October 17, 2006 Archive

Politics

• Harry Reid Violates Senate Rules on Gifts

  Harry Reid of Nevada received free ringside boxing tickets. His acceptance of them violated a number of items in the Senate Ethics Manual

  News in Politics — by Big Dog — on Oct 17, 2006

• The Ghost of New London Stalks the Election

  Forget the smokescreen of pages and protests for a minute and look at an issue that really hits home - the preservation of your basic property rights.

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

• The Bizarre Fantasy Life of George Bush

  I am your president, and I would never lie to the American people.

  Satire in Politics — by Adam Ash — on Oct 17, 2006

• Reid Him His Rights

  Harry Reid has been screaming about the culture of corruption, but it is obvious he is an expert in the subject.

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

Music

• Baidu.com and MTV to Show Music Videos in China and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Baidu.com and MTV, New Jay-Z, and Turner Broadcasting and Nokia in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Oct 17, 2006

• Music Review: The Visionaries - We Are The Ones (We've Been Waiting For)

  Los Angeles based hip hop crew The Visionaries rock the spot with their new album.

  Review in Music — by Laron Cue — on Oct 17, 2006

• Music Review: Ruben Studdard - The Return -- American Idol Winner Releases Third Album

  This third album is a return to the music that helped him win American Idol.

  Review in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Oct 17, 2006

• Blogcritics Goodie Bag: Copeland, The Freedom Toast, Scanners, Cold War Kids, and Asylum Street Spankers

  Digital media music and video downloads and streams.

  News in Music — by Anna Creech — on Oct 17, 2006

• Music Review: Robert Randolph & the Family Band - Colorblind

  With a sick funk hook and catchy refrain, you will be dragged along by its inertia.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Oct 17, 2006

• Overlooked Alternatives: the Tragically Hip, Manic Street Preachers, Primus

  A couple of frustrating imports and a cheesy Primus best-of.

  News in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Oct 17, 2006

• Music Review: Regina Spektor - Begin To Hope

  Fantasic piano, a gorgeous voice, drumstick-on-chair percussion—what's not to love?

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Oct 17, 2006

• Music Review: Scissor Sisters - Ta-Dah

  The Scissor Sisters dig deeper and reach higher heights on the follow-up to their great debut.

  Review in Music — by Don Baiocchi — on Oct 17, 2006

• Music DVD Review: Chet Baker Live In '64 & '79

  Two performances that show the legendary Chet Baker at his cool jazz coolest.

  Review in Music — by Ray Ellis — on Oct 17, 2006

• Music Review: The Pipettes - We Are The Pipettes

  The Pipettes want to rock your world — then not call the day after.

  Review in Music — by Dante A. Ciampaglia — on Oct 17, 2006

Video

• Movie Review: No Umbrella: Election Day In The City

  How much can possibly go wrong in the 2004 Presidential Election? Watch.

  Review in Video — by Douglas A. Waltz — on Oct 17, 2006

• Movie Review: The Departed Is Amazing

  Overall, not much of a children's movie...

  Review in Video — by John Guilfoil — on Oct 17, 2006

• TV Review: CSI: NY - "Hung Out To Dry"

  Can the cops crack the code before it's too late?

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Oct 17, 2006

• Interview with Closet Space Director Mel House

  Indie horror filmmaker Mel House talks about his upcoming movie filmed in a closet. A nasty inter-dimensional closet, that is.

  Interview in Video — by ILoz Zoc — on Oct 17, 2006

• We Could Be Heroes

  Lost has been bumped off the top of my television priorities list by the super-powered Heroes

  Opinion in Video — by Laron Cue — on Oct 17, 2006

• TV Review: Heroes - Episode 2 "Don't Look Back"

  This show has something for everyone, including a cute girl in a cheerleader outfit.

  Review in Video — by Ian Woolstencroft — on Oct 17, 2006

• Box Office Update 10/13-10/15: The Grudge 2 Creeps to the Top

  If you're not careful, the Grudge-girl will get you.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 17, 2006

• TV Sneak Peek: Knights of Prosperity

  The premise of Knights makes it worth checking out.

  News in Video — by Aaron Peck — on Oct 17, 2006

• DVD Review: Me, Eloise

  While the DVD case for Me, Eloise may look bright, attractive, and fitting for a young princess, its insides are spoiled.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Oct 17, 2006

• The Simpsons Launches a "Treehouse of Horror" Create-Your-Own Promo Contest

  Slice, dice, and win your way to The Simpsons' 400th episode party in Los Angeles.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 17, 2006

• DVD Review: Dust Devil - The Final Cut Five-Disc Collector's Edition

  Hypnotic, distrubing, eerie, and also very, very beautiful.

  Review in Video — by Duke De Mondo — on Oct 17, 2006

• DVD Review: Marie Antoinette (1938)

  MGM Star Norma Shearer stars as the Queen of France, co-starring Tyrone Power as her lover Axel von Ferson.

  Review in Video — by Maria Ciaccia — on Oct 17, 2006

• The Image of War

  Clint Eastwood's Flags of Our Fathers opens October 20.

  Opinion in Video — by Film and Politics Review — on Oct 17, 2006

• DVD Pick of the Week: Feast

  Comedy and gore are always a good combination.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 17, 2006

• Interview: MeeVee Speaks with Men in Trees Star James Tupper

  James Tupper steps clear of the forest for MeeVee.

  Interview in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on Oct 17, 2006

• Movie Review: The Departed

  Any film starring Jack Nicholson will always deserve a screening and The Departed is no exception.

  Review in Video — by Janet Planet — on Oct 17, 2006

• Celluloid Illusions of War

  Clint Eastwood wants to remind us that the soldiers are not public relations tools.

  Opinion in Video — by Brad Schader — on Oct 17, 2006

• The Break-Up, Over the Hedge, American Dreamz: Region 1 DVD Releases for October 17, 2006

  This week, Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn foretell their own destiny, assuming they've actually broken up.

  News in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Oct 17, 2006

Books

• Book Review: The Mission Song by John Le Carré

  Le Carré is as in tune and aware of the world around him as he ever was.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 17, 2006

• Book Review: Tommyland by Tommy Lee with Anthony Bozza

  Inside the mind of Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee.

  Review in Books — by tink — on Oct 17, 2006

• Book Review: Religion of Peace? Islam's War Against The World by Gregory M. Davis

  A warning to the west: wake up before it's too late.

  Review in Books — by Donnie Marler — on Oct 17, 2006

• Book Review: The Medical Science of House, M.D. by Andrew Holtz

  It fills such a peculiar niche, I can't quite imagine the broader audience for it.

  Review in Books — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Oct 17, 2006

• Book Review: Wrestling with God and Men: Homosexuality in the Jewish Tradition by Steven Greenberg

  Regardless of whether one agrees with Rabbi Greenberg, he brings a unique perspective committed to tradition and change, and is certainly a welcome voice.

  Review in Books — by amechad — on Oct 17, 2006

• Confession of a Closet Science Fiction Fan

  While Science Fiction/Fantasy may tolerate cheesy aliens and prancing elves, it also allows more artistic license and ability to manipulate the world to illuminate points.

  Opinion in Books — by CChen — on Oct 17, 2006

• Book Review: Who's Afraid To Be A Millionaire? by Kelvin Boston

  You might not be afraid of money, but you may be afraid of doing what it takes to get it.

  Review in Books — by Justin McHenry — on Oct 17, 2006

Sports

• Second Edition of the Chase for the Sculpted Man

  A bad week for running backs not named Hart and a good week for players that didn't even play. Lunacy!

  News in Sports — by Adam Hoff — on Oct 17, 2006

Culture

• Madonna Breaks Off a Piece of Malawi

  Her new son goes "home."

  News in Culture — by Eric Olsen — on Oct 17, 2006

• Vampire Hunting is Tax Exempt?

  The IRS is looking for Wesley Snipes after his indictment on tax evasion.

  News in Culture — by Brad Schader — on Oct 17, 2006

• BCRadio Podcast 10/16/2006

  You'll get no encore from this week's show with Ken Edwards and Joan Hunt!

  Opinion in Culture — by Josh Hathaway — on Oct 17, 2006

• Absorbs Bad Energy - Pisces Sun, Virgo Moon Square Mars: Astrology-Based Advice

  Dear Elsa, I don’t believe I have psychic abilities.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Oct 17, 2006

• Day By Day for October 17, 2006

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

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

• The Not-Quite-Sunday Funnies

  This Week: Moving In With Mom, A Piece of Tail, and Flying South

  Satire in Culture — by Annie — on Oct 17, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Be Careful Of Caterpillars Offering Pipes

  If a caterpillar on a leaf smoking a hookah invites you to join him, just say "no."

  News in Sci/Tech — by Howard Dratch — on Oct 17, 2006

Gaming

• Gear Review: PDA Panache DS Lite Pro Stylus

  PDA Panache makes a metal stylus that feels more stylus like than the plastic one from Nintendo.

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Oct 17, 2006

Tastes

• Q: Can We Drink Radioactive Alcohol?

  mental_floss question of the day.

  News in Tastes — by Mental_Floss — on Oct 17, 2006