December 29, 2006 Archive

Politics

• Saddam Hussein Executed - Did Saddam Get the Last Laugh?

  This is not a time for chest-beating. This is a moment for us to look long and hard at where Iraq is heading.

  News in Politics — by Ray Ellis — on Dec 29, 2006

• Countdown to the Execution of Saddam Hussein

  If the execution is not completed by the start of the Eid festival, most sources agree it could not be carried out during its course.

  News in Politics — by Natalie Bennett — on Dec 29, 2006

• Omerta vs Constitutional Law

  Congress seems more subject to the rule of Omerta than the rule of constitutional law and justice.

  Opinion in Politics — by Richard Rothstein — on Dec 29, 2006

• Gerald Ford: The Reluctant President

  State funeral protocols and the humility of President Gerald Ford.

  News in Politics — by Media Lizzy — on Dec 29, 2006

• The Pettiness of Local Politics and Frivolity of Illinois Election Law

  Election law designed to trap candidates and throw people off the ballot hampers our democratic republic.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Bambenek — on Dec 29, 2006

• Former President Gerald Ford Dead at 93

  Ford was a quiet, uncomplicated and honest man. He may not have been great... but he was good.

  Opinion in Politics — by Bird of Paradise — on Dec 29, 2006

• News and Commentary: Uh Oh, It's Tomorrow

  You can find news anywhere there's at least one person and just about anything else. I feel sorry for George Bush, don't you?

  News in Politics — by Mark Schannon — on Dec 29, 2006

• Russian Airbus Hijacker Subdued By Passengers

  Passengers over-powered a Russian passenger who tried to hijack an Aeroflot Airbus. It landed safely in Prague.

  News in Politics — by Howard Dratch — on Dec 29, 2006

Books

• The Ripper Unmasked: An Interview with Poet and Author Sandra Lester

  "My pen is my bayonet or scythe. I use it to chop down the over-grown nettles of the past..."

  Interview in Books — by Ambrose Musiyiwa — on Dec 29, 2006

• Book Review: Atlantis by David Gibbins

  Gibbins has crafted an original, engrossing tale that makes a wonderful addition to the body of Atlantis-themed thrillers.

  Review in Books — by Megalith — on Dec 29, 2006

• Book Review: Skylight Confessions: A Novel by Alice Hoffman

  A beautiful modern fable of a family haunted by dreams, love and regret.

  Review in Books — by CChen — on Dec 29, 2006

• Book Review: Bloodsucking Fiends by Christopher Moore

  Maybe that's why vampires are so funny, because reality can bite.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Dec 29, 2006

• Book Review: The Go Point - When It's Time To Decide by Michael Useem

  How do people make decisions? This book attempts to provide answers.

  Review in Books — by NancyGail — on Dec 29, 2006

Music

• A Daily Video: "I have seen your eyes in purple..."

  From the Netherlands, (Clan of) Xymox's "Imagination" off of the 1989 album Twist of Shadows.

  Opinion in Music — by Gibby Miller — on Dec 29, 2006

• Music Review: Indie Round-Up for December 28, 2006 - The Best of 2006

  Hinder: what is that, a butt?

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Dec 29, 2006

• The Friday Morning Listen: Bill Frisell, Ron Carter, Paul Motian

  Happy New Year, everybody.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Dec 29, 2006

Sports

• Will Florida Follow The German Plan?

  Can Florida handle Ohio State or will Ohio State get surprised?

  Opinion in Sports — by The Critic — on Dec 29, 2006

• So You Want To Play The Ponies: The Horseplayer World Series – Preview, Part I

  January 18-20 marks the third annual Horseplayer World Series at The Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

  News in Sports — by T. Michael Testi — on Dec 29, 2006

• BC Magazine's 2006 Athlete Of the Year: You

  Either that or it's just a lame hook to look back in the year of sports athletes.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Dec 29, 2006

• NFL Picks of a Thoughtful Fool, Week 17

  Wherein I concede the week to the irrational Dark Side.

  News in Sports — by David Mazzotta — on Dec 29, 2006

Culture

• Equal at Birth, Not in Life

  Those who can, do. Those who can’t should not expect the rest of us to consider them equals.

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Dec 29, 2006

• Satire: Santa Claus Conquers the Martins

  In the usually quiet days after Christmas, Santa faces his greatest challenge when disgruntled parents question the way he determines his Naughty and Nice Lists.

  Satire in Culture — by Victor Lana — on Dec 29, 2006

• Subduing Narcissism

  With merrymaking and celebrating our bounties, the wishes for peace and prosperity ring hollow when thoughts, smiles, and wishes betray the actions.

  Opinion in Culture — by temporal — on Dec 29, 2006

• The State of the Pakistani Economy: It’s Time to Party

  Pakistan has good reasons to smile, though challenges remain.

  News in Culture — by Mayank Austen Soofi — on Dec 29, 2006

• Q: Did Walt Disney Really Arrange For His Body To Be Frozen After His Death?

  mental_floss question of the day.

  News in Culture — by Mental_Floss — on Dec 29, 2006

• Day By Day for December 29, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for December 29, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Dec 29, 2006

Video

• DVD Review: Over the Hedge

  Funny furry animated animals. The original concepts never do cease, do they?

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Dec 29, 2006

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Time to Catch Up!

  So this is how the year ends...

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 29, 2006

• Movie Review: In Praise of the Pagan, Feminist, Anti-Musical Holiday Classic, The Year Without a Santa Claus

  The Year Without a Santa Claus -- holiday humanism with a feminist, secular twist.

  Review in Video — by Jayson Harsin — on Dec 29, 2006

• PBS Primetime Programming for The Week of 12/31

  And here it is, a new year, a new week, a new set of PBS programs to watch. Does life get better?

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Dec 29, 2006