July 21, 2007 Archive

Music

• Music Review: IAMX - The Alternative

  Chris Corner eclipses his old band, The Sneaker Pimps, with this addictive electropop album.

  Review in Music — by Patrick — on Jul 21, 2007

• Music Review: ChthoniC - Seediq Bale

  Symphonic black metal out of Taiwan- What's next?

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 21, 2007

• One Track Mind: Jamiroquai "Seven Days In Sunny June"

  Jay Kay channels an Isley Brothers vibe for this summer-themed love lament.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Jul 21, 2007

• Music DVD Review: The Dresden Dolls - Live at the Roundhouse, London

  Forget the Rock and Roll Circus, this is Punk Cabaret!

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 21, 2007

• Music Review: Tomahawk - Anonymous

  Fascinating concept, equally fascinating execution.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 21, 2007

• Vinyl Tap: Raspberries' Best

  Despite the Raspberries' image as perfectly coiffed anachronistic throwbacks in matching suits and demeanor, I changed my tune when I changed the tuner...

  Review in Music — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Jul 21, 2007

• Band of the Week Interview: Sunspot

  Smart musicianship + Lyrics that border on Snarky and Pop + Genuine love of playing music = Sunspot.

  Interview in Music — by Michael Jones — on Jul 21, 2007

• Concert Review: Tragically Hip At Bessborough Gardens, Saskatoon, SK, July 18, 2007

  The most (tragically) hip rock 'n' roll band ever from Canada? Maybe just the best.

  Review in Music — by JC Mosquito — on Jul 21, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Black's Beach Shuffle by Corey Fayman

  Like fast food for the brain, easy to read, sort of tastes like it should, but lacks the substance of the real thing.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 21, 2007

• Book Review: Send: The Essential Guide to Email for Office and Home by David Shipley and Will Schwalbe

  Before anyone gets a license to email, they should be forced to read this book.

  Review in Books — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Jul 21, 2007

• Book Review: Who Stole My Joy? by Sandra Steen

  In Who Stole My Joy?, Sandra Steen uses a unique approach to teach others how to capture joy in their lives.

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on Jul 21, 2007

• Book Review: Michael Tolliver Lives by Armistead Maupin

  A wonderful story about growing old and learning how to be grateful for the small gifts that fortune throws your way.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 21, 2007

• Book Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling

  Deathly Hallows is dark and bloody, but then again what do you expect with Voldermort kicking around?

  Review in Books — by Marty Dodge — on Jul 21, 2007

• Book Review: Cooking With Max by Max Nania

  Young cooks are the focus of this book and it's a super primer for a little chef.

  Review in Books — by Gray Hunter — on Jul 21, 2007

• An Interview with Carole McDonnell, Author of Wind Follower

  Can Speculative Fiction and Christianity Mix?

  Review in Books — by Constance Burris — on Jul 21, 2007

Politics

• Election 2008: Second Quarter Fundraising Report

  The most expensive presidential election of all time is well under way. Who has enough bucks to buy your vote?

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jul 21, 2007

• Oil Diller, Oil Dollar, Neocon Scholar!

  Don't miss your chance to enlist in the military to protect the dollar!

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Jul 21, 2007

Tastes

• TasteTV: Mantra Scallop Recipe

  If you like scallops, here's an intriguing way to prepare them.

  Review in Tastes — by TasteTV — on Jul 21, 2007

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Review: Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition

  Resident Evil 4 winds its way to the Wii, and boy is it a fun trip.

  Review in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Jul 21, 2007

• Board Game Review: Scene It? - Harry Potter, 2nd Edition

  Scene It? releases their 2nd Edition Harry Potter game.

  Review in Gaming — by El Bicho — on Jul 21, 2007

Culture

• Dear Paris, Here's An Idea...

  Do something good, not for yourself but someone else.

  Opinion in Culture — by JM Jordan — on Jul 21, 2007

• Where's the Thrill in Dog Fighting?

  Michael Vick faces an uncertain future.

  Opinion in Culture — by Doug DeLong — on Jul 21, 2007

• OK Magazine Names Sandra Bullock and Julia Roberts Among Richest Women

  A-list stars like Sandra Bullock, Julia Roberts, and Christina Aguilera top OK Magazine's richest female stars list.

  News in Culture — by Chris Evans — on Jul 21, 2007

• Bug Off: Protecting Your Garden from Mosquitoes

  Swat your mosquito problems away.

  News in Culture — by Marie Jordan — on Jul 21, 2007

• Fiendish Friday Interviews: Pigman's Lair

  "Like most haunters, I would build haunted houses in my basement, and set up elaborate yard displays."

  Interview in Culture — by hauntedreport — on Jul 21, 2007

• Catching Bad Guys - No Hollywood Types Need Apply: An Interview with A U.S. Marshal

  As the chief deputy U.S. marshal explained to the interviewer, real-world fugitive apprehension has nothing in common with the movies.

  Interview in Culture — by Nicholas Stix — on Jul 21, 2007

Video

• TV Review: General Hospital: The Night Shift - "Skin Deep"

  There is so much more to be seen, when you look below the surface.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Jul 21, 2007

• 2007 Emmy Nominations - An Analysis

  You know what I’ll never understand? Boston Legal.

  Opinion in Video — by Miss Cordy — on Jul 21, 2007

Sports

• Gone In 4.3 Seconds

  Michael Vick is losing any and all supporters in record time.

  Opinion in Sports — by Brian McClellan — on Jul 21, 2007