June 26, 2006 Archive

Culture

• Producer Aaron Spelling Dies at 83

  Aaron Spelling was one of television's most prolific and sucessful personalities of all time.

  News in Culture — by Rebecca Wright — on Jun 26, 2006

• Warren Buffett Donates $37 Billion To The Gates Foundation

  This is the single-largest philanthropic donation by an individual ever.

  News in Culture — by Aaman Lamba — on Jun 26, 2006

• Day By Day for June 26, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for June 26, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Jun 26, 2006

• Dixie Chicks Not Ready To Make Nice - Neither Are Former Fans

  The Dixie Chicks are back from exile. They’ve got a new album, they’re doing interviews, and they're plumb dang full of sassy attitude.

  Opinion in Culture — by Greg Strange — on Jun 26, 2006

Music

• CD Review: Jonah Smith

  Jonah Smith struggles to find his identity in this freshman outing.

  Review in Music — by Ray Ellis — on Jun 26, 2006

• Legendary Record Producer Arif Mardin Dies

  Mardin's remarkable career spanned over 40 years, from the Young Rascals to Norah Jones.

  News in Music — by Eric Olsen — on Jun 26, 2006

• Bright Eyes Works on New Album and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Bright Eyes gets back to basics for album due next spring...

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Jun 26, 2006

• Concert Review: Radiohead At The Greek Theatre In Berkeley, California - June 24, 2006

  Radiohead have officially joined the list (with that Bruce Springsteen guy) of bands I will travel anywhere, anytime to see. Don't miss them.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Jun 26, 2006

Video

• Inside House

  House creator David Shore reflects on his philosophies on writing generally and on his hit show specifically.

  News in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Jun 26, 2006

• A Tribute To Aaron Spelling

  Aaron Spelling, 1923-2006

  Opinion in Video — by Michele Catalano — on Jun 26, 2006

• TV Review: BBC's Doctor Who - "Fear Her"

  It's not a great episode, but it's a nice little segue for big revelations expected in the upcoming two-part season finale.

  Review in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Jun 26, 2006

• DVD Review: The Rockford Files: Season Two

  Universal presents the second season of the very entertaining detective series.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jun 26, 2006

• DVD Review: Look, Up In The Sky! The Amazing Story Of Superman

  A very well put together overview of the various changes and incarnations of the Man of Steel.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 26, 2006

• DVD Review: A Hard Day's Night

  I cannot imagine someone with any amount of appreciation for the Beatles or their music who would not thoroughly enjoy this film.

  Review in Video — by Lucas McNelly — on Jun 26, 2006

Politics

• The Treasonous Times Must Be Prosecuted!

  The NY Times has exposed classified information on three separate occasions and must be prosecuted to prevent further violations.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dr Politico — on Jun 26, 2006

• Connecticut's 5th District: The Seemingly Insurmountable Incumbent

  Connecticut’s under-the-radar fifth district is creating a buzz and will prove interesting this fall.

  News in Politics — by John Guilfoil — on Jun 26, 2006

• They Fought For It Then So That We Wouldn't Have To Fight For It Now!

  We've forgotten the lessons of the American Revolution. This July 4th, it's time to remember them and prepare to fight for our liberties.

  Opinion in Politics — by Peter J — on Jun 26, 2006

• Israel: It’s Time to Give Victory a Chance

  Who raises his hand to greet you, greet him first; who raises his hand to kill you, kill him first.

  Opinion in Politics — by Ruvy — on Jun 26, 2006

• The New York Times: Your Source for All Classified Information

  Those responsible for publishing this information at the NY Times should enjoy the company of their sources inside a Federal penitentiary.

  Opinion in Politics — by Bird of Paradise — on Jun 26, 2006

• The Fourth Estate as Fifth Column

  The U.S. Attorney General must begin formal investigations of these matters in full view of the American and world public.

  Opinion in Politics — by Bird of Paradise — on Jun 26, 2006

Sports

• England Expects Mediocrity, Apparently

  Was England's lacklustre World Cup second round performance against Ecuador enough to silence their critics? Apparently it was.

  Opinion in Sports — by Yashin — on Jun 26, 2006

• World Cup: Italy Defeats Australia 1-0; Old World Cynicism Trumps New World Drive

  The footballing gods don't do "fair".

  News in Sports — by Natalie Bennett — on Jun 26, 2006

• World Cup Diary VIII: England and Portugal Advance and More Predictions

  Apparently, God who still saves the Queen, and has assumed a recent responsibility of saving the collective arse of the England team.

  Opinion in Sports — by Q Bit — on Jun 26, 2006

Books

• Reflecting on The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion

  Didion's writing is crisp and raw. I don't know if I have ever read such an intimate book before.

  Opinion in Books — by Bonnie — on Jun 26, 2006

• J.K. Rowling Reads for the Queen - New Details on Harry Potter 7

  "The final chapter is hidden away, although it's now changed very slightly."

  News in Books — by Eric Olsen — on Jun 26, 2006

• Book Review: The Street-Smart Writer

  Avoid scams and untrustworthy folks in the writing industry.

  Review in Books — by Meryl — on Jun 26, 2006

• Book Review: A Disorder Peculiar To The Country by Ken Kalfus

  Subtly sly, nefariously inventive; you’ll find yourself diverted by the weapons of matrimonial destruction, delighted in the on-target accuracy of each anvil hitting its mark.

  Review in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Jun 26, 2006

Sci/Tech

• To Menstruate Or Not To Menstruate

  New birth control pill, Anya, will stop a woman's monthly menstrual cycle.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 26, 2006

Tastes

• Cadbury Chocolate Recalled in U.K. for Salmonella

  Cadbury knew about the contamination since January but did not disclose it until now.

  News in Tastes — by Justene Adamec — on Jun 26, 2006