June 26, 2005 Archive

Politics

• Iraqi People - Patience of Job

  Opinion in Politics — by Randy Kirk — on Jun 26, 2005

• Which party protects “the little people” today?

  The Kelo Supreme Court decision leaves the liberal editors of the Boston Globe suddenly quiet

  Opinion in Politics — by Harry Forbes — on Jun 26, 2005

• Fear and loathing on the bayou ...

  Satire in Politics — by vinturella — on Jun 26, 2005

• Karl Roviates Over Kerry's Downing Street Letter

  John Kerry fires a shot across the Senate bow on the Downing Street Memo.

  Satire in Politics — by Spoof News — on Jun 26, 2005

• Private Property and Public Use

  An overview of the recent Supreme Court decision regarding eminent domain.

  Opinion in Politics — by Gregg Guetschow — on Jun 26, 2005

• The Supremes Strike Down Property Rights

  The recent Supreme Court Decision Regarding Property Ownership Rights Is a Conundrum.

  Opinion in Politics — by Patfish — on Jun 26, 2005

• Every Picture Tells A Story

  ...break the laws of their country and illegally supply arms to the terrorists trying to overthrow the government of Nicaragua.

  Opinion in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 26, 2005

• The Treasonous Press and the Hit-&-Run Nanny

  I know the thought that the liberal press holds their so called "journalistic standards" above any and all loyalty to their country seems incomprehensible at most times, but here is some proof: The press is reporting that the U.S. Secretly Met With Insurgents, in attempt to negotiate some terms.

  Opinion in Politics — by ChaunceyBillups — on Jun 26, 2005

• Vietnam, Iraq, & John Rambo

  Opinion in Politics — by Berkeley Joe — on Jun 26, 2005

• Throwing Himself on a Hand Grenade -- And Shooting His Party in the Foot

  A week when nothting went right for the right.

  Opinion in Politics — by Terry Turner — on Jun 26, 2005

Music

• Roy Haynes Quartet/ Ed Thigpen Sextet, Jazz Winnipeg Festival, June 25, 2005

  Roy Haynes and Ed Thigpen are two of the most respected, longest-playing jazz drummers in the world.

  Review in Music — by Triniman — on Jun 26, 2005

• Terence Blanchard, Jazz Winnipeg Festival, June 24

  What was especially appealing about the show was how Blanchard pushed the boundaries of jazz with some quirky electronic sounds.

  Review in Music — by Triniman — on Jun 26, 2005

• Regina Spektor in New Orleans (6/12/05)

  Regina Spektor is an utterly self-assured performer.

  Review in Music — by Todd A. Price — on Jun 26, 2005

• Broadsword and the Beast

  As the remastered series of Jethro Tull albums continues with great success, another round is ripe and ready for the picking.

  Review in Music — by MuzikMan — on Jun 26, 2005

• Vetiver - Between EP

  Review in Music — by Greg Smyth — on Jun 26, 2005

• Review: The Best of Sugar Ray

  Review in Music — by Lisa Hoover — on Jun 26, 2005

• American Idol: John Stevens: Next Chairman of the Board?

  News in Music — by Sticker — on Jun 26, 2005

Books

• Macintosh from the Ground Up

  Andy Hertzfeld tells the curious and engaging story of how the Macintosh computer was born.

  Review in Books — by Ryan Eanes — on Jun 26, 2005

Culture

• Review: The Countess

  ... the approach of any pre-Raphaelite should make you run as fast as your crinoline would let you.

  Review in Culture — by Natalie Bennett — on Jun 26, 2005

• Gay Pride = Gay Fried (Over the Rainbow)

  The "high holidays" of gaydom have arrived ushered in hundreds of Dykes on Bikes. They are women, hear them roar.

  Opinion in Culture — by mpho — on Jun 26, 2005

• Billy Graham's Last Crusade

  Like all religious leaders, Billy Graham is a liar. He teaches something that he cannot even prove. He provides a crutch to people who just can't handle the thought that there may not be any kind of life after death. And he's well paid for it.

  Opinion in Culture — by Michael Davis — on Jun 26, 2005

• Own Your Very Own Napoleon-Era Fort

  News in Culture — by Tan The Man — on Jun 26, 2005

• The Not-Quite-Sunday Funnies Comics

  The Funnies for June 26, 2005

  Satire in Culture — by Annie — on Jun 26, 2005

• Bound to be Evil

  Evil is often the work of nice religious folks

  Opinion in Culture — by JDCarmine — on Jun 26, 2005

Sci/Tech

• Have You Hugged Your AMA Doctor Today?

  The AMA is spending $60 million on a p.r. campaign to portray doctors as "everyday heroes." Why?

  News in Sci/Tech — by David R. Mark — on Jun 26, 2005

Video

• The Week That Was.....A Viewer's Diary: 6/19-6/25

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 26, 2005

• Some Like It Drag: Men in Black (Dresses)

  What is the appeal of a guy in a dress? Comic and pathetic by turns, movie transvestites possess magic...

  Review in Video — by DrPat — on Jun 26, 2005

• This weeks Sci-Fi Channel original update

  It took a while, but I have finally cracked.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jun 26, 2005

• Luis Buñuel's The Milky Way: Crucifiction

  Two pilgrims to Santiago confront the puzzlements and contradictions of Christian doctrine and history in Buñuel's strangely festive all-clown parade of a movie.

  Review in Video — by Alan Dale — on Jun 26, 2005

• Degrassi: The Not-Quite Every Episode Ever Marathon

  Opinion in Video — by Sterfish — on Jun 26, 2005

• Real World: Austin - Week 1

  The sixteen season of the Real World begins! Meet the cast and see what happened in the first episode!

  Review in Video — by Regina Avalos — on Jun 26, 2005

Sports

• Futon Report: Third best bullpen, quietest .500 team

  Bullpen, rotation and talent -- what more does a team need?

  Opinion in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jun 26, 2005