June 23, 2007 Archive

Music

• Music DVD Review: Rush - Exit Stage Left

  Rush rocks out to some Moving Pictures in this concert DVD from 1981.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Jun 23, 2007

• Music Review: Persuader - The Hunter

  Debut album from Swedish power metallers.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 23, 2007

• The Cure to Tour and The Daily Music and Tech News

  The Cure hit the road, Apple takes you on a tour and RATM to play Voodoo Music Experience in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Jun 23, 2007

• Interview: Band Of The Week - Korben

  Ever had a good tip from a complete stranger? Read about Korben, the best tip I ever got.

  Interview in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Jun 23, 2007

• Marty's Musical Meltdown: Circus Diablo, Manitou, Metalmania, Peter Pan Speedrock, Turbo and Voices of Rock

  Its an eclectic lot, that's for sure but without a complete turd in the bunch.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Jun 23, 2007

• Music Review: Indie Round-Up - Tinsley Ellis, Alternate Routes, King Wilkie and More

  King Wilkie's "Captivator" is sure to bring a smile to your face. Unless a motorcycle just ran over your foot.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Jun 23, 2007

• Music Review: Hanson - The Walk

  Hanson is back with the completely independent The Walk... a little bit of soul, a heavy dose of rock, and a whole lot of heart.

  Review in Music — by Kate C. Harding — on Jun 23, 2007

• Mrs. Sam "Soul Man" Moore Speaks Out On Piracy In The Music Business

  Remember bootlegs? Sam "Soul Man" Moore does. In this exclusive interview, Sam's wife Joyce speaks out on how piracy turned an icon into a victim.

  Interview in Music — by Simon Barrett — on Jun 23, 2007

Gaming

• PC Game Review: Nanny Mania

  Keep the house clean and the family happy with this Sims-like game.

  Review in Gaming — by Meryl — on Jun 23, 2007

Tastes

• Dine on Steak and Lobster at Scarboni Lobster, Los Angeles

  New York chops have come to the West Coast. Watch this video to discover the best new seafood/steak restaurant in LA.

  Review in Tastes — by LX.TV — on Jun 23, 2007

• Dine Like a King at Rao's, Las Vegas

  Discover the best dining in Las Vegas at Rao's, where you will dine like a king.

  Interview in Tastes — by LX.TV — on Jun 23, 2007

Video

• Movie Review: A Mighty Heart

  The director has done a fine job of neither glorifying nor gorifying the story.

  Review in Video — by Simon Barrett — on Jun 23, 2007

• DVD Review: Poirot Classic Collection 2

  The mysteries are pure intellectual candy and satisfy that particular craving.

  Review in Video — by Anna Creech — on Jun 23, 2007

• DVD Review: The Best of the Electric Company - Volume 2

  A program truly ahead of its time, and pretty cool for PBS in the late ‘70s.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Jun 23, 2007

• TV Review: Big Love - "The Writing on the Wall" - Part 1

  God only knows why Bill Paxton chooses to act well in some of his movies, but not others.

  Review in Video — by Miss Cordy — on Jun 23, 2007

• Movie Review: A Mighty Heart

  It was a mighty mistake casting Angelina Jolie as Mariane Pearl.

  Review in Video — by Heloise — on Jun 23, 2007

• Movie Review: Michael Moore's Sicko

  There is much in the film to give viewers sleepless nights, but it is more than a mere litany of grief and sickness.

  Review in Video — by Aaman Lamba — on Jun 23, 2007

Politics

• It's Official - Conspiracy Theories about CIA Are True

  CIA revelations about its clandestine operations undermine public trust in government.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mike Green — on Jun 23, 2007

• Iran, Genocide, and Human Rights: Is the UN Any Use at All?

  The latest failures at the UN are a strong reminder that it may be an organization which has outlived its usefulness.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jun 23, 2007

Sports

• Tank Johnson Drives Too Fast For A Suspended Athlete

  The Bears linebacker speaks to an officer at the worst possible time -- while possibly intoxicated.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jun 23, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Interworld by Neil Gaiman and Michael Reaves

  Interworld and a place to sit where you won't be interrupted is the ideal formula for enjoyment.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 23, 2007

• Graphic Novel Review: Manga Shakespeare - Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare, Richard Appignanesi, Sonia Leong

  The Bard's greatest plays in an accessible, lively Manga format for a new generation of readers.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Jun 23, 2007

• Book Review: The Volumetrics Eating Plan by Dr. Barbara Rolls

  A book that proves it is possible to eat lots, feel full, and still lose weight.

  Review in Books — by Lynda Lippin — on Jun 23, 2007

• Book Review: The Ever-Running Man by Marcia Muller

  Professional investigator Sharon McCone returns in her 25th novel-length mystery that hits too close to home.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jun 23, 2007

• Book Review Ruby Lu, Empress of Everything by Lenore Look

  A charming chapter book that teaches a lot about immigration and how it impacts families.

  Review in Books — by Gina Ruiz — on Jun 23, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Celebrity Trainer Steve Jordan Reveals His Life Experience

  Celebrity Trainer Steve Jordan describes how he nearly died, recovered, and came to be a fitness expert who once worked at the White House.

  Interview in Sci/Tech — by Kelly Jad'on — on Jun 23, 2007