April 2, 2006 Archive

Sports

• Steroids Bury Bonds; The Needle and the Damage Done to Baseball’s Hall of Fame

  Cheaters don't belong in the Hall of Fame.

  Opinion in Sports — by Temple Stark — on Apr 02, 2006

• Time to Boycott Indian Cricket

  Is it about time the Indian cricket fan let his voice be heard?

  Opinion in Sports — by Pratyush Khaitan — on Apr 02, 2006

• Two Men's MLB Predictions, From World Series to Individual Awards

  Here's a teaser: Neither of us really thought much of the Colorado Rockies.

  Opinion in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Apr 02, 2006

Politics

• Immigration, Globalization, and Oxymorons

  Borders are becoming obsolete, the world grows smaller, and too many people use immigration fears to deny inevitable change.

  News in Politics — by Margaret Romao Toigo — on Apr 02, 2006

• Reflections on the LA Immigration Protests

  Half a million people gathered to be heard on immigration. But King Kong is released on DVD this week!

  Opinion in Politics — by Murphy — on Apr 02, 2006

Video

• TV Review: Cash Cab

  Carry me away in the Cash Cab! Money for nothing and the check's for free. Well, money for answering trivia questions, but...!

  Review in Video — by Jackie — on Apr 02, 2006

• Philly Film Fest Day Three: You Put What on the Table Now?

  When is a mockumentary not a mockumentary?

  News in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Apr 02, 2006

• TV Review: American Idol Getting Down to Nine

  "Church of Mandisa” was probably not anywhere close to the reaction that the singer had meant to evoke.

  Review in Video — by Chancelucky — on Apr 02, 2006

• TV Review: SS Doomtrooper

  Sci-Fi Channel's original Doomtrooper's effects are far more terrifying than the creature itself.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Apr 02, 2006

• Movie Review: Basic Instinct 2

  The sequel no one wanted, to a film that didn't need it.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 02, 2006

• DVD Review: Fahrenheit 9/11

  Moore portrayed Roger Smith, CEO of General Motors, and George W. Bush as avaricious, secretive demagogues.

  Review in Video — by Loretta Dillon — on Apr 02, 2006

• Movie Review: Ice Age: The Meltdown

  Who said this was a kiddie cartoon? That’s some deep stuff right there.

  Review in Video — by David Desjardins — on Apr 02, 2006

• Movie Review: Ice Age: The Meltdown

  The story developed slower than the ice melted.

  Review in Video — by Lennie — on Apr 02, 2006

• TV Review: Disney’s High School Musical

  If you’re expecting dance numbers with opposing gangs like the Sharks and Jets, forget about it; this is a Disney version of high school.

  Review in Video — by Victor Lana — on Apr 02, 2006

Tastes

• Satire: The List of My Ten Favorite Lists ... At Least For Now

  My list of ten lists of things that I am thinking about right now. You are gonna love this list.

  Satire in Tastes — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Apr 02, 2006

• Where Should Loners Shop?

  Alternative shopping solutions for people who hate malls.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Deepti Lamba — on Apr 02, 2006

Culture

• My Love Affair With Dr. Martens

  How one pair of shoes saved my life.

  Opinion in Culture — by Mat Brewster — on Apr 02, 2006

• Giving Thanks

  When someone compliments you, say thank you - to both the compliment and to your gift that inspired the compliment

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Apr 02, 2006

Music

• EP Review: People Under The Stairs -- Stepfather

  Their styles range from danceable Hip-Hop to twitching the turntable on some Old School rap flavored tunes.

  Review in Music — by Mike Johnston — on Apr 02, 2006

• Late Night Thoughts On Today's Music After Watching American Idol

  What happened to the kind of popular music that actually inspired people to make their society better?

  Opinion in Music — by Chancelucky — on Apr 02, 2006

• CD Review: Chicago XXX

  This album comes across as rather uneven, as if the band is trying to reinvent itself while still holding on to its past.

  Review in Music — by Sombrero Grande — on Apr 02, 2006

Sci/Tech

• New York Times Lists Blog Entries For Hugh Hewitt's Blog

  Numerous Blogcritics, and every other blogger who has ever linked to the book, are mentioned on this list.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Mr. Real Estate — on Apr 02, 2006

Books

• Book Review: Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell

  Orwell gives exactly the sort of detail I would ask for if it were a friend of mine telling me their story over a drink.

  Review in Books — by Murphy — on Apr 02, 2006