June 15, 2007 Archive

Culture

• Bomb The System -- Walls of Graphein

  The culture is being marketed like never before as graffiti continues to leave it’s message on the world. This is art for the masses!

  Opinion in Culture — by Laron Cue — on Jun 15, 2007

• A Helping Hand: Handling Life's Highs and Lows

  Use the times when you're feeling good to take care of the part of you that might feel low later.

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

• Madam C. J. Walker, The First Self-Made Female Millionaire in America

  mental_floss fact of the day.

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

• Men, Women, Weight Loss, and Oppression In The Gym

  Putting on weight to deflect the attention of men...

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

• Wal-Marting a Museum for Arkansas

  Can the 20th richest person in the world bring a world-class museum to a little town in AK?

  Opinion in Culture — by Lenny Campello — on Jun 15, 2007

• Imus Affair: The Reverends Jackson and Sharpton Missed a Lesson on Anatomy

  While Imus needed to be punished, his downfall cannot be the moral of the story.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jeffrey L. Syrios — on Jun 15, 2007

• The REAL SECRET of Success

  Without doubt, the toughest 'sale' I ever have to make (and I make it daily) is discipline.

  Opinion in Culture — by Craig Harper — on Jun 15, 2007

Video

• Movie Review: Once

  Take one Irish singer/guitarist, one Czech singer/piano player and blend. Result? Magical music (and film!).

  Review in Video — by Fletch — on Jun 15, 2007

• Movie Review: Ocean's Thirteen

  Can they pull it off again? Steven Soderbergh tries to steal back his audience.

  Review in Video — by Fletch — on Jun 15, 2007

• HD DVD Review: The Ultimate Matrix Collection, Part 3 - Interpretation of The Burly Brawl

  It provides a real glimpse into the Wachowskis’ sensibilities as anime and comic book mavens.

  Opinion in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on Jun 15, 2007

• HD DVD Review: The Ultimate Matrix Collection, Part 2 - The Animatrix

  What could be categorized as a work of cooperative fan fiction, The Animatrix is an exquisite homage to the story crafted by the Wachowski brothers.

  Review in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on Jun 15, 2007

• HD DVD Review: The Ultimate Matrix Collection, Part 1

  The Matrix was, at the very least, a visually stunning project... 1080p HD cranks it to a new level.

  Review in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on Jun 15, 2007

• TV Preview: Confessions of a Matchmaker

  Reality television goes where dating websites would never dare... along on their clients' first dates.

  Review in Video — by Kate C. Harding — on Jun 15, 2007

• Movie Media Moment: Transformers, The Dark Knight, War, Fido, 30 Days of Knight, I Am Legend, Vantage Point

  New trailers, posters, and more!

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

• Movie Review: DOA: Dead or Alive

  Corey Yuen perfects the martial arts sub-genre known as "Jiggle Fu."

  Review in Video — by T. Rigney — on Jun 15, 2007

• TV Review: Big Love - "Damage Control" Part 2

  Miss Cordy recaps the first episode of the second season of Big Love: "Damage Control" - Part 2.

  Review in Video — by Miss Cordy — on Jun 15, 2007

• PBS Primetime Programming for The Week of June 17

  Let's talk Christmas gifts.

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

• Casting Call: Paradise Hotel 2 On the Prowl

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Jun 15, 2007

• Movie Review: Punk's Not Dead

  Punk's Not Dead deftly asks and answers many questions about punk and its influence on our culture. It also leaves plenty to discuss and brood over.

  Review in Video — by Amy Steele — on Jun 15, 2007

• DVD Review: Bandidas

  Two of the most beautiful women in film today light up this western farce with true comedy.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Jun 15, 2007

• DVD Review: The Illusionist

  Murder and magic happens right before your eyes in this twisting tale of the ultimate revenge.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Jun 15, 2007

• TV Review: Flight of the Conchords -- "Sally"

  Flight of the Conchords, the TV show, feels like a marketing gimmick for Flight of the Conchords, the band.

  Review in Video — by Daniel J. Stasiewski — on Jun 15, 2007

• DVD Review: Primeval

  A crocodile movie in serious need of focus.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jun 15, 2007

• Movie Review: Ocean's Thirteen

  The ending payoff is definitely worth your ticket price and the film has a great visual style.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Jun 15, 2007

• DVD Review: Invasion of Astro-Monster

  The sequel to "Ghidorah" sends Godzilla and the gang to battle on Planet X.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jun 15, 2007

• DVD Review: Mystery Woman: Sing Me A Murder

  Wonderful and charming amateur sleuth who, hopefully, never stop stumbling over bodies.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Jun 15, 2007

• Movie Review: That Thing You Do! - The Director's Cut

  That Thing You Do gets the Director's Cut and a new look at a 90's classic.

  Review in Video — by John Reed — on Jun 15, 2007

• New Movies And Box Office Predictions: Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer, Nancy Drew, DOA: Dead Or Alive

  Heroes, sleuths, and bikinis.

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

• Movie Review: Invasion USA

  Have bazooka, will travel.

  Review in Video — by T. Rigney — on Jun 15, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Sci/Tech Review: Targus Notebook Rechargeable Laser Mouse

  A fantastic, easy-to-use laser mouse for anyone who lives an on-the-go lifestyle.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Mel Odom — on Jun 15, 2007

• Sci/Tech Review: LogiTech Notebook Headset

  Great device to help save hands for jobs that require heavy keyboarding.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Mel Odom — on Jun 15, 2007

• Ten Secrets of Writing Reviews That Keep Readers Coming Back

  Reviews make great blog posts, and can attract lots of visitors. But how does one write them well?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Jonathan Deamer — on Jun 15, 2007

• Ten Ways To Bench Press Your Brain

  After years of helping people get in shape physically, here are my ten tips for developing and maintaining a high-performance mind.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Craig Harper — on Jun 15, 2007

• Atlantic Ocean Trivia: Do These Facts Float Your Boat?

  How much do you really know about the Atlantic Ocean? Take our quiz to find out.

  News in Sci/Tech — by J Jordan — on Jun 15, 2007

Music

• Christina Aguilera's John Lennon Cover Receives Rave Reviews

  Critics across the board praise Aguilera's heartbreaking tribute to John Lennon.

  News in Music — by Film Laureate — on Jun 15, 2007

• The List of the Moment, Volume No. 22

  Opinion in Music — by Sadi Ranson-Polizzotti — on Jun 15, 2007

• Music Review: Paris Bennett- Princess P

  The Juggernaut that is American Idol continues on with the release of Paris Bennett's debut album, Princess P.

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

• Interview: Charles Stuart - The Man Who Likes Watching - Part One

  His new album The Man Who Likes Watching is a record of startling beauty and Charles' voice is significant and striking.

  Interview in Music — by Paul Hawkins — on Jun 15, 2007

• The Friday Morning Listen: Rush - Snakes & Arrows

  Can nothing compare to that Blue Oyster Cult 8-track they listened to in the van on that Friday night in 1978?

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

Books

• Book Review: Crazy Love by Tara Janzen

  Hot muscle cars! Sexy spies! Thrilling action! What's not to love?!

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jun 15, 2007

• CBS News Sunday Morning Airs Story About Sugar This Sunday, June 17

  Emmy Award-Winning Reporter Susan Spencer Reports About Sugar on CBS News Sunday Morning

  News in Books — by Connie Bennett — on Jun 15, 2007

• Book Review: Three Days in New York City by Robin Slick

  A fun, quick romp into the land of chick lit and erotica - and distracting inner dialogue.

  Review in Books — by Constance Burris — on Jun 15, 2007

• Book Review: The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo

  This book is absolutely mesmerizing for children (and adults!) in its simplicity and deep characterization.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jun 15, 2007

• Comic Book Review: Y - The Last Man: Paper Dolls by Brian K. Vaughan, Pia Guerra, Goran Dudzuka and Jose Marzn, Jr.

  The Y: The Last Man road trip wanders in Paper Dolls, despite the potential of the series' first male nudity.

  Review in Books — by collectededitions — on Jun 15, 2007

• Graphic Novel Review: Birds of Prey, Volume 3 - Between Dark & Dawn by Gail Simone and Ed Benes

  Gail Simone's version of the Birds of Prey really takes flight in this intriguing storyline.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jun 15, 2007

Politics

• Rise and Fall of a Constitutional Democracy: The United States

  The United States can't be conquered by military invasion or technological devastation. It can be conquered by an idea.

  Opinion in Politics — by Robert K. Blechman — on Jun 15, 2007

Tastes

• Arturo Fuentes: Head of the Family

  For lovers of the leaf, the title of “head of the family” belongs to Arturo Fuente; they are arguably the most famous cigar family in the entire world.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Jenn Jordan — on Jun 15, 2007

Sports

• Spurs Empire Annexes Cleveland In Finals Sweep

  With an 83-82 win, San Antonio has solidified their dynasty without having the world hate them.

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