July 8, 2006 Archive

Music

• CD Review: Dead To Me - Cuban Ballerina

  A short, sharp, shock to the system; a welcome antidote to a society bloated from poisonous endeavors.

  Review in Music — by Larry Sakin — on Jul 08, 2006

• CD Review: John Ottman – Superman Returns: Music from the Motion Picture

  John Ottman has created an excellent score that will please Superman fans and film score aficionados alike.

  Review in Music — by Rebecca Wright — on Jul 08, 2006

• Sophisticated Songs For A Romantic Evening

  If you're romantically inept and need some music for tonight's big date, we've got your playlist right here.

  Opinion in Music — by Robert Burke — on Jul 08, 2006

Video

• Movie Review: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest

  Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest is generating a buzz in the movie world, but will it be enough to carry Disney past this year?

  Review in Video — by John Guilfoil — on Jul 08, 2006

• Movie Review: Corpses

  Jeff Fahey, oozing altruistic rectitude every second, takes on a horde of the undead.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Fleming — on Jul 08, 2006

• DVD Review: The Adventures Of Superman – The Complete Third And Fourth Season

  Hombre Divertido finds the set is great fun though the stories will eventually wear thin after repeated veiweings

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jul 08, 2006

• Movie Review: Superman Returns - In Imax 3D

  Pretty good movie - but is it how one of our most talented directors should be spending the best years of his career?

  Review in Video — by Randall A Byrn — on Jul 08, 2006

• Big Brother 7: All-Stars - Live Feeds Spoilers

  Beware... spoilers abound! The Power of Veto winner exposed in the 24/7 Big Brother Live Feeds, and more.

  News in Video — by Jackie — on Jul 08, 2006

Books

• Children's Book Review: Little Lost Bat by Sandra Markle

  An unlikely adoption story, for children ages 6-9.

  Review in Books — by Roberta Rosenberg — on Jul 08, 2006

• Book Review: Londonstani by Gautam Malkani

  Distinctive narration by a "rudeboy" helps drive a debut novel exploring life and conflict in multicultural London.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Jul 08, 2006

• Comic Review: Marvel Comics Civil War Issue 2

  Civil War, the latest Marvel Comics crossover event, issue 2 of 7.

  Review in Books — by Vichus Smith — on Jul 08, 2006

• Book Review: Messenger of Truth by Jacqueline Winspear

  Post-war England, mysterious deaths, and Masie Dobbs. What more could you want?

  Review in Books — by Warren Kelly — on Jul 08, 2006

• Book Review: Paradoxy by Tom Taylor

  Drawing from his life as a pastor and scholar, Taylor shares the ups and downs of ministry.

  Review in Books — by Rick Stilwell — on Jul 08, 2006

• Interview: James Barclay - Author Of The Ascendants Of Esotrea, Part Two

  No matter how successful you are, you can get stale writing the same characters, world, and style.

  Interview in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 08, 2006

Culture

• Will Ignoring Your Spouse's Undesirable Behavior Fix It?

  Most human relationships, fortunately or unfortunately, do not thrive on material rewards alone.

  Opinion in Culture — by Sujatha Bagal — on Jul 08, 2006

• U.K. Woman Gives Birth at 62 with Help From Controversial Doctor

  Is conception after menopause a miracle or a tragedy?

  News in Culture — by Justene Adamec — on Jul 08, 2006

• Day By Day for July 08, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for July 08, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Jul 08, 2006

• A Critique of Patriotic Discourses

  Independence Day came and went with a wave of patriotic posts. So I figured I'd take an afternoon to deconstruct them.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jonathan Scanlan — on Jul 08, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Yahoo! Wins July Bug of the Month

  Yahoo! wins the Bug of the Month!

  News in Sci/Tech — by Bruce Kratofil — on Jul 08, 2006

• Air Force Targets The Blogosphere For Warfare

  Military analysts are preparing ways to monitor bloggers through the links they choose and use.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Howard Dratch — on Jul 08, 2006

Politics

• Bush Says Chances of Shooting Down N. Korea Missile "Reasonable"

  How good are our chances of intercepting one of Kim's rockets? Don't head for Vegas just yet.

  News in Politics — by Pete Blackwell — on Jul 08, 2006

Sports

• The World Cup Of Soccer: The Heart Matters

  It is one sporting event that still continues to wear its heart on its sleeve.

  Opinion in Sports — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 08, 2006