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Archive for September 2nd, 2003

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Michael Moore Changes “Bowling for Columbine” DVD
Spinsanity reports: “Moore alters ‘Bowling’ DVD in response to criticism.”

As I’ve said before, Moore plays fast and loose with the facts. And while I agree with many of his positions, I find him extremely unpleasant and self-righteous. He’s steadily losing the public’s confidence–as a documentarian, he can’t afford to place more importance on his ego than on the truth. And that’s what he did in “Bowling for Columbine.”

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September 2nd, 2003 at 5:22 pm

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Two Funny Photos
1) Jeff Bezos is fascinated with Anna Kournikova, and 2) a pint-sized suspected Islamic millitant is detained in India.

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September 2nd, 2003 at 10:57 am

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“True Tales from a Bridesmaid”
My friend Erika F. has published an entertaining look at the follies of being a bridesmaid. Part 1 is here (column on right), and part 2 is here (column on left).

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September 2nd, 2003 at 9:39 am

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