January 30, 2006 Archive

Gaming

• Diary of an Achievement Point-Addicted Xbox 360 Gamer

  The Xbox 360 Achievement Point system is possibly made of digital niccotine.

  Satire in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Jan 30, 2006

Politics

• Filibuster Alito? Hell No Say Democrats - We're Voting FOR Him!

  Oh, the drama! Can John Kerry make it back from the ski slopes in time to save us from Alito? Or is it all just political farce?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jan 30, 2006

• Will McKenna endorse buddy Ignatieff ?

  On a Black Monday for the Liberal party of Canada, here is a list of potential candidates and my views on them.

  Opinion in Politics — by Vijay Sappani — on Jan 30, 2006

• Republicans Call for Bush to Release Abramoff Connection

  The White House has stonewalled requests to release information about Abramoff's connection to the president.

  News in Politics — by Kathy Gill — on Jan 30, 2006

• Who is Hillary Clinton?

  Is she a liberal? Is she a conservative? Is the a moderate? Or is she just a politician?

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Schannon — on Jan 30, 2006

• Give Me That Old Time Hate

  A modification of the old spiritual song, "Give Me That Old Time Religion," seems to capture the political climate of today.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Conlin — on Jan 30, 2006

• Hurricane Katrina: FEMA Ignored Assistance From Interior Department

  News in Politics — by Kathy Gill — on Jan 30, 2006

• US Must Release Names of Guantanamo Prisoners

  News in Politics — by Kathy Gill — on Jan 30, 2006

• Notable/Quotables-1/30/06

  Let's talk Hillary Clinton. Cause she's sure been doing a lot of talking. Durbin, Kennedy, on home schooling.

  Opinion in Politics — by Patfish — on Jan 30, 2006

• Making Money Off Iraq

  The Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction finds over $90 million unaccounted for, in one region of the country, in one year.

  News in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Jan 30, 2006

• Blogcritics on the Nomination of Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court

  Opinion in Politics — by Eric Olsen — on Jan 30, 2006

• Postal "Security" Helps Terrorists

  If you add up all the thousands inconvenienced by meaningless security regulations, what does it cost the nation?

  Opinion in Politics — by Thomas M. Sipos — on Jan 30, 2006

• Frist Implies He Trusted Discredited Doctor When Diagnosing Schiavo Via Video

  Frist offers details today that suggest he was irresponsible when considering the Terri Schiavo case last year.

  News in Politics — by David R. Mark — on Jan 30, 2006

Books

• Book Review: The City of Falling Angels by John Berendt

  Sinking Fund?

  Review in Books — by Quo Vadis — on Jan 30, 2006

• Book Review: 7 Deadly Wonders by Matthew Reilly

  The world is in danger, and a group of unlikely heroes emerge to save it.

  Review in Books — by Warren Kelly — on Jan 30, 2006

• Book Review: Painting the Digital River by James Faure Walker

  This book is timely as many people are confused by digital art and are trying to put it in perspective — is it art? Is it the only art (from now on)?

  Review in Books — by Meryl — on Jan 30, 2006

• Book Review: Sand Storm by Steve Clackson

  In a "24-esque" stomach-clench of a story, a lot of good people die. A handful of terrorists get the shaft. Set in a post-9-11 world, the tale compels.

  Review in Books — by Temple Stark — on Jan 30, 2006

• The Lancastria Disaster: History Unwritten

  Britain's greatest sea disaster went unrecorded for 65 years. What is history when it is not told?

  Opinion in Books — by Howard Dratch — on Jan 30, 2006

Video

• A Television Viewer's Diary: 1/22-1/28: 24

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 30, 2006

• DVD Review: Small Faces Under Review

  The producers are such obvious fans of Small Faces they offer a completely uncritical analysis of their subject.

  Review in Video — by Larry Sakin — on Jan 30, 2006

• Last Minute Oscar Predix: Get Ready For Some Rose Stemmin'

  It's that glorious time of year once again...

  Opinion in Video — by Drew Feinberg — on Jan 30, 2006

• TV Review: The Sierra Club Chronicles - 9/11 Forgotten Heroes

  The first episode of this new documentary series chronicles the health problems of 9/11 first responders.

  Review in Video — by Scott C. Smith — on Jan 30, 2006

• TV Review CSI:NY "Wasted"

  Fashion takes center stage in the latest crime in the Big Apple

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Jan 30, 2006

• Sex, Love, and Rock 'n' Roll: An interview with Love Monkey Creator Michael Rauch

  CBS's new mid-season comedy-drama explores relationships over a music industry backdrop.

  Interview in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Jan 30, 2006

• TV Review: Boston Legal "Too Much Information"

  Some people enjoy getting in over their heads.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Jan 30, 2006

• TV Review: CSI:NY "Risk"

  A ride on the subway brings another murder to the evidence team.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Jan 30, 2006

Music

• Concert Review: The Perfect Addiction and Ever We Fall

  Big and bold grunge and emo music in a small college town.

  Review in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Jan 30, 2006

• CD Review : Neil Young - Prairie Wind

  Neil goes into defib and no paddles are gonna save him… clear… THUMP!

  Review in Music — by David Desjardins — on Jan 30, 2006

• DVD Review: Starz - Back in Action, Live 2003

  After 20 years of hiding, the original line-up of Starz returned to the stage for a U.S. tour in 2003.

  Review in Music — by George Dionne — on Jan 30, 2006

• Warner Music and Skype Make Ringtone Deal and The Daily Music and Tech News

  VoIP ringtones, camera phones and music videos, and securing biometric security in today's news.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Jan 30, 2006

• James Blunt - Back to Bedlam

  News in Music — by lori y — on Jan 30, 2006

• Interview: Wanda Jackson

  Wanda Jackson is a living legend ... we're not worthy.

  Interview in Music — by Modern Pea Pod — on Jan 30, 2006

• Sugarland Debut Certified Double Platinum

  Hot country act is nominated for Best New Artist and will perform at the Grammys on February 8.

  News in Music — by Jarrod Vrazel — on Jan 30, 2006

• CD Review: Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not

  A review of the United Kingdom's newest chart-topper, Arctic Monkeys.

  Review in Music — by Ryan Seay — on Jan 30, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Google: Don’t Be Evil

  The reality vs. the hypocrisy of Google's latest move.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Vijay Sappani — on Jan 30, 2006

• SciTech Watch: Space Enthusiast Resources

  Mainstream media rarely mentions space exploration. You'd never know that there are eight space missions going on right now.

  News in Sci/Tech — by John Vaccaro — on Jan 30, 2006

• Blog Review: Here's Gawking at You, Kid

  Blackface Jesus, Don Quixote, and the Decision to Be Square

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Jumper Bailey — on Jan 30, 2006

• Pod People: The iPod Backlash

  Got an iPod? Well, it just might kill you, and destroy our culture along the way.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Pete Blackwell — on Jan 30, 2006

Culture

• Memories of Being 'Outed'

  Until that day, only my closest friends really knew my secret. I really made a point of not talking...

  Opinion in Culture — by AmeriPundit — on Jan 30, 2006

• Theater Review: The Andersen Project by Robert Lepage's Ex Machina

  This account of Frederic, the Canadian pop lyricist brought to Paris to write a libretto for a European "co-operative" project, is a deeply human story.

  Review in Culture — by Natalie Bennett — on Jan 30, 2006

• Am I a Bad Mother?

  I don’t think taking time for myself makes me a bad mummy. So why do I feel so damned guilty?

  Opinion in Culture — by A.L. Harper — on Jan 30, 2006

• Theater Review: Buried Child

  This story isn't about existential angst or alienation - except from the truth.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Jan 30, 2006

• Nicole Kidman Becomes UN Goodwill Ambassador--No Joke!

  The Oscar-winning actress will work with the United Nations Development Fund for Women, on critical gender concerns such as ending violence against women.

  Opinion in Culture — by Bird of Paradise — on Jan 30, 2006

• Cool Your Spiked Heels: Go Structured

  It's time to do some spring cleaning...weed through your closet and replace the slouchy and the spiked with some of the must-have pieces for 2006.

  Opinion in Culture — by Marit Christina Anderson — on Jan 30, 2006

• Love and Let Die

  Half-dead bodies banging around in car trunks bring me comfort and joy.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elvira Black — on Jan 30, 2006

• Pennsauken Mart Closes: Goodbye to Another Part of the Old Weird New Jersey

  News in Culture — by Steven Hart — on Jan 30, 2006

• The Not-Quite-Sunday Funnies Comic Page: This Week: Groundhog Day, Lobster Bibs, and Terror Tactics

  The comics for Jan. 30, '06.

  Satire in Culture — by Annie — on Jan 30, 2006

• Stay Or Go? Loves A Virgo Man: Astrology-Based Advice

  Dear Elsa, I've been feeling so insecure and sad these days.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Jan 30, 2006

• Rocketboom: The Brave New Vlog that is Reshaping the Future of Media

  News in Culture — by Matt Largo — on Jan 30, 2006

• Day By Day for January 30, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for January 30, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Jan 30, 2006

Tastes

• Dan Nied's 100 Days: Days 24, 25, and 26

  I'm not the healthiest man in the world, yet.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Dan Nied — on Jan 30, 2006

• The Pleasant Sound of a Growling Stomach

  My obsessive tendencies have forced me to fall in love with the effects of my own hunger.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Andrew Embler — on Jan 30, 2006

Sports

• Cleveland Got Enough of That Coco Crisp

  The trades this offseason can only put Indians fans on pins and needles this winter.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jan 30, 2006

• Mario Lemeiux, Kobe Bryant, Fidel Castro, Ron Artest, and Dan Patrick All In One Place

  I’ve started paying more attention to some of the other sports out there. Here’s what I think.

  News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on Jan 30, 2006