October 15, 2005 Archive

Sports

• Yankees "Fans" Should At Least Be Genuine

  Outside the United States, what does it mean to be a true Yankees fan anymore?

  Opinion in Sports — by Mark Edward Manning — on Oct 15, 2005

• Sunderland 1 Manchester United 3

  Rooney, Rudi and Rossi help Manchester United mark up three goals and, more importantly, another three points...

  News in Sports — by Christopher Rose — on Oct 15, 2005

Video

• Bond Bombshell

  So Daniel Craig is the first blonde Bond, but he's also a tad ugly don't you think?

  Opinion in Video — by Chip Ross — on Oct 15, 2005

• TV Review: Ballroom Bootcamp Takes on Tango

  With so much credit for "the look" and so little, comparatively, for footwork, you have a disputable result...

  Review in Video — by DrPat — on Oct 15, 2005

• DVD Review: Tommy Boy (Holy Schnike Edition)

  Review in Video — by Tan The Man — on Oct 15, 2005

• New Weekend Haiku for You, boo

  Haiku is art...except when I write it.

  Opinion in Video — by Drew Feinberg — on Oct 15, 2005

• Movie Review: Elizabethtown

  He's overwhelmed and all alone; she’s cute and quirky

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Oct 15, 2005

Politics

• Is He "The Loser", Or Is He Dad?

  Opinion in Politics — by Teri Stoddard — on Oct 15, 2005

• No More "Insurgents"-- Now, Even the Sunni Call Them "Terrorists"

  The Iraqis are at last referring to those who are bombing and shooting them as "terrorists." They are not calling them "insurgents."

  Opinion in Politics — by Bird of Paradise — on Oct 15, 2005

• Harriet Miers: Policy or Principle?

  Miers will not 'move the court' in the way that conservatives might wish, and she certainly won't be a leader, but the Supreme Court has got leaders. How many grandiose theories of existence can it support at the same time? I'm perfectly to happy to have her there, not making too much trouble. If anything Miers has shown herself to be cautious. Perhaps because of her lack of some over-arching philosophy on the Constitution, she will take some time to figure out what the Court's rulings will do to people 'on the ground.' That's good enough for me.

  Opinion in Politics — by Leoniceno — on Oct 15, 2005

• Richard Cohen: I Think His Brains Are Leaking

  If today's news columnists are getting too cynical to care about government scandals, it's time to hand over the reins.

  Opinion in Politics — by Blunderford — on Oct 15, 2005

• Bill Bennett - Racist, Ignorant, or Both?

  He can only be judged by what he says and how he responds to criticisms of what he says.

  Opinion in Politics — by PoliticalTruths — on Oct 15, 2005

Culture

• Rioters Make Nazis Look Good in Toledo, Ohio

  Holy negative stereotypes, Batman!

  Opinion in Culture — by Al Barger — on Oct 15, 2005

• Isaac, Art and Hunter S.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jewels Richardson — on Oct 15, 2005

• Journalists Judged & Sentenced

  Defendant Miller: You are sentenced to sit on a committee with Jayson Blair, Robert Novak, Valerie Plame and Joseph Wilson

  Opinion in Culture — by Scott Butki — on Oct 15, 2005

• 21 Things to Love or Despise

  Sex. Hot monkey love. Dirty boogie. Horizontal mambo. Tangoing between the sheets... But that's a different list.

  Opinion in Culture — by DrPat — on Oct 15, 2005

• Checkraise: Poker Players Alliance

  News in Culture — by Justene Adamec — on Oct 15, 2005

• Crisis! Astrology-based Advice

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Oct 15, 2005

• Does the Miller Journalism Mess Matter?

  Too much Miller time?

  Opinion in Culture — by Scott Butki — on Oct 15, 2005

• Day By Day for October 15, 2005

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for October 15, 2005

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Oct 15, 2005

• It’s Pagalicious: My Pagan Articles Are All Over The Internet

  I googled myself and found articles about me and my work that I didn't know existed. One subject took precedence.

  Opinion in Culture — by Cerulean — on Oct 15, 2005

• Downtown Barbeque - Sam's in East Austin

  For gritty urban barbeque in the heart of east Austin plus some excellent mutton - try Sam's.

  Review in Culture — by Dave Nalle — on Oct 15, 2005

• Obesity Threatens America in Many Ways

  "Our modern environment has allowed (obesity) to increase at alarming rates and (is) a growing health problem for our nation."

  Opinion in Culture — by Howard Dratch — on Oct 15, 2005

Books

• E-Book Review: Take Control of Your Wi-Fi Security

  Wi-Fi security is a godawful mess. For $10, this e-book will help you sort it all out.

  Review in Books — by Barry Campbell — on Oct 15, 2005

• Book Review: Bon Appetit's Keep It Simple

  Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this cookbook is for you.

  Review in Books — by Lisa Hoover — on Oct 15, 2005

• NaNoWriMo Notes: Panic Attacks And Group Aversion

  If all else fails, and I write enough of these posts, they could turn out to be my winning entry.

  Opinion in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 15, 2005

• Book Review: On Bullshit by Harry G. Frankfurt

  This is such a tiny little book, so tiny it's almost a bound pamphlet. But it's jam-packed with bullshit.

  Review in Books — by David Desjardins — on Oct 15, 2005

• Book Review: Assassination Vacation by Sarah Vowell

  Review in Books — by James O'Neil — on Oct 15, 2005

• Book Review: The Traveler by John Twelve Hawks

  The author is already infamous for his anonymity, since he claims to live "off the grid."

  Review in Books — by Jonathan Zabel — on Oct 15, 2005

Music

• CD Review: Sevendust - Next

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 15, 2005

• CD Review: Taste of Chaos

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 15, 2005

• Review: Prairie Wind By Neil Young

  ...he proves that even though the guitar may not be his to keep, there's no reason for him to be surrendering it any time soon.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 15, 2005

• Single Review: Usher "Burn"

  Usher leaves a failing relationship in the stony "Burn."

  Review in Music — by Pam Avoledo — on Oct 15, 2005

• Review - Orange Sky - Upstairs

  Terrific guitar playing, not fully realized songs. Not a great debut by this Trinidadian rock band but it shows promise.

  Review in Music — by Triniman — on Oct 15, 2005

Sci/Tech

• When TV Fans React

  My current quest is to understand the behind-the-scenes world of television, because understanding is my expression of appreciation.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Oct 15, 2005

Gaming

• PSP Review: Classic Pack 3 for WipEout Pure

  Classic Pack 3 adds even more to this already fun and addicting game.

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Oct 15, 2005

• Xbox Review: Sid Meier's Pirates!

  Most updates to classic games do not fair this well. One of the best games of 2005.

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Oct 15, 2005

• GameCube Review: Incredible Hulk - Ultimate Destruction

  Sleeper of the year.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Oct 15, 2005