May 13, 2006 Archive

Music

• CD Review: T Bone Burnett - The True False Identity

  Some songs sound as if they could have been recorded by Alan Lomax 60-odd years ago in the deep South by old sharecroppers.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on May 13, 2006

• Single Review: Muse - "Supermassive Black Hole"

  Muse adds an electronic element to the first single from its upcoming album

  Review in Music — by JP — on May 13, 2006

• The Roundtable Weighs In On The Seeger Sessions

  Opinions are passed around the table and examined. Is this album a triumphant return to roots or a slightly interesting detour on the way to the next E Street album?

  Opinion in Music — by Lisa McKay — on May 13, 2006

• Concert Review: The Strokes, Winnipeg, May 12, 2006

  Infectious rock 'n' roll show from a band who appear to wanna be sedated.

  Review in Music — by Triniman — on May 13, 2006

• CD/DVD Review: Red Hot + Blue - Various Artists

  Two very good reasons for buying this package - great music and helping to support the fight against HIV/AIDS.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on May 13, 2006

• CD Review: (hed) P.E. - Back 2 Base X

  I was intrigued by the idea of revisiting a band that I had previously panned.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on May 13, 2006

• David Bowie Creates, Curates and to Perform at NYC's New "High Line Festival"

  May '07 music and arts festival will see Bowie return to public performance for the first time since '04 heart surgery.

  News in Music — by Eric Olsen — on May 13, 2006

• CD Reviews: The Music of Jon Gibson

  Three CD reissues of rare and striking early minimalism -- "not the other musical Jon Gibson of Christian music fame."

  Review in Music — by SVF — on May 13, 2006

• CD Review: Pearl Jam

  It has been out for a week, but I needed at least that long to digest it. There was too much hype about this record for me to zip through it.

  Review in Music — by Lono — on May 13, 2006

Politics

• Is Big Brother Watching?

  Once again, the media distorts the facts to blame Bush for something that is perfectly legal.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Bambenek — on May 13, 2006

• Update: Americans See Bush Threat & Concerns Raised About Abuse of Power

  Americans have less confidence in Bush in almost every area. They even prefer ex-President Clinton in almost every area.

  News in Politics — by Mark Schannon — on May 13, 2006

• Killing for Sport In Iraq?

  Perhaps some of the killing in Iraq, perhaps more than some, is simply for the thrill of it . . . for sport.

  Opinion in Politics — by Bird of Paradise — on May 13, 2006

• Currency Manipulation: Why Blame China For Something We're All Doing

  Of course China manipulates its currency, but are they any worse than the rest of us?

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Richard Adams — on May 13, 2006

• Apocalypse Now? Iranian President Ahmadinejad’s Letter to President Bush

  This letter implicitly carries with it a conditional threat of war, judgment and destruction against the United States.

  Opinion in Politics — by Bird of Paradise — on May 13, 2006

• NY Sun: Iran Declares War

  Both the Sun and I view this letter as a conditional declaration of war against the United States.

  Opinion in Politics — by Bird of Paradise — on May 13, 2006

• The NSA's 'Brave New World'

  The revelations about the NSA's call monitoring program bring to mind the Orwellian worlds of Huxley's Brave New World and Orwell's 1984.

  Opinion in Politics — by JP — on May 13, 2006

• Administration Defiant While Most Americans Support Telephone Tracking

  Bush defends tracking calls between citizens while Republican leaders fret and Americans yawn.

  News in Politics — by Mark Schannon — on May 13, 2006

• An Interview with Patty Weiss, Democratic Candidate for Arizona Congressional District 8

  AZ Congressional candidate Weiss: “Congress must rein in the ideology of the Bush White House and insist on pragmatic solutions.”

  Interview in Politics — by Larry Sakin — on May 13, 2006

Culture

• Thinking About Typing And Typos

  One of the difficult parts about being a journalist is that your mistakes are so public.

  Opinion in Culture — by Scott Butki — on May 13, 2006

• General Motors Is Discontinuing Production Of The Hummer H-1

  As the ultimate “small penis” vehicle is being phased out, guys look elsewhere to compensate for their inadequacy down below.

  News in Culture — by Sal Marinello — on May 13, 2006

• Struggles In Relationship - 7th House Pluto: Astrology-Based Advice

  Dear Elsa, I've always struggled in finding fulfilling and harmonious relationships.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on May 13, 2006

• Stephen Colbert Is Funny

  I am still hearing rumblings about Stephen Colbert's keynote speech at the White House Correspondents Association dinner.

  Opinion in Culture — by Tony Figueroa — on May 13, 2006

• Day By Day for May 13, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for May 13, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on May 13, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Brightcove and TiVo Bring Web Video to TV

  Brightcove and Tivo aim to bring together online video and television in a way that exploits the strengths of both.

  News in Sci/Tech — by TeevBlogger — on May 13, 2006

• Indie911 Launches Kindred

  The online TV show is described as a sci-fi thriller and will unfold over a series of minute-long episodes.

  News in Sci/Tech — by TeevBlogger — on May 13, 2006

• Scientists Discover How to Measure Happiness Exactly

  Science finally learns to measure happiness exactly. More or less. Here is the protocol and some new findings.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Howard Dratch — on May 13, 2006

• Friday Femmes Fatales No 56 (Women Bloggers)

  An imprisoned blogger, the pain of gossip, and reflections on literature and life.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Natalie Bennett — on May 13, 2006

Video

• John Stossel and 20/20 Shovel Through More Myths, Lies and Downright Stupidity

  John Stossel is once again being a git, a snot, and pushing his agenda and views on the public and not making a news report.

  Opinion in Video — by David Desjardins — on May 13, 2006

• What I Learned From The West Wing, Its Actors, And The Network

  What an astute viewer can learn about 'real life' when a show is well-crafted and well-acted.

  Opinion in Video — by Scott Butki — on May 13, 2006

• Yahoo Doesn't Want to Make TV

  Yahoo seems to be focusing on the delivery system for original content, and not what's delivered.

  News in Video — by TeevBlogger — on May 13, 2006

• TV Review: VH1's Behind the Music - Pantera

  VH1's Behind The Music documents the rise and fall of Pantera and the death of Dimebag.

  Review in Video — by Jessa — on May 13, 2006

• DVD Review: Dirty Harry (1971)

  Is punishment a good strategy for crime?

  Review in Video — by Jonathan Scanlan — on May 13, 2006

• DVD Review: A Home at the End of the World

  Colin Farrell's genuine performance cuts through a film that is often disingenous.

  Review in Video — by Christopher Soden — on May 13, 2006

• TV Review: The Apprentice UK - How Good A Party Can The Apprentices Throw?

  The last two apprentices fight to put on the best event. Will the murder mystery win or the 007 themed night?

  Review in Video — by Jim Symcox — on May 13, 2006

• PBS Airs Short Film Fishbowl

  Fishbowl, a short film by the late Kayo Hatta (Picture Bride) airs on many PBS stations as part of Independent Lens.

  News in Video — by Steve Rhodes — on May 13, 2006

Tastes

• The Cost of Living And a Good Glass of Wine

  Costco dukes it out over state wine laws.

  News in Tastes — by Allan Karl — on May 13, 2006