August 20, 2007 Archive

Gaming

• Wii Virtual Console Releases for August 20, 2007

  The greatest game ever released for the Super Nintendo finally finds a home on the Virtual Console.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Aug 20, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Orphan's Quest by Pat Nelson Childs

  This fantasy novel with a twist is a great beginning for a new author.

  Review in Books — by Anna Creech — on Aug 20, 2007

• Audio Book Review - Rogue Angel: Forbidden City by Alex Archer

  For a Movie In Your Mind check out Rogue Angel: Forbidden City

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 20, 2007

• The Early Word: New Books for the Week of August 19, 2007

  Michael Korda likes Ike, Diane Mott Davidson serves up more food for thought, plus: Amy Bloom, Jacquelyn Mitchard, Raymond Khoury, and Joseph Finder...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Aug 20, 2007

• Book Review: The Mediterrasian Way - A Cookbook and Guide to Health, Weight Loss, and Longevity, Combining the Best Features of Mediterranean and Asian Diets and Lifestyles by Ric Watson and Trudy Thelander

  Live healthily in the modern world using the time-tested cuisines and lifestyles of the Mediterraneans and Asians.

  Review in Books — by Kelly Jad'on — on Aug 20, 2007

• Book Review: Girl Soldier - A Story of Hope for Northern Uganda's Children by Faith J. H. McDonnell and Grace Akallo

  How one woman survived Joseph Kony's reign of terror in Uganda - and what we can do about it.

  Review in Books — by Damian Penny — on Aug 20, 2007

Culture

• The Nest Is Never Empty

  Is “Empty Nest Syndrome" on the decline? Ann Hagman Cardinal muses on the changing face of motherhood.

  Opinion in Culture — by Ann Hagman Cardinal — on Aug 20, 2007

• The Invisible Hipster

  My unsuccessful search for a cultural scapegoat.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jesse Miksic — on Aug 20, 2007

• LX.TV Reviews Johnny Utah's and Works Out at Church Street Boxing, New York

  Discover the best of what's new in New York this week at midtown's newest South West dining sensation and the financial district's fun workout regimen.

  Review in Culture — by LX.TV — on Aug 20, 2007

• Pet-Proof Your Home

  For you all animal lovers, check out this video to learn the essential tips to pet-proof your home.

  Review in Culture — by LX.TV — on Aug 20, 2007

• Theater Review (NYC): Victor Woo: The Average Asian American at the Fringe Festival

  The sheer energy that pours from the stage during the numerous ensemble numbers is a pleasure to take in.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Aug 20, 2007

• The Shanghai Diaries: The Long Flight There

  My wife and I are living for a year in Shanghai, China. Come and join our weekly adventures in the Far East. This week: the long trip there.

  Opinion in Culture — by Mat Brewster — on Aug 20, 2007

• Sitting at Life's Train Station

  You've been given a magic ticket. Your magic ticket will take you to the place of your dreams.

  Opinion in Culture — by Craig Harper — on Aug 20, 2007

• Disassociation Blues

  ... it's not just the unpleasant things that are shut off -- you lose out on everything.

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 20, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Prince - Planet Earth

  Prince puts out a strong album that both recalls and expands on his classic material, but ultimately, struggles to live up to his own legacy.

  Review in Music — by Patrick — on Aug 20, 2007

• Dancing with the Night: The Fabulousness of Fabric

  When the sun sets, and the moon rises, we all get a little primal. Fabric and The Other Side DJ series provides the tunes.

  Opinion in Music — by Ray Ellis — on Aug 20, 2007

• Skype Blame User Reboot for outage and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Skype on its outage, Lily Allen cancels American dates and Pete Doherty gets arrested in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Aug 20, 2007

• Music Review: Aiden - Conviction

  A graceful transition from the realm of horror rock into a darker, more mature sound, Aiden delivers in full.

  Review in Music — by Jerry Rojas — on Aug 20, 2007

• Interview: Sugarland

  Country music duo rides into success with a little help from their friends including superstar Kenny Chesney.

  Interview in Music — by Nancy Dunham — on Aug 20, 2007

• Music Review: Elvis Presley – Viva Las Vegas

  Released to coincide with the 30th anniversary of his death, this compilation illustrates Elvis Presley's magnetism on the Vegas stage.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Aug 20, 2007

• Music Review: Calvin Harris - I Created Disco

  There’s an odd simplicity to Calvin’s music, despite the obvious complexity to his mixing of the many vocal and sound tracks.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Aug 20, 2007

• Music Review: Adema - Kill the Headlights

  Adema attempts a comeback with a new singer.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 20, 2007

• Music Review: Rilo Kiley - Under The Blacklight

  Underage sex? Girls not wearing bras? Porn? Rilo Kiley??

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Aug 20, 2007

• Vanguard Nettwerk Records to Release House Soundtrack

  Some previously unreleased tracks make this collection a keeper.

  News in Music — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Aug 20, 2007

• Music Review: Simon and Garfunkel — Simon and Garfunkel — Live 1969

  Though I wish I'd been there when it took place, Simon and Garfunkel's release of "Simon and Garfunkel - Live 1969" takes me there, magically.

  Review in Music — by Michael Jones — on Aug 20, 2007

• Concert Review: Band of the Week - The Evens

  The Evens played a Syracuse sweatbox on June 26th, but the show was one of the best this reviewer has ever attended.

  Review in Music — by gette — on Aug 20, 2007

• Music Review: Paul Simon - The Essential Paul Simon

  Over 30 years of songwriting goodness.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Aug 20, 2007

Tastes

• The Spanish Civil War

  Or at least the part of it that was fought in the kitchen...

  Opinion in Tastes — by Terence Clarke — on Aug 20, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Can We Get There From Here?

  You, me, the Internet, and the future of humankind.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by John Spivey — on Aug 20, 2007

• Hurricane Dean Struts His Violent Way

  Hurricane Dean is category 4 heading for 5, heading for the Caymans and headed for me.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Howard Dratch — on Aug 20, 2007

Video

• DVD Review: Ray Harryhausen Presents - The Pit and the Pendulum

  Stop motion Poe, in stylish fashion.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 20, 2007

• Box Office Update 8/17-8/19: Superbad Proves to Be, Well, Super Bad! (In a Good Way)

  Looking for August laughs? Superbad delivers!

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 20, 2007

• DVD Review: Mott The Hoople - Under Review

  This DVD is a must buy for Mott the Hoople fans and fans of the early days of glam rock.

  Review in Video — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 20, 2007

• DVD Pick of the Week: Serenity

  A double dip of a fantastic film tops my choices for this week.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 20, 2007

• DVD Review: Hardboiled - Two Disc Ultimate Edition

  A Sam Peckinpah western transported to modern day Hong Kong.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Aug 20, 2007

• DVD Review: Chasing October: A Fan's Crusade

  Chasing October takes the level of a fan beyond fanatic and to a whole new level.

  Review in Video — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 20, 2007

• Dennis Miller: The Ultimate American Failure

  You can't find a person more pathetic than Dennis Miller these days.

  Opinion in Video — by Daryl D — on Aug 20, 2007

• Jeremy Sisto Appears on My Boys!

  Sisto's acting career actually began in Chicago, when he was in the production of Tennessee Williams’ House Not Meant to Stand at the Goodman Theatre.

  News in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on Aug 20, 2007

Politics

• The Man Tipped as Next Aussie Prime Minister 'asked to leave NY strip club'

  How a bad night out at an American lap-dancing club turned into a potential vote winner Down Under

  News in Politics — by the silver surfer — on Aug 20, 2007

• George and the Great Eight: Democrats Debate in Iowa

  Barack Obama leads the Iowa polls going into the latest debate.

  News in Politics — by Heloise — on Aug 20, 2007

Sports

• Zidane and Materazzi: Beavis and Butthead

  Zidane shows he was a ram in a past life and Materazzi cashes in...

  Opinion in Sports — by Alessandro Nicolo — on Aug 20, 2007