Netflix split leaves subscribers in virtual cold
As a once satisfied Netflix customer, the company’s recent decision to nearly double the cost of its monthly subscription plan hit hard. For 10 bucks a month, I could watch as many DVDs or Blu-Rays as I wanted, albeit one…
Life direction as an integral part of self
What does it mean to be “meant” to do something? Leaving out the divine or pre-ordained or karmic, let us just reflect on what this means with respect to the non-transcendent life. As college students, we are on the road….
Borders close, world migrates to e-books
It seems like every summer, a store chain that I enjoy goes out of business. There was Circuit City in 2009, Blockbuster last year and this summer it was Borders. Many factors can lead to the unfortunate closing of popular…
Taxing rich runs afoul of market incentives, American values
oval has hit an all-time low. In the 2010 midterm election, Republicans took over the House. Nancy Pelosi was replaced by John Boehner and some said it was a wake up call to Democrats. Why are approval ratings tanking? It’s…
Irene floods crushed homes, not hope
Almost four weeks ago Hurricane Irene arrived just as Oswego State students were moving into college. Weather forecasters anticipated the danger to be greatest along the coast, that the storm surge would take over the coastal beaches and that salt…
Charlie Sheen Roast
Those who pay attention to Comedy Central’s Roasts may notice that the roasters largely spend the majority of the show attacking the other roasters. While Monday night’s roast of Charlie Sheen was more of the same, it also felt like…
Severed #1
There are things in this world that just give you an eerie feeling. Something in the pit of your stomach that tells you something isn’t right. That there may be something out there waiting to strike at any moment. This…
‘Staind’
Rock music fans may remember Staind for their 2001 release “Break The Cycle” which produced the mega-hit “It’s Been A While.” Two subsequent album releases saw minor success, but the following two were not as praised as such. 2008’s “Illusion…
Me and Orson Welles
“Me and Orson Welles” while filled with great leading actors, such as Zac Efron, Christian McKay, Claire Danes and Ben Chaplin, it fails to bring anything new or innovative to the drama surrounding the famous Orson Welles. Theatre and film…
Green Lantern #1
There have been definite changes made to the DC Universe in “New 52,” including Superman’s costume in “Action Comics,” Barbara Gordon’s return as Batgirl and Swamp Thing’s resurrection. However, one of the more significant changes occurs in “Green Lantern #1.”…
