From the monthly archives: August 2004

By On August 31, 2004 · Leave a Comment · In Uncategorized

Today’s Moment of Zen, courtesy of the fabulous Electoral Vote Predictor:

Polls have become marketing tools for the candidates. According to www.race2004.net “during the 2000 primary race Karl Rove had pollsters call Republican voters in South Carolina asking if John McCain’s black baby born out outside of his marriage influenced their [...]

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Pumpkin Seeds: 2004 VMA Edition

By On August 30, 2004 · 2 Comments · In Personal

1) Did Outkast officially step beyond the constraints of hip-hop and establish themselves as pure musical artists able to weave sonic magic from thin air?

2) Did Usher finally break through the inexplicable logjam of cookie cutter whiteboys and their stolen dance moves with his two awards last night?

3) Has a celebrity ever seemed [...]

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By On August 30, 2004 · 1 Comment · In Pop Culture

I’ve always wanted to be in a real life disaster movie. Part of me, the same part that believes in parallel worlds and alternate realities, looks forward to this happening in my lifetime, though preferably while we’re still living up on a hill in the Bronx. Don’t want my comic books getting wet!

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Pumpkin Seeds: Are You Ready For Some Football? Edition

By On August 27, 2004 · 3 Comments · In Personal

1. Thanks to Eliel, I’m going to tonight’s Jets/Giants pre-season game! Guess that means I really can’t back out of his feature at 13 on Monday, hunh?

2. The football season couldn’t have been better timed, what with the Mets doing their best impersonation of Justin Guarini’s entertainment “career.” Please, please, please [...]

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By On August 25, 2004 · Leave a Comment · In Uncategorized

Paul Ballew gets the Jackass-of-the-Day Award.

Report finds softer SUV sales; Detroit laughs

By Sarah A. Webster

Knight Ridder

Detroit — SUVs, which have been berated in recent years as rollover-prone gas hogs, are losing appeal, a respected automotive research firm said on Thursday.

Demand for sport-utility vehicles, such [...]

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