September 21, 2007 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Applebee's America - How Successful Political, Business, and Religious Leaders Connect with the New American Community by Ron Fournier, Douglas B. Sosnik, and Matthew J. Dowd

  What do you get when you mix an Applebee's® restaurant with base polling?

  Review in Books — by James O'Neil — on Sep 21, 2007

• Book Review: The Christmas Angel, by Mary Jean Kelso

  A Christmas tale of friendship and hope along the Oregon Trail.

  Review in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Sep 21, 2007

• Book Review: Just Jane - A Novel of Jane Austen's Life by Nancy Moser

  This bio-novel of Jane Austen’s life tells as close to her real story as possible.

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on Sep 21, 2007

• Interview: Andrea Sisco, co-founder of Armchair Interviews

  Print review publications are declining, but online review sites are thriving!

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Sep 21, 2007

• Book Review: Bridge of Sighs by Richard Russo

  "Had some internal switch broken, slipping his emotions off their tether? If so, why sorrow? Why not joy? He had no inexplicable attacks of that."

  Review in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Sep 21, 2007

Sports

• Barry Bonds Won't Be A Giant In 2008

  After 15 seasons, the Giants decided to part ways with their as much famous as infamous slugger.

  News in Sports — by Benjamin Cossel — on Sep 21, 2007

• NCAA Football Week 4 Preview

  Could Tulsa upset Oklahoma? Could ECU slow down WVU? Could Notre Dame ... um, win?

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Sep 21, 2007

• A Baseball Blogger’s Day Off (At Jacobs Field)

  Master Yoda on the Cleveland Indians: "Judge me by my size, do you? Size matters not. Soon see, will you!"

  Opinion in Sports — by Chris McVetta — on Sep 21, 2007

• RJ's NFL Picks, Week Three

  You can pick your friends, and you can pick your nose, but you can't beat these picks, because they're nothing to sneeze at! (Also, I'm a dork.)

  News in Sports — by RJ Elliott — on Sep 21, 2007

• Donovan McNabb Took the Race Bait

  And another counterproductive discussion on race ensues.

  Opinion in Sports — by Brian McClellan — on Sep 21, 2007

• Donovan McNabb: Shut Up or Get the Hell Out

  Read an interesting perspective about the McNabb controversy from the perspective of a deaf man - who has worked "extra" to get through life.

  Opinion in Sports — by Paotie — on Sep 21, 2007

Music

• Music DVD Review: Dream Theater - Images and Words: Live In Tokyo

  Dream Theater show early signs of stardom with this 1993 tour.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Sep 21, 2007

• Music Review: Billie Holiday Lady Day: The Master Takes And Singles

  Lady Day: The Master Takes And Singles is one of the best tributes to Billie Holiday that I've heard and seen yet.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 21, 2007

• Music Review: Joe Bonamassa -- Sloe Gin

  Thanks to Joan, EO, Dawn Olsen, Saleski, Duke, A.L. Harper, Sir Mary, Suss, and my entire BC Community...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Sep 21, 2007

• Music Review: Indie Round-Up - Sam Baker, Peter Himmelman

  Peter Himmelman's musical impression of a pompous "rock god" makes Spinal Tap seem tame.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Sep 21, 2007

• Music Review: Stevie Wonder Live in Boston - Sept. 20, 2007

  His first tour in more than a decade highlights classic songs.

  Review in Music — by John Reed — on Sep 21, 2007

• Satire: Neil Young Returns to St. Louis; Fans Secure Second Mortgages to Buy Tickets

  Bring the dough...or a Sherpa

  Satire in Music — by Eric Dennis — on Sep 21, 2007

• Music Review: Stace England & The Salt Kings - Salt Sex Slaves

  Stace England has created another excellent song cycle about the history of his home state of Illinois

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 21, 2007

• The Friday Morning Listen: Greg Brown - Yellow Dog

  Giving "community" a voice.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Sep 21, 2007

• Vinyl Tap: Thunderclap Newman - Hollywood Dream

  Thunderclap Newman may be a one album wonder, but what a wonder, and what an album.

  Review in Music — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Sep 21, 2007

• One Track Mind: Chris Rea "Texas"

  Chris Rea has a one track mind when it comes to "Texas."

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Sep 21, 2007

• The Rockologist: An Open Letter To Neil Young

  You know I love you, Neil, but what's up with those damned ticket prices?

  Opinion in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Sep 21, 2007

Video

• TV Review: Prison Break Confidential

  Violence, treachery, corruption? You're in the right place.

  Review in Video — by Brad Laidman — on Sep 21, 2007

• TV Review: General Hospital: The Night Shift - "Fools in Love"

  "Sex is better than BBQ potato chips and orange soda." -- Damian Spinelli

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Sep 21, 2007

• HD DVD Review: 300

  This is the perfect home media experience.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Sep 21, 2007

• Short Film Festival Tropfest@Tribeca to Screen on September 23 in New York

  Sixteen short films from emerging filmmakers will make their debut under starry skies.

  News in Video — by Lisa McKay — on Sep 21, 2007

• TV Premiere Week: September 23-29

  A busy week ahead for all you TV-heads!

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 21, 2007

• PBS Primetime Programming for The Week of September 23

  Mr. Burns is premiering his new documentary this week. Release the hounds.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 21, 2007

• Movie Media: Southland Tales, Sydney White, Transformers: IMAX, 30 Days of Night, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Outsourced, Youth Without Youth, Juno

  New mix of goodies for your viewing pleasure.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 21, 2007

• DVD Review: Bruce Springsteen, Under Review 1978–1982 - Tales of the Working Man

  For serious Springsteen fans, this concentrated documentary examines the three pivotal albums the Boss released 1978-1982.

  Review in Video — by Donald Gibson — on Sep 21, 2007

• Calling All Homeowners - Design Swap Now Casting!

  Are you interested in an eco-friendly room makeover?

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Sep 21, 2007

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Good Luck Chuck, Resident Evil: Extinction, Sydney White, Across the Universe, Eastern Promises

  Oscar hopefuls and crowd pleasers potentially dominate the weekend.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 21, 2007

Politics

• 9/11 Truth Movement - Next Step to Justice

  Our patriotic crusade for 9/11 truth and systemic government reform is still at the first stage. Courage is needed to persevere. Truth does not come easy.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joel S. Hirschhorn — on Sep 21, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Idiocy in the Blogosphere

  Why do people post negative comments on other's blogs? Read an interesting perspective about people who post negative comments and bloggers who publish trashlogs.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Paotie — on Sep 21, 2007

• Get Involved with ThinkMTV: Youth-Oriented Social Activism Goes Online

  In a gound-breaking step, MTV launches a website aimed at helping our young adults to get involved and change the world.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Kate C. Harding — on Sep 21, 2007

Culture

• One Minute Astrology: For Cryin' Out Loud, Control Yourself!

  Fix this obsession with fixing others!

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Sep 21, 2007

• When Mother Needs Mothering

  Military spouses who have moved to and fro so many times know my pain. Please feel free to leave encouraging comments.

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Sep 21, 2007

• Forbes 400: Who Really Has the Most Toys?

  If Donald Trump wants to buy your 1978 Pinto, I'd ask for cash.

  Opinion in Culture — by Brad Laidman — on Sep 21, 2007

• Removing Dog Stains

  Remove the dog stains, not the dog.

  Opinion in Culture — by Marie Jordan — on Sep 21, 2007

• Dan Rather: The Six Million Dollar Newsman

  Rather's tilt at CBS windmills enforces the notion of newsman as hero.

  Opinion in Culture — by Robert K. Blechman — on Sep 21, 2007

Gaming

• Interview with British Blogger Laurence Droy

  British blogger Laurence Droy shares media point-of-views between our home countries.

  Interview in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Sep 21, 2007