April 14, 2007 Archive

Music

• The Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1 & 3 To Be Re-Released June 12, 2007

  One of rock's buried treasures is about to be re-released...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Apr 14, 2007

• Retro Redux: Adventures In Highway Travel - From Yellowstone To Route 66

  It was good to see America and it was just plain fun to find every quirky roadside attraction for miles around.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Apr 14, 2007

• Music Review: Patti Smith — Twelve

  Patti Smith. Twelve. 'Nuff said, really.

  Review in Music — by Michael Jones — on Apr 14, 2007

• Music Review: The Road Mix: Music from the Television Series One Tree Hill, Vol. 3

  The Road Mix is the cure for the radio repeat blues.

  Review in Music — by writnkitten — on Apr 14, 2007

• Music Review: Robert Jr. Lockwood Steady Rollin' Man

  ...at least this disc is available again so that there's a record of Lockwood's truly remarkable guitar sound.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Apr 14, 2007

• Music Review: All Smiles - Ten Readings of A Warning

  Former Grandaddy guitarist Jim Fairchild releases a homemade set of lo-fi pop nuggets.

  Review in Music — by Bill Sherman — on Apr 14, 2007

• Interview: Band of the Week - Kate Schutt

  Independent Jazz artist, Kate Schutt talks about her music, her record label, and what inspires her.

  Interview in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Apr 14, 2007

• Music Review: Robert Plant - Shaken ‘n’ Stirred

  It’s just too ‘80s for me.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Apr 14, 2007

• Music Review: Apocalyptica - Life Burns Tour

  The DVD captures the band live in Dusseldorf, Germany on the band's 2005 European tour

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Apr 14, 2007

Politics

• Four Fallacies Rampant in Discussions of Imus

  What Imus said is not comparable to rap lyrics, wrong attacks on Duke lacrosse players, what Coulter says, and is not a First Amendment issue.

  Opinion in Politics — by Paul Levinson — on Apr 14, 2007

• The Battle of Imus and the Lessons Lost

  And so we run willy-nilly, according to race and gender.

  Opinion in Politics — by Ray Ellis — on Apr 14, 2007

• Recycle! Or Why We Should All Be Concerned About Aluminum

  The demand for aluminum keeps growing. So what sense does it make to throw it away?

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Edward Manning — on Apr 14, 2007

Gaming

• Xbox Live Arcade Review: Boom Boom Rocket

  Hit buttons and watch all sorts of purty colors show on your TV. It's not just for the easily amused only either.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Apr 14, 2007

• Xbox Live Arcade Review: Bejeweled 2

  A review one year in the making.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Apr 14, 2007

• Mac Game Review: Quake 4

  Quake 4 could make mincemeat out of your Mac. But it's worth it.

  Review in Gaming — by Marty Dodge — on Apr 14, 2007

• Wii Internet Channel Final Version Released

  New features accompany the Wii Internet Channel as it leaves Beta.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Apr 14, 2007

Tastes

• Cigar Review: La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel (With Video)

  I would absolutely recommend this cigar to the experienced cigar smoker, but mild cigar smokers should stay far, far away.

  Review in Tastes — by Stogie Review — on Apr 14, 2007

• Q: Who’s The Genius Behind The Life Saver?

  Mental_Floss question of the day.

  News in Tastes — by Mental_Floss — on Apr 14, 2007

• Video Restaurant Review: Hadaka Sushi in LA

  “Sushi gone naughty” is the theme behind Hadaka Sushi.

  Review in Tastes — by LX.TV — on Apr 14, 2007

Culture

• Matrimony or Matri-Money?

  Bollywood's Abhishek and Aishwarya are fast becoming like Hollywood's Brangelina and TomKat.

  Opinion in Culture — by Aishwarya Aravind — on Apr 14, 2007

• Got Porn? What Are Some Great Erotic Movies to Get Her in the Mood?

  So how about finding some hot, steamy, sexy movies that will get you both excited and ready for a memorable night?

  Opinion in Culture — by Dan and Jennifer — on Apr 14, 2007

• Video News: Costume Designer Patricia Field's Bash

  Shed your inhibitions, embrace your inner glory, and join Andre J. as he celebrates the one-year anniversary of Patricia Field’s store on the Bowery.

  News in Culture — by LX.TV — on Apr 14, 2007

• Mom Was a Punk Rocker

  I was cool once, a club-hopping, New York punk rocker. Now they play my music in the supermarket.

  Opinion in Culture — by Ann Hagman Cardinal — on Apr 14, 2007

• Video Interview With Janice Min, Editor-in-Chief of Us Weekly

  On this episode of Drinks W/LX, SuChin sits down with Us Weekly Editor-in-Chief Janice Min.

  Interview in Culture — by LX.TV — on Apr 14, 2007

• Video Preview: The New York International Auto Show

  Do you feel the need for speed? Burn some rubber and hop a taxi over to the Javitz Center this week for the New York International Auto Show.

  Review in Culture — by LX.TV — on Apr 14, 2007

• Theater Review: Lisa Loomer's Distracted at the Mark Taper Forum, LA

  At LA's Mark Taper Forum, Loomer catalogs various ADHD theories as a mother attempts to resolve her son's behavioral problems.

  Review in Culture — by Purple Tigress — on Apr 14, 2007

• Satire: Dan Rather, Katie Couric, and LA Times Staff Join Forces with Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton Over Anti-Golden Retriever Campaign

  Fresh from the Imus escapade, Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson have set their sights on racist Golden Retrievers.

  Satire in Culture — by Daryl D — on Apr 14, 2007

• Theater Review: Civic Duty and 12 Angry Men

  This revival of Reginald Rose's classic play burns with righteous fervor.

  Review in Culture — by Purple Tigress — on Apr 14, 2007

Sports

• Manhood and Mosaic

  How MLB.tv Mosaic made me a better man and increased length and girth.

  Opinion in Sports — by Tuffy — on Apr 14, 2007

• Baseball is 8 Percent Black and 92 Percent Other

  Jackie Robinson should not only be remembered for opening the door for blacks to baseball, but to all sports.

  Opinion in Sports — by Tan The Man — on Apr 14, 2007

• JaMarcus Russell Should Not Be The Raiders' #1 Pick

  Oakland's best interests are served by looking elsewhere in the 2007 NFL draft.

  Opinion in Sports — by Adam Jacobi — on Apr 14, 2007

Video

• TV Review: ABC's Notes From the Underbelly Is About Everyone Who's Ever Been Pregnant

  ABC's Notes from the Underbelly is a funny, satirical look at parenting and pregnancy.

  Review in Video — by Tom Bux — on Apr 14, 2007

• Oh My God! They Killed ECW!

  When it comes to professional wrestling, you can just say my name will always be Mark.

  Opinion in Video — by Glen Boyd — on Apr 14, 2007

• HD DVD Review: U-571

  Disappointing video mixed with a superb aural effort, perfect for audiophiles.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Apr 14, 2007

• TV Review: Dog the Bounty Hunter

  Don't mess with this Dog.

  Review in Video — by Damian Penny — on Apr 14, 2007

• DVD Review: The Drew Carey Show - Season One

  It's about time -- the first season of The Drew Carey show is here!

  Review in Video — by Brandon Daviet — on Apr 14, 2007

• DVD Review: Jump In!

  Disney has shown their ability to develop enjoyable films targeted for tweens.

  Review in Video — by Daddypundit — on Apr 14, 2007

• Casting Call: Craig Ferguson is on the Hunt for Funny People

  Last Comic Standing casting call...

  News in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on Apr 14, 2007

• DVD Review: Bobby

  A film that translates a national tragedy into personal experience.

  Review in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Apr 14, 2007

• Movie Review: Grindhouse

  Enjoy Planet Terror and the trailers. Save your time and leave when Death Proof starts.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Apr 14, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Forged in the Fire by Ann Turnbull

  A thrilling historical fiction set in 17th-century London in the midst of the plague.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Apr 14, 2007

• Book Review: Internet Riches - The Simple Money-Making Secrets of Online Millionaires by Scott Fox

  If you're interested in making money online, this book will help you get started.

  Review in Books — by Eric Friesen — on Apr 14, 2007

• Book Review: Open Veins of Latin America - Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent by Eduardo Galeano

  One of Uruguayan essayist's Eduardo Galeano's most controversial and intense books.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Apr 14, 2007