July 16, 2006 Archive

Sports

• The Ramble: Michelle Wie, Cowboy Gets Shot, The Mitchell Investigation, Barry Bonds And Other Random Musings

  Nobody issues better random musings, to a smaller audience, than I.

  News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on Jul 16, 2006

• Zidane, Similar Athletes Should Have Great Concentration

  My rambling on the Zidane head butt fiasco.

  Opinion in Sports — by Gautam Dev — on Jul 16, 2006

• My First Press Pass: Dayton Dragons vs. Clinton LumberKings

  The Sandwasher was given VIP access? Was he able to handle the stress, or did he choke under the pressure?

  Review in Sports — by M.D. Sandwasher — on Jul 16, 2006

Books

• Book Review: The Central Liberal Truth: How Politics Can Change a Culture and Save it From Itself by Lawrence E. Harrison

  I was sadly reminded of the general inefficacy of, in particular, US aid.

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Jul 16, 2006

• Children's Book Review: The Legend of Hong Kil Dong, The Robin Hood of Korea, by Anne Sibley O'Brien

  Why not a Korean version of Robin Hood?

  Review in Books — by Roberta Rosenberg — on Jul 16, 2006

• Book Review: Watchdogs of Democracy? - Helen Thomas

  I would recommend to teachers, to non-history lovers, and to those who want a quick read to go through Watchdogs of Democracy?.

  Review in Books — by Matthew Milam — on Jul 16, 2006

• Book Review: Superman: The Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel

  An entertaining look at the friends and foes of the Man of Steel, updated with the latest adventures

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

• Book Review: Crafty TV Writing: Thinking Inside the Box by Alex Epstein

  For anyone from armchair critic to pro writer, this book is likely to prove a fascinating peek inside the box.

  Review in Books — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Jul 16, 2006

Video

• TV Review: Making the Rounds at General Hospital -- It All Comes Down To Carly

  Whether we're talking about Max's puppy-dog like crush, Patrick's lustful desires, or Rick's embedded hate, it was all about Carly.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Jul 16, 2006

• TV News: Pirates on USA, Krause on Sci-Fi, and Daughtry Gets Signed

  Pirates sequel gets scooped up by USA, Peter Krause goes Sci-Fi, Daughtry gets signed, and Heigl isn't nominated.

  News in Video — by Film Laureate — on Jul 16, 2006

• TV Review: Never Judge A Show By Its Pilot - Psych

  Holmes and Watson, but without the fog.

  Review in Video — by Tony Figueroa — on Jul 16, 2006

• Movie Preview: The U.S. vs. John Lennon

  A controversial new film documentary examines the U.S. Government's efforts to silence Lennon's antiwar message, and draws striking parallels to the present.

  News in Video — by Glen Boyd — on Jul 16, 2006

Politics

• Voter ’06 Congressional Election Intentions: Keep Your Tea Leaves Handy

  The upcoming Congressional elections are considered among the most critical in modern history--and no one has a clue to what will drive voter behavior.

  News in Politics — by Mark Schannon — on Jul 16, 2006

• Satire: Canadian Politics - The Case Of The Missing Opposition, Part Two

  ...our politicians were actually becoming politicians.

  Satire in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 16, 2006

• Grim Satire: U.S. President Offers Prayers For Honolulu After North Korea Commits Suicide

  What would happen if North Korea bluffed its way into a corner tomorrow over half a billion tons of rice?

  Satire in Politics — by Jet Gardner — on Jul 16, 2006

Music

• CD Review: Joshua Radin - We Were Here

  The music world has been clamoring for someone to replace Elliott Smith after his tragic death in 2003.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Jul 16, 2006

• CD Review: The Wishlist - Life's Design of Mind

  An EP of date music from Texas -- with an edge.

  Review in Music — by Ray Ellis — on Jul 16, 2006

• EP Review: The Blood Brothers - Love Rhymes With Hideous Car Wreck

  The most striking thing about The Blood Brothers is that the band features two lead vocals, Jordan Blilie and Johnny Whitney.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Jul 16, 2006

• CD Review: Bludgeon - World Controlled

  Bludgeon is definitely a band to listen to when you want to work out some anger, or just work out.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 16, 2006

• Avril Lavigne Weds Sum41 Frontman Whibley - Pseudo-Punkers Weep

  News in Music — by Dawn Olsen — on Jul 16, 2006

• CD Review: Body Count - Murder 4 Hire

  The pioneering band who gave you "Cop Killer," and spawned a slew of wannabees from Korn to Limp Bizkit is back. With A Vengeance.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Jul 16, 2006

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

  Producer Rick Rubin properly bookends the legacy of The Man In Black with the sad and beautiful final chapter in the great American Recordings series.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Jul 16, 2006

Gaming

• PS2 Review: Eagle Eye Golf (EU)

  Let's go out CLUBBING! We'll have a BALL! *Ugh, horrible punnage... I'm now feeling a bit GREEN*

  Review in Gaming — by Andrew Ogier — on Jul 16, 2006

• Xbox Live Arcade Review: Frogger

  Typical drivers swerve to miss the animal in the middle of the road. These nutjobs aim for the little thing.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Jul 16, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Microsoft Opens Then Closes Private Folder

  A useful, if limited, software tool, shuttered due to the whining of ignorant critics.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Phillip Winn — on Jul 16, 2006

Culture

• Jury Finds Both For and Against Michael Jackson in Lawsuit

  The naivete defense didn't work this time - juror calls both Jackson and plaintiff "sleazeballs."

  News in Culture — by Eric Olsen — on Jul 16, 2006

• Day By Day for July 16, 2006

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

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