September 6, 2007 Archive

Politics

• FEC Evasion and the Regulation of Political Committees

  Federal Election Commission rules in favor of DailyKos by not actually responding to the complaint that was filed.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Bambenek — on Sep 06, 2007

• Jews Come Last But Are First To Be Blamed For War

  Howard Jacobson's premise that Jews come last is a tad flawed. They are always first on the anti-war shit list.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Edward Manning — on Sep 06, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Megadeth - That One Night: Live In Buenos Aires

  One of the best thrash metal bands of our time puts out one of the best live records of 2007.

  Review in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Sep 06, 2007

• Luciano Pavarotti Has Died at Age 71 and The Daily Music and Tech News

  Luciano Pavarotti is mourned in his hometown, iPhone users get credit and Zune gets a price cut in today's update.

  News in Music — by Katharine Donelson — on Sep 06, 2007

• Music Review: Joe Cocker - Classic Cocker

  It takes a singular talent to be able to interpret another's work...Joe Cocker is that rare talent.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 06, 2007

• Music Review: Grace Potter and the Nocturnals - This is Somewhere

  Amazing Grace Potter and the Nocturnals release a CD and takes their show on the road.

  Interview in Music — by Nancy Dunham — on Sep 06, 2007

• Music Review: Indie Round-Up - Harris, Foster, Sea Dragons, The States

  Corey Harris always reveals something fundamental about the music of the African diaspora, whether it's blues, soul, Afropop or reggae.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Sep 06, 2007

• Music Review: Matthew Shipp - Piano Vortex

  The piano trio is NOT dead!

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Sep 06, 2007

• Music Review: Wingdom - Reality

  Solid entry of progressive melodic metal.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 06, 2007

• Music Review: Barcelona - Absolutes

  Barcelona captures fleeting emotions and indescribable feelings in their music and lyrics.

  Review in Music — by Betty Wong — on Sep 06, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Various Performers - Norman Granz Presents Improvisation

  No fan of jazz music will want to be without this documentation of some truly great moments in twentieth century jazz.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 06, 2007

• Music Review: Eliksir - Earthly Things

  Eliksir’s voice quite simply is the music on this spectacular album.

  Review in Music — by Gerry Casey — on Sep 06, 2007

• Music Review: Acadien Cajun Band - All Night Long

  These guys are the real thing, and their music is the kind you'd hear in any number of good Cajun dance halls or clubs.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Sep 06, 2007

• Concert Review: Mandy Moore, Live in St. Petersburg, Florida (September 4, 2007)

  While her ambition and talent should be noted, Mandy Moore illustrates that she still needs to work on her live performing skills.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Sep 06, 2007

• Music Review: Celesty - Mortal Mind Creation

  Very good album, except for the lackluster vocal performance.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 06, 2007

• New Album Releases, 9-4-2007: Trojan Country Reggae Box, Patti Scialfa, Ice Cube

  I'm right interested in hearing the ska version of "Tennessee Waltz" and the reggae version of "Stand By Your Man."

  News in Music — by Al Barger — on Sep 06, 2007

Video

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - A New Threat in Town

  Zacchara has PC residents living in fear; Liz and Lucky commit to trying again.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Sep 06, 2007

• HD DVD Review: TMNT

  A second look at an uneven film and stunning HD DVD presentation.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Sep 06, 2007

• Movie Review: Things To Do

  A sweet film characterized by a solid and funny script and some good performances.

  Review in Video — by Lisa McKay — on Sep 06, 2007

• TV Review: Alive Day Memories - Home From Iraq

  A new HBO documentary delves into the notion of an "alive day" and talks to 10 soldiers about theirs.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 06, 2007

• DVD Review: Hetty Wainthropp Investigates: The Complete Collection

  The complete DVD collection of the classic BBC detective show.

  Review in Video — by Scott Deitche — on Sep 06, 2007

• TV Review: Flipping Out - Season One Finale

  Sometimes, mindless reality television is just what the doctor ordered.

  Review in Video — by Katrina — on Sep 06, 2007

• DVD Review: April Fools

  April Fools fooled the hell out of me.

  Review in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Sep 06, 2007

Books

• Book Review: The Eat-Clean Diet - Fast Fat-Loss That Lasts Forever! by Tosca Reno, B.Sc., B.Ed.

  Do not be tricked into thinking this is an easy-to-handle, non-restrictive diet plan!

  Review in Books — by Lynda Lippin — on Sep 06, 2007

• Graphic Novel Review: Graphic Classics: Bram Stoker

  A new edition of illustrated adaptations of the horror master’s works gets released just in time for fall.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Sep 06, 2007

• Book Review: The Revenge of Gaia by James Lovelock

  The man who grasped the nature of Gaia takes her temperature, and finds she has one hell of a fever.

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Sep 06, 2007

• Book Review: Working for the Devil by Lilith Saintcrow

  If Dante Valentine isn’t on your reading list then you’re missing out.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Sep 06, 2007

• Book Review: First Big Crush by Eric Arnold

  Discover the art of wine-making in the hilarious adventures of a man gone wild in a New Zealand vineyard.

  Review in Books — by Marisa DVari — on Sep 06, 2007

• Book Review: Lest Ye Be Judged by David C. Trimble

  An intriguing story of power and politics going head to head.

  Review in Books — by Betty Wong — on Sep 06, 2007

• Book Review: Power Play by Joe Finder

  This is probably the fastest moving and darkest of Finder's novels to date.

  Review in Books — by Mary K. Williams — on Sep 06, 2007

• Book Review: No B.S. Sales Success - The Ultimate No Holds Barred, Kick Butt, Take No Prisoners, Tough and Spirited Guide by Dan Kennedy

  Straightforward and to-the point, this brash book features small business ideas from the man labeled as 'the millionaire maker' by his clients and peers.

  Review in Books — by Tim Enbody — on Sep 06, 2007

Gaming

• Shivering Isles for Xbox 360 Heads to Retail

  The Elder Scrolls expansion hits retail shelves for the Xbox 360 in October.

  News in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Sep 06, 2007

• Xbox 360 Review: NASCAR 08

  How do you get to the finish line at the Indy 500? Practice, practice, practice... and a tighter grip on your controller!

  Review in Gaming — by Michael Jones — on Sep 06, 2007

Sports

• Football Party Tips

  Football season is party season!

  Opinion in Sports — by Marie Jordan — on Sep 06, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Intelligent Design: Is it "Intelligent?"

  Can one reconcile contemporary science with a belief in a humanoid "creator?" Aye, there's the rub.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Elvira Black — on Sep 06, 2007

• Wasting Time at the Gym

  Creating your best body needs to be a strategic, intelligent process. It simply means train smart.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Craig Harper — on Sep 06, 2007

• Video Training Review - Photorealism With Bert Monroy Volume 1 and 2 With Bert Monroy From Lynda.com.

  A great training program for enhancing your graphic arts and illustration skills.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Sep 06, 2007