February 9, 2006 Archive

Politics

• Libby Defense: Cheney "Authorized" Leak

  If Libby is convicted on all counts, the maximum penalty would be 30 years in prision and $1.25 million in fines.

  News in Politics — by Kathy Gill — on Feb 09, 2006

• What is an American?

  ...the word 'American' is not an ethnic or racial identification, but a signal that one adheres to the basic ideals that the United States is supposed to espouse.

  Opinion in Politics — by Taylor Kirk — on Feb 09, 2006

• The Budget That Changes America

  President Bush's new budget proposal furthers long term Republican strategy to dismantle the Federal government.

  Opinion in Politics — by Chip Spear — on Feb 09, 2006

• Stolen Elections and Political Legitimacy

  Since his big, fairly poorly covered constitutional speech, I've been thinking a little about Al Gore.

  Opinion in Politics — by Chromatius — on Feb 09, 2006

• Cartoon Controversy: Are Those Most Offended Least Familiar With Islamic History?

  And satire, not religious sensitivity, should remain sacrosanct.

  News in Politics — by Eric Olsen — on Feb 09, 2006

• An American Deserter Fights For Refugee Status In Canada

  One man's justice is another man's persecution.

  News in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Feb 09, 2006

Video

• Armchair Guide to American Idol Season 5: Hollywood Week Begins

  After weeks of hearing, "I'm going to Hollywood!" they're finally there!

  Review in Video — by trinket — on Feb 09, 2006

• Movie Review: Transamerica

  The film itself is fine. It's Felicity Huffman's performance that really amazes.

  Review in Video — by Don Baiocchi — on Feb 09, 2006

• TV Review: ABC's Dancing With the Stars - The Top Five

  Tia eliminated, Manilow sings, Stacy astounds. There's five contenders left. For the first time, predictions.

  Review in Video — by Patfish — on Feb 09, 2006

• DVD Review: The Cary Grant Box Set, Part Three

  MPP reviews five classic Cary Grant films, as compiled in Sony's new box set. Today: Only Angels Have Wings and Holiday.

  Review in Video — by Modern Pea Pod — on Feb 09, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Climate Change: A Subject Being Silenced?

  Climate change is an important subject, not something to keep silent about, even if that means that some people may not like what they hear.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Floris Vermeir — on Feb 09, 2006

• Fifty Years of Silicon Valley

  Fifty years ago the Adam company of the Silicon Valley Eden bravely raised its pointed little head in a former fruit-packing shed at 391 San Antonio Road, Mountain View.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Eric Olsen — on Feb 09, 2006

• SOA : More Action Ahead

  SOA is attractive because it enables reuse of logic and data in multiple contexts.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Sadagopan S — on Feb 09, 2006

• The Healthy Skeptic: Can Hoodia Supplements Help You Lose Weight?

  Hoodia is the latest and hottest weight loss supplement. Read this before you buy any.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Sal Marinello — on Feb 09, 2006

Music

• CD Review: UB40 - Who You Fighting For?

  UB40 are back with eight new songs and five reggae infused covers for your listening pleasure.

  Review in Music — by George Dionne — on Feb 09, 2006

• CD Review: Trashcan Sinatras - Weightlifting

  Welcome back to the most underrated band in the world!

  Review in Music — by Echeblahblah — on Feb 09, 2006

• DVD Review: Andrew W.K. - Who Knows?

  As can be inferred from the title, this DVD really isn't about answering questions. It's about partying. Hard.

  Review in Music — by Pete Blackwell — on Feb 09, 2006

• Indie Round-Up for Feb 9 2006: Indiegrrl-apalooza

  "Yea" is a headbanger's delight that Beavis and Butthead would surely have labeled cool.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Feb 09, 2006

• U2, Kanye Win Multiple Grammys and The Daily Music and Tech News

  U2, Kanye, Mariah, and John Legend win big, new Google desktop and anti-piracy in Greece in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Feb 09, 2006

• CD Review: Matthew Shipp - One

  ...and to then hear order (of sorts) emerge from the chaos.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Feb 09, 2006

• Concert Review: Thunder in London, Plus More

  We've got some well-known, some not so well-known, and a couple of singles as well.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Feb 09, 2006

• CD Review: Bobaflex - Apologize for Nothing

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 09, 2006

• Grammy Reaction: U2 Drops a Bomb

  It's all spectacle and fashion before the actual awards. So who thought U2, Green Day and Kelly Clarkson would shock everyone more than Madonna?

  Review in Music — by Chip Ross — on Feb 09, 2006

• CD Review: The Hellacopters - Rock & Roll is Dead

  Title aside, the Hellacopters aren't really trying to save rock and roll...and maybe that's the problem.

  Review in Music — by Modern Pea Pod — on Feb 09, 2006

Culture

• Death in the Family

  The death of a loved one is never easy. It’s more difficult when it’s someone you’ve shared a bed with for eight years.

  Opinion in Culture — by Chelsea Smith — on Feb 09, 2006

• Oprah Signs With XM Radio

  It was announced today that Oprah Winfrey has signed a deal with XM Satellite Radio to launch a new channel in September called Oprah & Friends.

  News in Culture — by Lisa McKay — on Feb 09, 2006

• Social Rebellion Means the Return of the Eighties

  Fashion is resisting social conformity and returning to the punk days of the eighties.

  Opinion in Culture — by Marit Christina Anderson — on Feb 09, 2006

• Theater Review: The Prince Among Men

  A replay of the the American presidential election of 2000 is set in a posh boys' boarding school, where the contest is for the position of Head Boy.

  Review in Culture — by Natalie Bennett — on Feb 09, 2006

• Artists Explode the Bombs

  Cartoon Jokes Cracked by Four Artists .o#%@*

  Satire in Culture — by Gazelle — on Feb 09, 2006

• Feeling Lonely Among Friends - Saturn Transit the 11th House: Astrology-Based Advice

  Dear Elsa, I know I'm not exactly a social butterfly...

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Feb 09, 2006

• Day By Day for February 09, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for February 09, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Feb 09, 2006

Sports

• MAC-Leading Kent State Suffers 16-Point Thumping At Toledo

  Despite a 10-1 conference mark, the Golden Flashes were outplayed in every way by the inconsistent Rockets.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Feb 09, 2006

Books

• Curious George Collaborator Killed

  Police are treating it as a homicide

  News in Books — by Scott Butki — on Feb 09, 2006