May 12, 2006 Archive

Politics

• The “Mako Generation”: Iraq’s Young People Lose Hope

  America's failed in its promise to the Iraqi people, and the young are losing hope. We have to do better.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jude Nagurney Camwell — on May 12, 2006

• Friedman, Strayhorn Make the Cut - Hope Lives in Texas

  Can Rick Perry's good hair hide his seething core of corruption, or will the tide of grassroots enthusiasm plow him under?

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on May 12, 2006

• On A Vote Of 396-31

  I know he defied the popular vote, but at some point the overwhelming voice of the people takes precedence, right?

  Opinion in Politics — by Paul Jordan, Sr. — on May 12, 2006

• NSA, Hayden Contradict -- America Gets Busy Signal

  Telecoms contribute to NSA spying on the masses

  Opinion in Politics — by Paul Jordan, Sr. — on May 12, 2006

Video

• The Fox, the Mouse, the Peacock and that Big-Ass Eyeball

  The May Sweeps just ain't what they used to be.

  Opinion in Video — by Ray Ellis — on May 12, 2006

• TV Review: American Idol - Chris Daughtry Leaves the Building

  My wife left an unopened package of boxer-briefs on the bed. The problem is that they weren’t my size.

  Satire in Video — by Chancelucky — on May 12, 2006

• TV Review: The Office Season Two Finale

  Pam, Jim, and Casino Night. Call it the "Kiss of Death."

  Review in Video — by Matthew T. Sussman — on May 12, 2006

• TV Review: Everybody Hates Chris - "Everybody Hates Father's Day"

  Here’s to hoping that the CW Network takes the show for the fall.

  Review in Video — by Matthew Milam — on May 12, 2006

• Movie Recap for April 2006: United 93 Comes Out on Top

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 12, 2006

• DVD Review: Testosterone

  A film that defends the right of queer men to be pricks as big as our straight brothers.

  Review in Video — by Christopher Soden — on May 12, 2006

• DVD Review: That Girl Season One DVD

  I remember growing up when TV was a world of its own, characters were real, and series held true to an ongoing story.

  Review in Video — by Paul Jordan, Sr. — on May 12, 2006

• TV Review: Survivor: Panama - Exile Island - Episode 13

  The Final Four head for the finale showdown this coming Sunday. Who'll win that million? And what about The Mood Ring That Ate Cincinnati?

  Review in Video — by Jackie — on May 12, 2006

• Movie Review: Banlieue 13 (District B13) (2004)

  A fast-paced and volatile mix of Jackie Chan style fighting scenes with a sci-fi trappings. It’s not supposed to be great art, but it is fun.

  Review in Video — by Film School Rejects — on May 12, 2006

• Movie Review: Friends with Money (2006)

  The film did a good job showing the good and bad in long standing relationships.

  Review in Video — by Film School Rejects — on May 12, 2006

• Movie Review: Brick (2005)

  An Indie that rises far above its lowly budgets to make an impact. Brick is hands down the best film I have seen this year.

  Review in Video — by Film School Rejects — on May 12, 2006

• TV Review: 24 - Hour 21: Smoking Guns

  There is a smoking gun. Logan wants to smoke Jack with a gun. He just might smoke himself.

  Review in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on May 12, 2006

• Movie Review: Mission Impossible III (2006)

  Mr. Abrams demonstrates some real ability in choreographing the camera and the actors in a scene.

  Review in Video — by Film School Rejects — on May 12, 2006

• Movie Review: On the Outs (2004)

  A film suburban moms and dads can show their kids to remind them how good they really have it.

  Review in Video — by Film School Rejects — on May 12, 2006

• HD-DVD Review: Doom (2005)

  The close-ups of Sarge provide a revealing look at The Rock’s face and left me wondering “does he wear makeup?”

  Review in Video — by Film School Rejects — on May 12, 2006

• New Movie Releases and Box Office Predictions: Poseidon, Goal!, Just My Luck

  Also: The World's Fastest Indian and Water.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 12, 2006

Books

• Rough Cuts - O'Reilly Lets The Reader Do (some of) The Editing

  The future in tech book publishing is in beta right now at O'Reilly.

  News in Books — by Warren Kelly — on May 12, 2006

• Book Review: iPod and iTunes: The Missing Manual, 4th Edition

  You say you've already lost the three-page manual that was in the box? Get this book, and you're covered.

  Review in Books — by Warren Kelly — on May 12, 2006

• Book Review: Cell by Stephen King

  In Stephen King's Apocalypse by cellphone, bodies are ripped limb from limb; cities are burned; and the music really sucks.

  Review in Books — by Glen Boyd — on May 12, 2006

Music

• CD Review: Marwood - One Mile Down the Road

  This new band has produced an introspective album that hints at potential brilliance.

  Review in Music — by Larry Sakin — on May 12, 2006

• Vinyl Tap: Roxy Music - Country Life

  "Oh here it comes again / That old ennui..."

  Review in Music — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on May 12, 2006

• Interview: David Immergluck of Counting Crows

  "It's always a surprise and a mystery, the act of making music."

  Interview in Music — by Connie Phillips — on May 12, 2006

• CD Review: Pat Martino - Remember: A Tribute to Wes Montgomery

  Here are a couple of stories. One amazing and funny. The other, just amazing.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on May 12, 2006

• What Is Going On In Hip-Hop Radio?

  The glue of radio entertainment has become the replacement for old fashion life lessons.

  Opinion in Music — by Matthew Milam — on May 12, 2006

• Concert Review: Arlo Guthrie in Kingston, Ontario (May 11, 2006)

  He may only sing "Alice's Restaurant" every 10 years, but he has so much more to offer than just that one song.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on May 12, 2006

• The Friday Morning Listen - Electric Masada

  While putting up with my peculiarities in taste, TheWife will make attempts (however subtle) to avoid musical mayhem.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on May 12, 2006

• We Have a Date With the Underground, Part 3

  Part 3 of a serialized story of one (anonymous) guy's journey through the California punk rock scene.

  Opinion in Music — by Michele Catalano — on May 12, 2006

• CD Review: The Red Hot Chili Peppers - Stadium Arcadium

  Stadium Arcadium is the name and "bringing back the funk" is the game.

  Review in Music — by Ryan Webster — on May 12, 2006

• Concert Review: Elvis Costello and the Boston Pops (May 10, 2006)

  The 'angry young man' turns gracious performer, and the audience approves.

  Review in Music — by Lisa McKay — on May 12, 2006

• CD Review: Karrin Allyson - Footprints

  With a little more originality, Allyson might just make a list of legendary jazz singers yet.

  Review in Music — by Larry Sakin — on May 12, 2006

• CD/DVD Review: Kansas Anthology Works In Progress

  This set is a true tribute to the band's history. It is a thorough representation of its growth and changes. Carry On My Wayward Sons!

  Review in Music — by Paul Jordan, Sr. — on May 12, 2006

Culture

• Minamata 50 Years Later

  Unnecessary deaths on a small Japanese island from mercury poison only became public because of a great photojournalist, Eugene Smith.

  Opinion in Culture — by Steven Hart — on May 12, 2006

• CDs by Gnarls Barkley, The Raconteurs, Rebel Meets Rebel, Unorthodox; Drive-By Truckers and Son Volt Live; Rolling Stone 1000th; more

  Roy Trakin's Weakend Takes and Random Rants on popular culture.

  Opinion in Culture — by Roy Trakin — on May 12, 2006

• Memories of a Course of Inspiration

  "Inspiration": when you don't know what else to do, the first really intelligent idea that comes to mind.

  Opinion in Culture — by Ruvy — on May 12, 2006

• Working Extra Hours The Right Way

  If you have ever worked a bit extra to make up for time off, you should read this article.

  Opinion in Culture — by Kevin Augustine — on May 12, 2006

• Lindsay Lohan vs. Scarlett Johansson

  Young stars on different paths.

  Opinion in Culture — by Dawn Olsen — on May 12, 2006

• Day By Day for May 12, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for May 12, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on May 12, 2006

Sci/Tech

• BBC Hosts Virtual Music Festival Inside Second Life

  Could this be the first online, virtual music festival?

  News in Sci/Tech — by Daniel Woolstencroft — on May 12, 2006

• Yahoo! Program To Court Home Buyers and Sellers

  Yahoo! could make sign-calls a thing of the past with its new program.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Mr. Real Estate — on May 12, 2006

Sports

• Chipping Away at the Yankee Empire: Down Goes Matsui

  The Major League record for consecutive games played to begin a career ended at 518 when Matsui broke his left wrist.

  News in Sports — by Dan McGowan — on May 12, 2006

• Bonding with Bonds

  You see, it's a matter of sending the ball where the boo begins and Barry ends.

  Opinion in Sports — by Q Bit — on May 12, 2006

• Don’t Let Your Kid’s Early Athletic Success Turn Into A Negative

  For kids, athletic success can be fleeting. So temper your expectations and keep the pressure off while they enjoy it.

  Opinion in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on May 12, 2006