The surrealism of what happened to America on September 11, 2001 has now sunken into the hearts of the free and the brave, Americans. Sheli Casteel takes a look at the American spirit since that horrific day.
It has been one year since we saw the terror in New York City. Now, more than ever, we must unite as a nation, without discrimination based on color, culture, or ethnicity. We must stand strong and band together.
A reader's boyfriend is looking for love in all the wrong places, including her closets. Mike advises her to do some straightening up - of her boyfriend - or to consider cleaning house. While Veronica examines " is reading your partner's email acceptable" concerning this same reader. Also, when someone in a relationship asks for romance, what should you do? Can Veronica and Mike help a reader whose wife has challenged him to understand what romance is all about? Can they help the reader to re-discover his inner-Romeo before Juliet has to spell it out for him?
This year's campaign season might not possess the same sense of dramatic flair as the 2000 election, with it's endless recounts and last minute Supreme Court rulings, but it is shaping up to be at least entertaining. With Republicans and Democrats fighting for control of Congress, some races have turned competitive and even bitter, while others are just downright bizarre. 2002 may not have the excitement of a presidential election year, but there are still several intriguing races worthy of our attention.
Marriage is a big deal and should be taken very seriously. Taking time out of your whirlwind romance to find out just what kinda skeletons he or she may be hiding most assuredly will help you make that final decision before saying ‘I do.' Some skeletons can be over looked, swept under the carpet, and yes, even forgiven. But your soon to be spouse may be hiding something that will affect your marriage in the future. It is better to find out now than later.
Ah, it seemed only yesterday that the boat anchor of home entertainment, the beta machine, ruled in our living rooms. Beta was the first equipment that allowed us to watch movies whenever we wanted at home--without waiting for them to be broadcast on TV! It was a revolution in entertainment . . . and now it's over.
Do you live in a mountainous or somewhat remote area, or an area with a lot of crazy weather? Is your house on top of a very steep hill? Do you live in Alaska? If your answer to any of those questions is "yes," then you may be in the market for one of America's most popular and misused status symbols, a Sport Utility Vehicle.
Retro Movie Review:
Dogtown and Z-boys
The Birth of an X-treme Culture
– A commentary by D. M. Sinkovits
Dogtown and Z-boys
The Birth of an X-treme Culture
– A commentary by D. M. Sinkovits
Is there any sport more closely associated with Generation X than skateboarding? Skate parks are popping up throughout the country at a growing rate, while throngs of boarders can be found in any city, square or location that has curbs, railings, hills. Today, the X Games are bigger than ever and X Game athletes are signing million dollar sponsorship deals with big name vendors. Dogtown and Z-boys is a radical documentary that details the rebirth of skateboarding and follows its rise to a level that changed the world forever, and contributed the word "extreme" to the sports culture.
Melanie Burkes takes a look back at last years season of Friends. Over the summer we may have forgotten that Rachel gave birth to a little girl and shortly after Ross decides finally (after how many years now?) ask Rachel to marry him. Only to be left in a cliff hanger of Joey finding the engagement ring and in the heat of the moment Rachel thinks he is proposing. Furthermore, Melanie compares the pregnancy angle to other shows that were canceled or ended shortly after a member of the cast's character had a baby.
Music Review
A Rush of Blood
Coldplay
by Brad DeMaadg
A Rush of Blood
Coldplay
by Brad DeMaadg
Coldplay is one of hottest upcoming bands from across the Atlantic. Being compared by many critics to the music magicians Radiohead. Coldplay takes its shot at producing the sophomore release to the successful Parachutes. Will Coldplay be able to avoid a sophomore jinx? Will they prove to newcomers that they are something more that a mimic of Radiohead? A Rush of Blood hit stores on August 27th , and we shall find out the answers.
Expert Interview:
Stephen Coonts author of
The Right Matter
-interview by Madison Knight
Stephen Coonts author of
The Right Matter
-interview by Madison Knight
Becoming a writer takes talent and know-how. This involves market research to discover your niche. It is then a matter of plotting, writing and editing and submitting your manuscript to publishers or agents. But success doesn't happen overnight, it takes several attempts at rewriting and some rejections later to find ‘The Right Matter'.
