Archive for September 3rd, 2008
Wednesday @ The RNC: Gloves Off, Claws Out
I once read that Arnold Schwarzenegger said he picked the Republican party over the Democratic party because they are winners. This was one of those nights when you were reminded why they often win. After a non-start to the Republican National Convention on Monday, and last night’s sometimes effective, but mostly lukewarm speeches from the [...]
How Fast the Tide Can Turn …
Mark Evitt discusses this week’s resurgence of the good old liberal media bias at the RNC.
Music Box: Lauryn Hill - “World Is A Hustle”
The 10-year anniversary of her glorious release “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” was last month. So we wonder, could this gem be a precursor to the greatest musical comeback this year?
Eight minutes of ear candy is great, but we want more. Stop teasing us, Lauryn, and replug yourself into our lives!
Lost Songs and Lost Time
Previously on Lost…the musical version. Mark Evitt tells you how to feed your Lost addiction.
Afternoon Apertif: Daily News Roundup
After all that build-up, Hurricane Gustav has come and gone, leaving huge swathes of power outages and a big ol’ mess for returning evacuees to clean up, but no broken levees or national disaster areas. While people begin making their way back to that part of the waterfront, Gustav’s sister Hanna is heading ominously toward [...]
P+P @The RNC: Yes, Virginia, There Are Gay Republicans.
Tricia Romano has yet to find Bigfoot, alien life, or The Lochness Monster, but she did speak with a gay Republican.
P+P@The RNC: Shameless Self Promotion Alert
The Annenberg School has been all over both conventions, teaming up with Politico to host a few panel discussions. We caught the tail end of one at the Minnesota Public Radio building in downtown St. Paul. The panel’s title was “Bridging the Political Divide in the 2008 Election. Professor, Dean Emeritus, Geoffrey Cowan welcomed the [...]
P+P@The RNC: A Day in Pictures
I arrived late Monday night, which meant I missed that day’s non-festivities. Just as well.
Today started out muggy and hot and soon turned gray and limpid, with drizzly rain and gusts of wind dotting downtown St. Paul. If it weren’t for the clusters of National Guard and police on corners surrounding the Xcel Center, [...]
Music Box: Chris Barz – “Do You Know Him?”
Gabrielle Chua knows who Chris Berz is. Do you? (hint: 18-year-old hip-hopper with old-school flair)
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