February 25, 2006 Archive

Culture

• Does Plastic Surgery Make Sex Better?

  Who didn’t know that a woman’s body image would affect her and her partner’s sex life? Was there ever a question?

  Opinion in Culture — by A.L. Harper — on Feb 25, 2006

• Baby 81, the Tsunami's Great Human Story, Revealed a Hoax

  A year later, the media fails to tell you they reported a false tale.

  News in Culture — by Morquendi — on Feb 25, 2006

• God Help the Victims of Hurricane Katrina

  ...because their fellow Americans are doing a disgraceful job of helping them.

  Opinion in Culture — by Michael J. West — on Feb 25, 2006

• Living & Learning Democracy: What About the Children?

  What if we let the students hire and fire teachers, choose what to learn, and make financial decisions for their school?

  Opinion in Culture — by Lori Mortimer — on Feb 25, 2006

• Sex Tips For Men

  Of course she hasn't told you you're not satisfying her. So I will.

  Opinion in Culture — by A.L. Harper — on Feb 25, 2006

• Largest, Most Luxurious Homes Outsell Others

  McMansions' high popularity have made them strong sellers even in slow markets.

  News in Culture — by Mr. Real Estate — on Feb 25, 2006

• Nicky Hilton Launches Clothing Line

  Nicky Hilton, sister of Paris Hilton, launched her new clothing line while in Las Vegas recently.

  News in Culture — by Mr. Real Estate — on Feb 25, 2006

• Theater Review: The Little Dressmaker

  Olga Ivanovna is trapped in a small town. She leaps around, collecting every visiting "star", every scrap of local talent.

  Review in Culture — by Natalie Bennett — on Feb 25, 2006

Books

• Book Review: Systems of Survival - Jane Jacobs

  A dialogue on the moral foundations of commerce and politics.

  Review in Books — by Philip Small — on Feb 25, 2006

• Book Review: Spychips

  Two leading critics of Radio Frequency Identification technology issue a call to arms over its perceived threat to personal privacy.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Feb 25, 2006

• Book Review: Ghostwritten by David Mitchell

  “A life without darkness and sex and mystery is only half a life.” Genre-bending, interconnecting stories - mythic and prosaic - contain and convey a full one.

  Review in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Feb 25, 2006

• Book Review: The Best People in the World - Justin Tussing

  The book encompasses the ethereal hollowness of the vibrantly colored tragedy of life.

  Review in Books — by Lyz Baranowski — on Feb 25, 2006

• Book Review Rattled by Debra Galant

  A rattlesnake shakes up some trouble in more ways than one.

  Review in Books — by NancyGail — on Feb 25, 2006

Music

• CD Review: David Childers & The Modern Don Juans - Jailhouse Religion

  David Childers knows how to write a prison song..in fact, that skill might even come a little TOO easily.

  Review in Music — by Modern Pea Pod — on Feb 25, 2006

• CD Review: Daniel Powter

  A pop artist with two things a lot of the others don't have - talent and a healthy dose of cynicism.

  Review in Music — by T Stoddart — on Feb 25, 2006

• DVD Review: Joe Bonamassa Live At Rockpalast

  When I consider some of the best blues-rock concert videos in my collection, this DVD makes a strong case for being added to that prestigious list.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Feb 25, 2006

• Roger Love To Appear on MusicPlusTV's Daily Dose

  Vocal coach Love to discuss working with Walk the line stars.

  News in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Feb 25, 2006

• Sheryl Crow Recovering From Breast Cancer Surgery

  Prognosis "excellent" for nine-time Grammy winning singer-songwriter.

  News in Music — by Mr. Real Estate — on Feb 25, 2006

• CD Review: Get Set Go - Ordinary World

  Get Set Go have a punk heart wrapped in a tame exterior, and it can be gorgeous.

  Review in Music — by Modern Pea Pod — on Feb 25, 2006

• CD Review: Big Night (Original Soundtrack)

  The songs featured on the soundtrack for Big Night don't make the listener want to eat, they make the listener want to cook.

  Review in Music — by Modern Pea Pod — on Feb 25, 2006

• CD Review: Talking Heads - Fear of Music

  It's a tribute to a musical era filled with experimentation and risk, things we don’t find anymore in pop music.

  Review in Music — by Larry Sakin — on Feb 25, 2006

• "Tune in to Win" a Phone Call From The Jonas Brothers

  The Jonas Brothers will be on TRL to promote thier new single, album and contest.

  News in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Feb 25, 2006

Sports

• The Olympics Are Boring and Disappointing This Viewer

  I miss Tonya Harding.

  Opinion in Sports — by Scott Butki — on Feb 25, 2006

• The Olympic Ramble: Sasha Cohen, Julia Mancuso and Apolo Anton Ohno

  The Torino Games are winding down, but there hasn’t been a slowdown in the action.

  News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on Feb 25, 2006

• Why The Subcontinent Doesn't Like Twenty20

  Twenty20 cricket has drawn crowds wherever it has gone but the subcontinent strangely resists it.

  Opinion in Sports — by Pratyush Khaitan — on Feb 25, 2006

Video

• The Omen Remake: Let the Battle Commence!

  The logic behind this move is weak even by studio standards.

  News in Video — by Aaron Fleming — on Feb 25, 2006

• TV Review: American Idol 2006, Top Twelve Fellows' First Eliminations

  We looked over the top male contenders with a jaundiced and critical eye. I think I've spotted just the winner Randy sees.

  Review in Video — by Patfish — on Feb 25, 2006

• DVD Review: The Gardener

  I like horror movies, I really do, but there is something that I require from my horror movies: actual horror.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 25, 2006

• Oscar Nomination for Palestinian Film Paradise Now Opposed By Israeli Victim's Father

  From Desicritics, in Saudi Arabia, you may get your head chopped off and in India, you will get locked up even if you show intercourse.

  News in Video — by Aaman Lamba — on Feb 25, 2006

• Movie Review: Sour Grapes

  From Larry David--mighty misanthropic alchemist of misunderstanding and awkward situations--a witty movie that may not be "of utter repellence to you."

  Review in Video — by Aaron Fleming — on Feb 25, 2006

• Movie Review: Unknown White Male

  Philosophical questions, and the fragility of life and identity is pondered in an intriguing but at times inaccessible documentary.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Feb 25, 2006

Politics

• Questions about UAE DP World Port Deal

  DHS has a new list of affected ports on its website, but it still does not account for all of P&O US operations. What gives?

  Opinion in Politics — by Kathy Gill — on Feb 25, 2006

• Immigration's Evil Side

  An innocent man is trapped for two months in Immigration hell while the Immigration goons try to void a judge's ruling.

  News in Politics — by Mark Schannon — on Feb 25, 2006

• Is Iraq On The Verge Of Civil War?

  What once was speculation now seems inevitable: Civil War in Iraq. It's time to cut our losses and leave.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kevin Surbaugh — on Feb 25, 2006

• A Letter To George Bush: Wiretaps and Public Gullibility

  Why do you seem to have no idea at all that something, somewhere is not right in paradise?

  Opinion in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Feb 25, 2006

Tastes

• Central Texas BBQ: John Mueller's in Austin

  John Mueller's may be the best BBQ in Austin, which is saying an awful lot. The bad news: it seems to have closed.

  Review in Tastes — by Dave Nalle — on Feb 25, 2006

• Rum-Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

  My father taught me about the good things in life: rum and coffee. Now I've turned one into a cookie recipe.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Stacey — on Feb 25, 2006

• Dan Nied's 100 Days: Day 51

  Jerkying off from the buffet.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Dan Nied — on Feb 25, 2006

Sci/Tech

• A Tragic Case of Technoamnesia

  When you start talking RAM and ROM and MHz and GHz, nothing will stick to my Teflon brain.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Feb 25, 2006

Gaming

• EA Jams with FIFA Street 2's All Star Soundtrack

  FIFA Street 2 jams with a hot international soundtrack that will have you and your joystick dancing.

  News in Gaming — by Greasy Guide — on Feb 25, 2006