May 8, 2007 Archive

Sports

• Remembering Racing Legend Gilles Villeneuve

  It’s okay to dream at full throttle. After all, this was Villeneuve’s greatest gift.

  Opinion in Sports — by Alessandro Nicolo — on May 08, 2007

• Return Of The Rocket

  Roger Clemens has returned to The Bronx, but will it matter?

  Opinion in Sports — by Jerkwheat — on May 08, 2007

• Nextel Cup: With Parts Made In Japan, I Am Downtrodden Man

  Toyota's seven drivers have qualified for a total of 36 positions out of a possible 70. Oof.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on May 08, 2007

Books

• Interview: Cassandra Clare, Author of City of Bones

  "I came up with the idea of a trilogy that was loosely structured on the Divine Comedy..."

  Interview in Books — by Katie Trattner — on May 08, 2007

• Panels #3: Reviews of Recent Marvel Comics

  A round-up of select Marvel Comics, April-May 2007.

  Review in Books — by Vichus Smith — on May 08, 2007

• Book Review: Blue Monday: Fats Domino and the Lost Dawn of Rock 'n' Roll by Rick Coleman

  Black musicians who tried to take their music to the masses paid a far steeper price than exclusion from restrooms.

  Review in Books — by Jon Sobel — on May 08, 2007

• Book Review: Flood! A Novel In Pictures: Special Edition

  A must-own masterwork.

  Review in Books — by Daniel J. Stasiewski — on May 08, 2007

• Book Review: The Dip - A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick) by Seth Godin

  Winners sometimes quit, and quitters sometimes win. When do you persevere, and when should you pack it in?

  Review in Books — by Adam Jusko — on May 08, 2007

• Book Review: The Yiddish Policemen's Union by Michael Chabon

  One of America’s finest novelists dazzles with a Zionist Da Vinci Code in his latest novel.

  Review in Books — by Ted Gioia — on May 08, 2007

• Book Review: You're Not Very Important by Douglas W. Texter

  Lower your self-esteem and improve the world.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on May 08, 2007

Video

• Movie Review: Provoked

  Feels more like a Lifetime movie from India than a major motion picture.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on May 08, 2007

• TV Review: S6:21 of 24 - National Insecurity

  We are obviously being set-up for a showdown of epic proportions, a Shakespearean-like final act that will leave the stage strewn with bodies.

  Review in Video — by Victor Lana — on May 08, 2007

• DVD Review: Go Potty Go!

  A new DVD arrives to help kids take that all-important first step away from diapers.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 08, 2007

• Box Office Update 5/4-5/6: Spider-Man 3, Any Questions?

  All Spidey, all the time!

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 08, 2007

• Movie Review: Spider-Man 3: Great Continuity, But Weak As A Stand-Alone

  Spidey swings into theaters again with 140 minutes of amazing action and a slightly frayed plot.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on May 08, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Saving Grace

  The counter-agent is delivered and Jason holds his baby.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on May 08, 2007

• Catch and Release, Music and Lyrics, Because I Said So: Region 1 DVD Releases for May 8, 2007

  It's raining romcoms.

  News in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on May 08, 2007

• Casting Call: Boors And Brats Wanted

  Don't know which fork to use for the salad or how to use a fork in general? TLC has the solution.

  News in Video — by TV with MeeVee — on May 08, 2007

• DVD Pick of the Week: The 4400 - The Complete Third Season

  A weak week of releases to wrestle with.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 08, 2007

Politics

• And Don't Let The Door Smack You In The Gas Tank!

  It's time to leave Iraq and Afghanistan - and to hell with your wounded neo-con military pride.

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on May 08, 2007

• Weird Water Bills in Jerusalem - Ripoff?

  Residents of Jerusalem perplexed by abnormally high water bills.

  News in Politics — by Ruvy — on May 08, 2007

• Sarkozy Est L'homme! (Sarko's Da Man!)

  Nicolas Sarkozy wanted to acknowledge the realities facing 21st century France. Fifty-four percent of the French electorate agreed with this message.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Edward Manning — on May 08, 2007

• Are Our Presidential Candidates Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?

  Exactly how dumb would a Democrat have to be to believe George Bush? Let's ask one.

  Opinion in Politics — by Charles Herold — on May 08, 2007

• Nemesis: Space Junk, Government Responsibility and Avoiding the Kessler Effect

  Chalmers Johnson gives a bleak outlook on the future of the American Republic and the potential for a war in space.

  Opinion in Politics — by Brian Edwards — on May 08, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Software Review - Fireman 3.0 - CD/DVD Burner From Honestech, Inc.

  If you are looking for a fast, cost effective way to author and burn CD/DVDs, then Fireman 3.0 will work for you.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on May 08, 2007

• How Good Are Your Drugs? (Part 3)

  Pharmaceuticals are big business. See how a partnership between the State of Maine and an Indian tribe went terribly wrong.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Rick Vassar — on May 08, 2007

• Implanted Spider Genes Let Goats Produce Super-Strength Silk

  Scientists have developed a system to implant spider genes into goats, allowing them to produce super-strength silk instead of milk.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Mental_Floss — on May 08, 2007

Culture

• Theater Review: South Coast Repertory's Pacific Playwrights Festival

  SCR’s 10th Pacific Playwrights Festival introduces plays while making the case that readings are their own reward.

  Review in Culture — by Cristofer Gross — on May 08, 2007

• A War of the Mind: Mr. Glass-Half-Full Vs. Mr. Stay-In-Bed-Loser

  Don't confuse what you feel with what is real. Complete with the good guys (Mr glass-half-full) and the bad guys (Mr stay-in-bed-you-loser) fighting for your attention; your thoughts. Competing for valuable territory on your cerebral landscape.

  Opinion in Culture — by Craig Harper — on May 08, 2007

• Reflecting on Mother: A Kiss and Make-up

  A young girl's perception of the rituals of womanhood.

  Opinion in Culture — by Ann Hagman Cardinal — on May 08, 2007

• Product Review: Vinxi Clothing - "Born to Kill"

  Political t-shirt company, Vinxi Clothing, presents another tongue-in-cheek design.

  Opinion in Culture — by Alyse Wax — on May 08, 2007

• Interview: Christopher Rose, Comments Editor for Blogcritics.org

  Christopher Rose weighs in on policies, ethics, and the future of Blogcritics.

  Interview in Culture — by Spincycle — on May 08, 2007

• Product Preview: Gloomy Bear by Mori Chack

  Nothing says "I love you" like being chewed on the head by your pet teddy bear.

  Review in Culture — by Toni Schwartz — on May 08, 2007

• Memories of Greensburg, Kansas

  I've only been to Kansas once, and I only visited one town when I was there - and now it's been destroyed.

  Opinion in Culture — by Sean Aqui — on May 08, 2007

• A Helping Hand: My Baby Won't Sleep

  A baby who isn't the go-right-to-sleep type isn't going to become the type. Put that thought out of your head so you can move on.

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on May 08, 2007

• Paris Hilton Will Serve Jail Time, But It’s Apparently Still Not Her Fault

  Mr. Darwin, on behalf of all semi-intelligent bipeds, we apologize.

  News in Culture — by TV with MeeVee — on May 08, 2007

Music

• Music Review: The Icicles - Arrivals & Departures

  The Michigan band of indie-poppers’ sophomore release is an engaging slice of sugar sweetness.

  Review in Music — by Bill Sherman — on May 08, 2007

• Music Review: Dale Watson - From the Cradle to the Grave

  Dale Watson and his Lonestars release their finest album to date.

  Review in Music — by Benjamin Cossel — on May 08, 2007

• 10 Songs to Freak You Out

  Ten songs that freak me out.

  Opinion in Music — by Kate C. Harding — on May 08, 2007

• Music DVD: The Jazz O'Maniacs Sunset Cafe Stomp

  Sunset Café Stomp is not about preserving the music for display in a museum.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on May 08, 2007

• Music Review: Redman - Red Gone Wild: Thee Album

  After nearly six years, Redman's back and it's like he never left.

  Review in Music — by Sterfish — on May 08, 2007

• Concert Review: Static-X w/ OTEP, Black Star Inc. (May 6, 2007)

  It was a good night for metal.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on May 08, 2007

• Music Review: Mother Mother - Touch Up

  Quirky Vancouver group releases debut CD

  Review in Music — by Dave Lifton — on May 08, 2007

• Music Review: Martha Reeves - Greatest Hits Live

  Featuring ten live performances by two of America's most influential soul and R&B artists, this release combines pure nostalgia with the power of great performances.

  Review in Music — by Bob MacKenzie — on May 08, 2007

• Really Really Good - The Undefeated Champion

  Info on Mike Gravel, KRS-One, Emily King and Floyd Mayweather, brought to you by the B-Boy Blogger Champion!

  Opinion in Music — by Laron Cue — on May 08, 2007

• Retro Redux: Buffalo Springfield - Two Short But Amazing Years

  Circumstances can create a situation where talented musicians get together for a relatively short time and create some great music...

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on May 08, 2007

• The Rules for Rock Reunions

  Rampant Reunions are taxing my tolerance and good nature. Lono takes a look at reunion etiquette.

  Opinion in Music — by Lono — on May 08, 2007

• The Tuesday Morning Purchase: May 8, 2007

  Who needs spidey-sense when you've got record-radar?!

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on May 08, 2007

Gaming

• PC Game Review: The Sims 2 Seasons

  Best of the Sims 2 expansion packs (so far) features new produce activities and game play variety through weather elements/surprises.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on May 08, 2007