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My book "Poetry is Dead" is available from Coatlism Press at http://tinyurl.com/deadpoetry.

Bio: Michael Frissore's first book Poetry is Dead was published in 2009 by Coatlism Press. His fiction has appeared or is forthcoming in Monkeybicycle, Monkey Kettle,

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Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Top celebrity comeback predictions in 2008: 1 of 12

From the moment Fatty Arbuckle was charged with the rape and murder of Virginia Rappe (Ironic, eh?), to whatever it was Andy Warhol said about 15 minutes of fame, to what I just read about Rikki Rockett, the drummer of 80s glam metal band Poison, being arrested on a rape warrant, the world has revolved around celebrity hi-ji...
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews The Price is Right's role in popular culture: 1 of 8

The wonderful, long running game show The Price is Right may not have ever had the same impact in American pop culture as, say, "Wheel of Fortune" or "Jeopardy!" Nonetheless, it is a vital part of our very silly culture. You can't begin to discuss The Price is Right's role in popular culture without mentioning one of my firs...
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Does Nicole Richie have what it takes to become a mother?: 4 of 29

Considering that Nicole Richie gave birth in January, I'm going to go ahead and assume she does have what it takes to become a mother. Unless she pulled the wool over our eyes and had a surrogate, that sneaky li'l minx. But I'm going to be nave and say, yes, Miss Richie has all the necessary female parts to give birth. Now, ...
Entertainment > Movies (Other) Top 10 movies with titles beginning with "A", and what makes them so good: 1 of 7

With apologies to fans of great films like "Amelie," "Apocalypse Now," "American Beauty," and "Airplane!" here are my top ten films beginning with "A." A Clockwork Orange - Adapted from Anthony Burgess's brilliant novel, Stanley Kubrick's futuristic thriller is one of the greatest films of all time. Malcolm McDowell would ne...
Entertainment > Music Reviews (Other) Top 10 albums of all time and what makes them the best: 4 of 21

1. The Beatles (AKA The White Album) - The Beatles How many other albums drove a man crazy and made him try to start a race war and command his followers to murder people? Okay, this and that one "Weird Al" Yankovic album. People point to other Beatles albums as being better, but this one is it for me. Disc one alone is insa...
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Which would you rather have: Courage or wisdom?: 4 of 18

The grudge match between courage and wisdom has a decisive winner, I think. I mean, remember when the lion in "The Wizard of Oz" asked for wisdom? Remember the great Stephen Crane novel "The Red Badge of Wisdom?" Or Denzel Washington starring in the film "Wisdom Under Fire?" How about Rudyard Kipling's wonderful novel, which...
Arts & Humanities > US History (Other) Famous people from Nebraska: 1 of 4

There is a rich and varied tradition of famous names and faces when it comes to Nebraska. Chiefs Crazy Horse and Red Cloud, both of the Oglala Sioux, were from the Cornhusker State, as was Chief Standing Bear of the Ponca tribe. Fast forward a few years, and some of our great leaders still come from this great state, leaders...
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Where have all the good sitcoms gone: 4 of 14

Where have all the good sitcoms gone? This question is asked as if, until recently, we've been flooded with really good sitcoms. The truth is, first of all, that good sitcoms are in the eyes and ears of the beholders. I understand that. Some people really enjoy "Saved by the Bell" and "Alf." But really, truly funny sitcoms i...
Arts & Humanities > US History (Other) Famous people from Wisconsin: 2 of 7

When you think of Wisconsin you might think of cheese, but I think of Senator Joseph McCarthy. McCarthyism is what I think of when I think of Wisconsin. Well, after "Happy Days," "Laverne and Shirley," "Mork and Mindy," and "Joanie Loves Chachi." Because comedy, like McCarthyism, is in Wisconsin's blood. David and Jerry Zuck...
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball News & Opinion If I ran the Boston Red Sox: 2 of 6

The Red Sox have been run pretty smoothly since new management took over, what with the first two World Series victories since 1918. Even the trading of top prospect Hanley Ramirez in 2005, which could have had disastrous, Jeff Bagwell-like implications, brought the team Josh Beckett and Mike Lowell, two of the players that ...