November 4, 2005 Archive

Sci/Tech

• Sorry, Free Speech is only for Frauds and Criminals

  The Democrats must think they're God. Why? Because though they recently shut the door of political free speech, they managed to crack the window of "filing a false police report" wide enough for the criminals to crawl through.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by ChaunceyBillups — on Nov 04, 2005

• The Fahey Connection

  An account of my time in the Jeff Fahey Yahoo Group

  Satire in Sci/Tech — by Aaron Fleming — on Nov 04, 2005

• A Social Phenomenon: Medicating the Un-Medicated

  Recent headlines announce that Britain's water system is infused with the anti-depressant, Prozac. It's about time.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Leslie Friesen — on Nov 04, 2005

• Friday Femmes Fatales No 30 (Women Bloggers)

  Where are all the female bloggers? Here, in my weekly "top ten" posts.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Natalie Bennett — on Nov 04, 2005

Video

• Movie Review: Rambo: First Blood

  Awful UMD presentation of a classic.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Nov 04, 2005

• Movie Review: Capote

  In a chilling moment between Capote and Lee, he reveals his belief that he and Perry are of the same stock

  Review in Video — by johnwstiles — on Nov 04, 2005

• TV Review: Criminal Minds "L.D.S.K."

  Geekiness is made into greatness

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Nov 04, 2005

• Happy Anniversary Days of Our Lives

  News in Video — by Tony Figueroa — on Nov 04, 2005

• Movie Review: 11:14

  In eighty-five minutes, 11:14 connects the lives of 11 characters in five separate storylines.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Nov 04, 2005

• New Movies for 11/4: Featuring Jarhead

  Not much new to choose from this week.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 04, 2005

• October Poll Results: Favorite Horror Series? Child's Play?

  I was shocked by the results

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 04, 2005

Culture

• Bush Leaks Inside Joke To Reporters

  Also: USC star fakes death, Red Sox lose Ep, Knight Ridder could sell self, CNN parades Cooper, N'awlins levee truth exposed ... and nothing else of note

  Satire in Culture — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Nov 04, 2005

• Happy Holidays You Bah-Hum-Buggin' Vamps

  Dear Santa: I Want a Lawyer on Retainer!

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Nov 04, 2005

• OBH #016: "2^4"

  The sounds of Halloween candy provide a backdrop for a lengthy discussion on how to vanish without a trace, with updates on a half-dozen or more other topics thrown in.

  Opinion in Culture — by Phillip Winn — on Nov 04, 2005

• Can You Be Old and Still Embrace Change and Novelty?

  With the ageing societies this is an economic and social issue, not just a problem of irritating old relatives.

  Opinion in Culture — by Natalie Bennett — on Nov 04, 2005

• Day By Day for November 04, 2005

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for November 04, 2005

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Nov 04, 2005

• Pop Culture Update 11/4/05

  Courtney Love Abandons Dog & Lawyers; Sharif Guilty of Hate Crime. What's up with Michael Jackson? MORE...

  Opinion in Culture — by Patfish — on Nov 04, 2005

• The Hot Topic: What's Your Vibe, What's Your Scene?

  There're a thousand crooked avenues and twisty turns to take on this little journey into the scenic past and vibe-ic present.

  Opinion in Culture — by Eric Berlin — on Nov 04, 2005

Books

• Review : A Beginner's Guide to Reality by Jim Baggott

  Alone, in Plato's cave, skinning Schrödinger’s cat.

  Review in Books — by David Desjardins — on Nov 04, 2005

• Book Review: The Spartacus File

  This unexpected dystopian novel from Lawrence Watt-Evans and Carl Parlagreco offers an intriguing look at the future, but doesn't live up to its initial promise.

  Review in Books — by Dave Nalle — on Nov 04, 2005

• Book Review: The Simpsons One Step Beyond Forever

  If you watch the show, you know you need this.

  Review in Books — by Matt Paprocki — on Nov 04, 2005

• Book Review: Dr King's Refrigerator - Dammit, Chuck

  Charles Johnson is one of the finest writers in modern American Literature. This is the worst work he's ever done.

  Review in Books — by Robert Lashley — on Nov 04, 2005

Gaming

• GBA Review: Fire Emblem - The Sacred Stones

  Review in Gaming — by Jonathan Zabel — on Nov 04, 2005

• PS2 Review: We Love Katamari

  Review in Gaming — by Jonathan Zabel — on Nov 04, 2005

• Xbox Review: Darkwatch

  if you're sick of Halo, find Darkwatch.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Nov 04, 2005

Sports

• NFL Picks of a Thoughtful Fool, Week 9

  Wherein there are so many choices my head explodes.

  Opinion in Sports — by David Mazzotta — on Nov 04, 2005

• MLB '05 Recap: Colorado Rockies

  Go figure -- another bad year highlighted by Jekyll/Hyde hitting and nonexistent pitching.

  Review in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Nov 04, 2005

Music

• I Wish I Could Punch Gretchen Wilson In The Nuts

  In case you're unfamiliar with Gretchen Wilson and her music, I offer this brief synopsis of her work: Wilson's music is the sonic equivalent of prison rape...during a root canal...performed by an unlicensed, blind dentist...while being forced to dine on British cuisine.

  Review in Music — by Timmy — on Nov 04, 2005

• CD Review: Guitar Odyssey by Milan Polak

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Nov 04, 2005

• CD review: Stretch Arm Strong's Free At Last

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Nov 04, 2005

• CD Review: The International Noise Conspiracy - Armed Love

  ...pounding the wheel and playing air drums.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Nov 04, 2005

• Green Day and Coldplay Clean Up at Awards Show and The Daily Music and Tech News

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Nov 04, 2005

• American Music Awards Air November 22

  Hosted by Cedric "The Entertainer," the American Music Awards boast a long list of celebrity presenters.

  News in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Nov 04, 2005

• Interviews With Burt Bacharach

  Interview in Music — by Eric Olsen — on Nov 04, 2005

• The Friday Morning Listen: Aerosmith

  ... threatened to shut down a dance if the band played "Big Ten Inch Record"...

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Nov 04, 2005

• CD Review: The Lovetones - Meditations

  These guys aren't just your garden-variety walking anachronisms - they've listened to the flower people and listened well.

  Review in Music — by Modern Pea Pod — on Nov 04, 2005

• CD Review: Dennis Kyne - Support the Truth

  Many activist and musician friends have commented recently that there don't seem to be many anti-war songs being produced anymore.

  Review in Music — by Larry Sakin — on Nov 04, 2005

• CD Review: The Lovetones - Meditations

  The new record by the Australian band The Lovetones sounds good enough, but it's unremarkable and hookless.

  Review in Music — by Robert Burke — on Nov 04, 2005

Politics

• Should We Embrace a Culture of Life?

  Not all innocent human lives are equally valuable.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mike Valdman — on Nov 04, 2005

• FEMA's Brown Resigned In Disgrace, E-mails Explain Why

  Brown apparently cared more about his attire, his dog and his dinner than a raging hurricane hitting the Gulf Coast.

  Opinion in Politics — by David R. Mark — on Nov 04, 2005

• House Democrats Defeat Online Freedom of Speech Act

  This all in fact works to consolidate influence to wealthier groups at the expense of individuals and small fish.

  Opinion in Politics — by Al Barger — on Nov 04, 2005

• Dying to Get Out: 44% of Military Recruits From Rural Areas

  Our military is made up of rural people most of us will never know -- all the more reason to care.

  Opinion in Politics — by ProgressiveDepot — on Nov 04, 2005

• Scandal Fallout: The Decline of the Public Service

  It made you feel like you were contributing; giving back to the society that had given you the opportunity to become what you were

  Opinion in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 04, 2005

• Democrats Vote to Silence Free Speech Online

  Today, in an overwhelming show of force, Democrats voted to kill a bill which would have protected bloggers rights to free expression during political campaign seasons.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Nov 04, 2005