October 21, 2005 Archive

Sci/Tech

• What is Podcasting

  There is a lot of buzz circulating these days about podcasting. I have yet to see a decent definition and description of podcasting that correctly describes podcasting in its entirety. So in this article I will lay out what podcasting is and how it works.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by John Vaccaro — on Oct 21, 2005

• iTunes On Campus

  More cutting-edge ways to use that iPod.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Warren Kelly — on Oct 21, 2005

• Friday Femmes Fatales No 28 (Women Bloggers)

  Where are all the female bloggers? Here, in my weekly "top ten". And have you seen the Carnival of Feminists?

  News in Sci/Tech — by Natalie Bennett — on Oct 21, 2005

• Hurricane Wilma Is Playing With Our Heads

  This cyclone is fickle. She plays with our heads, has a sick sense of humor, and lots of power.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Howard Dratch — on Oct 21, 2005

Politics

• Viggo on Dubya

  Anti-war artist Viggo Mortensen takes on the Shrub.

  Opinion in Politics — by Natalie Davis — on Oct 21, 2005

• The Drudge Guide to Internet Journalism

  Opinion in Politics — by Scott C. Smith — on Oct 21, 2005

• Judith Miller: Double Agent for Neocons

  Opinion in Politics — by Spincycle — on Oct 21, 2005

• Big Pharma And The FDA: A Criminal Conspiracy?

  The FDA seems to be coming down on the wrong side of the "Life and Death vs. Profits" question.

  Opinion in Politics — by Hal Pawluk — on Oct 21, 2005

• Senate Commerce Committee Backs Legislation To End Undocumented Propaganda

  The legislation is moving on the heels of a GAO ruling that the Bush Administration practiced "covert propaganda."

  Opinion in Politics — by David R. Mark — on Oct 21, 2005

• "Bloodthirsty" Kilgore Misses Mark Invoking Hitler Against Kaine

  Kaine is against the death penalty because his church prohibits the taking of life. Kilgore flouts his religious teachings and has a blood-lust for death so severe that even knowing innocent people have been put to death in Virginia does not give him pause.

  Opinion in Politics — by Balletshooz — on Oct 21, 2005

• Looking at the Saddam Hussein Trial

  What justice is fair and what punishment would ever be enough for a genocidal maniac like Saddam Hussein?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Oct 21, 2005

• Fitzgerald Apparently Ready To Indict Rove, Libby, Hadley

  Fitzgerald is expected to announce indictments by Oct. 28.

  Opinion in Politics — by David R. Mark — on Oct 21, 2005

• The Human Race Is Deformed by Militarism

  Grave of the Known Soldier: Save Juan Smith #1999. And bloated papally infallible military grand theft.

  Opinion in Politics — by pogblog — on Oct 21, 2005

Video

• Slip-N- Slide Triple Feature DVD Review

  Nothing’s hotter than the Florida sun and hip-hop, and we get a triple threat treat from Slip-N-Slide Records!

  Opinion in Video — by Laron Cue — on Oct 21, 2005

• TV REVIEW: Commander In Chief v. West Wing: For a Start - No Balls

  Let's put the blame where it belongs, not with Geena Davis, but with the scriptwriters.

  Review in Video — by Temple Stark — on Oct 21, 2005

• DVD Review: Kicking & Screaming starring Will Ferrell

  Will Ferrell is usually good, but what about Kicking & Screaming?

  Review in Video — by Craig Lyndall — on Oct 21, 2005

• New Movie Releases for 10/21/05: Featuring Doom

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 21, 2005

• DVD Review: Last Exit and Red Cockroaches

  Last Exit and Red Cockroaches ... present grim, challenging views of the world ... unsettling, but so is the world

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 21, 2005

• Maximum Quadrophenia

  A new three-DVD set by The Who contains the definitive live version of their 1973 concept album, "Quadrophenia".

  Review in Video — by Ed Driscoll — on Oct 21, 2005

Music

• CD Review: The OC: Mix 5

  Catch the wave of these 12 killer tracks from The OC

  Review in Music — by Cara de Pescado — on Oct 21, 2005

• CD Review: The Crimea - Tragedy Rocks

  The title alone gives you an idea of the somewhat dark tone of the album. Mixing plenty of melancholy with emotional and prolific lyrics, you get the sense that frontman and songwriter Davey Macmanus' mind isn't always filled with flowers and sunshine.

  Review in Music — by jen best — on Oct 21, 2005

• Judas Priest / Anthrax - MTS Centre, Oct 18, 2005

  Tremendous reunion concert. Here's why most metal bands have been eclipsed by Judas Priest.

  Review in Music — by Triniman — on Oct 21, 2005

• CD Review: Bang Sugar Bang - Thwak Thwak Go Crazy

  Winners of the 2005 Billboard Magazine/DiscMakers Independent World Series contest show what they got.

  Review in Music — by Robert Burke — on Oct 21, 2005

• Show Review: Comets On Fire and Soldiers Of Fortune

  Expose yourself to some of the lesser known but far superior rock bands from Brooklyn in this review of an allstar line up at a Mighty Robot show from a little while back. Brooklyn is where it's at!

  Review in Music — by Jordan Clifford — on Oct 21, 2005

• CD Review: Bruce Cockburn - Speechless

  Review in Music — by Wally Bangs — on Oct 21, 2005

• CD Review - The Beatings - If Not Now Then When? Single

  The Beatings love their Boston roots and I love them back.

  Review in Music — by John Owen — on Oct 21, 2005

• The End of the White Stripes?

  Is it true? Or is the media sensationalizing an off-the-cuff remark?

  News in Music — by Alisha Karabinus — on Oct 21, 2005

• Remembering Elliott Smith

  Oscar-nominated singer/songwriter Elliott Smith died two years ago today.

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Oct 21, 2005

• Dimebag Darrell Abbott Not Killed Because of Pantera Split and the Daily Music and Tech News

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Oct 21, 2005

• This Is White Stripes Nation

  Al Barger and the LegendaryMonkey overthrow the US government and establish White Stripes law. The White Stripes RULE!

  Review in Music — by monkey2man — on Oct 21, 2005

• The Friday Morning Listen: Greg Brown

  ...pure, 100%, unadulterated, organic, biodegradable, down-home comfort listening...

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Oct 21, 2005

• Michael Jackson Forsakes Neverland

  News in Music — by Eric Olsen — on Oct 21, 2005

• Pearl Jam Live

  Review in Music — by Hardy — on Oct 21, 2005

• DJRadiohead Podcast Experience: Episode 7

  Elliott Smith (1969-2003). A tribute. R.I.P., Elliott.

  Opinion in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Oct 21, 2005

Culture

• Salvation through Cleaning Products

  A psychologist might say I started my super cleaning activities because I felt out of control.

  Opinion in Culture — by Parker Owens — on Oct 21, 2005

• The Vatican vs. The Fight Network

  News in Culture — by Eric Olsen — on Oct 21, 2005

• Stupid TV? Maybe Not

  There are no stupid TV shows, just.... Okay some are stupid.

  Opinion in Culture — by Tony Figueroa — on Oct 21, 2005

• Aquarius w/ Virgo Moon in Long-standing Marriage: Astrology-based Advice

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Oct 21, 2005

• Gas Prices "Seriously Impacting" Quality of Life: Poll

  News in Culture — by Eric Olsen — on Oct 21, 2005

• Pop Culture Update 10/21/05

  Yoko strikes back; Sir David joins the enemy; Jackson out and about. Oh, and the pandas.

  Opinion in Culture — by Patfish — on Oct 21, 2005

• Day By Day for October 21, 2005

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for October 21, 2005

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Oct 21, 2005

Books

• NaNoWriMo Notes: Pre Season Training

  I've decided to take a tip from the world of athletics; get in training.

  Opinion in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 21, 2005

• Book Review: Setting Up Your Scenes

  A guide to understanding the construction of "great scenes" in film.

  Review in Books — by W.E. Wallo — on Oct 21, 2005

• Book Review: Anansi Boys

  Neil Gaiman returns with another delightful tale of myth and modern man.

  Review in Books — by W.E. Wallo — on Oct 21, 2005

Tastes

• The Hot Topic: Coffee and CDs

  Would you be willing to buy music from a coffee company?

  Opinion in Tastes — by Greg Smyth — on Oct 21, 2005