August 26, 2007 Archive

Tastes

• TasteTV San Francisco Chocolate Salon 2007 Awards Announced

  The TasteTV Chocolate Tasting Panel presented awards in categories such as Best Dark Chocolate and Most Luxurious Chocolate Experience.

  News in Tastes — by TasteTV — on Aug 26, 2007

• Dutchess County Fair 2007: A Journey Into Food

  The reason for the fair: FOOD!

  Review in Tastes — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 26, 2007

• Product Review: SWILL Wine Tasting and Club Starter Kit

  Want to throw a wine tasting party? Check out this handy kit.

  Review in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Aug 26, 2007

Video

• Flavor Of Love 2's Buckwild Needs A Reality Check, Not A Show

  The more we see of soul sista Buckwild -- not Becky Johnson -- the more people won't know what's real.

  Opinion in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Aug 26, 2007

• Short Film Shade Educates Audiences About Rare Disease

  A short film educates viewers about the challenges faced by those with this rare genetic disease.

  News in Video — by William Lambers — on Aug 26, 2007

• Movie Review: Illegal Tender

  Not a terribly good title, but a terribly entertaining movie.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 26, 2007

• DVD Review: Popeye the Sailor - Volume One

  These Popeye cartoons are strong to the finish.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Aug 26, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Noah and Eli Rocked the House

  Who Killed Rock 'n' Roll? Certainly not Dr. Noah Drake, Eli Love, or Rick Springfield, who performed the song on Friday's GH.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Aug 26, 2007

• Movie Review: Resurrecting the Champ

  A tale of a journalist seeking his big break, overshadowed by his subject.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 26, 2007

• HD DVD Review: Children of Men

  Potential upon loads of potential that is never capitalized on.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 26, 2007

• What Can Bran Do For You?

  Post cereal redefines "regular" advertising by shoving it down our throats, quite literally.

  Opinion in Video — by Geeves — on Aug 26, 2007

• The Rock of Love Girls vs. The Flavor of Love Girls: Desperation, Money, and Fame

  They talk the talk and hug the poles, but are they true rock chicks?

  Opinion in Video — by Carole McDonnell — on Aug 26, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Jeremy Enigk - The Missing Link

  Filling time between albums with an overgrown EP such as this should always be so enjoyable.

  Review in Music — by Tom Johnson — on Aug 26, 2007

• Music Review: DaHv - "Suburbia Disturbia"

  What if Eminem had been born into more favorable circumstances, would his music have been different?

  Review in Music — by Mike Johnston — on Aug 26, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Paul Rodgers - Live In Glasgow

  Paul Rodgers opens up the Free vaults for last year's tour.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Aug 26, 2007

• Interview: T.I. Speaks About ScreamFest, His Album, and His Movie

  Hip hop's undisputed king shares his thoughts about Screamfest, American Gangster, T.I. vs. T.I.P, and more.

  Interview in Music — by Nancy Dunham — on Aug 26, 2007

• Music Review: Paul McCartney - Live At The iTunes Festival: Paul McCartney

  Available only at iTunes, this live EP gives a magnificent glimpse into what must have been an extraordinary performance by Paul McCartney.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Aug 26, 2007

Books

• Book Review: The Navigator by Clive Cussler and Paul Kemprecos

  Austin and Zavala are drawn into the search for The Navigator, a stolen Phonecian sculpture, which could point the way to King Solomon's mines.

  Review in Books — by Megalith — on Aug 26, 2007

• Book Review: The Wine Bible by Karen MacNeil

  Keen to learn more about wine?

  Review in Books — by Marisa DVari — on Aug 26, 2007

• Comic Book Review: DC Comics' 52, Week 41

  52, a weekly DC Comics series. This week, starring Renee Montoya, Ralph Dibny, Adam Strange and Starfire.

  Review in Books — by Vichus Smith — on Aug 26, 2007

• Book Review: The Missing Locket by Mary Cunningham

  Cobweb-filled attics, time-travel, ghosts, and two very adventurous young sleuths are the mix of this novel that middle readers will love.

  Review in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Aug 26, 2007

• Graphic Novel Review: The Architect by Mike Baron and Andie Tong

  A review of the new graphic novel by Mike Baron and Andie Tong.

  Review in Books — by Dan Traeger — on Aug 26, 2007

Sports

• Welcome to the SportSphere

  A weekly discussion about whatever us sports writers feel like discussing.

  Opinion in Sports — by Geeves — on Aug 26, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Old School Dieting--Eat Less to Lose More!

  Can a big girl really lose weight happily while eating less food?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Lynda Lippin — on Aug 26, 2007

• Help Wanted: The Galaxy Zoo Needs You

  Universities put out the call for amateur astronomers.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Dirk Hanson — on Aug 26, 2007

Culture

• One Minute Astrology: Eating Trends With Saturn In Virgo

  Saturn enters Virgo September, 2007 - the collective goes on health kick.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Aug 26, 2007

• The Sweep of A Delicate Toe: The Story of Comme il Faut Shoes

  Two women -- with feet that once hurt them badly -- design and sell the most elegant dance shoes in the world.

  Opinion in Culture — by Terence Clarke — on Aug 26, 2007

• One Minute Astrology: Health and Diet

  Saturn in Virgo and trends in the collective...

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Aug 26, 2007

• Interview: Kwame Jackson - Real Estate Entrepreneur and Professional Speaker (of Apprentice Fame)

  Kwame Jackson reflects on life, the Apprentice experience, and race in America.

  Interview in Culture — by Clayton Perry — on Aug 26, 2007

• Zippo Lighters Under Fire?

  The Zippo is under siege by the forces of homogenization.

  Satire in Culture — by Ray Ellis — on Aug 26, 2007

Politics

• Strengthening the Case for Torture

  Does Michael Levin make a convincing argument for torture, or are his ideas fantastically off-beam?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dr Dreadful — on Aug 26, 2007