April 13, 2007 Archive

Politics

• The Shameful Lynching of America by Al Sharpton

  Maybe the truth is that Blacks aren't as victimized as they think, and it's time to dump the ambulence chasers like al Sharpton.

  Opinion in Politics — by Paotie — on Apr 13, 2007

• Newsbriefs: Longer Deployments, Terror Arrest in Ohio, Everybody Hates Mike Nifong

  Mike Nifong is the definition of what's wrong with race-pandering politicians today. Plus two other more important current news items.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Apr 13, 2007

• The Imus Dilemma

  Don Imus said a bad thing. But maybe shutting him up is worse then letting him keep talking.

  Opinion in Politics — by Charles Herold — on Apr 13, 2007

• The Racial Extortion of America

  The Don Imus controversy exposes people like Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton far more than it exposes Don, himself.

  Opinion in Politics — by Daryl D — on Apr 13, 2007

• In The News: Frozen Embryos, Tony Blair's Diss, Rutgers' Boo-Hoo Blubberers and Better Not Tell The Iranians!

  There's been no shortage of topical news lately. I only wish to examine some of it.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Edward Manning — on Apr 13, 2007

• Two Memorial Days in Israel - Reflecting Both Success and Failure in the Re-Arisen Jewish Entity

  "Juden? Waffen?" -"Jews? Weapons?" is what one German is reported to have said before being killed at the entrance of the Warsaw Ghetto.

  Opinion in Politics — by Ruvy — on Apr 13, 2007

• The World Needs Garden Tools Like Don Imus

  Censorship, in any form, is unacceptable.

  Opinion in Politics — by Richard Thompson — on Apr 13, 2007

Video

• Movie Review: Sunshine

  Far from the important genre offering it wants to be, which is a shame.

  Review in Video — by Daniel Woolstencroft — on Apr 13, 2007

• Movie Review: My Father The Genius

  A memorable portrait of a largely unknown artist.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Apr 13, 2007

• TV with MeeVee Weekend Picks: April 13-15

  What to watch this weekend.

  Opinion in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on Apr 13, 2007

• Movie Reviews: A Walk Through Crack Alley From Spun to Half Nelson

  Teen sex romps. Patriotic polemics. Nothing says 'America' better than the "Drugs Are Bad" films, huh?

  Review in Video — by Don Hall — on Apr 13, 2007

• TV Review: The Shield - Season 6 Thus Far

  Just when you thought The Shield couldn’t get any more exciting, season six arrives with more twists and turns than a celebrity marriage... with an Uzi!

  Review in Video — by Ann Hagman Cardinal — on Apr 13, 2007

• TV Review: Doctor Who - "The Shakespeare Code" (WooWho #2)

  WooWho continues: this week, two liked it, one didn't.

  Review in Video — by Daniel Woolstencroft — on Apr 13, 2007

• PBS Primetime Programming for The Week of April 15

  I don't know that the Amazon selection has anything to do with the week of programming, but it is too perfect. Read and find out!

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 13, 2007

• TV Review: Notes from the Underbelly

  A look at ABC's new sitcom about pregnancy.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 13, 2007

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Disturbia, Pathfinder, Perfect Stranger, Redline, Slow Burn

  Get ready for a crowded weekend.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 13, 2007

• Reality TV Casting Call: Horror-Lovin’ Families - Is America Ready for You?

  Do you believe the family that scares together stays together?

  News in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on Apr 13, 2007

• Movie Review: Cinderella

  This ain't your mama's Cinderella.

  Review in Video — by Mat Brewster — on Apr 13, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Photoshop Photo Effects Cookbook by Tim Shelbourne

  Photoshop Photo Effects Cookbook will have you creating very sophisticated effects in no time.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Apr 13, 2007

• Book Review: Bang Crunch by Neil Smith

  Smith clearly loves the world in it's messy, car accident glory: Bang Crunch is an onomatopoeia of what it feels like to be alive.

  Review in Books — by Bonnie — on Apr 13, 2007

• Book Review: The Mislaid Magician or Ten Years After by Patricia C. Wrede and Caroline Stevermer

  An enchanting tale set in an alternate Victorian England where magic and wizards are everyday things.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Apr 13, 2007

• Book Review: I Didn't See it Coming - The Only Book You'll Ever Need to Avoid Being Blindsided in Business by Nancy C. Widmann, Dr. Elaine J. Eisenman, and Amy Dorn Kopelan

  This book will prepare you in the event that your career comes crashing down.

  Review in Books — by Toni Schwartz — on Apr 13, 2007

• Book Review: Where Fireflies Dance by Lucha Corpi

  A reknowned Chicana writer authors her first book for children and the result is amazing.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Apr 13, 2007

• Book Review: Death on the Flop by Jackie Chance

  Belinda Cooley might have a head for business, but it will take all she has to find her missing brother Ben.

  Review in Books — by NancyGail — on Apr 13, 2007

• Book Review: Behind The Eyes by Francisco X. Stork

  Hector must come to terms with the turbulent world of poverty, crime, and ever-present gangs.

  Review in Books — by Simon Barrett — on Apr 13, 2007

• Book Review: My Diary From Here to There by Amada Irma Perez

  Follow a young girl on her journey from Mexico to the U.S.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Apr 13, 2007

Culture

• Video Tour: 1st/Look NY, Week of 04.09.07

  NY International Auto Show, and Kyotofu, a brand new Japanese dessert bar and cocktail lounge in Hells Kitchen.

  Review in Culture — by LX.TV — on Apr 13, 2007

• Video Tour: 1st/Look LA, Week of 04.09.07

  This week, sushi gets naughty and how could I do a “1st/Look LA” without visiting another high-end spa. Would you expect anything less?

  Review in Culture — by LX.TV — on Apr 13, 2007

• Theater Review: The Women of Lockerbie

  L.A.'s Actor's Gang offers a powerful staging of Deborah Brevoort's drama about the PanAm 103 bombing.

  Review in Culture — by Cristofer Gross — on Apr 13, 2007

• Derriere and Bosom on The Tudors: What the FCC Would Bury

  The Tudors and Rome are joys for senses and as well as intellect; the FCC would leave us just the intellect.

  Opinion in Culture — by Paul Levinson — on Apr 13, 2007

• Friends After Break-Up: Why Won’t He Return My Calls?

  Here are some possible reasons why some find it difficult to stay friends after a breakup.

  Opinion in Culture — by Dan and Jennifer — on Apr 13, 2007

Tastes

• Video Restaurant Review: Central Kitchen, NYC

  A brand new brasserie in the West Village, inspired by the artistic roots of the neighborhood and a global perspective.

  Review in Tastes — by LX.TV — on Apr 13, 2007

• Video Restaurant Review: Romanov Restaurant, Los Angeles

  Master restaurateur Mikayel Israyelyan has brought another culinary gift to all us food lovers with Romanov Restaurant and Lounge in Studio City.

  Review in Tastes — by LX.TV — on Apr 13, 2007

Music

• The Friday Morning Listen: Jimmy Buffett - Take The Weather With You

  I am hereby invoking my gawd-given New Englander's right to bitch about the weather in all seasons...

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Apr 13, 2007

• The Cigar Box Guitar

  Cigars, or rather their boxes, contain some of the true roots of music.

  News in Music — by Jenn Jordan — on Apr 13, 2007

• Interview: Michael Penn

  Musician looks back at his 18 years in the music business.

  Interview in Music — by Dave Lifton — on Apr 13, 2007

• MGM Films on iTunes and The Daily Music and Tech News

  MGM on iTunes, Pixies covers and Lolla's '07 lineup in today's music and tech news update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Apr 13, 2007

• Music Review: Complete Keyboard Sonatas, Vol. 4 by Domenico Scarlatti

  Yet another fine addition to Naxos’s on-going Scarlatti Keyboard Sonatas series.

  Review in Music — by C. Michael Bailey — on Apr 13, 2007

• Music Review: Scritti Politti - Cupid & Psyche '85

  In which I discuss why I love Scritti Politti's Cupid & Psyche '85, and why you should love it, too.

  Review in Music — by Ben Gott — on Apr 13, 2007

• Music Review: Indie Round-Up - Snider, Tillis, Hammond Jr.

  This CD has transformed me from a lukewarm Todd Snider fan into a big Todd Snider fan.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Apr 13, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Q: How Did A Chimp And A Fishing Rod Change All Of Science?

  “Now we must redefine tool, redefine man, or accept chimpanzees as humans.”

  News in Sci/Tech — by Mental_Floss — on Apr 13, 2007