Author Archive for Tom Baudin
Media Fixation on Casey Anthony
The fixation on Casey Anthony’s trial and acquittal is another case of routine media malpractice.
Reaction to Midterm Election Results
Tuesday’s historic elections proved to be a mixed bag for the Washington elite. Republicans have reason to celebrate, having captured an almost unprecedented 60-plus seats in the House, a feat bested only by their own party 62 years ago. They also flipped at least 10 governors’ mansions for a net gain of about six or [...]
This ‘Civilization’ Is Safe to Live In
The bestselling “Civilization” strategy computer game franchise reaches its ultimate form in Sid Meier’s “Civilization V.” For the uninitiated, the popular franchise is a simulation game in which you choose a civilization, leader and map type, and then build your own country from the ground up.
You establish cities to produce units such as workers, which [...]
Oh My ‘God of War 3’
Gaming: The son of Zeus returns to kick some ancient ass in the third installment of the successful series.
The Magic of ‘Percy Jackson’
UNGODLY: Harry Potter-esque adventures abound in this mythical imitation of the popular franchise.
Saw VI
The sixth iteration in the infamous “torture-porn” franchise comes, surprisingly, as the most politically charged vent of the year. “Saw VI” bluntly addresses the issue of health care, giving us a ballsy indictment of the American Health Care system which would put Michael Moore to shame.
The ARC Needs to Shape Up
As a frequent gym-goer, I appreciate UCI’s enormous complex of exercise equipment for my muscle-building needs. With that being said, I’d like to bring some matters to attention. First of all, the handprint scanners have to go. Yes we get it, it’s futuristic and cool, but this isn’t 1982 and I think we humans ought to be secure enough with our current level of technology and just accept the simple process of entering a pin number. The handprint scanner never quite works right and always makes you place your hand a second time and then annoyingly wait for it to let you in.
The Return of “Dexter”
“America’s favorite serial killer is back.”
So goes the announcement in the promos for the latest season of the hit show “Dexter.” Who could have predicted that Showtime’s dark comedy/thriller series, revolving around a serial killer turned detective, could have become so popular? Internationally renowned? Ubiquitous, even?
And can it keep up its winning streak?
The show follows [...]
