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Austerity (budget cuts) and social unrest
August 9, 2011
Mark Blyth says that austerity, driven by class politics, usually ends badly. Louise Cooper sees a connection between austerity and the UK riots.
'Public Enemies' (2009 Johnny Depp movie)
August 8, 2011
A couple strong scenes of gun violence, but a weak story and characters make for a mediocre movie which should have been much better.
'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' (movie, 2009)
March 8, 2011
Adapted from the first book in Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Trilogy, the crime thriller stars Michael Nyqvist and Noomi Rapace and includes scenes of brutal violence.
Chandra Levy murder could be pinned on inmate, not Gary Condit
February 21, 2009
News reports say an arrest is near in the 2001 murder of the Washington intern.
Chimpanzee attacks woman in Stamford, Connecticut
February 17, 2009
A 200-pound pet chimp named Travis has been shot and killed by police after a violent attack that has left a woman in critical condition with life threatening and “life-changing” injuries.
1982 Tylenol tampering crisis: Tylenol killer caught?
February 4, 2009
After over 26 years, there suddenly is new activity in the case of the 1982 Chicago Tylenol murders.
Drew Peterson's ex-fiancée Christina Raines on the CBS 'Early Show'
February 2, 2009
This morning’s interview capped the latest breathtaking stunt in Drew Peterson’s circus of distraction.
How Jerry Taft and TweetDeck found me fresh eggs, dead body
January 25, 2009
During a movie intermission, I try out TweetDeck’s ‘search’ feature and find a dead body and fresh eggs nearby.
Racine, Wisconsin Mayor Gary Becker arrested for child pornography, solicitation (updated)
January 14, 2009
The Racine Post and the Journal Times are both reporting that Mayor Gary Becker has been arrested on child sex charges.
In other news (1/13/2009)
January 13, 2009
Man sells daughter for beer and meat; Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s bikes stolen; Indiana financial adviser suspected of staging plane crash
Darren Stephens arrested in Chicago (not Darrin Stephens or the other Darren Stephens)
December 30, 2008
Someone was arrested in Chicago, but he may not be who you think he is or what he said he was.
Drew Peterson engaged to 23-year-old woman? Maybe not (updated)
December 17, 2008
Drew Peterson’s publicist confirms his client has become engaged to a 23-year-old woman. Drew wonders how this got out.
Movie review: 'The Departed' (2006)
October 18, 2007
Martin Scorsese’s exciting, suspenseful remake of a Hong Kong thriller with a great performance from Jack Nicholson.
'V for Vendetta' movie (Natalie Portman, 2006)
September 19, 2007
A hokey adaptation of a graphic novel that is nevertheless impressive for its oppresive political atmosphere.
'The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada' (Tommy Lee Jones, 2005)
July 11, 2007
A little masterpiece from Tommy Lee Jones. Fantastic storytelling.
'Tsotsi' movie review (Presley Chweneyagae, 2005)
February 19, 2007
High-quality work, neatly made, and engaging both to watch and to listen to.
Erasing Jose Padilla, United States citizen
January 3, 2007
His attorneys say the abuse inflicted on him has left him “like a piece of furniture.”
British law to protect religion from hatred -- and laughter?
June 26, 2005
Under a new law in Britain, it might be llegal to mock religion.
