September 22, 2007 Archive

Culture

• It's About Black History, Not the Month

  Everyone has had a stake in this country, and that stake is not fully recognized except in back pats and head nods.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jose Vilson — on Sep 22, 2007

• Circlemakers' Designs Still Cropping Up

  A group known as the circlemakers has been stunning the world with their crop circle creations for nearly two decades.

  News in Culture — by Meg Heald — on Sep 22, 2007

Music

• Marty's Musical Meltdown: Kissology Vol 2, Blaze Bayley, Mountain, Megadeth, Plus Tons Of New Reviews

  A ton of new reviews to keep you happy until I return from vacation to write the next Meltdown

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Sep 22, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Dave Brubeck - Dave Brubeck Live In '64 & '66

  If this disc is any indication, the Jazz Icons series is probably worth owning -- at least the discs that feature your favorite players.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 22, 2007

• Music Review: Sly and the Family Stone - Dance to the Music

  A middle of the road album from a band that would soon become great.

  Review in Music — by Patrick — on Sep 22, 2007

• Music Review: D.O.A. Smash The State: The Raw Original D.O.A. 1978-81 DVD

  ...a disc that will best be appreciated by people who already know the band, not someone hearing it for the first time.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 22, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Glen Campbell - Good Times Again DVD

  Glen and his famous guest stars - some no longer with us - gave memorable performances captured on this DVD.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Sep 22, 2007

• Music Review: PJ Harvey - White Chalk

  PJ Harvey completely changes course in her most haunting, ambitious, release to date.

  Review in Music — by Benjamin Cossel — on Sep 22, 2007

• Jazz Workshop: CD Review: Daniel Smith - The Swingin' Bassoon

  Despite some obstacles, The Swingin’ Bassoon displays a deeply gifted, thoughtful, and emotive musician in Daniel Smith.

  Review in Music — by Michael J. West — on Sep 22, 2007

Books

• Book Review - Made Love, Got War: Close Encounters with America's Warfare State by Norman Solomon

  A very personal account of the antiwar movement.

  Review in Books — by Movable Feast — on Sep 22, 2007

• The Farthest Frontiers: An Interview with Two Writers of Marginalized Speculative Fiction

  Christian and multicultural speculative fiction is considered to be marginalized -- some thoughts on the issue from two writers outside the mainstream.

  Interview in Books — by Carole McDonnell — on Sep 22, 2007

• An Interview with Julie K. Silver, MD, Author of Super Healing

  Covering our natural healing potential, how to master the recovery process, and how to plan a speedy return to optimal health.

  Interview in Books — by Kelly Jad'on — on Sep 22, 2007

• Interview with Young Adult Novelist Max Anderson

  Max Anderson talks about the kinds of books reluctant boy readers enjoy.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Sep 22, 2007

• Frozen By Darkness: Symptoms of Ted Hughes

  In his poem, "Fever," Ted Hughes acknowledges his failure to recognize and deal with the depression of his wife, Sylvia Plath.

  Opinion in Books — by Donald Gibson — on Sep 22, 2007

Sports

• Louisville Slugged By Orange Crush

  The Louisville Cardinals decided to forgo the privilege of being ranked this week. "Does anybody want to win this thing?"

  News in Sports — by Geeves — on Sep 22, 2007

Video

• Movie Review: Universal Traveler and Dream of Life

  Meaney could rather easily become an interesting music video director.

  Review in Video — by Lucas McNelly — on Sep 22, 2007

• Movie Review: Into the Wild

  Sean Penn moves gracefully behind the camera, meditating on the road less traveled with Into the Wild.

  Review in Video — by Colin Boyd — on Sep 22, 2007

• DVD Review: Flashdance (Special Collector's Edition w/ Bonus CD)

  Leg warmers, big hair, torn t-shirts. Perfect for your '80s party

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Sep 22, 2007

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: Medal of Honor Airborne

  Why are we still being force fed this series?

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Sep 22, 2007

• Tokyo Game Show News and Notes - 9/21/2007

  All the latest and important news and info from this year's Tokyo Game Show that you need to know!

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Sep 22, 2007

Tastes

• TasteTV: Chocolate Television - Cosmic Chocolates

  Cosmic Chocolate creates little bombshells of chocolate filled with liqueur and all kinds of fantastic ingredients.

  Interview in Tastes — by TasteTV — on Sep 22, 2007

• Five Tips for Entertaining in a Five-Star Restaurant

  Apprehensive about taking a client or date to a five-star restaurant? Here are 5 tips for success.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Sep 22, 2007

Politics

• Campaign Finance: The Root of All Evil

  For our republic to survive it is essential that we change the way campaigns are financed and take our government back to its roots.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Sep 22, 2007