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05/07/2009 - Angel Hair Pasta

09/02/09 - Evil Bird

Democrats' lack of spine derails health-care plan

Despite all of the promises made on the campaign trail, President Obama and his Democratic allies in Congress have yet to make good on their vows to overhaul the nation's health-care system. By yielding to Republicans eager to deal the Democrats a political loss, as well as Blue Dog Democrats too afraid to alienate their conservative bases, any hope for a public option may be fading away.

Owner says Ram Head may never reopen

Another bar bites the dust? Could be, according to Richard Lyshek, who says there's a ""good chance"" his Ram Head Ratskellar may never reopen. Madison's Alcohol License Review Committee suspended the Ram Head's liquor license throughout July in response to police complaints about the bar's underage drinking violations. The suspension ended Aug. 1 on the condition that Lyshek begin using electronic ID scanners, which Lyshek said will be ""a non-issue"" in his decision-making.

Doyle's decision raises speculation on 2010 race

After Gov. Jim Doyle announced he would not seek re-election last week, many were left wondering if his retirement would lessen the political competitiveness of Wisconsin's 2010 gubernatorial election.

Edgewater renovation met with criticism from residents

 Madison's Edgewater Hotel, located at 666 Wisconsin Ave. and one of the city's most impressive landmarks, could receive a sizeable makeover by early 2010, but not without many hurdles.

Secondary not worried about suspensions

UHS officials describe swine flu precautions

UW-Madison health officials held an information session Thursday urging students to take extra precautions against the H1N1 virus this flu season.

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05/05/2009 - Graph Giraffe

05/04/2009 - The Graph Giraffe

Disregard for norms lets ‘Basterds’ shine

""Inglourious Basterds,"" the latest film directed by Quentin Tarantino, is obviously designed to provoke strong responses; so far, it has certainly made good on this objective. Depending on who you ask, the film is either morally reprehensible or an idiosyncratic tribute to the power of cinema. But perhaps it's most useful to think of the film as a stage in the development of Tarantino's style: ""Basterds"" is highly allusive, remarkably unsubtle, formally bold and insanely well-written. 

Owner says Ram Head may never reopen

Richard Lyshek says there's a ""good chance"" his Ram Head Ratskellar may never reopen.

Obama’s birth certificate brings out the worst in politics

For all of the Obama supporters I heard storming the Capital last November I'm sure you first laugh, and then get angry, when you hear conservatives question Obama's citizenship. You're probably thinking, ""well clearly he's a US citizen, how else could he have filled out the W2 tax forms when he became President? Doesn't he need a passport to travel out of the country and meet world leaders? How would he get through customs? Jokes aside, for Obama supporters, his status as a US citizen is a non issue. We can see a copy of his birth certificate and Hawaiian officials have verified its authenticity. The Supreme Court refused to hear a major lawsuit regarding Obama's citizenship. And most importantly, with no substantial evidence, it is simply unreasonable to assume we are dealing with a massive conspiracy.  

Doyle’s decision raises speculation on 2010 race

After Gov. Jim Doyle announced he would not seek re-election last week, many were left wondering if his retirement would lessen the political competitiveness of Wisconsin's 2010 gubernatorial election. 

Peace Park redesign plans move forward

As a common stomping ground for many Madison residents, Lisa Link Peace Park, located at 400 State St., is on track to receive an impressive renovation in the near future.

Edgewater renovation met with criticism from residents

Madison's Edgewater Hotel, located at 666 Wisconsin Ave. and one of the city's most impressive landmarks, could receive a sizeable makeover by early 2010, but not without many hurdles.

Paramount execs shut out ‘Shutter Island’

The Best Picture race for next year's Academy Awards just got a little thinner. Martin Scorsese's highly anticipated new film ""Shutter Island"" had its release date pushed back from Oct. 2 to Feb. 19, 2010. Not only does this disqualify ""Island"" for the 2009 awards, but it also gets a February release date, a month normally reserved for studio clunkers like ""Son of the Mask"" or ""Biker Boyz."" In fact, the four films released this year the weekend ""Island"" is set to debut were ""Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li,"" ""Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail,"" ""Jonas Brothers: The 3-D Concert Experience"" and ""Fired Up."" If 2009 is any indication, the caliber of February film releases does not typically end up being Oscar-worthy, which leads to the question of why Paramount is delaying the release. The film is already completed, there is no cataclysmic event that should delay it (the terrorist-filled ""Collateral Damage"" was shelved for over a year after 9/11) and the stars haven't had any embarrassing public meltdowns; so why is ""Shutter Island"" being delayed? In short, the economy.