Sometimesdaily with Amanda Congdon

Can't Motorists & Cyclists Just Get Along?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:18:20 +0000

Who's road is it? Does it belong to the gas guzzling automobiles, or to the environmentally sound bicyclists? Either way, a mutual respect is necessary.

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It's International Drum Month

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:29:00 +0000

There is something magical and satisfying about banging on a drum. How about joining a drum circle this month?

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7 Secrets to Success at the Farmers Market

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:08:00 +0000

Going to a farmers market can be a little overwhelming, especially if you’ve never been before. Here are our tips for a successful visit.

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A Penny For Your Thoughts - Amanda on the Street

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:09:00 +0000

A penny might not get you as much as it could in the past, but what you do with your pennies might teach you something about yourself.

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San Francisco, what do you do best?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:15:26 +0000

This Halloween, as part of our 'We're New Here Tour' we stopped by Dolores Park and asked San Franciscans what their city is best known for.

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Amanda's 5 Last Minute Halloween Costumes

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:43:29 +0000

Haven't had time to get a Halloween costume together yet? No worries, we'll suggest a few that will get you spooking in no time.

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Butler Butts In On 1st Amendment - Internet Justice

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:27:36 +0000

Butler University recently took an undergrad to court over a blog post, find out more in this installment of Sometimesdaily's Internet Justice.

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Nextspace: The Next Big Thing?

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:36:08 +0000

NextSpace is a professional community centered around a shared workspace, a sign of things to come in the "new economy?"

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Do you believe in ghosts? - Amanda On The Street

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:02:01 +0000

Do you believe in paranormal activity? Have you ever seen a ghost..maybe out of the corner of your eye..you thought you saw something?

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Recession Tip #5: Re-Think Re-Use Re-Print

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:51:16 +0000

Recycling/Reusing within your own home is one of the best ways to save money.

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The SD Transmogrifier: A Product of the Future

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:15:24 +0000

A product from the future that changes something you don't want, into something you do want!

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After the Storm how are the Redwoods?

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Last week was a little rough for many of us in Northern Cali. A big storm can really wreak some havoc. No power, food that's gone bad, lost working hours. Ah well. We hear there are some old trees around here that have weathered a bunch of them. Let's go see the redwoods.

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Etiquette Luncheon: 'Whatever' is the title of this video.

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:14:09 +0000

Kate Winkle puts whatever where her mouth is.

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SD Update: Cliff Jumping & The World's Meanest Geese

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:27:24 +0000

Santa Cruz has a lot to offer..see what we found.

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Unravelling the Mystery Spot

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:59:13 +0000

What's the big mystery? Are there really weird forces at work here, or is it just a way to make a quick buck?

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What does Santa Cruz do better than any other place?

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:59:11 +0000

The big question for this road trip is, what does your city do better than any other place? Our first stop, Santa Cruz, got a lot of love for its beauty and weirdness...check out the answers

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Living the Rural Lifestyle - Amanda's 10

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:55:53 +0000

Living the rural lifestyle definitely has it's advantages, don't you agree?

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Announcing the Sometimesdaily "We're New Here!" Tour

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:24:13 +0000

We're back on the road, and this time we're asking for your help.

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What's the Purpose of Cursive Handwriting Anymore?

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:06:56 +0000

As we advance further into the digital age, I wonder more and more what will happen to handwriting-- especially cursive. Is it disappearing??? Does it still make sense to teach it in schools? Are we losing our heritage?

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Be Careful Who Your Friends Are...Online - Verse 60

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:44:46 +0000

What do your friends' social networks say about you?

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Net Neutrality: Now or Never

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:41:53 +0000

If you build it they will come, but only if there's broadband internet access.

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We Want an Environomy

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:35:25 +0000

We hit Venice Beach to find out what people think the President should focus on, the Environment or the Economy?

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What to Watch: CRUDE

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:02:41 +0000

Greedy oil corporations try to hide their heinous acts with dirty lawyers and corrupt government officials. They must be stopped!!

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Our Cars Suck, But Our Guns Are Da Bomb

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:29:21 +0000

Is it wrong to be the worlds largest arms supplier? or is it good business?

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Missing 'WIRED' Journalist Found Eating Pizza

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:07:39 +0000

I guess there are some things worth risking getting caught over. Pizza is definitely one of them.

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And the Cat Came Back...3 Months Later

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:27:12 +0000

The most important thing to do if your pet gets lost is to stay positive.

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Porno Tweet Invasion

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:03:27 +0000

Don't you just love to get spammed on twitter?

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Debating the AP's Decision to Show a Dying Marine - Verse 58

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:41:43 +0000

Did the AP make the right desision?

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The Calender Girls of Los Angeles

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:10:13 +0000

My friend Jacqui Smith started an amazing fund-raising campaign with 11 other beautiful women. See what they did..

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10 Unexpected Things I Gained From My Wedding

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:18:49 +0000

If you are married... how did your wedding change your life? After a couple months to reflect, I realize the idea that a wedding is "just one day of your life" is truly a myth. I gained some random and and important things from my wedding... it really helped to put my life in order in unexpected ways.

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The Church Says, Pray Before Sex - Verse 57

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 07:12:19 +0000

The Church has some sex advice for you. Will you listen?

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Church Pastor Promotes Presidential Hate - Verse 57

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 01:01:35 +0000

A church pastor promoting hate of any kind seems a little oxymoronic.

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A History Of Search Engines

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:16:58 +0000

What would the web be without search? What do you use?

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Evan Ratliff Slipped Right Through My Fingers

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:55:34 +0000

Evan has vanished and no one can find him...It must be the disguise.

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Sometimesdaily's RAW Footage of WIRED's Evan Ratliff

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:11:42 +0000

This is the raw footage of our rendezvous with Evan Ratliff. He's so sneaky!

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Art & Copy - What to Watch

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 02:39:31 +0000

Did you know Amanda used to work in advertising? Find out why she left..

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Anonymous Tweets & PETA Doesn't Like Fat Girls - Controverse 56

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 10:25:08 +0000

Are anonymous tweets a step in the wrong direction... Is calling someone a "whale" rude?

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Inglourious Basterds Reboots Tarantino

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:00:49 +0000

The Inglourious Basterds have arrived with a bang...Tarantino's new picture is red hot so the web is naturally a twitter...Amanda and Andrew discuss.

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Fake DNA, Bad Fish, Androgeny, and the Whole Foods Kerfuffle - The Controverse 55 Remix

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:20:06 +0000

Did you know DNA evidence can be faked, and that ALL fish has mercury in it? Keep an eye out for a special appearance by not one, but 3 Richard Shows!

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You Big Fat Liar! - Verse 55 Warmup

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:59:51 +0000

When was the last time you told a lie? Was it this week? Was it today? Everyone lies, don't they?

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Are you concerned about the swine flu?

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:30:57 +0000

With swine flu popping up in the news again, we thought we'd take to the streets and see if anyone is still buying into these scare tactics.

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The Swan Flu is Coming

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:45:29 +0000

While interviewing people on the street about swine flu, one of our boardwalk friends thought a song might be in order. The performance you are about to witness was completely improvised... try not to laugh too much at my singing voice!

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Goodbye Sex Offenders, We'll Always Have Twitter - The Controverse 54 REMIX

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:34:15 +0000

Should sex offenders use social networking sites? Is Obama bailing on the environment? The full Controverse 54 Remix is up! Your commentary is encouraged and appreciated.

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Etiquette Luncheon - How To Cat Sit

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:35:17 +0000

Has a friend ever asked you to cat sit for them? Watch this instructionl video to find out the ins and outs of caring for your fuzzy friend.

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The Dark Side of the Album -The Controverse 54 Warmup

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:55:40 +0000

On this week's warmup, Andrew and Amands discuss the current state of the music album. With album sales down and single sales up, Radiohead is quitting albums altogether. What does the future hold for this retro format?

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Greyhound Diaries - A Man, A Bus, A True Story

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:24:37 +0000

I recently interviewed Doug Levitt, sing/songwriter and creator of Greyhound Diaries at his concert in Santa Monica. Trying to cope with his father's suicide and feeling disconnected from the country, Doug got on a greyhound bus with only a few dollars in his pocket and a duct-taped macbook. He chronicled stories about the people he met on the road during a time he refers to as "the early depression".

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Straight Up Now Tell Me, Are those Knock-Off Thin Mints?

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:52:29 +0000

The Controverse 53

Never-Ending 3-Day Weekends

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 21:17:19 +0000

Think 3-Day weekends are reserved for holidays? The state of Utah is currently testing a system that would change typical work hours from 9-5 to 8-6 and giving employees Fridays off. What do you think about that? Amanda and Andrew debate.

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Angry at the iPhone, "America's" Ugliest CEO and the Organic Debate - Controverse 52 REMIX

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 04:03:56 +0000

This week on the 'Verse, Amanda and Andrew debate the latest controversy, including Apple's ploy to jail 'jailbreakers', American Apparel's ugly CEO and the merit's of a new study about organic food.

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Bratty Blogger Blackmails for SWAG

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:14:25 +0000

I am so very powerful. My tiny blog will crush your giant company if you do not satisfy my hunger for shoes!

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Who cares about healthcare?

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:11:01 +0000

When you are 19 years old and have never had healthcare your whole life-- there is a problem. Not with you, with the system.

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Today I Took My Houseplant for a Walk!

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:07:37 +0000

In honor of "Take Your Houseplant for a Walk" Day, I did just that. In this video learn why it's good to take your plant for a walk once in a while. :)

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Hot Dogs Cause Cancer, Ultimate Zombies, And the Exercise Ball Slasher! – The Controverse 51 REMIX

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 02:48:19 +0000

Chinese suicide over an iphone? Ultimate fighters risen from the dead? Hot dog cancer? All this and more in The Controverse 51 Remix.

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SD Takes On Crowley vs Gates

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:46:18 +0000

Getting arrested in your own house is no laughing matter.

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How bad can prison food be? - World's Worst Criminal - The Burrito Bandit

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:34:54 +0000

Everyone knows it. Some criminals are just dumb. Others, however, just have different priorities. The Burrito Bandit, for one, just really didn’t want to go to prison without a warm burrito in her stomach.

where do you get your news? - a tribute to walter cronkite

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:25:57 +0000

Is this the end of an era? Amanda hits the streets to find out exactly where people are getting their news today.

What did you do over the tweekend? Stay at home? Music festival? Geocaching?

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:56:34 +0000

Check out our new segment, "Over the Tweekend", a quick recap of what you missed in the Twitterverse between Friday and Monday! Today's episode features music festivals, canoes and a space station crisis.

Pay for News? When "Dogs" Fly! - The Controverse 50 REMIX

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:22:42 +0000

The Financial Times Editor is confident that in a year you will have to PAY to read news online... Wha?!?! Amanda gets excited about Pet Airways and is it okay to send a PIMP to the Olympics?

The Controverse 50 warm-up: The Media's Sotomayorgy

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:38:12 +0000

Full Verse coming later today. Until then, please enjoy this quick 90 sec vid.

Sotomayor Looks like Roseanne & Ron Wealsley Got Hot?

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:58:20 +0000

In today's episode we use twitter to track down the news of the day. We discuss a girl with two hearts, Seth Green, Harry Potter, and Sotomayor.

World's Worst Criminal: Is It Illegal To Love a Bear...A Lot

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:20:33 +0000

Have you ever broken the law for love?

SD Karaoke - I get unsuspecting citizens to sing to Michael Jackson

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:56:45 +0000

This is the last installment of SD's MJ coverage so we thought it was finally time to sing.

Amanda Gets Teary Interviewing a Female Michael Jackson Impersonator

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:54:25 +0000

Amanda and co. weren't lucky enough to win tickets, but they went anyway and discovered there was a lot going on outside as well.

Meet a Motown Grandma from Atlanta - SD's MJ Memorial Coverage

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:50:14 +0000

Amanda talks to a sweet woman from the south about how the king touched her life.

if you lived during the renaissance what would you have hoped would be invented by 2009?

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:21:47 +0000

Part 2 of SD's Coverage - Amanda asks Ren Fair goers to get a little Nostradamus.

Amanda talks sh*t about Renaissance Fairs...or is it Faires?

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:38:33 +0000

Amanda notes 10 special things about the mysterious & spectacular SoCal Renaissance Pleasure Fair.

MJ Inspired Arson & What You Didn't Know About Fireworks - The Controverse 48 REMIX

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:19:51 +0000

Forget About the 3rd gen iPhone, Let's Talk About #4

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:11:40 +0000

Is the iPhone 3Gs Recession Proof?

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:22:50 +0000

Is the new iPhone
a) an economy booster
b) a waste of dough
c) the future or
d) (ur answer here)?

19 Tips To a Long Marriage

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:41:29 +0000

This is going to be one of those weeks where we live up to our name a little more, but we’ve got a good reason ;)

Happy Father's Day! Obama's got a Bulldozer & Mamma Drama in the blogosphere - The Controverse 46 REMIX

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:50:02 +0000

Did you get the FB Username you wanted? Limbaugh Didn't - Internet Justice

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:36:33 +0000

The facebook land grab last Friday had a lot of people walking away scratching there heads. One person who really got screwed was Rush Limbaugh. Today on Sometimesdaily's Internet Justice we discuss the hijacking of facebook.com/limbaugh and whether all is fair in love and hate.

What Not To Wear - Etiquette Luncheon

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:30:01 +0000

Today Amanda talks about the perils of poor fashion decisions.

I know Everything About You

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:18:16 +0000

Amanda explores the dissolution of privacy in the digital information age.

Where can you find a good counterfeiter these days? At a Pirate Party?

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:20:17 +0000

In the Controverse 45 remix Andrew and I debate the merits of political pirates and crummy counterfeit currency.

5 reasons why you should & shouldn't get the iPhone 3Gs

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:22:21 +0000

All Thoughts Lead To APPLE

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:50:17 +0000

I thought I'd share some thoughts with you today, inspired by a shiny red orb.

Skate with Amanda to the Beach! It's World Oceans Day

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:25:26 +0000

John Minus Kate Plus Grammy? & Typos, who really cares? - The Controverse 44 REMIX

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:56:58 +0000

Life Minus Lights - Recession Tip

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:08:12 +0000

Sometimesdaily presents another quick tip to help you keep some more green in your pocket: Life Minus Lights, a Recession Tip.

Sunglasses: Quality, Disposability or Fashion - Amanda on the Street

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:35:34 +0000

Down on Venice Beach, where sunglasses are a must, Amanda asks people how much they invest in their ocular protection.

How to wear sunglasses - Etiquette Luncheon

Sat, 30 May 2009 00:15:18 +0000

Summer is finally here but before you bust out the shades there's a few things Amanda wants you to know about your eyeware.

Insulin Bandit & "Drop a Seed" Hatchet is the new Octomom - Controverse 43 REMIX

Fri, 29 May 2009 21:26:49 +0000

The Insulin Bandit makes a guest appearance, & learn what "icosikaihenagon" means.

Sometimesdaily Sports: Do you have a secret talent?

Wed, 27 May 2009 23:10:28 +0000

Everyone has a secret talent. What's yours? I like to hula-hoop. A lot. Yeah.

Do you believe in gay marriage?

Tue, 26 May 2009 22:34:57 +0000

Do you believe in gay marriage? The state of California doesn't, but Amanda hasn't lost hope that equality for all is within reach.

Memorial Day Isn't About 3 Day Weekends

Mon, 25 May 2009 23:34:36 +0000

I decided to take time this Memorial Day to observe the moment of remembrance and remind myself of what the holiday is really about (hint: not bbq)

No Makeup, No Job & The Internet: It's Not Morley Safer - The Controverse 42 REMIX

Fri, 22 May 2009 22:19:56 +0000

the mayor of a city in Croatia stops by, a young woman gets fired for refusing to wear make up, oh, and old media continues its war against the blogosphere.

Be Healthy: Eat Chocolate and Shake Your Body Right

Wed, 20 May 2009 17:04:55 +0000

In the final segment of the alternative health series Andrew uncovers a Soviet secret and discovers healthy chocolate.

Do you have neurotoxins in your mouth?

Tue, 19 May 2009 20:44:13 +0000

In our ongoing report from the Health and Freedom Expo, Andrew interviews Charlie Brown, a lawyer fighting against the FDA to keep mercury out of our mouths.

personal portable infrared saunas & vibration boosting shoe soles

Mon, 18 May 2009 08:22:45 +0000

In a search for good vibrations, I sent my brother Andrew to the
alternative health and freedom expo to see what he could find out.
This is what he learned along the way (part 1).

Miss California, Montauk Monster, ASU Snub - Controverse 41 REMIX

Fri, 15 May 2009 21:45:27 +0000

Special guest Miss California stops by for an attempts to "out" Christian Andrew.

Are Villains More Interesting?

Wed, 13 May 2009 06:02:56 +0000

In the final part of Sometimesdaily's Heroes saga, after acknowledging some cool baddies of film I find out who the real villains are.

heroes come in all shapes and sizes - from luther vandross to tonya harding

Tue, 12 May 2009 20:03:27 +0000

I went to Venice Beach to continue my research on Heroes and Villains, this time I wanted to know who are your heroes?

Are you a Hero or a Villain?

Mon, 11 May 2009 21:23:51 +0000

I recently took to the streets to find out everything I could about heroes and villains, this time I wanted to know, which one are you?

Check Your Sources Cheater - The Controverse 40 REMIX

Thu, 07 May 2009 08:57:54 +0000

On this week's Controverse, Andrew and I recap Cinco de Mayo and argue over the dangers of wikipedia, cheating and Jon and Kate plus 8.

Cinco De Mayo Fantasy of Flowers

Tue, 05 May 2009 10:08:41 +0000

Cinco de Mayo 2009...or is it?