September 13, 2006 Archive

Sports

• RJ's NFL Picks - Week Two

  Who Dares Challenge Me?

  News in Sports — by RJ Elliott — on Sep 13, 2006

• Francisco Liriano Done For The Season

  In the third inning of his return from the disabled list, the Twins' Liriano felt pain in his arm. Not a good sign.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Sep 13, 2006

• Putting Sports -- And Sportswriting -- In Perspective

  Heroics are performed many places in this country. A gridiron and baseball diamond are no such places.

  Opinion in Sports — by Zach Baker — on Sep 13, 2006

• A Whirlwind Day at the 2006 U.S. Open

  For those of us who relish the Open, the treat is to see the journeymen up close.

  Opinion in Sports — by Jerry Balsam — on Sep 13, 2006

Politics

• Why Can't Democrats Vote Without Problems?

  Unfortunately, this seems to be a growing problem with Democrats who would rather scream "voter fraud" and "disenfranchised" than actually...

  Opinion in Politics — by Big Dog — on Sep 13, 2006

• Tony Tells Tale of Terrorist Ties

  Tony Snow both denies a connection and confirms a connection in the same press conference.

  Opinion in Politics — by Brad Schader — on Sep 13, 2006

• Air America to File for Bankruptcy

  Air America Radio will file for bankruptcy protection Friday after a long and controversial history.

  News in Politics — by John Bambenek — on Sep 13, 2006

• Bush Announces Vision Of “Third Awakening”, An Apocalyptic Fight Between Good And Evil… God Help Us All

  George Bush's dangerous vision for the future of our country involves a re-awakening of religous zealotry.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jet Gardner — on Sep 13, 2006

• A Once Mighty Nation Reduced To The Size Of The Pea That Is George Bush’s Brain

  We can choose to be small -- like George Bush. Or big -- like real Americans.

  Opinion in Politics — by Adam Ash — on Sep 13, 2006

• 9/11 Blues

  In remembering 9/11, we must not forget the heroes... or the heels.

  Opinion in Politics — by Nicholas Stix — on Sep 13, 2006

Music

• Music Review: Robert Cray Band Live From Across the Pond

  Sure, Robert Cray plays to the crowd, but it's still a blues crowd.

  Review in Music — by Ray Ellis — on Sep 13, 2006

• Music DVD Review: Bob Brozman Live In Germany

  Listening to Bob Brozman play guitar is a wonder. Watching him play is a revelation.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 13, 2006

• Austin City Limits Music Festival Brought to Fans Via Webcast

  Webcasts and streaming Internet radio brings the Austin City Limits festival to your computer.

  News in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Sep 13, 2006

• Band Of The Week: Music Review - Aaron McMullan

  Aaron’s deep voice is subtly passionate in its soft, genteel melancholy. It smoulders with deep regret and unrequited lust.

  Review in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Sep 13, 2006

• Music Review: Score - Dream Theater

  A band like Dream Theater could not possibly exist, let alone flourish, for twenty years without being a crack live band.

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Sep 13, 2006

• Bootleg Country: Paul Simon - 02/14/87

  How a cheap record player taught me about serious music.

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Sep 13, 2006

• Music Review: Trio Beyond - Saudades

  Trio Beyond seeks to play some grand music while honoring the spirit of one volcanic organ trio: Tony Williams' Lifetime.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Sep 13, 2006

• Lupe Fiasco: The Best Album I've Ever Played Video Games To

  Lupe Fiasco has turned out the best (unofficial) rap album in years and I've got proof... sort of.

  Opinion in Music — by Adam Hoff — on Sep 13, 2006

• Music Review: Reel Big Fish - Our Live Album Is Better Than Your Live Album

  Fumo Verde says their “Live Album IS Better Than Your Live Album".

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Sep 13, 2006

• Concert Review: Kiss Me Krakow

  Imagine The Rolling Stones with a sort of southern influence being fronted by Kurt Cobain.

  Review in Music — by Mike Johnston — on Sep 13, 2006

• Joan Jett: Tonight Show Appearance, New Album and Free Song Download

  Put another dime in the jukebox and adjust for inflation. The '80s rock legend is back in action live and with a new album, "Sinner."

  News in Music — by Mike Johnston — on Sep 13, 2006

• New Album Releases, 9-15-2006: Bob Seger, Justin Timberlake, Los Lobos, Lionel Richie

  The devil, in league with the Anti-Christ's ruling committee, drives a hard bargain. The poor man's Wham doesn't stand a chance.

  News in Music — by Al Barger — on Sep 13, 2006

Video

• TV Review: Big Brother 7: All Stars - And The Winner Is...

  Reflecting back on the season and touching on the finale. It is what it is.

  Review in Video — by Jackie — on Sep 13, 2006

• Man Behind the Mob: An Interview With Peter Stormare of Prison Break

  There are so many ways to determine a man's worth... but what about the measure of a mobster?

  Interview in Video — by Hannah Yanega — on Sep 13, 2006

• Region 2 DVD Review: Jess Franco Double Bill Vol. 2 : Devil’s Island Lovers/Night Of The Assassin

  A double bill from Mr Franco, the doyen of crap moviemaking.

  Review in Video — by Ian Woolstencroft — on Sep 13, 2006

• The Rise and Rise of the Short Form: Art, Commerce or Ego

  Review in Video — by Haydn Shaughnessy — on Sep 13, 2006

• Presidents Nazarbayev and Bush to Bash Borat

  Kazakhstan is a day late and a Tenge short.

  Opinion in Video — by Diana Hartman — on Sep 13, 2006

• DVD Review: Duck Season

  The first serious contender for Film of the Year.

  Review in Video — by Steve Carlson — on Sep 13, 2006

• Movie Review: The Last Kiss

  Why is Zach Braff so appealing? I'm thinking: ooh-la-la-lips.

  Review in Video — by Jenifer Gonzales — on Sep 13, 2006

• Movie Review: Ten Canoes (2006)

  Is this really Australian cinema and country?

  Review in Video — by Jonathan Scanlan — on Sep 13, 2006

• DVD Review: Gerald McBoing Boing Vol. 1 & 2

  The series is aimed at children ages 2 years and up, and is a fair approximation of the audience that can tolerate it.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Sep 13, 2006

• TV Preview: The Class

  The Class fails.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 13, 2006

• TV Review: House - "Cane & Able"

  Both House the show and House the character are finally back this week.

  Review in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Sep 13, 2006

• TV Preview: Jericho

  CBS gets apocalyptic.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 13, 2006

• Terri Irwin Releases Details On Croc Hunter Memorial

  Crocoseum to host public memorial service for conservationist, TV personality Steve Irwin.

  News in Video — by Joan Hunt — on Sep 13, 2006

• "Prankster" Filmmaker Rémy Belvaux, 1967-2006

  Assisting in the cream pie ambush of Bill Gates in 1999, Belvaux also devoted attention to other acts of misconduct.

  News in Video — by Steven W. — on Sep 13, 2006

Culture

• Montreal Gunman Opens Fire On College Students

  One gunman is reported dead, with a possible second still at large, following a shooting rampage at a downtown Montreal college.

  News in Culture — by Annie — on Sep 13, 2006

• America's Ultimate Hate Crime?

  Is freedom of religion used to allow child abuse in America or do we believe that gay children aren't human?

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Rothstein — on Sep 13, 2006

• Anna Nicole Smith: Her Life-As-Farce Turns Tragic

  News in Culture — by Eric Olsen — on Sep 13, 2006

• Erratic Psychotherapist With a Bad Temper, Uranus Transit to Stellium in Virgo: Astrology-Based Advice

  Dear Elsa, I’m on this roller coaster ride, trying not to be flung out!

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Sep 13, 2006

• Day By Day for September 13, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for September 13, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Sep 13, 2006

• Communication: Is Anybody Listening?

  Communication has become a one-way street where my way or the highway is the byword.

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 13, 2006

• Doris Phillips Kidnapping Suspect Born in the U.S.A.

  Suspect Miguel Arciba has been arrested, and may have unwittingly confessed to the murder of the aunt of NBC Dateline anchor Stone Phillips.

  News in Culture — by Nicholas Stix — on Sep 13, 2006

• Fans Blamed For Stingray Deaths In News Headlines, PETA Jumps To Bash Irwin

  Steve Irwin's fans are being wrongly blamed for dead stingrays found after Irwin was killed by one last week. PETA ups the ante with criticism of dead.

  News in Culture — by Joan Hunt — on Sep 13, 2006

Tastes

• Study Finds Chocolate Does Good Things For You

  Chocolate joins tea and grape juice in the new science of flavonols and their benefits to the body. Enjoy!

  News in Tastes — by Howard Dratch — on Sep 13, 2006

Gaming

• Gear Review: Datel Headset Adapter for Xbox 360

  The perfect adapter you never knew you needed. Until you need one.

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Sep 13, 2006

• Gear Review: DecalGirl Xbox 360 Skins

  "There is no spoon."

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Sep 13, 2006

• PSP Review: Madden NFL 07

  Madden on the PSP goes deep... and it's caught in the endzone for six.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Sep 13, 2006

• Mac Game Review: Sid Meier's Civilization IV

  Civilization 4 will have you addicted after the first hour of playing... possibly sooner.

  Review in Gaming — by Cameron Graham — on Sep 13, 2006

Books

• Book Review: The Beatrice Letters (A Series of Unfortunate Events) by Lemony Snicket

  With the approach of The End, some thoughts on The Beatrice Letters, and the Series of Unfortunate Events in general.

  Opinion in Books — by Bonnie — on Sep 13, 2006