November 27, 2005 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Running From the Deity by Alan Dean Foster

  The interstellar adventures of Flinx and Pip, an empath and his mini-dragon, continue.

  Review in Books — by W.E. Wallo — on Nov 27, 2005

• Book Review: Killing Yourself To Live by Chuck Klosterman

  Chuck Klosterman's Killing Yourself To Live: 85% of A True Story is a bittersweet road trip with one guy searching for his own peace of mind with several rock-star trivia stops along the way; an ode to love, death, music and road trips.

  Review in Books — by Nik Dirga — on Nov 27, 2005

• Book Review: Startling Joy

  Review in Books — by Rick Stilwell — on Nov 27, 2005

• Book Review: 2005: Blogged, Dispatches from the Blogosphere

  How does the first anthology of British blogging stand up against a comparable newspaper collection? Rather well.

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Nov 27, 2005

• Book Review: The Death of Wizdem by Laszlo Borsai

  Based somewhat on the music presenter's own youth, this is less a memoir and more an exercise of male macho posturing.

  Review in Books — by Larry Sakin — on Nov 27, 2005

Music

• Single Review: M2M "Don't Say You Love Me"

  Marit Larsen wards off unwanted sexual advances from a touchy-feely date in the firm "Don't Say You Love Me."

  Review in Music — by Pam Avoledo — on Nov 27, 2005

• Concert Review: Twisted Sister w/ Yngwie Malmsteen, Sebastian Bach, Lynch Mob

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 27, 2005

• CD Review: The Invisible Eyes - Laugh in the Dark

  The Invisible Eyes were the last band to be signed to Bomp! by Greg Shaw. And oh man, you can hear why.

  Review in Music — by Modern Pea Pod — on Nov 27, 2005

• CD Review: Tera Melos, s/t

  Instrumental indie rock just found a new best friend - punk.

  Review in Music — by Cameron Archer — on Nov 27, 2005

• CD Review: Four Dead Batteries Soundtrack

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 27, 2005

• CD Review: Black Label Society's Kings of Damnation 1998-2004

  Zakk Wylde began his rise to rock godliness as the guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne’s band. On the side he did two solo projects and formed the band.

  Review in Music — by George Dionne — on Nov 27, 2005

• CD Review: Journey's Generations

  They’re back with their third effort with lead singer Steve Augeri. This time around each member of the group contributes to writing and singing.

  Review in Music — by George Dionne — on Nov 27, 2005

• CD Review: Anthology Bryan Adams

  Bonus DVD available in the limited release of Bryan Adams' comprehensive Anthology.

  Review in Music — by JCB — on Nov 27, 2005

• CD Review: Allen And Lande - The Battle

  Symphony X vocalist Russell Allen & Masterplan vocalist Jorn Lande join forces to deliver a melodic metal powerhouse

  Review in Music — by George Dionne — on Nov 27, 2005

• Interview: Ross Valory of Journey

  The tour is described as ‘the concert that takes you back…and into the future”.

  Interview in Music — by George Dionne — on Nov 27, 2005

• Concert Review: The Dandy Warhols in Dallas

  The Dandy Warhols stopped by Dallas to play Tuesday for a great show not to be missed.

  Review in Music — by scim — on Nov 27, 2005

• Sunday Morning Playlist: A Britpop Primer for Yanks, 1990-2005

  A salute to England's major rock renaissance of the 1990's; what did Americans miss during the alt-rock era?

  Opinion in Music — by uao — on Nov 27, 2005

• Music Review: Neil Diamond - 12 Songs

  "Delirious Love" has to be the closest he's come to hitting that classic "I'm a Believer" vibe in a long time.

  Review in Music — by Al Barger — on Nov 27, 2005

• CD Review: Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers - Drum Suite

  Three adventurous, Afro-Cuban percussion tracks with chanting set this 9-track CD apart from other Jazz Messengers recordings.

  Review in Music — by Triniman — on Nov 27, 2005

• Single Review: Usher "Yeah!"

  Usher hooks up with his ex-girlfriend's former best friend at the club in the enthusiastic "Yeah!"

  Review in Music — by Pam Avoledo — on Nov 27, 2005

Sports

• After Irvin's Arrest, ESPN Humbly Takes Sack

  ESPN's own Michael Irvin was arrested on drug charges Sunday, and his employers didn't shy away from the fact.

  Opinion in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Nov 27, 2005

• English Premiership Football Roundup Week 14

  As football marked the sad loss of the legendary George Best, great attacking football was a fitting tribute in memorium.

  News in Sports — by Christopher Rose — on Nov 27, 2005

Video

• Movie Review: Walk the Line

  I thought Johnny Cash wasn't cut out for the biopic treatment. I was wrong.

  Review in Video — by Modern Pea Pod — on Nov 27, 2005

• Movie Review: Strangers On A Train

  What do Rudyard Kipling, Catholic theodicy, and Alfred Hitchcock have in common? They're all in the mix in this landmark thriller.

  Review in Video — by Michael Gerardi — on Nov 27, 2005

• The Pseudo Reality of Reality Shows

  Reality shows are anything but...

  Opinion in Video — by Scott C. Smith — on Nov 27, 2005

• Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

  The book Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is a turning point in the series. Things are no longer bright and cheery. They're mysterious. They're dark. They're deadly.

  Review in Video — by Tyler Willis — on Nov 27, 2005

Politics

• Galactic War Ahead - Canada, This Is Earth Calling

  When pols start warning about ETs and intergalactic war, perhaps it is time to pay attention.

  News in Politics — by Deepti Lamba — on Nov 27, 2005

• Canadian Election Forecast: "Meet The New Boss, Same As The Old Boss"

  The only good thing about so many elections is that it keeps the politicians from doing any real harm.

  Opinion in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 27, 2005

• Same-Sex Marriage Becomes a Global Issue

  First Europe and America, now Israel and Muslim countries -- the same-sex union is now a global issue.

  Opinion in Politics — by Silas Kain — on Nov 27, 2005

• Bush Administration Preparing To Tout Iraqi Troop Preparedness. Too Bad It's Not True.

  Two months ago, only one of 86 Iraqi battalions was deemed self-sufficient.

  Opinion in Politics — by David R. Mark — on Nov 27, 2005

• UN Still Doing Stuff

  I'm as surprised as you. Here's a quick rundown, with helpful illustrations.

  Satire in Politics — by Sam Jack — on Nov 27, 2005

• Torture Is Bad, M'Kay? Still...

  Refusing to grapple honestly with the hard choices costs lives. Thus, pacifism is actively immoral.

  Opinion in Politics — by Al Barger — on Nov 27, 2005

Sci/Tech

• BugBlog Report 11/27/05: Adobe, Microsoft, Zone Labs

  News in Sci/Tech — by Bruce Kratofil — on Nov 27, 2005

• Book Review: The Space Tourist's Handbook

  Contrary to advice in another guide, you may need more then a towel. Here's where you'll find out what's required.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Matt Drew — on Nov 27, 2005

Culture

• Chasing Dylan - Then & Now...

  Opinion in Culture — by Sadi Ranson-Polizzotti — on Nov 27, 2005

• Day By Day for November 27, 2005

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for November 27, 2005

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Nov 27, 2005

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: Madden NFL 06

  It's pretty, but the gameplay tweaks are a major source of concern.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Nov 27, 2005