October 7, 2006 Archive

Music

• Tower Records, RIP

  For those of us who grew up honing our music knowledge browsing the rows upon rows of neatly alphabetized albums, it's a time that won't be recaptured.

  News in Music — by Ray Ellis — on Oct 07, 2006

• Music Review: Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis - Cookbook, Vol. 1

  I don't think I normally have a smile on my face when I write a music review, but in this case I do.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Oct 07, 2006

• Music Review: Diddy Featuring Christina Aguilera - "Tell Me"

  The dirrty girl teams up with the man of a million names for a hot hip-hop club track.

  Review in Music — by Chris Evans — on Oct 07, 2006

• Interview: Featured Artist - Mike Patton

  An ever elusive figure bordering on reclusive and rarely gives interviews but he agreed to give me a second.

  Interview in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Oct 07, 2006

• Music Review: The Blind Boys Of Alabama - Walk With Me Dear Lord - Faith Is For Everyone

  Devotion like that expressed by the Blind Boys Of Alabama transcends our simplistic notions of religion.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 07, 2006

• Interview: Band of the Week - Emelee

  "It gets really busy. Sometimes I just want to sleep."

  Interview in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Oct 07, 2006

• DVD Review: Classic Albums Series - The Who: Who's Next

  For The Who, the question as to how to follow Tommy was not so much "Who" as "What's Next?"

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Oct 07, 2006

• Music Review: George Clinton & The P-Funk All Stars - Take It To The Stage

  You don't know what your missing if you've not experienced George Clinton & The P-Funk All Stars.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 07, 2006

• Music Review: Anti-Hero - Unpretty

  From the ashes of the local London, Ontario scene rises Anti-Hero

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 07, 2006

• Music Review: Jeff Beck - Truth, and The Jeff Beck Group - Beck-Ola Enhanced Editions

  Somewhere in another life, the original Jeff Beck Group with Rod Stewart and Ron Wood could have well turned out to be Led Zeppelin.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Oct 07, 2006

• Concert Review: Barenaked Ladies Rock Borders (Ann Arbor, MI)

  The band introduced and signed copies of Barenaked Ladies Are Me for fans on October 4.

  Review in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Oct 07, 2006

Politics

• Report Only The Official View - Or Else

  Reporters getting killed while covering a war is nothing new. But should they die for what they report happened there?

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Oct 07, 2006

• Election 2008: Early Polling - It's All About Giuliani

  Dominating all the early polls and with fewer negatives than other contenders, the GOP primary and general election are Rudy's to lose.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Oct 07, 2006

Video

• Movie Review: Avenger, Starring Sam Elliott

  Sam Elliott stands tall in a quiet, moody action thriller.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Oct 07, 2006

• Movie Review: The Departed

  An electrifying, well-acted story with a dream cast and the most accomplished American director working today.

  Review in Video — by clydefro — on Oct 07, 2006

• DVD Review: The Book of Daniel

  Father Daniel Webster has conversations with Jesus, in between popping Vicodins.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 07, 2006

• The Trailer Park: Bug

  They live in your blood, and you need to get them out.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 07, 2006

• Movie Review: The Guardian

  This decent film mixes imagery, familiar movie clichés, and myths to portray two dedicated Coast Guard special rescuers.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Oct 07, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Our Orbital Space Junkyard

  Orbital debris, more commonly known as space junk, is an unavoidable byproduct of human space exploration.

  News in Sci/Tech — by PoizonMyst — on Oct 07, 2006

• Q: Why Can’t You Tickle Yourself?

  mental_floss question of the day.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Mental_Floss — on Oct 07, 2006

Sports

• MLB Playoff Notes: Day 4

  A great performance, a surprising exit, and a sad goodbye.

  News in Sports — by Zach Baker — on Oct 07, 2006

• Kenny Rogers Skewers, Seasons, Rotates, Heats, Serves Yankees 6-0

  The journeyman pitcher cast aside the cynical ghosts that haunted his performance of postseasons past.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Oct 07, 2006

• Buck O’Neil, Negro League Baseball Legend, Dead At 94

  Baseball loses one of it's greatest ambassadors.

  News in Sports — by Donnie Marler — on Oct 07, 2006

Culture

• Her Boyfriend's Sister Driving Her Nuts: Astrology-Based Advice

  Hi Elsa, I have been dating a guy for over a year now and love him a lot.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Oct 07, 2006

• Day By Day for October 07, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for October 07, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Oct 07, 2006

Books

• The Boy Who Got Lost In The Library Shelves

  Children are so easily lost. What happened to the boy who got lost in the library shelves?

  Opinion in Books — by Howard Dratch — on Oct 07, 2006

• Book Review: The Wheelman by Duane Swierczynski

  Hunted by the criminal predators of the city, The Wheelman offers slam-bang, V-8 excitement and scorching, tire-eating curves!

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Oct 07, 2006

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: NBA 2K7

  If it's in the game, it's in NBA 2K7.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Oct 07, 2006

• Nintendo DS Review: Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan! (JP)

  With Elite Beat Agents just around the corner, we take a look back at the game that started it all.

  Review in Gaming — by Aaron Auzins — on Oct 07, 2006

• PC Game Review: Shot-Online

  The free online golf game, now appearing in your local game store. But is it worth paying for?

  Review in Gaming — by Warren Kelly — on Oct 07, 2006