June 29, 2006 Archive

Politics

• All the News a Terrorist Can Use

  This just in. Osama has a technologically sophisticated, multi-million dollar intelligence gathering operation. Code name: Gray Lady

  Opinion in Politics — by Drew McKissick — on Jun 29, 2006

• Congressional Quarterly Sees GOP Edge in House & Senate - But It's Early

  Congressional Quarterly sees a GOP edge in Congress, but poll data and a restive American public suggest the sands will continue to shift.

  News in Politics — by Mark Schannon — on Jun 29, 2006

• Osama Bin Laden Walks The Earth Over Thousands Of Our Dead

  How can we listen to the news at night and sleep without hearing 'Bin Laden is dead'?

  Opinion in Politics — by Peter J — on Jun 29, 2006

• Israeli Evil vs. Gaza

  One Israeli soldier has been kidnapped by Palestinians since 1994, while Israel is believed to have more than 8,000 Palestinian prisoners in its jails.

  Opinion in Politics — by jamal — on Jun 29, 2006

• Patriotism, Freedom, and Nationalism

  Patriotism goes too far when it becomes mindless fanatical support, also known as nationalism.

  Opinion in Politics — by JP — on Jun 29, 2006

• Burning The Flag That Symbolizes The Freedom To Burn The Flag

  The choice between trampling on the flag or the First Amendment should not be much of a dilemma.

  Opinion in Politics — by Margaret Romao Toigo — on Jun 29, 2006

• Canadian Politics: Harper's Ravens Come Home To Roost

  Some nasty stuff is beginning to swirl around the Conservative Party of Canada.

  Opinion in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 29, 2006

Video

• Smith Promotes Clerks 2 Online

  Director Kevin Smith has employed some creative online marketing for the upcoming Clerks 2.

  News in Video — by TeevBlogger — on Jun 29, 2006

• Movie Review: The Notebook

  A funny and emotional film which deals with love, relationships, and the risks people take.

  Review in Video — by Britt Gillette — on Jun 29, 2006

• Nickelodeon Rules Cable

  Nickelodeon is rated as the number one cable network for total viewers, and continues to expand into the digital market.

  News in Video — by TeevBlogger — on Jun 29, 2006

• Movie Review: Million Dollar Baby

  This is one of those rare films that stays in your head for hours on end.

  Review in Video — by Britt Gillette — on Jun 29, 2006

• NBC Makes Deal With The Devil (YouTube)

  Either it's an indication of YouTube's strength or a backdoor approach by NBC to enforce licensing rights - maybe both.

  News in Video — by TeevBlogger — on Jun 29, 2006

• Rescue Me and the Rape Fallacy

  Last week's episode of FX's hit show, Rescue Me, has generated a great deal of controversy, but how do the arguments stand up to scrutiny?

  Opinion in Video — by Bryan McKay — on Jun 29, 2006

• Movie Review: Blue Collar Comedy Tour

  With a host of talented funnymen, the Blue Collar Comedy Tour is grade-A entertainment.

  Review in Video — by Britt Gillette — on Jun 29, 2006

• Movie Review: A Christmas Story

  One of the best Christmas comedies ever made.

  Review in Video — by Britt Gillette — on Jun 29, 2006

• Ten Sequels I Would Love To See

  A list of ten sequels I would love to see. And if I was in charge, what they'd be about.

  Opinion in Video — by The Jay — on Jun 29, 2006

• No Happy Ending for This Family's Extreme Makeover Home Edition

  The ABC home-building reality TV show builds a home for five orphans who are later evicted by the family who took them in.

  News in Video — by Justene Adamec — on Jun 29, 2006

• Movie Review: A Beautiful Mind

  Ron Howard's masterpiece is an eternal testament to the beauty of the human mind and the durability of the human spirit.

  Review in Video — by Britt Gillette — on Jun 29, 2006

• Paul Haggis, Bobby Moresco, David Shore Among Humanitas Prize Winners

  The annual screenwriter's award recognizes film and TV writers. Eleven winners in all were announced.

  News in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Jun 29, 2006

• TV Review: Entourage Episode Three - Season Three

  It's hard for a newcomer to settle into an established configuration. According to Turtle and Drama, four is the perfect number

  Review in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on Jun 29, 2006

• DVD Review: Blood Bath

  A silly grindhouse goof which allows me immediately to refer to the first song on Carter USM's album Worry Bomb.

  Review in Video — by Steve Carlson — on Jun 29, 2006

• Movie Review: Superman Returns

  Yet another disappointing blockbuster, following X-Men 3 and M:I 3. Director Bryan Singer doesn't quite save the day.

  Review in Video — by Triniman — on Jun 29, 2006

• DVD Review: The Warriors Ultimate Director's Cut

  Dated, campy, and not exactly entertaining.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jun 29, 2006

Gaming

• New Xbox Controller In The Works, Maybe

  MS might just be working on a new Xbox 360 controller, designed to be more simplistic and intuitive.

  News in Gaming — by Igniq — on Jun 29, 2006

• Gamecube Review: Cars

  The game that you're embarrased to play is a sleeper hit of the year.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Jun 29, 2006

Books

• Book Review: Far From the Madding Gerund by Mark Liberman and Geoffrey K. Pullum

  Popular blog The Language Log has been converted to dead tree format. And those trees did not die in vain.

  Review in Books — by Warren Kelly — on Jun 29, 2006

• My Reaction to the Latest Rowling Revelations

  Hogwarts is about to end. Could it also spell death for Harry Potter?

  Opinion in Books — by NancyGail — on Jun 29, 2006

• Book Review: The Scandal Of The Evangelical Conscience

  Freed from the pervasive distortions of leftist economic ideology, Sider’s corresponding message becomes even more clear and powerful.

  Review in Books — by Jordan J. Ballor — on Jun 29, 2006

• Book Review: We'll Always Have Paris: Sex and Love in the City of Light by John Baxter

  Ahhh... Paris, the city of passion. What could be more grand?

  Review in Books — by NancyGail — on Jun 29, 2006

Music

• Concert Review: Asylum Street Spankers with the Born Again Floozies, Indianapolis (June 22, 2006)

  The difference between watching Mass on TV and being in the cathedral with the priest is him personally placing the wafer on your tongue.

  Review in Music — by Al Barger — on Jun 29, 2006

• CD Reviews: Brad Mehldau - Love Sublime and House On Hill

  Darn. Double Darn.

  Review in Music — by SVF — on Jun 29, 2006

• Tom Petty is Not Suing The Red Hot Chili Peppers

  Tom Petty is letting it go. Maybe now we can all do the same...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jun 29, 2006

• Interview: Elias Reidy of Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

  "They make a point to come to us and talk to us about it, because it’s almost like we are messing with their music."

  Interview in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Jun 29, 2006

• CD Review: Hacienda Brothers - What's Wrong with Right

  Everything that a country-soul album should be.

  Review in Music — by Modern Pea Pod — on Jun 29, 2006

• CD Review: TV On The Radio - Return to Cookie Mountain

  Politics, epic-electic jams, and David Bowie: all on the second album from Brooklyn quintet TVOTR.

  Review in Music — by Jonathan Deamer — on Jun 29, 2006

• CD Reviews: NFD, Tommy Emmanuel, Dissection, Dirty Rig, and 3

  Another set of reviews done for your reading pleasure.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Jun 29, 2006

• Single Reviews: "Neil Young (Have You Forgotten?)" by Dr BLT versus "Let's Impeach the President" by Neil Young

  "Let's Impeach the President" works more effectively than it should, but Dr BLT has a better song.

  Review in Music — by Al Barger — on Jun 29, 2006

• CD Review: Boston - Boston and Don't Look Back Remastered

  Both albums have been superbly remastered and are highly recommended.

  Review in Music — by Cameron Graham — on Jun 29, 2006

• The Montreal Jazz Fest Pays Tribute to The Big Easy - June 28 to July 6

  The Festival will lend its support to Louisiana, more directly the people of New Orleans, showcasing the sounds and sentiments of The Big Easy!

  News in Music — by Annie — on Jun 29, 2006

• DVD/CD Review: Metalmania 2005

  Looking for a fist full of metal?

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 29, 2006

Culture

• Uncle Seth Podcast #11: Favorite Concert Moments

  From hidden whiskey to oxygen masks.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jay Moonah — on Jun 29, 2006

Sci/Tech

• HBO, Cinemax to Provide Movie Downloads ... Soon

  Is this the answer to illegal downloading?

  News in Sci/Tech — by Brian Garrepy — on Jun 29, 2006

• EV Owners Have Their Say, Part III: Miles by the Jolt -- How I Acquired an EV

  How I got the Force and how America lost its lead in the production of the electric vehicle.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Purple Tigress — on Jun 29, 2006

• EV Owners Have Their Say, Part II: How They Became EV-angelists

  Before the GM EV1, how did it all begin? EV owners reveal their initial EV experiences and what they see for the future.

  Interview in Sci/Tech — by Purple Tigress — on Jun 29, 2006

• EV Owners Have Their Say, Part I: Reviewing Who Killed the Electric Car?

  GM EV owners cheered and cried over Chris Paine's engrossing story about love, greed, politics, global warming, and the untimely death of a beloved car.

  Interview in Sci/Tech — by Purple Tigress — on Jun 29, 2006

Sports

• World Cup Refs: Could Technology Help Them?

  Every team has been a victim of poor officiating. And the beneficiary of poor officiating.

  News in Sports — by Q Bit — on Jun 29, 2006