June 27, 2007 Archive

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: Flatout: Ultimate Carnage (EU)

  Smashing into other cars and sending drivers flying through the air? Road rage never felt so good!

  Review in Gaming — by Andrew Ogier — on Jun 27, 2007

• Xbox 360 Review: Rapala Tournament Fishing

  Virtual anglers - your game has arrived.

  Review in Gaming — by Ryan Thompson — on Jun 27, 2007

• Nintendo Wii Review: Mario Party 8

  It’s still the same old party. Does it matter?

  Review in Gaming — by Matthew Valdez — on Jun 27, 2007

Music

• Music Review: John Doe - A Year In The Wilderness

  With A Year In The Wilderness, X-man John Doe proves that he hasn't outstayed his welcome.

  Review in Music — by Bill Sherman — on Jun 27, 2007

• Music Review: The Fire The Flood - Truthseekers

  Charlotte based The Fire The Flood catches your attention with solid ear-pounding guitars all around. Alas, the vocals fall somewhat short.

  Review in Music — by Jerry Rojas — on Jun 27, 2007

• Music Review: Lake of Tears - Moons and Mushrooms

  Pretty good progressive, gothic, rock.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 27, 2007

• Music Review: Fred Katz - Folk Songs For Far Out Folk

  Fred Katz is one of the true artistic giants of the twentieth century.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 27, 2007

• T-Mobile's Wi-Fi Calling Service and The Daily Music and Tech News

  T-Mobile's new service, Weezer and Amy Winehouse round out today's music and tech news update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Jun 27, 2007

• Concert Review: Joshua Redman Trio/ The Bad Plus, June 23, 2007, Jazz Winnipeg Festival

  Two stunning straight-ahead jazz performances, one from the most controversial group in jazz today.

  Review in Music — by Triniman — on Jun 27, 2007

• Music Reivew: Various Performers - Summer Of Love: The Hits Of 1967

  What is so funny about Peace Love and Understanding? Not a blessed thing.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 27, 2007

• Music Review: Silverstein - Arrivals And Departures

  Post Hardcore gang Silverstein is back with an all new album, Arrivals And Departures

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Jun 27, 2007

• Five Of The Worst Songs To Have Stuck In Your Head

  A list of top five worst songs to have stuck in your head, ear worms that no amount of digging with a Q-tip will remove.

  Opinion in Music — by JM Jordan — on Jun 27, 2007

• Music Review: Mocean Worker - Cinco De Mowo!

  Mocean Worker takes a DJ's approach to big band swing and jazz music, where a retro appeal is very much intentional.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Jun 27, 2007

• Concert Review: Herbie Hancock, Kenny Garrett Quartet, June 23, 2007, Jazz Winnipeg Festival

  Kenny Garrett Quartet blew the roof off but Herbie Hancock disappointed with not enough bop, too much funk/pop.

  Review in Music — by Triniman — on Jun 27, 2007

• Music Review: Watermelon Slim - The Wheelman

  If you want a taste of what real blues are made of you need to look no father than The Wheelman.

  Review in Music — by T. Michael Testi — on Jun 27, 2007

• Music Review: Ray Cash - Cash On Delivery

  Ray Cash delivers, true to the name of his debut, and presents an album enjoyable to all

  Review in Music — by Marat.G — on Jun 27, 2007

• Music Review: The Skatalites On The Right Track

  Ska music played as it should be played by people who know what they're doing.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 27, 2007

• Concert Review - Pink Martini, June 22, 2007, Winnipeg, Playhouse Theatre

  Pink Martini totally captivated the Winnipeg audience with their mini-orchestra with Latin beats, old film ballads and modern, funny pop songs.

  Review in Music — by Triniman — on Jun 27, 2007

• Music DVD Review: North Mississippi Allstars - Keep On Marchin’

  These guys work hard, love what they do, and it show on stage night after night.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jun 27, 2007

Politics

• Ann the C's McCarthy Moment

  Take heed, Malkin! You too, Rush! Your McCarthy Moments are on the way.

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Jun 27, 2007

• An Open Letter to Congressman Ron Paul

  Dr. Paul. Are you now or have you ever been in favor of a constitutional convention?

  Opinion in Politics — by Joel S. Hirschhorn — on Jun 27, 2007

• Bill Clinton Is A Nazi

  If you think President Bush is a Nazi, then you MUST think Clinton is, too.

  Opinion in Politics — by Media Tycoon — on Jun 27, 2007

• Bloomberg, and Bush's Post-Modern Presidency

  America isn't sick of partisanship. What it's really sick of is doublethink.

  Opinion in Politics — by Leoniceno — on Jun 27, 2007

• A Quiet Day in Sderot?

  Kassam rockets rain down on a small Israeli town--one family remembers a dead teenager

  News in Politics — by Judy Lash Balint — on Jun 27, 2007

• The Evils of Lesser Evil Voting

  Vote for the lesser of two evils and you still get evil and you deserve it too.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joel S. Hirschhorn — on Jun 27, 2007

Sci/Tech

• iHype Part II: AT&T Reveals iPlans

  People who like high speed wireless Internet and QUERTY thumboards may want to take caution before investing in the iPhone.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Daryl D — on Jun 27, 2007

• Countdown to 165: Week 2 - 66 Pounds To Go

  One more week, five more pounds lost. Here's the beginning of "How."

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Phillip Winn — on Jun 27, 2007

Video

• TV Review: The Kill Point - Pilot

  The Kill Point, part Robin Hood, part Joan of Arc, infuses quintessential cops and robbers with a political morality play.

  Review in Video — by writnkitten — on Jun 27, 2007

• TV Review: Painkiller Jane - "Portraits of Lauren Gray"

  Runway models, lesbian kisses, and wrinkled prunes.

  Review in Video — by Temple Stark — on Jun 27, 2007

• Casting Call: Survivor 16 Open Casting Call Schedule

  Have you ever wanted to be the Sole Survivor?

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Jun 27, 2007

• TV Review: On The Lot A Lot Better This Week

  The show was a lot better this week...

  Review in Video — by Heloise — on Jun 27, 2007

• TV Yearns to Let You Choose Your Own Adventure

  ... but it's not quite there yet.

  News in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Jun 27, 2007

• Deep Impact vs Armageddon: In The Battle Between Testosterone and Estrogen, We All Lose

  I'd like to take you back in time to a simpler era. A time when Ben Affleck was considered a matinee idol...

  Opinion in Video — by Fletch — on Jun 27, 2007

• Movie Review: 1408

  Excellent supernatural thriller.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 27, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Love Hurts

  Jax and Carly say goodbye; Liz makes love to Lucky, dreams of Jason.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Jun 27, 2007

• Did Angelina Jolie's Off-Screen Behavior Tank A Mighty Heart?

  Angelina's latest box office flop raises questions about her future marketability.

  Opinion in Video — by Daryl D — on Jun 27, 2007

• DVD Review: Chancer - Series One

  Well done, gripping, and the characters really pull you in.

  Review in Video — by Katie Trattner — on Jun 27, 2007

• DVD Review: Above the Law

  For fans of Hong Kong cinema it is a very special treat.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jun 27, 2007

• Aftermath Of The Chris Benoit Tragedy

  The names of wrestlers whose deaths are believed related to the use of steroids reads almost like a second WWE Hall of Fame.

  News in Video — by Glen Boyd — on Jun 27, 2007

Tastes

• Beer + Skeeball=Brewskee Ball

  The newest sport to hit Manhattan: Brewskee Ball.

  Review in Tastes — by LX.TV — on Jun 27, 2007

• The East Village's Newest Wine Lounge: 10 Degrees

  Watch this video to visit 10 Degrees, a vintage wine bar in the heart of New York's East Village.

  Review in Tastes — by LX.TV — on Jun 27, 2007

• LX.TV Restaurant Review: The House, New York

  Watch this video to discover The House, a cozy and intimate restaurant and wine bar in Gramercy Park.

  Review in Tastes — by LX.TV — on Jun 27, 2007

Culture

• Blend Creations Jewelry: East Meets West

  Modern and traditional design aspects converge in Blend Creation's new line of jewelry.

  Opinion in Culture — by Alyse Wax — on Jun 27, 2007

• Cancer Frets Over Venomous, Difficult Gemini Girlfriend: Astrology-Based Advice

  "I'm pulling my damn hair out..."

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Jun 27, 2007

• Theater Review: The Hunt for Treasure in New York

  Godot-style existentialism? Check. Gross-out humor? Check. Irony? Check.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Jun 27, 2007

• Chris Benoit Is A Murderer

  Professional wrestling shouldn’t be treated as a real sport, especially by the sports media, and Benoit is nothing but a murderer.

  News in Culture — by Sal Marinello — on Jun 27, 2007

• Disneyland Presents Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage

  A former Disneyland Submarine Voyage captain reviews the newly reopened and rebuilt ride.

  Review in Culture — by Sombrero Grande — on Jun 27, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Switchcraft by Mary Castillo

  Mary Castillo, a hot new Latina novelist shakes things up with her newest title.

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on Jun 27, 2007

• Audio Book Review - Infinite Crisis: Part II by Greg Cox, Based on the DC Comics Miniseries

  For a movie in your mind check this out.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Jun 27, 2007

• Book Review: Miss Invisible by Laura Jensen Walker

  In her newest novel Walker tackles issues such as self-esteem and plus-size status.

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on Jun 27, 2007

• Book Review: Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich

  Not bad but not great. I would wait for the paperback to come out.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Jun 27, 2007

• Book Review: Thinkertoys (2nd Edition) by Michael Michalko

  If you’re looking for a way to increase your creativity, this may just be what you’ve been searching for.

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on Jun 27, 2007

• Book Review: Rant: The Oral History of Buster Casey by Chuck Palahniuk

  Chuck Palahniuk still has surprises up his sleeve.

  Review in Books — by Bonnie — on Jun 27, 2007

• Book Review: Your Movie Sucks by Roger Ebert

  Film critic Roger Ebert skewers more than 170 films in this collection of reviews.

  Review in Books — by Sterfish — on Jun 27, 2007

• Book Review - Access Data Analysis Cookbook by Ken Bluttman and Wayne S. Freeze.

  If you work with Access then this is the type of book you need to keep handy.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Jun 27, 2007

• An Interview With Patrick Anderson, Author of The Triumph of the Thriller: How Cops, Crooks, and Cannibals Captured Popular Fiction, Part One

  "Time is on our side. Lehane and Connelly and Pelecanos and some others will live long enough to be accepted as modern masters."

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Jun 27, 2007

• An Interview with Matt Margolis and Mark Noonan, Authors of Caucus of Corruption

  "We'd like to believe that Democrats will read our book with an open mind and ask themselves if they really want these crooks representing them."

  Interview in Books — by Big Dog — on Jun 27, 2007

• Book Review: Framing the Debate - Famous Speeches and How Progressives Can Use Them to Change the Conversation (and Win Elections) by Jeffrey Feldman

  Feldman makes clear that framing has been used as far back as Revolutionary War times, and likely longer than that.

  Review in Books — by Larry Sakin — on Jun 27, 2007

• Book Review: Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy

  Will Skulduggery get revenge on his arch nemesis? Is magic all it’s cracked up to be?

  Review in Books — by Lindsay Beaumont — on Jun 27, 2007