November 10, 2006 Archive

Tastes

• Whiskey and Cigars: Pairing Life’s Luxuries

  Overall, these two things go together as well as any dynamic duo: Laurel and Hardy, Laverne and Shirley, cigar and single malt.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Jenn Jordan — on Nov 10, 2006

• NEC Robot Claims People Taste Like Cured Pork

  NEC has developed a food and wine tasting robot. Could we be the next main course?

  News in Tastes — by John Guilfoil — on Nov 10, 2006

Music

• Music Review: Farmer Jason - Rockin' in the Forest with Farmer Jason

  Cow-punk Jason Ringenberg turns to children’s music.

  Review in Music — by Bill Sherman — on Nov 10, 2006

• Google Hit With Copyright Lawsuit and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Google, Johnny Cash's new video, and Joni Mitchell and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in today's update.

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

• The Best Parts of the Best Songs - Ever - Amen

  Where else are you going to see Loretta Lynn, Selena, and The Smashing Pumpkins on the same list? Nowhere else. This is it.

  Opinion in Music — by Kristi Harrison — on Nov 10, 2006

• Music Review: Norma Jean - Redeemer

  A great dissonance vs a small melody.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 10, 2006

• Music Review: Johnny Action Figure Asks The Room To Please Stop Spinning

  If you have grown bored with the sounds that emanate from your radio, then pick up the newest disc by Johnny Action Figure, Asks The Room To Please Stop Spinning.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 10, 2006

• Music Review: The Slits - Revenge Of The Killer Slits EP

  Britain's first ladies of dubby, scratchy punk are all grown up, back together, and trying to recapture the old magic.

  Review in Music — by John Owen — on Nov 10, 2006

• Music Review: J.J. Cale & Eric Clapton: The Road to Escondido

  Two old friends getting together to celebrate their shared musical roots.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Nov 10, 2006

• The Friday Morning Listen: Pete Townshend - Scooped

  The river can't be stopped. Or the sea refuses no river. Or something.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Nov 10, 2006

• Blues Bash Music Review: North Mississippi Allstars' "51 Phantom"

  The Allstars' leadoff title track to their second release is like a gateway drug to the blues.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Nov 10, 2006

• Music Review: Fake Problems - Spurs and Spokes/Bull>Matador

  Any record this good is worth losing your hearing over.

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

Video

• Holiday Favorites: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

  A loving look at family, friends, misfits, and a special holiday favorite.

  Opinion in Video — by Donnie Marler — on Nov 10, 2006

• TV Review: NCIS - "Sandblast"

  The fourth season of NCIS is finally reaching adolescence.

  Review in Video — by C. Michael Bailey — on Nov 10, 2006

• Movie Review: Villisca: Living With a Mystery

  This movie sets a high bar for full-length documentary treatments of crime stories.

  Review in Video — by Steve Huff — on Nov 10, 2006

• TV Preview: 3 Lbs. - Pilot, "Lost for Words"

  This show about a brusque, troubled, but brilliant doctor who values medical science over humanity is practically begging for the comparison to House.

  Review in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Nov 10, 2006

• MeeVee Interview: Five Questions with Ted Danson

  Is he everyone's confidant in real life too?

  Interview in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on Nov 10, 2006

• Reality TV Casting Call: Is Your Family the Real-Life Brady Bunch?

  News in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on Nov 10, 2006

• TV Review: Survivor 13: Cook Islands - Episode 8

  Kicking into gear after a few lackluster weeks, it's fresh challenges and spiffy twists.

  Review in Video — by Jackie — on Nov 10, 2006

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Stranger Than Fiction, Babel, The Return, A Good Year, Borat

  Borat take over whole country yes, very good.

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

Politics

• The Republicans Lost? It's Quiz Day!

  How conservative talk hosts are dealing with their disappointment.

  News in Politics — by Sam Jack — on Nov 10, 2006

• Florida To Investigate Tens of Thousands Of Missing E-Votes In Four Counties

  Here we go again! Huge numbers of votes are missing from E-voting machine tallies in Florida. Is anyone surprised?

  News in Politics — by Jet Gardner — on Nov 10, 2006

• Hey Kiddo, Can Ya Help A Poor Old Country Get Back On Her Feet?

  Getting the middle class back up to the middle is not an impossible task.

  Opinion in Politics — by Peter J — on Nov 10, 2006

• Q: What If You Miss the Deadline to Claim Your Lottery Prize?

  mental_floss question of the day.

  News in Politics — by Mental_Floss — on Nov 10, 2006

• Hey America, Get Ready for Two Years of Hell!

  I'm not sure who the good guys are - if there are any. But there's no question that on Tuesday we voted to give the bad guys more power.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Nov 10, 2006

Gaming

• Playstation 3 Launches in Japan Tomorrow

  Playstation 3 will launch in Japan tomorrow and Wii makes its American debut next week. Here they come...

  News in Gaming — by John Guilfoil — on Nov 10, 2006

• Interview: Ted Lange of RedOctane

  Lange details the making of the rock legend Guitar Hero II.

  Interview in Gaming — by Aaron Auzins — on Nov 10, 2006

• PC Game Review: Just Cause

  Although it's a bit repetitive and fairly unrealistic, Just Cause is a symphony of brutality and monstrously fun.

  Review in Gaming — by Timothy Moriarty — on Nov 10, 2006

• Friday Flash: Proximity, Orbit, Double Wires

  Plot your next move, master Kepler's law of celestial mechanics, or swing loose and fast like Spider-man.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Phillip Winn — on Nov 10, 2006

Books

• Manga Review - PhD: Phantasy Degree by Son Hee-Joon

  Wacky manga hi-jinks in the depths of Hell!

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Nov 10, 2006

• Book Review: The Meaning of Night - A Confession by Michael Cox

  A classic in the making.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Nov 10, 2006

• Black Arts, Literature and Women‘s Issues: An Interview with Literary Activist Kadija Sesay

  Sesay is founder and publisher of SABLE, a literary magazine which focuses on new writings by writers of African and Asian descent.

  Interview in Books — by Ambrose Musiyiwa — on Nov 10, 2006

Culture

• Wired: Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Epilepsy, and Me

  There are, of course, risks with any major surgery. Even with minor surgery.

  Opinion in Culture — by Sadi Ranson-Polizzotti — on Nov 10, 2006

• Masters of Horror: Dave Wagner, Music Archivist

  This is an interview with Dave Wagner who runs a website called Forbidden Crypts of Haunted Music. Sounds cheesy? Hardly.

  Interview in Culture — by hauntedreport — on Nov 10, 2006

• The Bathroom: Microcosm for Fascism, Communism, and Capitalism

  If a political ideology doesn't work inside, forget trying to use it outside. Case study: me, brother, and a shared bathroom.

  Opinion in Culture — by Snarkattack — on Nov 10, 2006

• Stressed Out Scorpio With Health Problems: Astrology-Based Advice

  Dear Elsa, I am a 24 year old female who has been developing baldness.

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

• Alan Cumming Eyes Marriage, Discusses Flirting With Hugh Jackman

  Scottish hottie Alan Cumming dished about his experience on X-Men 2 and working with the delicious Hugh Jackman.

  News in Culture — by Chris Evans — on Nov 10, 2006

• An Art Exhibit to See and Be: In Your Face at the Art Gallery of Ontario

  Compelling exhibit features art of the people, by the people, and about the people. Lots and lots of people.

  Opinion in Culture — by Laura Young — on Nov 10, 2006

• Blogcritics Editors' Picks: November 1 through November 7

  The best of our week, leaf-raking edition.

  News in Culture — by Lisa McKay — on Nov 10, 2006

• Remembering Sue Weiland (Part One)

  The journey of a family coping with a tragic loss due to domestic violence told by one invited to share a celebration of her life.

  Opinion in Culture — by Laura Young — on Nov 10, 2006

• Day By Day for November 10, 2006

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

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

Sports

• Rutgers Win Dooms Big East's BCS Championship Chances

  No one outside of a few columnists actually believes Rutgers is Fiesta Bowl worthy. But Louisville might have been.

  News in Sports — by Dan McGowan — on Nov 10, 2006

• RJ's NFL Picks - Week Ten

  The 2nd half of the regular season begins this Sunday...and no more bye weeks!

  Opinion in Sports — by RJ Elliott — on Nov 10, 2006

• What is the Worst "Lie" in Golf?

  The worst lie has nothing to do with finding your ball unplayable. It's about the lies we tell ourselves.

  Opinion in Sports — by Wade Pearse — on Nov 10, 2006