August 23, 2007 Archive

Video

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: War, The Nanny Diaries, Mr. Bean's Holiday, Resurrecting the Champ, Illegal Tender

  The dog days are upon us. Cheer up with a day at the movies!

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 23, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Noah Loses Voice, Sam's Schemes Continue

  Noah is set to take the stage, but his voice isn't. Sam's schemes are about to backfire.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Aug 23, 2007

• HD DVD Review: Space Cowboys

  A surprising success on the format, filled with great video and audio.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 23, 2007

• Want To Be On A Reality Show? Tips from a Casting Director

  Inside tips from a reality show casting director.

  Interview in Video — by RealityWanted — on Aug 23, 2007

• DVD Review: Unaccompanied Minors

  Unaccompanied Minors is hilarious and enjoyable. It is mostly about friendship and is definitely worth watching with a group of friends.

  Review in Video — by Betty Wong — on Aug 23, 2007

• Sci-Fi Channel Premiere Review: Solar Attack

  Cold War fears, nukes, sun explosions, and awful science make this a lost cause.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 23, 2007

• Casting Call: Sand Blasters Rookie Search Casting on the Travel Channel

  You can be the first Sand Blasters Rookie!

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Aug 23, 2007

• Movie Review: Resurrecting the Champ

  A boxing movie/tale of redemption that showcases Samuel L. Jackson's acting range.

  Review in Video — by Gerald Wright — on Aug 23, 2007

• HD DVD Review: The Hitcher

  How many dumb teenagers are left for horror villains to kill now?

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 23, 2007

Sports

• Detroit Lions Drummond To A Different Beat

  On deck: Heinze goes overseas. In the hole: The father of Canada plays shortstop.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 23, 2007

Tastes

• Construct the Ultimate Wine Cellar

  This week learn some expert tips everyone should consider to suitably house everything in a personal wine collection.

  Opinion in Tastes — by LX.TV — on Aug 23, 2007

• Sink Your Teeth into Some Steak at Porter House, New York City

  Discover the best new place to dine in New York this week at Porter House in the Time Warner Center.

  Review in Tastes — by LX.TV — on Aug 23, 2007

• The Great Cafés: Cafe Tortoni, Buenos Aires

  You can find in this café the entire city of Buenos Aires...

  Opinion in Tastes — by Terence Clarke — on Aug 23, 2007

Culture

• Taking A Leap In The Dark

  I'd rather feel something uncomfortable than feel nothing at all, because what's life if you don't feel?

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 23, 2007

• Theater Review (Los Angeles): Cesar & Ruben at NoHo Art Center

  Ed Begley Jr. revives his 2003 musical about Chavez and Salazar in a production that integrates numerous forms.

  Review in Culture — by Cristofer Gross — on Aug 23, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Video Training Review - Adobe Photoshop CS3: Layer Essentials With Matt Kloskowski From NAPP

  Adobe Photoshop CS3: Layer Essentials takes your skills to the next level and will have you working like a pro.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 23, 2007

• Interview: Author Robert Ferguson, Creator of the "Food Lover's Fat-Loss System"

  Performance nutritionist and motivational weight loss coach, Robert Ferguson, tells how he created the "Food Lover's Fat-Loss System."

  Interview in Sci/Tech — by Kelly Jad'on — on Aug 23, 2007

• Gateway Tablet PC rocks

  Functional Tablet PC is works for adults, mobile business people, students, teachers -- almost anyone would benefit from this PC.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by MaryAnna Clemons — on Aug 23, 2007

Music

• Interview: Christian McBride - The Man Behind The Music

  An artist who needs no introduction, Christian McBride, who is clearly en route to becoming a household name, is busy as ever.

  Interview in Music — by Katrina-Kasey Wheeler — on Aug 23, 2007

• Music Review: Pharoahe Monche - Desire Listening Party At 33Third

  33Third have hosted Ghostface Killah, La Coka Nostra, Chino XL, Defari, Common, DJ Muggs, Sick Jacken, and Pharoahe Monch!

  Review in Music — by Laron Cue — on Aug 23, 2007

• Music Review: Talib Kweli - Eardrum

  Yes, it's really that good.

  Review in Music — by Jose Vilson — on Aug 23, 2007

• Music Review: Indie Round-Up - Irion, Robustelli, Americana Compilation, Wells

  Irion speaks the pop language without using pop formulas, while Robustelli bops and shivers like the best classic jazz-funk.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Aug 23, 2007

• Music Review: Hate In The Box - Sunday Best

  A new indy band worth a listen.

  Review in Music — by Mike Johnston — on Aug 23, 2007

• Google May Bid in FCC Auction and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Google on the wireless spectrum hunt, Missing Elvis gun found and Pete Doherty in more trouble in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Aug 23, 2007

• Music Review: Lori McKenna - Unglamorous

  Can songs change the society they're born in? I think so.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Aug 23, 2007

• Music Review: MINK

  MINK has a very unique sound and will be the next big thing in music.

  Review in Music — by Betty Wong — on Aug 23, 2007

• Concert Review: Wu-Tang Clan, August 22nd, 2007 Red Rocks, Morrison, Colorado

  The Wu-Tang clan perform for the first time at Colorodo's historic Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

  Review in Music — by Brandon Daviet — on Aug 23, 2007

• The Rockologist: Revisiting The Young Rascals (Or Was That The Rascals?)

  In which your Rockologist re-embraces his Young Rascals. No, not those Young Rascals. I meant the band, silly.

  Opinion in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Aug 23, 2007

• Retro Redux: The Incomparable Erroll Garner

  His distinctive grunts and groans, combined with his equally special playing style, helped make his music instantly identifiable to fans.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Aug 23, 2007

• New Album Releases, 8-21-2007: Vee Jay Box Set, Ronnie and the Del MCoury Band, Travis Tritt Scheduled for Camp Mimi

  You gotta love the Del MCoury band playing Dylan's "Man Gave Names to All the Animals."

  News in Music — by Al Barger — on Aug 23, 2007

• Music Review: Onslaught, Human Zoo, Lillian Axe, Monster in the Machine, and Nick Oliveri and the Mondo Generator

  Check out Marty's Musical Meltdown for a another batch of hard edged reviews.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Aug 23, 2007

Politics

• Why Has Congress Failed Americans?

  The Constitution gives us a legal way to correct the uncontrollable imbalance in the government today. We need only call for it.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joel S. Hirschhorn — on Aug 23, 2007

• Palestinian Suffering: We Caused It. Let's Fix It

  The UN should intervene in Palestine. Now.

  Opinion in Politics — by Liam Bailey — on Aug 23, 2007

• Cutting Taxes or Rethinking Taxes - The NTU vs. the Gas Tax

  The NTU says don't increase the federal gas tax, but they lack vision and miss the potential to rethink how we do taxes.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Aug 23, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Lost in Translation: How Men and Women Can Understand Each Other by Dr. Steve Stephens

  Covers the differences in how men and women think, communicate and interpret each other’s words and actions.

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on Aug 23, 2007

• Comic Review: Booster Gold #1

  A second-tier DC superhero gets an amusing new series in the aftermath of 52.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Aug 23, 2007

• Book Review: The Power of Acknowledgment by Judith W. Umlas

  A valuable resource for people looking for a way to make a difference in the world.

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on Aug 23, 2007

• Book Review: The House of Mondavi: The Rise and Fall of an American Wine Dynasty by Julia Flynn Siler

  A new exposé reveals what built a wine empire and undermined a family business.

  Review in Books — by Lisa Albers — on Aug 23, 2007

• Book Review: Worldweavers: Gift of the Unmage by Alma Alexander

  First in a new trilogy, this book lays the scene for some great adventure.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Aug 23, 2007

• An Interview With George Shuman, Author of Last Breath, Part One

  "... I can’t imagine myself looking up psychics in the yellow pages if I was in a slump over clues."

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Aug 23, 2007

• Book Review: Discovering Da Vinci's Daughter by Derek Bair

  A unique and unexpectedly interesting book that unveils hidden images - literally - in Da Vinci's paintings.

  Review in Books — by Scott Deitche — on Aug 23, 2007

• Book Review: Becoming Jane - The Wit and Wisdom of Jane Austen by Anne Newgarden

  A collection of quotes from the published writings and personal letters of the classic author.

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on Aug 23, 2007

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Review: Madden NFL 08

  Wii love it, but there is room for improvement!

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Aug 23, 2007