June 8, 2006 Archive

Music

• Metallica Unveils New Music

  Hopefully, the band will find it within themselves to release something that can hold its own against their first four albums.

  News in Music — by Chris Puzak — on Jun 08, 2006

• CD Review: Alison Ray - Downside Up

  Kind of like Melissa Etheridge crashes into Britney Spears, singing about heartaches and good times lost.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jun 08, 2006

• CD Review: The Canvas - Random Thoughts

  An aural tapestry in pastel cool.

  Review in Music — by Ray Ellis — on Jun 08, 2006

• From the Music Vault: Mr. Bungle

  Ninth in a series of musings on my music collection.

  Opinion in Music — by Michele Catalano — on Jun 08, 2006

• CD Review: Mardo – The New Gun

  Hard-rocking Mardo is back with The New Gun.

  Review in Music — by Rebecca Wright — on Jun 08, 2006

• EP Review: Jen Murdza's Things Untold

  There is absolutely no way that the jazz genre can possibly hope to keep these vocals all to itself.

  Review in Music — by Paul Jordan, Sr. — on Jun 08, 2006

• CD Review: Zero 7 - The Garden

  Just because the album is diverse doesn't mean I like it.

  Review in Music — by Modern Pea Pod — on Jun 08, 2006

• Concert/CD Reviews: Whitesnake, Monsters of Rock, Dragonforce, The Vincent Black Shadow, and Britt Black

  Marty's Musical Meltdown takes a good look at the latest live shows and CDs.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Jun 08, 2006

• Two Men Charged with Defrauding Internet Phone Companies and The Daily Music and Tech News

  The Cure reissues, Beyonce auditions band members, two men charged with fraud, and CD swapping site goes live in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Jun 08, 2006

• CD Review: Camera Obscura - Let's Get Out of This Country

  Made to be pressed, saved, and loved all the way into your white-haired, rocking-chaired nineties.

  Review in Music — by Modern Pea Pod — on Jun 08, 2006

• EP Review: Plain White T's Hey There Delilah

  Originating as a garage/basement band from suburban Chicago, Plain White T’s has a certain teen angst appeal.

  Review in Music — by Miss Hipstah — on Jun 08, 2006

• CD Review: Secret Machines - Ten Silver Drops

  After today's fresh twists on garage rock, it's nice to hear a band not afraid of longer song forms.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Jun 08, 2006

• A Look at Barry Alexander

  Blues drummer Barry Alexander, currently on tour with Jonny Lang.

  Opinion in Music — by Tara Clark — on Jun 08, 2006

• CD Review: Texas Roadhouse Favorites Commander Cody And His Lost Planet Airmen

  Texas Roadhouse Favourites is as close as most of us will come to hearing the Commander and his crew live.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 08, 2006

Culture

• When Telemarketers Attack

  I'm urging all students to register their phone numbers on the National Do Not Call Registry.

  Opinion in Culture — by Brandon J. Mendelson — on Jun 08, 2006

• Dixie Chicks, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Enron, United 93, Steve Carell, Nelly Furtado, More

  Roy Trakin on pop culture.

  Opinion in Culture — by Roy Trakin — on Jun 08, 2006

• Desicritics Editors' Picks - May 29- June 04

  Picks from Desicritics that are worth a read.

  Review in Culture — by temporal — on Jun 08, 2006

• Great Journalism About Memorial Day, Dixie Chicks, and Clogged Email Accounts

  First in a monthly series highlighting the best newspaper articles I've come across.

  Review in Culture — by Scott Butki — on Jun 08, 2006

• Brangelina: The Devil and Mr. Pitt

  More than a mere sex kitten, Jolie is a man-eating cheetah just waiting to devour our men.

  Opinion in Culture — by Dawn Olsen — on Jun 08, 2006

• The Beauty of Every Naked Body

  With nothing to hide or hide behind, we're left with the only thing we really own.

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Jun 08, 2006

• Finding Love After Fifty - Libra Sun With Venus in Virgo: Astrology-Based Advice

  Dear Elsa, How can I attain the honest, loving, stable relationship that I need and long for?

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Jun 08, 2006

• Day By Day for June 08, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for June 08, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Jun 08, 2006

Politics

• Zarqawi's Death From the Illiberals' Perspective

  The ILLIBERALS of the blogosphere have turned Zarqawi's death into a parade of criticism for President Bush.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dr Politico — on Jun 08, 2006

• Zarqawi Has Been Eliminated

  Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has been eliminated - a deserving end to a wicked life.

  News in Politics — by Dr Politico — on Jun 08, 2006

• Senatorial Same-Sex Marriage Dog Act Disappoints Religious Conservatives

  What group other than Christian fundamentalists can get the executive and legislative branches of our government to sit up and beg?

  Opinion in Politics — by Margaret Romao Toigo — on Jun 08, 2006

• A Federalist's Case for the Federal Marriage Amendment: Part I

  Same-sex marriage should not be legalized, and here's why.

  Opinion in Politics — by Sam James — on Jun 08, 2006

• Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi Killed In Iraq

  The original nationalist guise of the insurgency has been lost in favor of sectarian motivations and in-fighting.

  News in Politics — by Aaman Lamba — on Jun 08, 2006

• Even A Soldier Has A Right To Say No

  Regardless of the outcome for Lt. Watada, more will follow in his footsteps – at least I hope.

  Opinion in Politics — by Matthew Milam — on Jun 08, 2006

• The Ambiguously Gay Corporation Act of 2006

  Marriage provides a union, reason for perseverance, tax-shelters, financial inclusion, inheritance laws, and a piece of paper to stand up in court

  Opinion in Politics — by Paul Jordan, Sr. — on Jun 08, 2006

Video

• Movie Recap for May 2006: Brick is Best

  This month brought a couple of big sized hits, as well as an ocean liner sized disappointment, in terms of box office.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 08, 2006

• Movie Review: Firewall

  Dull and by-the-numbers, Harrison Ford's thriller Firewall feels like it was made in 1988.

  Review in Video — by Nik Dirga — on Jun 08, 2006

• DVD Review: Anarchism in America

  It is, perhaps, the world's most misunderstood and most frequently misinterpreted political philosophy.

  Review in Video — by Modern Pea Pod — on Jun 08, 2006

• DVD Review: The Devil's Nightmare, aka The Devil Walks At Midnight

  If you like succubi - and who doesn't? - you'll like The Devil's Nightmare.

  Review in Video — by Thomas M. Sipos — on Jun 08, 2006

• Summer Movies: If You Can't Fake It, Remake It!

  Who says there is no originality left in Hollywood?

  News in Video — by Neil Miller — on Jun 08, 2006

• TV Review: Dog Bites Man - Comedy Central's Entry Chases NBC's Office Audience

  It may well be that Zach Galifianakis' "Hardy Boys"* are the only reason to watch, but I'm willing to give it a shot.

  Review in Video — by Joan Hunt — on Jun 08, 2006

• Movie Review: The Omen (2006)

  Unnecessary remake squanders opportunity to inject any fresh ideas. Still, the classic horror story remains suspenseful and scary.

  Review in Video — by Triniman — on Jun 08, 2006

• Movie Review: The Omen (2006) - A Shot For Shot Remake?

  I couldn't resist the temptation to see The Omen on the big 6/6/06 opening day.

  Review in Video — by Film School Rejects — on Jun 08, 2006

Sports

• World Cup Fever! Sort Of

  World Cup - it's about more than kicking a ball!

  Opinion in Sports — by Michele Catalano — on Jun 08, 2006

• NBA Finals Preview: Analyzing our Analysts

  Wade is not going to let this slip away and there's just enough Diesel left in Shaq's tank.

  News in Sports — by Q Bit — on Jun 08, 2006

• The Ramble: Jason Grimsley, Jose Canseco And The Coverage Of Major League Baseball’s Drug Problem

  The ripple effect from Balco continues to be a problem for MLB. And has Jose gotten his apology yet?

  News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on Jun 08, 2006

Sci/Tech

• The Future of Writing and Promotion: An Interview with Chris Ellington

  Much has been written about article marketing. Expert article marketer Chris Ellington share his thoughts on effective article marketing.

  Interview in Sci/Tech — by Jinger Jarrett — on Jun 08, 2006

• The RIAA Extends Its Battle Against XM Satellite Radio

  Trying to bring laws into the future is no easy task.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Craig Lyndall — on Jun 08, 2006

• Greenhouse Defect in New Zealand?

  Global warming and the greenhouse effect are not the same!

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Arunn Narasimhan — on Jun 08, 2006

Gaming

• Satire: Anti-Video Game Lawyer Speaks Out About Rockstar's Table Tennis Game

  Do you want to paddle this?

  Satire in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Jun 08, 2006

• Nintendo DS Review: Magnetica

  Playing with your balls never gets old.

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Jun 08, 2006

Books

• Satire: Ten Chick Lit Titles for Sale (Bid in US Dollars)

  Writers! Here are ten titles that would sell your chick lit books like rubber balloons on prom nights!

  Satire in Books — by Arunn Narasimhan — on Jun 08, 2006

• Book Review: Sci-Phi - Philosophy from Socrates to Schwarzenegger by Mark Rowlands

  Sci-phi is a new branch of philosophy that explores the philosophy in science fiction.

  Review in Books — by David Desjardins — on Jun 08, 2006

• Magazine Review: Debonair - A Sad Sack Version Of Playboy and Maxim

  There was a time when the Indian magazine Debonair was supposed to be a subdued version of Playboy.

  Review in Books — by Deepti Lamba — on Jun 08, 2006

• JK Rowling Is The Greatest?

  It's official: JK Rowling is Britain's greatest living author.

  Opinion in Books — by Daniel Woolstencroft — on Jun 08, 2006

• Book Review: Raising Atlantis by Thomas Greanias

  The United States military has uncovered the remains of Atlantis beneath two miles of ice.

  Review in Books — by Megalith — on Jun 08, 2006

• J.K. Rowling Wins "Greatest Living British Writer" Award

  Literary world hangs head in shame.

  Opinion in Books — by Stuart Estell — on Jun 08, 2006