March 28, 2007 Archive

Books

• Book Review: How to Be a Great Astrologer: The Planetary Aspects Explained by James Braha

  A gem of an astrology book, largely undiscovered.

  Review in Books — by Elsa — on Mar 28, 2007

• Book Review: The Acadians: In Search of a Homeland by James Laxer

  Acadian history is compelling stuff. Or, rather, it could be.

  Review in Books — by Bonnie — on Mar 28, 2007

• Book Review Toys Go Out: Being the Adventures of a Knowledgeable Stingray, a Toughy Little Buffalo, and Someone Called Plastic by Emily Jenkins

  Six linked stories by Emily Jenkins, and illustrated by Caldecott winning Paul O. Zelinsky that showcase three extraordinary friends.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Mar 28, 2007

• Book Review: Strange Son: Two Mothers, Two Sons, and the Quest to Unlock the Hidden World of Autism by Portia Iversen

  Bridging the gap to a severely austic mind.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Mar 28, 2007

• Book Review: Tantalize by Cynthia Leitich Smith

  A thrilling and well written dark fantasy with a touch of murder.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Mar 28, 2007

• Book Review: Schmucks!: Our Favorite Fakes, Frauds, Lowlifes, Liars, the Armed and Dangerous, and Good Guys Gone Bad by Jackie Mason and Raoul Felder

  France gave us Impressionism, the Statue of Liberty, and the freestanding street pissoire where you can take a private leak in public.

  Review in Books — by Simon Barrett — on Mar 28, 2007

• Book Review The Zapatista Reader Edited by Tom Hayden

  An astounding collection of writings on the Zapatista rebellion by some of the world's foremost writers, poets and journalists.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Mar 28, 2007

• Book Review: The Resurrection and The Life by Brian Keene

  If you're familiar with the Bible, Keene has rewritten The Book of John, Chapter 11, with a new twist...

  Review in Books — by Dread Central — on Mar 28, 2007

• Book Review: Set in Stone by Linda Newbery

  A mysterious Gothic YA novel set in an out of the way house in the country filled with intrigue and the darkest of secrets.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Mar 28, 2007

• Interview with Scott Tinley, Author of Things To Be Survived

  "Old skool Palm Pilot - a felt marker on the back of your hand" - Scott Tinley

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Mar 28, 2007

• Panels: A Look at Recent Marvel Comic Books

  A quick look at recent comic books: Marvel Comics reviews.

  Review in Books — by Vichus Smith — on Mar 28, 2007

• Book Review: Riddled With Life - Friendly Worms, Ladybug Sex, and the Parasites that Make Us Who We Are by Marlene Zuk

  Bugs. Parasites. Jungle fowl! Oh My!

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Mar 28, 2007

Music

• New Album Releases, 3-27-2007: Macy Gray, Ego Plum, Tim McGraw, Warren Zevon re-issues

  Macy Gray is surely the greatest R&B female artist of her generation, and all hail Ego Plum and The Rat King.

  News in Music — by Al Barger — on Mar 28, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Dionne Warwick - Live In Concert

  Pop legend still has it after 40 years in the business.

  Review in Music — by Dave Lifton — on Mar 28, 2007

• Music Review: Nada Surf - Let Go

  Nothing can prepare you for the breathtaking journey you're about to embark on. Relax. Enjoy. Let go.

  Review in Music — by Jonathan Medina — on Mar 28, 2007

• Yahoo to Increase Email Account Size and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Yahoo to increase email account size, new Tegan and Sarah and employers check out their employees in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Mar 28, 2007

• Music Review: Eddie Money - Wanna Go Back

  "The greatest Rock and Roll ever came from songs like these."

  Review in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Mar 28, 2007

• Music Review: Joshua Redman - Wish

  On Wish, Dewey Redman's son earns his degree in Ornette-thology.

  Review in Music — by Nick Deriso — on Mar 28, 2007

• Interview: Back to Brazil With Jazz Singer Luciana Souza

  Jazz singer and musician Luciana Souza talks with Ann Hagman Cardinal about her upcoming tour, her music, her inspirations.

  Interview in Music — by Ann Hagman Cardinal — on Mar 28, 2007

• Is The Record Album Dead?

  Fountains of Wayne and Ted Leo & The Pharmacists prove there's life in the old medium yet.

  Opinion in Music — by Holly Hughes — on Mar 28, 2007

• God, Please Save Us From Gwen Stefani!

  We need divine intervention to stop Gwen from recording "music."

  Opinion in Music — by Daryl D — on Mar 28, 2007

Video

• Movie Review: The Lookout - Confused, Noirish Tale Falls Short

  The film falters because it couldn't decide if it was about a bank heist or a character study.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Mar 28, 2007

• Irreconcilable Differences: Cheerleader Massacre

  Mr. and Mrs. Criswell band together to give a she says/he says look at the 2003 low budget flick, Cheerleader Massacre.

  Review in Video — by Casey Criswell — on Mar 28, 2007

• TV Review: The Boomer Century 1946-2046

  A fascinating, penetrating look at the most influential generation of all.

  Review in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Mar 28, 2007

• Grading the American Idol Top 10 On The Tivo Multi-Bloop Scale

  I’ve decided to recap American Idol week to week and grade the singers on a sliding scale of how much I wanted to, or did, TiVo-bloop through the song.

  Review in Video — by The Jay — on Mar 28, 2007

• Movie Review: Meet the Robinsons

  An exuberant adventure for the whole family...

  Review in Video — by Gerald Wright — on Mar 28, 2007

• DVD Review: The Flesh Eaters

  Sometimes, it's the B+ horror movies that can be lots of fun to watch.

  Review in Video — by ILoz Zoc — on Mar 28, 2007

• TV Review: 24 Season Six, Hour 15 - Pepper Semantics

  “Hi, I’m a nice policeman. My name is Jack.”

  Review in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on Mar 28, 2007

• New Horror DVD Release List: March 27, 2007

  Lots of good stuff on your DVD plate for March 27, 2007...

  News in Video — by Dread Central — on Mar 28, 2007

• American Idol Prediction: My Plea to Sanjaya and America

  Who cares what Simon Cowell has to say about you?

  Opinion in Video — by Bob DeMarco — on Mar 28, 2007

• TV Review: American Idol 6: Gwen Stefani Special

  When Sanjaya came out with that hair I thought, "He's bananas! B-A-N-A-N-A-S!!"

  Review in Video — by Toni Schwartz — on Mar 28, 2007

• TV Review: The Amazing Race 11: All Stars - Episode 6

  Airport woes filled most of the episode, but the ChaChas took time to buy some fruit.

  Review in Video — by Jackie — on Mar 28, 2007

• Movie Review: Shooter

  A solid thriller, involving and exciting - just what I hoped for.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Mar 28, 2007

• Movie Review: Premonition

  My crystal ball says this movie is a car wreck. Take an alternate route.

  Review in Video — by General Disdain — on Mar 28, 2007

• DVD Review: Blood Diamond

  A movie that delivers on all fronts and delivers a message in the rough, to boot.

  Review in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Mar 28, 2007

Gaming

• PSP Review: Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure

  Call her cute and you might get drilled in the face.

  Review in Gaming — by Aaron Auzins — on Mar 28, 2007

• Nintedo DS Review: Custom Robo Arena

  This series should not be slept on.

  Review in Gaming — by Kevin Cortez — on Mar 28, 2007

• Virtual Console Releases for March 26, 200, Wii Opera Browser News

  Nintendo surprises everyone this week! Plus, when will we get the full Opera browser?

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Mar 28, 2007

Politics

• Canadian Politics: No Apology For Residential Schools

  The Canadian Government should apologize for cultural genocide against Native Canadians.

  Opinion in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Mar 28, 2007

• Barry Minkow and The White Don King

  How an ex-con purports to lead a crusade to save America.

  Opinion in Politics — by Paotie — on Mar 28, 2007

• Britain Commemorates Abolition of Slave Trade 200 Years Ago

  Britain struck down slavery 200 years ago, but the global battle for human rights rages on.

  Opinion in Politics — by the silver surfer — on Mar 28, 2007

Culture

• Website/Video Review: The Luminous Landscape Video Journal: Issue 15

  You can now see through the eyes of a photographer and learn the techniques that will elevate your skills to the next level.

  Review in Culture — by T. Michael Testi — on Mar 28, 2007

• Q: Why Hasn’t Blackbeard’s Buried Treasure Been Found?

  mental_floss Question of the Day

  News in Culture — by Mental_Floss — on Mar 28, 2007

• BCRadio Podcast: JaMarcus Russell, NFL Draft, March Madness, Oblivion, and House

  Suss sticks his foot in his mouth and talks sports while Ken talks gaming.

  Opinion in Culture — by Josh Hathaway — on Mar 28, 2007

Tastes

• Website Review: Godiva Chocolatier

  This is the ultimate chocolate lover's answer to quality chocolate.

  Review in Tastes — by Career Diva — on Mar 28, 2007

• TasteTV Report #1 with Chef Paul Prudhomme and Designer Vivienne Westwood

  TasteTV's new program reporting on top picks in taste, style, design, food, wine, travel, cooking, and chocolate. This one has Paul Prudhomme and Vivienne Westwood.

  Review in Tastes — by TasteTV — on Mar 28, 2007

Sports

• The Fantastic Final Four

  Who will cut down the nets in Atlanta on Monday? Ohio State? Georgetown? Florida? Or UCLA?

  News in Sports — by Josh Mandell — on Mar 28, 2007

• The Definitive Cleveland Browns Draft Guide

  After losing focus and being confused, I have come to some conclusions.

  News in Sports — by Craig Lyndall — on Mar 28, 2007