TV’s creepiest corpses
Thu, 10 May 2012 14:47:26 -0700
The network TV season ends this month, and with it a significant amount of carnage. There are currently 10 network shows — "Bones," "Criminal Minds," "The Mentalist," "Castle," "Body of Proof," the three "CSIs," and the two "NCISes" — that typically begin with a murder, the expected first beat in any crime procedural. This amounts to approximately 200 corpses a year, 200 dead bodies intended to ...
First Thoughts: Is Bain fair game?
Mon, 21 May 2012 06:25:09 -0700
Is Bain fair game? Rattner and Booker (initially) say no… Team Obama says yes… While Booker backtracked in his criticism, what he said on “Meet” hurt the Obama campaign… But remember this when it comes to Bain: There’s a BIG disconnect betwe …
Carney the ace up NSW's Origin sleeve
Mon, 21 May 2012 22:28:11 -0700
NSW five-eighth Todd Carney shapes as the key figure in the Blues hopes of ending Queensland's six-year State of Origin winning streak.
On the groovy train
Sat, 19 May 2012 17:00:00 -0700
But don't let that fool you. If you have trouble believing the dictum that music is a universal language that transcends barriers, Roy's story should provide all the proof you ever need.
Phillips: Camping time nears, bringing back memories of youth
Mon, 21 May 2012 23:42:59 -0700
YAKIMA, Wash. — With Memorial weekend looming just ahead, many of us start thinking about doing some camping. And to me, camping isn’t camping unless you do so in a tent. I’ve owned a few different tents over the years. I’ve had some small tents and big tents, cheap tents and expensive tents. None has [...]
Union official threatened to set me up: Thomson
Sun, 20 May 2012 23:38:24 -0700
Suspended Labor MP Craig Thomson has named the Victorian union official he says set him up over allegations he used union money to pay for prostitutes during his time with the Health Services Union (HSU).