November 5, 2006 Archive

Gaming

• PC Review: Evidence - The Last Ritual

  Think you're man enough ot unravel The Phoenix Killer's puzzles?

  Review in Gaming — by Jason Westhaver — on Nov 05, 2006

• Mac Game Review: Redline

  Redline is a fast-paced and fun racing game for your Mac.

  Review in Gaming — by Cameron Graham — on Nov 05, 2006

• PC Game Review: 80 Days

  Jules Verne please forgive them, for they know not what they did.

  Review in Gaming — by Jason Westhaver — on Nov 05, 2006

• PSP Review: Gangs of London

  The most serious flaw with Gangs of London is that it simply cannot stand toe-to-toe with the competition.

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Nov 05, 2006

• Xbox 360 Review: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07

  If last year's installment was a bogey, this one drops in for a birdie.

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Nov 05, 2006

Books

• Making Things Personal: An Interview with Author and Magazine Editor Kerala Goodkin

  "I think stories are one of the most effective ways to bridge divides and truly communicate with people."

  Interview in Books — by Ambrose Musiyiwa — on Nov 05, 2006

• Book Review: 100 Semesters - My Adventures as Student, Profesor, and University President, and What I Learned Along the Way by William M. Chace

  One man's journey through education would teach him more than he could ever imagine.

  Review in Books — by NancyGail — on Nov 05, 2006

• Book Review: Hollywood and Me by Bernie Rothman

  This non-memoir is a memoir of one TV writer and producer's times in the non-Golden Age of television.

  Review in Books — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Nov 05, 2006

• Book Review: The Ultimate New York Diet by David Kirsch

  One of the current crop of fitness gurus - David Kirsch – says he knows the fastest way to a trimmer you.

  Review in Books — by Sal Marinello — on Nov 05, 2006

• Book Review: America Alone - The End of the World as We Know It by Mark Steyn

  I'm once again left in awe at Steyn's ability as a writer.

  Review in Books — by Damian Penny — on Nov 05, 2006

• Book Review: Sagramanda by Alan Dean Foster

  Alan Dean Foster continues to show his wonderful talent with story, character, and setting.

  Review in Books — by Edwen Davis — on Nov 05, 2006

• Book Review: Iran Awakening by Shirin Ebadi, Winner of the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize

  "I was a woman, and this revolution's victory demanded my defeat."

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Nov 05, 2006

• The Wonder Spyglass 3: Wooden Spaceships and Carnivorous Cars - SF from the Eighties

  Bob Shaw sends his Victorian scientists into space in wooden spaceships; Michael Shea creates marvelous countryside fantasy in his neglected masterpiece.

  Review in Books — by Avi Abrams — on Nov 05, 2006

Politics

• George Said It Would Be Like This

  The Father of our Country warned us against the pernicious influence of political parties. Are voters finally listening?

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Nov 05, 2006

• How to Win Enemies and Influence People: Hussein and Coincidences

  An election in two days and....Click! Saddam Hussein Is Sentenced to Death! Saddam Hussein Is Sentenced to Death! Saddam...

  Opinion in Politics — by Jayson Harsin — on Nov 05, 2006

• A Little Revolution Now And Again Wouldn't Hurt

  Who will join me in revolution? And who will explain to me how we are to bring one about?

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Schannon — on Nov 05, 2006

• Saddam to Hang

  Saddam's contribution to history is over.

  Opinion in Politics — by Brad Schader — on Nov 05, 2006

• Is There Any Need For A Technocracy in Palestine?

  A good leader tries to achieve consensus on sensitive issues. But it looks like President Abbas does not believe in consensus politics.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mohammad Munaeem Jamal — on Nov 05, 2006

• Saddam Hussein Verdict: Vengeance Or Justice?

  Confusing justice and vengeance is a mistake at any time, here it would be a very bloody one

  News in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 05, 2006

• Saddam Hussein Sentenced To Death In Trial For Crimes Against Humanity

  Featuring more political grandstanding and media theater than legal exegesis of his crimes, his trials have not set good precedents.

  News in Politics — by Aaman Lamba — on Nov 05, 2006

• With Perry And What Army?

  Can the US threaten to start wars over nuclear weapons development if it has no troops available to fight them?

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Nov 05, 2006

• In Israel the Dead Live On With a New Name: "Aerial Sharon"

  Either the AP or Fox News is responsible for giving former Israeli Prime Minister Sharon a new first name, "Aerial" instead of "Ariel." Now I suppose this mistake is understandable

  Satire in Politics — by Bird of Paradise — on Nov 05, 2006

Video

• Movie Review: When We Were Kings

  Its coverage of the bout, its result, and its effects are nearly as powerful as the two spirited opponents.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Nov 05, 2006

• TV Preview: My Boys - A TBS Original Comedy Series

  TBS, the Very Funny SuperStation, will premiere an original comedy, My Boys, on November 28. Will they score a home run with it?

  Review in Video — by Jackie — on Nov 05, 2006

• TV Review: Dexter - "Love American Style"

  Dexter eliminates an insidious element of illegal immigration.

  Review in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Nov 05, 2006

• Movie Review: Marie Antoinette

  Sofia Coppola gives us a perfectly paced, and well acted take on French queen Marie Antoinette's life inside Versailles.

  Review in Video — by Cameron Graham — on Nov 05, 2006

• 2006 Animated Feature Film Oscar Contenders

  This year's Academy Award contenders include 16 contenders for Best Animated Feature.

  Opinion in Video — by Kathy Scovill — on Nov 05, 2006

• Movie Review: The Boss of it All

  A report from the Pusan Film Festival

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Nov 05, 2006

• AOL's Gold Rush Rushes To Its Finish

  Gold Rush, a venture by AOL and CBS, produced by Mark Burnett, rushes to its final round this week on Entertainment Tonight.

  News in Video — by Jackie — on Nov 05, 2006

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

  Borat is crude to the hilt, quick to the edge, and filled to the brim with humor.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Nov 05, 2006

• DVD Review: Godzilla Raids Again

  A second excellent effort from Classic Media's new Godzilla line.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Nov 05, 2006

• TV Review: CSI: NY - "Murder Sings the Blues"

  Two deaths and the biggest one is nearly compromised. Mac Taylor is about to have a BIG headache in the Big Apple.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Nov 05, 2006

Sports

• Kim Clijsters Makes Winning Comeback in Hasselt

  The soon-to-retire Belgian won in dramatic fashion in her hometown tournament.

  News in Sports — by Lawntennisnews — on Nov 05, 2006

• Ravens Extend AFC North Lead After Declawing Bengals

  McNair looked like the QB of old, rather than an old QB.

  News in Sports — by M.D. Sandwasher — on Nov 05, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Japanese Dolphin "With Legs" Is a Setback for Evolution Supporters

  All this story shows us is that dolphins are still dolphins.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Bird of Paradise — on Nov 05, 2006

Music

• A Look Ahead To The 40th Annual CMA Awards

  A no-holds-barred compilation of gutsy predictions for Monday night!

  Opinion in Music — by Donnie Marler — on Nov 05, 2006

• Blogcritics Goodie Bag: mtvU Woodie Awards, The Goo Goo Dolls, k-os, Gob Iron, and Indiestore Picks

  Digital media music and video downloads and streams.

  News in Music — by Anna Creech — on Nov 05, 2006

• Music DVD Review: Dylan Speaks - The Legendary 1965 Press Conference In San Francisco

  Dylan's now legendary 1965 San Francisco press conference is not just a revealing look at the icon, it's also great theater.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Nov 05, 2006

• From Billie Holiday To Doris Day - The Songbirds

  What do Norma Deloris Egstrom, Frances Rose Shore, Eleanora Fagan Gough, and Doris Mary Ann von Kappelhoff have in common?

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Nov 05, 2006

• Carrie Underwood - The Reigning Queen of Country American Idol Style

  Not too shabby for a sweet-smiling country girl from Oklahoma.

  Opinion in Music — by Kathy Scovill — on Nov 05, 2006

• Music Review: Moby - Go: The Very Best Of Moby

  Moby has had quite a roller coaster career, eventually having the kind of musical success that would warrant a greatest hits collection.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Nov 05, 2006

Culture

• Day By Day for November 05, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for November 05, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Nov 05, 2006