May 16, 2006 Archive

Sci/Tech

• MSN to Create Broadband Channel

  MSN has lined up a Hollywood production company to create original content for a new broadband channel.

  News in Sci/Tech — by TeevBlogger — on May 16, 2006

Music

• From the CD Vault - New Bomb Turks

  First in a series of reviews of random selections from my music collection.

  Opinion in Music — by Michele Catalano — on May 16, 2006

• 30 Seconds to Mars Release Video and EP

  "The Kill" is on video and available on iTunes with a special bonus.

  News in Music — by Connie Phillips — on May 16, 2006

• CD Review: Night Sky Essays - Liz Story

  Pianist Liz Story returns with a collection characteristic of her original blend of styles, tones, and emotions.

  Review in Music — by Tim Gebhart — on May 16, 2006

• CD Review: Bill Madden - Gone

  Madden brings something unique to his music - his voice.

  Review in Music — by Connie Phillips — on May 16, 2006

• MTV to Launch Online Music Store and The Daily Music and Tech News

  MTV's Urge, Sony's new VAIO and Skype gives it away in today's music and tech news update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on May 16, 2006

• Concert Review: Dave Matthews - Birmingham - May 13, 2006

  Dave Matthews plays an impressive, packed-out solo gig in Birmingham.

  Review in Music — by Daniel Woolstencroft — on May 16, 2006

• CD Review: Rob Zombie - Educated Horses

  Rob Zombie appeals to new fans with this album, starting with your mother.

  Review in Music — by Jessa — on May 16, 2006

• CD Review: Eddie Floyd - Stax Profiles

  To dig into Eddie Floyd's deeper cuts is to find some of the most thoroughly electrifying music in the Stax canon.

  Review in Music — by Modern Pea Pod — on May 16, 2006

• CD Review: Secret Machines – Ten Silver Drops

  Ten Silver Drops may just be the album that really defines Secret Machines.

  Review in Music — by Sterfish — on May 16, 2006

• CD Review: Rufus & Carla Thomas - Stax Profiles

  A successful celebration of a father and daughter team who not only collaborated with one another, but were both founders of the same artistic movement.

  Review in Music — by Modern Pea Pod — on May 16, 2006

Video

• CNN Pushes Its Online Presence

  CNN is just one of the networks and cable channels pitching their online strengths to advertisers this year.

  News in Video — by TeevBlogger — on May 16, 2006

• TV Review: CSI:NY "Heroes"

  Sometimes the most tragic situations bring out our best character.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on May 16, 2006

• American Idol Resurrects Clive Davis Once More

  Or vice versa.

  News in Video — by Dawn Olsen — on May 16, 2006

• Online Shorts Digest: No. 1 - Why I Love Animation

  These are some animated shorts that I've been enjoying online: Anything live action can do, animation can do better. And cheaper!

  Review in Video — by A. Horbal — on May 16, 2006

• DVD Review: The Waltons - Season Three Box Set

  “Goodnight, John Boy”

  Review in Video — by Matthew Milam — on May 16, 2006

• DVD Review: Captain Kidd Swashbuckles

  Hey, Captain Kidd! No piracy here. Just legal movie downloads. Honest.

  Review in Video — by Howard Dratch — on May 16, 2006

• DVD Review: Nanny McPhee (2005)

  Genuinely fantastic family entertainment. A magical treat!

  Review in Video — by Film School Rejects — on May 16, 2006

• DVD Review: Equilibrium

  Another dystopian vision for conspicuous consumption! Oh, did I also mention it's a really good film?

  Review in Video — by Snarkattack — on May 16, 2006

• TV Review: 24 Episode 22: The Bad Liar, The Bitch Slap, and the Wardrobe

  “I don’t need another excuse to put a bullet in your brain.” Our hero, Jack Bauer, talking to Henderson in last night's episode.

  Opinion in Video — by Victor Lana — on May 16, 2006

• DVD Review: Bush's Brain

  Revenge of the Psycho-Nerd.

  Review in Video — by Christopher Soden — on May 16, 2006

• DVD Review: When a Stranger Calls (2006)

  When a stranger calls, be sure you tell him to avoid this DVD.

  Review in Video — by Film School Rejects — on May 16, 2006

• DVD Pick of the Week: The Ringer

  A film that is destined to be forgotten in the annals of film history. So why did I choose it?

  Opinion in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 16, 2006

• TV Review: American Dad Season Finale - "Tears of a Clooney"

  A TV Viewer's Diary ongoing series on the 2006 finales.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 16, 2006

• Duma, When a Stranger Calls, The Producers: Region 1 DVD Releases for May 16th, 2006

  Witness the fates of Duma and When a Stranger Calls and learn that film criticism simply doesn't work.

  News in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on May 16, 2006

• Big Brother 7: All-Stars Lets Viewers Choose the Players

  For your guilty pleasure, this season's houseguests will be chosen by you!

  News in Video — by Jackie — on May 16, 2006

• TV Review: Justice League: Unlimited Series Finale - "Destroyer"

  A Special Edition of the TV Viewer's Diary.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 16, 2006

• TV Review: Malcolm in the Middle Series Finale - "Graduation"

  The continuing series of finale recaps, courtesy of TV Viewer's Diary.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 16, 2006

Gaming

• Wii's Wi-Fi Remains True To The DS

  Nintendo plans to mimic the DS's Friends Code wi-fi system for the Wii console.

  News in Gaming — by Igniq — on May 16, 2006

Politics

• Dubbya's May Sweeps: Can Bush's Immigration Reform Speech Pull Him Out of the Ratings Doldrums?

  Despite a cherry primetime spot, Bush flops in the ratings.

  Satire in Politics — by Ray Ellis — on May 16, 2006

• Seven Days in May: Rumsfeld and the Generals

  Is a cabal of top officers conspiring to mutiny and topple civilian control of the U.S. military?

  Opinion in Politics — by Nicholas Stix — on May 16, 2006

• Bahia del Guantanamo Bay Resorts: The Ultimate All-Inclusive Experience

  Bahia de Guantanamo Bay Resorts have acquired a reputation rivaling and excelling Sandals Resorts.

  Satire in Politics — by temporal — on May 16, 2006

• Bush Offers a Rational Plan for Immigration and Border Security

  In tonight's speech President Bush charted the 'rational middle' course for a balanced solution to the problems of illegal immigration.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on May 16, 2006

Books

• Book Review: Fool The World: The Oral History of a Band Called Pixies by Josh Frank and Caryn Ganz

  An entertaining oral history tells the story of the rise and fall and rise again of the Pixies, one of the 1990s' most influential bands.

  Review in Books — by Nik Dirga — on May 16, 2006

• Book Review: The First Scientific American by Joyce E. Chaplin

  A new book shows that Ben Franklin's scientific prowess wasn't just a hobby, but instead his ticket to fame.

  Review in Books — by Justin McHenry — on May 16, 2006

• Magazine Review: Shambhala Sun

  A beautifully designed bimonthly that explains Buddhist practice and philosophy to a sophisticated Western readership.

  Review in Books — by Ed Rust — on May 16, 2006

• Rolling Stone Turns 1000! (That's 38 In Human Years)

  Rolling Stone had a birthday last week - one freakin' thousand issues old - and still kickin' it!

  Opinion in Books — by Ray Ellis — on May 16, 2006

Culture

• Power Line Hawks Dubious Iraq Dinar Investment

  Popular right wing blog targets readers with misleading investment "opportunity" in the currency market.

  News in Culture — by Pete Blackwell — on May 16, 2006

• A Jacked Up Life - Saturn Transit Through Leo: Astrology-Based Advice

  Dear Elsa, When I was in grade school, instead of advancing me two grades like the school recommended, my parents decided to keep me with my "friends."

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on May 16, 2006

• Day By Day for May 16, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for May 16, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on May 16, 2006

• BCRadio - May 15, 2006

  BCRadio returns from a one-week sabbatical.

  Opinion in Culture — by Josh Hathaway — on May 16, 2006

Sports

• Rasheed Wallace Shoulda Guaranteed A Two Point Loss

  After a 74-72 loss to Cleveland, Rasheed Wallace and Detroit find themselves in a 2-2 tie.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on May 16, 2006

• MLB Week 6: Rowand's Nose, Godzilla's Down, Sutcliffe's Tipsy

  How to blow a 7-0 first inning lead. How Albert Pujols is on pace to break records. And how pink bats rock.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on May 16, 2006