July 29, 2007 Archive

Politics

• Republicans and YouTube Debates

  By failing to recognize the future of presidential YouTube debates, the Republican candidates could soon be political history.

  Opinion in Politics — by Frank Krasicki — on Jul 29, 2007

• Civil Liberties at Stake as Bush Calls to Change FISA

  There really is nothing better than a good spy story, until that story invades our privacy.

  Opinion in Politics — by Shaun Manley — on Jul 29, 2007

• Canadian Politics: Military Spending Part 2

  Sixteen billion dollars is a fair chunk of change and I think I'd like to know how they made their decisions, wouldn't you?

  Opinion in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 29, 2007

• Israel News Analysis: Waiting for War in the Shards of Shattered Illusions - Part II

  Last year, I wrote what Lili Galili admitted to in Haaretz 10 days ao: that the State is collapsing around us.

  News in Politics — by Ruvy — on Jul 29, 2007

• Canadian Politics: New Military Spending Part 1

  If the government was serious about wanting to protect our country they would defend our Arctic territories and coastal waters.

  Opinion in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 29, 2007

• In The News: Gordon Brown, Boiled Islamofanatic, and Shambo The Bull

  While Gordon Brown flexes his moral muscles, religious inequality continues in the U.K.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Edward Manning — on Jul 29, 2007

• Iowa Insight: Is an Edwards Win Bad for Obama?

  A foreign-policy meltdown headed for Hillary

  Opinion in Politics — by Heloise — on Jul 29, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Vital Information - Vitalization

  The most interesting music these days by a member of classic-lineup Journey could very well be coming from it's drummer.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Jul 29, 2007

• Music Review: Robert Gordon and Chris Spedding - It’s Now Or Never

  Rockabilly legends Robert Gordon and Chris Spedding reunite to pay tribute to Elvis Presley

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Jul 29, 2007

• Paul Simon, America's Greatest Living Composer

  I finally slow down and pull over to give thanks to Paul Simon, America's greatest musical treasure

  Opinion in Music — by Lono — on Jul 29, 2007

• Music Review: Blue Scholars - Bayani

  Blue Scholars are the new heroes of The Diving Word of Hip-Hop, with their new album Bayani.

  Review in Music — by Laron Cue — on Jul 29, 2007

• Music Review: Matt White - Best Days

  Inspired by 60s and 70s singer/songwriters like Bob Dylan and Nick Drake, Matt aimed to create lyrical stories that entertained and touched people.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Jul 29, 2007

Video

• Movie Review: I Know Who Killed Me

  ... it was the screenwriter!

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 29, 2007

• DVD Review: Space Ghost & Dino Boy: The Complete Series

  Looking for more than just the cartoons? Look elsewhere.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Jul 29, 2007

• Movie Review: The Simpsons-Centric Life

  Does leading a Simpsons-centric life automatically mean that a viewer will love this movie?

  Review in Video — by Marty Andrade — on Jul 29, 2007

• DVD Review: The Bow

  A strong but inessential work from one of the best directors working today.

  Review in Video — by Patrick — on Jul 29, 2007

• Movie Review: No Reservations

  A sweet slice-of-life film, plot need not apply.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 29, 2007

• Movie Review: The Simpsons Movie

  Best. Movie. Ever? Not quite, but it's really, really good.

  Review in Video — by Dave Lifton — on Jul 29, 2007

• My Boys Returns! Season Two Begins July 30

  I can relate to the estrogen/testosterone mashup as PJ and Boys move from one adventure to the next

  News in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on Jul 29, 2007

• DVD Review: 300

  The movie version of Frank Miller’s quasi-historical graphic novel gets its multiple version DVD release.

  Review in Video — by Bill Sherman — on Jul 29, 2007

• Movie Review: Sunshine

  Danny Boyle's science fiction epic delivers.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 29, 2007

• Movie Review: The Simpsons Movie

  It doesn't break new ground, but this is solid, unquestionably funny animated fare.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jul 29, 2007

• Heroes' Zachary Quinto Named the Next "Spock"

  I was already psyched for this movie after hearing that my man JJ was directing, but now friggin' Sylar is in it? AHHHH!

  News in Video — by Miss Cordy — on Jul 29, 2007

Books

• The Early Word: New Books for the Week of July 29, 2007

  Dyer, Turtledove, McCaffrey, Alan Alda, and then some... then again, move it along, nothin' to see here, move it along...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Jul 29, 2007

• Book Review: Why I’m Still Married: Women Write Their Hearts Out on Love, Loss, Sex, and Who Does the Dishes Edited by Karen Propp and Jean Trounstine

  These are not essays about keeping marriages together but about the faith we have in the state of being married.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Jul 29, 2007

• Book Review: Closed for Repairs, by Nancy Alonso; translated by Anne Fountain

  These stories of ordinary people's daily struggles under trying circumstances are at once humorous, inspiring, frustrating, sad, and enraging.

  Review in Books — by Abram Bergen — on Jul 29, 2007

• Book Review: He Died with His Eyes Open by Derek Raymond

  Dare you enter the deeply dark world of Derek Raymond? It could change your life.

  Review in Books — by Colin Ricketts — on Jul 29, 2007

• Book Review: Bittersweet - A Sweet, Seductive Way to Spend an Evening Alice Medrich

  Lick it, slam it, suck it: Explore the delicate art of tempering chocolate.

  Review in Books — by Melissa Lion — on Jul 29, 2007

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: Bullet Witch

  A vastly under-appreciated run and gun epic.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Jul 29, 2007

• Xbox Live Arcade Review: Yie Ar Kung-Fu

  This is simply not a good game, and definitely not one that should run $5.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Jul 29, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Get Hired: The First Five Minutes of the Interview

  The first five minutes of an interview are important, but you have less than five seconds to grab attention with your resume.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Logtar — on Jul 29, 2007

Culture

• Remembering Heroes: A Perspective

  We don’t stay down for long because life is moving and we can’t afford to miss the next big thing...

  Opinion in Culture — by Jay Lowry — on Jul 29, 2007