August 16, 2006 Archive

Sports

• Cincinnati Reds On Mission To Collect Every Reliever Known To Man

  With the Reds' acquisition of journeyman pitcher Scott Schoeneweis, their patchwork collection is nearly complete.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 16, 2006

Politics

• Should Condi Rice Resign?

  The blame for the diplomatic nightmare that is Resolution 1701 must rest squarely on the shoulders of Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice.

  Opinion in Politics — by Rick Moran — on Aug 16, 2006

• Hezbollah Declares Victory, Clueless Inhabitants Celebrate Amidst the Ruins

  If the war between Israel and Hezbollah was a victory for the latter, residents of Lebanon should hope they never see what defeat looks like.

  Opinion in Politics — by Greg Strange — on Aug 16, 2006

• Satire: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: The Blogger of Doom

  The Iranian president is now blogging, but the message contained should send chills down the backs of every citizen of the peace-loving Western nations.

  Satire in Politics — by Mark Schannon — on Aug 16, 2006

• The New McGovernism

  Newly resurgent radical liberals are reasserting control over the Democratic party and have zero tolerance for dissent.

  Opinion in Politics — by Drew McKissick — on Aug 16, 2006

• Satire: Pervez Musharraf’s Independence Day Address to Pakistan

  A speech that Pakistan's dictator ought to make but never would.

  Satire in Politics — by Mayank Austen Soofi — on Aug 16, 2006

Culture

• Just Throw the Small Ones Back

  I cannot believe I must defend her, but just let Britney Spears fade away already.

  Opinion in Culture — by Brad Schader — on Aug 16, 2006

• Mid-Week Market Rag

  John Guilfoil's weekly look at the stock market and how public relations affects stock prices.

  News in Culture — by John Guilfoil — on Aug 16, 2006

• Singer Boy George Reports for Community Service

  Exercise in humility goes bad: George mouths off to reporters while sweeping the streets.

  News in Culture — by So Infatuated Girl — on Aug 16, 2006

• Blogcritics Editors' Picks: August 9 through August 15

  The best of the week past, Viva Las Vegas edition!

  News in Culture — by Lisa McKay — on Aug 16, 2006

• Movie Review: Little Miss Sunshine

  Faster than you can say "what an excuse for family bonding through heartwarmingly ridiculous episodic encounters with perfect strangers!" -- the film is off and running.

  Review in Culture — by David Winchell — on Aug 16, 2006

• Suspect Arrested in JonBenet Ramsey Case

  Suspect arrested in Bangkok in the JonBenet Ramsey murder.

  News in Culture — by John Guilfoil — on Aug 16, 2006

• UK-Washington Flight Diverted to Boston After "Passenger Disturbance"

  United officials are maintaining that there is no indication that there is any terrorist connection with this incident at this time.

  News in Culture — by Eric Berlin — on Aug 16, 2006

• Too Late To Find Love and Marry? Pisces Moon: Astrology-Based Advice

  Dear Elsa, I’m really feeling depressed with my life.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Aug 16, 2006

• Day By Day for August 16, 2006

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

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

Sci/Tech

• The Enterprise Software Consolidation Jigsaw Puzzle: Customers Beware

  Only a few acquisitions in the enteprise software space makes sense.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Sadagopan S — on Aug 16, 2006

• Twelve Planets Announcement Is Sure To Delight Astronomers And Confound Astrologers

  Backyard astronomers and astrologers alike are bound to welcome the announcement of three new planets in our solar system!

  News in Sci/Tech — by Jet Gardner — on Aug 16, 2006

• Adobe Flex 2: Taking Flash Where No Flash App Has Gone Before

  The adoption of this framework and programming model will take time, and be based on community support and ease of integration with existing applications.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Aaman Lamba — on Aug 16, 2006

• The World Gets Flatter, My Internet Gets Broker, And Google Gets More Big Brotherer

  When I was a kid it was "I Want My MTV." Today, I want my WiFi!

  News in Sci/Tech — by Eric Berlin — on Aug 16, 2006

Music

• EP Review: Stephen Langston

  An alternative that's not... alternative?

  Review in Music — by Warren Kelly — on Aug 16, 2006

• Satriani and Vai Join Forces In Benefit Concert For Sick A&R Legend

  Guitarists Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Scott Henderson, and Steve Lukather are holding a benefit concert for friend and A&R legend Cliff Cultreri.

  News in Music — by Daniel M. Harrison — on Aug 16, 2006

• New Album Releases, 8-15-2006 - Christina Aguilera, Trace Adkins

  In parts of this Christina Aguilera's trying to make like Fiona Apple. Be afraid. Be very afraid.

  News in Music — by Al Barger — on Aug 16, 2006

• Single Review: "I H8 U" - Spitshine

  It has the kind of gritty, in your face feeling to it that would make the NYC punk rock crowd happy.

  Review in Music — by Mike Johnston — on Aug 16, 2006

• Music Review: Living Life Backwards: The Best Of Pete Brown

  Poetic justice for Pete Brown - the cat that got the Cream and then some.

  Review in Music — by Sid Smith — on Aug 16, 2006

• Single Review: Guster - "Satellite"

  Ryan Miller's wistful vocal is the perfect instrument for delivering this plaintive melody.

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 16, 2006

• CD Reviews: Deadstar Assembly, Kottak, Vaeda, and Blackmore's Night

  Marty's Musical Meltdown delivers more metal madness.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Aug 16, 2006

• August Music Mixtape

  Every month I pack new songs into one smooth blend. This month, new DJ Shadow, Cut Chemist, and Justin Timberlake.

  Opinion in Music — by Chip Ross — on Aug 16, 2006

Video

• TV Preview: Who Wants To Be A Superhero?

  Do you have what it takes for Stan Lee to give you immortality?

  News in Video — by Cara de Pescado — on Aug 16, 2006

• DVD Review: Hong Kong Phooey - The Complete Series

  Hong Kong Phooey is now available on DVD, which might be good news for anyone with small children, and perhaps unimportant to anyone older.

  Review in Video — by David R Perry — on Aug 16, 2006

• Win Outrageous Prizes from Godzilla

  Godzilla wants to show you his hometown.

  News in Video — by Cara de Pescado — on Aug 16, 2006

• Interview: Generation Fear - The Seasonal Business of Scaring You

  Why is our current generation so fascinated with fear? This documentary aims to find out.

  Interview in Video — by ILoz Zoc — on Aug 16, 2006

• DVD Review: Gram Parsons Fallen Angel

  Even with its warts and all portrayal it does nothing to diminish his musical accomplishments.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 16, 2006

• Big Brother 7: All Stars - Live Feeds Report - Overnight Into Wednesday Morning 8/16

  What went on overnight in the Big Brother All Stars house? Get the scoop from the live feeds right here - spoilers abound!

  News in Video — by Jackie — on Aug 16, 2006

• The Trailer Park: The Illusionist

  The first of two upcoming films with magician themes is about to reach theaters.

  Opinion in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 16, 2006

• Thoughts on Ally McBeal - Ally on Sex and the Single Life (1997) - Do Feminists Have Legs?

  She was no great role model, she was just a great role.

  Opinion in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Aug 16, 2006

• Big Brother 7: All Stars - Live Feeds Report - Tuesday All Day Into The Night 8/15

  What way is the eviction vote leaning this minute? It may change in the next minute. Spoilers from the Big Brother 7: All Stars live feeds!

  News in Video — by Jackie — on Aug 16, 2006

• The Trailer Park: Accepted

  Will Steve Pink's directorial debut provide some end-of-summer laughs?

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 16, 2006

• Movie Review: Evil Dead 2

  If you like quality cheese with your popcorn, Evil Dead 2 is the flick for you.

  Review in Video — by Brad Schader — on Aug 16, 2006

Books

• Book Review: Trump University Real Estate 101

  Get pumped to make big money in real estate with The Donald (well, sort of).

  Review in Books — by Justin McHenry — on Aug 16, 2006

• Book Review: Field Notes from a Catastrophe by Elizabeth Kolbert

  A reporter's highly readable account of the role of mankind in climate change and its effects.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Aug 16, 2006

• Was the Most Celebrated Heroine of Literature Really Beautiful?

  What did Jane Austen's Elizabeth Bennet look like? Were her teeth shapely? Were here eyes deep enough? Oh, was she actually ugly?

  Opinion in Books — by Mayank Austen Soofi — on Aug 16, 2006

Gaming

• PSP Review: Tomb Raider Legend

  Hidden subtitle on the box: Killer Control Scheme from the depths of Hell!

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