January 4, 2007 Archive

Politics

• Yet another Observational Opinion about Iraq

  We stand at a crossroads in world history. How we proceed from here be determined by whether we see the glass as half full or half empty.

  Opinion in Politics — by Alessandro Nicolo — on Jan 04, 2007

• Conservatives vs. Anti-Liberals

  Ann Coulter is no conservative, she's an anti-liberal.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Bambenek — on Jan 04, 2007

• Mexican President Sends Troops To Troubled Tijuana

  Mexican troops move into Tijuana to control mounting chaos.

  News in Politics — by Howard Dratch — on Jan 04, 2007

• Making a Killing: Reflections on Saddam Hussein's Execution

  There can be little satisfaction in breaking into a man’s home, dragging him into the street, and lynching him.

  Opinion in Politics — by Fred Krone — on Jan 04, 2007

Sports

• NFL Picks of a Thoughtful Fool, Regular Season Wrap-Up

  Wherein I worship at the Church of Reason.

  News in Sports — by David Mazzotta — on Jan 04, 2007

• Notre Dame Stinks In The Sugar Bowl

  The most overrated, over-hyped college football program gets thoroughly outclassed and embarrassed in prime time.

  News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on Jan 04, 2007

• Lie Me A River: The Truth About Many Football Coaches

  People can't be all that surprised with Nick Saban's decision.

  Opinion in Sports — by Zach Baker — on Jan 04, 2007

• The Spectacular Failure of Notre Dame

  One rule exists at a school like Notre Dame; win the big games. Charlie Weis hasn’t.

  Opinion in Sports — by The Critic — on Jan 04, 2007

Music

• Switchfoot Announces Dates for Oh, Gravity. Tour

  Switchfoot plots 35-date tour to promote their new album.

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jan 04, 2007

• Music Review: Nellie McKay - Pretty Little Head

  Though not as dazzling and dizzying as her debut, McKay's new album shows her wielding a lot of caustic wit, pop smarts, and yodeling expertise.

  Review in Music — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Jan 04, 2007

• Chicago's Jazz Showcase Shuttered

  Chi-town's oldest jazz club closes its doors after 60 years.

  News in Music — by SVF — on Jan 04, 2007

• A Soundtrack for '06

  Some of my favorite albums of the year.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 04, 2007

• Retro Redux: Los Indios Tabajaras - Mystery From The Amazon

  Of course, it goes without saying that what's familiar to me might not be quite so familiar to you.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Jan 04, 2007

• Music Review: East West Blast Test - Popular Music for Unpopular People

  Cross-country grind/spazz rock with a screwball twist.

  Review in Music — by Steve Carlson — on Jan 04, 2007

• 50 Cent Launches Book Imprint and The Daily Music and Tech News

  50 Cent's new book venture, new Smashing Pumpkins and EU crackdown on email scams in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Jan 04, 2007

• Music Review: Lady Sovereign - Public Warning

  Lady Sovereign's Public Warning is all Jay-Z promised -- and more.

  Review in Music — by Nancy Dunham — on Jan 04, 2007

Video

• Movie Review: Crack Is Whack, But Crank Is Lethal

  It’s like Speed, except with a person instead of a bus.

  Review in Video — by Kati Irons — on Jan 04, 2007

• Disjointed TV Observations: Gilmore Girls, The CSI Franchise, and More

  Some random reflections on TV.

  Opinion in Video — by Alessandro Nicolo — on Jan 04, 2007

• Movie Review: Man Push Cart - An Existential Bagel (and Coffee)

  With clear allusions to Camus’ The Myth of Sisyphus, Bahrani creates a bittersweet drama that tells the story of a man who wants to be anonymous.

  Review in Video — by The Great Ganesha — on Jan 04, 2007

• TV Review: In Case of Emergency

  Is this new ABC sitcom DOA?

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 04, 2007

• Boise State - TV Entertainers of the Year

  Fiesta Bowl - "Greatest game ever"?

  Opinion in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on Jan 04, 2007

• Reality TV Casting Call: Top Chef

  News in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on Jan 04, 2007

• MeeVee Primetime Picks: Thursday, Jan. 4

  The Office, Scrubs, The O.C.

  Opinion in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on Jan 04, 2007

• Movie Review: The Year Without A Santa Claus (2006)

  What if Santa stayed home for Christmas?

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Jan 04, 2007

• DVD Review: Hot Wheels Acceleracers, Vol. 4 - The Ultimate Race

  This film is good for both race fans and boys in general. The creators hit their mark in that respect.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Jan 04, 2007

• DVD Review: The Fox And The Hound 2

  The chase is on one more time!

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Jan 04, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Cross by James Patterson

  Patterson is one of those pitch-perfect authors who write terrific beach novels. This is the author working at the height of his game.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jan 04, 2007

• Book Review: Dresden, Tuesday, February 13, 1945 by Frederick Taylor

  Frederick Taylor uncovers some ugly truths behind the bombing of a beautiful city.

  Review in Books — by James Carson — on Jan 04, 2007

• Book Review: Goya by Robert Hughes

  Hughes has produced a stunning book on the life and works of Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes.

  Review in Books — by Melita Teale — on Jan 04, 2007

• Audio Book Review: Turning Angel by Greg Iles

  Penn Cage is back, and tracking another murderer through Natchez, Mississippi and small-town secrets.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jan 04, 2007

• Book Review: R. Crumb's Heroes of Blues, Jazz & Country

  Cartoonist R. Crumb’s trading card series of blues, jazz and country tributes get reprinted in a single volume.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Jan 04, 2007

• Book Review: Ask The Parrot by Richard Stark

  Make no mistake. Parker is a bad man on a good day. And now the hunters are closing in.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jan 04, 2007

• A Month In Comics: Werewolves, Vampires, Zombies and More

  After missing December the monthly comics round-up returns with a bumper New Year edition!

  News in Books — by Ian Woolstencroft — on Jan 04, 2007

Culture

• Satire: Los Angeles Prepares for Mass Evacuation After Doomsday Prediction

  Most people laugh at Pat Robertson when he claims prophecies from God. But the Los Angeles City Council isn't going to take any chances.

  Satire in Culture — by Bird of Paradise — on Jan 04, 2007

• Exhibition Review - London: A Life in Maps at the British Library

  The recording of the lines on a map marking streets and buildings might seem mechanical, but it is in fact an intensely political, contested process.

  Review in Culture — by Natalie Bennett — on Jan 04, 2007

• Q: Did Women Fight in the Civil War?

  mental_floss question of the day.

  News in Culture — by Mental_Floss — on Jan 04, 2007

• Is New York "Over?" - Part Two

  New Yorkers are perpetually dissatisfied. Some so much so, they are actually abandoning the city they once loved.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elvira Black — on Jan 04, 2007

• Day By Day for January 04, 2007

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for January 04, 2007

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Jan 04, 2007

Gaming

• Console Gaming Round Up for 2006

  All the gaming news of 2006 just in case you didn't live it yourself.

  News in Gaming — by Aaron Auzins — on Jan 04, 2007