November 3, 2006 Archive

Politics

• They're Feeling Haggard Over Bush Evangelical Advisor’s Gay Drug Scandal

  Is the GOP in danger of becoming the Gay Ol' Party? Another Bush spiritual advisor in trouble.

  News in Politics — by Jet Gardner — on Nov 03, 2006

• Stupid Be What Stupid Do

  We should clean our own House (and Senate) before the world cleans our clock.

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Nov 03, 2006

• Haggard is Not Another Gay Sex Scandal

  Are corruption and morality scandals involving heterosexuals about the straight community? But bring in same-sex sex and it's all about the gays.

  Opinion in Politics — by Richard Rothstein — on Nov 03, 2006

• Government Promotes Abstinence-Only Programs For Adults

  Our tax dollars are going to be spent to tell adults what they should and should not do with each other in bed.

  Opinion in Politics — by Robin Kavanagh — on Nov 03, 2006

• California Politics Cut the Fat

  Bustamante doesn't want to be insurance commissioner. He wants to be the Richard Simmons of the new millennium.

  Opinion in Politics — by Murphy — on Nov 03, 2006

• Working Hard or Hardly Working?

  By insisting the college bill be paid by other people, students will continue to not value their college education and be unprepared for the real world.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Bambenek — on Nov 03, 2006

• A Big Botched Joke And A Bloody Mess

  If the Republicans are hoping they can wash away their bloody mess with a botched joke, they are indeed living in the state of denial.

  Opinion in Politics — by Q Bit — on Nov 03, 2006

• Q: Why Did Alexander Hamilton Lose His Duel With Aaron Burr?

  mental_floss question of the day.

  News in Politics — by Mental_Floss — on Nov 03, 2006

• Really Really Good: Senatorial Slurring In - Kerry, Allen, Arza, and More!

  Botched jokes and racial slurs keep coming from senators! When will they learn to keep it simple and shut up?

  Opinion in Politics — by Laron Cue — on Nov 03, 2006

• The Truth about Iraq You Won’t Get from Bush/Cheney or Our Media

  Iraq has no central government, and is one vast boondoggle -- an insoluble, bloody mess

  Opinion in Politics — by Adam Ash — on Nov 03, 2006

Video

• Movie Review: Jindabyne

  A report from the Pusan Film Festival

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Nov 03, 2006

• TV Review: NCIS - "Witch Hunt"

  "Witch Hunt" by far is the best-plotted episode of NCIS, currently in its fourth season.

  Review in Video — by C. Michael Bailey — on Nov 03, 2006

• Movie Review: Flags of Our Fathers

  Clint Eastwood out-Spielbergs Spielberg in this Steven Spielberg-produced World War II epic.

  Review in Video — by Dante A. Ciampaglia — on Nov 03, 2006

• Movie Review: Borat - Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan

  Borat staves off execution by making the funniest film of the year.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Nov 03, 2006

• Movie Review: Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan

  Borat came to the U.S. and A to make a movie-film for his country. The result? Probably the funniest movie of the year.

  Review in Video — by Neil Miller — on Nov 03, 2006

• TV Review: Lost -"The Cost of Living"

  Time to drink some Dharma Energy drinks and get things moving again. Lost 2.0, the sucker.

  Review in Video — by David Desjardins — on Nov 03, 2006

• Blogcritic of the Month, November 2006: Diane Kristine

  Get to know BC's premier televisionary!

  Interview in Video — by Lisa McKay — on Nov 03, 2006

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Flushed Away, Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause

  This weekend belongs to the children.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 03, 2006

• TV Review: Survivor 13: Cook Islands - Episode 7

  Once racially charged, Survivor's just a big puzzle now. No, they're not Lost.

  Review in Video — by Jackie — on Nov 03, 2006

Music

• Enter To Win: Shawn Colvin - These Four Walls

  After a five year absence, Shawn Colvin is back with a brand new album and we have four to give away.

  News in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Nov 03, 2006

• Music Review: The Very Best of Jerry Garcia

  maybe not the very best, but it comes pretty damn close.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Nov 03, 2006

• Music Review: George Strait - Fresh Cut Christmas

  Traditional Christmas music, with a touch of country.

  Review in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Nov 03, 2006

• Kanye West Flips Out at EMAs

  Kanye West needed a +1 on the guest list for his ego at MTV's European video awards ceremony.

  News in Music — by Pete Blackwell — on Nov 03, 2006

• Vinyl Tap: The Dukes Of Stratosphere - 25 O'Clock

  Avatars of all things psychedelic, the Dukes of Stratosphere are ecstasy for the ears. The ones that are melting down your head right now.

  Review in Music — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Nov 03, 2006

• Musicians Help Musicians at Future of Music Coalition New Orleans Benefit

  Jackson Browne, Steve Earle, Mike Mills, Allison Moorer, Tom Morello, Boots Riley, and Corin Tucker gather to swing for a cause at Tipitina's.

  News in Music — by Eric Olsen — on Nov 03, 2006

• Blogcritics Goodie Bag: Napster's Free Download of the Day, Kevin Federline, Rock Ridge Music, Jibbs, Citizen Cope, and Mutronium

  Digital media music and video downloads and streams.

  News in Music — by Anna Creech — on Nov 03, 2006

• Blues Bash Music Review: Canned Heat - Instrumentals 1967 - 1996

  Throughout the decades of their existence, they have had the ability to play outside the box with style and flair.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 03, 2006

• MSN Music to Stop Selling Downloads and The Daily Music and Tech News

  MSN Music, Bad Brains, and Viral video charts in today's music and tech news update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Nov 03, 2006

• The Friday Morning Listen: The Who - Endless Wire

  Pete, I'm so glad that didn't happen.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Nov 03, 2006

• Music Review: Math and Physics Club - "Darling Please Come Home"

  The lead guitar bounces playfully around simple, effective lyrics.

  Review in Music — by Sleeveless Sundays — on Nov 03, 2006

• Music Review: Josh Groban - Awake

  Fans have eagerly but impatiently waited for his next album, and it's now about to become a reality.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Nov 03, 2006

• Blues Bash Music Review: Robben Ford - "Lovin' Cup"

  A Blues influenced edition of One Track Mind.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Nov 03, 2006

• Music Review: Indie Round-Up for November 2, 2006

  It's suburban chill music for the post-American Beauty generation.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Nov 03, 2006

Sports

• University of Hawaii Football Breeds Strange Statistics

  I know a good and balanced team when I see one -- and the UH Warriors are a good and balanced team.

  News in Sports — by Bird of Paradise — on Nov 03, 2006

• RJ's NFL Picks - Week Nine

  Sorry I'm late ... but better late than never, right? Right??? Right.

  Opinion in Sports — by RJ Elliott — on Nov 03, 2006

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07

  The Golden Tee in Tiger Woods' pro shop is a must have for Sim Golf, not fans of the Toadstool Tour.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Nov 03, 2006

• PS2 Review: God Hand

  Quirky retro fun with a coat of modern gaming.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Nov 03, 2006

• Friday Flash: Atome, Jeu Chiant, Hawkpeng79, 50 States

  From Germany to France to Japan to the United States of America, it's a gaming trip around the world!

  Opinion in Gaming — by Phillip Winn — on Nov 03, 2006

• God of War II God of Noise Contest

  Music to your ears in the next God of War game

  News in Gaming — by Kristen Schweitzer — on Nov 03, 2006

• Xbox Review: Justice League Heroes

  Justice League Heroes brings you the next best thing, being able to virtually fight evil as the members of the Justice League of America.

  Review in Gaming — by Blake Matthews — on Nov 03, 2006

Books

• How William Styron Helped Save Me From Depression

  I suppose I should have written him a letter telling him that his own suffering had helped me to overcome my own.

  Opinion in Books — by Bird of Paradise — on Nov 03, 2006

• Book Review: I SPAT by Stephanie R. Bridges

  An accessible, gritty yet hopeful book of religious poems.

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Nov 03, 2006

• Book Review: The Mephisto Club by Tess Gerritsen

  Fear the darkness! This one will keep you checking under your bed!

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Nov 03, 2006

• The Wonder Spyglass 2: David Langford, Allen Steele, and other SF from the Nineties

  David Langford's entry in the Father Brown series; Allen Steele continues the saga of Captain Future with somewhat mixed results.

  Review in Books — by Avi Abrams — on Nov 03, 2006

• Graphic Novel Review: Rock Bottom by Joe Casey and Charlie Adlard

  Bill Sherman chips away at Joe Casey and Charlie Adlard’s graphic novel about a man who turns to rock.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Nov 03, 2006

Culture

• Thoughts on Being an Artist and the Creative Process

  Many creative people struggle with their fit in society, and here are the quotes to prove it.

  Opinion in Culture — by Laura Young — on Nov 03, 2006

• Opening My Eyes on Mike

  May we be willing to help each other as we absorb the ramifications of truly loving each other, 'til death do us part.

  Opinion in Culture — by Laura Young — on Nov 03, 2006

• Playing With Numbers: "Objective" Ratings of a Subjective Reality

  Why did India fare so badly in the latest Reporters without Borders press freedom rankings?

  Opinion in Culture — by Spincycle — on Nov 03, 2006

• Day By Day for November 03, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for November 03, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Nov 03, 2006

Sci/Tech

• The 2006 O'Reilly Photoshop Cook-off Winners

  If your raw images aren't quite good enough, you can always turn to the trusty Adobe Photoshop.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Aaman Lamba — on Nov 03, 2006

• Sudden Infant Death: New Study Finds Cause - Or Merely Effect?

  There is as much likelihood they've discovered a symptom of SIDS as a cause

  News in Sci/Tech — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 03, 2006