Where is the emotion from the president?
The media lashed out at President Obama for failing to show enough emotion about the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The complaining seems to be primarily from the White House media. This week during an extended press conference, the White House spokesperson was peppered with questions from the frustrated story seeking media. [...]
Where will “The King” go?
In case you missed it, two-time NBA-MVP Lebron James has finished his contract with The Cleveland Cavaliers. That is the simple part of this up-coming 2009 NBA off-season. Now, here comes the hard part. The big question on everyone’s mind is, “where will he go”? If you turn on ESPN at any point in the [...]
Pavin: Tiger will be treated like everyone else
By Tony Dean Austin Times Staff Tiger may not be on the Ryder Cup Team? Really? This week U.S. Ryder Cup Team captain Cory Pavin said of Tiger Woods, yes that Woods, is not a guaranteed a spot on this year’s team. Pavin speaking to a gathering of reporters was asked if Woods failed to [...]
From the publisher: Laura Bush and the “Mexican” problem
There are many issues and topics which are interesting and intriguing this week. So as a change of pace instead of picking one, I thought we could explore several topics in a new rundown format. Former first lady Laura Bush while promoting her new book dropped a couple of revelations to Larry King on Wednesday [...]
To Mom: My number one fan
Hopefully, you remembered Sunday, May 9 is Mother’s Day. This day, across the United States, mothers are treated to a day off from housework, Hallmark cards, flowers, and breakfast-in-bed. It is a shame that we only have one day set aside for Mom; after all, she is the one who had to carry us around [...]
(1) Chicago Wolves vs. (2) Texas Stars Preview
This is a quick preview of the up-coming Playoff Series for the Texas Stars before they take on the Chicago Wolves. Stars Leading Regular Season Scorer: Aaron Gagnon, 58 points (27 goals, 31 assists). Wolves Leading Regular Season Scorer: Jason Krog, 72 points (14 goals, 61 assists). Stars Leading Regular Season Goalie: Matt Clime, 2.46 [...]
Deceptive emails
From the publisher… As I was about to write this week’s opinion piece, I was very excited to share with you my thoughts on the week. I attended the BIG Awards on Friday and was motivated immensely by the spirit of commerce that enveloped the room. I conducted a fascinating interview with comedian Paul Mooney. [...]
We have overcome: A perspective
By Linda Chavez Benjamin Hooks, former head of the NAACP and long-time civil rights activist died this week at 85. I will miss him, my sometimes-adversary but always-gentleman debating partner. Hooks took over the leadership of the NAACP in 1977 from Roy Wilkins and was executive director until 1992. I first met Hooks when I [...]
From the Editor: A view of slavery
As we near the end of February, Black History month, I found myself thinking about the origins of slavery, why it was accepted, and what if it had never existed. So, I gave myself a little history lesson and found myself coming up with more questions than answers. Slavery is nearly as old as civilization; [...]
When your hero is a terrorist
I was tooling around in my car Monday morning when my radio went crazy and started broadcasting strange voices calling a murderer a hero. The Todd and Don show on KLBJ is a daily respite from the Mark and Sam hysterics we get first thing in the morning. Only Ed comes through from time to [...]
