July 5, 2007 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Mudville - Iris Nova

  Iris Nova features such notables as R.E.M's Mike Mills, Karsh Kale, Buddy Cage, Michael Blake, and Jim Campilongo.

  Review in Music — by Laron Cue — on Jul 05, 2007

• Music Review: Bad Brains - Build A Nation

  Rastafarism and hardcore? Bad Brains showed us it worked in 1982 and it still works today.

  Review in Music — by Jerry Rojas — on Jul 05, 2007

• Music Review - Frank Black - Frank Black 93-03

  Though not as troublesome as the last Pixies compilation, how are essentials are picked when everything seems to be essential?

  Review in Music — by Peter Chakerian — on Jul 05, 2007

• Songs That Touch My Soul

  Mainstream secks songs, ooey-gooey indie goodness and a glammy treat all in one delicious article.

  Review in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Jul 05, 2007

• Music Review: Kanye West - Stronger

  Review in Music — by Dillon Doyle — on Jul 05, 2007

• Music Review: Sounds of the Underground - US/Canadian Summer 2007 Tour

  Get ready for a blast of heavy on this summer's tour!

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 05, 2007

• Music Review: Sam Yahel, Joshua Redman, Brian Blade - Yaya3

  Even when these guys are just having fun, the jazz they make is seriously good.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Jul 05, 2007

• Music Review: Various Artists - Summer of Love: The Hits of 1967 (2CD+DVD)

  While not definitive, this CD/DVD combo is a great place to learn about the music of 1967.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Jul 05, 2007

Culture

• Parvenu Leisure Creates New Unisex Accessories From an Unlikely Source

  Parvenu Leisure creates fun, funky, unisex wallets... out of silk neckties.

  Interview in Culture — by Alyse Wax — on Jul 05, 2007

• Culture vs. Nature: Women and Advertising in The New Media

  As the new media liberate traditional advertising, women may want to reevaluate their roles.

  Opinion in Culture — by Robert K. Blechman — on Jul 05, 2007

Politics

• Congress Should Expand International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program

  Congress can take action against child hunger by expanding the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program.

  Opinion in Politics — by William Lambers — on Jul 05, 2007

• A Little Something To Chew On

  Eaten any dead cow today?

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Jul 05, 2007

Tastes

• Cognac: The King of Brandy

  All hail the King of Brandy.

  News in Tastes — by Jenn Jordan — on Jul 05, 2007

• A Guide To Beer for Non-Beer Drinkers

  Know someone who doesn't like beer? They only "think" they don't like beer. Here are some tips for enjoyment.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Nick Jurkowski — on Jul 05, 2007

• The Seattle International Beerfest: From Oak Aged Stout to Chili Mead

  I recently attended the Seattle International Beer Fest. Here is a sampling of the exotic brews I tried.

  Review in Tastes — by Nick Jurkowski — on Jul 05, 2007

Video

• Movie Review: Transformers

  ... when I learned that the movie was coming, I was concerned. I was concerned that it would be screwed up.

  Review in Video — by Patrick Cossel — on Jul 05, 2007

• DVD Review: Roots: 30th Anniversary Edition

  Roots, historically, was vitally important; as a movie, it holds up after thirty years.

  Review in Video — by T. Michael Testi — on Jul 05, 2007

• Mission: Impossible III - The Cold War Between Blu-ray And HD DVD Heats Up

  It's not quite spy gadgetry, but the war between entertainment technology formats is heating up and taking no prisoners.

  Opinion in Video — by Mel Odom — on Jul 05, 2007

• DVD Review: The Wrong Man

  A glimpse of 'the other Hitchcock': what might have been had Hollywood not existed.

  Review in Video — by Dan Schneider — on Jul 05, 2007

• Movie Review: Mutual Appreciation

  That's the chief problem with Mutual Appreciation - at times it's a lot like being the designated driver.

  Review in Video — by Lucas McNelly — on Jul 05, 2007

• DVD Review: The Librarian: Return To King Solomon's Mines

  The Librarian returns and is once more tracking down history's most dangerous artifacts with tongue-in-cheek derring-do.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Jul 05, 2007

• Movie Review: Harry Clarke - Darkness In Light

  Harry Clarke - Darkness In Light is a fitting tribute and intelligent critique of one of the twentieth century's true geniuses.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 05, 2007

• Movie Review: LovecraCked! The Movie

  This loose anthology based on horror writer H. P. Lovecraft is just as macabre and confusing as the author's stories.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Jul 05, 2007

Books

• Book Review: With God On Our Side by Michael L. Weinstein and David Seay

  Religious intolerance is plaguing the daily life of Air Force cadets. This book tries to expose the basic constitutional issue at stake.

  Review in Books — by Gray Hunter — on Jul 05, 2007

• Graphic Novel Review: The Re-Gifters by Mike Carey, Sonny Liew & Marc Hempel

  The second in Minx's new line of girls' graphic novels is slick 'n' snappy entertainment.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Jul 05, 2007

• Book Review: The Last Mughal by William Darlymple

  A poignant portrayal of the events in Delhi during the Revolt of 1857.

  Review in Books — by kanjisheik — on Jul 05, 2007

• Book Review: 28: Stories of AIDS in Africa by Stephanie Nolen

  Reading Stephanie Nolen's book is a key step to increasing understanding.

  Review in Books — by Bonnie — on Jul 05, 2007

• Book Review: Acacia by David Anthony Durham

  The world of Acacia is unique and exciting. This powerful story will keep you reading.

  Review in Books — by Gray Hunter — on Jul 05, 2007

• Comic Book Review: Outsiders - The Good Fight by Judd Winick, Matthew Clark, and Art Thibert

  In the fifth Outsiders volume, with a reduced team, Judd Winick gets down to real black ops superheroics.

  Review in Books — by collectededitions — on Jul 05, 2007

• Interview With John Burnett, Author of Uncivilized Beasts and Shameless Hellions: Travels with an NPR Correspondent - Part 2

  "And yes, this was a tough story, but I wouldn't trade the Katrina experience for anything in my career." - John Burnett

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Jul 05, 2007

• Book Review: Africa Will Always Break Your Heart by Gerrie Hugo

  A hard look at South Africa during the grim age of apartheid.

  Review in Books — by Simon Barrett — on Jul 05, 2007

• Book Review: Saudi Match Point by Paul Ulrich

  In the geopolitics of oil, it seems almost anyone is capable of almost anything.

  Review in Books — by Jon Sobel — on Jul 05, 2007

• Writing Advice: Why Listening Matters

  Silence is a good thing. Embrace it; make it your friend. Learn to accept it and be comfortable with it.

  Opinion in Books — by Scott Butki — on Jul 05, 2007

• More Truth in a Plain Brown Wrapper: An Interview with Poet Tara Betts, Part Two

  More conversation with Tara Betts -- a poet of directness, soulfulness, and clarity. This is a woman who knows the power of words.

  Interview in Books — by Lisa Alvarado — on Jul 05, 2007

Gaming

• PS2 Review: Tomb Raider Anniversary

  Thankfully, ancient natives left shotgun and handgun ammo laying around for eventual explorers to find.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Jul 05, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Alligator Trivia: Can You Tell the Tail?

  Take our quiz to find out -- you'll be everglade, er, ever glad you did.

  News in Sci/Tech — by J Jordan — on Jul 05, 2007