April 5, 2006 Archive

Politics

• British Cabbie Saves England By Denouncing Terrorist

  Alert English cabbie saves country from terrorist, except he wasn't a terrorist so the cabbie didn't save anyone.

  Satire in Politics — by Mark Schannon — on Apr 05, 2006

• Homeland Security Official Arrested On Sex Charges

  If my rights are restricted, 30-year-old laws on abortion are questioned and my conversations are eavesdropped on, then I shouldn't expect this.

  News in Politics — by Dawn Olsen — on Apr 05, 2006

• Iraq: On The Horns Of A Dilemma

  "We make war that we may live in peace."

  News in Politics — by Aaman Lamba — on Apr 05, 2006

• Resignation of Thai Prime Minister Demonstrates Importance of King in Maintaining Stability

  The recent political turmoil has once again illustrated the huge gap in Thailand between Bangkok and the rest of the country.

  News in Politics — by Natalie Bennett — on Apr 05, 2006

• An Open Letter From A Black Partisan on Immigration

  Dear Future Angry White Men of America: I would just like to document that this time you can't blame Black folks. This time, it's your own leaders.

  News in Politics — by Prometheus 6 — on Apr 05, 2006

Gaming

• Mac Game Review: Best Of OMG Vol. 1

  Five games, thirty bucks; a good collection of Mac titles to help kill some time (and some bad guys).

  Review in Gaming — by David R Perry — on Apr 05, 2006

• PSP Review: Burnout Legends

  Unlike Carmageddon, there are no pedestrians or cows to mow down -- but it still has that carnage appeal.

  Review in Gaming — by Marty Dodge — on Apr 05, 2006

• Xbox 360 Review: Burnout Revenge

  Don't forget, the Xbox version is down to $30. EA wants you to pay $60 for this port.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Apr 05, 2006

• Xbox Live Arcade Review: Marble Blast Ultra

  More fun than playing with your own marbles.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Apr 05, 2006

• Xbox Live Arcade Review: Wik - Fable of Souls

  "You use your tongue prettier than a $20 whore."

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Apr 05, 2006

Video

• TV Review: The Daily Show - 4/4/06

  "All the Democrats have to offer are personal attacks. And you know why, Jon? Because they are drunks. They are cheats. They gamble."

  Review in Video — by Scott Butki — on Apr 05, 2006

• TV Review: 24 - Hour 16: Holy Jack!

  Robocop is grilling Evelyn: "What took you so long to answer the phone? You don't look so pretty tonight."

  Review in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on Apr 05, 2006

• Funny Scenes I’d Stop A DVD In The Middle Of To Watch Over Again, Part II

  "If the person in that room is a woman, then she was wearing the greatest disguise I have ever seen!"

  Opinion in Video — by Jet Gardner — on Apr 05, 2006

• Movie Review: Thank You for Smoking

  It may not be hard hitting, but it sure is fun!

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 05, 2006

• Movie Review: Disney's High School Musical

  This story is classic high school movie material.

  Review in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Apr 05, 2006

• TV Review: American Idol - Country Music, Technical Issues and Bad Performances (Oh My!)

  Last night was another bad night for American Idol. Where does the blame go?

  Review in Video — by Craig Lyndall — on Apr 05, 2006

• TV Review: Black.White - 3/29/06

  “We can’t agree on anything,” Fernando said to Bruno. “I think you are full of crap."

  Review in Video — by Scott Butki — on Apr 05, 2006

• DVD Review: Rockin' With Roseanne: Calling All Kids

  Parents will like the lessons kids are taught about bullying and obeying their elders.

  Review in Video — by Ruthie — on Apr 05, 2006

• DVD Review: The Tenant

  Signing away your lease on sanity.

  Review in Video — by Lucid Screening — on Apr 05, 2006

• DVD Review: Chocolat

  Chocolat's confections are merely shadows of its inspirations.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Apr 05, 2006

• Philly Film Fest Day Six: War of the Word

  Dave follows up the most original film of the fest with the most profane.

  News in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Apr 05, 2006

• TV Review: House - "Safe"

  "Lying's more fun."

  Review in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Apr 05, 2006

• TV Review: The Colbert Report - Michael Smerconish

  This one goes out to all the cloned goats.

  Review in Video — by Josh Phillips — on Apr 05, 2006

• DVD Extras...or Essentials? An Interview with Bill Cunningham

  An interview with DVD producer Bill Cunningham.

  Interview in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Apr 05, 2006

• Funny Scenes I’d Stop A DVD In The Middle Of To Watch Over Again

  “Oh man, don’t hit me with them negative waves this early in the morning!”

  Opinion in Video — by Jet Gardner — on Apr 05, 2006

Music

• "Philly Sound" Great Thom Bell Called to Songwriters Hall of Fame

  Bell, Mac Davis, Will Jennings, Henry Cosby, and Sylvia Moy to join songwriting elite.

  News in Music — by Eric Olsen — on Apr 05, 2006

• CD Review: Van Hunt – On the Jungle Floor

  Van Hunt returns with a funkier, livelier sound.

  Review in Music — by Stone — on Apr 05, 2006

• CD Review: Various Artists - Best of A Taste of Chaos

  Released in conjunction with the start of the 2006 Taste of Chaos Tour.

  Review in Music — by George Dionne — on Apr 05, 2006

• Eminem Files for Divorce from Kim Mathers...Again

  I wonder what the homicidal fantasies will sound like on the next record...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Apr 05, 2006

• CD Review: Danko Jones - Sleep Is The Enemy

  This new album made my stereo ooze testosterone.

  Review in Music — by Dean Cramer — on Apr 05, 2006

• Gene Pitney Dies and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Gene Pitney, Internet neutrality, and The Clash and the UK's terrorism act in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Apr 05, 2006

• CD Review: Blue October - Foiled

  Blue October writes another great record.

  Review in Music — by Dean Cramer — on Apr 05, 2006

• CD Review: Balancê - Sara Tavares

  ...makes it feel like each song is being sung just for you.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Apr 05, 2006

• DVD Review: Leo Kottke - Home & Away Revisited

  Kottke may be an elite guitar player, but he remains one down to earth guy.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Apr 05, 2006

• DVD Review: Leo Kottke: Home and Away Revisited

  Concert film reissued after more than 15 years with added features shows even broader range of Leo Kottke's acoustic guitar mastery.

  Review in Music — by Tim Gebhart — on Apr 05, 2006

• List of the Moment No. 12

  The list, up on Tuesdays, is diverse, reflecting the gamut of my tastes, and it also includes what I’m not keen on - to get reactions.

  Opinion in Music — by Sadi Ranson-Polizzotti — on Apr 05, 2006

• iTunes to Pre-Sell Red Hot Chili Peppers Album, Concert Tickets

  Preorder the new Red Hot Chili Peppers album from iTunes and qualify for concert ticket pre-sale.

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Apr 05, 2006

• CD Review: Rainer Maria's Catastrophe Keeps Us Together

  Rainer Maria return with the sophisticated and catchy Catastrophe Keeps Us Together.

  Review in Music — by Michael Benning — on Apr 05, 2006

• CD Review: Queensrÿche - Operation: Mindcrime II

  Lightning may not strike twice, but that doesn't stop Queensrÿche from creating a great record.

  Review in Music — by Progged — on Apr 05, 2006

• Dave Matthews Band Catalog Available at iTunes

  Dave Matthews Band has licensed their entire catalog for sale through the iTunes Music Store.

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Apr 05, 2006

• New Album Releases, Week of 4-4-2006

  There are promising new releases this week from Pink and the Flaming Lips.

  News in Music — by Al Barger — on Apr 05, 2006

Culture

• Am I Too Old To Rock And Roll?

  Old enough to know better, but too young to really care.

  Opinion in Culture — by Dawn Olsen — on Apr 05, 2006

• Theater Review: Plastic Zion at the White Bear Theatre

  A representative subset of the angry, disillusioned youth of Thatcher's Britain squabble, make up, and wile away the evening.

  Review in Culture — by Natalie Bennett — on Apr 05, 2006

• Immigration And Integration

  A pictoral history of resistance.

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Apr 05, 2006

• Blogcritics Editors' Picks: March 29 through April 4

  April showers bring May flowers and lots more good reading, so put that umbrella down and check these out...

  News in Culture — by Lisa McKay — on Apr 05, 2006

• Bring Me the Head of Robert Novak

  He willingly outed a deep cover top-secret CIA agent for political spite, and endangered countless others by publishing their covers.

  Opinion in Culture — by Lono — on Apr 05, 2006

• Partnering Synergy to Market Your Business

  Synergy can be created between the two where the sum is greater than the individual parts.

  Opinion in Culture — by Larry Nickerson — on Apr 05, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Berlinski on Berlinski: What Trees Does He Plant?

  Discovery Institute Senior Fellow has to talk to himself. No one else is listening.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Jim Wynne — on Apr 05, 2006

Books

• Book Review - Red Flash by Kiva Wolfe

  An interesting if depthless ride from poshest Denver to muckiest Brazil.

  Review in Books — by A.L. Harper — on Apr 05, 2006

• Self-Help for the Hindsighted

  Bertrand Russell’s book, The Conquest of Happiness, is the only self-help book needed by anyone looking for a cure for most human neuroses.

  Opinion in Books — by Elizabeth Colville — on Apr 05, 2006

• Book Review: Dragons of a Fallen Sun (Dragonlance: The War of Souls, Volume I)

  How to destroy a fantasy series in three easy lessons: Lesson one.

  Review in Books — by Amita — on Apr 05, 2006

• Magazine Review: The Florida Review

  A solid literary journal from the University of Central Florida in Orlando.

  Review in Books — by Ed Rust — on Apr 05, 2006

• Book Review - Animals In Translation by Temple Grandin

  Better things for better living - through brain chemistry.

  Review in Books — by Joshua Sharf — on Apr 05, 2006

Sports

• Women: Can't Live With 'Em, Can't Have Thrilling NCAA Finals Without 'Em

  Thanks to Maryland we received an exciting, overtime finish after a desperation three-point shot.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Apr 05, 2006

• Tabbing the Right Kind of "Breakout" Star for AL MVP

  Predicting the American League isn't easy, but the best place to start is to avoid flashy young "breakout" players.

  Opinion in Sports — by Adam Hoff — on Apr 05, 2006

• Former Tribe Fan Fave Thome Adorns Pale Hose

  The Cleveland Indians have a ghost of past success in their division this year.

  Opinion in Sports — by Craig Lyndall — on Apr 05, 2006

Tastes

• Dan Nied's 100 Days: Day 90

  Could you read that weight back to me again?

  Opinion in Tastes — by Dan Nied — on Apr 05, 2006