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Dying to Bring You the News (2004-08-27): According to the The Guardian, the number of journalists and media staff killed in the Iraq War has now reached 51, after the death of Italian journalist Enzo Baldoni.
Swift Boat Veterans' Claims All Wet (2004-08-20): The New York Times leads today with a story that blows away any lingering credibility of the so-called Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, the Republican donor-funded Viet Nam veterans group who have launched attacks on John Kerry's integrity and honesty about events that happened during the Viet Nam war.
Olympic Opening Ceremonies Impress (2004-08-14): Everyone has been giving the Greeks so much grief about not being ready for the Olympics -- with endless news stories and even a Saturday Night Live sketch spoofing the confused construction director -- that I'm sure the Olympic Committee was determined to show the world what they are made of.
Crazy People Exchanging Views (2004-08-06): The media wars just got nastier.
Will Ferrell Plays George Bush Again (2004-07-31): Will Ferrell reprises his impersonation of President George Bush that was such a hit on Saturday Night Live.
9/11 Commission Cracks the Whip (2004-07-23): Well, the bipartisan 9/11 Commission released its report and it's a doozy.
Another Abu Ghraib Bombshell? (2004-07-14): Remember when Donald Rumsfeld told the Senate Committee investigating Abu Ghraib scandal that there was a lot worse evidence to come and that if "these are released to the public, obviously it's going to make matters worse"? Well, it seems as if we're about to find out what else is on those torture tapes.
Gmail and Orkut: Hi Tech Status Symbols (2004-07-02): It was bound to happen sometime.
Michael Moore Stirs the Pot (2004-06-25): Well, after all the press and hype about Michael Moore's Palme D'Or-winning documentary, Fahrenheit 911, I had to see for myself what all the fuss was about, so I took in a showing this afternoon.
Goodbye to Ronald Reagan (2004-06-18): After a week of unprecedented media coverage of the funeral and memorial service of President Ronald Reagan, I must admit that one thing that struck me was the incredible style and panache of the Reagans, as compared with the last few administrations.
Average Joe's Adam Gets His Chance (2004-03-16): Adam, the guy that Melana Scantlin dumped in favor of Jason Peoples, gets his turn to call the shots in the first of a four part series.
The Exporting of America (2004-03-12): He is not who you might think of as a populist hero, someone willing to take on corporate greed and avarice in order to fight for the American middle-class worker.
DUP: Driving Under the Influence of Porn (2004-03-11): TV screens inside vehicles are already causing problems.
Tommy Thompson Wants Your Love Handles (2004-03-10): Well, it's official.
Martha Stewart Verdict: Not a Good Thing (2004-03-05): In a shocking verdict, the jury found Martha Stewart guilty of all four charges: conspiracy, obstructing justice and making false statments to investigators.
Oscar Hails Lord of the Rings (2004-03-01): It was over 3 1/2 hours, but for Peter Jackson and the cast of The Lord of the Rings: the Return of the King, it was well-worth it.
Judge Drops Most Serious Count Against Martha Stewart (2004-02-27): In a surprising show of good sense, U.
Greenspan Lobs a Grenade Into the Political Arena (2004-02-25): Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan lobbed a grenade into the political arena with his comments about the ballooning U.
Mel Gibson Stirs Passions (2004-02-24): Who could forget a young and handsome Australian named Mel Gibson in Mad Max, the film that made him famous? And who knew that he'd turn from the People's Sexiest Man Alive to today's Most Controversial Director Alive? I haven't yet seen The Passion of the Christ, Gibson's film which portrays the last twelve hours of the life of Jesus Christ.
WB Stakes Angel Right Through the Heart (2004-02-18): It was not a happy Friday the 13th for Joss Whedon and the cast of Angel.
