Old Songs on a New Screen: Personally I have never played Guitar Hero or Rock Band, but I've always thought about one of the potential downsides after, believe it or not, watching the south park episode regarding guitar hero and I wanted to see if you feel the same way. I have this nagging worry that Guitar Hero and Rock Band will discourage kids from wanting to learn how to play actual instruments, and it might leave them content to let the game makers come up with the tunes. - Submitted by Zarik

Random Thoughts (and Experiences) of 2008: I'm visiting family over this holiday here in beautiful Seattle and I'm very thrilled that I was given your article to read. I must say my favorite part was regarding texting. I strongly believe if our world communicated much more in person or on the phone, this world would be a much better place...Greatly appreciate your article and look forward to reading more. - Submitted by Heidi

Jobs With Justice Names Bellevue Philharmonic's McCausland 'Grinch of the Year': Might I add that Ms. McCausland had tremendous competition for this honor: Mayor Greg Nickels was also nominated for the Grinch because he took blankets away from the homeless in his efforts to relocate them! And yet Ms. Mccalusland won hands down! What else is can we say? There was no contest. - Submitted by Experienced Musician

Tom Cruise Defends Self Against Nazi Charges: Glad they're good friends and all that, but nonetheless I'm none too comfortable about this movie. Historical revisionism, part of Hollywood's habits for years, is always a little disturbing, but never more so than in this instance. - Submitted by Daffyd Jones

The Strong Get Stronger: First, why do you believe what the Bank officers tell you? Isn't it quite possible that they are liars? Secondly, if the Feds are getting stock and dividends, why not make money by investing in some institutions that are viable? This story is only half finished, please do more research and reporting. - Submitted by james clune

Cheatin' Fart: The guy's an ass and he's making excuses. I'm hitting 50 with a wife of 25+years and dam, now the kids are gone and the nest is empty, it's pretty dam hot, again. Yea, we don't look like we did when we got started, but we work at making each other happy and try hard to please each other. And my god, she still oohs at all the right times... You're an ass buddy, maybe you'll find somebody stupid enough for your shit. If you're all the things you say you are, you'd try alot f'ing harder to get those oohs in your life at home. Something's lacking in your relationship and I don't think it's her. - Submitted by opie