July 28, 2005 Archive

Politics

• Tackling anti-Semitism during the AFL-CIO break-up

  Opinion in Politics — by Kaspit — on Jul 28, 2005

• Mark Warner In 2008?

  The Wall Street Journal examines Virginia's governor

  Opinion in Politics — by RJ Elliott — on Jul 28, 2005

• The Missing Link: Democrats vs. Bush & the GOP

  In the midst of the current battle between the "leftist" grassroots and the "moderate" DLC, this article interjects a missing link. Political leadership is not about mimicry of "tough" positions, nor is it about reactionary complaints and bomb-throwing. It is about the attitude of power.

  Opinion in Politics — by Balletshooz — on Jul 28, 2005

• Bipartisan Effort to Regulate Detainee Treatment Derailed By Frist

  The White House pushes back after Republicans McCain, Graham, Warner and Collins fail to listen.

  News in Politics — by David R. Mark — on Jul 28, 2005

• My application for a White House job

  Satire in Politics — by Adam Ash — on Jul 28, 2005

• Rent-A-Pundit

  The answer has nothing to do with politics or ideology. They have something much more important in common- their opinions are for rent.

  Opinion in Politics — by AmeriPundit — on Jul 28, 2005

• Aussie Muslims Do Their Part

  The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils admits that the Muslim community does not do enough to prevent terrorism.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Edward Manning — on Jul 28, 2005

• Do not slay shoot-to-kill policy

  To be as safe as possible from terrorist attacks, then police need clearance for shoot-to-kill procedures

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Edward Manning — on Jul 28, 2005

• City of Miami sponsors youth ''Ghetto Style Talent Show'' and ''Watermelon Eating Contest"

  Opinion in Politics — by Al Barger — on Jul 28, 2005

Books

• "It was a gloomy, tempestuous period between sunset and sunrise," Bulwer-Lytton style

  News in Books — by Deano — on Jul 28, 2005

• Book Review: Magical Mystery Tours

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Jul 28, 2005

• My Personal Lance Armstrong: The Legacy of Mike Schwass

  Opinion in Books — by Laura Young — on Jul 28, 2005

• Book Review: The Last of the Sky Pirates

  The latest installment in The Edge Chronicles, a series of fantasy adventures for young teens.

  Review in Books — by Bill Wallo — on Jul 28, 2005

• Book Review: The Kiss & Kathryn Harrison

  Review in Books — by Sadi Ranson-Polizzotti — on Jul 28, 2005

• Book Review: Peace Is The Way by Deepak Chopra

  Fishing off the pond of Mahatma Gandhi, "There is no way to Peace, Peace is the way."

  Review in Books — by David Desjardins — on Jul 28, 2005

Culture

• Sammy Sosa is no Frank Robinson.

  Opinion in Culture — by Sal Marinello — on Jul 28, 2005

• In Defense of MEMRI

  Opinion in Culture — by Niraj — on Jul 28, 2005

• Mary cancels out Eve

  Mary was supposed, through giving birth to Christ, have cleansed the "sins" of Eve ...

  Opinion in Culture — by Natalie Bennett — on Jul 28, 2005

• What If WW2 Had Been an Online Strategy Game?

  A bit of topical humor for those who like WW2 era computer games.

  Satire in Culture — by Dave Nalle — on Jul 28, 2005

• Humor from my Quotes of the Month Collection

  Satire in Culture — by Laura Young — on Jul 28, 2005

• Groom Paranoia XI: Why Didn't I Elope?

  Sweet fruit tree of elopement, will you cast me a sampling of your juicy gifts? No?

  Satire in Culture — by Mark Sahm — on Jul 28, 2005

• Good things come in lots of packages

  God, how I hate sweeping generalizations.

  Opinion in Culture — by Lisa Hoover — on Jul 28, 2005

• Vegas Underground

  Opinion in Culture — by OC hairball — on Jul 28, 2005

• Left Over, Left Out, Left Behind: The Daily Discrimination against Left-Handed Students

  ... left-handed people are discriminated against in the one place that should be the least biased: schools.

  Opinion in Culture — by Mei Flower — on Jul 28, 2005

• Day By Day for July 28, 2005

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for July 28, 2005

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

• RINGS OF STEEL

  Opinion in Culture — by Kable — on Jul 28, 2005

Sci/Tech

• Frist Strikes Again

  Defying public support, the House and fellow Senate Republicans to uphold Bush's fight against stem cell research.

  News in Sci/Tech — by David R. Mark — on Jul 28, 2005

• Help is on the Web: O'Reilly announces Annoyances Central site

  Why munch antacids? You could subscribe to this site instead, and get relief delivered daily!

  News in Sci/Tech — by DrPat — on Jul 28, 2005

• New sign in the Underground (London)

  I don't know about you but where I live, those are the students going to college.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by David Desjardins — on Jul 28, 2005

• The Six Dirty Words You Can't Say on My Blog

  To recap, fuck is in, Texas is out.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by bhw — on Jul 28, 2005

• Killbush.net

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Al Barger — on Jul 28, 2005

Music

• Fear Factory's Transgression Approaches

  News in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 28, 2005

• REVIEW: KD Lang Hymns of the 49th Parallel is mellow gold

  it'll be a KD song from now on as far as I'm concerned.

  Review in Music — by Al Barger — on Jul 28, 2005

• DVD Review: The Vibrators: Live at CBGB 2004

  Viewing this show makes one thing clear: the Vibrators are still vibrating.

  Review in Music — by jen best — on Jul 28, 2005

• CD Review: Corey Harris, Daily Bread

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Jul 28, 2005

• CD Review: Royal Jones - You Broke The Circle

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

• Gerald Levert Apologizes For Police Assault Incident, Averts Jail

  News in Music — by Eric Olsen — on Jul 28, 2005

• Ozzy to Open Museum and The Daily Music and Tech News

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

• Review: The Long Forgotten, Divinity School Drop Out

  Review in Music — by Zombyboy — on Jul 28, 2005

• Heartaches & Highways: The Very Best Of Emmylou Harris

  ...Emmylou’s voice like a bird amongst oak trees, flying in and out, occasionally perching, but always on the move and prominent.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 28, 2005

Video

• Johnny Depp Carries Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

  I might be biased in my adoration of this film and this performance because I have a soft spot in my heart and (ahem) somewhere else for Johnny Depp

  Review in Video — by Film Laureate — on Jul 28, 2005

• So You Think You Can Dance - Week 2

  Review in Video — by Regina Avalos — on Jul 28, 2005

• Stealth = Top Gun + Terminator = Crap

  Review in Video — by Eric James — on Jul 28, 2005

• Finding New Faces in Today's Films

  Can anyone tell me the last time you remember an Asian actor or actress taking the starring role in a film?

  Opinion in Video — by Tam Hoang — on Jul 28, 2005

• Review: Phone

  I knew Hollywood could overkill a story but this takes the cake

  Review in Video — by David Desjardins — on Jul 28, 2005

• Review: Bad News Bears

  Review in Video — by TDavid — on Jul 28, 2005

• Bad News of the Week: 7/28/05

  This week includes disappointments concerning Voltron, Jessica Simpson, Charlie Chan and Claire Forlani.

  News in Video — by Film Cynic — on Jul 28, 2005

• The Dukes of Hazzard: Daisy, the General, and a Contest

  News in Video — by Eric Olsen — on Jul 28, 2005

• Television Networks in Trouble?

  Could sinking television quality be the cause for networks frantic search for their next big hit?

  Opinion in Video — by Joe — on Jul 28, 2005

• DVD Review: In Good Company

  This light comedy-drama looks at the impacts corporate take-overs can have on those who work for the companies.

  Review in Video — by David Desjardins — on Jul 28, 2005

• Review: The Devil's Rejects

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 28, 2005

• Review: The Aristocrats

  There may not be another film that will generate so much laughter while still conforming to a topic of interest.

  Review in Video — by Film Cynic — on Jul 28, 2005

• Review: Northern Exposure: The Complete Third Season DVD

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jul 28, 2005

• DVD Review : A Love Song For Bobby Long

  A gem, an underrated gem, a great character play between actors of all ages

  Review in Video — by David Desjardins — on Jul 28, 2005

• The Passion Involved With Entertainment Production Financing

  Opinion in Video — by Chris Franklin — on Jul 28, 2005