Castle Shima

As of this moment, we are at war. -- Commander Adama, Battlestar Galactica

Tower View
Positives and Negatives
Kudos must go out to:
* SciFi Network. Their release of Battlestar Galactica is actually pretty good, despite all the early criticism. They remembered that it was the humans, not the special effects, that told the story.

Edward James Olmos, who plays Adama, said that hardcore fans shouldnt want the show because they are just going to complain about the changes. I will have to agree with him. Although I like the show, many arent going to like the fact that Starbuck is a female now and she is attracted to Apollo.

I dont see the issue.

We all know the original Starbuck, Dirk Benedict, wanted Apollo, Richard Hatch. He was in denial. Ha! Ha! (This is a joke. This is the part where you snicker.)

* Ruben Studdard. This article notes out the American Idol winner is proud to be where he is, regardless that his friend, Clay Aiken, has made larger strides in the music world.

Granted, I dont listen to either of these artists, but still a good gesture.

* The judge that allowed screeners to be sent out to the Academy viewers. This will prevent us being limited to Rob Schneider and David Spade up for an award.

Boos must go to:
* The BCS. As Joe Theisman said, drop the C in the name because thats what it is.

What else can you call a forum that doesnt have the #1 and #2 teams playing for the championship?

* Indiana University. The College of Law took took down their Christmas tree under pressure of the students. The tree was originally decorated with maps of the world and non-denominational ornaments in order to show diversity.

Apparently that wasnt enough.

* The woman from Joe Average. This was the show that allowed a beautiful woman choose an average looking male, not some model or body builder.

By choosing the extremely handsome guy that lives with his parents and was placed into the game as a distraction, she once again proved what women are really after.

Major setback for those trying to break the female stereotypes and major proof for the angst of many divorced men.

* Abercrombie & Fitch. The clothing company has recalled their Fall catalog. Parent Advocacy groups didnt like seeing this type of thing marketed to their kids.

So what if its racy? Excuse me, but these catalogs were bought and paid for by those persons above the age of 18.

Why were you letting your kids look at it if you didnt want them to see it?

New Term Meaning Nothing
Speaking of which, parents are being warned about violent videogames by the typical groups. They are now giving these types of games killographic.

Nice name; same weak message.

Games such as these are geared for teens and above. If your kids arent mature enough to distinguish between fantasy and reality, then dont buy it for them.

Hmm.. I wonder if the gaming industry can file a suit against these groups for using a term that they find offensive?
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Out in The Yard
Tenant shoots landlord over rent raise. Great. Another smart guy ruining it for the rest of us lawful gun owners.
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Carjacker wrestles gun from police officer, but gets beaten by other citizens. One more for the good guys!
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Background Noise
Hold Back The Rain by Duran Duran

And if the fires burn out
There is only vital blame..
Hold back the rain...
No time for worry
Cause we're on the roam again...
Hold back the rain....

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* We keep driving into the night
* Its a late goodbye
* Such a late good bye
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