April 28, 2005 Archive

Video

• American Idol: Say it Ain't So, Bo! Bo...Vice?

  Bo Bice has now had his rocker credibility PROVEN, thanks to The Smoking Gun.

  Opinion in Video — by Steve Huff — on Apr 28, 2005

• Movie Trailer: Land of the Dead

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 28, 2005

• Black & White

  The Da Vinci Code and Albinism

  Opinion in Video — by Alonzo Mosley (FBI) — on Apr 28, 2005

• American Idol Week 7: The Conspiracy that Did in Constantine Maroulis

  Review in Video — by Sticker — on Apr 28, 2005

• Movie Thoughts: No Escape

  Opinion in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 28, 2005

• What Dreams May Come

  Review in Video — by Akromatika — on Apr 28, 2005

Politics

• No Asylum in Asia

  in Politics — by Erna Mahyuni — on Apr 28, 2005

• Bush Scores Major Viewing Audience In Prime Time Slot, Networks "Very Pleased" With Ratings

  Satire in Politics — by PoopyCaca — on Apr 28, 2005

• British General Election 2005 - Losing Interest Already...

  Name-calling, empty rhetoric, outright lies, indecipherable management speak, and small-minded focus on selfish issues...

  in Politics — by Jon Downs — on Apr 28, 2005

• Save the Willie Nelson Highway

  What's so bad about naming a highway after Willie Nelson?

  in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Apr 28, 2005

• DaimlerChrysler Renames Crossfire to Distance the Car From the Cancelled CNN Show

  Satire in Politics — by PoopyCaca — on Apr 28, 2005

Music

• RIPOFF ALERT: DualDisc version of Ben Folds' Songs For Silverman

  Ben Folds' DualDisc for Songs For Silverman may not play in your computer. Do you think that's fair?

  Opinion in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Apr 28, 2005

• Terry Knight's Killer Convicted

  Opinion in Music — by Eric Olsen — on Apr 28, 2005

• James LaBrie Hits The Mark With New Solo CD

  Review in Music — by MuzikMan — on Apr 28, 2005

• Weezer - Make Believe

  Review in Music — by Matthew Montgomery — on Apr 28, 2005

• Joe Jackson & Todd Rundgren at the Beacon Theater

  Opinion in Music — by Lisa McKay — on Apr 28, 2005

• Live Review: Chris Fitz Band

  A Local Bostonian

  Review in Music — by Tara Clark — on Apr 28, 2005

• Daily Music and Tech News

  Arkansas bird not extinct after all, American Idol scandal, EU terror database, Police hunt pedophiles,Intermix sued

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Apr 28, 2005

• CD Review: Temper Temper

  Surely, you heard them on The O.C.

  Review in Music — by Wally Bangs — on Apr 28, 2005

• CD Review: Kyle Riabko - Before I Speak

  Kyle Riabko`s new album, "Before I Speak", speaks volumes...

  Review in Music — by Annie — on Apr 28, 2005

• Collective Soul - Music In High Places (DVD Review)

  Opinion in Music — by Paul Roy — on Apr 28, 2005

• DVD Review: Natalie Merchant Storytellers Unplugged

  Review in Music — by Michael Benning — on Apr 28, 2005

• Music Playlist: Peter Gabriel Covers

  If you're a Peter Gabriel fan, you're not alone. Check out these remakes of his songs by other fans who also happen to be successful musicians.

  Opinion in Music — by Robert Burke — on Apr 28, 2005

• Overrated Albums III: The Poll Winner

  Third in a series on the most overrated rock albums

  Opinion in Music — by Michele Catalano — on Apr 28, 2005

• Overlooked Alternatives: new releases for April 26, 2005

  New this week: Porcupine Tree, Ben Folds, Eels, DJ Spooky vs. Dave Lombardo, and Elvis Costello.

  News in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Apr 28, 2005

• Artist Overview: Tortoise

  An alternative band that wasn't punk or metal, they instead plundered the vaults for sounds, drawing upon kraut-rock, ambient, avant-garde jazz, electronica, and a wide array of other influences, Tortoise, from Chicago, played a music most akin to cool jazz more than anything else and displayed virtuoso playing, which often featured a droning guitar and two vibraphone players.

  in Music — by uao — on Apr 28, 2005

Books

• What Is This World Coming To?

  Weird things going on in Alabama

  Opinion in Books — by Regina Avalos — on Apr 28, 2005

• Book Review: My Antonia by Willa Cather

  Review in Books — by Kevin Holtsberry — on Apr 28, 2005

• The CSS Anthology: 101 Essential Tips, Tricks, and Hacks

  Review in Books — by Meryl — on Apr 28, 2005

Culture

• A Tale of Two Jennifers?

  Opinion in Culture — by Steve Huff — on Apr 28, 2005

• Maine Island 'Safe' Due To Government Regulations

  I mean, that color-coded thingy was a little embarassing, but at least we know when it's safe to go to the mall...

  Opinion in Culture — by Mark Saleski — on Apr 28, 2005

• It's Not California Wine if it's Not Breaking the Rules

  Opinion in Culture — by Tynan Szvetecz — on Apr 28, 2005

• Suspect Motives: Single Mothers' Paradox

  People who truly respect life do not pass judgment when single women choose to keep their babies rather than having abortions

  Opinion in Culture — by Margaret Romao Toigo — on Apr 28, 2005

• Michael Jackson Trial: Rowe Rowe Rowe Your Testimony

  Opinion in Culture — by Eric Olsen — on Apr 28, 2005

• Hugh Hewitt at the LA Press Club

  Opinion in Culture — by Justene Adamec — on Apr 28, 2005

• Too busy for sex?

  Satire in Culture — by Jason Ritledge — on Apr 28, 2005

• Day By Day for April 28, 2005

  Chris Muir's Day By Day cartoon, for April 28, 2005

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Apr 28, 2005

• Know When to Fold 'em

  What do San Diego's mayor and Jane Fonda have in common? Integrity for starters--though some will undoubtedly disagree.

  Review in Culture — by mpho — on Apr 28, 2005

Sci/Tech

• Found! Office 2004 for Macintosh: The Missing Manual

  Microsoft Office 2004 for Macintosh includes everything OSX users need to mount up and go -- except a manual.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by DrPat — on Apr 28, 2005

Tastes

• Five Steps to Blind Tasting a Cigar

  Opinion in Tastes — by Matthew Rosen — on Apr 28, 2005