June 29, 2007 Archive

Gaming

• PC Game Review: Chocolatier

  You may want to play Chocolatier on a full stomach, with so many delicious-looking treats appearing in the game.

  Review in Gaming — by Meryl — on Jun 29, 2007

• PC Game Review: Abra Academy

  Help Wanda survive four years of witch school by finding hidden objects and adding them to the cauldron.

  Review in Gaming — by Meryl — on Jun 29, 2007

• Lumines Exploit Allows For 3.50 Downgrader

  Welcome to the Homebrew Community, enjoy your stay.

  News in Gaming — by Matthew Valdez — on Jun 29, 2007

• PC Game Review: G.H.O.S.T. Hunters: The Haunting of Majesty Manor

  Viola Majesty calls Ghost Hunter, Inc. for help finding out what's going on in her mansion. You're the investigator.

  Review in Gaming — by Meryl — on Jun 29, 2007

• Nintendo DS Review: Touch the Dead

  I'd rather touch myself... err... can I take that back?

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Jun 29, 2007

• PS2 Review: Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer

  A down and dirty fist-in-your-face game featuring some of the world's greatest superheroes.

  Review in Gaming — by Mel Odom — on Jun 29, 2007

• Xbox Live Arcade Review: Band of Bugs

  Does Band of Bugs stand out alongside other Xbox Live Arcade games, or is it prime to be squashed?

  Review in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Jun 29, 2007

• Flash Games: Bloxorz, Cursor Invisible, Phit

  Three polished games: two puzzlers and a reflex tester.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Phillip Winn — on Jun 29, 2007

Sci/Tech

• SanDisk and DivX in partnership

  SanDisk announce DivX improvements to the Sansa range

  News in Sci/Tech — by Ashleigh Charlesworth — on Jun 29, 2007

• Are Stomach Ulcers Caused by Stress and Spicy Foods?

  No and Dr. Barry Marshall gave himself an ulcer to prove it.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Mental_Floss — on Jun 29, 2007

Video

• Film Critic Joel Siegel, Dead at 63

  ABC News film critic has died of cancer after a long battle.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 29, 2007

• PBS Primetime Programming for The Week of July 1

  Imagineer Quest 2007 continues; up this week, the mysterious Hidden Mickeys.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jun 29, 2007

• DVD Review: Stolen Life

  A vivid picture of the difficulties faced by the Chinese youth culture.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Jun 29, 2007

• Movie Media: Stone Devil Hill, You Kill Me, The Simpsons, 3:10 to Yuma, The Dark is Rising, The Bourne Ultimatum, Captivity, Talk to Me

  New trailers and posters for your eyebuds.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 29, 2007

• TV Review: Burn Notice - Pilot

  New action/drama/comedy series starts with a bang, plenty of mystery, a conspiracy, action, and one-liners.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Jun 29, 2007

• DVD Review: Breach

  A good, spy thriller, although the realism of the job might not captivate viewers expecting James Bond.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Jun 29, 2007

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Live Free or Die Hard, Ratatouille

  Rats do battle with an action icon.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 29, 2007

• Movie Review: Live Free or Die Hard - Either Way, It’s Fun

  Stop reading and go now.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Jun 29, 2007

• Movie Review: Live Free or Die Hard

  Bruce Willis reprises his role as the reluctant law enforcement hero John McClane for the fourth time in Live Free or Die Hard.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Jun 29, 2007

Tastes

• A Seattle Belgian Beer Excursion And Review

  I recently had the good fortune to taste several excellent Belgian beers on tap -- here is the result.

  Review in Tastes — by Nick Jurkowski — on Jun 29, 2007

• The Types of Whiskey: Round One

  The following list offers the novice a little help as it showcases the different types of whiskey; go ahead and drink it in.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Jenn Jordan — on Jun 29, 2007

• The Next Step in Beerphilia: Homebrewing

  What's the next step for a beer enthusiast? Homebrewing, of course!

  Opinion in Tastes — by Nick Jurkowski — on Jun 29, 2007

Music

• Two Crew Members Die Following Rolling Stones Concert and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Two Crew members die after Rolling Stones show, Apple's new phone and Prince's newspaper deal in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Jun 29, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Greg Lake - Welcome Backstage

  If you were a fan of King Crimson and Emerson, Lake and Palmer, you should enjoy Welcome Backstage as much as I did.

  Review in Music — by T. Michael Testi — on Jun 29, 2007

• Music Review: The Traveling Wilburys - The Traveling Wilburys Collection

  I now have one more album I can play in the car without getting TheLook and that is priceless.

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jun 29, 2007

• Interview: Xavier Rudd

  My few precious moments with Xavier Rudd.

  Interview in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 29, 2007

• Music Review: Cold War Kids - Robbers and Cowards

  The band combines emo with alt-rock and Dylan-esque lyrics to produce an overall satisfying album.

  Review in Music — by Aaman Lamba — on Jun 29, 2007

• Has it Been 28 Years Since the Rock and Roll Doctor Paid his Last House Call?

  Little Feat's founder's passing 28 years ago today still weighs heavy with his fans-but his daughter continues on making memorable music.

  Opinion in Music — by Dave Alper — on Jun 29, 2007

• Music Review: Pearl Jam - Live At the Gorge (7 Disc Box Set)

  When Pearl Jam plays a hometown gig at the Gorge, the chances are better than good you'll be getting something special.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Jun 29, 2007

• The Friday Morning Listen: Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes - Better Days

  Celebrating life with a giant slab of Asbury Park goodness

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Jun 29, 2007

• Music Review: Fields – Everything Last Winter

  The band led by Nick Peill and Thorunn Antonia on vocals seemed in sync when it came to creating Field’s signature sound.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Jun 29, 2007

• Music Review: Jennifer Leonhardt – Gods & Nations

  Jennifer Leonhardt releases a compelling and impressive album of folk and blues, Gods & Nations.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Jun 29, 2007

• Concert Review: You Have the Right to Remain Silent - The Police at Oakland 6/13/07

  The Police at Oakland: Every little thing they did wasn't magic.

  Review in Music — by The Great Ganesha — on Jun 29, 2007

• Music Review: Kelly Clarkson - My December

  A public flogging is the usual response when a female artist branches out in a new direction.

  Review in Music — by Sean Paul Mahoney — on Jun 29, 2007

• Music Review: Strung Out- Blackhawks Over Los Angeles

  Many people will probably argue with me about this, but Blackhawks just doesn’t fly.

  Review in Music — by Larry Sakin — on Jun 29, 2007

• Music Review: The Rakes - Ten New Messages

  The Rakes sounds like Bloc Party, but happier.

  Review in Music — by Marcelo Baeza Sequeira — on Jun 29, 2007

• New Album Releases, 6-26-2007: Sinead O'Connor, Nick Lowe, Beastie Boys, Kelly Clarkson

  The release of a new Sinead O'Connor album is always a day of glorious, holy celebration.

  News in Music — by Al Barger — on Jun 29, 2007

• One Track Mind: Ben Folds Five "Jane"

  Folds gets in touch with his sensitive-songwriter side.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Jun 29, 2007

Culture

• Product Review: Smart Heel, A Smart Invention For Your Shoes

  Smart Heel is the perfect, inexpensive investment to lengthen the life of those expensive Manolos.

  Review in Culture — by Alyse Wax — on Jun 29, 2007

• Five Reasons to Finish Your Basement

  Here's a list of five reasons to finish your basement, or at least get started in that direction...

  Opinion in Culture — by Marie Jordan — on Jun 29, 2007

• Theater Review: A New Carmen Musical at the La Jolla Playhouse

  Prosper Merimee's gypsy woman will survive to sin again after the dulling effects of an oddly uninspired vision from a Cirque d'Soleil founder.

  Review in Culture — by Cristofer Gross — on Jun 29, 2007

• Caesar's Palace: The Absolut Flavor Suite

  Only in Sin City is it appropriate to design a suite inspired by vodka. Watch this video to experience an Absolut-ly one of a kind suite.

  News in Culture — by LX.TV — on Jun 29, 2007

Sports

• The Sandlot 3: Baseball, But No Dad

  Dads, boys, and baseball go together.

  Opinion in Sports — by Glenn Sacks — on Jun 29, 2007

Books

• Book Review - The Art And Science of CSS by Cameron Adams, Jina Bolton, David Johnson, Steve Smith, And Jonathan Snook.

  If you are new to CSS or even a little experienced, this is a definite must-have.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Jun 29, 2007

• A Flower In Her Heart: An Interview With Writer Jane Alberdeston Coralin, Part Two

  More conversation with Jane Alberdeston Coralin, writer of fiction and poetry that stirs the soul.

  Interview in Books — by Lisa Alvarado — on Jun 29, 2007

• Interview with Mystery Writer James Lee Burke, Part Two

  "In regard to the future, I hope to write short stories and essays and novels until I catch the bus." - James Lee Burke

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Jun 29, 2007

• Interview With Chris Salewicz, Author Of Redemption Song: A Biography Of Joe Strummer

  Author, journalist and film producer Chris Salewicz interviewed, marking the recent publication of Redemption Song:The Ballad Of Joe Strummer

  Interview in Books — by Paul Hawkins — on Jun 29, 2007