September 7, 2007 Archive

Politics

• The Best Kind of Gun Control

  It seems that the second amendment is the one right that isn't quite a right.

  Opinion in Politics — by The Obnoxious American — on Sep 07, 2007

• The Hole Where the Job Drain Goes

  We will be like the poor souls of New Orleans in Katrina's wake, abandoned to our fate.

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Sep 07, 2007

Culture

• Religious Strife

  Really the whole thing is just a myth.

  Opinion in Culture — by Terence Clarke — on Sep 07, 2007

• Preparing Yourself For Home Improvement

  Be ready for home improvement before your house needs improving.

  Opinion in Culture — by Marie Jordan — on Sep 07, 2007

• The Road to Self-Help: Freak University (Part One)

  It's 7:45 on Saturday morning and I am doing my best to stay in my current state of being -- unconscious, hung-over, stationary, comfortable, horizontal.

  Opinion in Culture — by Craig Harper — on Sep 07, 2007

• Attics: No Longer Just for Storage

  Turn your attic into something new!

  Opinion in Culture — by Marie Jordan — on Sep 07, 2007

• One Minute Astrology: Love And Money - What's Your Currency?

  AKA why George Clooney does not appeal to Elsa...

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Sep 07, 2007

Music

• Michael Jackson: Most Overrated Musical Act Ever

  Michael Jackson has mistakenly been given the title of "musical genius."

  Opinion in Music — by Daryl D — on Sep 07, 2007

• Music Review: The Deadly Syndrome — The Ortolan

  The Deadly Syndrome’s debut album features a fun mix of eclectic sounds fresh from Los Angeles.

  Review in Music — by writnkitten — on Sep 07, 2007

• Will the Meek Inherit at Last?

  Two films will tell pop's strangest story; forget Phil Spector and meet Joe Meek.

  News in Music — by Colin Ricketts — on Sep 07, 2007

• Music Review: Band of the Week Dying to Know - The Obvious

  Ten tracks of a blend of hard rock and alternative metal that is loud and bold while still being melodious and intricate.

  Review in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Sep 07, 2007

• The Friday Morning Listen: David Bowie - Reality

  It's fashion week, people!!

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Sep 07, 2007

• Music Review: Lou Reed & The zeitkratzer ensemble Metal Machine Music

  Leave aside your preconceptions of what you think music should be, and take a step into the new and dangerous...

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 07, 2007

• One Track Mind: Robert Cray "Midnight Stroll"

  Cray has the top down and Howlin' Wolf on the radio.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Sep 07, 2007

Video

• DVD Review: The Darwin Awards

  A fictionalization of the accounts of award-winners.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Sep 07, 2007

• DVD Review: Grey’s Anatomy - Season Three Seriously Extended

  A seriously good DVD set

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Sep 07, 2007

• Movie Review: Stardust

  It’s been a while since a real fairytale has hit theaters and Stardust is a creatively crazy one.

  Review in Video — by moviejohn — on Sep 07, 2007

• Movie Media: 3:10 to Yuma Charity Auction, Plus: Stephen King's The Mist, Lust Caution, I'm Not There, Reservation Road, Grace is Gone, Fierce People, Saw IV, Moving McAllister, The Comebacks, Run Fat Boy Run, Mother of Tears

  The latest and greatest, stuffed to the gills with pretty pictures and moving images.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 07, 2007

• Degrassi: The Next Generation Wins Its Second Teen Choice Award

  Canada's gem wins a surfboard.

  News in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Sep 07, 2007

• PBS Primetime Programming for The Week of September 9

  Should there be a new Quest? You and PBS can decide together.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 07, 2007

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: 3:10 to Yuma, Shoot 'Em Up

  A weak weekend seeks to reverse its history.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 07, 2007

Gaming

• X07: Assassin's Creed Impressions

  A quick review of the walkthrough we got at X07

  News in Gaming — by Jason Westhaver — on Sep 07, 2007

Tastes

• What's Next in Chocolate? Perhaps Singles Chocolate Salons

  Can you imagine the love in the room with a bite of dark chocolate and a glass of wine?

  Opinion in Tastes — by TasteTV — on Sep 07, 2007

Books

• Violin, My Muse

  The violin has stirred my imagination and unleashed my creativity in ways I never experienced before.

  Opinion in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Sep 07, 2007

• Book Review: Birthday Snow by Kim Messinger & Michael LaLumiere

  Will there be snow on Daniel's birthday?

  Review in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Sep 07, 2007

• Book Review: The Girlz Guide To Building Wealth... And Men Like It Too by Maya Galletta, Aaron Cohen, Polly McCormick and Mike McCormick, and LifeSuccess Publishing

  Easy to read, filled with useful information, and encouraging - exactly what a Girlz Guide to Wealth Building should be!

  Review in Books — by Lynda Lippin — on Sep 07, 2007

• Book Review: Illuminated by Matt Bronleewe

  Gutenberg's Bible, hidden messages, and secret societies. What's not to like?

  Review in Books — by Warren Kelly — on Sep 07, 2007

• Book Review: No Experts Needed - The Meaning of Life According to You! by Louise Lewis

  Deeply moving, interesting, and easy to read, No Experts Needed reinforces the basic goodness that is inherent in all human beings.

  Review in Books — by Lynda Lippin — on Sep 07, 2007

Sports

• NCAA Football Week 2 Preview

  The Battle of Texas could come down to the TCU Horned Frogs and the UT Longhorns.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Sep 07, 2007

• Terrell Owens Likes Donovan McNabb As Much As Cristiano Ronaldo Likes Paid Sex

  Also Batting Around: The Big Tilde is Mr. August, Laurence Maroney isn't Mr. Kool-Aid, and Joe Paterno is Mr. Magoo.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Sep 07, 2007

• Knock Knock, Who's There? Canada Dominates Summit Series

  The Summit Series between two hockey titans has me flicking channels.

  Opinion in Sports — by Alessandro Nicolo — on Sep 07, 2007