Well if you have picked up a "South End" at all on Thursday or Friday, you would notice the obvious bias in it. Check out these links, as they are the ONLY links that report on anything to do with the Swearing in of the President of the United States.
Links:
Europe's Take (Like we Care?)
A News Story (Looks More Like Opinion To Me)
Now the funny thing about both of these stories is that they are in the NATION/WORLD section of TSE. Not the "Voice" section which is generally the Op-Ed portion of the paper.
Now where was the coverage of anything else? How about the fact that while we were attacked on 9/11 we still went to the precincts without anything happening, and the Inauguration likewise. YET... in the same city.... on the same day, there were POLICE CHECKPOINTS at Iraqi voting places in America. That is a statement on the Freedom and the ideologies of the people.
Freedom, Peace, and Liberty do conquer tyranny, despotism, and hate.
Saturday, January 22, 2005
Saturday, January 15, 2005
"Don't Wanna be like Mike."
Michael Moore recently was up for entering his "High School Hall of Fame" but was REJECTED for a 4th TIME!
The folks in the article say: "Would you want him as a role model? Would you want your son or daughter to be like him?" asked Don Hammond, a member of the Hall of Fame selection committee. "I haven't talked to anybody yet who's for him. The word to describe Michael Moore is embarrassing. He embarrasses everybody."
Where I come from it's 3 strikes you're out but not this guy, he keeps coming back for Moore.
The funny thing is, there is a kid, my age, spending his own money to get Mr. Moore into this prestigious institution of fame. Which is kind of scary and a little pathetic. We are not talking about a national hero. I think I'll save my money for Law School.
Moore Below....
Ryan Eashoo, 25, says "We've been blacklisted." We who? Liberals? Or just plain dumb people. I know plenty of liberals I respect. In fact, I respect most people. Michael Moore doesn't make my list though. So who is we? Ryan decided to have a little "Meetup.com" to whine about this some more.
Ryan appears to be a little "fruity though" a simple Google of him pops up some weird stuff:
Exotic Fruits
Failed County Commission Seat
In general this kid talks the "talk" but does not walk the "walk." I am all for getting politically involved. But to stake your reputation and place it behind Michael Moore, now that's kinda scary.
The folks in the article say: "Would you want him as a role model? Would you want your son or daughter to be like him?" asked Don Hammond, a member of the Hall of Fame selection committee. "I haven't talked to anybody yet who's for him. The word to describe Michael Moore is embarrassing. He embarrasses everybody."
Where I come from it's 3 strikes you're out but not this guy, he keeps coming back for Moore.
The funny thing is, there is a kid, my age, spending his own money to get Mr. Moore into this prestigious institution of fame. Which is kind of scary and a little pathetic. We are not talking about a national hero. I think I'll save my money for Law School.
Moore Below....
Ryan Eashoo, 25, says "We've been blacklisted." We who? Liberals? Or just plain dumb people. I know plenty of liberals I respect. In fact, I respect most people. Michael Moore doesn't make my list though. So who is we? Ryan decided to have a little "Meetup.com" to whine about this some more.
Ryan appears to be a little "fruity though" a simple Google of him pops up some weird stuff:
Exotic Fruits
Failed County Commission Seat
In general this kid talks the "talk" but does not walk the "walk." I am all for getting politically involved. But to stake your reputation and place it behind Michael Moore, now that's kinda scary.
Friday, January 14, 2005
Fairness.
I am all about being fair.
Well at least I am most of the time.
Jeff, from Geekable.com has been writing about us for some time. Now, most of it has not been very nice, but for the most part he is honest and somewhat fair. He also hotlinks our site on his, whenever he mentions us. He did this most recently in something he calls "Cross Fire."
It was quite funny, and I guess you would have to appreciate "dead pan" humor to really enjoy this little Blog banter.
In other things, Jeff and I can at least agree on our Mac's, if we can't agree on politics. We also both definitely agree that this Little Apple is a Jewel.
Well at least I am most of the time.
Jeff, from Geekable.com has been writing about us for some time. Now, most of it has not been very nice, but for the most part he is honest and somewhat fair. He also hotlinks our site on his, whenever he mentions us. He did this most recently in something he calls "Cross Fire."
It was quite funny, and I guess you would have to appreciate "dead pan" humor to really enjoy this little Blog banter.
In other things, Jeff and I can at least agree on our Mac's, if we can't agree on politics. We also both definitely agree that this Little Apple is a Jewel.
Count Me: Red or Blue?
We all know about the Livestrong campaign. But how about wearing RED or BLUE? The Count Me RED and The Count Me BLUE campaign has begun.
Yahoo talks about it here: Count Me a Color
Commentary below, behind the link as per usual.
I have really no problem with this. I think it's a little behind the times, but it all stems from the same family, and part of the money is going to a good cause. I would just like to suggest that everyone visit the RED site... just for good measure :)
Yahoo talks about it here: Count Me a Color
Commentary below, behind the link as per usual.
I have really no problem with this. I think it's a little behind the times, but it all stems from the same family, and part of the money is going to a good cause. I would just like to suggest that everyone visit the RED site... just for good measure :)
Fun Czar??
Harvard. Yes, THE Harvard, has done something that only those Cambridge Geniuses themselves could come up with. They analyzed their student body, and realized that everyone there spent so much time in High School preparing to get into Harvard, they never learned how to have fun. So, they went and hired a "FUN CZAR."
This is what I want to know... WHO pays for this? I wonder if Alumni and Students should take some other suggestions offered here by Collegiate Network members.
Commentary below... behind the **Click here** link.
My Question is this: What does Harvard need a fun Czar for? Most Universities would use this as a marketing scheme, but the most famous University in the world probably doesn't need that? Or is it simply a gimmick for a more diverse student body? Either way, Harvard does not need a Fun Czar, nor does any OTHER University.
It does lead to some questions though. Like, What other Universities will be dumb enough to try this? Wayne State is trying to promote a campus life, PLEASE don't tell me Dr. Reid is pondering this? What advantage does a "Fun Czar" give to a University? How does this promote critical thinking? And once again, WHO PAYS FOR THIS?
Problems like this occur when those in the ACADEMY try to think outside of their little BOX, aka their profession, and then they come up with stupid ideas like this. If we wanted stupid ideas, we could have our Student Council come up with something. They are good at that sort of thing. Plus, if whatever they came up with WORKED, they could quickly vote to ban it. (Click here for obscure reference.)
The long and short of this whole situation is this: Universities need to go back to doing the one thing they are good at: teaching students how to think. Not what to think, or how to party, but HOW TO THINK. But then again... what fun would that be?
This is what I want to know... WHO pays for this? I wonder if Alumni and Students should take some other suggestions offered here by Collegiate Network members.
Commentary below... behind the **Click here** link.
My Question is this: What does Harvard need a fun Czar for? Most Universities would use this as a marketing scheme, but the most famous University in the world probably doesn't need that? Or is it simply a gimmick for a more diverse student body? Either way, Harvard does not need a Fun Czar, nor does any OTHER University.
It does lead to some questions though. Like, What other Universities will be dumb enough to try this? Wayne State is trying to promote a campus life, PLEASE don't tell me Dr. Reid is pondering this? What advantage does a "Fun Czar" give to a University? How does this promote critical thinking? And once again, WHO PAYS FOR THIS?
Problems like this occur when those in the ACADEMY try to think outside of their little BOX, aka their profession, and then they come up with stupid ideas like this. If we wanted stupid ideas, we could have our Student Council come up with something. They are good at that sort of thing. Plus, if whatever they came up with WORKED, they could quickly vote to ban it. (Click here for obscure reference.)
The long and short of this whole situation is this: Universities need to go back to doing the one thing they are good at: teaching students how to think. Not what to think, or how to party, but HOW TO THINK. But then again... what fun would that be?
Thursday, January 13, 2005
Dooced! ... ??
One of my favorite new pastimes is this blog. It's day 2 of classes and I'm slightly behind in my reading. (250 pages my first night) Many say my lax reading is due to this blog.
Well Ambra Nykol has a lot more to worry about. She was FIRED for things she wrote in her online blog. This scares me a little, since the Wayne Review Print edition already gets us in a world of trouble. Let's hope this does not force me to transfer to the University of Phoenix Online!
More Behind the link below.
What scares me about this situation, is that what you write online is taken as the 100% truth. In court, an online BLOG would be "hear say" would it not? Why then should people be allowed to do such things?
In the same line of thinking, after reading Ambra's link to another story of a similar nature, that person was subject to a "whistleblower." That would be like someone emailing Wayne State University a link to this BLOG (BTW- PLEASE DO.) and having them kick me out of school for something. When in all reality this could be a set up BLOG by enemies of myself.
The INTERNET that was created so graciously by Al Gore is becoming somewhat of a scary place. Businesses and people are setting themselves up, and I'm not talking about the bloggers. Wait until someone is fired for a blog, and the company finds out they fired a person, when in fact that BLOG was a scam and plot to get that person fired. THEN WHAT?
This is the problem with social questions like this. In today's world where relativism rules, we no longer start from the basic "Right or Wrong Premise." We have abandoned "Right and Wrong" and now go to something else. Some say its litigation. Will this get me Sued? Yes or No? This is a dangerous game we are playing.
We should look at it like this. Did Ambra say anything in her journal? Maybe, maybe not? Should her boss fire her for that reason? No. Unless it was corporate secrets or against some written contractual agreement, no. Sure it might be at will employment, but for the love of all that's good, why is the First Amendment so Arbitrary nowadays?
More Coverage of this Story: (Click on these links)
Michelle Malkin's Take
Sound Politics has one too.
Well Ambra Nykol has a lot more to worry about. She was FIRED for things she wrote in her online blog. This scares me a little, since the Wayne Review Print edition already gets us in a world of trouble. Let's hope this does not force me to transfer to the University of Phoenix Online!
More Behind the link below.
What scares me about this situation, is that what you write online is taken as the 100% truth. In court, an online BLOG would be "hear say" would it not? Why then should people be allowed to do such things?
In the same line of thinking, after reading Ambra's link to another story of a similar nature, that person was subject to a "whistleblower." That would be like someone emailing Wayne State University a link to this BLOG (BTW- PLEASE DO.) and having them kick me out of school for something. When in all reality this could be a set up BLOG by enemies of myself.
The INTERNET that was created so graciously by Al Gore is becoming somewhat of a scary place. Businesses and people are setting themselves up, and I'm not talking about the bloggers. Wait until someone is fired for a blog, and the company finds out they fired a person, when in fact that BLOG was a scam and plot to get that person fired. THEN WHAT?
This is the problem with social questions like this. In today's world where relativism rules, we no longer start from the basic "Right or Wrong Premise." We have abandoned "Right and Wrong" and now go to something else. Some say its litigation. Will this get me Sued? Yes or No? This is a dangerous game we are playing.
We should look at it like this. Did Ambra say anything in her journal? Maybe, maybe not? Should her boss fire her for that reason? No. Unless it was corporate secrets or against some written contractual agreement, no. Sure it might be at will employment, but for the love of all that's good, why is the First Amendment so Arbitrary nowadays?
More Coverage of this Story: (Click on these links)
Michelle Malkin's Take
Sound Politics has one too.
Tuesday, January 11, 2005
Econ 101
Student Council has voted to ensure that they waste as much of our money as possible. The South End reported today, on a decision by Student Council to "ban live animals at Wayne State Sponsored events."Student Council Bans Live Animals
The way that they did this, and timing is beyond ironic and falls into the realm of stupid. I think the Student Council should take a basic Econ class and learn about supply and demand.
Read more below.....
The article states:
"Many students enjoyed the petting zoo, getting their picture taken with a monkey or a snake (South End, Dec. 10, 2004, "A walk on the wild side: The zoo comes to WSU"). But a couple of students, whose names the Student Council would not disclose, as well as PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) complained about the treatment of the animals at the event."
A few students and PETA decide, "hey we don't want animals at WSU events!" WISH GRANTED.
There is one small bit of humor... or in our eyes tragedy. Student Council does not understand "Supply and Demand." This is clear from the South End piece when it reports:
"Sebastian said, "It would not hurt us for programming," but considering that the petting zoo was one of the best attended events the Program Board has ever put together, especially compared to sparsely attended events like a Recycled Percussion concert last year (The South End, Oct. 26, 2004, "Program board throws your money away, again.")."
You have an event and it is well attended, in fact a TOP attendance event, and you quickly vote to pass a resolution to ban events of a similar nature. Sounds good to be. Wonderful business practice. In fact, most companies scrap products that sell well. Not only that, but this isn't the first time that the Council is guilty of doing something where they obviously waste your money. TSE sites a previous article from earlier this year where an event, which did not have animals, performed badly. Actually, many of the events Student Council puts on, are poorly attended. Why then, would they ban the one thing that actually interested students, and may have actually been worth the money that was spent on it?
To answers to these questions and more... stayed tuned to the WROG and look for possible articles in the Next Wayne Review.
The way that they did this, and timing is beyond ironic and falls into the realm of stupid. I think the Student Council should take a basic Econ class and learn about supply and demand.
Read more below.....
The article states:
"Many students enjoyed the petting zoo, getting their picture taken with a monkey or a snake (South End, Dec. 10, 2004, "A walk on the wild side: The zoo comes to WSU"). But a couple of students, whose names the Student Council would not disclose, as well as PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) complained about the treatment of the animals at the event."
A few students and PETA decide, "hey we don't want animals at WSU events!" WISH GRANTED.
There is one small bit of humor... or in our eyes tragedy. Student Council does not understand "Supply and Demand." This is clear from the South End piece when it reports:
"Sebastian said, "It would not hurt us for programming," but considering that the petting zoo was one of the best attended events the Program Board has ever put together, especially compared to sparsely attended events like a Recycled Percussion concert last year (The South End, Oct. 26, 2004, "Program board throws your money away, again.")."
You have an event and it is well attended, in fact a TOP attendance event, and you quickly vote to pass a resolution to ban events of a similar nature. Sounds good to be. Wonderful business practice. In fact, most companies scrap products that sell well. Not only that, but this isn't the first time that the Council is guilty of doing something where they obviously waste your money. TSE sites a previous article from earlier this year where an event, which did not have animals, performed badly. Actually, many of the events Student Council puts on, are poorly attended. Why then, would they ban the one thing that actually interested students, and may have actually been worth the money that was spent on it?
To answers to these questions and more... stayed tuned to the WROG and look for possible articles in the Next Wayne Review.
Monday, January 10, 2005
A New Year... A New Term... A New Quest.
Well the new term is upon us. There is much to be grateful for, and much to be saddened by.
The Wayne Review would just like to pass on good health and good fortune to all our readers. Put the WROG on your daily read list or Blog Roll, for as the new year is upon us, there will much to be writing about.
The Wayne Review would just like to pass on good health and good fortune to all our readers. Put the WROG on your daily read list or Blog Roll, for as the new year is upon us, there will much to be writing about.
Tuesday, December 21, 2004
Papers Stolen.... AGAIN.
A good journalist checks two sources always.
Therefore I feel safe to inform our faithful readers that:
Papers have once again been trashed.
This is the 3rd time this year. 2nd time this issue.
WHERE IS OUR RIGHT TO FREE SPEECH? The people on the left claim they are DEFENDERS OF LIBERTY AND FREEDOM? Where is our liberty? Our Freedom? Our FIRST AMENDMENT?!
Click the link below for a full acounting of vandalism to the WR in the past year.
--Vol.I iss. 2: An Entire Press Run (over 1500 papers taken) [April 2004]
--Vol.I iss. 2: Hate Speech Flyers hung on racks, and display case. We were called racist and threatened. [April 2004]
--PRE VOL. II: Our entire rack, taken from Manoogian. [Summer 2004]
--Vol.II iss.2: Papers from Old Main and State Hall. [Oct. 2004]
--Vol.II iss.3: 3 Racks of Papers stolen (Over 1000) from UGL, State and Old Main. Found in Trash outside UGL and other bins. [Dec. 2004]
--Vol. II iss.3: Flyers pasted throughout WSU mocking the Wayne Review and George Bush. [Dec. 2004]
--Vol. II iss.3: Papers trashed from the UGL again. [Dec. 21st 2004]
WHAT IS NEXT?!
Therefore I feel safe to inform our faithful readers that:
Papers have once again been trashed.
This is the 3rd time this year. 2nd time this issue.
WHERE IS OUR RIGHT TO FREE SPEECH? The people on the left claim they are DEFENDERS OF LIBERTY AND FREEDOM? Where is our liberty? Our Freedom? Our FIRST AMENDMENT?!
Click the link below for a full acounting of vandalism to the WR in the past year.
--Vol.I iss. 2: An Entire Press Run (over 1500 papers taken) [April 2004]
--Vol.I iss. 2: Hate Speech Flyers hung on racks, and display case. We were called racist and threatened. [April 2004]
--PRE VOL. II: Our entire rack, taken from Manoogian. [Summer 2004]
--Vol.II iss.2: Papers from Old Main and State Hall. [Oct. 2004]
--Vol.II iss.3: 3 Racks of Papers stolen (Over 1000) from UGL, State and Old Main. Found in Trash outside UGL and other bins. [Dec. 2004]
--Vol. II iss.3: Flyers pasted throughout WSU mocking the Wayne Review and George Bush. [Dec. 2004]
--Vol. II iss.3: Papers trashed from the UGL again. [Dec. 21st 2004]
WHAT IS NEXT?!
Would you like to buy some PoPCorn?
It is interesting how in America... we can have a situation where people see something but choose not to see it. The ACLU for example. This group esposes freedoms and liberties, yet at the same time destroys the ones they dont like. (Pretty much anything to do with traditional American Values.)
Well It looks as if a BoyScout troop may have used this to their advantage. Click on the link behind the link below to go to the full story.
When people see this sort of thing, the only thing I dont understand, is why there isnt more of an outcry against the ACLU? Who controls these people? They are here to serve us correct? Why cant the people simply rise up and rid the country of this parasite?
Oh the frustration. Next time you enjoy doing something, try and think of where the ACLU would fall on that issue. We came up with some examples. See behind the link below.
**Click Here For Story**
-Going to church? Well maybe they think you should pay a double road tax since you are doing something that benefits your own religious belief and not someone elses. Why should you get to ruin the roads for a religious purpose?
-Kids get charged with murder all the time, and serve time as an adult at ages below 17 and 18. So you know the first time one of these Teacher/Student relationships come up where the student WANTS to stay with the Teacher, the ACLU will use the sentencing argument in the case.
-The Ban of Religious TV and Radio information. What do I mean by information? Because much of the airwaves are controlled and subsidized by the government, you know the first chance the ACLU gets, it will push to eliminate any mention of God on TV or Radio... it has already happened a few times.
These are just a few guesses at what they might try next. Who knows... maybe it will be worse?
Well It looks as if a BoyScout troop may have used this to their advantage. Click on the link behind the link below to go to the full story.
When people see this sort of thing, the only thing I dont understand, is why there isnt more of an outcry against the ACLU? Who controls these people? They are here to serve us correct? Why cant the people simply rise up and rid the country of this parasite?
Oh the frustration. Next time you enjoy doing something, try and think of where the ACLU would fall on that issue. We came up with some examples. See behind the link below.
**Click Here For Story**
-Going to church? Well maybe they think you should pay a double road tax since you are doing something that benefits your own religious belief and not someone elses. Why should you get to ruin the roads for a religious purpose?
-Kids get charged with murder all the time, and serve time as an adult at ages below 17 and 18. So you know the first time one of these Teacher/Student relationships come up where the student WANTS to stay with the Teacher, the ACLU will use the sentencing argument in the case.
-The Ban of Religious TV and Radio information. What do I mean by information? Because much of the airwaves are controlled and subsidized by the government, you know the first chance the ACLU gets, it will push to eliminate any mention of God on TV or Radio... it has already happened a few times.
These are just a few guesses at what they might try next. Who knows... maybe it will be worse?
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