Entries from May 2009

May 19, 2009

obama: a health care policy away from greatness?

It’s just a tad early, I know, to declare Barack Obama’s presidency a success. But I have to say, so far, 44 has been impressive. From attempting to right the wrongs at Guantanamo to breathing life into the floundering auto industry, President Obama has had to wade through one big mess after another. Last week, [...]

May 8, 2009

x-gen origins: slayer

Like many superhero enthusiasts, I set out on a pilgrimage this week to see the new X-Men Origins movie. I’ve been a groupie of the ragtag crew of mutants since I was young — particularly Wolverine. I’m a Hugh Jackman fan for sure, especially when he wears that leather jacket and those tight jeans, but [...]