August 31, 2007 Archive

Sports

• NFL Has An HGH Scandal On Its Hands Beyond Rodney Harrison

  New England Patriots veteran Rodney Harrison will be suspended for admitting to using HGH. The NFL has a big problem.

  News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on Aug 31, 2007

• ESPN And The Big Bang Theory

  The 2007 Cleveland Indians: A New Hope? Hey, ESPN, these "New Kids on the Block" are Hangin' Tough!

  Opinion in Sports — by Chris McVetta — on Aug 31, 2007

• NCAA Football Week 1 Preview

  So, California-Tennessee looks good. And could Central Michigan upset Kansas?

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 31, 2007

Video

• Movie Review: Exiled

  The cinematography and dramatic action set pieces, elevates this film far above the norm.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Aug 31, 2007

• TV Review: HBO's Real Time With Bill Maher Episode #515

  New season of Real Time with Bill Maher gets off to a slow start but has strong finish.

  Review in Video — by Charlie Doherty — on Aug 31, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Eavesdropping and Blackmail

  Kate, Sonny, and Maxie are all caught eavesdropping. Maxie gives Logan an ultimatum.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Aug 31, 2007

• DVD Review: Raise Your Voice

  Imagine Fame riddled with clichés and Hilary Duff.

  Review in Video — by Cara de Pescado — on Aug 31, 2007

• Movie Review: Balls of Fury

  I'm going to Disney World!

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 31, 2007

• Movie Review: War

  A disappointing journey into convoluted non-action.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 31, 2007

• Movie Review: Film Geek

  A movie exclusively for those of us who understand what it means to be a truly dedicated film geek.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 31, 2007

• Movie Review: Buscemi's Interview Hits Paydirt

  Buscemi and Miller spar in an interview that will uncover their darkest secrets.

  Review in Video — by Danny Smooth — on Aug 31, 2007

• Movie Review: Exiled

  It's no Wild Bunch, but it's good enough for genre fans.

  Review in Video — by Daniel J. Stasiewski — on Aug 31, 2007

• Movie Media: Sydney White, Eastern Promises, Aliens vs Predator: Requiem, Right at Your Door, Ten Dead Men, Them, The Assassination of Jesse James by The Coward Robert Ford

  A tasty selection of upcoming films for your perusal.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 31, 2007

• Movie Review: Zodiac

  A thoroughly meticulous film that captures all of the minutiae of investigative police work, warts and all.

  Review in Video — by moviejohn — on Aug 31, 2007

• Movie Review: Death at a Funeral

  Madcap farce with a slow burn build-up.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 31, 2007

• PBS Primetime Programming for The Week of September 2

  What did you do on your summer break? PBS aired shows.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 31, 2007

• DVD Review: Super Friends - The Legendary Super Powers Show: The Complete Series

  This version of the Super Friends isn't so super.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Aug 31, 2007

Books

• Viz’s Naruto Nation Manga Marketing Blitz Begins

  The popular "Shonen Jump" manga series begins an intense schedule of book releases over the next four months.

  Opinion in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Aug 31, 2007

• Book Review: Building Personal Leadership - Inspirational Tools & Techniques for Work & Life by Joe Farcht

  This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to get ahead, either in the corporate world or as an entrepreneur.

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on Aug 31, 2007

• Book Review: The Photoshop Channels Book by Scott Kelby

  Your imaging will never look the same.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 31, 2007

• Book Review: The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell

  “ ‘Not one sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it.’ …’But the sparrow still falls.’”

  Review in Books — by Friend Mouse — on Aug 31, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Britney Spears - "Gimme More"

  Britney comes back with a bang!

  Review in Music — by Dillon Doyle — on Aug 31, 2007

• Indie Round-Up, Live Edition: Second Dan, Gandalf Murphy, Irion Redux

  Tours of the magical mystical musical cosmos, courtsey of Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Aug 31, 2007

• Music Review: Great Lake Swimmers - Ongiara

  Who’d ever thought that Canada could produce such serene indie folk music?

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Aug 31, 2007

• NBC Universal to Cut Ties with iTunes and The Daily Music and Tech News

  NBC Universal cuts ties with iTune, Sony gives up its digital music format and new REM in today's update

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Aug 31, 2007

• Show a Little Faith, There's Magic In the Night

  The no-holds-barred first music video from Bruce Springsteen's long-awaited new album debuts exclusively on Amazon.com this Tuesday.

  News in Music — by Desiree Koh — on Aug 31, 2007

• Music Review: Nigel Kennedy Blue Note Sessions

  Nigel Kennedy's Blue Note Sessions are without a doubt some of the best Jazz I've ever heard in my life.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 31, 2007

• Music Review: Reggae Gold 2007 - Treasures of the Caribbean

  Reggae Gold 2007 is tight as ever, with it’s excellent choice of song sequencing giving the album a rounded feel.

  Review in Music — by Laron Cue — on Aug 31, 2007

• Retro Redux: Command Performances - A Specialty Of Roger Williams

  I guess you could say that early Christians facing the lions were giving a command performance too.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Aug 31, 2007

• The Friday Morning Listen: Bruce Springteen - "Radio Nowhere"

  "Woah! Turn that up!"

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Aug 31, 2007

• Music Review: Patti Scialfa - Play It As It Lays

  You just don't mess with the wife of the Boss.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Aug 31, 2007

• The Curse of Lester Bangs' Influence

  His continuing influence is perhaps the worst thing that ever happened to rock criticism.

  Opinion in Music — by Michael J. West — on Aug 31, 2007

• Music Review: Various Artists - Vee-Jay: The Definitive Collection

  Seminal Chicago blues label gets comprehensive treatment

  Review in Music — by Dave Lifton — on Aug 31, 2007

Politics

• Making Soldiers into Propaganda

  How a pro-war group is exploiting brave Iraq-war veterans to advance its agenda

  Opinion in Politics — by Marcus Alexander Gadson — on Aug 31, 2007

• Abbas Opposes Land-Swap: Does He Want Peace?

  Until the Palestinians agree to a deal, Israeli offers of peace are meaningless.

  Opinion in Politics — by Liam Bailey — on Aug 31, 2007

• Irresponsible Journalism, Militants, and Children

  Just the usual anti-Israeli rhetoric from CNN, just the usual anti-Israeli rhetoric from Hamas.

  Opinion in Politics — by The Obnoxious American — on Aug 31, 2007

• The Problem with Alberto

  The top lawyer in the land didn't defend his rights in Congress and as a result, he is defending himself in the court of public opinion.

  Opinion in Politics — by The Obnoxious American — on Aug 31, 2007

Gaming

• Xbox Live Arcade Review: Streets of Rage 2

  Let us hope this is a sign of an eventual resurrection for the franchise.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 31, 2007

Culture

• Open Mike Write with Jaimz Woolvett, Hamilton, Ontario

  Nat le Gros Monstre discovers what it takes to read at an open mike.

  Opinion in Culture — by Nathalie Vanderheyden — on Aug 31, 2007

• Schadenfreude Capitalism

  What kind of business succeeds only when you fail?

  Opinion in Culture — by Lono — on Aug 31, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Countdown to 165: Weeks 10-11 - Mid-Term Course Change

  Forget the wise choice -- I'm going for the raw numbers! We'll see how foolish it looks next year.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Phillip Winn — on Aug 31, 2007