August 12, 2007 Archive

Politics

• Bulletproof Backpacks? A Sad Commentary of our Times

  Invention begs questions of Second Amendment.

  Opinion in Politics — by Shaun Manley — on Aug 12, 2007

• An Open Letter to the Terrorists

  It's about time we worked with the terrorists, not against them!

  Satire in Politics — by Doug DeLong — on Aug 12, 2007

• Does Equal Protection Under The Law Exist in Louisiana?

  How six black boys in Louisiana are the victims of modern-day lynch mob justice.

  Opinion in Politics — by Marcus Alexander Gadson — on Aug 12, 2007

• Politics: Weird Week Wrap-Up

  The candidates making rounds, making money and making new friends

  News in Politics — by Heloise — on Aug 12, 2007

• Down in the Valley: Villains and Victims in the Mortgage Crisis

  This isn't a banking crisis as some have claimed. It's a responsibility crisis and lessons are being learned.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Aug 12, 2007

• Iowa Straw Poll Results

  The results are in, unofficially at least...

  News in Politics — by RJ Elliott — on Aug 12, 2007

Books

• Book Review: A Few Hints and Clews by Robert Taylor

  Refreshing, moving, compassionate, and in today's hurried, socially disconnected culture, a much-needed love story.

  Review in Books — by Abram Bergen — on Aug 12, 2007

• Book Review: Night Of Knives by Ian C Esslemont

  Ian Esslemont has written a chapter in a story that another author has been spinning...and fits it in seamlessly

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 12, 2007

• Book Review - Complete Photoshop CS3 For Digital Photographers by Colin Smith and Tim Cooper

  Complete Photoshop CS3 For Digital Photographers is a really good book to take you down the road to better photo in no time.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 12, 2007

• Book Review: The New Influencers - A Marketer's Guide to the New Social Media by Paul Gillin

  This book is a great look at the "new media" that blogs and podcasts have created.

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on Aug 12, 2007

• The Early Word: New Books for the Week of August 12, 2007

  Sandra Brown, Suzanne Brockmann, John McCain, Obama, A Young POW's Story, Michael Schumacher, and then some... Okay, so I exaggerate for effect...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Aug 12, 2007

Music

• Music DVD Review: Iron Maiden - Death On The Road

  Iron Maiden's 2003 Dance Of Death world tour for your viewing pleasure.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Aug 12, 2007

• Concert Review: Nickel Creek & Fiona Apple - Charlotte, NC - August 5,2007

  Review in Music — by Robert Burke — on Aug 12, 2007

• Concert Review: Patti Smith At The Showbox, Seattle WA, 8/11/07

  Tonight's Patti Smith concert in Seattle was a transcendent experience on more notes than I can really count here.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Aug 12, 2007

• Music Review: Silverchair — Young Modern

  Silverchair is back and blends the rock sensibilities of their earlier album with the lushness of Diorama, and arrive at one damned fine new album.

  Review in Music — by Michael Jones — on Aug 12, 2007

• Really Really Good: Underground Rock Crusaders

  The greatest post in the galaxy, with news from Rock The Bells, Al Sharpton, UGK, and Hip-Hop blogs!

  Opinion in Music — by Laron Cue — on Aug 12, 2007

• Music Review: Lisa Germano - Lullaby for Liquid Pig

  Hers is a voice from the edge, and it never lets us slip over the precipice.

  Review in Music — by Ray Ellis — on Aug 12, 2007

• Music Review: Colbie Caillat - Coco

  I dedicate this review to the man who inspires me to giggle girlishly, blush sweetly and lust with my grown-up heart.

  Review in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Aug 12, 2007

• R. Kelly and the Slow, Unfortunate Death of R&B

  The state of R&B music is a direct reflection of the state of Black America.

  Opinion in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Aug 12, 2007

Video

• Movie Review: Rush Hour 3

  One was fun, two was cool, three time to flee.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 12, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Sam Schemes, Diane Dances

  Sam is after Lucky, Diane works to discredit Ric's latest witness.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Aug 12, 2007

• Movie Review: Becoming Jane

  Strong performances weakened by a dull script and direction.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 12, 2007

• DVD Review: Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars

  If the world was at all the place it should be this movie would never have been made and those refugee camps would never have existed.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 12, 2007

• Movie Review: Stardust

  A magical new fantasy that delivers the goods.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 12, 2007

• DVD Review: 20 Million Miles to Earth 50th Anniversary Edition

  This undeniable monster classic is colorized for the first time to celebrate this anniversary.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 12, 2007

Tastes

• Central Texas BBQ: Texas Traditional Barbeque in Manor

  If you're on your way from Austin to Houston, take a few minutes and stop here in Manor and give Texas Traditional Barbeque a try.

  Review in Tastes — by Dave Nalle — on Aug 12, 2007

Sports

• Raymond Domenech's Tomfoolery

  This time around his comments went too far.

  Opinion in Sports — by Alessandro Nicolo — on Aug 12, 2007