September 24, 2006 Archive

Books

• Book Review: You Don't Need a Title to Be a Leader by Mark Sanborn

  This new book from the author of The Fred Factor could use a little more showing and a little less telling.

  Review in Books — by Adam Jusko — on Sep 24, 2006

• Book Review: The Ultimates by Mark Millar And Bryan Hitch

  When the world's on the brink of disaster, send for The Ultimates!

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Sep 24, 2006

• Book Review: The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor

  Thought you knew everything there was to know about Wonderland and a famous little girl called Alice? Guess again.

  Review in Books — by Snarkattack — on Sep 24, 2006

• Book Review: Coraline by Neil Gaiman, Illustrated by Dave McKean

  ... the main feeling that a child or adult reader will be left with is wonder. Which is how it should be whenever we finish a story.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 24, 2006

Music

• Music Review: Madeleine Peyroux - Half the Perfect World

  Peyroux offers different glimpses onto the many-faceted jewel that is love.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Sep 24, 2006

• Music Review: Iron Maiden - A Matter of Life and Death

  Rewards you with subsequent listens, this mature offering shows that Iron Maiden are still at the top of their game.

  Review in Music — by Triniman — on Sep 24, 2006

• Music Review: Metheny/Mehldau

  There isn't a track that I didn't like, and as we all know, that's hard to find these days.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Sep 24, 2006

• Music Review: Peter Bradley Adams – Gather Up

  This former member of eastmountainsouth pick up where the group left off, with his first alt-folksy solo release.

  Review in Music — by Rebecca Wright — on Sep 24, 2006

• Concert Review: Powerman 5000 w/ Pillowface, Trapnote, In Restraints 9/23/06

  PM5K tears it up again, Trapnote ain't no slouch either.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 24, 2006

• Music Review: Metheny Mehldau by Pat Metheny and Brad Mehldau

  As hoped, the musical collaboration of guitarist Pat Metheny and pianist Brad Mehldau produces delightful results.

  Review in Music — by Tim Gebhart — on Sep 24, 2006

• From Bob Dylan to Shania Twain to Alice Cooper: The One Big Secret to Popular Music Success

  Finally Revealed! Popular Music's Single Super Success Secret!

  Opinion in Music — by Jim O'Donnell — on Sep 24, 2006

• Interview: Noztra - "The Real King of New York"

  His fiery lyrics and style are backed by some of today's most influential industry executives.

  Interview in Music — by BlastBoogie — on Sep 24, 2006

• Music Review: Jerry Vivino - Walkin' With The Wazmo

  Jerry has built up his resume by appearing with such stars as Bruce Springsteen, Tony Bennett, James Taylor, Bette Midler...

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Sep 24, 2006

• Concert Review: Zero 7 at Webster Hall, NYC

  How can you not rave about being in the front row for a performance that exceeded expectations?

  Review in Music — by Mark Sahm — on Sep 24, 2006

Politics

• Satire: I Be The King, Ring a' Ding Ding

  Being president of these United States of America is the most bodacious job in the world. And I want it.

  Satire in Politics — by Mark Schannon — on Sep 24, 2006

• Rewriting History, Eight Months vs Eight Years

  In a new interview, Clinton appears to be squawking in outrage and trying to rewrite history.

  Opinion in Politics — by Big Dog — on Sep 24, 2006

Sports

• Loeb Takes Cyprus Win

  The championship is all but sealed for him.

  News in Sports — by Ashleigh Charlesworth — on Sep 24, 2006

• Capirossi Wins Making An All Italian Podium At The Japanese MotoGP

  Honda struggles to win at home track.

  News in Sports — by Ashleigh Charlesworth — on Sep 24, 2006

• Bundesliga Round-Up: Bayern Munich Takes The Lead

  A round up of this week's German Bundesliga competition.

  News in Sports — by Lawntennisnews — on Sep 24, 2006

• Australia Not Very Happy With Seniors

  Australian football isn't exactly a retirement home for the old folks in football according to the FFA.

  News in Sports — by Lawntennisnews — on Sep 24, 2006

Gaming

• PC Game Review: Reel Deal Casino - High Roller

  High Roller adds to the Phantom EFX gambling game series with great multiplayer options and some nice roleplaying elements.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Sep 24, 2006

• PC Game Review: CivCity - Rome

  CivCity: Rome is less Civilization and more SimCity

  Review in Gaming — by Jason Westhaver — on Sep 24, 2006

Video

• Movie Review: A Slight Case Of Murder

  The antihero does his job (sort of) and the protagonist gets his due.

  Review in Video — by Tan The Man — on Sep 24, 2006

• Movie Review: Jackass Number Two

  Jackass takes a number two on the competition.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 24, 2006

• Lost - A Twisting Mind Game Of A Show

  Lost starts its third season next Wednesday (Oct. 4), and an Internet radio show touts it will "blow the lid off the Hanso Foundation" today.

  News in Video — by Jackie — on Sep 24, 2006

• Movie Review: Jackass 2

  More offensive, more idiotic, more fun!

  Review in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Sep 24, 2006

• TV Review: Smith

  Time will tell if Smith becomes Shark meat.

  Review in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Sep 24, 2006

• TV Review: Celebrity Duets Week Four Performance Show

  Five will become three.

  Review in Video — by tink — on Sep 24, 2006

• TV Review: Shark Series Premiere

  Shark puts the bite back in the courtroom drama.

  Review in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Sep 24, 2006

• TV Review: Venture Bros. - Season 2, Episode 6

  When you're a supervillain, there are a lot more resources available to you when you want to impress the ladies.

  Review in Video — by Vichus Smith — on Sep 24, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Friday Femmes Fatales No 68 (Women Bloggers)

  Meet Antiprincess, Stroppy and Biting Beaver.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Natalie Bennett — on Sep 24, 2006

• Fatal Drug Mix-up Results in the Deaths of Three Premature Babies

  Have the words "personal responsibility" been deleted from our cultural lexicon?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Vikk Simmons — on Sep 24, 2006

Culture

• Q: Which Came First, the Can Opener or the Can?

  mental_floss question of the day.

  News in Culture — by Mental_Floss — on Sep 24, 2006

• Day By Day for September 24, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for September 24, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Sep 24, 2006

• A Dutch Diplomat Calls Delhi Filthy, and Its People a Nuisance

  All hell breaks loose as the Netherlands diplomat Arnold Parzer hurls abuses on India's capital city.

  News in Culture — by Mayank Austen Soofi — on Sep 24, 2006