August 14, 2005 Archive

Gaming

• Xbox Review: Fable

  A game of the year pick from 2004 and for good reason.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 14, 2005

Politics

• Bush Administration Fails To Follow Law Requiring Action Against Saudi Religious Freedom Violations

  The administration was required to follow up within 90 days. It's been 11 months.

  News in Politics — by David R. Mark — on Aug 14, 2005

• Send for the Ethics Czar!

  Talk about checks and balances! It's time to send in the Czar and kick out the clowns.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Aug 14, 2005

• Vacation, Uninterrupted

  The survey also found that Bush's vacation time is much more in line with citizens of France. The French, who we're supposed to dislike...

  Opinion in Politics — by AmeriPundit — on Aug 14, 2005

• Bush writes: "Dear Cindy Sheehan ..."

  Satire in Politics — by Adam Ash — on Aug 14, 2005

Video

• Review : F---ing Amal (Show Me Love)

  Now what's different from most American teen movies? Well it addresses homosexuality positively for one.

  Review in Video — by David Desjardins — on Aug 14, 2005

• Four Brothers Review

  Review in Video — by Tan The Man — on Aug 14, 2005

• A Television Viewer's Diary: 8/7-13

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 14, 2005

• Review: Sky High

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 14, 2005

• REVIEW: The Aristocrats

  WARNING: SPOILERS! POST CONTAINS OFFENSIVE HUMOR, GRAPHIC SEX AND VIOLENCE AS BEFITTING THIS MOVIE. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.

  Review in Video — by No Milk — on Aug 14, 2005

• Review: Saw

  Ironically, I’d cut through my leg with a hacksaw to get away from seeing this movie again.

  Review in Video — by Nehring — on Aug 14, 2005

• Review: Broken Flowers

  It's slow moving pace and ending may turn off mainstream audiences. Winner - Grand Prix prize , 2005 Cannes Film Festival.

  Review in Video — by Triniman — on Aug 14, 2005

Music

• Review: Johnny Clegg & Savuka - Edmonton Folk Music Festival, 7 August 2005

  Review in Music — by Randy Reichardt — on Aug 14, 2005

• GoD moves is rather odd ways

  News in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Aug 14, 2005

• Stan Swiniarski Releases New Country Album Ain’t That Love

  Stan Swiniarski is an international independent Americana recording artist.

  News in Music — by MuzikMan — on Aug 14, 2005

• 40th Anniversary of Beatles Concert at Shea Stadium

  Forty years ago, on August 15, 1965, the Beatles played at Shea Stadium.

  Opinion in Music — by Victor Lana — on Aug 14, 2005

• August Mix

  New music mix time. With Depeche Mode, Royksopp, She Wants Revenge and other cool stuff.

  Opinion in Music — by Chip Ross — on Aug 14, 2005

• CD review: Best of Andersson

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Aug 14, 2005

• Gig review: Sacred Heart adds a bit of Melody to Brentford FC

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Aug 14, 2005

• Review: Queen's The Game

  Review in Music — by Chench — on Aug 14, 2005

• Single Review: Kelly Clarkson, "Behind These Hazel Eyes"

  Kelly Clarkson hides her pain after breaking up with her boyfriend in the above average "Behind These Hazel Eyes."

  Review in Music — by Pam Avoledo — on Aug 14, 2005

Culture

• A Society Too Critical

  Always seems to be somebody out there that will find a reason to be critical of what you are doing.

  Opinion in Culture — by Ordinary Joe — on Aug 14, 2005

• Bombay's Flood

  What is it going to take for us to emulate the people of Bombay and stay up all night offering aid to those in need?

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 14, 2005

• IKEA - A First Attempt

  The single greatest event in the history of my city happened about a month ago - an IKEA store opened here.

  Opinion in Culture — by Capn Ken — on Aug 14, 2005

• Review: The Timex Ironman Watch

  All and all, the watch is really well made.

  Review in Culture — by Nicholas Roussos — on Aug 14, 2005

• The illegal aliens dilemma

  News in Culture — by Barbara Payne — on Aug 14, 2005

• Day By Day for August 14, 2005

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for August 14, 2005

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Aug 14, 2005

Books

• Book Review: The Wonder Spot by Melissa Bank

  Review in Books — by Miriam — on Aug 14, 2005

• Book Review: Susan Casey's The Devil's Teeth

  Review in Books — by Jewels Richardson — on Aug 14, 2005

• Reading for fun: I just don’t do it anymore

  Review in Books — by Tam Hoang — on Aug 14, 2005

• The Kindness Of Strangers

  Opinion in Books — by Deepti Lamba — on Aug 14, 2005

Sci/Tech

• Review: Helpful free programs for the writer

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Regina Avalos — on Aug 14, 2005

• Depending On God

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by An American Housewife — on Aug 14, 2005

• Another experiment with Windows

  Is the 2nd time the charm? Or will this go down in flames too?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Ken Edwards — on Aug 14, 2005