February 3, 2007 Archive

Gaming

• Konami Gamers' Day 2007 Release List

  All of Konami's annoucements wrapped up into one convenient package.

  News in Gaming — by Aaron Auzins — on Feb 03, 2007

• Gaming Round Up for 2/3/07

  When a piece features a new Dreamcast title, you know it's good.

  News in Gaming — by Aaron Auzins — on Feb 03, 2007

• PS2 Review: Marvel Ultimate Alliance

  Over several dozens of Marvel superheroes and supervillains, and I still can't get enough.

  Review in Gaming — by Kevin Cortez — on Feb 03, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Blogosphere - The New Political Arena by Michael Keren

  "All the lonely people / Where do they all come from?"

  Review in Books — by Simon Barrett — on Feb 03, 2007

• Book Review: O'Reilly's Backup & Recovery

  An excellent reference for anyone needing to back up their data.

  Review in Books — by Steve Wild — on Feb 03, 2007

• Book Review: The Pontiff in Winter -Triumph and Conflict in the Reign of John Paul II by John Cornwell

  Not the expected hatchet job, this analysis offers a critical assessment of John Paul’s 26 years in office and the unfortunate legacy he left behind.

  Review in Books — by James Carson — on Feb 03, 2007

• Book Review: The Crescent City Lynchings by Tom Smith

  New Orleans Italians spent a generation being asked "Who killa de chief?"

  Review in Books — by Simon Barrett — on Feb 03, 2007

• Book Review: The Adam & Eve Project by Donna Dawson

  This will hold your interest and give you something to think about long after you've turned the last page.

  Review in Books — by Heidi — on Feb 03, 2007

Sci/Tech

• The Grind and Crunch of Blog Production

  The neurotic, incessant, nearly haunting drive to get in front of a keyboard.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Eric Berlin — on Feb 03, 2007

• Q: Does Greasy Food Curb Depression?

  mental_floss question of the day.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Mental_Floss — on Feb 03, 2007

Video

• Movie Review: Epic Movie

  Oh, the joy of nailing your hand to a two-by-four and then hitting yourself in the face with it...

  Review in Video — by Larry Stanley — on Feb 03, 2007

• MeeVee Primetime Picks: Weekend, Feb. 2-4

  News in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on Feb 03, 2007

• Movie Review: Letters from Iwo Jima

  Powerful, brave, bold, all accurate in describing Clint Eastwood's latest.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 03, 2007

• TV Review: Boston Legal - "Dumping Bella"

  Denny defends Bella against Bethany and Brad finds himself on the wrong side of Denise.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Feb 03, 2007

• Studio 60: Why Jordan Should Push Danny Off The Roof

  Like some of the worst romantic comedies, Studio 60 has veered into stalker fantasy.

  Opinion in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Feb 03, 2007

• DVD Review: The Devil's Den

  A fun way to kill an evening.

  Review in Video — by Larry Stanley — on Feb 03, 2007

Music

• A Video Message From John Waters

  Who wouldn't want to spend Valentine's Day with John Waters?

  News in Music — by Dave Lifton — on Feb 03, 2007

• Interview: Band of the Week - Of Fate And Chance

  Get to know a young band that looks and sounds like it has a bright future ahead.

  Interview in Music — by Michael Jones — on Feb 03, 2007

• Music Review: X-Clan - Return From Mecca

  One crew that proves hip-hop is very much alive is also one of the originators of positive hip-hop.

  Review in Music — by Laron Cue — on Feb 03, 2007

• Music Review: Kevin Coyne - Room Full Of Fools

  Listen to Room Full Of Fools and you may come away with a little more understanding of how even awareness can be harmful.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Feb 03, 2007

• Music Review: Nanci Griffith - Ruby's Torch

  The enigmatic songstress makes what is new, old again.

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Feb 03, 2007

• Viacom Orders Videos Pulled From YouTube and The Daily Music and Tech News

  YouTube asked to pull videos, Covers album to feature REM, Paul Weller, and Apple cautions against Vista in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Feb 03, 2007

Politics

• "I'm Good Enough, I'm Smart Enough and Doggone It, People Like Me!"

  Al Franken's background is as least as good as too many other non-politicians who ended up in Congress.

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Feb 03, 2007

Culture

• Nickelodeon and "The Digital Family"

  Technology helps develop new skills, but wears away some of the basics. Like spelling.

  News in Culture — by Eric Friesen — on Feb 03, 2007