July 24, 2007 Archive

Sports

• Michael Vick: Making Us Sick

  Michael Vick and the NFL are no longer a dynamic duo.

  Opinion in Sports — by J Jordan — on Jul 24, 2007

• Barry Bonds Should Have Played Football

  His game of shadows may have been more palatable to the more forgiving NFL fan.

  News in Sports — by Brian McClellan — on Jul 24, 2007

• Satire: Mariners GM Signs Wife to Seven-Year, $170 Million Deal

  Negotiation tough. Marriage extended. Consequences forthcoming.

  Satire in Sports — by Akromatika — on Jul 24, 2007

• Satire: The Legend of David Beckham

  The story of David Beckham in three wholly fabricated acts.

  Satire in Sports — by Tuffy — on Jul 24, 2007

Tastes

• Willamette Valley Vineyards: Open Up and Say Yum

  A trip to the Willamette Vineyards Valley is well worth it.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Jenn Jordan — on Jul 24, 2007

• Realmeals.TV Recipe: West Virginia Caterpillar Roll

  Opinion in Tastes — by RealMeals.TV — on Jul 24, 2007

• Dessert Review: Vanilla Bakeshop and Red Mango, Los Angeles

  This week satisfy your sweet tooth with LX.TV!

  Review in Tastes — by LX.TV — on Jul 24, 2007

• Central Texas BBQ: Meyer's Elgin Smokehouse

  Discovering some surprisingly good BBQ on the eastside of Elgin.

  Review in Tastes — by Dave Nalle — on Jul 24, 2007

Culture

• The Tribulations of American Hat Lovers

  Society should never come between a man and his love for headgear. Hats off? Like hell.

  Opinion in Culture — by Superior To You — on Jul 24, 2007

• If You Love Something, Let It Go... If It Returns, Buy It

  I made the mistake of letting these shoes go once before; I would not let it happen again.

  Opinion in Culture — by Alyse Wax — on Jul 24, 2007

• Tour the Elegant Stanwick Penthouse, New York City

  Go inside the luxurious Stanwick Penthouse for an intimate tour of this incredible apartment.

  Opinion in Culture — by LX.TV — on Jul 24, 2007

• Interview: Magic, Inc. and Jay Collen - A Slice of Everyday Enchantment

  Keep your Hogwarts! Chicago's got Magic, Inc, a store with a show biz pedigree and the gentleman magician Jay Collen.

  Interview in Culture — by Lisa Alvarado — on Jul 24, 2007

Video

• Casting Call: MTV's True Life: I Have Embarrassing Parents

  Do your parents mortify you? MTV wants you!

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Jul 24, 2007

• HD DVD Review: Happy Feet

  "Happy" is the last thing you'll be feeling after trudging through this.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jul 24, 2007

• Casting Call: MTV's True Life: I'm An Alcoholic Now Casting

  Have you recently come to the realization that your drinking has become a problem?

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Jul 24, 2007

• New DVD Releases 24 July 2007: Cranking Up the Seasonal Machine

  The studios are revving up for the fourth quarter. It may be a nice holiday season after all.

  News in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Jul 24, 2007

• Brokeback Mountain Coming To Broadway?

  Is Brokeback Mountain heading to Broadway with two X-Men as the stars?

  News in Video — by Film Laureate — on Jul 24, 2007

• Forget 'Save our Shows' - Save Our Critics Instead

  Wire copy and the Internet is no substitute for professional, local television criticism.

  Opinion in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Jul 24, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Under the Influence of Love

  Liz can't deny her feelings for Jason, Kate gives into the power of the little blue pills, and Noah enjoys all the attention Eli's reputation brings.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Jul 24, 2007

• Movie Review: Sublime and Unstable - Danny Boyle's Sunshine

  Whether the split in the middle makes it better or worse, Danny Boyle's Sunshine is worth the journey.

  Review in Video — by Jesse Miksic — on Jul 24, 2007

• DVD Pick of the Week: Zodiac

  A killer comes out on top of this week's selections.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 24, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Every Secret Thing by Ann Tatlock

  Coming-of-age revisited. A thoughtful, nostalgic yet adult trip down adolescent lane.

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Jul 24, 2007

• Book Review: 3rd i or within the contingent skin by Basil Eliades

  There is also an almost painful intimacy contained within this work.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on Jul 24, 2007

• Book Review: Letters to a Young Poet by Ranier Maria Rilke (translated by Stephen Mitchell)

  These letters are unsurpassed in their importance to young poets.

  Review in Books — by Vivek Sharma — on Jul 24, 2007

• Book Review: First Person Plural by Andrew W. M. Beierle

  What if one member of your immediate family was impossible to leave behind, no matter what his reaction to your coming out?

  Review in Books — by Abram Bergen — on Jul 24, 2007

• Book Review: The Restorer's Son by Sharon Hinck

  If you’ve read Hinck’s novel, The Restorer, you’ll know what a powerful, out-of-the-box writer she is.

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on Jul 24, 2007

• Book Review: Midpoints - Identify & Integrate Midpoints Into Horoscope Synthesis by Don McBroom

  A new staple for your astrological library.

  Review in Books — by Elsa — on Jul 24, 2007

Politics

• Satire: Bush Condemns World's "Small Countries"

  Bush: "Small countries complicate everything and it's hard to find them on map"

  Satire in Politics — by Akromatika — on Jul 24, 2007

• The Stone of 'Amaleq and Hatred in the Arab World

  What evil force could be at work that causes such hatred of Israelis among Arabs?

  Opinion in Politics — by Ruvy — on Jul 24, 2007

• The Problem With This Year's Debates

  Race and sex of candidates should not be a prevelant issue in a presidential debate.

  Opinion in Politics — by Charles Signorile — on Jul 24, 2007

• Democratic Debate: YouTube, You Win

  YouTube and its political coming-of-age with the latest debates.

  News in Politics — by Heloise — on Jul 24, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Pimp Your Living Room with a Home Entertainment System

  Learn the pros and cons of building your own home entertainment system.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by LX.TV — on Jul 24, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Dudley Perkins & Georgia Anne Muldrow - Beautiful Mindz

  Be the first to comment to win a free copy of Beautiful Mindz from Amalgam/Eclectic Break and BC Magazine.

  Review in Music — by Laron Cue — on Jul 24, 2007

• Overlooked Alternatives: Trey Anastasio, Dave Douglas, Manic Street Preachers, Slayer

  It's the end of Overlooked Alternatives as we know it (and I feel fine.)

  News in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Jul 24, 2007

• Music Review: Sum 41 - Underclass Hero

  Sum 41's new album is half killer, mostly filler.

  Review in Music — by Mike D — on Jul 24, 2007

• Unreleased Tupac Material and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Tupac's music, the Donnas label and Ja Rule and Lil Wayne's weapons charges in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Jul 24, 2007

• Music Review: Avenge Sevenfold, Darkwater (Scotland), Darkwater (Sweden), Octavia Sperati, and Tesla

  Check out Marty's Musical Meltdown for the latest metal and heavy rock reviews.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Jul 24, 2007

• Music Review: Prince - Planet Earth

  Prince sounds artistically restrained and uninspired on his latest album, Planet Earth.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Jul 24, 2007

• Music Review: Smashing Pumpkins - Zeitgeist

  While there are glimpses of what once was, Zeitgeist only reminds us that sometimes bands don't necessarily get better with age.

  Review in Music — by Jerry Rojas — on Jul 24, 2007

• Concert Review: Crowded House at the Grand Masonic Lodge in NYC - 7/19/2007

  Crowded House performed for adoring fans at the Grand Masonic Lodge in NYC on Thursday, July 19, 2007.

  Review in Music — by Mike Wu — on Jul 24, 2007

• Music Review: Glenn Danzig - The Lost Tracks Of Danzig

  Finally the lost tracks of Danzig have been set free to the fans around the world.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Jul 24, 2007

• Music Review: Maroon 5 – It Won’t Be Soon Before Long

  Adam Levine Does heartbreak with a backbeat.

  Review in Music — by Rebecca Wright — on Jul 24, 2007

• The Tuesday Morning Purchase: July 24, 2007: Peter Criss, Prince, Les Paul & Chet Atkins

  Yes. I saw Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Jul 24, 2007