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At a Loss

I’ve been somewhat at a loss for topics to write about. We are currently in the middle of general election season — with all the silliness that goes along with that. As a result, it’s not like I’m lacking for fodder in that area from which to base blog posts. And yet I feel like I’m in the middle of the desert.

Paulina Porizkova: On Politics

I get more and more impressed with Paulina’s levelheadedness–and not just on politics. Given a choice between another politician “representing” me in …

WNBA 2010 – Early Season Thoughts

It’s the first weekend of June and about a fifth of the WNBA season is done (boy, that was quick). It seems like a good time to offer up some opinions about the season so far. I didn’t do my usual pre-season post simply because with all of the off-season changes, it seemed to be an exercise too fraught with not-enough-information-itis.

Steven Newton: In Defense of Scientific Methodology

Yeah, getting a little tired of the nabobs raggin’ on science. Steven Newton: In Defense of Scientific Methodology.

2009-10 Maryland Women’s Basketball Early Review

Yesterday, Maryland suffered its first loss in the season’s first four games. Given that the Terps are playing nine underclassmen on their active 10-player roster, it’s probably best to think of it as a learning exercise.

TTSCC Scenes I’d Like to See (Part 6) – Yes

As we head into the final episode of the second season, I had a small exchange pop into my head that would be sort of a cool way to tie up some threads and set the stage for a third season. Once again it involves a meeting between our two lead terminators.

2009 WNBA Draft – Last Thoughts Before the Draft

Now, having seen the players playing outside of their conferences at season’s end, as well has having more information concerning WNBA team needs, and factoring the comments from around the web about my previous post, I’d agree that my previous list needs some tweaking.

Method or Madness?

When it comes to acting, I’m not a fan of “The Method”. While I sort of agree with the concept of it, the fact is that I think it has hurt American acting (especially) more than it has helped.

Fixing Death Penalty Madness

In the many pushes to repeal death penalties around the country, the most compelling in recent days has been the cost of death row inmates versus life imprisoned convicts. Clearly the system needs to be adjusted, but how?

TTSCC Scenes I’d Like To See (Part 3) – John’s Work Camp Escape

With TTSCC, as with other shows that inspire a devoted fan base, a lot of speculation, wishful thinking, and just plain fantasy tends to occur regarding how the story is developing. I’m not immune from this affliction. This installment: John’s Work Camp Escape

TTSCC Scenes I’d Like To See (Part 2) – Cam and Cat

With TTSCC, as with other shows that inspire a devoted fan base, a lot of speculation, wishful thinking, and just plain fantasy tends to occur regarding how the story is developing. I’m not immune from this affliction.

T:TSCC 0213 – Earthlings Welcome Here

Analysis and opinions of the season 2 episode “Earthlings Welcome Here” from Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

T:TSCC 0213 Fancast – Earthlings Welcome Here

Welcome to this week’s podcast for Season 2, Episode 13 of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles: “Earthlings Welcome Here”. This is meant to be played along with the episode video (cuing instructions are at the beginning of the podcast).

T:TSCC 0212 – Alpine Fields

Analysis and opinions of the season 2 episode “Alpine Fields” from Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

T:TSCC 0212 Fancast – Alpine Fields

Welcome to this week’s podcast for Season 2, Episode 12 of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles: “Alpine Fields”. This is meant to be played along with the episode video (cuing instructions are at the beginning of the podcast).

TTSCC Scenes I’d Like To See (Part 1) – John and Cameron Parting; John, Derek, Cameron, and Some Truth

With TTSCC, as with other shows that inspire a devoted fan base, a lot of speculation, wishful thinking, and just plain fantasy tends to occur regarding how the story is developing. I’m not immune from this affliction.

T:TSCC 0211 Fancast – Self Made Man

Welcome to this week’s podcast for Season 2, Episode 11 of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles: “Self Made Man”. This is meant to be played along with the episode video (cuing instructions are at the beginning of the podcast).

T:TSCC – Some Speculations on the Humans (Part 2 of 2)

When left to their own devices, the cyborgs and androids of the TTSCC universe exhibit a clarity of action that the humans miss. We have a significant menu of humans who are exerting an influence on present-future events. It might behoove us to take a better look at them. (Part 2 of 2)