Monthly Archives: May 2006

Iran crosses the line. In an earlier day, this would have inspired a Crusade. Today, it inspires a shrug. Dialouge between countries is always the most perferable path, because it focuses on understanding differences. When one side refuses to engage … Continue reading →

Pope Benedict XVI held a 35-minute meeting with Venezuelan dictator Hugo Chavez, and essentially laid down the law: The Pope took the unusual step last week of using a private meeting with President Hugo Ch?vez of Venezuela at the Vatican … Continue reading →

It could probably go well for folks in the political world as well: After ten years, I give up. I was banging my head against the wall trying to find ethical, creative ways to train your employees on the merits … Continue reading →

This Saturday, I will gain 15 pounds eating the best food in the world. Instead of traveling halfway across the globe to satisfy your grape leaf craving, you can enjoy homemade Lebanese food right here in Richmond at St. Anthony’s … Continue reading →

Here’s one reviewer’s take on The DaVinci Code: Why all the fuss over a fictional story? It’s because Brown skillfully used real artwork, documents, buildings and people in his book, which has been read by an estimated 75 million people … Continue reading →

Oliver Stone’s trailer for his new film World Trade Center debuts this week, disclaimer and all. Take a peek. The trailer isn’t too bad, but it might be a bit close to home for those affected by 9/11.

… mostly because it’s crap. But who am I to contradict the tastes of Cannes?

Interesting article by Slate.com.

Some Fredericksburg residents enjoy telling others what they can and cannot operate on properly-zoned commercial property. In this case, the Sunken Well Tavern will keep it’s current hours of 9am – 9pm rather than being allowed to expand it’s hours. … Continue reading →

From the youth section of the Free Lance-Star comes a short diddy on blogs. The short synapses is as follows: For right now, newspapers still have the most real influence of all media forms, since TV and radio are not … Continue reading →