October 23, 2006 Archive

Music

• DVD Review: Texas Tornados - Live from Austin Texas

  The epitome of the Tex-Mex sound, Texas Tornados brings together four Texas superstars: Doug Sahm, Augie Meyers, Freddie Fender, and Flaco Jimenez.

  Review in Music — by Bob MacKenzie — on Oct 23, 2006

• Music Review: The Cure - Disintegration

  Get your melancholy on with this '80s classic.

  Review in Music — by Kyle Morris — on Oct 23, 2006

• Music DVD Review: The Michael Schenker Group - World Wide Live 2004

  Schenker has one fine arsenal of songs at his disposal and he performs all of the best ones here.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Oct 23, 2006

• Free Security Software and The Daily Music and Tech News

  eEye's non commercial software, Keane's memory stick and China's blogs in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Oct 23, 2006

• Blogcritics Goodie Bag: zebrahead, Indorphine, The Accident Experiment, Borat soundtrack, and Easy Star All-Stars

  Digital media music and video downloads and streams.

  News in Music — by Anna Creech — on Oct 23, 2006

• Music Review: Various Artists - Moody Bluegrass: A Nashville Tribute to the Moody Blues

  And it's definitely a kick to hear a group of Nashvillians seriously warblin' "Legend of A Mind"'s eulogy to Timothy Leary.

  Review in Music — by Bill Sherman — on Oct 23, 2006

• The Worst Band Names Ever, Part II

  More sins against decency and common sense from the world of rock & roll.

  Opinion in Music — by Pete Blackwell — on Oct 23, 2006

Sports

• These Detroit Tigers Look Awfully Familiar

  Detroit has quite a bit in common with several recent World Series champs.

  Opinion in Sports — by Adam Hoff — on Oct 23, 2006

• Looking Ahead in the World Series

  St. Louis is hoping to keep the home field advantage as the World Series continues.

  News in Sports — by Donnie Marler — on Oct 23, 2006

• NFL: Broken 'n Battered Seahawks Lose Big To Vikings 31-13

  A Seattle Seahawks fan recaps the 31-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

  News in Sports — by Erynn Rose — on Oct 23, 2006

• World Series: Kenny Rogers' Pitching Not Overshadowed By Dirt

  Kenny Rogers had some dirty, nasty pitches last night, but he was hardly cheating... I think...

  News in Sports — by John Guilfoil — on Oct 23, 2006

• Reflecting on the Mets’ Loss in Baseball Playoffs: The Tale of My Broken Heart

  I’m not in my right mind, and I know if I saw Mr. Met on the street (with his incessantly happy face) I’d punch him in his great big head.

  Opinion in Sports — by Victor Lana — on Oct 23, 2006

• World Series Game 2: Mellencamp Wants You To Buy A Chevrolet Silverado

  Oh, and the Tigers won the game in between Chevy commercials.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Oct 23, 2006

• NCAA Tailgate Cleanup: Week Eight

  Nebraska coughs up a Texas-sized upset. Michigan State laughs at your 35-point lead. And Eastern Michigan is on a hot one-game winning streak.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Oct 23, 2006

Culture

• Loving Others As They Are

  By learning to love ourselves, and then loving others, we become better.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jinger Jarrett — on Oct 23, 2006

• How Knowing Your Values Simplifies Your Life

  This article is especially important for you creatives and non-linear, entrepreneurial or multi-talented people before you make one more master plan for organizing your life.

  Opinion in Culture — by Laura Young — on Oct 23, 2006

• Might As Well Face It, I'm Addicted To Words

  I'm hopelessly addicted to the plague of excessive word use and love of the English language.

  Satire in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 23, 2006

• The Not-Quite-Sunday Funnies

  This Week: N-Ozone, Gen-Xbox, and The Blackberry Blues

  Satire in Culture — by Annie — on Oct 23, 2006

• In Love With a Married Man - Venus in Pisces: Astrology-Based Advice

  Might as well face it, you're addicted to love.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Oct 23, 2006

• Sara Evans Divorce: Husband Counters with Bombshell Accusations of His Own

  The worm turns as Craig Schelske accuses country star wife of neglect and having an "intimate relationship" with another man.

  News in Culture — by Eric Olsen — on Oct 23, 2006

• Theater Review: The Marvelous Wonderettes at the El Portal Theater, North Hollywood, California

  Four women spin a score of ol' 45s into an endearing night of musical heaven.

  Review in Culture — by Cristofer Gross — on Oct 23, 2006

• Day By Day for October 23, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for October 23, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Oct 23, 2006

• Laying Down the Badge

  Just eight years shy of retirement, a burned out police sergeant lays down his badge and shares his thoughts for anyone fearing a career change.

  Opinion in Culture — by Laura Young — on Oct 23, 2006

• The Cochise County Bad Guys: Johnny Ringo & Curly Bill

  What's in a name? Sometimes the bad guys are more interesting than the good guys. Tombstone is no exception.

  Opinion in Culture — by SJ Reidhead — on Oct 23, 2006

• Long Road Back

  Reflecting on a painful accident, financial loss, and holding on to hope.

  Opinion in Culture — by Donnie Marler — on Oct 23, 2006

• The Fading American Dream

  The American Dream has turned sour. The power of the American Republic has passed from the hands of its people.

  Opinion in Culture — by Socrates — on Oct 23, 2006

Politics

• Will Diebold And Mistrust Of Voting Machines Spell Trouble Or Salvation For GOP 2006 Midterms?

  Is it time to have the United Nations keep an eye on our elections?

  Opinion in Politics — by Jet Gardner — on Oct 23, 2006

Video

• TV Review: Boston Legal - "Whose God Is It Anyway?"

  Denny and Alan are two horny old men. Who knew?

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Oct 23, 2006

• TV Review: Torchwood - Episodes 1 & 2

  Captain Jack Harkness is one of the most fun characters to emerge from Doctor Who and now he has been given his very own series.

  Review in Video — by Cptalbertwesker — on Oct 23, 2006

• TV Review: Dexter - "Popping Cherry"

  Dexter takes a day off, and we get a glimpse of the family scrapbook.

  Review in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Oct 23, 2006

• TV Review Heroes - Episode 3 "One Giant Leap"

  Not just must watch television, this is must watch NOW television!

  Review in Video — by Ian Woolstencroft — on Oct 23, 2006

• Movie Review: Let's Get Frank

  The trials and tribulations of Rep. Barney Frank.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Oct 23, 2006

• Nostalgia Trip: A Wistful Look at the Current Season of Battlestar Galactica

  On Battlestar Galactica and the dreaded Aaron Sorkin Syndrome.

  Opinion in Video — by Kati Irons — on Oct 23, 2006

• Q: Where Does the Vulcan Salute Come From?

  mental_floss question of the day.

  News in Video — by Mental_Floss — on Oct 23, 2006

• Austin Film Festival: The Cave of the Yellow Dog, Rescue Dawn, and Death of a President

  The 13th Annual Austin Film Festival is shaking things up.

  Review in Video — by Cara de Pescado — on Oct 23, 2006

• TV Review: Torchwood - Episode 1, "Everything Changes"

  Series Premiere: The first episode of the BBC's Doctor Who spinoff bodes well for the future.

  Review in Video — by Daniel Woolstencroft — on Oct 23, 2006

• TV Review: Intelligence - "A Champagne Payday"

  This second episode continues to weave the entwined plot and character threads.

  Review in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Oct 23, 2006

• TV Review: The Amazing Race 10 - Episode 6

  Sarah sees the light and Kentucky is redeemed.

  Review in Video — by Jackie — on Oct 23, 2006

• The Amazing Race Goes All Star Next Season

  Will it be All Stars or All Villians? The Amazing Race joins the reality bandwagon with previous teams running the race in Season 11.

  News in Video — by Jackie — on Oct 23, 2006

• Making The Rounds at General Hospital - For the Love of Family

  A dangerous nanny, a concerned father and a brothers' love/hate relationship.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Oct 23, 2006

Books

• Book Review: Lipstick Jihad by Azadeh Moaveni

  Making love, snorting cocaine, planning raves, and launching other non-violent mutinies against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

  Review in Books — by Mayank Austen Soofi — on Oct 23, 2006

• Book Review: Motor Mouth by Janet Evanovich

  Car explosions, dead bodies, and one giant drooling dog.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Oct 23, 2006

• Book Review: Have Your Poo Rolled Away by Dung Beetles - And 99 Other Things to Do Before You Die (Plus a Few to Do Afterwards) by New Scientist

  If the title alone isn’t enough to get you to buy this book, don’t.

  Review in Books — by David Desjardins — on Oct 23, 2006

• Book Review: WebMage by Kelly McCullough

  Kelly McCullough's madcap world of cyber-punk and Greek mythology is a tremendous read.

  Review in Books — by Edwen Davis — on Oct 23, 2006

Gaming

• PS2 Review: NASCAR 07

  NASCAR 07 continues racing excitement with a wide variety of drivers, tracks and expanding game modes.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Oct 23, 2006

• PS2 Review: Yakuza

  Yakuza has a strong story and high depth of play for a solid recommendation in a crowded action genre.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Oct 23, 2006

• PC Game Review: Talismania

  I came, I saw, I conquered. Or, it conquered me, because I'm definitely a Talismaniac.

  Review in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 23, 2006

• PS2 Review: Super Dragon Ball Z

  Super Dragonball Z has fast paced fighting/great two player gaming from Noritaka Funamizu’s new studio, Crafts & Meister.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Oct 23, 2006

Tastes

• United States Bans Vegemite

  Well, this is a curious issue, and I’m not a happy little Vegemite!

  News in Tastes — by PoizonMyst — on Oct 23, 2006