March 30, 2007 Archive

Culture

• Pushy And Controlling in Relationship - Double Libra in Love: Astrology-Based Advice

  Hi Elsa! I'm a silly mid-20s Libra who proclaims to live by the seat of her pants, but really just wants to plan.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Mar 30, 2007

• Lt. Col. Charles Dryden, Tuskegee Airmen Receive Congressional Gold Medal

  I interviewed a hero in college. That hero and his comrades have now received the Congressional Gold Medal.

  News in Culture — by Josh Hathaway — on Mar 30, 2007

• Lipstick Crunchy

  A displaced New York Latina finds that under her designer apparel beats the heart of a Vermont tree hugger.

  Opinion in Culture — by Ann Hagman Cardinal — on Mar 30, 2007

• How to Get Your Boss to See Your Way

  Many bosses are rational and genuinely care about the happiness of their employees. Your boss may be more receptive than you think.

  Opinion in Culture — by JM Jordan — on Mar 30, 2007

• A Letter from Young Me to Old Me

  Seven is really tough. Do you remember?

  Opinion in Culture — by Craig Harper — on Mar 30, 2007

• Product Review: A.V. Max Silk Scarf Bracelets

  Vintage-style bracelets so beautiful, I had to buy four.

  Opinion in Culture — by Alyse Wax — on Mar 30, 2007

Books

• Book Review: David Golder by Irene Nemirovsky

  A perfect character portrait within an unengaged novella.

  Review in Books — by Melita Teale — on Mar 30, 2007

• Book Review: Photoshop Blending Modes Cookbook For Digital Photographers by John Beardsworth

  Forty-nine recipes highlighted with colorful examples that will have you saying "I never knew you could do that!"

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Mar 30, 2007

• Book Review: My Soul on Paper by Laquania "Sheree" Graham and Jermaine Cordell Jackson

  "I sing of intelligence and spirit -I am somebody!"

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Mar 30, 2007

• Book Review: The Woman Who Outshone the Sun: The Legend of Lucia Zenteno by Alejandro Cruz Martinez

  An old Oaxacan folktale that is also an allegory of the battle for indigenous water rights.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Mar 30, 2007

• An Interview with Robert "Ordinary Joe" Wickes

  "Here’s my advice: Stop voting for incumbents; they probably lied to you anyway."

  Interview in Books — by Simon Barrett — on Mar 30, 2007

• Book Review: The Sisters Grimm - The Fairytale Detectives by Michael Buckly

  A funny and engaging tale of two sisters who find out they descend from a long line of fairytale detectives.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Mar 30, 2007

• Book Review: No Good Deeds by Laura Lippman

  Baltimore Private Eye Tess Monaghan ends up in big trouble helping her boyfriend save a street kid from a conspiracy.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Mar 30, 2007

• Book Review: Whole Days Outdoors - An Autobiographical Album by Jim Arnosky

  For children and young adults, a fascinating look into the writing process of prolific nature writer Jim Arnosky.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Mar 30, 2007

Video

• Movie Review: 300

  300 is the quintessential male powerhouse picture of the new millennium.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Mar 30, 2007

• A Disconnect Between American Idol and Voters

  Why do voters vote for something that they don't really want?

  Opinion in Video — by Craig Lyndall — on Mar 30, 2007

• Purgatory House, Indie Film From Teen Screenwriter/Actress Celeste Davis Now Available on DVD

  The movie takes a look at teen angst, growing up in today’s turbulent times, and how some kids crash and burn from the pressure.

  News in Video — by Laron Cue — on Mar 30, 2007

• PBS Primetime Programming for The Week of April 1

  Winter, spring, summer, or fall, all PBS has to do is call, and I'll be there.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Mar 30, 2007

• The Next Star Trek Movie: SOS

  Star Trek may be coming back, but it's not a good thing.

  Opinion in Video — by J. Marcus Xavier — on Mar 30, 2007

• B-Movie of the Week: Night of the Demons 2

  Marsha's spooky adventures in Hull House.

  Review in Video — by T. Rigney — on Mar 30, 2007

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Blades of Glory, Meet the Robinsons

  Whatever your taste, there is definitely a movie out there for you!

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Mar 30, 2007

• Cinema Macabre Issue 1: Psycho Killers, Devil Worshipers, and Lesbian Vampires Lurk Within!

  BC Magazine's fearless writers unearth the darkest, most depraved tales for your pleasure.

  Review in Video — by Ian Woolstencroft — on Mar 30, 2007

• Fiendish Friday Interviews : Masters of Horror - Scott Glosserman

  Behind the Mask isn’t your average slasher movie. Check this interview out and enjoy the film at your local theatre.

  Interview in Video — by hauntedreport — on Mar 30, 2007

Music

• Bill Bruford's Earthworks Video Anthologies

  Bill Bruford fulfills fans needs with two new live DVDs.

  News in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Mar 30, 2007

• Music Review: Miles Davis - Cookin' With the Miles Davis Quintet

  Fifty years later, "Cookin'' is still a dish best served cool.

  Review in Music — by Ray Ellis — on Mar 30, 2007

• Music Review: Various Artists - HighTone Records Anthology: Rockin’ From The Roots

  HighTone Records fans the flames and keeps the tradition of American roots music alive.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Mar 30, 2007

• Music Reviews: Echoes of Eternity, Khigh, Masterplan, Spellblast and Within Temptation

  More hard rock, goth and metal goodness in Marty's Musical Meltdown.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Mar 30, 2007

• Overlooked Alternatives: Grant-Lee Phillips, Gang Font feat. Interloper, Turtle Island String Quintet

  Who is Interloper?

  News in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Mar 30, 2007

• Music Review: Wynton Marsalis - The Magic Hour

  Marsalis finally returns to small-band work in his Blue Note debut.

  Review in Music — by Nick Deriso — on Mar 30, 2007

• The Friday Morning Listen: Chick Corea & Gary Burton - In Concert

  This recording placed a musical virus in my head.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Mar 30, 2007

• Q: How Bad Was Johann Sebastian Bach’s Temper?

  The Mental Floss Question of the Day.

  News in Music — by Mental_Floss — on Mar 30, 2007

• Music Review: Tommy Womack – There, I Said It!

  Witty songwriter returns after nervous breakdown

  Review in Music — by Dave Lifton — on Mar 30, 2007

• Music Review: Dave Liebman - Back On The Corner

  Dave Liebman remembers his eighteen month stint in the Miles Davis band. Listeners are more likely to recall Liebman himself.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Mar 30, 2007

• Hanson: Where Are They Now?

  Most recently, Hanson is still marching on; they are set to release their newest album, The Walk, in late spring 2007.

  News in Music — by JM Jordan — on Mar 30, 2007

• Music Review: Ornette Coleman - Sound Grammar

  Ornette Coleman's music is for players and listeners who want more.

  Review in Music — by Brad Chenowski — on Mar 30, 2007

• Music Review: Jesus Christ Superstar - Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice

  It's almost Easter. Do you know what your children are listening to?

  Review in Music — by JC Mosquito — on Mar 30, 2007

Gaming

• Flash Games: Skywire, Planned, Balls, Boomshine

  A potpourri of game-playing fun, with puzzles, reflex-testers, and old-school pixelated action.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Phillip Winn — on Mar 30, 2007

• First Grand Theft Auto IV Trailer Hits the Internet

  A new face arrives in a familiar place. But the question is: which familiar place is it?

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Mar 30, 2007

Politics

• Sampson In The Hot Seat - A Convincing Performance, Mostly

  Kyle Sampson defended the prosecutor firings as legal. His boss Alberto Gonzales gets the knife - and the Administration's reputation is further tattered.

  Opinion in Politics — by Sean Aqui — on Mar 30, 2007

Tastes

• The Annual Tupelo Honey Festival in Wewahitchka, Florida

  The Annual Tupelo Honey Festival occurs on the third Saturday of May with the purpose of celebrating a type of honey native to the Florida region.

  Opinion in Tastes — by J Jordan — on Mar 30, 2007

• Wine Fraud: What’s in Your Bottle?

  By definition, wine fraud is a type of fraud where customers are sold wine illegally.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Jenn Jordan — on Mar 30, 2007

Sports

• Are the Cavs Ready for the Playoffs?

  LeBron and the Cavs may have locked up a playoff berth, but that doesn't mean they are ready.

  News in Sports — by Craig Lyndall — on Mar 30, 2007

• Gene Upshaw, Head of NFL’s Players’ Union, Is Part Of The Problem

  Every time he opens his mouth about drug testing, Upshaw puts his foot in it.

  News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on Mar 30, 2007

• Dan Shaughnessy Thinks You Live In Your Parents' Basement

  Jeff Louderback, founder and editor of Sox and Pinstripes, offers his take on Shaughnessy's column attacking Curt Shilling's 38 Pitches Blog.

  Opinion in Sports — by Jeff Louderback — on Mar 30, 2007