August 30, 2006 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Suse Linux by Chris Brown

  Have you been itching to try Suse Linux but didn't know how to get started? Try this book for a pain-free experience.

  Review in Books — by Raoul Pop — on Aug 30, 2006

• Confessions of a Hired Gun: Being Bulletproof

  There are two methods of writing: talk about it or do it.

  Opinion in Books — by Ray Ellis — on Aug 30, 2006

• Interview With Carolyn Parkhurst, Author of Lost and Found

  "I always have this sense of, 'Uh oh, they’re talking about it like it’s a real book.'"

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Aug 30, 2006

• Book Review: Messenger of Truth by Jacqueline Winspear

  This will almost certainly be remembered as one of the best mysteries of the year.

  Review in Books — by Mysterious Reviews — on Aug 30, 2006

• Hyperion Gives Voice To Women's Issues

  Hyperion imprint Voice will have a decidedly anti-chick-lit focus.

  News in Books — by Anna Creech — on Aug 30, 2006

• Book Review: DreadfulWater Shows Up by Thomas King

  Do yourself a favour: pick up this book, sit back all comfortable like, and listen to a good story.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 30, 2006

• Book Review: Digging to America by Anne Tyler

  Every few years, Anne Tyler satisfies fans with her consistently fine, beautifully detailed novels.

  Review in Books — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Aug 30, 2006

• Book Review: School Days by Robert B. Parker

  Spenser. He cracks wise, he cracks heads, he cracks the case.

  Review in Books — by Tony Dalmyn — on Aug 30, 2006

Video

• Movie Review: Unfaithfully Yours

  Review in Video — by Mat Brewster — on Aug 30, 2006

• TV Review: Rescue Me Is In Need Of Rescuing Next Season

  Rescue Me, while good, certainly needs to strive harder for greatness.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 30, 2006

• Emmy Awards '06: Best and Worst Dressed

  The highs and lows of this year's Emmy red carpet fashion.

  Opinion in Video — by Film Laureate — on Aug 30, 2006

• DVD Review: Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World

  Note that the title says "looking for," not "finding."

  Review in Video — by Steve Carlson — on Aug 30, 2006

• Movie Review: Factotum

  More Oscar buzz surrounding Matt Dillon's newest endeavor.

  Review in Video — by Film School Rejects — on Aug 30, 2006

• Big Brother 7: All Stars - Live Feeds Report - Tuesday Into Wednesday Morning 8/30

  How is Danielle taking her nomination? Check in on the latest spoilers from within the Big Brother house!

  News in Video — by Jackie — on Aug 30, 2006

• The 2006 Emmys: Jack Bauer Takes His Award to the Office

  Did your favorite show get upset? Read and see!

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Aug 30, 2006

• Movie Review: Invincible

  This Disney film stars Mark Wahlberg as Vince Papale who joined the Philadelphia Eagles during open tryouts in the 1970s.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Aug 30, 2006

• NBC and Kutcher Set to Crash Weddings for Reality Series

  Would you want actors crashing your wedding? Kutcher and friends count on it.

  News in Video — by Eric Olsen — on Aug 30, 2006

• The Trailer Park: Crank

  The Transporter on crack.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 30, 2006

• Movie Review: The Perfect Man

  The perfect movie for mothers and daughters!

  Review in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Aug 30, 2006

• Movie Review: Chinatown

  Critic Matthew Alexander takes a look at Roman Polanski's classic slice of film noir.

  Review in Video — by Film School Rejects — on Aug 30, 2006

• Movie Review: The Downside of The Upside of Anger

  Decent acting goes unsupported by a weak screenplay.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 30, 2006

• Movie Review: Beerfest

  Ever wondered what would happen if drunken college kids wrote a screenplay and directed a film starring all of their friends?

  Review in Video — by Film School Rejects — on Aug 30, 2006

• TV Review: Carnivàle

  The character of, and characters in, Carnivale.

  Review in Video — by Tim Taylor — on Aug 30, 2006

• TV Review: Entourage Season Finale

  Every which way but lucid.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 30, 2006

• DVD Review: The Odd Couple: Season One

  Felix Unger was asked to remove himself from his place of residence. This request came from his wife.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Aug 30, 2006

Gaming

• Nintendo DS Review: Break 'Em All

  Ball meet Paddle, then say hello to Bricks.

  Review in Gaming — by Jason Westhaver — on Aug 30, 2006

• Xbox 360 Review: N3 Ninety-Nine Nights (EU)

  Leave your brain at the door and you'll have a good time.

  Review in Gaming — by Andrew Ogier — on Aug 30, 2006

Culture

• One Year Later: Rebuilding The Culture of New Orleans

  Returning the music to New Orleans is part of returning the soul to the city.

  News in Culture — by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 30, 2006

• Satire: Rumsfeld and Cheney Questioned About Polygamist Warren Jeffs

  Update: Evangelist taken into custody at the scene of Jeffs' arrest.

  Satire in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Aug 30, 2006

• Travel Photo Essay: Dreaming of Rajasthan, India

  Amber Palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan, is a wonderful combination of brute strength and delicate beauty.

  Opinion in Culture — by Sujatha Bagal — on Aug 30, 2006

• Axioms of The Quitstay

  If you don't like when you boot your computer in Safe Mode, then why do so with your life?

  Opinion in Culture — by Mark Sahm — on Aug 30, 2006

• Chitral: A Bloody History and a Glorious Geography

  The remoteness of this district of Pakistan has left it undeveloped in spite of grand natural beauty, hospitable people and a long history.

  Opinion in Culture — by S A J Shirazi — on Aug 30, 2006

• San Francisco Hit and Run Rampage by Afghan Man

  Eyewitnesses described it like watching Death Race 2000, or a video game in action.

  News in Culture — by Aaman Lamba — on Aug 30, 2006

• Organizing a Life, Documenting a Legacy

  I’ve written about this before to some extent anyway, and I find myself coming back around to the topic with yet more thoughts and ideas.

  Opinion in Culture — by Sadi Ranson-Polizzotti — on Aug 30, 2006

• Day By Day for August 30, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for August 30, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Aug 30, 2006

• Perfumery As Artistry: Eau de Armpit, Anyone?

  Perfumes, sometimes, aren't just about smelling nice, and some bottled up scents can even be revolutionary or thought-provoking.

  Opinion in Culture — by Raquel Laneri — on Aug 30, 2006

Sci/Tech

• The Healthy Skeptic: Debunking the Myth of Whole Body Vibration Training and the Hypergravity Platform

  The Hypergravity platform: More whole body vibration nonsense.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Sal Marinello — on Aug 30, 2006

• Free and Legal Music Downloads Coming Soon... Sorta

  Universal Music and SpiralFrog announce free downloads - for a price.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Ray Ellis — on Aug 30, 2006

• Google vs. Microsoft: The Data War

  Microsoft and Google are locked in mortal combat for the right to reach your browser with advertisements.

  News in Sci/Tech — by John Guilfoil — on Aug 30, 2006

• It's Not Nice to Fool With Mother Nature

  Scientists are discovering more and more about the tricks she has up her sleeve.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Diana Hartman — on Aug 30, 2006

Music

• Onstage Altercation Punctuates End of Poison Tour

  End of the road or just tour fatigue?

  News in Music — by Eric Olsen — on Aug 30, 2006

• Christina Aguilera Launches New Clear Channel Service and Advocate Cover

  Christina Aguilera is the first artist to premiere Clear Channel's new video on demand service.

  News in Music — by Film Laureate — on Aug 30, 2006

• Screaming Smart Phones and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Screaming phones, The Pogues and Tim Armstrong in today's music and tech news update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Aug 30, 2006

• Enter to Win An Autographed Copy of Kenny Chesney's Live Those Songs Again

  Some are classic, some are extremely rare, a few now retired but the songs are from anywhere and everywhere he has been.

  News in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Aug 30, 2006

• Music Review: Cassie - Cassie

  What talent in Cassie warranted a record deal from anyone?

  Review in Music — by Matthew Milam — on Aug 30, 2006

• Interview/Music Review: Band of the Week - The Ruse

  I learned they had recorded it on a laptop in a closet, “With clothes on the floor and everything”.

  Interview in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Aug 30, 2006

• Music DVD Review: Dream Theater - Score

  An absolute must-have for fans of the prog masters.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 30, 2006

• Music Review: Girl Talk – Night Ripper

  Girl Talk has created a mashup fans dream.

  Review in Music — by Rebecca Wright — on Aug 30, 2006

• The Best Hip Hop of 2006... So Far

  Taking a stab at listing the eight best releases from the first eight months of the year.

  Opinion in Music — by Adam Hoff — on Aug 30, 2006

Politics

• Kevin Barrett is Not Alone

  Then they came for the professors...

  News in Politics — by Michael Gill — on Aug 30, 2006

• Security After Katrina: One Year Later

  Who's better off since Katrina?

  Opinion in Politics — by Jayson Harsin — on Aug 30, 2006