April 1, 2007 Archive

Video

• TV Review: The Tudors

  How the ruling class rocked in the 16th century.

  Review in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Apr 01, 2007

• TV Review: Doctor Who - "Smith and Jones"

  Doctor Who executive producer Russell T. Davies proves he is a good writer -- when he wants to be.

  Review in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Apr 01, 2007

• TV Review: Midsomer Murders

  As with all genres in visual media, the presentation is the selling point. Midsomer Murders' presentation is great.

  Review in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Apr 01, 2007

• TV Review: Survivor 14: Fiji - Episode 7

  It's the Yau-Man Show and Earl's Island tour!

  Review in Video — by Jackie — on Apr 01, 2007

• Movie Review: TMNT

  An uneven yet thoroughly enjoyable return for a set of four classic characters.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Apr 01, 2007

• TV Review: ReGenesis Season Three Premiere

  The Canadian science fiction show begins its third season but isn't particularly welcoming to new viewers.

  Review in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Apr 01, 2007

• Howie Mandell: Lord of the Maggots?

  Deal or No Deal: Wouldn't it be more humane to auction off their internal organs?

  Opinion in Video — by Christopher Soden — on Apr 01, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Astronaut to Run Boston Marathon from Space

  For the first time an astronaut on-orbit will participate in a marathon event.

  News in Sci/Tech — by John Vaccaro — on Apr 01, 2007

• Google Goes Retro! (But Just For The Day)

  Google Email on paper, what's not to love?

  News in Sci/Tech — by Simon Barrett — on Apr 01, 2007

• Non-Destructive Partitioning with GParted

  If repartitioning your hard drive is something you only do once in rare while free tools may be a better option.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Steve Wild — on Apr 01, 2007

Books

• Book Review: The Hopeless Romantic's Handbook by Gemma Townley

  I expected fluff, but I didn't expect such a 1950s sensibility.

  Review in Books — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Apr 01, 2007

• Book Review: A Vulgar Display of Power by Chris Armold

  It is a spirited, researched attempt to memorialize the lives of those whose courageous efforts to halt a killer saved the lives of many.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Apr 01, 2007

• The Early Word: New Books for the Week of April 1, 2007

  New Mary Higgins Clark and ol' time Revelations, the Rise of Fear 'n' Loathing and the Fall of the Roman Empire, and then some...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Apr 01, 2007

• Book Review: The White Cascade by Gary Krist

  Visit 1910 and the driving force of rolling snow and wreckage that demolishes two snowbound trains.

  Review in Books — by Bill Bennett — on Apr 01, 2007

• DC Comic Book Review: DC Comics' 52, Week 32

  This week starring Ralph Dibny, The space heroes, Accomplished Perfect Physician (Great Ten), and Osiris (Black Marvel family).

  Review in Books — by Vichus Smith — on Apr 01, 2007

• Book Review: Con Ed by Matthew Klein

  With summer coming on, it wouldn't surprise me if Con Ed found its way to many a beach blanket.

  Review in Books — by Nancy Fontaine — on Apr 01, 2007

• Book Review: Stuart: A Life Backwards by Alexander Masters

  Stuart was a member of what Masters terms "the chaotic homeless," with the emphasis on chaotic.

  Review in Books — by emccullough — on Apr 01, 2007

• Book Review: Mi Hija, Mi Hijo, El Aguila, la Paloma by Ana Castillo

  An ancient Aztec codice lovingly brought to new life by renowned Xicana poet Ana Castillo, beautifully illustrated by Susan Guevara.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Apr 01, 2007

• Book Review: And Only To Deceive by Tasha Alexander

  An enjoyable light read but with some flaws.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Apr 01, 2007

• Book Review: Island Of The Sequined Love Nun by Christopher Moore

  An outrageous, hilarious, bawdy, crude and a wonderful book about the need to have faith and to believe in something...

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Apr 01, 2007

• Book Review: Excuse Me, Your Job is Waiting: Attract the Work You Want

  According to this book, if you think happy thoughts, you'll get your dream job. Right.

  Review in Books — by Toni Schwartz — on Apr 01, 2007

• Book Review: Saban and the Ancient by Dante Amodeo

  The first book in a series about teenagers with superpowers in a secret organization.

  Review in Books — by Steve Wild — on Apr 01, 2007

• Interview With Ian Rankin, Author of The Naming of The Dead

  "The book I'm writing just now is provisionally the last Rebus novel."

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Apr 01, 2007

• Book Review: The Witch's Boy by Michael Gruber

  A fantastic fantasy of magic, mystery and coming of age.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Apr 01, 2007

Gaming

• Gear Review: Turtle Beach Ear Force D2 Stereo DS Lite Headphones

  Talking to your DS almost looks normal when you wear these.

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Apr 01, 2007

• Gear Review: Nyko Dual Charger AC

  Charge your SIXAXIS controllers from any wall outlet, saving you from leaving your PS3 on all night.

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Apr 01, 2007

• Xbox Live Arcade Review: Castlevania - Symphony of the Night

  Easily one of the best games of the modern era receives a perfect port to the 360.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Apr 01, 2007

• Xbox 360 Review: TMNT

  Easy 1000 achievement points inside.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Apr 01, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Deavid Soul - Sparkling Music

  A fun, upbeat album guaranteed to cheer you up when you're down.

  Review in Music — by Sterfish — on Apr 01, 2007

• Music Review: Crystal Visions: The Very Best of Stevie Nicks (CD/DVD Double Disc Edition)

  Crystal Visions sums up the Very Best Of Stevie Nicks, while showing she remains just as vital now as she was then.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Apr 01, 2007

• Music Review: Bob Dylan - Blood on the Tracks

  A look back at my favorite Dylan work, 1974's Blood on the Tracks

  Review in Music — by Lono — on Apr 01, 2007

• Rock & Roll Feature: The Cars New Wave Pop with a Unique Style

  A great album and one of the classic albums of rock history, clichés and all.

  Review in Music — by D.A.N. — on Apr 01, 2007

• Music Review: Master P - Only God Can Judge Me

  Better than any paid critic would lead you to believe.

  Review in Music — by Thomas Steenhagen — on Apr 01, 2007

• The Rockologist: My Journey Into Jazz

  Jazz music used to really piss me off. Until I discovered the meaning of "real jazz" was all about painting a picture.

  Opinion in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Apr 01, 2007

• Music Review: Everybody Else - Everybody Else

  Debut by L.A. power pop group gets everything right

  Review in Music — by Dave Lifton — on Apr 01, 2007

• Interview: Band Of The Week - Stonesthrow

  The sarcasm flowed as freely as the beer, as it always will when talking to any Scot. I laughed so hard I almost peed.

  Interview in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Apr 01, 2007

• Music Review: Domenico Scarlatti - Complete Keyboard Sonatas, Vol. 1

  Andjaparidze summons all of her talent into this carefully paced, emotional composition [K. 402]. This is Scarlatti’s minor key universe.

  Review in Music — by C. Michael Bailey — on Apr 01, 2007

• Music Review: Todd Snider - Peace, Love and Anarchy: Rarities, B-Sides and Demos, Vol. 1

  Prolific singer-songwriter Snider drops a collection of deft, daft obscurities. Get ready for some pure, unadulterated fun.

  Review in Music — by Peter Chakerian — on Apr 01, 2007

• Music Review: Mew - Frengers

  Unusual enough to be different, subtle enough to be haunting.

  Review in Music — by Nancy Dunham — on Apr 01, 2007

Sports

• What Does Mike Francesa Have Against Willie Randolph?

  On March 4 on his New York TV sports talk show, Mike’d Up on NBC’s New York affiliate, Mike Francesa snubbed New York Mets skipper, Willie Randolph.

  Opinion in Sports — by Nicholas Stix — on Apr 01, 2007

• Don't Begrudge Professional Athletes Like J.D. Drew

  Professional athletes are often criticized for the salaries they are paid.What would you do if you were offered a contract of seven or eight figures?

  Opinion in Sports — by Jeff Louderback — on Apr 01, 2007

Politics

• Deteriorating Relationship Between U.S. and Saudi Arabia?

  Maybe it's in Saudi Arabia's best interests to weaken its important alliance with the U.S. - or at least create that impression.

  Opinion in Politics — by Liam Bailey — on Apr 01, 2007

Culture

• A Letter from Old Me to Young Me

  When we get old we tend to forget some of the important stuff. We forget how to be kids.

  Opinion in Culture — by Craig Harper — on Apr 01, 2007

• Taco Bell Crosses the Religious Border

  Taco Bell promotes the resurrection of Jesus Christ in an area with a huge Jewish and Middle Eastern population. Is this right?

  Opinion in Culture — by Daryl D — on Apr 01, 2007

• Theater Review: Jean Genet's The Balcony in New York City

  By today's standards, the S&M scenes are so tame as to be barely noticeable. What a difference a half-century makes.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Apr 01, 2007

• Interview: Tom Kennedy - The Washington Post's Multi-Media Initiative

  A new video format allows people to "speak truth to power."

  Interview in Culture — by Nancy Dunham — on Apr 01, 2007

• Break-Up and Divorce

  Should you condemn yourself to a bad relationship because of religion and guilt?

  Opinion in Culture — by Dan and Jennifer — on Apr 01, 2007