June 14, 2007 Archive

Politics

• Satire: National Organization For Women Calls For Abolishing Of Fathers Day In Lawsuit

  A lawsuit seeks to abolish Father's Day as discriminatory against women and celebrating rapists, child abusers, and wife beaters.

  Satire in Politics — by John Bambenek — on Jun 14, 2007

• A Wacky Court Ruling: No Girlfriend for Three Years

  Canadian Justice Rhys Morgan set a new standard for lame sentencing when he ruled that Steven Cranley cannot have a girlfriend for three years.

  Opinion in Politics — by YABOSI — on Jun 14, 2007

• Showing the Tell

  Reid and Pelosi are setting themselves up to take the fall one more time.

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Jun 14, 2007

Books

• Book Review: The Lost Gospel Of The Earth: A Call For Renewing Nature, Spirit And Politics by Tom Hayden

  Earth is in crisis, thanks to us. A little respect, please.

  Review in Books — by Ray Ellis — on Jun 14, 2007

• Graphic Novel Review: Graphic Classics Volume Fourteen: Gothic Classics

  A new collection features five graphic adaptations of (mostly) gothic stories.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Jun 14, 2007

• Book Review: Split Ends by Kristin Billerbeck

  Sarah Claire Winowski is a small town hairdresser with big dreams.

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on Jun 14, 2007

• Interview: Fox and Friends' Brian Kilmeade

  I just said: How did you learn how to play, how did you learn how to act, how did you learn how to coach?

  Interview in Books — by Daddypundit — on Jun 14, 2007

• Book Review: Alphabet Of The Night by Jean-Euphele Milce

  ...a beautiful, haunting novel about the search for identity and a place in the world.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 14, 2007

• Book Review: Exposure And Lighting: For Digital Photographers Only by Michael Meadhra and Charlotte K. Lowrie

  Unless you are already an expert on exposure, you will learn a lot from Exposure And Lighting.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Jun 14, 2007

• Book Review: Gibson Guitars: Ted McCarty's Golden Era 1948-1966 Showcases Guitar's History

  A well-researched new book finally gives a key electric guitar pioneer his due.

  News in Books — by Ed Driscoll — on Jun 14, 2007

• Book Review: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

  Percy Jackson's got a world of trouble that turns worse when he finds out he's the son of a god.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jun 14, 2007

• A Shocking Interview With Matthew Carr About The Infernal Machine - The History Of Terrorism

  This is the second book in as many months that I have reviewed and has been banned from being sold in the United Kingdom!

  Interview in Books — by Simon Barrett — on Jun 14, 2007

• Book Review: The World According To Humphrey by Betty G. Birney

  The most loveable guy in class is a hamster named Humphrey!

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jun 14, 2007

• Book Review: The Diana Chronicles by Tina Brown

  The people’s princess – soft and scheming, shrewd and sexy, saint and sinner.

  Review in Books — by Mayank Austen Soofi — on Jun 14, 2007

• Book Review: The Infernal Machine – A History Of Terrorism by Matthew Carr

  The author explores how in many cases terrorism is actually used to a government's advantage.

  Review in Books — by Simon Barrett — on Jun 14, 2007

• Book Review: The Cay by Theodore Taylor

  A timeless novel of adventure that will always speak to young and old readers alike.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jun 14, 2007

Culture

• Most Men Desire to End Violence Against Women, But...

  New survey about men's attitudes towards violence against women missing key ingredient.

  News in Culture — by iAMrj — on Jun 14, 2007

• Astrology-Based Advice: Engaged To Be Married - Fiance Addicted To Porn: Sun Venus in Cancer

  Dear Elsa, I recently found out my live-in fiance is addicted to porn.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Jun 14, 2007

• On Weddings, Religion and Arthur C. Clarke

  Though Karellen was often asked to express his views on religion, all that he would say was that a man's beliefs were his own affair.

  Opinion in Culture — by Graham McKnight — on Jun 14, 2007

• The Fat Back Dilemma

  Two Ann(e)s lament the trials and tribulations of bra shopping

  Opinion in Culture — by Ann Hagman Cardinal — on Jun 14, 2007

• Evette Cardona, Amigas Latinas and Celebrating Hermanas

  Evette Cardona and Amigas Latinas -- a woman who's opened doors in more than one community and an organization that celebrates Latinas who love women.

  Interview in Culture — by Lisa Alvarado — on Jun 14, 2007

• A Father’s Day Letter To My Dead Father

  I think most people stop celebrating that day after their father has died but I still mark this day.

  Opinion in Culture — by Scott Butki — on Jun 14, 2007

• Message To Dan Rather: Shut Up!

  Dan Rather, the most disgraced journalist ever, should be the last person to criticize Katie Couric.

  Opinion in Culture — by Daryl D — on Jun 14, 2007

• Attack of the C.H.U.D.S.!

  Insult a beloved star and be prepared to suffer the consequences.

  Opinion in Culture — by Sean Paul Mahoney — on Jun 14, 2007

• Theater Review: Wicked at the Oklahoma Civic Center Music Hall

  My first musical ever and it was fantastic!

  Review in Culture — by Katie Trattner — on Jun 14, 2007

Sports

• Cleveland Cavaliers (Game 4): Make Threes Or Die Hard

  The Cavaliers may be shooting blanks at the Spurs - but it's far from over. Game 4: "This one's for George Zip!"

  News in Sports — by Chris McVetta — on Jun 14, 2007

• The Newest Way to Ride the Waves: Stand Up Paddle

  Watch this video to experience the newest form of surfing: Stand Up Paddle.

  Review in Sports — by LX.TV — on Jun 14, 2007

• Trent Green: The New Fin in Town

  Trent Green. The former Kansas City Quarterback was traded to the Dolphins on June 5, 2007.

  News in Sports — by J Jordan — on Jun 14, 2007

Video

• DVD Review: Ghidorah, The Three-Headed Monster

  A enjoyable romp of rubber suits and miniature destruction.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Jun 14, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - The Ticking of the Biological Clock (Plus Spoilers)

  Sam's desperate to have a child, Robin is getting the urge, and Patrick swears he will never be a father.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Jun 14, 2007

• David Chase Whacks His Audience

  Let the dead rest.

  Opinion in Video — by amba — on Jun 14, 2007

• TV Review: Big Love - "Damage Control"

  Miss Cordy recaps the first episode of the second season of Big Love: "Damage Control" - Part 1.

  Review in Video — by Miss Cordy — on Jun 14, 2007

• DVD Review: The Outer Limits - Volume One - The Original Series

  Classic science fiction television.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 14, 2007

• Movie Review: Broken English

  As close to perfect as any movie I've watched in the last few years ...

  Review in Video — by Katie Trattner — on Jun 14, 2007

• DVD Review: The Amazing Screw-On Head

  Abraham Lincoln's special agent for "The X-Files" type of menaces and mysteries doesn't have a "body" of work.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Jun 14, 2007

• DVD Review: Hannibal Rising

  Of course, the first question to ask is why do it?

  Review in Video — by hauntedreport — on Jun 14, 2007

• DVD Review: Primeval

  Primeval mixes history, action, and horror to produce a winning film.

  Review in Video — by writnkitten — on Jun 14, 2007

• Movie Review: Jesus Camp

  "They are so usable in Christianity." Becky Fischer, speaking about children, in Jesus Camp.

  Review in Video — by Scott Butki — on Jun 14, 2007

• DVD Review: The Painted Veil

  Beautiful fictional historical relationship drama.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 14, 2007

• Movie Review: And Then Came Love

  Tackling issues of motherhood, proposal of marriage, and the challenges and choices of parenting, this is about how, why and whom we love.

  Review in Video — by Gerald Wright — on Jun 14, 2007

• Movie Review: Zodiac -- Evolution of a Director

  It’s a brave director who returns after an extended absence from cinema and then subverts the very film that made his career.

  Review in Video — by Owsler — on Jun 14, 2007

• DVD Review: DOA: Dead or Alive

  It fully delivers on what it promises: babes in bikinis and hot martial arts action.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Jun 14, 2007

• DVD Review: Crank

  This thriller had the talent to deliver but ultimately fizzles because the action and the plot are over the top.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Jun 14, 2007

Music

• The Best Fourth of July Songs

  The following is our list of best Fourth of July songs, songs sure to light your fire cracker.

  Opinion in Music — by JM Jordan — on Jun 14, 2007

• Music Review: Lou Reed Takes Berlin Back on the Road

  A remastered version of Lou Reed's once-reviled, now hailed dark 1973 album accompanies a new European stage show.

  Review in Music — by Nik Dirga — on Jun 14, 2007

• Music Review: The Cursed - Room Full of Sinners

  The Cursed: a side project from members of Overkill and Hades.

  Review in Music — by Gray Hunter — on Jun 14, 2007

• Music DVD Review: The Jesus Lizard - The Jesus Lizard DVD

  The Jesus Lizard lives on with a live footage DVD.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Jun 14, 2007

• Music Review: Matt Nathanson - Some Mad Hope

  A little-known singers pleases diehards, should draw new fans, with second wide release.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Martin — on Jun 14, 2007

• Music Review: Bowerbirds - Hymns for a Dark Horse

  This folksy North Carolina-based band brings simple Appalachian sounding melodies of leafy lullabye goodness, underplayed by dark mysteries of nature.

  Review in Music — by Brewed Fresh — on Jun 14, 2007

• Music Review: Traveling Wilburys - The Traveling Wilburys Collection

  A collection comprising two sorely missed reissues and a DVD, by this supergroup of rock legends.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 14, 2007

Gaming

• Nintendo DS Review: Pokemon Diamond/Pearl

  Nintendo releases one of the DS' pearls for 2007, pun completely intended.

  Review in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Jun 14, 2007

Sci/Tech

• The Smellie Method

  mental_floss fact of the day.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Mental_Floss — on Jun 14, 2007

• Apple's iPhone Third-Party Apps Will Be Better Than Feared

  They're not just Web 2.0 apps, they're Web 2.0 apps that can make phone calls and send emails.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Phillip Winn — on Jun 14, 2007

Tastes

• RealMeals.TV Recipe: Pico de Gallo Cocktail

  Opinion in Tastes — by RealMeals.TV — on Jun 14, 2007

• LX.TV Restaurant Review: Celadon, Los Angeles

  Discover the best of what's new in LA this week at Celadon in West Hollywood.

  Review in Tastes — by LX.TV — on Jun 14, 2007