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 Robert M. Gator has noticed that there have been a lot of stories in the news about archeological discoveries and relics being uncovered. He asks and tries to answer why in his latest article... "So Why Now?"

 It's all about listening as Eric Renderking Fisk continues his commentary on This Season of
"The Apprentice."

 In this brief article, Stella Nobrega-Collins makes the observation that they don't make "Lil' Beggers" the way they used to... "Selfish Attitudes In Modern Society"

 Senator Jack writes about The Fedora Chronicles First Annual Great American "Beep-out."

 Valentine's Day shouldn't be just once a year, it should be every day with the one you love... according to  Kira Schiavone.

 Luis Alonso Muñoz González shares with us his concerns and worries for the Middle East in "Israel and the Jews, or the finding of a Nation."

 This article has made the rounds, and we're posting it here for those who haven't read it. Even if you have read it before, this is a great reminder for us never to forget those in Uniform... "NEVER FORGET OUR HEROES!"

 Humor: Rather then work on his next (or first, for that matter) article, Marty Walsh complains about work and stubbles across a clever way to get rid of his boss's son...


 Senator Jack writes about his epiphany he had while traveling on business and how some ask how they can get more from customers while giving less… and how in some parts of the country values and honor still mean something…

 Is "The Book Of Daniel" more proof that Hollywood isn't on his side? Ryan Anderson goes after NBC and the other networks controversial programming... “'Daniel' In The Lion’s Den?”

 "Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito, Confirmation Hearings and Judicial Activism." Eric Renderking Fisk submits a quick Rant about his perceptions about Judicial Activism and the confirmation hearing that concluded earlier this week...


 Real life drama invokes questions about children learning responsibility as detailed in a new "Slice Of Life..." by V. Bee


  Humor - Everyone thinks that there relatives are crazy, until they meet Marty's...

  Eric “Renderking” Fisk introduces the first music review this year: "Herbie Hancock: Possibilities."
 

 Eric Renderking Fisk makes the argument that it’s partisan politics, hypocrisy and selective indignation that may cause the end of The United States, and an actual wide scale terrorist attack might be little more a contributory event to this countries final demise…

 
Timothy J. Steiner shares with us his trip to Rome and his reifications about life during his journey...

 After a long absence, Stella Nobrega-Collins writes about consumerism and how an generation in a by-gone era learned how not to be so materialistic... "Buy now, pay later"

 
What better way to end the year with a rant about how the quality of life and the hope for the future has been forsaken for our own amusement and entertainment... -  "Lost Reality," by Eric "Renderking" Fisk...

Letters - Two of our readers, Don, shares with the rest of us his opinion about the over-saturation of sexuality in our media and society as a response to one of our recent articles. The Second Response comes from Midge...

  What's the real meaning of the holiday? Kira Kchiavone tries to find out...

  The Fedora Chronicles columnist Marty Walsh gets a hold of the Original Dialog spoken by James Earl Jones in “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.”


  Eric "Renderking" Fisk is a proud Retro-Sexual who believes his wife's place is in the kitchen: Making Cookies while he's working on the dishes. All kidding aside: There are some things that should remain private - and it's a mystery why too many people think there's a problem with that as illustrated in "The One where Ren uses the Word “Orgasm” in a Rant!"

  Senator Jack returns wishes from our secular and atheists readers to have a  "Happy National Nonsectarian, Wholly secularized, and Completely Eviscerated Holiday… and wishes the rest of us a Merry Christmas…


  New comer to The Fedora Chronicles, Keith Padgett writes about the importance of remembering history: "Remembering Pearl Harbor."

  With "Narnia – The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe" on the horizon, Eric Renderking Fisk reprints an earlier article about another book turned into a motion picture for the holidays… 20 years ago.

  Ryan Anderson takes up the cause of justice against a gang-leader and murderer. Sadly... Hollywood isn't on his side - "Tookie’s Town."

 When asked to write her own article for her column on why she's thankful, Kira Schiavone has this to share with her readers - "Six Blessings"

 V.Bee shares with us a personal reason why she's thankful this season, and where she's been for the past couple of weeks... "I am Thankful For my newest grandchild...."

 "The Truth of an Old Cliché" by Kira Schiavone- Are there any students that know what they have and how good they have it? One contributor to The Fedora Chronicles says yes…

 Senator Jack writes about how casual wear has ruined fine dining...

 Are The Riots in France a problem that stands alone, or is it a symptom of a greater problem... as the world becomes more apprehensive and concerned - Eric Renderking Fisk details the cause and what little we have to look forward to...

 Marty Walsh continues his attempt at writing a humor column: This week he submits a time line of what his typical day is like to prove that somehow he’s too busy to accomplish his tasks.

 Craig Whitton shares with us his Drink Of The Month: Jack Daniels


Timothy J. Steiner writes in about his observation about the current trends in Men's style and the off chance that maybe fedoras may be back in style: Or that maybe they never left.

Was life better during "The Golden Era?" Was it better to be a Teen during the 1950’s, 1980’s or today? Who knows, but V.Bee shares with us a story about when her mother was a teen and fuels the debate that maybe things were better and easier back then…

Timothy J. Steiner discusses the search for a bird that was once thought to be on the brink of extinction in The Bully Pulpit

Senator Jack writes in to share with us why he loves vintage culture, and this thoughts about what passes for Art these days in:"‘Whatever it is, I’m against it...‘"

For the Month of September and the first weeks of October: Craig Whitton's drink of the month is Guiness Stout.

Jason Cousineau writes about his passion for Jazz, and sets the scene for future articles where he reviews essential albums and profiles the biggest names in Jazz and Big Band Swing: "Notes From The Real Book..."

What is Television doing to young children, what's the long-term physiological effects on those who are raised on Modern Media? V.Bee asks those questions with a personal slant in this week's "Slice Of Life..."

This week, Alan Tuckwell takes us out to the ball game during the most exciting month of the baseball season

Marty Walsh's column was unavailable for an unreasonable reason! Since Marty Walsh can take the time to accomplish ridiculous tasks given to him by his boss, you would think he would have the time to fulfill his obligations to the readers of his column: you can read more here...

There are those among us with a special ability to see things the rest of us can’t… Like Ryan Anderson who, like in the "Sixth Sense," he says: "… I see (Brain) Dead People."

Inspired by recient events, Kira Schiavone writes about how Pledge of Allegiance isn’t so much about the battle over "Church and State," but is about herritage and culture… "The Pledge and the Promise."
 
After the death of her mother, V.Bee asks why do we wait so long to see the people we say we care about? "Why Wait So Long?"
Marty Walsh's "Humor" column is AGAIN unavailable. This Week his troubles continue with his appartment, and something about "cockroach casserole..."

Robert Turner returns to his Knock Out Punch with a Politically Incorrect Right Cross to the jaw of those who are trying to politicize the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina....

Bryan K. Scott of The Fedora Chronicles Space Exploration and Science Department writes in with an alert on a new Solar Flair and it's importance.

An article written by a member of The Fedora Chronicles staff as someone who was in New York City during the Terrorist attacks, Alan Tuckwell writes a passionate piece about how we’ve turned “Never Forget…” into “Remember this day in history…”

Long Time Reader and friend of The Fedora Chronicles, Jenn Ashwinmoon vents her fustration on how a government “For The People, Of The People and By The People” let the people of Louisiana down…

If Ryan Anderson comes off as being mad in this latest “O’Ryan Factor,” There’s a good reason for it… he is. He’s mostly angry at how the disaster relief has been politicized and how helping people too a back seat to the Blame Game… "Lefties and Righties and FEMA, oh my!"

Timothy J. Steiner writes about a close friend who is suffering from a heart breaking illness...

Eric Renderking Fisk believes the news in the Mainstream media is generated just to rekindle the over romanticized era of protest and anarchism… and diminishes those who are trying to have a legitimate debate on both sides about what’s happening in the World today.

Two changes have been made to The Marty Walsh column, one with a new pic and the other a correction in one of the logos.

Timothy J. Steiner offers a satirical look at modern relationships between men and women, and why guys are perceived as "Score Keepers..."

Ryan Anderson writes an open letter to the people who are saying that "Cindy Speaks For Me," ... the poster girl who is doing a great job in undermining the Anti-Iraq cause, who's comments are doing more harm then good.

Kris Childress takes us behind the scenes in what happened in Japan in days and hour leading to that countries surrender... "War Stories - The History Angle: VJ - Day."

V. Bee rediscovers a peice she wrote 25 years ago, which proves blessings are timeless.


In her latest "Slice Of Life," V. Bee Welcomes the Discovery Crew.


Kris Childress revisits the history and the events that brought about the development and use of The Atomic Bomb.

Drink
New Feature on The Fedora Chronicles:  "Drink Of The Month." by Craig Whitton. This month we celebrate The Martini.

Motion Pictures
Robert M. Gator reviews "The Great Raid," and reminds of of the importance of remembering history.

Slice Of Life
This week, V. Bee asks us to reivaluate our troubles and see the hidden blessings in our everyday lives: "HAVE YOU HAD YOUR SHOWER FROM ABOVE?"

Humor
Marty Walsh's humor column is unavailable because of a death in the family... we're allowing Mr. Walsh to use this space on our website for him to morn the passing of his loved one... and work out some "issues."

Recent Articles
Alan Tuckwell – Fedora Aficionado and concerned Citizen – writes about his city’s Mayoral Race, the perfect illustration of what’s wrong with modern National Politics... "The Money Pit."

Timothy Steiner shows us that vintage style is coming back to modern suits... "Old Is New Again Suits..."

One of our readers alerts us to a problem that’s preventing the preservation of our history: “Part of the Solution: Preventing Vandalism and Theft of Prehistoric Rock Art,” By John "Mojave Jack" Hale.

Brian K. Scott reports on The Discovery Launch...

While a photograph is worth a thousand words, A fedora might be worth a thousand stories. If not by it's owner, they often inspire those who lived during a time when they were more popular to tell some stories of their own... "Early Bird" by Alan Tuckwell.

Did You hear Ryan Anderson on "The Radio Factor" Will Bill O'Riely? If you missed it, here's what was said and the issue surrounding it...

Marty Walsh's humor column is unavailable (as usual) as he struggles with work issues and tries to find his place in Food Chain and The Circle of Corporate Life.

Culture Reports
The Fedora Chronicles’ own Alan Tuckwell attends the San Diego Comic-Con International 2005 and gives us a full report on what went on while he was there...

Essential Fedora Chronicles Flicks
Joel McClain reviews an Essential Flick: "October Sky."

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