Wimbledon, the historic tournament at the All England Club, is already upon us and in full swing. The world’s favorite player and the one player whom everyone wants to see win one last time withdrew from the tournament a week ago — Andre Agassi is still recovering from the back pains that caused him to lose in the first round of last month’s French Open. This is the second year in a row that Agassi has withdrawn from Wimbledon.
Monthly Archives: June 2005
V For Vendetta By Alan Moore And David Lloyd
I must admit that I didn’t have any inclinations to read graphic novels despite the good films that inspired them: Road To Perdition by Max Allan Collins and Richard Piers Rayner and Sin City by Frank Miller quickly come to mind.
The Joy Is Sucked Out Of MTV’s Real World/Road Rules Challenge
What has become of one of the most entertaining and ancient of reality shows? In no way do I think MTV’s Real World/Road Rules Challenge is remotely near the top 500 greatest television shows, but in terms of mind-numbing and testosterone pumping ability, the Challenge is as near perfect as any show can get. But sadly, it has reached its peak long ago, and it is nearing its end.
Top 5: On-Screen Hunks
I didn’t want to seem sexist, so I wanted to also mention my top 5 on-screen hunks. These men make my blood boil and my heart beat fast. I must admit that I have man-crushes and if I was gay, then I would definitely want these men.
Finals Are Over!
Yes. Man, was this week boring. My days consisted of 10 minutes studying for each of my finals. The rest of the time — I have no idea where the time was spent. Oh well, time for summer school. I will get at least one week of vacation time to rest and relax before school and work start again. June 26 will be the day before school starts and it is the same day that I turn 21. Whoa. A little over a week, and I turn into a full adult. Yea! More after I sleep…
One Of The Few +’s For Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart has been named one of “The 30 Best Companies For Diversity” by Black Enterprise magazine. This is the most recent recognition for Wal-Mart’s continuing efforts to diversify its work environment — both the commercial and corporate environments. It has also received praise from DiversityBusiness.com, the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility, and Asian Enterprise magazine.
Europe’s Oldest Civilization Found
Archaeologists have revealed that they have discovered Europe’s oldest civilization (4800–4600 BC) in parts of Germany, Austria and Slovakia. The unearthed buildings predate the pyramids in Egypt.