February 24, 2007 Archive

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: Winning Eleven Pro Evolution Soccer 2007

  While this soccer sim might not be attractive on the inside, its game play makes a great save.

  Review in Gaming — by Aaron Auzins — on Feb 24, 2007

• Xbox 360 Review: Fuzion Frenzy 2

  As if one frenzy wasn't enough.

  Review in Gaming — by Ryan Thompson — on Feb 24, 2007

• PSP Review: The Warriors

  You've played this game before. Fortunately, it's worth playing through one last time.

  Review in Gaming — by Aaron Auzins — on Feb 24, 2007

• Sony Mods PS3 Backward Compatibility for European Launch

  To save the consumer some money and improve system performance, Sony significantly alters a key selling point from the Euro PS3.

  News in Gaming — by Mark Buckingham — on Feb 24, 2007

• PC Game Review Virtual Villagers - The Lost Children

  This game stands out in that every time you start a new tribe, the experience doesn't feel repeated.

  Review in Gaming — by Meryl — on Feb 24, 2007

Books

• Book Review - SQL Hacks by Andrew Cumming and Gordon Russell

  Like all the Hack books, this is the classic reference book to be kept on the shelf, close at hand.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Feb 24, 2007

• Book Review: The Eagles Last Flight by Ron Standerfer

  Drifting in and out of a morphine-induced stupor, Skip reflects on his life in the Air Force.

  Review in Books — by Simon Barrett — on Feb 24, 2007

• Gumshoes and Sleuths: Scrub-a-Dub Dead by Barbara Colley

  Definitely a cut above the average book in the cozy genre.

  Review in Books — by Mysterious Reviews — on Feb 24, 2007

• Graphic Novel Review: 300 by Frank Miller

  Accuracy is besides the point in Frank Miller's bold depiction of the Battle of Thermopylae.

  Review in Books — by Aspi — on Feb 24, 2007

• Book Review: Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards

  A brilliantly crafted, stunning debut; rich, compulsively readable and deeply moving, this novel explores the way life takes unexpected turns.

  Review in Books — by Ginger Haycox — on Feb 24, 2007

Music

• Van Halen and Led Zepplin Sue Nightclub Over Cover Songs

  Van Halen and Zed Zepplin show what they are really made of.

  News in Music — by Brandon Daviet — on Feb 24, 2007

• Thoughts on Rock and Roll in the Seventies-Punk and Power Pop (Part I)

  Trying to suss out Rock and Roll's last stand in the seventies.

  Opinion in Music — by Bryan Price — on Feb 24, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Bob Dylan - Don't Look Back - 65 Tour Deluxe Edition

  This is nothing less than an essential purchase for any serious Dylanologist, Rockologist- or any "ologist" period.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Feb 24, 2007

• Music Review: Paul Brown & Friends - White Sand

  Brown is a respected Grammy-winning producer who has generated albums for many of the biggest names...

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Feb 24, 2007

• Music Review: The Very Best of the Doobie Brothers

  This is the definitive collection of hits for fans of The Doobie Brothers.

  Review in Music — by Daddypundit — on Feb 24, 2007

• Music Review: Fountains of Wayne - Traffic and Weather

  After a break, Fountains of Wayne return with a new release April 3.

  Review in Music — by Brandon Daviet — on Feb 24, 2007

• Interview: Band Of The Week - The Appearance

  Frontman Alan Oakes talks about his man-crush on Rick Springfield among other things.

  Interview in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Feb 24, 2007

• Music Review: Doobie Brothers - The Very Best Of The Doobie Brothers

  When the 8-Track tape broke and you had to rely on the AM radio back in the seventies, the Doobies were golden.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Feb 24, 2007

• Concert Review: Branford Marsalis Quartet - Vault 350, Long Beach, CA - 1/27/07 Late Show

  When saying, “Branford Marsalis Quartet,” it is apparent that the emphasis should be on the word “quartet.”

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Feb 24, 2007

Video

• Oscar Predictions: The "Other" Best Pictures

  Whether Animated, Foreign Language or Documentary, these little flicks get to be a different kind of "Best Picture."

  Opinion in Video — by Neil Miller — on Feb 24, 2007

• Oscar Predictions: The Performers

  Queens, Divas, Kings and grumpy old men fill this year's ballot for the thespians who will rock Oscar's world on Sunday night.

  Opinion in Video — by Neil Miller — on Feb 24, 2007

• A Solid Friday Night of Television

  There is good TV on Friday nights, here's a quick example.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Feb 24, 2007

• Movie Review: The Host

  Evil lurks beneath the Han River bridge.

  Review in Video — by Gerald Wright — on Feb 24, 2007

• Movie Review: Mean Guns

  Albert Pyun rises above his status as the Uwe Boll of the 90s.

  Review in Video — by T. Rigney — on Feb 24, 2007

• DVD Review: Sherri Shepherd - No Refund No Exchange

  What I really enjoyed about the DVD is Sherri's ability to relate to everyone. From family, work, and God, she will have you laughing nonstop.

  Review in Video — by Ruthie — on Feb 24, 2007

• TV Review: NCIS - "Dead Man Walking"

  The NCIS team is asked to investigate the murder of an American nuclear inspector. The twist is the inspector himself requests the investigation.

  Review in Video — by C. Michael Bailey — on Feb 24, 2007

• The Hottest and Scariest Oscar Looks This Millennium

  We've seen some wild looks on the red carpet, from swan dresses to bows the size of Mount Fuji.

  Opinion in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on Feb 24, 2007

• Top Ten Ways To Reinvent the Oscars

  Can perfection be improved upon?

  Opinion in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on Feb 24, 2007

• Oscar Predictions: Behind the Scenes

  The actors get the glory, but it is those who work behind the scenes that can truly make a film a special experience.

  Opinion in Video — by Neil Miller — on Feb 24, 2007

• Television's Brave New World: Better Than Film?

  Has TV surpassed film as a visual storytelling medium?

  Opinion in Video — by Patrick — on Feb 24, 2007

• TV Review: American Idol Season Six - Choosing Your American Idol

  What makes an American Idol for me may leave you flat.

  Review in Video — by tink — on Feb 24, 2007

• What Would You Do To Be On Survivor?

  Gloria Query has tried out for Survivor fourteen times over the past seven years. She's a gal with a goal.

  News in Video — by Jackie — on Feb 24, 2007

Culture

• Turning Forty - Mid-Life Crisis: Uranus Opposite Natal Uranus: Astrology-Based Advice

  Dear Elsa, I will soon be turning 40...

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Feb 24, 2007

• Have Health Clubs Become the New Gay Bars?

  Health Clubs are the perfect places for gay men to feast their eyes.

  Opinion in Culture — by Daryl D — on Feb 24, 2007

• Theater Review: The Girl Detective

  The wonderful dancing and funny stage business help make the show a pleasure for all ages, in spite of the "mature themes" warning.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Feb 24, 2007

• Christianity's Green Schism: Falwell Jumps In

  Is the "Green Schism" a reprise of Sears v. Wal-Mart?

  Opinion in Culture — by Bob Felton — on Feb 24, 2007

• Making Things Worse: International Aid and Development Policies in Africa

  Why are there countless international aid efforts toward poverty alleviation, yet poverty is still as strong as it has ever been and getting worse?

  Opinion in Culture — by Clayton Perry — on Feb 24, 2007

• Drumstick or Wing?

  A new feature about life and love in the heartland of America.

  Opinion in Culture — by Donnie Marler — on Feb 24, 2007

• Don't French Me In: Indie Style in Paris, Part II

  Part II of a meditation on Indie American style transplanted in France

  Opinion in Culture — by Jayson Harsin — on Feb 24, 2007

Tastes

• Sbarro’s in Jerusalem’s City Center

  A bomb attack and international publicity do not, in and of themselves, improve the quality of food in an establishment.

  Review in Tastes — by Ruvy — on Feb 24, 2007

Sports

• Will The Cleveland Browns Draft Brady Quinn?

  Holy NFL draft pick! The Cleveland Browns won the coin flip! Will they draft Brady Quinn or throw acid in my beautifully twisted Two-Face?

  Opinion in Sports — by Chris McVetta — on Feb 24, 2007

Politics

• The Little-Known Leica Freedom Train

  We know Leicas are great. Few knew that Ernst Leitz quietly became "the photographic industry's Schindler" during World War II.

  Opinion in Politics — by Howard Dratch — on Feb 24, 2007

• Canadian Politics: Supreme Court Strikes Down Security Law

  Canadian Supreme Court takes a first step in restoring individual freedoms to foreign nationals held without bail or trial.

  News in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Feb 24, 2007

• My Left Foot and the '08 Primaries (Part I)

  Texas and California: Plan Votes On Pushing Up Primary Dates

  Opinion in Politics — by Heloise — on Feb 24, 2007

• Can't Talk About It (Sung to MC Hammer's Can't Touch This)

  The Clinton strategy for 2008 is all about making sure that no one talks about the walk-in-closet full of skeletons.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Conlin — on Feb 24, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Q: Yodeling For Health?

  mental_floss question of the day.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Mental_Floss — on Feb 24, 2007

• The Limits of Technology

  How foolproof are software designs and testing procedures before actual field application?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Realist — on Feb 24, 2007