July 25, 2006 Archive

Gaming

• Gear Review: Griffin's iTrip PSP

  A little pricey, but now you can finally stop using your PSP speakers.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Jul 25, 2006

• The Perfect Mobile Game

  The ultimate hotness is just a dream.

  Opinion in Gaming — by QuicklyBored — on Jul 25, 2006

Books

• Book Review: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Real Estate Investing Basics

  Ever thought about becoming a landlord and getting filthy rich on the backs of your tenants? You'll want this book.

  Review in Books — by Justin McHenry — on Jul 25, 2006

• Book Review: The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri

  I felt like I was sitting at Ms. Lahiri's feet, comfortably, with my eyes wide open as she told a story.

  Review in Books — by Tim Taylor — on Jul 25, 2006

• Florida's ACLU Wins Book-Banning Battle

  The ACLU has won in a Florida Federal Court against the Miami school board's ban of a children's book on Cuba.

  News in Books — by Howard Dratch — on Jul 25, 2006

Video

• Music DVD Review: Wu-Tang Clan - Legend of the Wu-Tang: The Videos

  These videos show how great the Wu were, and how they kept true to their musical roots - and to their imaginations.

  Review in Video — by Modern Pea Pod — on Jul 25, 2006

• American Idol: Live Sellouts, White House Invitation, Season Six Schedule and Auditions

  The juggernaut rolls on.

  News in Video — by Eric Olsen — on Jul 25, 2006

• Movie Review: My Super Ex-Girlfriend

  Despite all the flaws, the film works as a comedy.

  Review in Video — by Ray Wong — on Jul 25, 2006

• A&E to Premiere Gene Simmons Family Jewels

  Giving the viewers an inside look at Simmons' private life.

  News in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Jul 25, 2006

• Star Trek's Scotty to Join Others Stars in Space

  James Doohan's ashes are blasting off in October.

  News in Video — by Eric Olsen — on Jul 25, 2006

• Spider-man 3 Goes Viral

  New blog, Comic-con appearance, take advantage of interactive marketing techniques.

  News in Video — by Eric Olsen — on Jul 25, 2006

• DVD Review: Gorgo: The Destruction Edition

  A giant monster classic finally gets a reasonable DVD release.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jul 25, 2006

• DVD Review: Darkness: The Vampire Version

  A real triumph of talent, enthusiasm, and perseverance over budget.

  Review in Video — by Matt Bradshaw — on Jul 25, 2006

• DVD Review: The Matador

  A great concept for an audience of dry humor fanatics.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jul 25, 2006

• Animaniacs, Boondocks, Final Destination 3: Region 1 DVD Releases for July 25th, 2006

  Some excellent animated television starts us off this week...

  News in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Jul 25, 2006

• Box Office Update 7/21-7/23: Can Anyone Stop Jack Sparrow?

  The Lady sinks in the water and a pair of Clerks come out swinging, but neither can match the comedic swashbuckler.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 25, 2006

• Movie Review: Noises Off

  The late Christopher Reeve is one of the brightest stars in Noises Off.

  Review in Video — by Britt Gillette — on Jul 25, 2006

• DVD Pick of the Week: A Tie - Animaniacs and Pinky and the Brain

  Yakko, Wakko, and Dot run amok while a pair of mice plot world domination.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 25, 2006

• Movie Review: Meet The Fockers

  A sequel to a fairly successful film that manages to live up to the reputation of the original.

  Review in Video — by Britt Gillette — on Jul 25, 2006

• TV Review: Venture Bros. Season 2, Episode 3

  Is this episode worth your time? That's like asking if the sun shines every day.

  Review in Video — by Vichus Smith — on Jul 25, 2006

• Movie Review: Lady in the Water

  It makes you feel bad for not loving it. I'm not sure if that's the nicest or meanest thing to say.

  Review in Video — by Boxclocke — on Jul 25, 2006

Music

• Concert Review: Guster & Ray LaMontagne with Fruitbats, Birmingham, AL July 23, 2006

  How I almost missed the best concert of the summer.

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jul 25, 2006

• IBM's New Server and The Daily Music and Tech News

  IBM, The Concretes, Showtime's Weeds, and Jet make today's music and tech news update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Jul 25, 2006

• CD Review: Rodney Atkins – If You’re Going Through Hell

  Rodney Atkins' second album is a thought-provoking gem.

  Review in Music — by Rebecca Wright — on Jul 25, 2006

• Bootleg Country: Lou Reed - 12/16/72

  This is what rock is supposed to be. Two guitars, bass and drums. No frills, all rock.

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Jul 25, 2006

• CD Review: Billy Joel - 12 Gardens Live

  A showcase for Joel's pop music genius and the memories attached to the songs.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Jul 25, 2006

• Overlooked Alternatives: Tom Petty, Michael Brook, Voivod, Paul Weller, and James Dean Bradfield

  New Releases for July 25, 2006

  News in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Jul 25, 2006

Politics

• Democrats To Take House And Senate in November...Or Not. Part 1

  So many political issues, so little understanding of their importance to the American public when they vote in the mid-term elections in November.

  News in Politics — by Mark Schannon — on Jul 25, 2006

• Bush Arrogantly Halves IRS Auditors For Wealthiest Few After Congress Says “No” To His Cuts

  Has the president become so power hungry that he can defy congress?

  Opinion in Politics — by Jet Gardner — on Jul 25, 2006

• Nobel Peace Prize Winner: "I Would Love To Kill George Bush"

  Nobel Laureate Betty Williams tells a group of young listeners that she would "love to kill George Bush."

  News in Politics — by David Flanagan — on Jul 25, 2006

• A Second Holocaust: The Fate Israel Fears - And How It Is Creating It With Its Own Hands

  Israel may not have America's protection forever, and what'll happen then?

  Opinion in Politics — by Adam Ash — on Jul 25, 2006

• Canadian Politics: Reneging On The U.N. Declaration Of Indigenous Rights

  There was no way the Conservatives could have signed the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

  Opinion in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 25, 2006

Culture

• The Inspiring Imperfection of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

  His life shows that we do not have to be perfect to be great.

  Opinion in Culture — by iAMrj — on Jul 25, 2006

• BCRadio Podcast - July 24, 2006

  Yngwie Malmsteen, Paris Hilton, Oprah Winfrey, Suri Cruise, and Barry Bonds on this week's BCRadio Podcast.

  Opinion in Culture — by Josh Hathaway — on Jul 25, 2006

• The Critic, The People, and The Blockbuster

  Is the "fun" of the blockbusters and all their accoutrements really enough to make seeing them a "forgone conclusion"?

  Opinion in Culture — by David Winchell — on Jul 25, 2006

• Day By Day for July 25, 2006

  Chris Muir's excellent Day By Day cartoon, for July 25, 2006

  Satire in Culture — by Chris Muir — on Jul 25, 2006

Sci/Tech

• Apple, Microsoft, Adobe: The BugBlog Report 7/25/06

  Apple trackpad fixes and more from Microsoft.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Bruce Kratofil — on Jul 25, 2006

• War of Attrition: My Battle With Nextel

  My frustrating evening of phone calls with Nextel.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by John Guilfoil — on Jul 25, 2006

• The Healthy Skeptic: How Are Athletes Recovering So Quickly From Major Surgeries?

  Over the past few years athletes have come back from severe injuries and surgeries quicker than ever. How come?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Sal Marinello — on Jul 25, 2006