March 5, 2007 Archive

Books

• Book Review: The Commission by Michael Norman

  A few stylistic flaws mar this otherwise strong debut.

  Review in Books — by Mysterious Reviews — on Mar 05, 2007

• Book Review The Higher Power of Lucky by Susan Patron

  Lucky's got a lot to work through and she is determined to find a way, to find her higher power...

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Mar 05, 2007

• An Interview with Patrick Mackeown, Author of The Expendability Doctrine

  "It’s difficult to study inhumanity on a daily basis and still believe in goodness."

  Interview in Books — by Ambrose Musiyiwa — on Mar 05, 2007

• Comic Book Review: DC Comics' 52, Week 31

  This week starring Lady Styx, Adam Strange, Lobo, Animal Man and Starfire.

  Review in Books — by Vichus Smith — on Mar 05, 2007

• Book Review: The Unnatural History of Cypress Parish by Elise Blackwell

  While Hurricane Katrina's baleful eye bores down on the Gulf Coast, time pauses for Louis Proby: he remembers the calamity of 1927.

  Review in Books — by Vicki McCollum — on Mar 05, 2007

• Interview with Dr. Victor J. Stenger, author of God: The Failed Hypothesis

  Renowned physicist Victor Stenger answers wide-ranging questions on God, proof and what he'd need to be convinced.

  Interview in Books — by Spincycle — on Mar 05, 2007

• Book Review: The One from the Other by Philip Kerr

  Gunther, almost unwittingly, becomes a pawn in a medical experimentation conspiracy involving Germans, Jews, and a lot of money.

  Review in Books — by C. Michael Bailey — on Mar 05, 2007

• The Higher Power of Scrotums: Book Drives Librarians Nuts!

  My impulse to a scandal like the one over The Higher Power of Lucky is to organize an All Animal Bottoms story time...

  Opinion in Books — by Kati Irons — on Mar 05, 2007

• Book Review: Travels with My Donkey - One Man and His Ass on a Pilgrimage to Santiago by Tim Moore

  Tim Moore and his four-legged friend need more than the power of prayer on a pilgrimage to Santiago.

  Review in Books — by James Carson — on Mar 05, 2007

• Book Review: Abhorsen by Garth Nix

  The Abhorsen Trilogy is an amazing series, with great characters, a fully realized world, and more than enough adventure to keep you turning pages.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Mar 05, 2007

• Book Review: Historians In Trouble by Jon Wiener

  Plagiarism, fraud, and politics in the Ivory Tower. This is history as it was not taught in school.

  Review in Books — by Simon Barrett — on Mar 05, 2007

• Periodically Speaking: Dissent

  This respected left-wing journal has been fending off conservative attacks for 50 years.

  Review in Books — by Ed Rust — on Mar 05, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Incognito — Bees+Things+Flowers

  Incognito is proof that beautiful music finds a way to introduce itself into your life.

  Review in Music — by Michael Jones — on Mar 05, 2007

• Best Tenors Ever, Says Nick

  The ten best tenor saxophone players in all of jazz. Says me.

  Opinion in Music — by Nick Deriso — on Mar 05, 2007

• Interview: Band of the Week - Airline

  Eclectic sounds, softly moving, pensive lyrics sung in a moody, atmospheric way; Airline make songs that can lift you up and make you think.

  Interview in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Mar 05, 2007

• Random Shuffle - 03/05/07

  I'm shuffling my music collection and talking about the Pogues, Bob Weir, the Cure, Townes Van Zandt and Neil Young

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Mar 05, 2007

• Music Review: Camera Obscura - If Looks Could Kill

  Has indie pop finally gained the notice it deserves outside of Pitchfork-like music world?

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Mar 05, 2007

• Music Review: Sevendust — Alpha

  Sevendust roars back into focus with their sixth studio release, entitled Alpha.

  Review in Music — by Michael Jones — on Mar 05, 2007

• The Police Tour Europe and The Daily Music and Tech News Update

  The Police, Cisco buy social-networking tech, and new Bjork in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Mar 05, 2007

• The Listening Room March 5, 2007: Jarvis Cocker, Josh Groban, Mike Keneally, Billy Bragg & Wilco, Nick Lowe

  A political manifesto from Jarvis Cocker, guilty pleasures, and more in this week's Listening Room...

  Opinion in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Mar 05, 2007

• Webcasters Get Socked Again

  Are the days of internet radio at an end?

  News in Music — by Benjamin Cossel — on Mar 05, 2007

• Liner Notables: Honkers & Screamers - Roots of Rock 'n' Roll, Vol. 6 (Paul Williams, Hal Singer, Big Jay McNeely, Lee Allen, and Sam “The Man” Taylor)

  America's alright if you like saxophones.

  Opinion in Music — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Mar 05, 2007

• On The Road Again - Songs To Drive By To

  These videos are the perfect soundtrack to the streets. Pop in your Willie Nelson CD and hit the road!

  Opinion in Music — by Laron Cue — on Mar 05, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Megadeth: That One Night - Live in Buenos Aires

  Watching the camera pan over the fans, I can only wish that I was part of it.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Mar 05, 2007

• Music Review: Amy Winehouse - Back to Black

  A rising talent serves notice with a splendid sophomore collection.

  Review in Music — by Aspi — on Mar 05, 2007

Video

• Borat, Peter Pan, Fast Food Nation: Region 1 DVD Releases for March 6, 2007

  This week, one of the funniest comedies of all time.

  News in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Mar 05, 2007

• Movie Review: Michele Soavi’s Cemetery Man

  Taking a look back at 1993’s classic bizarro take on the zombie movie genre.

  Review in Video — by Bill Sherman — on Mar 05, 2007

• Movie Review: Mysterious Skin

  Rise like two angels in the night.

  Opinion in Video — by kendra — on Mar 05, 2007

• Never Judge A Show By Its Pilot: The ½ Hour News Hour

  After all the idea of the FOX News Channel doing a fake news show with a conservative slant is already redundant.

  Opinion in Video — by Tony Figueroa — on Mar 05, 2007

• Movie Review: Beyond the Gates

  A highly recommended film that raises some serious questions about the Rwandan genocide.

  Review in Video — by Gerald Wright — on Mar 05, 2007

• Movie Review: Wild Hogs

  William H. Macy funny? You betcha.

  Review in Video — by General Disdain — on Mar 05, 2007

• Movie Review: Black Snake Moan

  Samuel L. doesn't stray from the snakes.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Mar 05, 2007

• Behind "Half-Wit" and Beyond: An Interview with House Executive Producer Katie Jacobs

  House's co-showrunner talks music, casting, directing, and that cantankerous character.

  Interview in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Mar 05, 2007

• TV Review: This American Life – “Reality Check”

  Radio show makes smooth transition to TV.

  Review in Video — by Daniel J. Stasiewski — on Mar 05, 2007

Sports

• Lombardi Trophy On Display - Anyone But Indianapolis Even Care?

  Such so called "glory" is highly overrated and ephemeral at best. But it's still kinda neat.

  News in Sports — by Baritone — on Mar 05, 2007

• Browns Make Necessary Free Agent Acquisitions

  Flashy acquisitions in free agency aren't the wave of the future in the NFL.

  News in Sports — by Craig Lyndall — on Mar 05, 2007

• Road To the Roses 2007: Featured Horse - Street Sense

  If Street Sense can impress at his two prep races, he may be in the money at the Derby.

  Opinion in Sports — by T. Michael Testi — on Mar 05, 2007

Tastes

• Buying with Bulk: Great Full-Bodied Cigars

  The following is a list of a few of the best full-bodied cigars, cigars that make it well worth cheating on your regular brand.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Jenn Jordan — on Mar 05, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Interview: Machinima Creators Matt Dominianni And Frank Dellario

  The award-winning machinima artists discuss their craft, their new business relationship, and the future of "Tra5h Ta1k"

  Interview in Sci/Tech — by Toni Schwartz — on Mar 05, 2007

• Linux Truths, Half-Truths, and Myths

  Dispelling some misconceptions about Linux.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Steve Wild — on Mar 05, 2007

• Q: Why Was Preston Tucker So Ahead of His Time?

  mental_floss question of the day.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Mental_Floss — on Mar 05, 2007

• US lacking in cross-Atlantic trade wars.

  The European Union is going after some of the biggest tech industry players and the US government isn't doing much about it.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Sibin Mohan — on Mar 05, 2007

Politics

• American Theocracy?

  Have the right wing Christian fundamentalists gone down in flames? I think not.

  Opinion in Politics — by Baritone — on Mar 05, 2007

Culture

• BC of the Month, March 2007: Jon Sobel

  Meet one of BC's Renaissance men.

  Interview in Culture — by Lisa McKay — on Mar 05, 2007

• Misplaced Protest in the Black Community

  Mobilization against blatantly racist attacks is a necessity, but the same level of anger should be expressed towards other issues contributing to the black community's collapse.

  Opinion in Culture — by Clayton Perry — on Mar 05, 2007

• Scorpio Lover Says It's A Timing Thing, Cancer Frets: Astrology-Based Advice

  Dear Elsa, I recently became intimate with a Scorpio man.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Mar 05, 2007

• Comfort Women Not Coerced, Says Abe

  This flies in the faces of the many women who, often bringing shame on themselves and their families, continue their quest for justice.

  Opinion in Culture — by Robert Brady — on Mar 05, 2007

Gaming

• Game du Jour Deals: March 5 through March 11

  Every (casual) game gets its 24 hours in the spotlight at Games du Jour.

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Mar 05, 2007