December 15, 2004 Archive

Politics

• Yeah, sure, Democracy in Iraq, great idea

  Here we are less then a month away from elections in Iraq and I can’t help but wonder if the world is standing on the of a diving board in front of an empty pool.

  in Politics — by Eric James — on Dec 15, 2004

• The Roe Effect

  Wall Street Street Editor James Taranto over the past couple of years has penned an interesting theory that the political effect of Roe v Wade has been to reduce the number of liberal voters

  in Politics — by Tom Donelson — on Dec 15, 2004

• Stifling Dissent

  in Politics — by spiderleaf — on Dec 15, 2004

• Anniversary of the Bill of Rights

  in Politics — by Al Barger — on Dec 15, 2004

• Leaving Show Business to the Pretty Folks

  Will Democrats really give up their infatuation with Hollywood stars who agree with them?

  in Politics — by Harry Forbes — on Dec 15, 2004

• "Justice" In Iran

  Here's an example...

  in Politics — by RJ Elliott — on Dec 15, 2004

Culture

• The Effy's - Worst Teen Princess

  in Culture — by Craig Lyndall — on Dec 15, 2004

• Married Christmas: Notes for the Dysfunctional

  be consoled in the knowledge that millions are going through the exact same things this time of year

  in Culture — by Shark — on Dec 15, 2004

• Bush Gives Medals of Freedom to Nugent and Daniels

  in Culture — by Matt Freelove — on Dec 15, 2004

• Soap Story

  The latest reality show in New York Ciity as it all--sex, betrayal, and ambition--but it isn't on TV.

  in Culture — by scaramouche — on Dec 15, 2004

• My Life In the Bush of Monkeys

  in Culture — by Eric Olsen — on Dec 15, 2004

• Zeitgeist: Over-hyped stuff from 2004

  More hype, less talk

  in Culture — by Aaman Lamba — on Dec 15, 2004

• Femtoseconds are so last year... or is last second?

  in Culture — by bookofjoe — on Dec 15, 2004

• For the Luvva God, Please Stop Thinkin' of the Children!

  in Culture — by David Fiore — on Dec 15, 2004

• Employee Trackin gis Wrong

  in Culture — by Russell Buckley — on Dec 15, 2004

• 2004’s Top 10 Most Overhyped

  This is a list of the most overhyped people, trends, events and happenings of 2004. Most of the fault lies with the media. 1. Janet Jackson Superbowl controversy 2. Lindsay Lohan

  Opinion in Culture — by Chip Ross — on Dec 15, 2004

Music

• Disco and Dance Music Pioneer Bert Reid Of Crown Heights Affair Dies

  Bert Reid, tenor saxophonis and vocalist for the group Crown Heights Affair, has died at age 48 from lung cancer.

  in Music — by Bill Lamb — on Dec 15, 2004

• Master Class

  Prestige best-ofs from Coleman Hawkins, Sonny Rollins and Red Garland show us how great-- or not-- label comps can be.

  in Music — by John Owen — on Dec 15, 2004

• Dumpster Bust Up in Your Ear: How to Start A Ska-Punk Band

  How to not write a how to on starting a ska-punk band. Let me explain...

  in Music — by Eric Berlin — on Dec 15, 2004

• ODB Post Mortem Verdict: OD

  in Music — by Eric Olsen — on Dec 15, 2004

• Queen to Tour This Summer?

  Queen is planning a bullshit reunion with Paul Rodgers attempting to replace the legendary Freddie Mercury.

  in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Dec 15, 2004

• Jacko: "Propensity"?

  in Music — by Eric Olsen — on Dec 15, 2004

• CD REVIEW: Lauran Burhenn, Wanderlust

  What's not to love about a local, independent musician?

  in Music — by Josh Foust — on Dec 15, 2004

• CD Review: Johnny Griffin/Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis - Pisces

  in Music — by Wally Bangs — on Dec 15, 2004

• Hype Surrounds HIV Status Of Erasure's Andy Bell

  Bell confirmed that he was diagnosed in 1998 when suffering from pneumonia.

  in Music — by Bill Lamb — on Dec 15, 2004

• Anselmo Kept Away From Funeral

  Anselmo is apparently unwelcome at late bandmate Dimebag's funeral.

  News in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Dec 15, 2004

• Pixies on Letterman

  in Music — by Jim Carruthers — on Dec 15, 2004

Video

• The Effy's - Dumbest Journalistic Moment

  in Video — by Craig Lyndall — on Dec 15, 2004

• DVD Review--Wyclef Jean-Allstar Jam At Carnegie Hall

  in Video — by Matt Freelove — on Dec 15, 2004

• DVD Releases - Tuesday December 14th

  German homosexuals and Will Smith. What more might we ask?

  in Video — by Duke De Mondo — on Dec 15, 2004

• The Duke On "Collateral"

  Welcome back, Mr. Mann. Oh, i see you've brought Tom Cruise. How sweet of you.

  in Video — by Duke De Mondo — on Dec 15, 2004

• Joe Satriani - Live In San Francisco DVD Review

  in Video — by Paul Roy — on Dec 15, 2004

• Killer Klowns from Outer Space

  Custard pies and barking balloon animals. . .

  in Video — by Bill Sherman — on Dec 15, 2004

Books

• Hanukkah & heroism

  in Books — by spiderleaf — on Dec 15, 2004

• Intelligence Under a Dark Cloud

  Any book by Jack McDevitt takes time and effort to get into, but Omega is well worth the struggle.

  in Books — by DrPat — on Dec 15, 2004

• Letters to a Young Catholic - by George Weigel

  in Books — by Tony Dalmyn — on Dec 15, 2004

• American Splendor: Our Movie Year - by Harvey Pekar

  in Books — by Eric Olsen — on Dec 15, 2004

Sci/Tech

• Top Technology Trends 2005

  What's in store for Tech Trends in 2005

  in Sci/Tech — by Aaman Lamba — on Dec 15, 2004

Sports

• RJ's NFL Picks: Week 15

  Coming off a 14-2 week, I'm feeling giddy...

  Opinion in Sports — by RJ Elliott — on Dec 15, 2004