April 18, 2007 Archive

Politics

• Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Partial Birth Abortion

  The Supreme Court upheld a nationwide ban on partial birth abortions today in a 5-4 vote.

  Opinion in Politics — by Charles Signorile — on Apr 18, 2007

• Understanding the Pro-Gun Position

  Pro-gun people deserve credit exercising responsible use of their firearms.

  Opinion in Politics — by Paul Levinson — on Apr 18, 2007

• A Video Conversation with New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly

  A Conversation with New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly

  Interview in Politics — by LX.TV — on Apr 18, 2007

• Bloodbath in Virginia: Blame, Panic and Unreasoning Fear

  Don't let the media hype over the VaTech murders suck you into the culture of irrational fear. The odds are still on your side.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Apr 18, 2007

• International Community: Divide and Function

  Part I: Afghanistan, Al Qaeda, and the War on Terror

  Opinion in Politics — by Liam Bailey — on Apr 18, 2007

• Guernica: Seventy Years Later And Nothing Has Changed

  Guernica - the entire arms industry salutes the Spanish and Germans for opening up a whole new target group – civilians.

  Opinion in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Apr 18, 2007

• Imus Got Fired - Why Not George?

  The Iranians should build a monument in honor of Bush. But what would they call such a monument? American Idyll?

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Apr 18, 2007

Tastes

• Video Restaurant Review: New LA Restaurant E3rd Steakhouse

  Discover the newest place to eat in LA this week at E3rd Steakhouse.

  Review in Tastes — by LX.TV — on Apr 18, 2007

• Video Restaurant Review: The Prime Grill in Beverly Hills

  Discover the newest place to eat in LA this week at the Prime Grill.

  Review in Tastes — by LX.TV — on Apr 18, 2007

• Video Tour: To Eat and Shop in LA - E3rd Steakhouse, Celebrity Gift Bags, and Milk

  Discover the newest in where to eat and where to shop in Los Angeles.

  Review in Tastes — by LX.TV — on Apr 18, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Microsoft, Adobe, and Apple - The BugBlog Report 4/18/07

  Here are some of the most significant bugs from the past week in the BugBlog.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Bruce Kratofil — on Apr 18, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Religious Literacy - What Every American Needs to Know - and Doesn’t by Stephen Prothero

  Having established God’s sense of humor, we can extrapolate a line of thought to consider God’s sense of irony.

  Review in Books — by C. Michael Bailey — on Apr 18, 2007

• Comics Review: DC Comics' 52, Week 33

  This week's 52, a weekly DC Comics series, stars the lost space heroes Nightwing, Batwoman, and the Black Marvel family.

  Review in Books — by Vichus Smith — on Apr 18, 2007

• Book Review: Saffron and Brimstone - Strange Stories by Elizabeth Hand

  Elizabeth Hand's is a voice beyond the wall of words.

  Review in Books — by Ray Ellis — on Apr 18, 2007

• Graphic Novel Review: To Dance - A Ballerina's Graphic Novel by Siena Cherson Siegel

  A gorgeously illustrated graphic novel for girls showing the life of a ballerina.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Apr 18, 2007

• Book Review: Xochitl and the Flowers/Xochitl, La Niña de Las Flores by Jorge Argueta

  A beautifully illustrated bilingual book about pursuing your dreams and making them happen.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Apr 18, 2007

• Part Two of an Interview With Larry Gonick, Author of The Cartoon History of the Modern World

  "I wouldn’t mind hoisting a few with the first Emperor of the Han Dynasty"

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Apr 18, 2007

• Graphic Novel Review: The Astonishing X-Men Vol. 2 - Dangerous by Joss Whedon and John Cassaday

  TV scriptwriter and creator Joss Whedon creates an astonishing piece of graphic work. Astonishing X-Men Vol. 2: Dangerous (Paperback) by Joss Whedon (Author), John Cassaday (Author)

  Review in Books — by Aspi — on Apr 18, 2007

• Book Review: The Wizardology Handbook - A Course for Apprentices by Dugald Steer

  The companion to Wizardology, this practical handbook will make a perfect gift for little wizards in training.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Apr 18, 2007

Video

• DVD Review: Rank

  The first ever extreme sport?

  Review in Video — by Tony Woolstencroft — on Apr 18, 2007

• B-Movie of the Week: The Punisher

  Mark Goldblatt's 1989 adaptation of the source material still seems smarter and tougher than the recent 2004 retread.

  Review in Video — by T. Rigney — on Apr 18, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Difficult Decisions

  Carly gets what she wants, but was it really what she wanted?

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Apr 18, 2007

• Grading the American Idol Top 7 On The Tivo Multi-Bloop Scale

  A recap of how much I wanted to, or did, TiVo-bloop through the performances of the American Idol Top 7.

  Review in Video — by The Jay — on Apr 18, 2007

• Movie Review: Civic Duty

  The post-9/11 thriller starring Peter Krause fails to thrill this viewer.

  Review in Video — by Patrick — on Apr 18, 2007

• DVD Review: Jorge Cervantes' Ultimate Grow DVD

  Jorge Cervantes is to marijuana cultivation what Martha Stewart is to home decorating.

  Review in Video — by Larry Sakin — on Apr 18, 2007

• Philly Film Fest Day Thirteen: Men on the Moon

  Believe it or not, there's never been a better time to think about the moon landing.

  News in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Apr 18, 2007

• Movie Review: Death of a President - Where's the Beef?

  Finch and Range made a very authentic looking documentary that takes advantage of none of the genre's potential.

  Review in Video — by Don Hall — on Apr 18, 2007

• How Do You Spell Boring? American Idol

  When will LaKisha live up to the expectations she created on the first real week of the show?

  Opinion in Video — by Bob DeMarco — on Apr 18, 2007

• Philly Film Fest Day Twelve: The Age of The Office

  Is it worth it to see a whole movie just for one scene? Sometimes.

  News in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Apr 18, 2007

• TV Review: CSI:NY - "What Schemes May Come"

  Stella and Mac must use everything they've got to solve the case of the multiple deaths and deal with personal crises.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Apr 18, 2007

• Oldies But Goodies Can Be Found Among Amazon's Top 100 DVDs

  In Amazon's list of the top 100 DVDs, old and new sit side by side.

  Opinion in Video — by Maria Ciaccia — on Apr 18, 2007

• TV Review: Painkiller Jane - Relief For Friday Nights

  If first impressions are correct Jane Vasco (aka Painkiller Jane) has superhero characteristics, though why has not been revealed yet.

  Review in Video — by Temple Stark — on Apr 18, 2007

• DVD Review: Matango - Attack of the Mushroom People

  Have an insatiable appetite for radiation-laced mushrooms and 1960s Japanese horror-fantasy?

  Review in Video — by ILoz Zoc — on Apr 18, 2007

• DVD Review: Notes on a Scandal

  Looking for a tight, intense thriller? Look no further.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 18, 2007

• TV Review: The Shield: Season 6 – Episode 3

  I hate to say it...but the third episode of the season lagged. Could my favorite series be losing momentum?

  Review in Video — by Ann Hagman Cardinal — on Apr 18, 2007

• TV Review: American Idol 6 - Martina McBride Week

  The remaining 7 contestants try their hand at a little country music.

  Review in Video — by Toni Schwartz — on Apr 18, 2007

• TV Review: 24 Season Six, Hour 18 - Another Bauer Scheme, "It's So Crazy, It Just Might Work!"

  Cheng goes into a long explanation of his nefarious plan... eventually he resorts to a whole power point presentation.

  Review in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on Apr 18, 2007

• TV Review: Drive Season Premiere

  Are you ready for the race?

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 18, 2007

• TV Review: House - "Act Your Age"

  Who knew "wanna see a play" was code for sex?

  Review in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Apr 18, 2007

• TV Review: The Sopranos: "Stage 5"

  Christopher's film premieres and others try to leave the fold.

  Review in Video — by Patrick — on Apr 18, 2007

Music

• Music Review: The Doors by The Doors

  What can you say, it's The Doors, only better!

  Review in Music — by T. Michael Testi — on Apr 18, 2007

• Bootleg Country: Ryan Adams - 06/03/05

  Damn Sam, I love a bootleg that rocks.

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Apr 18, 2007

• Suicide Solution to Murder Inc., Outrage With An Agenda

  People have been pissed at certain elements of "Satan's influence" in music since people had the ability to be pissed.

  Opinion in Music — by Temple Stark — on Apr 18, 2007

• Songs That Touch My Soul - Five

  Intense physical gratification is just a naked lap-dance away. And I know just the song to inspire you!

  Opinion in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Apr 18, 2007

• One Track Mind: Anders Osborne - "Boxes, Bills and Pain"

  Anders Osbourne didn't come from the Mississippi Delta or New Orleans; he just sounds like he does.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Apr 18, 2007

• Music Review: Brandi Carlile - The Story

  T Bone Burnett production channels the newcomer's magic and makes it all sound effortless. An early Album of the Year candidate.

  Review in Music — by Peter Chakerian — on Apr 18, 2007

• Random Shuffle - Bright Eyes, Mellowdramatic Wallflowers, and Jewel

  I'm putting my music collection on shuffle and talking about Bright Eyes, Mellowdramatic Wallflowers, and Jewel.

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Apr 18, 2007

• Music Review: Sly and the Family Stone - There's A Riot Goin' On, Remastered

  A dark and brooding piece of early seventies disillusionment funk gets its day in the sun again.

  Review in Music — by Nik Dirga — on Apr 18, 2007

• Music Review: Stacy Clark - Unusual

  This is a solid collection of modern pop tunes that are worth giving a chance.

  Review in Music — by Anna Creech — on Apr 18, 2007

• Retro Redux: Outdoor Concerts - From Early Americana To Streisand

  Folks rural America liked being entertained too, but haven't always had the same opportunities to enjoy it.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Apr 18, 2007

• New Album Releases, 4-17-2007: Avril Lavigne, Nine Inch Nails, Bucky Covington

  Trent Reznor or no, SOMETHING in the water is corrupting the purity of our precious bodily fluids.

  News in Music — by Al Barger — on Apr 18, 2007

Culture

• Dear Black Woman, You Are Not a Victim

  After watching the April 17 episode of Oprah, I am convinced that we must stop playing the "victim" card and take responsibility for our actions...

  Opinion in Culture — by Ayofemi Hunter-Kirby — on Apr 18, 2007

• The Day After Death

  The Virginia Tech shootings raise more questions for us.

  Opinion in Culture — by Ray Ellis — on Apr 18, 2007

• Bang! You're Dead

  An orgy of guns, power and death.

  Opinion in Culture — by Baritone — on Apr 18, 2007

• Video Tour: 1st/Look New York, Nish, Apple Seeds, Hampton’s Restaurant Week

  Discover the newest places to dine and relax in New York.

  Review in Culture — by LX.TV — on Apr 18, 2007

• In Defense of the Loner

  Just because this loner did a bad thing does not mean all loners are ticking time bombs.

  Opinion in Culture — by Brad Schader — on Apr 18, 2007

• Death, Grief, and Hate

  Death puts things in perspective.

  Opinion in Culture — by Scott Butki — on Apr 18, 2007

• Video Fashion: Andre's Box

  This is fashion stylist Andre J.’s latest obsession.

  Opinion in Culture — by LX.TV — on Apr 18, 2007

Gaming

• Q: Can You Make Money Playing SCRABBLE?

  mental_floss question of the day.

  News in Gaming — by Mental_Floss — on Apr 18, 2007

• Sony PSP Review: ProStroke Golf - World Tour 2007

  Finally, a solid course designer on a portable. But does it match Tiger in the other categories?

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Apr 18, 2007

• PS2 Review: SingStar Pop

  Europeans love this karaoke series. Will you?

  Review in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Apr 18, 2007