November 13, 2006 Archive

Gaming

• Gold v. Silver on Xbox Live

  Is releasing content to Gold members fair?

  Opinion in Gaming — by Graeme Smith — on Nov 13, 2006

• U.S. PlayStation 3 Launch Looking Murky

  With only five exclusive games, and low launch units available, Sony’s future looks bleak.

  News in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Nov 13, 2006

Sports

• A-Rod and Bonds' Postseason Woes: Dipping into History for Statistical Perspective

  One of the biggest knocks against Alex Rodriguez is postseason performance. But is it really that bad?

  Opinion in Sports — by Alessandro Nicolo — on Nov 13, 2006

• Pepsi Presents: Sellout Ball

  Why stop at just stadiums. If baseball is going to sell out, then sell out all the way!

  Opinion in Sports — by Dr. Blogstein — on Nov 13, 2006

• Boring Rats: Cultural Learnings of "CitiField" For Make Benefit Inglorious Nation of Mets Fans

  CitiField? Man, that is not only boring but a less than amazing choice for the name of the new home of the Amazin’ Mets.

  Opinion in Sports — by Victor Lana — on Nov 13, 2006

• Another Last-Second Victory for the Seahawks

  Josh Brown saves the day at the last second yet again. Does it ever get old? Never.

  News in Sports — by Erynn Rose — on Nov 13, 2006

• Henin-Hardenne Takes Home Year-End Championship Title

  The Belgian topped former No. 1 Amélie Mauresmo in straight sets in Madrid.

  News in Sports — by Lawntennisnews — on Nov 13, 2006

• Primera Division: Van is the Man, Barça Struggles, Valencia Spill Points

  A round up for the matches played this weekend in the Spanish Primera Division.

  News in Sports — by Lawntennisnews — on Nov 13, 2006

Politics

• Illinois HB 750: The Amazing Tax Increase

  Illinois is trying to pass off a massive tax increase as education funding reform. It will drive effective income down and businesses out of the state.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Bambenek — on Nov 13, 2006

• Election Dissection

  As George Bush put it, the Republicans took a “thumpin’” on November 7th - but why? And what else happened?

  Opinion in Politics — by Drew McKissick — on Nov 13, 2006

Video

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Hiding Out

  Patrick declares his love for Robin while Luke tries to shield Laura from her painful past.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Nov 13, 2006

• Interview With Samantha Esteban of Harsh Times

  Samantha Esteban discusses her new role in Harsh Times co-starring Christian Bale as well as her life, loves, and future plans.

  Interview in Video — by Tall Writer — on Nov 13, 2006

• TV Review: Battlestar Galactica "A Measure of Salvation"

  Battlestar Galactica is definitely back to form. This week’s episodes, “A Measure of Salvation” proves it.

  Review in Video — by David Desjardins — on Nov 13, 2006

• DVD Review: Totally Awesome

  Totally Awesome was a fun, lighthearted flick with the right amount of sass and eye-rolling cliché to make it into my permanent library.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Nov 13, 2006

• MeeVee Interview: Five Questions with James Ellroy

  His fascination with uncovering the truth behind murders may have started when his mother died, but Ellroy continues to dig deeper on Murder By The Book.

  Interview in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on Nov 13, 2006

• Reality TV Casting Call: The World Series of Pop Culture

  Are you a pop culture guru? Try out for The World Series of Pop Culture.

  News in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on Nov 13, 2006

• TV Review: The Amazing Race 10 - Episode 9

  What? They don't wear wooden shoes in Finland? The teams head to Helsinki.

  Review in Video — by Jackie — on Nov 13, 2006

Music

• Blogcritics Goodie Bag: Indiestore Picks, Arnold G, Vaeda, Full CD Listening Parties of Upcoming Releases, and AOL Sessions

  Digital media music and video downloads and streams.

  News in Music — by Anna Creech — on Nov 13, 2006

• Music Review: Dwight Yoakam - Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc. Deluxe Edition

  Yoakam's debut is given the deluxe treatment, showing the work in progress from early demos to being performed live.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Nov 13, 2006

• Interview: The Changes' Rob Kallick - Roger Ebert is His Hero

  Jubilant, genuine and romantic — these are the words bassist Rob Kallick uses to describe the musical style that drives The Changes.

  Interview in Music — by Jenna Bensoussan — on Nov 13, 2006

• Lycos to Launch Video Portal and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Lycos to branch into video, air guitar, and Decemberists' fan videos in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Nov 13, 2006

• The Pop Star Cycle

  A look at the life cycle of a man-made pop star.

  Opinion in Music — by Retro Music Chick — on Nov 13, 2006

• Music Review: The Game - Doctor's Advocate

  A track-by-track review of the Game's highly anticipated second album.

  Review in Music — by Adam Hoff — on Nov 13, 2006

• Vinyl Tap: Sam Phillips - The Indescribable Wow; Cruel Inventions; Martinis and Bikinis

  The Sam Sessions: Unabashed Pop, cosmic discombobulation, Beatle-sonic nip-and-tuck. Something to wow everyone.

  Review in Music — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Nov 13, 2006

• Did Rock & Roll Kill Your Hit Parade?

  The rising popularity of rock and roll is generally blamed for heralding the beginning of the end...

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Nov 13, 2006

• Q: What’s the World’s Oldest Official National Anthem?

  mental_floss question of the day.

  News in Music — by Mental_Floss — on Nov 13, 2006

Culture

• Dating Through Crisis and the Saturn Return: Astrology-Based Advice

  Dear Elsa, I'm in mid-Saturn Return and things are rough.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Nov 13, 2006

• Fighting the Good Fight? Don't Get Burned (Part Two)

  Watching your reactions and understanding what triggers them will help you avoid burnout. Don't believe everything you think.

  Opinion in Culture — by Laura Young — on Nov 13, 2006

• Three Things That Are Killing Our Media

  A desensitized public, the press as pure business and intrusions into private grief are three strikes against modern journalism.

  Opinion in Culture — by John Guilfoil — on Nov 13, 2006

• Exploring the Beauty of the Oregon coast

  Daytripping to Newport and Depoe Bay, Oregon

  Opinion in Culture — by Randy Hill — on Nov 13, 2006

• In Memoriam: Edwin Bell (1924-2006)

  A tribute to a loving husband, father, and grandfather taken too soon.

  Opinion in Culture — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 13, 2006

• Unrequited Love

  We should think about the problems unrequited love causes for the beloved, as well as for the lover.

  Opinion in Culture — by Shari — on Nov 13, 2006

• The Story of Chess: The Musical

  This strong musical with an iffy book has been in development for so long that the Cold War world it's set in has changed completely.

  Opinion in Culture — by Ken Lyen — on Nov 13, 2006

• Photo Essay: Reading Past and Present in Humayun’s Tomb, India’s Most Melancholic Monument

  Walking and talking history at a world heritage site that inspired the Taj Mahal.

  Opinion in Culture — by Mayank Austen Soofi — on Nov 13, 2006

• Day By Day for November 13, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for November 13, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Nov 13, 2006

• When Stupidity Happens to Intelligent Projects

  Of life's not so opportune moments and it's comical connotations.

  Opinion in Culture — by Chanakya — on Nov 13, 2006

Books

• Book Review: Kill the Messenger by Nick Schou

  A highly readable account of the death of the reporter behind the newspaper series claimed to have blamed the CIA for the crack cocaine epidemic.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Nov 13, 2006

• Book Review: Workingman's Paradise by William Lane

  Interesting insights into 19th-century Australia - and you can read them free online.

  Review in Books — by Jonathan Scanlan — on Nov 13, 2006

• The National Novel Writing Month Contest 2006: A New Approach To An Old Friend

  ...I might even produce something worth reading, but that doesn't really matter.

  Opinion in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 13, 2006

• Graphic Novel Review: Shatter

  ... a nostalgic trip back to a fun time in comics.

  Review in Books — by Dan Traeger — on Nov 13, 2006

• Book Review: Confessions of Super Mom by Melanie Lynne Hauser

  The plot is a little silly but if you view it as a feel-good comic book for grown-ups, Confessions is charming and fun.

  Review in Books — by Staci Schoff — on Nov 13, 2006

• Dark Places and Dangerous Human Beings: An Interview with Australian Novelist Emily Maguire

  "Some who believe that I am not my characters will consider me a corrupt and possibly dangerous human being for having invented this stuff."

  Interview in Books — by Ambrose Musiyiwa — on Nov 13, 2006

• Book Review: One Good Turn by Kate Atkinson

  One Good Turn is one good book. So sit down, get comfortable, and be prepared to be entertained for a good long time.

  Review in Books — by Nancy Fontaine — on Nov 13, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Microsoft, Mozilla, and Stock Scammers - The BugBlog Report 11/13/06

  Fixes for Microsoft and Mozilla bugs.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Bruce Kratofil — on Nov 13, 2006

• Were You Aware Of National Pain Awareness Week?

  Living with pain is a formidable enough challenge without having to overcome other people's prejudices.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 13, 2006

• Will Your Doctor Google You?

  British study shows doctors might benefit from Googling difficult diseases. There are some doubts raised.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Howard Dratch — on Nov 13, 2006