May 31, 2007 Archive

Books

• Book Review: American Youth by Phil LaMarche

  American Youth isn't so much a book about guns as it is one about cultural conflict and change.

  Review in Books — by Bonnie — on May 31, 2007

• Book Review: A Practical Handbook for the Boyfriend by Felicity Huffman and Patricia Wolff

  This hilarious how-to for the boyfriend-in-training offers terrific advice; too bad most guys will never read it!

  Review in Books — by Elvira Black — on May 31, 2007

• Book Review: A Practical Guide To Dragons by Lisa Trumbauer

  A field guide to Dragon Watching for the young readers.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on May 31, 2007

• So, You Want To Be A Writer?

  Many (many, many, many) incredibly talented and successful professional writers have zero training and qualifications.

  Opinion in Books — by Craig Harper — on May 31, 2007

• Book Review: The Real Wealth of Nations - Creating a Caring Economics by Riane Eisler

  The Real Wealth of Nations examines traditional economic theories, declaring them ‘dominant’ for their insistence on putting profit before people.

  Review in Books — by Larry Sakin — on May 31, 2007

• Book Review: Longleaf by Roger Reid

  Documentary producer Roger Reid makes his debut as a novelist with Longleaf, a young adult adventure thriller with a strong message about environmental preservation.

  Review in Books — by Superfast Reader — on May 31, 2007

• Book Review: Night Echoes by Holly Lisle

  Holly Lisle scores another direct-hit in the paranormal romance field with a solid ghost story that chills and thrills.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on May 31, 2007

• Book Review: Rises the Night, Book Two of The Gardella Vampire Chronicles by Colleen Gleason

  A fantastic follow up to book one, and, if possible, it's even better.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on May 31, 2007

• Book Review - Professional SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services by Paul Turly, Todd Bryant, James Counihan and Dave DuVarney.

  If you are new to SSRS then Professional SQL Server Reporting Services can provide a complete pathway to learning reporting services.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on May 31, 2007

• Book Review: Taj - The Woman And The Wonder by Sandra Wilson

  And you think you know the history behind the Taj Mahal?

  Review in Books — by Simon Barrett — on May 31, 2007

Music

• Music Review: The Soft Parade (40th Anniversary Mix) by The Doors

  Pop-oriented arrangements carried the Doors far from their stripped-down, bluesy roots, with some questionable results.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on May 31, 2007

• Music Review: The Safes - Well, Well, Well

  Strong second album by fraternal Chicago power pop trio

  Review in Music — by Dave Lifton — on May 31, 2007

• Music Review: Dire Straits- Brothers In Arms

  Filled with desolation, war, love gone wrong and the blues.

  Review in Music — by Janine Macdonald — on May 31, 2007

• MTV's New Unplugged and The Daily Music and Tech News

  MTV Unplugged, Apple TV, and Google's new offline app in today's tech news update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on May 31, 2007

• Music Review: Peter Brötzmann - Machine Gun

  Brötzmann mows down the whack jazz competition with this seminal release of 1968.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on May 31, 2007

• Music Review: Driver Side Impact - The Very Air We Breathe

  I will remember not to judge a book by its cover – or an album by its first three songs – in the future.

  Review in Music — by Kate C. Harding — on May 31, 2007

• The Cake Vibraslap Playlist

  Have you ever noticed that Cake is vibraslap-happy? Well, we've put all Cake songs containing vibraslap into a single playlist for your convenience!

  Opinion in Music — by Robert Burke — on May 31, 2007

• The Grim Reaper of R&B? Jodeci!

  How the kings of the New Jack Swing ruined R&B as we know it.

  Opinion in Music — by B.C. Lorio — on May 31, 2007

• New Album Releases, 5-29-2007: Richard Thompson, R Kelly, The Get Quick

  New Richard Thompson, and R Kelly doubles up with Kid Rock and Snoop Dogg

  News in Music — by Al Barger — on May 31, 2007

• Retro Redux: Origins Of Rock - Michael Jackson Echoes Bobby Day

  "Rockin' Robin" became a chart-topper and helped establish him as one of rock and roll's early stars.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on May 31, 2007

• Sergeant Pepper, Forty Years On

  So may I introduce to you the act you've known for all these years...

  Opinion in Music — by Holly Hughes — on May 31, 2007

• Music Review: HIM - Uneasy Listening Vol. 2

  A second offering of rarities, remixes, and live cuts.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on May 31, 2007

• Music Review: HIM - And Love Said No: The Greatest Hits 1997-2004

  The best of the gothic love metal band's early years.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on May 31, 2007

• Music Review: Motown Number 1's Volume 1 and Volume 2

  Forty years of Motown hits boiled down to two superb, concise compilation CDs, with barely a bad song on them.

  Review in Music — by Nik Dirga — on May 31, 2007

• Bonnaroo Announces Daily Schedule and The Daily Music and Tech News Update

  Bonnaroo, Apple's DRM-Free tunes and OzzFest VIP Packs in today's update

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on May 31, 2007

• Music Review: Dusty Rhodes and the River Band - First You Live

  No Doubt might get some competition from Anaheim's Dusty Rhodes and the River Band

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on May 31, 2007

Video

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Havoc and Heartbreak

  Lulu's left devastated by the truth; Sam wishes Jason would come clean.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on May 31, 2007

• DVD Review: Little Playdates Series

  Another new children's video series is out. Should you spend your hard-earned money?

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 31, 2007

• DVD Review: Lightning Over Water

  Wim Wenders proves he's no Werner Herzog with the documentary form.

  Review in Video — by Dan Schneider — on May 31, 2007

• Movie Review: The Empire in Africa

  This documentary claims to present the historical truths behind the story of Blood Diamond.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 31, 2007

• Movie Review: Millionaire's Express

  Please keep your Shanghai off my Millionaire's Express, Mr. Weinstein.

  Review in Video — by T. Rigney — on May 31, 2007

• TV Review: The Shield – “Recoil”

  Triple crosses, backroom political dealings, blackmail photos, and hacked-off body parts — the magic is back!

  Review in Video — by Ann Hagman Cardinal — on May 31, 2007

• DVD Review: Apocalypto

  Imagine waking up one day to find yourself tied up and taken from your family.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on May 31, 2007

Sports

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tidbits

  Tampa Bay might not be a team full of Super Bowl rings or hall of fame names, but it’s an interesting team nonetheless.

  News in Sports — by J Jordan — on May 31, 2007

• Stanley Cup Shifts To TV Channel People Actually Have

  The era of playoff games on Versus is over for the season. NBC will show the rest of the final between the Ducks and Senators.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on May 31, 2007

Culture

• The Pink Purdah of Pakistan

  Two Pakistani women in love married each other and are now in jail.

  Opinion in Culture — by Mayank Austen Soofi — on May 31, 2007

• Three Evil Words

  Sooner or later they will stop asking "How are you?" unless they truly mean it.

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on May 31, 2007

• What Was Toronto Called Under British rule?

  mental_floss fact of the day.

  News in Culture — by Mental_Floss — on May 31, 2007

• Interview with Irasema Gonzalez: Proyecto Latina and Women Who Love Words

  Tianguis, Irasema Gonzalez, and Proyecto Latina -- helping Latina writers and artists blossom and thrive.

  Interview in Culture — by Lisa Alvarado — on May 31, 2007

Tastes

• RealMeals.TV Recipe: Bubby’s Blackberry Pie

  Opinion in Tastes — by RealMeals.TV — on May 31, 2007

• Cigar Lifestyle: Texas Hold'em Basics

  Texas Hold'em and cigars...a winning combination.

  News in Tastes — by Jenn Jordan — on May 31, 2007

• Beer Review: Sam Adams and Cigars

  Three different Sam Adams brews and cigars to enjoy with them.

  Review in Tastes — by Stogie Guys — on May 31, 2007

• TasteTV: Lessons from the Food Critics

  Food Editor Jan Newberry on food journalism.

  Interview in Tastes — by TasteTV — on May 31, 2007

Gaming

• Gear Review: Turtle Beach Nintendo Wii W3 Wireless Headphones

  Old technology, baffling marketing, and a high cost make these easy to pass on.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on May 31, 2007

• Xbox 360 Review: Spider-Man 3

  Spider-man, Spider-man, flies wherever the camera says he can...

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on May 31, 2007

• Game du Jour Deals: May 28 through June 3

  Every (casual) game gets its 24 hours in the spotlight at Games du Jour.

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on May 31, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Hubble Shoots A Sexy Galaxy

  It looks like us but its central bulge is larger and so is its black hole.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Howard Dratch — on May 31, 2007

Politics

• New Threat From Religion of Peace

  If you share Ron Paul's belief that we're not engaged in a real fight for survival, I've got a video to show you.

  News in Politics — by Charles Signorile — on May 31, 2007