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Positive Cynicism – Tiresome tirades about e-books

Aaron R. Davis I read Jonathan Franzen’s rant about e-books this week, and I have to say, if everything he writes is this tiresome and unclear, there’s probably not much chance of me finally sitting down with The Corrections. I see that e-books are the latest thing

Positive Cynicism – What exactly is Katherine Heigl’s deal?

Aaron R. Davis I read this week that Katherine Heigl said she wanted back on Grey’s Anatomy. Katherine Heigl stories in the gossip media are always hilarious to me for three basic reasons. 1) Katherine Heigl obviously (and wrongly) thinks she’s a very popular actress and person,

Positive Cynicism – Fact: Chuck Norris is a putz

Aaron R. Davis I know I’ve mentioned before in these pages that I think Chuck Norris sucks and the people who like him kind of suck, but just to remind you: Chuck Norris sucks and the people who like him kind of suck. I just don’t get

Positive Cynicism – The long night of Twinkie the Kid

Aaron R. Davis The night is cold and dark as Twinkie the Kid walks into his office and closes the door behind him. He uncaps his brandy, pours himself a generous helping and sits down in his contoured office chair. Removing his cowboy hat, he heaves a