August 27, 2004 Archive

Books

• Before I Let Go

  If a good book is measured by how fast you read it, then this was a good book.

  in Books — by Dew — on Aug 27, 2004

• Snowleg - by Nicholas Shakespeare

  in Books — by bookofjoe — on Aug 27, 2004

• Princess Ai

  Volume One in Courtney Love's new manga graphic novel series. . .

  in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Aug 27, 2004

• Lewis Carroll | The Mad Deacon

  in Books — by Sadi Ranson-Polizzotti — on Aug 27, 2004

• The Unofficial Media Guide to the 2004 Republican National Convention

  in Books — by Justene Adamec — on Aug 27, 2004

• How To Be Alone - Jonathan Franzen, 2002.

  in Books — by Hilary Caws-Elwitt — on Aug 27, 2004

• Bad Medicine? Bad book, too.

  A somewhat amusing book purporting to blow the lid off of quack medicine disappoints in a number of ways.

  in Books — by Ryan Eanes — on Aug 27, 2004

Music

• The Libertines Video Interview Online

  Bassist John Hassall discusses the scandal, the soap-opera theatrics, the heart-breaking addiction, and the best album of 2004.

  in Music — by Duke De Mondo — on Aug 27, 2004

• YES - 35th Anniversary Tour

  in Music — by Paul Roy — on Aug 27, 2004

• The Isley Brothers - Taken to the Next Phase -- Various Artists

  in Music — by Justene Adamec — on Aug 27, 2004

• CD Review: Lythion - ...From the Beginning

  "Kate Bush crossed with Brian Eno" might hint at what to expect here, but it wouldn't convey the full range of musical idioms blended by this duo.

  in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Aug 27, 2004

• My Chemical Romance - Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge

  in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Aug 27, 2004

• The Friday Morning Listen

  It's just the normal noises in here...

  in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Aug 27, 2004

• Irish pol not happy with Madonna

  in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Aug 27, 2004

• Page rules out reunion...again

  in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Aug 27, 2004

• The Story/Music Crossover

  in Music — by Andrew Quinn — on Aug 27, 2004

Politics

• "Fahcking Gypsies"

  in Politics — by Eric Olsen — on Aug 27, 2004

• Nothing swings a state faster than being hung out to dry...

  in Politics — by Big Time Patriot — on Aug 27, 2004

• War On Terrorism: Designed For Failure

  in Politics — by Hal Pawluk — on Aug 27, 2004

• 20 Questions For John F. Kerry

  Will The Democrat From Massachusetts Respond?

  in Politics — by RJ Elliott — on Aug 27, 2004

• Swift Boat Veterans For Truth

  How did they decide upon that particular moniker?

  in Politics — by RJ Elliott — on Aug 27, 2004

• Kerry Now Losing To Bush, Polls Show

  And the RNC is next week...

  in Politics — by RJ Elliott — on Aug 27, 2004

Sci/Tech

• Strike the root, but make sure you see it...

  in Sci/Tech — by Corinna Hasofferett — on Aug 27, 2004

• Websites That Go a Little Crazy With the Cheeze-Wiz

  in Sci/Tech — by Eric Olsen — on Aug 27, 2004

Culture

• "Don't throw me away, I'm art"

  in Culture — by Eric Olsen — on Aug 27, 2004

• Is the Tide Turning?

  in Culture — by Jeremy Chrysler — on Aug 27, 2004

• Pharmaceutical Companies Accused of Inflating Prices as Health Care Costs Rise for US Workers

  Coincidence? I think not. More inside.

  in Culture — by Mr. Real Estate — on Aug 27, 2004

• Winamp Security Flaw

  A serious vulnerability, that is now being actively exploited, has been found in the MP3 software Winamp 3.x and 5.x from Nullsoft.

  in Culture — by Bruce Kratofil — on Aug 27, 2004

• They Say It Can Straighten You Out

  Just when you thought it was time to turn off your computer: a study say porn may be good for you...

  in Culture — by Joe Gandelman — on Aug 27, 2004

• William Kennedy Smith sued for alleged rape

  Kennedy seemed to have made a winning recovery from the embarrassing situation he found himself in in 1991.

  in Culture — by Mac Diva — on Aug 27, 2004

Sports

• Olympics: "Real" U.S. Dominance

  in Sports — by Eric Olsen — on Aug 27, 2004

Video

• Zhang Yimou's Hero

  Zhang Yimou's martial arts epic of two years ago, Hero, is finally getting its North American release. The movie is getting good reviews. But is anyone looking at its politics? North American audiences looking for kung-fu thrills may be walking into an elaborate justification for Tiananmen Square.

  in Video — by Joston — on Aug 27, 2004