Letters at 3AM

The sapping of America's economic and technological dominance is a boon for the world. Many are gaining from the decline of a few.

"...Look closer and the situation is even worse. South Korea is not only more wired (No. 1 globally) but..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Column by Michael Ventura

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"...Travis County chair is a self-important buffoon, the U.S. House majority leader should have been jailed long ago, and..."

Feb. 18, 2005 Column

Letters at 3AM

No concept lies more firmly embedded in our national character than the notion that the U.S.A. is No. 1,' the greatest.' A number of facts reveal that we can no longer even consider ourselves among the Top 10 nations in the world.

"...graduates in the U.S. dropped 56%, Indians 51%, South Koreans 28% (NYT, Dec. 21, 2004). We're not the place..."

Jan. 21, 2005 Column by Michael Ventura

Laura Bush's Speech

"...More important than the potential for nuclear war? Vietnam? Korea? Civil rights? Pollution control? Domestic terrorism? Abortion? Disease? Terrorism..."

Sept. 2, 2004 Postmarks

Page Two

Understanding the Iraq invasion the Socratic way

"...to 9/11. Certain nation-states, such as Libya and North Korea, have been cautioned, and all states have been served..."

June 25, 2004 Column by Louis Black

Day Trips

The world’s smallest catholic church is right here in Warrenton, Texas

"...looks like a tool shed or maybe a children's playhouse with a steeple outside of Warrenton on TX 237...."

May 14, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Soccer Watch

The Austin Posse arrives; friendly days in Europe

"...against the Mexican first division Tigres – 7pm at House Park, 15th & Lamar. This promises to be the..."

April 2, 2004 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Nukes Are Back!

The Bush administration plans for the next (little) nuclear wars

"...indicating that the remaining axis of evildoers (Iran, North Korea) as well as the other Usual Suspects (Syria, Libya)..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature by William M. Adler

The Asian Enigma

Pinning down Peony

"...since the menu features foodstuffs from China, Japan, Thailand, Korea, the Philippines, and even central Asia. Owner Phoenix Pai..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

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"..."All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives"?..."

May 9, 2003 Column

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"...criminal justice reform than almost any member of the House or Senate. He has taken numerous stands that angered..."

May 2, 2003 Column

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"...Social Studies for 10 years here, in Wisconsin and Korea, and believe myself to be intelligent and possess common..."

Dec. 14, 2001 Column

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What destroys a neighborhood? How can bikes help? What's wrong with the Julia Roberts/Brad Pitt vehicle THE MEXICAN? A few answers to these questions---and more!---right here, right now.

"...I can get from my house (Peyton Gin and North Lamar) to the Music Hall..."

March 23, 2001 Column

SXSW Interactive Festival

As a keynote guest at SXSW Interactive 2001, Scott McCloud discussed his pioneering efforts to explode the form and expand the audience through online comics.

"...the same distance. It doesn't matter whether you're in Korea or America, whether you're talking about golf or cooking..."

March 23, 2001 Screens Feature by Robert Faires

By Any Other Name

The history of Austin's cherished landmarks reveals the extent to which chance plays a part in who among their namesakes we remember and which fade with time.

"...Niles Pease, whose estate Woodlawn, now just a grand house on Niles Road, formerly included most of today's 78703..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

2000 Restaurant Poll Index

"...Korea Garden, 6519 N. Lamar, 302-3149CRITICS SUSHI..."

May 12, 2000 Food Feature

Psychographical Communities

Internet Radio: Sounds Heard 'Round the World

"...world of underground radio on the Net, with gabber, house, and loads of new, unheard jungle jittering through my..."

Dec. 19, 1997 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

A Revolutionary Letter on Education II

"..."magnet" high school. His history text covered both the Korean and Vietnam wars in one sentence -- a sentence..."

Nov. 7, 1997 Column by Michael Ventura

Termagant Homosexuals...

"...Currently occurring in N. Korea: an atheistic government committing genocide, as all its predecessors..."

May 23, 1997 Column

Countdown, 2001

"...parts of the U.S., and as far away as Korea are looking to Austin, as a leading-edge city prominent..."

March 14, 1997 Column

Austin Strikes Out

Top Ten Political Stories and Moments of 1995

"...laid the groundwork, and Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock and House Speaker Pete Laney wanted it to work...."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

The Word Made Song

Gospel Music in Austin

"...wife while stationed at Bergstrom AFB after serving in Korea, is constantly trying new things to increase attendance at..."

Dec. 22, 1995 Music Feature

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