February 14, 2006 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Arthur & George by Julian Barnes

  Julian Barnes' latest novel is a deft merger of fact, fiction, and Sherlock Holmes.

  Review in Books — by W.E. Wallo — on Feb 14, 2006

Culture

• Myth and Education

  There is a better education out there. I've lived it.

  Opinion in Culture — by John Spivey — on Feb 14, 2006

• Morning Radio Show Wars: Which Are The Best And Worst?

  If you are looking for the funniest, most appealing listening experience in the morning, start with Opie and Anthony.

  Opinion in Culture — by Chris Akin — on Feb 14, 2006

• Why Europe Has Less Success Integrating Muslims Than North America

  Some thoughts on transatlantic differences regarding the Muhammad cartoons, and why Europe is less successful in integrating Muslim immigrants.

  News in Culture — by Akeel Shah — on Feb 14, 2006

• Happy Heart Day

  Is it so difficult to be kind to those you love EVERY day?

  Opinion in Culture — by trinket — on Feb 14, 2006

• True Crime Update 2/14/06

  Cindy Sheehan's version of events. Can Andrea Yates walk free? Teaching Baltimore children to be robbers.

  News in Culture — by Patfish — on Feb 14, 2006

• Cranky and Spiteful - Mercury in Aspect to Saturn and Pluto: Astrology-Based Advice

  Dear Elsa, I only want what I don't have.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Feb 14, 2006

• Day By Day for February 14, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for February 14, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Feb 14, 2006

• Heart History 101

  What do baseball, Iran, and aphids have to do with Valentine's Day?

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Feb 14, 2006

Music

• New Album Releases, Week of 2-14-2006

  The best looking item here is The Wolf Tracks: The Best of Los Lobos. They have just about enough A-material to make one good fat CD, and this seems to represent just about right.

  News in Music — by Al Barger — on Feb 14, 2006

• CD Review: 3 - Wake Pig

  The Good, the Bad, and the Verdict on the group’s fourth album, originally released in 2004, and available again via Metal Blade Records.

  Review in Music — by George Dionne — on Feb 14, 2006

• Microsoft To Beta Test Office Live; The Daily Music And Tech News

  Office Live, Amazon to enter the music downloading business, and online sales up in today's music and tech news update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Feb 14, 2006

• CD Review: Broadcasting The Blues: Black Blues In The Segregation Era

  The best we can do for (blues musicians) now is to honour their contributions to our culture and our lives by learning their names now, and not letting them be forgotten.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Feb 14, 2006

• American Idol Finalist Jessica Sierra Moves On After Stalking Nightmare

  News in Music — by Eric Olsen — on Feb 14, 2006

• 10 Songs I Think Everyone Needs To Hear

  A few songs from a few different time periods that every fan of popular music should get a hold of before they die.

  Opinion in Music — by Chris Evans — on Feb 14, 2006

• CD Review: Every Move A Picture - Opposition Party EP

  Every Move A Picture embraces dance rock like fellow Bay Area band, The Lovemakers.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Feb 14, 2006

• We Hate Valentine's Day Playlist

  Do you hate Valentine's day? Are you heartbroken? If so, this is your ultimate playlist.

  Opinion in Music — by Robert Burke — on Feb 14, 2006

Video

• TV Review: 24 - Hour Eight: Simon Says

  I finally noticed how horribly decorated the Western White House really is.

  Review in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on Feb 14, 2006

• TV Review: The Meth Epidemic

  The Meth Epidemic airs as part of Frontline on Tuesday on most PBS stations. It will also be available online.

  Review in Video — by Steve Rhodes — on Feb 14, 2006

• Movie Review: Firewall

  With its predictable plot and two-dimensional characters, Firewall is so uninspiring as a thriller

  Review in Video — by Ray Wong — on Feb 14, 2006

• Arrested Development: "A very heavy nap"

  A fond farewell that is hopefully premature.

  Review in Video — by Tom Johnson — on Feb 14, 2006

• 24 Day 5: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

  Review in Video — by Jeff Kouba — on Feb 14, 2006

• Movie Review: Just Like Heaven A Decent Valentine

  Sparked by solid performances by Reese Witherspoon and Mark Ruffalo, the otherworldly comedy/romance Just Like Heaven gets the job done.

  Review in Video — by Nik Dirga — on Feb 14, 2006

• Box Office Update 2/10-2/12: The Pink Panther

  The Pink Panther surprises all the nay sayers by pulling out a winning bid for the top spot.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 14, 2006

• Blogcritics On American Idol '06

  News in Video — by Eric Olsen — on Feb 14, 2006

• DVD Pick of the Week: Zombie Honeymoon

  As I was going through the new release list for the week, I saw a few films that seemed likely candidates for this honor.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 14, 2006

• Oscar Predictions For 2006

  Predictions for who should and will win in the major categories. It doesn't look too good for George Clooney.

  Opinion in Video — by Chris Evans — on Feb 14, 2006

• Region 1 DVD Releases For February 14th, 2006

  Happy Valentine's Day! Oh, yes, there will be horror sequels. Well, one, actually.

  News in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Feb 14, 2006

• CBC Cancels Three Prime-Time Series; Great Groaning Noise Heard

  Some people are thrilled by this news, and some are appalled. Me? I'll just sit on this fence.

  Opinion in Video — by Cameron Archer — on Feb 14, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Mobile Tech Talk: "Push" Comes To Shove - Move Over BlackBerry

  News in Sci/Tech — by PocketPaul — on Feb 14, 2006

• Search Engine Marketing: Today and the Future

  If you still think that search engine marketing can be done by acquiring (and using) auto-submission software, drop this idea now.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Raul Vergara — on Feb 14, 2006

Sports

• World Baseball Classic: Team USA Rolls Out 30-Man Roster

  The United States had the best problem in the world: Take 52 great players and create a roster out of the 30 best.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Feb 14, 2006

• Winter Olympics: U.S. Curling Splits vs. Scandinavian Squads

  After a stunning 11-5 win over Norway, Pete Fenson and the Americans let a win slip, slide away in the Finland match.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Feb 14, 2006

• The Ohio State Buckeyes Defeat the Illini of Illinois

  Opinion in Sports — by M.D. Sandwasher — on Feb 14, 2006

Tastes

• 1st Annual Necco Sweethearts "New Sayings" Awards

  Seven of the ten new sayings include "house" or "home." Patriotism or agit-prop? Do these crazy delicious candy hearts support or condemn the war in Iraq?

  Opinion in Tastes — by Tiffany Leigh — on Feb 14, 2006

• Dan Nied's 100 Days: Day 41

  Baseball season is here, and I am enjoying it in a slimmed down way.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Dan Nied — on Feb 14, 2006

Politics

• Satire: My Hunting Adventure with Tricky Dick

  A comical parody of Dick Cheney and myself's day hunting quail in Texas.

  Satire in Politics — by Brian Schleper — on Feb 14, 2006

• The World's New Women Leaders are Settling In Nicely

  Since Germany, Liberia and Chile are enjoying the experience, could France and America be next?

  News in Politics — by Natalie Bennett — on Feb 14, 2006

• VP Cheney Shoots Friend In Face, Is Cited For License Violation, Chastised For Late Reporting of Incident

  Vice President Dick Cheney had a really bad day Saturday.

  News in Politics — by Eric Olsen — on Feb 14, 2006

• Moderate Christian Extremists

  Oh ye, rightist and leftist extremists, be prepared for the worst.

  Satire in Politics — by Mark Schannon — on Feb 14, 2006

• Delusion Is Not A Political Strategy

  Hollywood would like you to believe that it's a breakout hit, transcending political and social boundaries; in reality it's just preaching to the choir.

  Opinion in Politics — by ChaunceyBillups — on Feb 14, 2006