July 28, 2006 Archive

Politics

• What's NAFTA Really Protecting?

  The environmental business of our businesses is nobody's business but ours.

  Opinion in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 28, 2006

• How Will We Pay For Tax Cuts?

  They won't pay for themselves. That leaves spending cuts or tax increases -- or an ever-growing sea of debt.

  Opinion in Politics — by Sean Aqui — on Jul 28, 2006

• On Freedom – The Limitations of Personal Responsibility

  People always exist within a collective social context, so shouldn't we try to govern for one?

  Opinion in Politics — by Jonathan Scanlan — on Jul 28, 2006

• On the Road to the Ohio Governor's House, 2006: A Look at the Candidates

  The 2006 Gubernatorial election for the state of Ohio could easily be the most closely watched election of this year.

  News in Politics — by Chantal Stone — on Jul 28, 2006

• The Rise of Religious Extremism in Post-Saddam Iraq

  A look at how the religious landscape has changed since the war.

  Opinion in Politics — by Luke(y) Skinner — on Jul 28, 2006

• From Beirut To Jerusalem – A Whole New Disneyland

  Rice's Mid-East trip would be a laugh riot if real people weren't dying while half the people haven't a clue what to do and the rest don't care.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mayank Austen Soofi — on Jul 28, 2006

• Obsession With Israel is Crack Cocaine for Koranic Crazies

  Is the Zionist regime really the Islamic world's biggest problem? Or is irrational obsession over Israel a much more real and dangerous problem.

  Opinion in Politics — by Greg Strange — on Jul 28, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Microsoft Conference Call: Zune And Vista, Plus Problems And Controversy

  Zune will be a big money-loser, while Vista may never show up at all. IE7 and Small Business Server are raising eyebrows as well.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Phillip Winn — on Jul 28, 2006

• Google Supports Open Source with Google Code Project Hosting

  Google competes with SourceForge.net for hosting open source software projects with the new Google Code Project Hosting.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Engtech — on Jul 28, 2006

Music

• Previously Unreleased John Lennon Tracks to Feature in Documentary and The Daily Music and Tech News

  John Lennon, The Rolling Stones, and Evanescence make today's music and tech news update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Jul 28, 2006

• Band Of The Week: Attic Lights

  Any more rope and we're going to hang ourselves.

  Interview in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Jul 28, 2006

• Concert Review: Muse at Aragon in Chicago

  Better than Radiohead? The Muse guys are snapping at their heels for the mantle of best British rock act.

  Review in Music — by Curtis Swartzentruber — on Jul 28, 2006

• DVD/CD Review: Phish - Live In Brooklyn

  Phish releases another fine live set.

  Review in Music — by MuzikMan — on Jul 28, 2006

• The Friday Morning Listen - Tom Petty - Highway Companion

  It's the kind of record that isn't made often today.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Jul 28, 2006

• CD Review: The Lady and Mr. Johnson - Rory Block

  Rory Block has to be one of the finest acoustic slide blues players alive today.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 28, 2006

• CD Review: Queensryche - Operation: Mindcrime II

  This could easily have been titled Operation: Nostalgia Crime.

  Review in Music — by Brad Schader — on Jul 28, 2006

• New Album Releases, 7-25-2006 - Tom Petty, New York Dolls, Linda Rondstadt

  Tom Petty kicks ass and Linda Rondstadt makes a Cajun record, plus new New York Dolls album after 30 years.

  News in Music — by Al Barger — on Jul 28, 2006

• CD Review: Abby Travis - Glitter Mouth

  Abby Travis’ inscrutable musical gifts are beyond the reach of less discriminate music fans.

  Review in Music — by Larry Sakin — on Jul 28, 2006

Books

• Book Review: Jill by G.R. Spiecker

  A tract of dubious Catholocism masquerading as dubious fiction. The sin of bad writing is unpardonable.

  Review in Books — by David Barker — on Jul 28, 2006

• Book Review: Glasshouse by Charles Stross

  Charlie Stross again does what science fiction does best - using a vision and tale of humanity's future to also examine today's society.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Jul 28, 2006

Sports

• Major League Baseball's Assault On Fantasy Leagues

  Greed and fear are leading MLB into the sports equivalent of the Digital Rights Management debacle.

  News in Sports — by Sean Aqui — on Jul 28, 2006

• Pittsburgh Steelers Preseason Notes, Week One

  The Steelers report to training camp today at 6 p.m. eastern. Here's the inside scoop with America's defending champion.

  News in Sports — by Maddy Pumilia — on Jul 28, 2006

• Floyd Landis: Our Modern Day Ishmael Boorg

  The more I read about the Floyd Landis story, the more familiar it sounds to me.

  News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on Jul 28, 2006

Gaming

• Atari and Playlogic Announce Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales

  Atari signs global distribution deal with Playlogic for PC pirate game.

  News in Gaming — by Mark Buckingham — on Jul 28, 2006

• 360voice.com Gives Your Xbox 360 a Blog

  Everyone blogs these days, even my Xbox 360.

  News in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Jul 28, 2006

• Get Rewarded for Playing LocoRoco Demo

  Play the LocoRoco demo to get desktop pictures and sound files.

  News in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Jul 28, 2006

• PSP Firmware 2.8 and Game Demos Now Available

  Sony has added video podcast support, plus improved file naming. Also grab the new Mercury Meltdown demo.

  News in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Jul 28, 2006

Culture

• Why Does Pro Wrestling Suck So Much Right Now?

  If you're a professional wrestling fan, chances are you are thinking this to yourself anyway, but go ahead and say it: Wrestling sucks right now.

  Opinion in Culture — by Glen Boyd — on Jul 28, 2006

• Seeing Eye: Praise and Discipline

  Jared's training with a dog guide continues with learning the roles of praise and correction, plus more commentary.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jared Wright — on Jul 28, 2006

• Day By Day for July 28, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for July 28, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Jul 28, 2006

Video

• The Simpsons Clips Leaked

  The Simpsons leak sprung, then plugged, now sprung again.

  News in Video — by Jonathan Scanlan — on Jul 28, 2006

• Interview: Suzie Pollard, Dawn on The-N's new hit show Beyond the Break

  Only on Blogcritics, Suzie Pollard talks about what it's like to star on Beyond the Break.

  Interview in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Jul 28, 2006

• New Movie Releases and Box Office Predictions: Miami Vice, The Ant Bully, John Tucker Must Die

  Which of this weekend's wide releases will make Captain Jack walk the plank?

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 28, 2006

• Interview: Actress Tiffany Hines from Beyond the Break

  Tiffany Hines gives an exclusive interview and talks about her life playing Birdie Scott on Beyond the Break. Only available on Blogcritics!

  Interview in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Jul 28, 2006

• Film Noir Thursday #5 - Sunset Boulevard

  Sunset Boulevard is a successful noir with great lines and acting.

  Review in Video — by Cameron Graham — on Jul 28, 2006