July 11, 2006 Archive

Politics

• Americans Are Stupid, By Ismail Haniyeh

  Jihad Journalism reached new highs today with the publication of a hate-filled diatribe by terrorist PM Haniyeh in the Washington Post.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dr Politico — on Jul 11, 2006

• Satire: Pentagon Announces Final Destruction Of Israel To Commence January 1, 2021

  Transferring Israel to the American Southwest may be the only workable solution to peace in the middle east.

  Satire in Politics — by Jet Gardner — on Jul 11, 2006

• Satire: Canadian Politics -- The Case Of The Missing Opposition Parties

  Canada was going to sleep easier knowing I was taking the case of the missing opposition parties.

  Satire in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 11, 2006

• Breaking News: Mumbai Rocked By Seven Blasts

  This is reminiscent of the Bombay blasts of 1993, when thirteen bombs exploded all over the city, claiming over 250 lives.

  News in Politics — by temporal — on Jul 11, 2006

• A Dormant US Emboldens N. Korea

  Amid missile launches and hostile rhetoric, President Bush has wrongly opted for the diplomatic path in dealing with North Korea.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dr Politico — on Jul 11, 2006

Music

• Syd Barrett Dies at Age 60 and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Syd Barrett passes on, Paul McCartney auctions first guitar, and The Killers set a release date in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Jul 11, 2006

• Interview: DJ Logic

  Everything Is Sound With DJ Logic

  Interview in Music — by Earvolution — on Jul 11, 2006

• DVD Review: Pink Floyd - Pulse

  Pink Floyd's classic concert is finally released to DVD. It is a standout presentation and sets a new bar for concert films.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Jul 11, 2006

• Syd Barrett Dies at 60 - The Madcap Laughs No More

  Pink Floyd founder, psychedelic visionary, and the original acid victim.

  News in Music — by Eric Olsen — on Jul 11, 2006

• CD Review: Bakithi Kumalo - Transmigration

  Fumo Verde says, Transmigration has well-played music technically, but it has no soul, no spirit that keeps you listening and wanting to hear more.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Jul 11, 2006

• CD Review: Sound Team - Movie Monster

  Unfortunately, for accompanying various inane activities, Sound Team's latest would work just fine.

  Review in Music — by Modern Pea Pod — on Jul 11, 2006

• Overlooked Alternatives: New Releases for July 11, 2006

  New stuff from Thom Yorke, Muse, Sufjan Stevens, Kaada, and of course Pink Floyd's Pulse DVD.

  News in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Jul 11, 2006

• CD Review: Johnny Cash - American V: A Hundred Highways

  Like all great art, American V entertains, enlightens and inspires.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Jul 11, 2006

• CD Review: José González Veneer

  José González's music is a rare gem, one that should appeal to young urban hipsters as well as aging baby boomers.

  Review in Music — by Miss Hipstah — on Jul 11, 2006

• CD Review: Umbrellas - Illuminare

  Umbrellas create extraordinarily lush, powerful waves of melody which wash over you with the delicate calm of an ebb tide.

  Review in Music — by Larry Sakin — on Jul 11, 2006

Sports

• Isiah Thomas Could Be A Better Coach Than You Think

  Isiah Thomas is no Larry Brown, but he is no Tim Floyd either.

  News in Sports — by David Barbour — on Jul 11, 2006

• World Cup: Zidane Crisis Management

  Zinedine Zidane's 111th minute head but on an Italian defender cast a shadow on his career, but the sun can still rise at dusk.

  Opinion in Sports — by John Guilfoil — on Jul 11, 2006

• Federer Makes it Fourth Time Lucky in Spectacular Final

  Roger Federer claims his fourth successive Wimbledon title.

  News in Sports — by Lawntennisnews — on Jul 11, 2006

Video

• DVD Review: The Garden

  The battle for good and evil comes downhome to the farm.

  Review in Video — by ILoz Zoc — on Jul 11, 2006

• Movie Review: The Mechanik (aka The Russian Specialist)

  Dolph Lundgren turns auteur, kicks off the universe, and manipulates time.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Fleming — on Jul 11, 2006

• DVD Review: The Devil's Sword

  A hilarious, off-the-wall classic that should have fans of bizarre cinema salting their popcorn with tears of joy.

  Review in Video — by Brian K — on Jul 11, 2006

• The Most Underrated Black Sitcoms

  The best of the post-Cosby Show black sitcoms that did not get the praise and/or success they deserved.

  Opinion in Video — by Sterfish — on Jul 11, 2006

• DVD Review: Revengers Tragedy

  Bold, genre-mixing update of a 1606 revenge play.

  Review in Video — by Ken Molay — on Jul 11, 2006

• Box Office Update for 7/7-7/9: Pirates Plunders the Record Books

  Amazing, Johnny Depp sails the Black Pearl into the record books.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 11, 2006

• DVD Pick of the Week: Pink Floyd - Pulse

  Not much to speak of, but there is always one must-have each week.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 11, 2006

• TV Review: Hell's Kitchen - Episode 5

  Cooking like donkeys? Will any of these frycooks become a chef?

  Review in Video — by Jackie — on Jul 11, 2006

• Movie Review: The Devil Wears Prada

  It cannot be denied that Meryl Streep is a great actress, and she sets out to prove it once more with a delightfully devious new role.

  Review in Video — by Neil Miller — on Jul 11, 2006

Culture

• Lindsay Lohan Promotes ProActiv, But May Prefer Coke

  Lindsay Lohan reportedly paid $2 million for promoting anti-acne product, but perhaps she should bill Colombia for free promotion of its biggest export.

  News in Culture — by Dawn Olsen — on Jul 11, 2006

• BCRadio Podcast - July 10, 2006

  Pirates of the Caribbean, Global Warming, and Truth or Dare.

  Opinion in Culture — by Josh Hathaway — on Jul 11, 2006

• Is My Boyfriend Cheating? Scorpio Rising, 8th House Sun: Astrology-Based Advice

  Hi Elsa, I have had a gut feeling my live-in boyfriend is cheating on me.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Jul 11, 2006

• Day By Day for July 11, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for July 11, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Jul 11, 2006

• The Not-Quite-Sunday Funnies

  This Week: Immigration Policies, Child Stars, and Barney's Last Day.

  Satire in Culture — by Annie — on Jul 11, 2006