September 17, 2006 Archive

Politics

• Calling A Spade A Spade

  It is amazing that people still believe that the Democratic party is concerned with diversity and freedom.

  Opinion in Politics — by Big Dog — on Sep 17, 2006

• Kinky Friedman Rolls the Dice and Tells the Truth in Texas

  Perhaps his risky strategy of telling the truth can send Rick Perry back to the family sheep farm.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Sep 17, 2006

Gaming

• PC Game Review: Reel Deal Slots - Mystic Forest

  Reel Deal Slots adds fantasy themed slots and video poker to five component gambling games from Phantom EFX.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Sep 17, 2006

Sports

• Marco Melandri Wins a Rain-Soaked Australian MotoGP

  Valentino Rossi closes the gap between Niki Hayden to just 21 points.

  News in Sports — by Ashleigh Charlesworth — on Sep 17, 2006

• NCAA Has No Moral Authority To Penalize Reggie Bush And USC

  NCAA should feel free to be a hyprocrite but they must not crucify Bush for not being Jesus.

  Opinion in Sports — by Q Bit — on Sep 17, 2006

Music

• Music Review: Not Life Threatening - Solomon

  This band is clearly the creature of Lenny Solomon, a folk and country musician with the soul of a poet.

  Review in Music — by Bob MacKenzie — on Sep 17, 2006

• Music Review: Teddybears - Soft Machine

  It is everything that pop music should be: funky, fresh, frolicsome, danceable and intelligent. It’s pop like only former punkrockers could make it.

  Review in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Sep 17, 2006

• Concert Review: Austin City Limits Music Festival 2006 - Day Two

  Ben Kweller stuffed a tampon up his nose.

  Review in Music — by Cara de Pescado — on Sep 17, 2006

• Music Preview: Fergie - The Dutchess

  Preview Fergie's new album The Dutchess, including the single "London Bridge".

  Review in Music — by Dillon Doyle — on Sep 17, 2006

• Music Review: The Monkees - The Monkees and More Of The Monkees (Reissues)

  "Hey, hey it’s the Monkees!"

  Review in Music — by MuzikMan — on Sep 17, 2006

Video

• This Week's TV Season Premieres Jam Up the Already-Crowded PVR

  It's going to be a busy week, for my PVR if not for me.

  Opinion in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Sep 17, 2006

• Movie Review: The Black Dahlia

  Uber-stylish, self-concious film noir.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 17, 2006

• The Black Dahlia: An Observation on the Movie Industry

  The Black Dahlia, or why I rarely attend movies.

  Opinion in Video — by refugeefromreason — on Sep 17, 2006

• DVD Review: With Friends Like These

  With Friends Like These is so bad that I would pay to have all copies burned.

  Review in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Sep 17, 2006

• TV Preview: Shark

  There's a familiar feeling to this show, but James Woods' performance makes it worth your while.

  Review in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Sep 17, 2006

• Movie Review: The Other

  The Gone With the Wind of creepy little kid movies.

  Review in Video — by Matt Bradshaw — on Sep 17, 2006

• TV Preview: The Amazing Race 10 - The Teams

  Sunday night, September 17, marks the premiere for The Amazing Race 10 on CBS. Get to know the teams and share your thoughts before the show!

  Review in Video — by Jackie — on Sep 17, 2006

Culture

• Finding Your Life Purpose (Part One)

  It’s important to realize your life purpose may not be adequately described in any job title. Still interested in looking?

  Opinion in Culture — by Laura Young — on Sep 17, 2006

• This Dog Doesn't Deserve the Pound

  Free Dog!

  Opinion in Culture — by Brad Schader — on Sep 17, 2006

• Know Thy Neighbour... Don't Kill Them

  It is far easier to try to kill someone than to get to know them.

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 17, 2006

• Day By Day for September 17, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for September 17, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Sep 17, 2006

Sci/Tech

• The Week in Web Content

  It's a content-driven future for Web 2.0.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Haydn Shaughnessy — on Sep 17, 2006

• The Phenomenon Called Indian Mobile Market Growth

  The Indian growth story looks very impressive and shows good promise of further advances.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Sadagopan S — on Sep 17, 2006

Books

• New Podcast: Jami Bernard, Author of The Incredible Shrinking Critic

  Jami Bernard, former film critic with The New York Daily News, discusses her new book on losing weight - very publicly.

  Interview in Books — by Ed Driscoll — on Sep 17, 2006

• Book Review: How to Succeed in Heaven Without Really Dying by Adam McDaniel

  A challenge for both mind and soul.

  Review in Books — by NancyGail — on Sep 17, 2006