November 6, 2005 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Old Man's War by John Scalzi

  Gripping, enjoyable military science-fiction, with an abundance of nifty concepts, and a slightly sick and off-beat sense of humor.

  Review in Books — by Deano — on Nov 06, 2005

Politics

• Don't Gloat At the French

  It is tempting to point at the French with scorn and derision over their present unfortunate ....ah.... um..... circumstances. There may even be those who would take satisfaction in seeing the entire country go up in flames ("It'll serve them right!"). I don't agree.

  Opinion in Politics — by Bird of Paradise — on Nov 06, 2005

• Bush & Blair: The Deceptive Allure Of Schadenfreude

  We're at a moment where politicians' credibility falls away and it's possible to feel that some progress is being made...

  Opinion in Politics — by Chromatius — on Nov 06, 2005

• Stolen Futures

  One of the standard tropes of modern political propaganda is the 'what would have happened' line.

  Opinion in Politics — by Chromatius — on Nov 06, 2005

• From Right to Left: The Adventures of a Liberal Veteran

  Opinion in Politics — by Scott C. Smith — on Nov 06, 2005

• Bushigan's Island

  Satire in Politics — by The Fifth Dentist — on Nov 06, 2005

• There's Nothing New About al-Qa'ida - An Essential Lesson of History

  My prescription for the false perception of novelty is the book Occidentalism: A Short History of Anti-Westernism.

  Opinion in Politics — by Natalie Bennett — on Nov 06, 2005

• From Blair, A Brief Lesson In Political Rhetoric

  Security forces may have thwarted two further attacks - note that 'may'. Well, they may have done anything, or nothing.

  Opinion in Politics — by Chromatius — on Nov 06, 2005

• Partisan Vs. Partisan: Hero Vs. Villain

  ...excuse me I have a rendezvous to attend in a moonlit glade in France with a beautiful partisan: adieu.

  Opinion in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 06, 2005

Culture

• Blogcritics Editors' Picks - Oct. 29 to Nov. 4

  The best of the week that was. The Blogcritics editors say "bravo."

  News in Culture — by Temple Stark — on Nov 06, 2005

• In memoriam: Nadia Anjuman

  A brave woman - an Afghan poet - is cut down in her prime.

  News in Culture — by Natalie Bennett — on Nov 06, 2005

• Pit Bulls Go On Rampage In Illinois

  Why would anyone want to own such vicious creatures?

  Opinion in Culture — by RJ Elliott — on Nov 06, 2005

• The Not-Quite_Sunday Funnies - This Week: Martha Stewart, Horton Hears The Who, and UPN

  The funnies page for Nov.6,05

  Satire in Culture — by Annie — on Nov 06, 2005

• Theater Review: Taming of the Shrew

  The outcome of Shakespeare's battle of the sexes is not so much reversed as made a fairer fight.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Nov 06, 2005

• Day By Day for November 06, 2005

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for November 06, 2005

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Nov 06, 2005

Sci/Tech

• BugBlog Report 11/6/05: Sony, Apple

  Here are some of the most significant bugs from the past week in the BugBlog

  News in Sci/Tech — by Bruce Kratofil — on Nov 06, 2005

• Weekly BlogScan: Flu Shots and Fears

  In the northern hemisphere, flu season is upon us. Eat healthy food, get exercise and a flu shot - and don't sleep with any poultry!

  Review in Sci/Tech — by DrPat — on Nov 06, 2005

• Good School Gone Bad -- Naughty Even!

  Suspensions follow an incident brought about by a lack of education. Does this mean more education? No, more rules.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Diana Hartman — on Nov 06, 2005

Music

• CD Review: The Fiery Furnaces - Rehearsing My Choir

  The best approach to the Fiery Furnaces' latest album is to come into it without any expectations.

  Review in Music — by Modern Pea Pod — on Nov 06, 2005

• CD Review: The Dale Warland Singers - Harvest Home

  Review in Music — by Curtis Swartzentruber — on Nov 06, 2005

• A Brief History of Satanic Rock

  The first thing you need to know is that a true Satanist will tell you that any group that puts Satanic imagery on their album covers or in the music is bogus. Every single one.

  Opinion in Music — by uao — on Nov 06, 2005

• CD Review: Tommy Dorsey - The Sentimental Gentleman of Swing: Centennial Collection [BOX SET]

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Nov 06, 2005

Video

• DVD Review: Face

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 06, 2005

• DVD Review: Sideways

  Review in Video — by Scott C. Smith — on Nov 06, 2005

• DVD Review: Land Of The Dead

  Review in Video — by Tan The Man — on Nov 06, 2005

• Film Review: Elizabethtown

  I put the penis on a pedestal. And now I'm disappointed. Orlando Bloom took a swing at comedy and missed.

  Review in Video — by Modern Pea Pod — on Nov 06, 2005

• Movie Review: Christmas with the Kranks

  This lump of coal of a picture mainly accounts for stale scorn and ridiculously retarded attempts for laughs.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Nov 06, 2005

• TV Review: The Ultimate Fighter 2 - Season Finale

  The action was fantastic but the show's production left much to be desired.

  Review in Video — by Vince Chan — on Nov 06, 2005

Sports

• MLB '05 Recap: Washington Nationals

  52 first-half wins. Don't ask them about the second half. But at least they have a good home.

  Review in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Nov 06, 2005