundaries are being broken, that a great victory for equality is happening." Of course, I am referring to the Mayors of San Francisco, Albany, and a few others. These men have taken it upon themselves to countenance the marriage of same sex couples in their cities, and grant them marriage licenses only honored in those particular cities.
Arguments to prevent same sex marriage from being recognized by the United States Constitution are unconstitutional because. The reason for this is that those opposed to same sex marriage are stating that the sanctity of marriage must be protected. In other words, the holiness of marriage, the saintliness of marriage, the piety, the purity, the SACREDNESS - of marriage must be protected.
It's so hard to accomplish a dream at a young age, but there is a number of young over achievers that are born with greatness in their bones. This week, I'm highlighting none other than the ultimate Raymond Usher. His single "Yeah" featuring Lil' Jon and Ludicrous is so hot that in the next 10 years when you hear this song again, you won't help but say I remember when that song was fochizzle.
Most artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame feel happy to be remembered so many years after their last burst of musical vitality. But Prince's induction may be just the opposite. Those who've followed the career of Minnesota's most flamboyant rock star see Monday night's induction ceremony not as a culmination, but as a new beginning.
The Chinese New Year is long gone, yet red envelopes flood the parking lots of MSU(Red envelopes are frequently used as gift containers in the January holiday). Sorry to say, this is no holiday...well not for us. If the assumption was made that parking woes would be over - think again.
Every other Thursday night MSU's own A.S.S.I.S.T. organization opens the doors to the Rathskeller in the late evening hour for a night of poetry, music, monologues, and of course, the main attraction, which is coffee! Through the organizations' generous hands it has raised money for a wide variety of charities, and causes.
NBC's The Restaurant ended its first season with a contrived sense of jubilation. After five episodes of chaos and discord, rats and wretched reviews, mutiny and mayhem, Rocco DiSpirito took the staff of his eatery to the beach and the managers, cooks, waiters and bartenders celebrated the successful launch of Rocco's on 22nd.
Hey there sportlings! The Sports Guy is back from his journey for oneness with the sport's gods. Marciano, Thorpe, Ruth, you know the names. The Sports Guy chi has been a bit out of whack and he needed to find himself amidst the rubble. But, it's been a wicked two weeks we've had here.
It's the reality shows that are bunching up at the top of the ratings. But networks continue to show hope for scripted shows especially at this time of year. Pilot episodes for more than 100 proposed new series are being completed this month as part of the annual effort that will result in rosters of new fall shows.
Billions of dollars are spent each year fighting the war on drugs. Hundreds of thousands are arrested for drug violations, and thousands of lives are lost due to drug overdoses and drug crimes. This is a war that will not be defeated unless other directions are taken.