July 20, 2007 Archive

Books

• Nipping Out At Midnight to Buy My Copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

  A 400-strong queue at a little local store, for a book?

  News in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Jul 20, 2007

• Not Harry Potter: What Were Your Favourite Childhood Reads?

  My top-ten (ish) favourite childhood books. What did you read?

  Opinion in Books — by Elaine Borthwick — on Jul 20, 2007

• Back When: Harry Potter and the Search for Romance

  In the two years we waited for Half-Blood Prince my insatiable thirst for Harry Potter's romantic persuasion led me to read more fics.

  Opinion in Books — by Jessica Smelser — on Jul 20, 2007

• Book Review: The Get A Life Campaign by Tyeese Gaines Reid

  Tyeese Gaines Reid wants to help you Get A Life.

  Review in Books — by Constance Burris — on Jul 20, 2007

• Interview with Emma Sanders, Author of One Wrong Move

  There’s always the fear that you have only one story to tell, and others won’t come afterwards -- Emma Sanders.

  Interview in Books — by Ambrose Musiyiwa — on Jul 20, 2007

• Book Review: Deep Water: Joseph P. Macheca and the Birth of the American Mafia by Thomas Hunt and Martha Macheca Sheldon

  Review in Books — by Scott Deitche — on Jul 20, 2007

• Book Review: Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog by Ted Kerasote

  Merle's Door offers much insight on dogs, all wrapped up in a true, entertaining story.

  Review in Books — by writnkitten — on Jul 20, 2007

Politics

• Collision Course

  Bush's latest assertion of executive privilege seems guaranteed to provoke not one, but two Supreme Court rulings on the extent of executive power.

  Opinion in Politics — by Sean Aqui — on Jul 20, 2007

• The Absurdity of the Marriage Debates

  Its time to get past the incidentals and talk about what marriage should mean instead.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Bambenek — on Jul 20, 2007

• Maryland Wants to Be a Progressive (Tax) State

  Maryland wants to implement a progressive tax system to rob the rich and pay the politicians.

  Opinion in Politics — by Big Dog — on Jul 20, 2007

• Firefighter Deaths and Da Mayor of Charleston

  The deaths of nine Charleston firefighters shocked the country. The events certainly shocked the author.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jay Lowry — on Jul 20, 2007

• The Best Way to Reduce Childhood Obesity

  The solution doesn't involve government advertising regulations or lawsuits against the junk food companies but, quite simply, better parenting.

  Opinion in Politics — by Abel Keogh — on Jul 20, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Pearl Jam - Live at the Gorge 05/06

  A sample of the seven-disc set.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jul 20, 2007

• Carrie Underwood To Release New Album This Fall

  Carrie Underwood is releasing a follow-up to Some Hearts this Fall.

  News in Music — by Film Laureate — on Jul 20, 2007

• Music Review: Roman(US) - The Secret Lives of Trees

  A transatlantic ambient musical Collaboration comes to life.

  Review in Music — by Manny Hernandez — on Jul 20, 2007

• Low Notes: A Tribute to Some of the Best Bass Players

  The four strings of excellence and innovation.

  Opinion in Music — by gonzo marx — on Jul 20, 2007

• Retro Redux: Swimmin' In the Moonlight With Elvis And Tony

  Elvis performed the song while cruising along in daylight - in a convertible filled with babes - rather than on a beach in the moonlight.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Jul 20, 2007

• The Friday Morning Listen: John Doe - A Year in the Wilderness

  "How the heck is this not more popular?"

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Jul 20, 2007

• Music Review: Various Artists - Freeway Jam: To Beck And Back

  It was inevitable that a newer generation of guitar slingers would pay homage to the original guitar mechanic myself - Jeff Beck.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Jul 20, 2007

• Music Review: Paul Motian Trio 2000 + 2: Live At The Village Vanguard, Vol. 1

  Paul Motian and Company play impressively, even if they do run out of ideas too quickly.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Jul 20, 2007

Culture

• Bicycling Is Not Dangerous: What I've Learned As A Bicycle Commuter

  Riding on the wrong side of the street, on sidewalks, weaving in and out of cars: these activities make bicycling appear dangerous.

  Opinion in Culture — by Brian Sorrell — on Jul 20, 2007

• Life Beyond the Physical: Exploring the Oogabooga (Part 1)

  "Hey, you know what dad? I'm not sure about your perspective on the whole God, universe, eternity, spirituality thing."

  Opinion in Culture — by Craig Harper — on Jul 20, 2007

• Whose Country Is This Anyway?

  Set in Subway New York, where an African American woman shouts back at a White American, for mistreating a non-English speaking European guy. Based on true events.

  Opinion in Culture — by Vivek Sharma — on Jul 20, 2007

• Fido's Fortress: Puppy Proofing Your Home

  Puppy proofing your home can take time and money. But, it’s worth it all in the end.

  News in Culture — by Marie Jordan — on Jul 20, 2007

• Wyatt Earp Slept Here

  The (needless) battle that rages over the Wyatt Earp birthplace a perfect example of intellectual bullying at its worst.

  Opinion in Culture — by SJ Reidhead — on Jul 20, 2007

• Bad Hair Life: Tips for Managing Curly Hair

  Watch as Cecile visits Antonio Prieto Salon in Manhattan to get a personal lesson on how to manage those pesky curls.

  Review in Culture — by LX.TV — on Jul 20, 2007

Video

• DVD Review: Four Last Songs

  There are so many stories fighting for attention, the film fails to adequately service any of them.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jul 20, 2007

• Anne Hathaway Reveals Why She Turned Down Knocked Up

  Anne Hathaway needs a verbal spanking for foolishly turning down a good role for a dumb reason.

  Opinion in Video — by Film Laureate — on Jul 20, 2007

• The Ending of The Sopranos: We Got Robbed

  The producers of The Sopranos robbed us by not giving us a real ending.

  Opinion in Video — by Anthony Grande — on Jul 20, 2007

• TV Review: The Doctor, That's Who - Dr. Who Season Two

  Season 2 and Doctor 10 Make for a Rich and Satisfying Weekend with the DVD Player...

  Review in Video — by Angela Mitchell — on Jul 20, 2007

• If I Was Ill, The Last Place I'd Want To Be Is On Larry King Live

  Would you let someone you know go on television and be interviewed if that person was that ill?

  Opinion in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Jul 20, 2007

• DVD Review: Rebus Set 2

  This show captures the essence of D.I. Rebus and brings the books to life.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 20, 2007

• Casting Call: Lifetime Now Casting for New Feel Good Show

  Are you a woman who needs to love herself a little more?

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Jul 20, 2007

• Movie Review: License to Wed

  Did anyone get the memo that said to not cast Robin Williams in comedies anymore? Apparently not.

  Review in Video — by General Disdain — on Jul 20, 2007

• Movie Media: Enchanted, Rush Hour 3, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, The Simpsons Movie, Eastern Promises, Death Sentence, The Golden Compass, All the Boys Love Mandy Lane

  A new dosing of movie stuffs.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 20, 2007

• Interview With Film Critic Roger Ebert, Author of Your Movie Sucks - Part Two

  "My health is good, considering that I had to go through rehab twice after two surgeries to learn to walk again..."

  Interview in Video — by Scott Butki — on Jul 20, 2007

• PBS Primetime Programming for The Week of July 22

  The sheer success of Imagineer Quest continues.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jul 20, 2007

• Food, Glorious TV Food

  From Kitchen Nightmares to Bravo's Top Chef to the Food Network, TV today has never been more mouthwatering.

  Opinion in Video — by Angela Mitchell — on Jul 20, 2007

• Emmy Fortunes of House vs. The Wire Reveal Awards' Weaknesses

  Both shows deserve nominations, but only one gets them.

  Opinion in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Jul 20, 2007

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Hairspray; I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry

  Firemen faking marriage, and Travolta in drag.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 20, 2007

Tastes

• Champagne 101

  LX.TV host Cecile Raubenheimer takes us inside Bubble Lounge in Tribeca to learn the best way to prepare, drink, and savor champagne.

  Opinion in Tastes — by LX.TV — on Jul 20, 2007

• Picking Out the Best Produce with Chef Ben Ford

  Chef Ben Ford dispenses advice and tips about picking the freshest produce at the at the Santa Monica Farmer's Market.

  Review in Tastes — by LX.TV — on Jul 20, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Countdown to 165: Week 5 - Staying On Track

  How to stay focused and dedicated to losing weight.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Phillip Winn — on Jul 20, 2007

• Heloise At The Hadron... Collider That Is

  Seven days of inquiry into inquiry.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Heloise — on Jul 20, 2007

Gaming

• Flash Games: Rose and Camellia, Amberial, Hunger Spiders

  Slapfights, rolling balls, and spider-squishing -- an eclectic mix of games for the weekend.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Phillip Winn — on Jul 20, 2007

• Mac Game Review: Age of Empires III

  AoE III includes a strong single player campaign in addition to multiplayer.

  Review in Gaming — by Marty Dodge — on Jul 20, 2007

Sports

• Learning to Fence

  In this video, Jonathan Redford visits BH Fencer's Club to learn the tactics and moves to this Olympic sport.

  Review in Sports — by LX.TV — on Jul 20, 2007