November 28, 2006 Archive

Culture

• Divorcing! Casual Dating? Another Commitment? What to Do? Leo Sun, Aquarius Moon, Saturn in the 7th House: Astrology-Based Advice

  Hello Elsa, My husband and I are in the process of a divorce.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Nov 28, 2006

• Blogcritics: From Here to Whither?

  Musings and suggestions on the future of the "sinister cabal."

  Opinion in Culture — by Spincycle — on Nov 28, 2006

• In Search of Vices

  Does pop culture and modern media legitimize human vices?

  Opinion in Culture — by Alessandro Nicolo — on Nov 28, 2006

• WW II: Sharing a Bottle With General Patton

  A chance meeting between a famed General and a dogface soldier near the end of WWII.

  Opinion in Culture — by Donnie Marler — on Nov 28, 2006

• Of Statistics and Objectives

  Do we put too much emphasis on the numbers and not enough on character?

  Opinion in Culture — by Alessandro Nicolo — on Nov 28, 2006

• The Effect of Money on Our Thinking

  New research indicates that just the thought of money may make us selfish. Could the pursuit of money ultimately cost you your peace of mind?

  News in Culture — by Laura Young — on Nov 28, 2006

• Podcast Review: MicroBusiness News Briefs

  A timely and information-packed podcast aimed at microenterprise owners.

  Review in Culture — by Anita Campbell — on Nov 28, 2006

• Day By Day for November 28, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for November 28, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Nov 28, 2006

• A Rather Aggressive March of Dimes

  Holidays are the time to give and be grateful. Some charities, run like corporations, defy that spirit.

  Opinion in Culture — by Chanakya — on Nov 28, 2006

Books

• Book Review: The Brethren by Beverly Lewis

  Beverly Lewis continues to give her readers what they have found irresistible in her previous best-selling books.

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Nov 28, 2006

• Book Review: Hail Mary and Rhythmic Breathing - A New Way of Praying the Rosary by Richard Galentino

  Combining pranayama and the rosary for clarity, health, and world peace.

  Review in Books — by Staci Schoff — on Nov 28, 2006

• Book Review - V0N 1B0: General Delivery, Whistler, B.C. by Ian Verchère

  This collection of humorous and entertaining vignettes presents a Whistler hidden from tourists.

  Review in Books — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Nov 28, 2006

• Interview: Fame School Author Cindy Jefferies Chronicles Aspiring Pop Stars' Dreams

  Jefferies says her personal experiences have given her a huge store of memories to draw on when she writes.

  Interview in Books — by Ambrose Musiyiwa — on Nov 28, 2006

Video

• TV Review: Heroes - "Six Months Ago"

  A lot happened six months ago: Hiro feared becoming a T-Rex's lunch and Sylar became a sociopath.

  Review in Video — by E.D. Jones — on Nov 28, 2006

• Blogcritics Goodie Bag: The Amazing Race preview, Boston Legal preview, Paul McCartney: The Space Within US, and Dylan Lauren

  Digital media music and video downloads and streams.

  News in Video — by Anna Creech — on Nov 28, 2006

• Box Office Update 11/22-11/26: Penguins and Turkey Rule the Roost

  Penguins and Bond hang onto the top spots besting some comparatively weak competition.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 28, 2006

• DVD Review: Santa's Sing-A-Long!

  Guess what squawks more than three French hens and has the aroma associated with the lords once they're done a-leaping?

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Nov 28, 2006

• DVD Pick of the Week: This Week Is Super, But The Pick Isn't

  Superman may rule the releases, but it is not the one that you need to see.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 28, 2006

• Movie Review: The Pest

  The Pest is the entertainment equivalent to basking in a pool of vomit, mold, and errant feces.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Nov 28, 2006

• TV Review: Boston Legal - "Lincoln"

  They're back, and more zany than ever.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Nov 28, 2006

• Superman Returns, Clerks II, The Ant Bully: Region 1 DVD Releases for November 28, 2006

  This week, there's plenty of Superman and Kevin Smith to go around.

  News in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Nov 28, 2006

• Movie Review: Borat

  You heard about the lawsuits or potential lawsuits arising out of the controversial film. Here's a review of the movie that started it all.

  Review in Video — by Richard J. Radcliffe — on Nov 28, 2006

• Q: Was Michael Moore Really a Divinity School Student?

  News in Video — by Mental_Floss — on Nov 28, 2006

• DVD Review: The Ellen DeGeneres Show: DVD-licious

  This best-of collection would be a good gift for fans of the talk show, but others might not "get" it.

  Review in Video — by Anna Creech — on Nov 28, 2006

Music

• The Music Makers Relief Foundation: Helping Restore The Blues

  They are one of the best and brightest hopes for keeping the Blues alive today.

  News in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 28, 2006

• Music Review: Eminem featuring 50 Cent - The Re-Up

  Eminem is back, but it is partner-in-crime 50 Cent that makes the newsworthy return on this one.

  Review in Music — by Adam Hoff — on Nov 28, 2006

• Beatles Catalogue May Go Digital and The Daily Music and Tech News

  The Beatles and iTunes, Opera Mini 3.0, and Courtney Love invades Britain in today's update

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Nov 28, 2006

• Five Minutes of Funk with Reef The Lost Cauze

  The five minute interview, Five Minutes of Funk is back, this time with Philadelphian emcee Reef the Lost Cauze.

  Interview in Music — by Laron Cue — on Nov 28, 2006

• Blues Bash Interview: Kenny Neal

  Blues ambassador, historian, and genuinely nice guy Kenny Neal says, "Everybody is somebody."

  Interview in Music — by Joan Hunt — on Nov 28, 2006

• Music Review: The Alrights - High School

  Churchill's showmanship in songwriting coupled with fluidic harmonies make The Alrights way more than just alright.

  Review in Music — by Joanne Schenker — on Nov 28, 2006

• Interview: The New Amsterdams

  The New Amsterdams, a Blogcritics’ staple, talk about their past, present, and future.

  Interview in Music — by M.D. Sandwasher — on Nov 28, 2006

• Music Review: Johnny Mathis-Gold: 50th Anniversary Christmas Celebration

  Classic Christmas Carols compiled by classic oldies crooner Johnny Mathis

  Review in Music — by tink — on Nov 28, 2006

• Blues Bash Interview: The Bluesers

  The "Canadian Delta" strikes blue!

  Interview in Music — by Joan Hunt — on Nov 28, 2006

Politics

• Israeli Hopes for Meshaal

  Israelis cannot count on our government, but we can expect good things from the Palestinian Cabinet.

  Opinion in Politics — by Obadiah Shoher — on Nov 28, 2006

• How to Get Out of Iraq Without Getting Out of Iraq - the Adam Ash Plan B for Iraq

  We should withdraw all US forces to our four big bases in Iraq, and just sit there, doing nothing.

  Opinion in Politics — by Adam Ash — on Nov 28, 2006

Sports

• Doha, Qatar Ready to Host The 15th Asian Games

  The world's second largest sports event in one of the globe's smallest countries, starts on the 1st of December.

  News in Sports — by Rohan Venkat — on Nov 28, 2006

• The Rock Slide: Mele Kali-Kiwanuka

  Also: Two Big Bens (Roethlisberger, Wallace) get clocked with nine sacks and a no-headband rule, respectively.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Nov 28, 2006

• One Man's Heisman Poll: Final Edition

  Troy Smith runs away with college football's most prestigious award.

  Opinion in Sports — by Adam Hoff — on Nov 28, 2006

• Hasselbeck and Alexander Put the Seahawks Back On Track, 34-24

  The Hawks slip in the snow, but come back big to beat the Packers.

  News in Sports — by Erynn Rose — on Nov 28, 2006

• RJ's NFL Picks - Week Thirteen

  Sorry to disappoint everyone, but the Colts are still the best team in the NFL...

  News in Sports — by RJ Elliott — on Nov 28, 2006

• Michigan State Hires Mark Dantonio Away From U. of Cincinnati

  An impressive resume, coaching alongside Nick Saban and Jim Tressel, earned him the Spartans' head coach job.

  News in Sports — by M.D. Sandwasher — on Nov 28, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Strong Brands Balm Consumer Brains, New Study Shows

  Researchers poke around the "branded brain."

  News in Sci/Tech — by Eric Olsen — on Nov 28, 2006

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Review: Red Steel

  Don't beleive the attacks. Red steel is a solid game and an example of just where Wii gaming is headed.

  Review in Gaming — by Jason Westhaver — on Nov 28, 2006