May 15, 2007 Archive

Sports

• Send Canadian Parliament to Penalty Box For Slashing Shane Doan

  Don't our politicians have more pressing matters to attend to?

  News in Sports — by Alessandro Nicolo — on May 15, 2007

• 2007 Preakness – Tuesday Update

  After seeing 20 horses run in the Kentucky Derby, only nine 3-year-olds will be entered into the Preakness.

  Opinion in Sports — by T. Michael Testi — on May 15, 2007

• Detroit Tigers Remain In Great AL Central Position, Maybe

  Cleveland, Chicago, and Minnesota aren't about to give up, however. They're all a little injured.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on May 15, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Rush - Snakes & Arrows

  Rush returns to form on "Snakes & Arrows".

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on May 15, 2007

• Music Review: Cowboy Junkies - At the End of Paths Taken

  Cowboy Junkies return to reveal stories about characters "At the End of Paths Taken."

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on May 15, 2007

• Music Review: Paul Duncan - Above the Trees

  You won't get sick of this album, or rather can't get sick of it, because it laps over you, envelopes you and lets you live inside of it. And the living is good.

  Review in Music — by Brewed Fresh — on May 15, 2007

• Music DVD Review: The Band - Classic Albums: The Band

  This DVD is a great introduction to one of the greatest bands and the greatest albums of the last forty years.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on May 15, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Tupac: The Complete Live Performances

  A must-have addition to the collection for hip-hop and general music fans alike.

  Review in Music — by Laron Cue — on May 15, 2007

• Live Earth in Istanbul and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Live Earth, the Smashing Pumpkins and Myspace.com fights sexual predators in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on May 15, 2007

• Music Review and Inteview: William Andrew — PreTragedy: A Narration

  Even in Arkansas, talent can be felt in only four songs. Everyone, I'd like you to meet William Andrew.

  Review in Music — by Michael Jones — on May 15, 2007

• Music Review: AC/DC - Back in Black

  No one thought Bon Scott could be easily replaced, Back in Black is a testament to Brian Johnson's suitability.

  Review in Music — by Janine Macdonald — on May 15, 2007

• Music Review: Wilco's Sky Blue Sky, On a Clear Day You Can Listen Forever

  Tune in, turn on and mellow yellow to the new Wilco disc.

  Review in Music — by Jane Ripley — on May 15, 2007

• Interview: Watermelon Slim (Part One)

  Part one of a two part interview with Blues musician Watermelon Slim.

  Interview in Music — by Richard Marcus — on May 15, 2007

• Music Review: Sage Francis - Human the Death Dance

  Sage Francis returns with more intelligent hip-hop bliss for the granola and poetry set.

  Review in Music — by Robert Burke — on May 15, 2007

• Concert Review: Bjork (Chicago, IL 5/12/07)

  Are we having fun yet...?

  Review in Music — by SVF — on May 15, 2007

• Music Review: Chico Ray — Chico Ray

  Juvenile foul mouthed childish acoustic nerd-rock... it's what's for breakfast.

  Review in Music — by Michael Jones — on May 15, 2007

• Music Review: Coco Montoya - Dirty Deal, A Good Deal with One Catch

  Montoya makes solid music but needs more inspiration.

  Review in Music — by Joe Harris — on May 15, 2007

• Overlooked Alternatives: Genesis, Guided By Voices, Manic Street Preachers, Rufus Wainwright, Wilco

  Huge week here. Tough choices to make.

  News in Music — by Tom Johnson — on May 15, 2007

• Music Review: Verismo - City of Kings

  Like a shot of your favorite tequila, this debut album is one you don’t want to miss.

  Review in Music — by Gray Hunter — on May 15, 2007

• The Tuesday Morning Purchase: May 15, 2007

  As a friend of mine likes to say, I am buying the hell out of this one.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on May 15, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Santana Hymns for Peace: Live at Montreux

  a celebration of the virtues of peace that just happens to rock--or is it the other way around?

  Review in Music — by Ray Ellis — on May 15, 2007

Culture

• Jerry Falwell, 1933-2007

  Jerry Falwell was a more three-dimensional man than either his critics or fans will ever admit.

  Opinion in Culture — by Bob Felton — on May 15, 2007

• LX.TV Interview with Jeanne Claude and Christo, Renowned Environmental Artists

  On this episode of Drinks W/LX, Shira Lazar sits down with renowned environmental artists Jeanne-Claude and Christo.

  Interview in Culture — by LX.TV — on May 15, 2007

• Wants A Peaceful Joyful Life With Friends: Capricorn With Moon Conjunct Neptune: Astrology-Based Advice

  Dear Elsa, I have never found a good support at my office and a good true friend.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on May 15, 2007

• A Helping Hand: My Mother Expects Too Much

  My friends say she expects a spouse's share of responsibility rather than a son's share.

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on May 15, 2007

• Soft Drinks Are American, But Not The Aluminum Can

  mental_floss fact of the day.

  News in Culture — by Mental_Floss — on May 15, 2007

• Product Review: She Complete Reinvents the Obi Belt

  She Complete modernizes the classic Japanese obi belt with their signature bold stripes.

  Opinion in Culture — by Alyse Wax — on May 15, 2007

• Mansion of Terror Roadtrip to HauntCon

  A haunted house is definitely a year-round, part-time labor of love.

  Opinion in Culture — by hauntedreport — on May 15, 2007

Video

• DVD Review: Tex Avery's Droopy: The Complete Theatrical Collection

  Tex Avery's classic character comes to DVD for the first time.

  Review in Video — by Sterfish — on May 15, 2007

• TV Review: NOGGIN's Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends

  Every preschooler who has had the chance to watch NOGGIN thinks it's the best thing since sliced bread.

  Review in Video — by Jill Hart — on May 15, 2007

• Movie Review: Provoked

  Aishwarya Rai stars in this new drama, based on a true story

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 15, 2007

• TV Review: Dancing With the Stars, A Stunning, Successful Semi-finals Night

  Monday night’s season four semi-finals was probably one of the best of any past season.

  Review in Video — by Heloise — on May 15, 2007

• Box Office Update 5/11-5/13: Spider-Man 3's Web Sags

  Zombies are unable to stop the swinging Spider, news at 11.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 15, 2007

• TV Review: 24 Season 6, Episode 22: Lovers and Other Stranglers

  24 and Jack Bauer are never going to be the same when Day 6 is over, and that might be the best thing that can happen for the fans and the show itself.

  Review in Video — by Victor Lana — on May 15, 2007

• TV Review: The Sopranos - "Kennedy and Heidi"

  Another brilliant episode, as the series enters its final stretch.

  Review in Video — by Patrick — on May 15, 2007

• The 2007 Network Upfronts: ABC

  This year, ABC models a comedy series on a bunch of car insurance commercials (no, seriously).

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 15, 2007

• Movie Review: 28 Weeks Later

  Bloody good time.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 15, 2007

• Movie Review: Lucky You

  A movie about an emotionally distressed poker player. Fold this hand.

  Review in Video — by General Disdain — on May 15, 2007

• DVD Pick of the Week: Pan's Labyrinth

  Two movies enter, one movie leaves.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 15, 2007

• Movie Review: The African Queen - Katharine Hepburn Centenary Celebration

  Katharine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart as the ultimate mismatched couple.

  Review in Video — by Ian Woolstencroft — on May 15, 2007

• DVD Review: Dinosaurs - The Complete Third and Fourth Seasons

  They're a pre-historic stone age family (no, the other one).

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 15, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Secrets Surface and Spoilers

  Sam learns Jason is Liz's baby's father and Carly discovers Mr. Craig's true identity.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on May 15, 2007

• Pan's Labyrinth, The Fountain, Stomp the Yard Region 1 DVD Releases for May 15th, 2007

  This week, Del Toro brings it.

  News in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on May 15, 2007

Tastes

• CAO Vision w/Video

  A group tasting of the the CAO Vision cigar.

  Review in Tastes — by Stogie Review — on May 15, 2007

• LX.TV Restaurant Reviews: Adobe Restaurant and Lounge, Algabar, Los Angeles

  Discover the best of what's new in Los Angeles at Adobe Restaurant and Lounge and Algabar.

  Review in Tastes — by LX.TV — on May 15, 2007

• LX.TV Visits Central Kitchen and the Salty Paw, New York

  Discover the best of what's new in New York at Central Kitchen and the Salty Paw.

  Review in Tastes — by LX.TV — on May 15, 2007

• RealMeals.TV Recipe: Elvis Casserole

  Opinion in Tastes — by RealMeals.TV — on May 15, 2007

Politics

• The Death of an Ideologue: My Political Alignment for Sale to Highest Bidder

  No more will I fight for ideas... I will fight for who pays me the most.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Bambenek — on May 15, 2007

• Hitting Mugabe's Murderous Regime for Six

  The Australian Government hit back at the murderous regime of Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe by cancelling a planned cricket tour.

  Opinion in Politics — by the silver surfer — on May 15, 2007

• The Real Immigration Threat

  If you think the true threat to our nation is illegal immigration, think again.

  Opinion in Politics — by Selwyn Duke — on May 15, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Digg, Reddit, Netscape: The Wisdom of Crowds or Mob Rule?

  Digg, Reddit, and Netscape are heralded as harnessing the wisdom of crowds, but do they? Could they?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Phillip Winn — on May 15, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Workflow – The Digital Photographer's Guide by By Tim Grey

  If you want a no-nonsense book that provides the details in a clear and concise manner, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Workflow is the book for you.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on May 15, 2007

• Graphic Novel Review: Essex County Vol 1 - Tales from the Farm by Jeff Lemire

  A spare and beautifully told story filled with mystery, whimsy, and hockey, set on a farm in Canada.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on May 15, 2007

• Book Review: Falling Man by Don DeLillo

  Don DeLillo explores 9-11 and its aftermath in his latest novel.

  Review in Books — by Ted Gioia — on May 15, 2007

• Book Review: His Dark Materials Omnibus by Philip Pullman

  For the first time, all three books of Philip Pullman's award-winning His Dark Materials trilogy will be published in their entirety in one volume.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on May 15, 2007

Gaming

• Nintendo DS Review: Konami Classics Series - Arcade Hits

  The bottom line is this compilation has something for everyone. Even after one game is beaten, you have over a dozen more to play.

  Review in Gaming — by Blake Matthews — on May 15, 2007

• PS2 Review: Metal Slug Anthology

  Rejoice, Metal Slug fans. Your Holy Grail has arrived.

  Review in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on May 15, 2007