July 25, 2007 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Vanguard Visionaries – Joan Baez

  Another entry in the new “Vanguard Visionaries” series focuses on the folk legend’s first decade of recordings.

  Review in Music — by Bill Sherman — on Jul 25, 2007

• New Album Releases, 7-24-2007: Prince Rogers Nelson, The Simpsons Soundtrack, Hanson, Billy Ray Cyrus

  Prince sticks it to The Man!

  News in Music — by Al Barger — on Jul 25, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Phil Keaggy - Philly Live!

  You can see early on how he uses a looping software to layer riffs to create complex and intricate patterns.

  Review in Music — by The Theory — on Jul 25, 2007

• Music Review: Unkle - War Stories

  War Stories strains and snaps at its leash like a feral, wholly unpredictable beast.

  Review in Music — by Kirsten Cameron — on Jul 25, 2007

• Myspace Deletes Sex Offender's Profiles and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Myspace.com, Roger Daltry on copyright law and Joni Mitchell's new label in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Jul 25, 2007

• Music Review: Unkle - War Stories

  Unkle morph slightly into an angular, thumping, yet spacious rock band, and deliver perhaps their most accessible album to date.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Jul 25, 2007

• Music Review: Dream Theater - Systematic Chaos

  Systems are perverted and chaos tamed by the latest album cast from the mold of progressive metal’s highest dignitaries.

  Review in Music — by Aaron Fleming — on Jul 25, 2007

• Music Review: David Witham - Spinning The Circle

  Witham's musical career is immersed primarily in conventional music...except when it comes to his own music.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Jul 25, 2007

• Live Music Review: Jes and DJ Tiesto in New York

  Jes and Tiesto enrapture the audience at Hammerstein Ballroom.

  Review in Music — by Patrick — on Jul 25, 2007

• Music Review: Robert Gordon & Chris Spedding - It's Now Or Now Never

  Interpretations of some of the classic rockabilly and country blues songs that were recorded by Elvis during his hay day.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 25, 2007

• Music Review: Darkest Hour - Deliver Us

  From the opening chords of Darkest Hour’s latest release Deliver Us, they manage to elevate themselves above the many emulators.

  Review in Music — by Jerry Rojas — on Jul 25, 2007

• Music Review: The Rezidudes - Welcome to the Suck

  Fun bar style punk covers of familiar songs, not serious, but seriously fun.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 25, 2007

• Interview: A Conversation with Slayer's Tom Araya

  It’s been 25 years since Slayer arrived and many are still gripping about them. It all makes the band's bassist Tom Araya laugh.

  Interview in Music — by Peter Chakerian — on Jul 25, 2007

• Music Review: Big Shug - Streetchamp

  Streetchamp is Hip-Hop in it's purest form. The Super Human Underground Gangster aka Shug knocks out competitors.

  Review in Music — by Laron Cue — on Jul 25, 2007

• Music Review: A Shoreline Dream - Coastal EP

  A Shoreline Dream builds on a successful LP with a short but dreamy EP.

  Review in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Jul 25, 2007

• Music Review: The Raspberries - Live On Sunset Strip (Deluxe Version: 2CD With Bonus DVD)

  If ever a song was meant to be heard on an AM car radio, The Raspberries "Go All The Way" is that song.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Jul 25, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Sports Illustrated - Great Football Writing, edited by Rob Fleder

  The venerable sporting magazine compiles some of its best work about the sport which has overtaken baseball as America's national pastime.

  Review in Books — by Damian Penny — on Jul 25, 2007

• Book Review: After Diana -- William, Harry, Charles, and The Royal House of Windsor by Christopher Andersen

  Anderson dissects the effects of Diana’s death on her two sons, the Royal family, as well as her life.

  Review in Books — by Amy Steele — on Jul 25, 2007

• Book Review: The Simpsons Masterpiece Gallery by Matt Groening

  Aye carumba! This isn't your ordinary coffee table book.

  Review in Books — by Toni Schwartz — on Jul 25, 2007

• Book Review: Adobe Photoshop CS3 For Photographers by Martin Evening

  For anyone who is serious about Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop CS3 For Photographers is a must have.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Jul 25, 2007

• Book Review: Divine Nobodies by Jim Palmer

  I think that's what drew me into this book so deeply, the way he grows to not only welcome but to also expect those unexpected twists in his life.

  Review in Books — by Rick Stilwell — on Jul 25, 2007

Sports

• Doping Scandals Abound in 2007 Tour de France

  Vinokourov, Moreni, and Rasmussen are out of this year's race in a flurry of doping accusations.

  News in Sports — by Cara de Pescado — on Jul 25, 2007

• Don Shula: How Much Do You Know About Miami's Main Man?

  It's Shula time!

  News in Sports — by J Jordan — on Jul 25, 2007

Politics

• A New York State Of "Mine"

  Why is it that State-level Eliot is excoriated for that which National-level George is praised?

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Jul 25, 2007

• Be Worth Your Freedom

  The idea that you should overlook others censorship simply because you aren't affected is as unamerican as it is dangerous.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Bambenek — on Jul 25, 2007

• The Tradition of Liberty and the Republican Party

  It's time for the GOP to rededicate itself to the values of liberty and equality on which it was founded.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jul 25, 2007

• Congress to Consider Food Aid Programs

  Is now the time to expand spending on food aid to the poor of the world?

  News in Politics — by William Lambers — on Jul 25, 2007

• The Fun Of Waiting For The Barbarians To Leave Washington

  When the Barnarians leave Washington, will our capital feel the relief of an epic enema? Don't bet on it.

  Opinion in Politics — by Adam Ash — on Jul 25, 2007

• Remembering Jewish National Tragedies

  Tens of thousands of Israelis commemorate ancient and recent tragedies.

  News in Politics — by Judy Lash Balint — on Jul 25, 2007

Tastes

• Parents, Drink With Your Kids!

  In countries such as Greece and Spain, drinking starts early in a safe, supporting environment called home.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Agnieszka Klus — on Jul 25, 2007

• RealMeals.TV Recipe: Middle Eastern Chalupa

  Opinion in Tastes — by RealMeals.TV — on Jul 25, 2007

Culture

• What To Do When Your Green Thumb Turns Blue?

  One woman's struggle vs. nature: the conclusion is foregone.

  Opinion in Culture — by Friend Mouse — on Jul 25, 2007

• Getting Rid of Mice the Natural Way

  Stick it to Mickey, the natural way.

  News in Culture — by Marie Jordan — on Jul 25, 2007

• Is Andy Kaufman Coming Back?

  The Very Weird Life (and Death?) of A Comic Genius

  Opinion in Culture — by Doug DeLong — on Jul 25, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Software Review – Adobe Photoshop Plug-In DxO FilmPack From DxO Labs

  Now you can match film based images for a presentation or apply some unique creative license.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Jul 25, 2007

• A Review of the Website Galaxiki

  Ever wanted to create your own solar system? Check out the Galaxiki website.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Gray Hunter — on Jul 25, 2007

Video

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Doing What's Right

  Everyone wants to keep Lulu from Logan, Maxie gets involved with Cody, Sam slaps Carly.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Jul 25, 2007

• DVD Review: Rocky Balboa

  A new classic ending to an old franchise.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jul 25, 2007

• TV Review: On The Lot - Lots of Sparking and Flying In Six Comedies

  Get the bite right.

  Review in Video — by Heloise — on Jul 25, 2007

• DVD Review: Cabin Fever

  You'll never look at a skin rash the same way again.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jul 25, 2007

Gaming

• Game du Jour Deals: July 23 through July 29

  Every (casual) game gets its 24 hours in the spotlight at Games du Jour.

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Jul 25, 2007