October 1, 2006 Archive

Politics

• Abu Ghraib in America?

  The decision to give the President sole authority in military detentions attacks the very foundations of the Constitution.

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Oct 01, 2006

• Florida Child Abuse Worker Competes with Mel Gibson

  Florida child abuse investigator leaves a recorded message of hate. Venezuelan Jews flee from Chavez and fight Spanish-speaking bigotry.

  News in Politics — by Howard Dratch — on Oct 01, 2006

• Cindy Sheehan Needs to Prove This

  Cindy Sheehan's latest accusations of rampant rape by US Soldiers doesn't seem to square with the facts.

  Opinion in Politics — by Big Dog — on Oct 01, 2006

• Can Legitimate Public Policy be Founded on Prevarication?

  Following Bill's Blowup, future politicians should examine Cicero's model and avoid damaging their image as truth-bearers while communicating publicly.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kelly O'Connell — on Oct 01, 2006

• Conservative? Uncle Sam And Uncle George Need You To Put Your Life Where Your Mouth Is!

  The children of the boomers have little doubt that the Iraq war is theirs. Why won't they fight it themselves?

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Oct 01, 2006

Video

• DVD Review: Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses

  Grace. Beauty, Singing. And of course dancing. It has to be a Barbie movie.

  Review in Video — by Robin Kavanagh — on Oct 01, 2006

• Movie Review: Open Season

  I'm tired of animals on adventures.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 01, 2006

• Movie Review: The Guardian

  The formula benefits from good execution.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 01, 2006

• Lost - Third Season Spoilers, Rumors, And Speculation

  Lost begins its third season this Wednesday. Want the skinny on the first three episodes? Beware - spoilers within!

  News in Video — by Jackie — on Oct 01, 2006

• DVD Review: The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift

  The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift is fast, but not exactly as furious as the other two films.

  Review in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Oct 01, 2006

• TV Review: Saturday Night Live - 32nd Season Premiere

  A show without Horatio Sanz might be a show I'll actually watch in the future.

  Review in Video — by Cameron Archer — on Oct 01, 2006

• TV Review: Dexter - Series Premiere

  Dexter might alter the face of crime dramas, among other victims.

  Review in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Oct 01, 2006

• Former Coronation Street Star Thelma Barlow To Guest Star On Doctor Who

  Could a multi-doctor story be next?

  News in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Oct 01, 2006

• DVD Review: MirrorMask

  MirrorMask is a remarkable story told in remarkable fashion by two of the best storytellers around right now - Neil Gaiman & Dave McKean: The Dream Team.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 01, 2006

• Movie Review: Space Amoeba

  If your nightmares include being plucked off a beach by a giant squid, this could be the film for you, now available on DVD.

  Review in Video — by Maximillian — on Oct 01, 2006

• DVD Review: Premonition

  Japanese horror film about a family man who gets glimpses of future tragedies from his daily newspaper.

  Review in Video — by Maximillian — on Oct 01, 2006

• Movie Review: Frailty

  Actor/director Bill Paxton's unstinting tale of psychological horror.

  Review in Video — by Bill Sherman — on Oct 01, 2006

• TV Review: The Unit

  Think of it as the original Mission: Impossible with a bigger budget and bigger explosions.

  Review in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Oct 01, 2006

• In Defense of Product Placement

  Like it or not, the real world is emblazoned with advertising, to the point where it's a distraction to see television shows bending over backwards to avoid it.

  Opinion in Video — by Damian Penny — on Oct 01, 2006

• DVD Review: 3 Extremes (2004)

  Three extremely unsettling and graphic tales from three masters of Asian horror.

  Review in Video — by Maximillian — on Oct 01, 2006

• Movie Review: Everything's Gone Green

  Douglas Coupland's love letter to Vancouver hits the big screen.

  Review in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Oct 01, 2006

• TV Review: Celebrity Duets - Week Five Performance Show

  Last performances for this series, the remaining three fight for the title.

  Review in Video — by tink — on Oct 01, 2006

• TV Review: The Ultimate Fighter 4 Episode 7

  Drama or no drama, you still have to pass the test. Matt Serra makes the grade.

  Review in Video — by Rick Behnke — on Oct 01, 2006

• Movie News: Iron Man Has Been Found

  The actor has been found for the armored superhero.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 01, 2006

• Movie Review: Leaving Las Vegas

  Leaving Las Vegas is an unconventional love story. There is no happy ending or no closing slow-motion embrace.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Oct 01, 2006

• TV Review: Happy Hour

  Did someone really think this was a good idea for a television series?

  Review in Video — by Charles Herold — on Oct 01, 2006

Music

• Music Review: Windham Hill - Sundown

  ...it's a fusion of instrumental folk, classical and jazz, that readily lends itself to meditation and relaxation.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Oct 01, 2006

• Concert Review: The Wailin' Jennys, Winnipeg, Canada (September 22, 2006)

  Favorites of Garrison Keillor, the Wailin' Jennys performed a rare hometown performance in Winnipeg, tripling their ticket sales.

  Review in Music — by Triniman — on Oct 01, 2006

• Music Review: Bedtime Beats - The Secret to Sleep

  What I wanted to find out in this experiment is if Bedtime Beats really helped us fall asleep any faster...

  Review in Music — by Sombrero Grande — on Oct 01, 2006

• Enter To Win: Two Tickets To See The New Cars Live

  Win two tickets to "Shake it Up" with the New Cars.

  News in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Oct 01, 2006

• Concert DVD Review - Gigantour

  If you are a fan of heavy metal guitar shredding, then Gigantour is required viewing.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Oct 01, 2006

• Featured Artist: Eric Himan

  Because of everywhere he's been and everywhere he's going, Eric Himan is one of our Featured Artists for October.

  News in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Oct 01, 2006

• Concert Review: Celtic Frost, Winnipeg, Canada (September 25, 2006)

  Black-gothic-symphonic-thrash metal pioneers Celtic Frost return to form after a long hiatus.

  Review in Music — by Triniman — on Oct 01, 2006

• Music Review: Missy Elliott to World: Respect M.E.

  Review in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Oct 01, 2006

• ‘la la’ is Just What the Music Industry Needs

  As we move from physical to digital, what are music lovers to do with the billions of CDs gathering dust in their collections?

  News in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Oct 01, 2006

Books

• Miranda on the Veranda: A Memoir of Appreciation

  A little rhyme, a little reason... so begins my lifelong love affair with reading, and it all began at the Massapequa Public Library.

  Opinion in Books — by Roberta Rosenberg — on Oct 01, 2006

• Book Review: Walking to Greenham: How the Peace-camp Began and the Cold War Ended by Ann Pettitt

  This account shows that one person - in this case one very humble, self-deprecating woman - can really make a difference.

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Oct 01, 2006

• Book Review: Boarding the Enterprise, edited by David Gerrold and Robert J. Sawyer

  A book that boldly goes where Trekkies fear to tread.

  Review in Books — by Ray Ellis — on Oct 01, 2006

• Book Review: All Roads Lead to Hockey by Bill Boyd

  Join a Canadian reporter as he looks at hockey and hockey teams in towns and cities from northern Canada to the U.S.-Mexico border.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Oct 01, 2006

• The Magic of Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House Series

  If you’ve never read the Little House books, you aren’t too old to start.

  Opinion in Books — by SJ Reidhead — on Oct 01, 2006

• Book Review: The Saffron Kitchen by Yasmin Crowther

  A lyrical novel of reconnections between mother and daughter, past and present.

  Review in Books — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Oct 01, 2006

• Book Review: Donutheart by Sue Stauffacher

  Middle school can be a dangerous place. Just ask Franklin Delano Donuthead.

  Review in Books — by Vikk Simmons — on Oct 01, 2006

• Book Review: The Earp Brothers of Tombstone by Frank Waters

  A second and critical look at Frank Waters' The Earp Brothers of Tombstone. Stuff no one else will tell you about the author.

  Review in Books — by SJ Reidhead — on Oct 01, 2006

Culture

• In Love With Her Boss - Gemini With Venus In Cancer: Astrology-Based Advice

  Dear Elsa, I'm in love with my boss, who is also a dear friend.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Oct 01, 2006

• Theater Review: The 60s

  The premiere of Trish Soodik's The 60s is a great coming of old-age comedy for the my-generation generation.

  Review in Culture — by Cristofer Gross — on Oct 01, 2006

• Halloween Havoc at Grandpa's House

  Grandpa was determined to keep his outhouse upright on Halloween. A few mean kids thought otherwise.

  Opinion in Culture — by Donnie Marler — on Oct 01, 2006

• Day By Day for October 01, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for October 01, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Oct 01, 2006

Gaming

• PS2 Review: Yakuza

  Is this just another beat ‘em up? Look closer and you’ll find an incredibly rich story and a surprisingly accurate look at Yakuza culture.

  Review in Gaming — by Jason Westhaver — on Oct 01, 2006