August 16, 2007 Archive

Sci/Tech

• Yet Another Shake-up In Evolutionary Theory

  Is evolution fact or a theory? Can it be both?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by David Flanagan — on Aug 16, 2007

• Don't Let Your GPS Murder You

  To some, a GPS navigation system can be a blessing. However, if one used a GPS without common sense, it could be a nightmare waiting to happen.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Daryl D — on Aug 16, 2007

Video

• DVD Review: Hard Boiled Ultimate Edition

  One of the greatest action movies on John Woo's resume lands a solid DVD release in the States.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 16, 2007

• DVD Review: Classic Game Room: The Rise and Fall of the Internet's Greatest Video Game Review Show

  A lighthearted look at a tongue-in-cheek video game review show.

  Review in Video — by Damian Penny — on Aug 16, 2007

• DVD Review: This Old Cub

  If you are a baseball fan or are tired of Barry Bonds trying to justify his records, then This Old Cub is a must have.

  Review in Video — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 16, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - The Jury is Back

  Robin and Patrick fret over a pregnancy test and the jury comes back in Jason's trial.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Aug 16, 2007

• Movie Review: High School Musical 2 Tries Too Hard To Recapture The Magic

  High School Musical 2 tries a bit too hard to capture the magic of the first movie.

  Review in Video — by David Flanagan — on Aug 16, 2007

• DVD Review: Wild Hogs

  Hardly wild.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 16, 2007

Culture

• Three Women of Tango

  Some seek unhappiness in love.

  Opinion in Culture — by Terence Clarke — on Aug 16, 2007

• A Slice of Spa Heaven in Chicago

  Treat those tired tootsies well, darling, and indulge in the heaven that is Havana Nights Spa.

  Review in Culture — by Lisa Alvarado — on Aug 16, 2007

• Goal-Setting for Dummies

  Don't let someone else tell you what your goals should be. I see this all the time and I hate it.

  Opinion in Culture — by Craig Harper — on Aug 16, 2007

Books

• Pulp Pages: Bruno Fischer - "Smile, Corpse, Smile!"

  Boy meets corpse, boy loses corpse... "I had never seen anything so unutterably lovely, and perhaps it was her loveliness that was so terrifying."

  Review in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Aug 16, 2007

• Book Review: Life's a Ball with Billy the Baseball by Mark Cervasio

  A fun-filled book for young readers and older fans who want to share their love of America's greatest sport.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Aug 16, 2007

• Book Review - Creating Characters: Let Them Whisper Their Secrets by Marisa D'Vari

  Written for writers who want to add depth to their stories by adding depth to their characters.

  Review in Books — by Eric Friesen — on Aug 16, 2007

• Book Review: Fanged & Fabulous by Michelle Rowen

  Sarah Dearly, Slayer of Slayers, is neck-deep in vampire lovers and vampire hunters and running for her unlife.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Aug 16, 2007

• Book Review: The Island at the Center of the World by Russell Shorto

  Had things gone differently, we’d be having more Dutch treats.

  Review in Books — by Terence Clarke — on Aug 16, 2007

• Book Review: Pale Horse Coming by Stephen Hunter

  This is a great modern-day hell-for-leather Western novel set in the 1950s deep South.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Aug 16, 2007

• Book Review: The Lost Art of Keeping Secrets by Eva Rice

  A story so brilliantly told I could not put it down until I had turned the last page.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Aug 16, 2007

• Book Review: Not a Happy Camper by Mindy Schneider

  Thirteen is a backwoods place, a make-do place, where you find your own amusement. Like Mindy Schneider's summer camp.

  Review in Books — by Bonnie — on Aug 16, 2007

Politics

• Who's Really Naive and Irresponsible?

  In light of his recent comments on Pakistan and meeting with bad leaders, is Obama too green for the Presidency?

  Opinion in Politics — by Marcus Alexander Gadson — on Aug 16, 2007

• Sunny Brook Greentree and Global Warming

  We’re here today with Sunny Brook Greentree, the all-knowing environmental guru who answers questions about the state of our planet.

  Satire in Politics — by Abel Keogh — on Aug 16, 2007

Music

• Candlelit Elvis Presley Vigil and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Elvis Presley candlelit vigil, new wikipedia scanner and Jimmy Eat World's track list in today's music and tech news update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Aug 16, 2007

• The Waiting Is Almost Over: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band to Release Magic on October 2

  The long-awaited E Street album is on the horizon.

  News in Music — by Lisa McKay — on Aug 16, 2007

• Music Review: Velvet Revolver - Libertad

  Velvet Revolver has evolved from an incarnation of Gun n' Roses and Stone Temple Pilots into a band called Velvet Revolver. That is Libertad.

  Review in Music — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 16, 2007

• Music Review: David Dondero - Simple Love

  David Dondero's latest album features authentic songwriting that is so real, the music hurts.

  Review in Music — by Artifact — on Aug 16, 2007

• Music Review: Mofongo - Tumbao

  A welcome expression of individuality.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 16, 2007

• Interview: Blogcritic & Singer Songwriter Aaron McMullan

  But that’s all we have, isn’t it, is our experience. It’s all we have to draw from.

  Interview in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 16, 2007

• Concert Review: Nickel Creek Brings the Hoedown to Manhattan

  Why this ridiculously talented bunch of alt-bluegrass prodigies should NOT be doing a farewell tour

  Review in Music — by Holly Hughes — on Aug 16, 2007

• Music Review: Kelly Clarkson - My December

  Leaving the pop music safety net means Kelly Clarkson obviously has money in the bank. Right?

  Review in Music — by Matthew Milam — on Aug 16, 2007

• Music Review: Fauxliage - Fauxliage

  Delerium pairs with Leigh Nash for a full length record, much in the vein of their previous work.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Aug 16, 2007

• Music Review: Portugal. The Man - Church Mouth

  Portugal. The Man's sophomore effort from Fearless Records successfully combines pop and progressive rock.

  Review in Music — by Kory Lanphear — on Aug 16, 2007

• Music Review: Pietro Tonolo - Your Songs: The Music of Elton John

  Elton John's music takes a trip through jazz-land.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Aug 16, 2007

• Music Review: The End - Elementary

  I guarantee The End is merely beginning.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 16, 2007

• Foxy Brown Leaves Def Jam For Koch Records

  Def Jam probably didn't give her weave insurance.

  News in Music — by Matthew Milam — on Aug 16, 2007

• Jazz Workshop: The '90s and "Smooth Jazz"

  What's up with 'em, anyway?

  Opinion in Music — by Michael J. West — on Aug 16, 2007

Sports

• The Thoughtful Fool's Off-Season Recap

  Wherein I discover the off-season is best researched via the police blotter.

  News in Sports — by David Mazzotta — on Aug 16, 2007