by Bruce Prescott | Jan 30, 2006 | Opinion
The criminal trials of Ken Lay and Jeff Skilling for their roles in the Enron scandal begin today. The New York Times published an article last week about how a “Big Test Looms for Prosecutors at Enron Trial.” It will certainly test our system of justice...
by Robert Parham | Jan 27, 2006 | Opinion
If a biblical prophet gave the 2006 State of the Union address, what would the message be? The prophet Nathan might retell his story to King David about the rich man who took the poor man’s only lamb and grilled it to feed a guest, rather than taking a lamb from...
by Cliff Vaughn | Jan 27, 2006 | Opinion
“Nanny McPhee”—with its gaggle of children—is more than the hoity-toity version of “Cheaper by the Dozen” or “Yours, Mine and Ours.” It’s a descendant of “Mary Poppins” and “Cinderella,” moving beyond...
by Cliff Vaughn | Jan 26, 2006 | Opinion
“There is something you should understand about the way I work,” says Nanny McPhee. “When you need me, but do not want me, then I must stay. When you want me, but no longer need me, then I have to go.” That’s how the unsightly but magical...
by Cliff Vaughn | Jan 26, 2006 | Opinion
Go into “Annapolis” expecting a pre-hung script for a Hollywood military drama, and you won’t be disappointed. A bulked-up James Franco (“Spider-Man” and TV’s “Freaks and Geeks”) stars as Jake Huard, an underdog...
by Neil Holm | Jan 25, 2006 | Opinion
For 13 years, I headed a small hospitality/accommodation business employing about 20 full-time staff and an equal number of casuals. We were usually harmonious, but at one stage we experienced significant industrial unrest. When problems occur we blame individuals. I...
