Opinion

Warnings by Cheryl Haimann (Oct 20, 2003)

Is nothing safe anymore? Safe from warning labels, that is.

Oort Cloud Oddities: Weapons of Mouse Destruction by Alexandra Queen (Oct 20, 2003)

Looking for a "bunker buster" to roust terrorists out of their underground hideouts? Forget the nukes, go with little creepy-crawly things. Alex's dad can attest to their effectiveness.

Adventures in Bartending by Sara Dunn (Oct 13, 2003)

Line 'em up, barkeep! Let us tell you the stories of our lives, and keep your eye on that glass!

Oort Cloud Oddities: Pride comes before a wet pants leg. by Alexandra Queen (Oct 13, 2003)

An object lesson in why it doesn't pay to brag in the near vicinity of your dog.

Pinot Grigio - The Reality Series by Sand Pilarski (Oct 6, 2003)

How do I love the dry white wine called Pinot Grigio? MMmmm, let me count the ways!

Secondhand Lions: Old Fashioned Fun at the Bijou by Bernie Pilarski (Oct 6, 2003)

Sand drags Bernie off to the movie theater again. "Look honey, this one has horses and fish and shotguns in it! I call that a Must See!"

Secondhand Lions: Old Fashioned Fun at the Bijou by Sand Pilarski (Oct 6, 2003)

Sand drags Bernie off to the movie theater again. "Look honey, this one has horses and fish and shotguns in it! I call that a Must See!"

Oort Cloud Oddities: Celebrity Relationships by Alexandra Queen (Sep 29, 2003)

Demi Moore is said to have moved in with Ashton Kutcher. Because he's, um. So ...smart?

Dear Customer, do you really have a grip on your kid? by Tedi Trindle (Sep 29, 2003)

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to a retail outlet, a horror story from an insider. How confident are you that your child can acquit himself in public? Enquiring minds want to know.

Movie Review: Funny Girl by Cheryl Haimann (Sep 22, 2003)

Latest don't mean greatest. Cheryl analyzes 'Funny Girl', the Barbara Streisand classic that has been tested by time and found worthy.

White Lies, Tall Tales and the Tooth Fairy by Tedi Trindle (Sep 15, 2003)

So, your really think you are honest? Think again.

Oort cloud oddities: The rise and fall of the gastropod Mafia by Alexandra Queen (Sep 15, 2003)

Some people make gardening look so easy. I hate them.

Sales 101 -- Negotiation Skills for Everyday Life by Tedi Trindle (Sep 1, 2003)

Everyone can benefit from mastering the gentle art of persuasion. Learn how to turn a personal conflict into a win-win situation that leaves everybody happy and smiling.

Oort Cloud Oddities: The Devil's Agent by Alexandra Queen (Sep 1, 2003)

If the story the Exorcist was based on is indeed a true one, then the devil doesn't seem to do a very good job of marketing himself. He needs a new agent.

Kids These Days by John Trindle (Aug 25, 2003)

What's wrong with these damn kids?

Oort Cloud Oddities: National Nude Recreation Week 2003 by Alexandra Queen (Aug 18, 2003)

Men are from Mars, women are from Venus, and writers tend to drift in from someplace even further. This week: a rehashing of an old favorite. National Nude Recreation Week 2003. Huh. Everyone's outfit looks a lot like the ones they wore last year.

Lara Croft Tomb Raider 2: Lara, Please Shoot the Director by Bernie Pilarski (Aug 11, 2003)

Bernie and Sand slither off to the movies again to see if <i>Tomb Raider 2</i> is really as bad as some critics have claimed.

Lara Croft Tomb Raider 2: Lara, Please Shoot the Director by Sand Pilarski (Aug 11, 2003)

Bernie and Sand slither off to the movies again to see if <i>Tomb Raider 2</i> is really as bad as some critics have claimed.

Seabiscuit: A Big Movie That Included the Little Horse by Bernie Pilarski (Jul 28, 2003)

Bernie and Sand sneak off to the movies again, to check out the Triple Crown horseraces' hype of <i>Seabiscuit</i>. Was the little horse really that much of a superstar?

Reciprocate This by Chris Barnhart (Jul 28, 2003)

Assumptions can be dangerous. Or just wickedly amusing. Never assume that breasts negate proficiency with power tools. And never leave the house if your belt clashes that badly with those shoes. Oh, just pass the otterpops and read the article, already.

Seabiscuit: A Big Movie That Included the Little Horse by Sand Pilarski (Jul 28, 2003)

Bernie and Sand sneak off to the movies again, to check out the Triple Crown horseraces' hype of <i>Seabiscuit</i>. Was the little horse really that much of a superstar?

The Mystery of the Single Shoe by Tedi Trindle (Jul 21, 2003)

Pondering one of the great mysteries of life while driving on America's highways, our intrepid reporter tackles the phenomenon of the single shoe...

Bubbles by Chris Barnhart (Jul 21, 2003)

Not only are clowns evil, they can ruin your life. A tragic recounting of the birthday party that scarred a young man forever. No fair laughing.

Life Without Bacon by Tedi Trindle (Jul 14, 2003)

<b>Life Without Bacon is No Life at All. </b>If we gave up all our bad habits, what would we do for fun? Pondering an aescetic existence and finding it coming up lacking...

Pirates of the Caribbean: Still Waters Run Depp by Bernie Pilarski (Jul 14, 2003)

Sand and Bernie hit the theater again this weekend, and review <i>Pirates of the Caribbean</i>. Say, sweetheart, who's shivering ye timbers now?

Lack of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Save Your Cash by Bernie Pilarski (Jul 14, 2003)

Oh, dear, another day over 100 degrees, and off Sand and Bernie go to the movies again. We love you, Sean, but it's time to put an icepack on your head and cover your ears...

Pirates of the Caribbean: Still Waters Run Depp by Sand Pilarski (Jul 14, 2003)

Sand and Bernie hit the theater again this weekend, and review <i>Pirates of the Caribbean</i>. Say, sweetheart, who's shivering ye timbers now?

Lack of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Save Your Cash by Sand Pilarski (Jul 14, 2003)

Oh, dear, another day over 100 degrees, and off Sand and Bernie go to the movies again. We love you, Sean, but it's time to put an icepack on your head and cover your ears...

T-3, A Must See Summer Movie by Bernie Pilarski (Jul 7, 2003)

Whether you want them or not, Sand and Bernie give you their opinions on Arnold's new movie <i>Terminator 3: The Rise of the Machines</i>.

The Legend of Flying Dog by Tedi Trindle (Jul 7, 2003)

Some stories never leave you. What are you to think when the truth is stranger than fiction?