July 18, 2007 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Fanfare Ciocarlia Kings And Queens

  ...nothing can prepare you for the experience that is Fanfare Ciocarlia and nothing compares to them

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 18, 2007

• Music Review: Brant Bjork and The Bros - Somera Sol

  Brant Bjork returns with his Bros to dish up funk-rock, desert style.

  Review in Music — by Kory Lanphear — on Jul 18, 2007

• Music Review/Interview: Green River Ordinace's Josh Jenkins - Way Back Home

  You will stand back a little, shake your head, and mutter in awe, “F*C* me, they’re fabulous!”

  Review in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Jul 18, 2007

• Concert Review: Dispatch at Madison Square Garden

  Dispatch sells out the Garden in a historical move, donates all proceeds to Zimbabwe and puts on an amazing show.

  Review in Music — by Brewed Fresh — on Jul 18, 2007

• New Album Releases, 7-17-2007: Suzanne Vega, Teddy Thompson, Chemical Brothers

  Reckon wonder what a highbrow English interpretation of "Walking the Floor Over You" might sound like?

  News in Music — by Al Barger — on Jul 18, 2007

• Music Review: Hugh Masekela Live At The Market Theatre

  If Nelson Mandela was the face of liberation for South Africa than Hugh Masekela was its sound.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 18, 2007

• Music Review: Lez Zeppelin - Lez Zeppelin

  All-female rockers really get the Led out.

  Review in Music — by Peter Chakerian — on Jul 18, 2007

• Music Review: The Simpsons Movie - The Music

  Hans Zimmer delivers a fine Elfman-esque score.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 18, 2007

Books

• Panels #6: Marvel Comics

  Reviews of recent Marvel titles, including New Warriors, Uncanny X-Men, and Thor.

  Review in Books — by Vichus Smith — on Jul 18, 2007

Culture

• Not So Kwik: The Apu Dilemma (Postscript)

  It's just a cartoon, so what's the big deal?

  Opinion in Culture — by The Great Ganesha — on Jul 18, 2007

• Christina Aguilera Calls Britney A Good Mom

  Christina Aguilera has kind words for her former arch-rival's parenting skills.

  News in Culture — by Chris Evans — on Jul 18, 2007

• Removing Clutter from Your Child’s Room

  Remove the mess, not the child.

  Opinion in Culture — by Marie Jordan — on Jul 18, 2007

• Upgrading a Home Office

  A home office is an important place for productivity, productivity that could probably benefit from an upgrade.

  Opinion in Culture — by Marie Jordan — on Jul 18, 2007

Sci/Tech

• The Healthy Skeptic: Latest Research Reveals the Significant Limitations of Whole-Body Vibration Training

  Four recent studies show that the effects of WBV training are limited to the least capable people, at best.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Sal Marinello — on Jul 18, 2007

• Champagne on the Brain: The Neurologic Health Benefits of a Glass of Bubbly

  This life preserving task may be one Champagne takes on anew, but it’s one we hope goes to its – and our – heads.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Jenn Jordan — on Jul 18, 2007

• Eat Your Heart Out, Darwin: The Evolution of Spam

  An annoying fact of Internet life may actually be nature taking its course before our very eyes.

  Satire in Sci/Tech — by Andy Anonymous — on Jul 18, 2007

Video

• TV Review: Wayside on Nickelodeon

  Wayside, based on the popular children's book series, loses the magic.

  Review in Video — by Alyse Wax — on Jul 18, 2007

• HD DVD Review: Happy Gilmore

  A classic sports comedy handles itself well in HD.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jul 18, 2007

• The Value of Bad Publicity: Pathfinder Unrated Edition to Hit Store Shelves July 31

  Not much plot, but much to love for fans of flying eyeballs.

  News in Video — by Daniel J. Stasiewski — on Jul 18, 2007

• DVD Review: King Boxer (Five Fingers of Death)

  The original kung fu classic in the West.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 18, 2007

• DVD Review: The Hills Have Eyes 2 (Unrated)

  This movie should not be seen in order to encourage filmmakers to put some thought into what they are creating.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Jul 18, 2007

• DVD Review: This Is Tom Jones – Vol. 1: Rock 'N Roll Legends

  Variety show from 1969-71 sees first release on DVD

  Review in Video — by Dave Lifton — on Jul 18, 2007

Sports

• Top Five Reasons To Be a Miami Dolphins Fan

  The Top Five Reasons to be a Miami Dolphins Fan, even when you can’t believe that you are.

  Opinion in Sports — by J Jordan — on Jul 18, 2007

• Vick-timized: Dogfighting Indictment Disheartens Loyal Fans

  Again, Michael Vick is making it hard to believe in him.

  News in Sports — by Brian McClellan — on Jul 18, 2007

Politics

• Why Do We Tolerate Junkies?

  We do drug addicts -- and ourselves -- no favors by pretending that they're well-meaning hard-luck cases.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Edward Manning — on Jul 18, 2007

• Bush's Rhetorical War in Iraq

  The president employs a bagful of rhetorical tricks to shore up support for the war and avoid responsibility.

  Opinion in Politics — by Sean Aqui — on Jul 18, 2007

• GOP-or-Down Votes

  The excrement-propeller impact is pending!

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Jul 18, 2007

• Who Controls the Burning Leaves? Pending Legislation Might Give Tobacco Regulatory Power to the FDA

  Will the FDA be able to make a "safer" cigarette?

  News in Politics — by Doug DeLong — on Jul 18, 2007

Tastes

• The Types of Whiskey: Round Three

  After drinking in round one and round two of our whiskey lesson, we move onto the third and final round: American whiskey.

  News in Tastes — by Jenn Jordan — on Jul 18, 2007

Gaming

• PS2 Review: Transformers: The Game

  Less than meets the eye.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Jul 18, 2007

• Nintendo Wii Review: The Bigs

  Hit big balls with your Wii.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Jul 18, 2007