December 3, 2006 Archive

Culture

• Theater Review: In the Continuum in Los Angeles

  Danai Gurira and Nikkole Salter are headed for Connecticut, Philadelphia, and Chicago with a drama that succeeds on every level.

  Review in Culture — by Cristofer Gross — on Dec 03, 2006

• A Powerful Story of Survival: Thirty-One Years and Still Standing

  The first quadriplegic to ever walk again without the aid of braces marks the 31st anniversary of his injury and he's still standing.

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

• Satire: Roadius Jackassitis - A Serious Condition

  It is during the winter months when the snow and ice are most likely to be present when Roadius Jackassitis comes out of its dormant stage...

  Satire in Culture — by Nony Mitchell — on Dec 03, 2006

• Retro Redux: Summer Camp - Exciting, Enriching, And Embarrassing

  My recollections include not only musical memories - as always - but also a remembrance of one of the most embarrassing incidents...

  Opinion in Culture — by Big Geez — on Dec 03, 2006

• Top Ten Things Learned on the Road to Full-Time Self-Employment

  Considering your career direction and setting some resolutions to launch your own venture in 2007? Here are some tips to help smooth the process.

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

• Found In Translation

  Overcoming language barriers through cinema and film music.

  Opinion in Culture — by Atul Sabharwal — on Dec 03, 2006

• Humanity: Doing What Comes Unnaturally

  We can only lose when we come into conflict with nature.

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Dec 03, 2006

• Day By Day for December 03, 2006

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

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

Politics

• Q: How Many Times Has Poor Poland Been Partitioned By Predators?

  Mental_Floss question of the day.

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

• “Is the ‘War on Terror’ a Myth?” and Other Questions

  A few things we ought to be asking our government, loudly and persistently

  Opinion in Politics — by Randall A Byrn — on Dec 03, 2006

• Refugees From Iraq

  Paying attention may not necessarily save people's lives, but the chances are better them if we ignore them

  News in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Dec 03, 2006

Gaming

• Xbox Live Arcade Review: Defender

  Anyone else getting tired of the same old, same old?

  Review in Gaming — by Jason Westhaver — on Dec 03, 2006

• Nintendo Wii Review: Call of Duty 3

  No one could have imagined how much fun shooting Nazis with your Wii could be.

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

• Xbox 360 Review: History Channel - Civil War

  Note to self: Guns during the Civil War sucked. A lot.

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

• Xbox 360 Review: Sneak King

  The creepy BK mascot gets even creepier as sandwich stalking ensues.

  Review in Gaming — by Aaron Auzins — on Dec 03, 2006

• Nintendo DS Review: Phoenix Wright - Justice For All (JP)

  Farewell, My Turnabout

  Review in Gaming — by Jason Westhaver — on Dec 03, 2006

Sports

• Hawaii Falls Short Against Oregon State 35-32

  Colt Brennan watched as his Heisman nomination disappeared before the eyes of a sold-out crowd at Aloha Stadium.

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

• Rutgers Did All That For The Texas Bowl

  Considering how far Rutgers has come, it’s hard to label it a choke artist. But the shoe might fit.

  News in Sports — by Dan McGowan — on Dec 03, 2006

• #4 Miami Sweeps Weekend Series Against Ferris State

  Miami University exerted their will over visiting Ferris State University 7-2.

  News in Sports — by M.D. Sandwasher — on Dec 03, 2006

Video

• Movie Review: The Nativity Story

  Underwhelming film of a wonderful story.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 03, 2006

• TV Review: Dexter - "Father Knows Best"

  Living and dying, grieving and lying in the 'burbs.

  Review in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Dec 03, 2006

• Movie Review: Inland Empire

  A three-hour incomprehensible nightmare...

  Review in Video — by clydefro — on Dec 03, 2006

• TV Review: Torchwood - "Greeks Bearing Gifts"

  The premise behind this episode is simple -- it's the age-old story of how hearing people's thoughts would alter your opinion of them.

  Review in Video — by Dan Owen — on Dec 03, 2006

• Movie Review: For Your Consideration

  Considered and rejected!

  Review in Video — by Liz — on Dec 03, 2006

• Holiday Television Programming: December 4 - 8

  Are you ready for Santa? How about Rudolph? It's another holiday-themed week as we head towards the holidays.

  News in Video — by Jackie — on Dec 03, 2006

• DVD Review: Jamie Kennedy's Blowin' Up

  Can Jamie Kennedy and his sidekick convince me that they are destined to a future of "Blowin' Up" as rappers? Stranger things have happened, I suppose.

  Review in Video — by Michael Jones — on Dec 03, 2006

• TV Review: Saturday Night Live, December 2, 2006 - with Matthew Fox and Tenacious D

  Kramer tried to kill the METAL! He failed as he was STRICKEN DOWN to the GROUND!

  Review in Video — by Cameron Archer — on Dec 03, 2006

• Movie Review: Brothers of the Head

  A rock and roll soul at war with itself.

  Review in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Dec 03, 2006

• An Unsolicited Letter To Gilmore Girls

  Some well-intentioned advice for The CW's mother-daughter dramedy, Gilmore Girls.

  Opinion in Video — by Aleks Chan — on Dec 03, 2006

• Movie Review: The Departed

  The Departed is a pedal-to-the-metal remake of the Hong Kong action Infernal Affairs and a cutthroat tour-de-force of the classic good-cop/bad-cop story.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Dec 03, 2006

Music

• Interview: Band Of The Week - Throwback Suburbia

  Blending their pop sensibilities with a rock & roll attitude they manage to capture the essence of retro-pop and make it modern rock.

  Interview in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Dec 03, 2006

• Blogcritics Goodie Bag: Lithops, The Antlers, Brian McKnight, Luz Mob, Clipse, and Cat Empire

  Digital media music and video downloads and streams.

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

• Music Review: Hall & Oates - Home For Christmas

  Notes on the new Hall & Oates Christmas album Home For Christmas by an avowed grinch. Now then, where's that roast beast?!

  Review in Music — by Michael Jones — on Dec 03, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Woman Loses Husband, Finds New Husband: Same Heart

  Destiny guides a woman who donated her husband's heart to the man she meets and marries. A sweet story for the holidays.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Howard Dratch — on Dec 03, 2006

• Electronic Smoking Reducer

  Ingenious device can help you quit.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Kams — on Dec 03, 2006

Books

• Book Review: Men, Love & Sex - The Complete User's Guide for Women by David Zinczenko

  A field guide for crossing the wasteland of misunderstanding between the sexes!

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

• Book Review: Steel Drivin' Man: John Henry: the Untold Story of an American Legend by Scott Reynolds Nelson

  Few things are more interesting than when folklore and history dovetail.

  Review in Books — by Jon Sobel — on Dec 03, 2006