October 10, 2006 Archive

Music

• New Podcast: Mastering Audio, An Introduction

  In the recording world, when the mixing ends, the mastering begins. A new DIY-oriented podcast explains the process.

  Interview in Music — by Ed Driscoll — on Oct 10, 2006

• Yahoo to Build Time Capsule and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Yahoo to build first electronic time capsule, Modest Mouse's next album, and Keane's official bootlegs in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Oct 10, 2006

• Overlooked Alternatives: Neko Case, Isis & Aereogramme, Damien Jurado, Robert Pollard, Porcupine Tree

  Robert Pollard has found even more music to release. Oh yeah, and some other stuff is out, too.

  News in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Oct 10, 2006

• Music Review: Lupe Fiasco - Food and Liquor

  The Savior of Hip Hop.

  Review in Music — by Chimpanjesus — on Oct 10, 2006

• Music Review: Exit Clōv - Respond Respond

  Effortlessly combines heavy and thoughtful lyrical commentary with toe-tapping, head-bobbing synth-pop-rock.

  Review in Music — by Anna Creech — on Oct 10, 2006

• From Beach Music to Pulp Fiction - Dick Dale

  I have to confess that I really don't remember much about Dick Dale and the Del-Tones.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Oct 10, 2006

• Music Review: The Falcon - Unicornography

  The Falcon's new full length album Unicornography is a masterpiece of cheeky humor.

  Review in Music — by Larry Sakin — on Oct 10, 2006

• Music Review: Lonesome Spurs

  Lonesome Spurs debut not quite ready for prime-time.

  Review in Music — by Benjamin Cossel — on Oct 10, 2006

• Music Review: Phil Lesh and Friends - Live at the Warfield

  The father of the jam band kicks it up with some new friends.

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Oct 10, 2006

• John Lennon Remembered: "All These Places Have Their Moments"

  Fans from around the world gather in NYC's Central Park to celebrate what would have been John Lennon's sixty-sixth birthday.

  News in Music — by tink — on Oct 10, 2006

Books

• Book Review: Love, Lies and Liquor by M. C. Beaton

  More about Agatha lamenting the sad state of her love life than about discovering the circumstances surrounding a mysterious death.

  Review in Books — by Mysterious Reviews — on Oct 10, 2006

• Graphic Novel Review: Montauk Babies by O.H. Krill, Illustrated by John Malloy

  The end of Life As We Know It, as viewed from behind the wheel of a '73 Buick.

  Review in Books — by Ray Ellis — on Oct 10, 2006

• Book Review: Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire

  I definitely underestimated this book.

  Review in Books — by Murphy — on Oct 10, 2006

• Book Review: How Bush Rules by Sidney Blumenthal

  "Bush’s legacy will precipitate a crisis over democracy that only the American people can resolve."

  Review in Books — by Joy Renee — on Oct 10, 2006

• Book Review: Yiddish with George and Laura by Barbara Davilman

  Yiddish through the mouths of WASPs.

  Review in Books — by Meryl — on Oct 10, 2006

• Book Review: The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor

  A real page-turner sure to keep many young readers and their parents up past their bedtimes.

  Review in Books — by Gordon S. Miller — on Oct 10, 2006

• Book Review: Act of Treason by Vince Flynn

  Not exactly in like Flynn, Act of Treason falls short of expectations.

  Review in Books — by Marty Andrade — on Oct 10, 2006

• Book Review: Nip, Tuck, Dead by Lori Avocato

  Those who have enjoyed the previous perils of this particular Pauline will no doubt be pleased with this one.

  Review in Books — by Mysterious Reviews — on Oct 10, 2006

• Book Review: Extraordinary People by Peter May

  An intriguing first book in a series of thrillers set in modern France.

  Review in Books — by Mysterious Reviews — on Oct 10, 2006

Culture

• Smoking, Pas Chic?

  It's practically a cliche to say it: smoking is a way of life in France.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jayson Harsin — on Oct 10, 2006

• The Not-Quite-Sunday Funnies

  This Week: Alien Pets, Intelligent Design, and more Alien Pets

  Satire in Culture — by Annie — on Oct 10, 2006

• There's No Such Thing as a Gay Pedophile

  "A person can be gay or a pedophile, but not both." A conversation with a psychologist friend.

  Opinion in Culture — by Michael J. West — on Oct 10, 2006

• Friday The Thirteenth: Why So Unlucky?

  Superstition is the stuff of ignorance and fear which gives rise to hatred and intolerance.

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 10, 2006

• Dumped Flat Out By Boyfriend - How To Recover? Astrology-Based Advice

  "I fell for that loser. What's to keep me from doing so again?"

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Oct 10, 2006

• Confessions Of The Covetous Photographer

  I'll have a double serving of dreams with a side of bitterness, please.

  Opinion in Culture — by Joan Hunt — on Oct 10, 2006

• Day By Day for October 10, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for October 10, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Oct 10, 2006

• White Ghosts at Red Fort: Late Evening Sufi Music Concert At 17th Century Delhi Monument

  Old Delhi charm; Ramadan night magic; Red Fort glitter; Pakistani pop stars' charisma; and my digicam.

  Opinion in Culture — by Mayank Austen Soofi — on Oct 10, 2006

Video

• DVD Review: This Island Earth

  While not a classic, this is a film any true science fiction fan should see.

  Review in Video — by Ian Woolstencroft — on Oct 10, 2006

• Movie Review: The Departed

  Some may say the ending is the downfall, but you will have to see it and decide for yourself.

  Review in Video — by Neil Miller — on Oct 10, 2006

• TV Review: Heroes - Premiere Episode

  Just what the world needs - heroes!

  Review in Video — by Ian Woolstencroft — on Oct 10, 2006

• DVD Pick of the Week: A Prairie Home Companion

  A love song to live radio tops this week's new release list.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 10, 2006

• TV Review: Extras - Season 2 Episode 3 (With Daniel Radcliffe)

  Harry Potter's a horny teenager!

  Review in Video — by Ian Woolstencroft — on Oct 10, 2006

• Box Office Update 10/6-10/8: The Departed Shoots Its Way to the Top

  Scorsese has his biggest opening ever -- could it lead to his first directorial Oscar?

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 10, 2006

• Movie Review: The Departed

  Three big stars and a great supporting cast team up with the venerable Martin Scorsese in this crime epic.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Oct 10, 2006

• The New TV Show Power Rankings

  Why not? We have Power Rankings for everything else.

  Opinion in Video — by Adam Hoff — on Oct 10, 2006

• DVD/CD Review: Thingamakid's Toddler Toons

  A series of DVDs and CDs for kids aged two to five.

  Review in Video — by Meryl — on Oct 10, 2006

• Click, A Prairie Home Companion, Waist Deep: Region 1 DVD Releases for October 10th, 2006

  This week, Adam Sandler controls the Universe.

  News in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Oct 10, 2006

Gaming

• Phantasy Star Universe Beta Launches Tomorrow

  Gamers can wish upon a Phantasy Star a little early.

  News in Gaming — by Aaron Auzins — on Oct 10, 2006

• PSP Review: NBA 07

  The mini games are worth the price - it's a shame the basketball part is completely unplayable.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Oct 10, 2006

• Nintendo Fusion Tour: Wii Sports Tennis Hands-on

  Tennis anyone?

  News in Gaming — by Aaron Auzins — on Oct 10, 2006

• Nintendo Fusion Tour: ExciteTruck Hands-on

  I never thought I would be so excited about trucks.

  News in Gaming — by Aaron Auzins — on Oct 10, 2006

Sports

• RJ's NFL Picks - Week Six

  26 teams, 13 games, and 1 pithy prognosticator.

  News in Sports — by RJ Elliott — on Oct 10, 2006

• NFL: The Early Awards

  Celebrating the first five weeks of the NFL season by handing out some awards.

  Opinion in Sports — by Adam Hoff — on Oct 10, 2006

Politics

• North Korea - Who Cares?

  This is a good time to for someone to start caring and stop posturing about North Korea.

  Opinion in Politics — by Amrita Rajan — on Oct 10, 2006

• Elephants: Won't Join the Army? Join the CIA and Send Others to Fight

  Won't join the Army to fight for oil, but you instead desire a real career? The CIA wants you!

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Oct 10, 2006

• Smackin' The Tar Baby

  Why does Geoge Bush keep using violence against other nations when he can't extract himself - or us - afterwards?

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Oct 10, 2006

• Harris Grasps at Straws

  Harris supplies the comedy television is lacking this season

  Opinion in Politics — by Brad Schader — on Oct 10, 2006

• Fire Your Congressperson

  75% of Americans disapprove of their Congress, yet 90% get re-elected

  Opinion in Politics — by Lono — on Oct 10, 2006

• Don Jong-Il's Request

  Is this Kim's Don Corleone move?

  Opinion in Politics — by Brad Schader — on Oct 10, 2006

• What Can We Do About North Korea?

  Forget the usual fluff: bomb them, bribe them, blame Clinton. The key is to get China to act.

  Opinion in Politics — by Sean Aqui — on Oct 10, 2006

• Alzheimer's, Marijuana And Sensible Drug Policy

  It's time to base our drug policy on the best interests of our citizens and legalizing marijuana is a vital first step.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Oct 10, 2006

Tastes

• Q: Why Won’t Pineapple and Jell-O Be Friends?

  Taboo ingredients for Jell-O? The mental_floss question of the day.

  News in Tastes — by Mental_Floss — on Oct 10, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Content Review in the Week Before Google

  A review of happenings in the web content world focuses in on the Murdoch strategy.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Haydn Shaughnessy — on Oct 10, 2006

• Google Buys YouTube

  The Data War continues as Google makes a $1.65 billion deal to buy YouTube.

  News in Sci/Tech — by John Guilfoil — on Oct 10, 2006