April 14, 2006 Archive

Politics

• First Look 2008: Libertarian Michael Badnarik

  Libertarian Badnarik's 2004 campaign was able to stay resolutely "on message." We can't count on that luxury in 2008.

  Opinion in Politics — by Thomas L. Knapp — on Apr 14, 2006

• Fifteen People Hurt In Twin Jama Masjid Blasts in New Delhi

  Imam at Indian mosque suffering two bombs: "If this is not a terror attack then what is?"

  News in Politics — by Aaman Lamba — on Apr 14, 2006

• The Religious/Political Right: A Vocabulary Lesson

  Provided here is a “translation tool” of sorts, to help understand terms employed by the Religious/Political Right.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jet Gardner — on Apr 14, 2006

Books

• Book Review: The Lord of the Isles by David Drake

  I cannot tell you how sick to death I am of derivative epic fantasy novels. But I will.

  Review in Books — by Amita — on Apr 14, 2006

• Book Review: How and Why Lisa's Dad Got to Be Famous by Michael Allen

  Can you really ask a woman you have come to love to potentially sacrifice herself for your daughter's financial security?

  Review in Books — by Mover Mike — on Apr 14, 2006

• Arthur Saxon's The Development of Physical Power: The Healthy Skeptic Book Review

  Here’s an old-school fitness book that is worth checking out.

  Review in Books — by Sal Marinello — on Apr 14, 2006

• NaNoWriMo Notes 16: Waiting For Replies

  An interlude post as we await with bated breath anything exciting happening in a writer's life.

  Opinion in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Apr 14, 2006

• Magazine Review: Journal of Asian Martial Arts

  This scholarly journal not only describes the techniques of traditional Asian martial arts, but places them in historical and cultural contexts.

  Review in Books — by Ed Rust — on Apr 14, 2006

• Book Review: Visual Basic 2005 Jumpstart by Wei-Meng Lee

  Switching from Visual Basic 6 to Visual Basic .NET is a tough decision; you'll need to know what it takes, and whether it's worth it.

  Review in Books — by Nick Schweitzer — on Apr 14, 2006

Gaming

• Alcohol, More Come To EverQuest II In Live Update No. 22

  Alcohol is but one of the many updates in Live Update No. 22.

  News in Gaming — by Igniq — on Apr 14, 2006

• PS2 Review: Drakengard 2

  Who wants another mediocre action game? Not me.

  Review in Gaming — by Mark Buckingham — on Apr 14, 2006

Music

• Interview: Editors' Guitarist Chris Urbanowicz

  I caught him in the midst of the band’s first North American tour for ten minutes of enlightenment.

  Interview in Music — by Elizabeth Colville — on Apr 14, 2006

• CD Review: Sadus - Out For Blood

  It’s kick-ass metal for those who just want a sore neck at the end of their listening experience.

  Review in Music — by Chris Akin — on Apr 14, 2006

• The Friday Morning Listen: Pat Metheny Group

  ...when I realized that I was on vacation. Oh yea.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Apr 14, 2006

• An Interview with People Under the Stairs

  On purity, piracy, P-Funk and the unbearable lightness of being. (Well, maybe not that last one.)

  Interview in Music — by Steve Carlson — on Apr 14, 2006

• CD Review: Lovedrug - Pretend You’re Alive

  The Ohio-based alternative band Lovedrug is not new to the bipolar worlds that are indie and major label record companies.

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

Video

• Movie Review: Neverwas

  An independent film festival flick with a big picture cast and a polished artsy feel, evoking fairy tale imagery.

  Review in Video — by Film School Rejects — on Apr 14, 2006

• TV Review: CSI:NY "Super Men"

  New York's nod to the cartooning world of crime.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Apr 14, 2006

• Busted for Weeds

  Weeds causes uproar at Cannes.

  News in Video — by TeevBlogger — on Apr 14, 2006

• TV Review: The Apprentice - UK Style

  Was the right person fired in the UK's Apprentice?

  Review in Video — by Jim Symcox — on Apr 14, 2006

• Movie Review: King Kong

  Peter Jackson has come a long way, as this film demonstrates.

  Review in Video — by James Frazier — on Apr 14, 2006

• PTC Accuses MTV of Blasphemy

  There's another cartoon crisis heating up, but this time the sandal's on the other foot.

  News in Video — by Pete Blackwell — on Apr 14, 2006

• TV Review: American Idol - Bucky Bottoms Out

  It's not about not being "pitchy." It's about being "catchy."

  Review in Video — by Chancelucky — on Apr 14, 2006

• ClipBlast Video Clips For Friday April 14th

  The criticism of Donald Rumsfeld continues to mount. The Wild, a new talking animals film from Disney, opens.

  News in Video — by Barry Gold — on Apr 14, 2006

• Movie Review: Tsotsi

  South Africa's first Oscar-winner is a coming-of-age gangster melodrama.

  Review in Video — by Matt Riviera — on Apr 14, 2006

• TV Review: Survivor: Panama - Exile Island - Episode 9

  Can Terry take on all six Casaya members if Sally's voted off?

  Review in Video — by Jackie — on Apr 14, 2006

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Featuring Scary Movie 4

  Two wide releases and a third expanding add up to plenty of choices for holiday weekend viewing.

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

• The Legacy of Dan Curtis (1927-2006)

  Influential but often overlooked writer/producer/director Dan Curtis is dead at 78, but Barnabus Collins will live on forever.

  News in Video — by Dave Nalle — on Apr 14, 2006

• Music Review: Taylor Hicks on American Idol

  "Are you drunk?" The crazy little thing called Taylor Hicks.

  Review in Video — by Jewels Richardson — on Apr 14, 2006

Culture

• Marilyn Monroe Exhibit Exposed As $8.75 Million Lie

  Fraudulent items "disappear" after being exposed in Blogcritics article.

  News in Culture — by Mark Bellinghaus — on Apr 14, 2006

• Archaeologists Find Lost Gospel, Scholars Can’t Locate Church

  Scholars imagine a church so diverse it exists only in theory.

  Opinion in Culture — by Mark Adams — on Apr 14, 2006

• State Educational Board Changes History Reference

  C.E., B.C., and BS in Kentucky.

  News in Culture — by Sam James — on Apr 14, 2006

• The Not-Quite-Sunday Funnies

  This week: The Easter bunny's comin' to town!

  Satire in Culture — by Annie — on Apr 14, 2006

• Theater Review: A Modern Political Rendering of As You Like It

  The Cornerstone Theater Company's adaptation of Shakespeare's As You Like It takes gender-bending into sexual preference politics at the Pasadena Playhouse.

  Review in Culture — by Purple Tigress — on Apr 14, 2006

• A Few Thoughts On Death and Life Thereafter

  The thought that such a richly contemplative life can simply end in an instant doesn't sit well with me.

  Opinion in Culture — by Chantal Stone — on Apr 14, 2006

• Abuse Me, Lose Me

  It is better to have loved and lost than to lose your life trying to love a loser.

  Opinion in Culture — by iAMrj — on Apr 14, 2006

• Blogcritics on Easter, Passover, Holy Week 2006

  It is no coincidence that the resonant themes of Easter arise as Mother Nature and her charges stir, stretch and manifest themselves once more.

  Opinion in Culture — by Eric Olsen — on Apr 14, 2006

• Sudden Death Of A Lover: Pluto Transit to Virgo and Pisces

  "In September 2001, my boyfriend died suddenly. I cannot seem to move on with the romantic end of my life."

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

• The Mystery and Glory of Holy Week

  I always thought calling the day Jesus was crucified “Good Friday” was a strange thing.

  Opinion in Culture — by Victor Lana — on Apr 14, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Nanotechnology - SciTech Watch

  What can nanotechnology do now and what promise and peril might it hold for our future?

  News in Sci/Tech — by John Vaccaro — on Apr 14, 2006

• The Idiot's Guide To Instant Messaging

  In the end, you’ll be able to chat with anyone without feeling lost or sending the wrong message about yourself.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Matthew Milam — on Apr 14, 2006

• MySpace Makes Room For The Office Staff

  MySpace.com: one step closer to living in The Matrix?

  News in Sci/Tech — by Eric Berlin — on Apr 14, 2006

Tastes

• Dan Nied's 100 Days: Day 100

  The moment you've all been waiting for...

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

• Dan Nied's 100 Days: Day 99

  Answering mail a day before 100.

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

Sports

• Barry Bonds You Have A Problem Called Perjury: The Ramble

  Did Bonds read Faust and misinterpret its meaning?

  News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on Apr 14, 2006