April 25, 2007 Archive

Sports

• "Looking Back" On The 2007 NFL Draft: Adrian Peterson the Bust

  How Adrian Peterson hit a wall and became a bust in 2011.

  Opinion in Sports — by Tuffy — on Apr 25, 2007

• Barry Bonds Will Have a Short Reign As All-Time Home Run King

  Barry Bonds may limp past Hank Aaron’s all-time home run record, but he’ll be just a caretaker until 2013.

  Opinion in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on Apr 25, 2007

• Joe Thomas And The Browns: The Last Thing Cleveland Needs Is Another Orange Barrel

  And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon... Romeo Crennel better draft Brady Quinn or Adrian Peterson... or his career is through!

  Opinion in Sports — by Chris McVetta — on Apr 25, 2007

• 2007 Kentucky Derby - Down The Stretch To The Top Ten (Or So), Part I: The Favorites

  The top six favorites to win the 2007 Kentucky Derby.

  Opinion in Sports — by T. Michael Testi — on Apr 25, 2007

• "Looking Back" On The 2007 NFL Draft: JaMarcus Russell The Star

  In 2011, Russell has already brought one playoff win to the Raiders and looks for more, with the help of Darren McFadden.

  Opinion in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Apr 25, 2007

• "Looking Back" On The 2007 NFL Draft: JaMarcus Russell The Bust

  From 2011, we see a tale of a quarterback's potential wasted through greed and Oreos.

  Opinion in Sports — by Tuffy — on Apr 25, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Mavis Staples - We'll Never Turn Back

  Staples transcends humble homage to record one of the most emotionally honest albums I've heard in years.

  Review in Music — by Nick Deriso — on Apr 25, 2007

• Overlooked Alternatives: Bill Callahan, ELP, Marillion, Robert Pollard, Porcupine Tree

  I have learned my lesson: don't wait to order the special edition.

  News in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Apr 25, 2007

• Music Review: Arctic Monkeys - Favourite Worst Nightmare

  I love the sound of a band who just plugs in and lets its go.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Apr 25, 2007

• An Interview With Kieran Hebden

  "The idea was to do something with a more focused energy that would grab you like a soul or punk album."

  Interview in Music — by Paul Hawkins — on Apr 25, 2007

• Music Review: Poison The Well - Versions

  We should all go out in the desolate Swedish countryside, limit our exposure to the sun and see what happens.

  Review in Music — by Jerry Rojas — on Apr 25, 2007

• Music Review: James Blood Ulmer - Bad Blood In The City: The Piety Street Sessions

  As good as Birthright was, I think that Bad Blood In The City: The Piety Street Sessions is even better.

  Review in Music — by T. Michael Testi — on Apr 25, 2007

• Vinyl Tap: Lowell George - Thanks I'll Eat It Here

  "...all things I left undone/ It comes from moment to moment, day to day/ Time seems to slip away."

  Review in Music — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Apr 25, 2007

• Music Review: Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Ray Price - Last Of The Breed

  A collection of classic tunes made current and standing tall among the mountains of rabble called country music.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Apr 25, 2007

Sci/Tech

• How Good Are Your Drugs?

  If you think the prescription drugs you are taking meet the highest standards of purity, think again.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Rick Vassar — on Apr 25, 2007

• Gliese 581c: Has "Planet Possible" Been Found In The Search For ET?

  "On the treasure map of the Universe, one would be tempted to mark this planet with an X."

  News in Sci/Tech — by Glen Boyd — on Apr 25, 2007

• Tour the World with Google Earth Free Download

  Take a virtual tour of the world with this free download of Google Earth.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by G. Michael Short — on Apr 25, 2007

Video

• Best Music Moments of the Big Screen

  Here’s a list of our pick for top five musical moments that made the big screen a little bit bigger.

  Opinion in Video — by JM Jordan — on Apr 25, 2007

• Movie Review: Jindabyne

  A haunting thriller about murder, marriage, and cultural insensitivity.

  Review in Video — by Gerald Wright — on Apr 25, 2007

• Movie Review: L’Iceberg

  A quest to live on an iceberg makes perfect sense, although the payoff is entirely derived from the antics during trip to get there.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Apr 25, 2007

• TV's Glow Continues, Even if the Season is Ending

  Sure, I complain sometimes, but I still love basking in the glow.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 25, 2007

• Movie Review: Colic

  The next time your kid starts crying, be sure to check it for ghosts.

  Review in Video — by T. Rigney — on Apr 25, 2007

• TV Review: 24 - Jack’s Gone Rogue, Cheng's Gone with the Goods, and Bill Is Just… Gone

  Well, it’s official. Somebody went shopping at ACME and has stuck a large bull’s-eye on Bill’s back

  Review in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on Apr 25, 2007

• American Idol's LaKisha - Emulation, Competition, Self-Expression, and Vanity

  Last night’s American Idol confirmed once and for all why I simply do not like LaKisha.

  Opinion in Video — by Carole McDonnell — on Apr 25, 2007

• Movie Review: Dishdogz

  It’s difficult to find a viewable extreme sports movie, let alone a good one, but Dishdogz comes damned close.

  Review in Video — by Scraps — on Apr 25, 2007

• TV Review: The Shield – "The New Guy"

  The Shield's sixth season picks up momentum in this solid episode.

  Review in Video — by Ann Hagman Cardinal — on Apr 25, 2007

• DVD Review: Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! - The Complete Third Season

  Scooby Dooby Doo!! That's my pal!

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 25, 2007

• MeeVee Primetime Picks: Wednesday, April 25

  What to watch tonight.

  Opinion in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on Apr 25, 2007

• TV Review: American Idol 6 - Inspirational Week

  This week, American Idol wants us to vote in the name of charity. But how much are THEY "giving back"?

  Review in Video — by Toni Schwartz — on Apr 25, 2007

• DVD Review: Planetfall

  Shoestring science fiction tries, but ultimately fails.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 25, 2007

• Casting Call: Break In To Daytime Soaps

  Do you have what it takes to win a role on As The World Turns?

  News in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on Apr 25, 2007

Politics

• Medicaid Requires Proof of Citizenship

  Requiring proof of citizenship for Medicaid is harder than it seems.

  News in Politics — by Patrick Cossel — on Apr 25, 2007

• Encircling the World Bank: How Long Can Wolfowitz Last?

  This time it’s not just a radical fringe of protesters who are surrounding the World Bank and calling for change.

  Opinion in Politics — by Alex Wilks — on Apr 25, 2007

• "Blessed July" Proves The Saddam Regime Was a Terrorist Regime

  Evidence continues to mount that the Bush administration's decision to go to war in Iraq was a good one.

  News in Politics — by Rick Vassar — on Apr 25, 2007

• Beyond the Bullet

  On gun violence in a post-gun-violence society.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jesse Miksic — on Apr 25, 2007

• Satire: John Bambenek Announces his Candidacy for President of the United States for 2020

  Politics editor John Bambenek announces he is running for President of the United States in 2020.

  Satire in Politics — by John Bambenek — on Apr 25, 2007

• The "Perks" of Being a Christian

  The Indiana Legislature votes to allow "specialty" auto license plates with a religious message to be sold at state's license branches. One citizen fights back.

  Opinion in Politics — by Baritone — on Apr 25, 2007

Culture

• The World Needs Us

  We need idealism and romance injected straight into our blood torrent.

  Opinion in Culture — by Saint Juanchos — on Apr 25, 2007

• Real Sustainable Development

  If the world's problems could be solved through catch phrases and impressive slogans, we'd be living in a veritable paradise.

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Apr 25, 2007

• 1st/Look New York 04.23.07: Dylan Prime and Anthos

  Discover the best of what's new in New York.

  Review in Culture — by LX.TV — on Apr 25, 2007

• Dealing with Energy Vampires

  Their modus operandi is not to steal your blood, but rather your precious energy.

  Opinion in Culture — by Craig Harper — on Apr 25, 2007

• Wheels of Wisdom: Safety Rules of the Road

  Rental cars can be safe or unsafe. Taking precautions and making wise decisions is your best bet when taking to the road.

  Opinion in Culture — by JM Jordan — on Apr 25, 2007

• The Mysteries of the Miami Circle

  This 1998 discovery holds some keys to Miami’s past, even if it does have researchers and archaeologists going around in, well, circles.

  News in Culture — by J Jordan — on Apr 25, 2007

• Rosie O’Donnell’s Fascinating Oral Diarrhea

  She is one of the most fascinating people on the planet, but does she know where to stop?

  Opinion in Culture — by Daryl D — on Apr 25, 2007

• How to Spot Suspicious Behavior When Traveling

  With a little vigilance, you might find it easier to spot the suspicious before the suspicious spot you.

  Opinion in Culture — by JM Jordan — on Apr 25, 2007

• Miami History: How Much Do You Know About Florida’s Wild Child?

  Take our quiz and see if Miami is a city you know a lot about or a city you need to visit - and soon.

  News in Culture — by J Jordan — on Apr 25, 2007

• Is DADA Relevant?

  Can an artistic revolution nearly a century old be of value to our dying dinosaur of a culture?

  Opinion in Culture — by Don Hall — on Apr 25, 2007

Tastes

• Cigar Charities: Giving Back to Tobacco Growers

  Two of the major cigar charities in existence today are the World of Montecristo Relief Organization and the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation.

  News in Tastes — by Jenn Jordan — on Apr 25, 2007

• Video Restaurant Review: 3 Square Café and Bakery, Los Angeles

  Go behind the scenes on the historic Abbott Kinney Boulevard in Venice.

  Review in Tastes — by LX.TV — on Apr 25, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Magus Musician Man by George Case

  Over the last quarter-century, Zeppelin's founder became rock's wizened elder statesman. A new biography describes his journey.

  Review in Books — by Ed Driscoll — on Apr 25, 2007

• Q: Have Product Placement Deals Ever Found Their Way Into Novels?

  Mental_Floss question of the day.

  News in Books — by Mental_Floss — on Apr 25, 2007

• Book Review: The Face of Power by Matt Guest

  The ability to reach full awareness of the Spirit requires knowledge about both the physical body and the dreaming body.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Apr 25, 2007

• Book Review: The Heir by Paul Robertson

  A well-written suspense thriller that’s more than just a light read.

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Apr 25, 2007

• Book Review: The Watchers by Andrew Mark Olsen

  Abby Sherman doesn’t know what’s happening to her. Strange vision-like dreams interrupt her dreams each night...

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on Apr 25, 2007

• Book Review: Wildfire at Midnight by Mary Stewart

  Ritual murder on a mountain in Skye - and suspicion and rising fear among the guest staying nearby...

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Apr 25, 2007