August 24, 2007 Archive

Politics

• The Mutiny Of The Marionettes

  Only in the United States does the delusion that America is the only world leader remain alive.

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Aug 24, 2007

• Satire: The Rove Ultimatum

  He’ll be the perfect political killing machine. Efficient, quick, and totally without conscience.

  Satire in Politics — by Chancelucky — on Aug 24, 2007

• Part I: Sitting Guard at the Gate - Terror Returns to Ma'aleh Levona as the Régime Loses Its Focus

  When evil rules, only terror can result. As the government sinks into evil, terror returns to haunt us...

  News in Politics — by Ruvy — on Aug 24, 2007

Music

• Music Review: The New Pornographers - Challengers

  Bold new step for popular indie band.

  Review in Music — by Dave Lifton — on Aug 24, 2007

• Music Review: Curtis Stigers - Real Emotional

  Although his teen years were spent in rock music and blues, Curtis Stigers seems to have found a home in jazz.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Aug 24, 2007

• Music Review: Ian & Sylvia and Mimi & Richard Fariña - Vanguard Visionaries

  Two releases capture two legendary folk duos at their peaks.

  Review in Music — by Bill Sherman — on Aug 24, 2007

• Sony's Environmentally Friendly Battery and The Daily Music and Tech News Update

  Sony's prototype battery, Apple's European iPhone deals and The Faint head to the studio into today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Aug 24, 2007

• The Friday Morning Listen: The Nels Cline Singers - Draw Breath

  Ode to a cool small town.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Aug 24, 2007

• Music Review: Various Artists - Chasing the Sun: The Greatest Songs of Summer

  Purchase this set and be the envy of the neighborhood!

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Aug 24, 2007

• Podcast: Interview with Cakewalk CEO Greg Hendershott

  An interview that tracks home music recording's progress--and it's come a long way in twenty years.

  Interview in Music — by Ed Driscoll — on Aug 24, 2007

Sports

• Death of the Sports Role Model?

  The Michael Vick case may end the era in which athletes are viewed as role models. Hopefully not.

  Opinion in Sports — by Brian McClellan — on Aug 24, 2007

Video

• DVD Review: The Queen

  The Queen is a great film. The special features are not.

  Review in Video — by Alyse Wax — on Aug 24, 2007

• Casting Call: New NBC Game Show Now Casting

  We're casting a brand new game show... you know you want to play.

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Aug 24, 2007

• DVD Review: manstrokewoman: The Complete First Series

  A new British sketch show hops across the pond.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 24, 2007

• TV Review: General Hospital: Night Shift - "Mother's Day"

  By the hand of the angel of darkness, tragedy strikes.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Aug 24, 2007

• PBS Primetime Programming for The Week of August 26

  The summer is over... let's shed a tear.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 24, 2007

• DVD Review: Popeye The Sailor Volume 1: 1933-1938

  A treasure trove of rare cartoons, packed with bonus features, makes a case for Popeye being one of the finest toons of all time.

  Review in Video — by Nik Dirga — on Aug 24, 2007

• DVD Review: Doctor Strange

  Fans of the previous Marvel films, animation based on comics or the supernatural will enjoy this film.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Aug 24, 2007

• Movie Media: The Last Winter, Balls of Fury, Dragon Wars, The Strangers, Harold & Kumar 2, Saw IV, The Kingdom, Death Sentence

  Tantalizing teasers for sights to come.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 24, 2007

Culture

• A Letter to My Favorite Hollywood Party Girls

  Call me so we can catch up!

  Satire in Culture — by Jerry Rojas — on Aug 24, 2007

• Have Catholics Found Their Heaven On Earth?

  The King of Pizza builds his Catholic utopia.

  Opinion in Culture — by Doug DeLong — on Aug 24, 2007

Books

• Book Review: The Healthy Dead by Steven Erikson

  The logic of hiring incredibly evil men to save your city from an excess of "goodness" is inescapable.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 24, 2007

• Book Review: Santeria Garments and Altars - Speaking Without a Voice (Folk Art & Artists Series)

  Altars that speak, altars that heal. 'Santeria Altars' reveals the connection to the Source made physical.

  Review in Books — by Lisa Alvarado — on Aug 24, 2007

• The Best Novel You Likely Never Heard Of

  It would be a crime against the cosmos if this novel were lost to posterity.

  Opinion in Books — by Paul Levinson — on Aug 24, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Video Training Review: Adobe Photoshop CS3: Channels With Cory Barker From NAPP

  Adobe Photoshop CS3: Channels will take your skills to the next level and have you really working like a pro.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 24, 2007

• The Parable of the Fat Kid

  Once upon a time there was a kid. A kid who loved to eat. Not unlike many kids, really.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Craig Harper — on Aug 24, 2007