September 30, 2007 Archive

Politics

• Ranking The Presidents

  Who was best? Who was worst?

  News in Politics — by RJ Elliott — on Sep 30, 2007

• Time to Boycott Voting

  Why vote? It just encourages them. Save voting for a reformed political system worthy of respect and participation.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joel S. Hirschhorn — on Sep 30, 2007

• Dissent Is Not Treason: Congress and the MoveOn.org Ad

  The condemnation of MoveOn.org demonstrates once again the total ridiculousness of the Republicans, and the cowardice of Democrats.

  Opinion in Politics — by Patrick — on Sep 30, 2007

• What Democracy?

  When do you think the average German realized that he or she was living under a fascist dictatorship?

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Sep 30, 2007

Culture

• Welcome to New York City (Sort Of)

  You can still fulfill your wildest dreams in New York City, but if you're a newcomer, you would best tread lightly.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elvira Black — on Sep 30, 2007

• Satire: Bill O'Reilly Has Epiphany While Dining at Taco Bell

  Bill O'Reilly is trying to prove he has a really open mind.

  Opinion in Culture — by Daryl D — on Sep 30, 2007

• Interview With Treea Cracknell, Designer of Sleep With Modesty

  Designer Treea Cracknell talks about her background and the inspiration for her designs.

  Interview in Culture — by Alyse Wax — on Sep 30, 2007

• One Minute Astrology: Secret Envy Through The Zodiac - The Fixed Signs

  Find out who covets who and why.

  Opinion in Culture — by Elsa — on Sep 30, 2007

• Art Review: Bruce Docker's Oriental Series in Kansas City

  The unique style of every standout painter is manifested in their artwork, making it easily recognizable.

  Review in Culture — by Elijah — on Sep 30, 2007

• Really, Wal-Mart?

  Why Wal-Mart might want to assign an ad exec over the age of 30 to proof their ads.

  Opinion in Culture — by Tuffy — on Sep 30, 2007

• Cancer: I Hate That Word!

  I felt sick inside. My father is one of those tough guys who believes that he’ll make it through anything.

  Opinion in Culture — by Kelly Jad'on — on Sep 30, 2007

Video

• Movie Review: Thai Horror The Victim

  A good choice for your Halloween horror movie viewing. Thai horror that's different. But you will need to pay attention.

  Review in Video — by ILoz Zoc — on Sep 30, 2007

• Lost Classic: The Steven Banks Home Entertainment Center

  Someone wake up Showtime and make them put this on DVD right now!

  Review in Video — by Brad Laidman — on Sep 30, 2007

• DVD Review: Funny Face - 50th Anniversary Edition

  Funny Face is as much an ode to Paris as it is about the importance of individuality and integrity. And Hepburn is so irresistibly cute.

  Review in Video — by Tan The Man — on Sep 30, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Legal Twists

  Lucky hires Alexis to represent him in the divorce; Kate is fired from Courtier.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Sep 30, 2007

• TV Review: Ugly Betty – “How Betty Got Her Grieve Back”

  Ugly Betty’s second season begins with a whimper… and not a little disappointment.

  Review in Video — by Ann Hagman Cardinal — on Sep 30, 2007

• HD DVD Review: Top Gun

  Dated, the film doesn't make this under-performing HD DVD worthwhile.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Sep 30, 2007

• Movie Review: In the Valley of Elah

  Tommy Lee Jones offers up a great performance in this engrossing drama.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 30, 2007

• DVD Review: Silence

  Silence is like having an exhibit of thirteen separate paintings you can put into your DVD player at home any time you want.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 30, 2007

Sports

• NCAA Roundup: A Wild(cat) Weekend

  Kentucky (among others) reaps the benefits of a wild weekend within the top 25.

  News in Sports — by Geeves — on Sep 30, 2007

• Power of 10 (Turnovers): Leavitt Alone On Top

  South Florida brings record crowd to witness the Fumblerooski Game.

  News in Sports — by Geeves — on Sep 30, 2007

Books

• The Early Word: New Books for the Week of September 30, 2007

  Clarence Thomas, Susan Faludi, Tom Petty, Ann Coulter, Nureyev, Elliott Smith, Jimmy Carter, John Hart, Dog Whisperer, Rick Atkinson, Natalee Holloway, Gossip Girl...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Sep 30, 2007

Gaming

• SNK Shows North America Some Love, Brings Over Two New Fighting Titles

  They're both PS2 titles, but who cares? It's SNK.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Sep 30, 2007

Music

• Retro Redux: Jimmie Driftwood - A Teacher Who Became A Musical Treasure

  In the late 1950's and early 1960's, his songs were all over the charts -- but usually by other singers.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Sep 30, 2007

• Music Review: Bob Dylan - Dylan (3 CD Set); The Other Side Of The Mirror: Bob Dylan Live At The Newport Folk Festival 1963 - 1965 (DVD)

  Bob Dylan fans have plenty to be excited about in the month of October.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Sep 30, 2007

• Music Review: The Angels of Light - We Are Him

  The Angels of Light's newest album retains its musical muscle while offering more popular accessibility.

  Review in Music — by Amanda Bittle — on Sep 30, 2007