Does anyone else get the feeling that this man's wife doesn't like what he's become since they got married? It seems to me that she wants her daughter to move back in so that she can have a buffer between her and her husband. I would if I lived with someone who treats having children has "putting your life on hold."

And to second and earlier posting, as a recent college graduate I can attest to the fact that it is extremely difficult to live on your own, pay rent, etc, with the average starting salary in a major city. Especially if you studied liberal arts and not finance. Many of my friends have full-time, professional jobs but cannot afford rent and thus have to live at home.

Gee, I wonder what happens when the cheerleaders turn 30? Or when their boobs start to sag? Are they fired?

First of all, right on, cosmicmojo--I completely agree with your post. Casinos create an atmosphere of sexual objectification with the skimpy outfits and ridiculous showgirl routines.

To the posters who were surprised that non-Native casino employees didn't know anything about Native American history, or sovereign rights: what school did you go to?

I went to an otherwise excellent, upper middle-class suburban high school and in 4 years we probably spent about 15 minutes learning about the Native American experience. But until I read this article, I had no idea that Native Americans had sovereign rights and were not bound to our nation's EEOC laws. And you're expecting casino waitresses to somehow have this knowledge?

As an earlier poster said, these women can't afford to turn down jobs with good benefits, when there probably aren't many other opportunities available.

In addition, the real problem I see here is with Station Casinos. Clearly they are using the tribe's land to run a shady business with no concern for their employees' civil rights.

Of course, the tribe is also at fault here, for not properly handling the complaints of the women profiled in the article. The lack of workplace laws in tribal businesses, noted by earlier posters, does more harm than good to the Native community.

I just saw the movie---it's funny, romantic and formulaic with just the right amount of male and female eye candy, as all such movies are supposed to be. There are a few jokes that will especially appeal to professional black people, but I think everyone can enjoy it. And even though the white guy gets the black girl, the movie portrays black men in general in a very positive light.

I tend to agree with King on most issues, but I have to say that I find Dick Button annoying and extremely negative. I understand that to the untrained eye, one skater tends to blur into another (notwithstanding a major fall), and he is trying to distinguish them by technique. But my god, just shut up for once and let us enjoy the beautiful skating. These athletes are the best in their sport, and you don't have to find something bad to say about every one of them. Also, regarding the overly technical explanations of why a jump went wrong: I don't think most people really give a shit. Sometimes it's nerves, sometimes its the 'toe pick', sometimes people just fall for no reason. We don't need to hear a 10 minute dissertation on the angle of the skater's foot as it enters the air after every botched triple-toe-loop.

I agree that NBC's coverage was creepy (I don't need to see a close-up of Cohen's groin injury) and annoying. Especially the female commentator. Please stop the psychoanalysis and mind-reading of every skater and let us enjoy the performance. Just because you have skated in the Olympics, does not mean that you know exactly how these ladies are feeling at any given moment.

The first time I watched Arakawa, I thought it was good but not great. Watching the tape though, I can see that it was a mesmerizing performance and she deserved the gold.

I'm usually a big fan of Cintra, but it seems like the only reason this was printed was because Cintra is a friend of Nancy Balbirer's. Unfortunately, the interview revealed absolutely nothing that wasn't already written in Gawker.

What is the point, Salon?

The reason Cintra's commentary is not up to par this year is because the Oscars were SO DAMN BORING!

I watch faithfully every year and this time I couldn't even be bothered to sit through the last half.

Jon Stewart did what he could, but I'm really getting sick of Hollywood engaging in mutual masturbation/endless montages/comparing themselves to civil rights leaders for 3.5 hours. And if you're going to do that, at least bring in Tom Cruise and the Scientology baby host vessel to spice up the show.

I saw it last night...it was very funny and well acted. It doesn't really have much of a plot, but I don't think that was the point.

I'd like to respond to this comment by The Blue Witch a few pages back:

"The idea that faith is just a crutch is willfully condescending and ignorant, a way for evangelical atheists to rationalize their belligerence towards anyone with faith."

Evangelical atheists? That's creative.

Belligerence? Can you please show me an instance in which an atheist killed someone in the name of their beliefs (or lack thereof, as the case may be)?

On the other hand, history is filled with the blood of those killed because they didn't believe in god, or happened to believe in the wrong god.

Does she have to bitch about taking the subway home? If you are still taking cabs everywhere instead of taking public transportation, then you haven't fully committed yourself to this project.

If you can't walk in a pair of shoes, then don't buy them.