October 6, 2007 Archive

Music

• Interview: Band Of The Week - The Flaws

  The Flaws' sound is filled with strong melodies enveloped in synth, glittering, jangly guitars, and rich, fervid vocals.

  Interview in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Oct 06, 2007

• Music Review: Ike & Tina Turner - The Ike & Tina Turner Story: 1960-1975

  A good look at the music left behind in the wake of the supernova that was the career of Ike and Tina Turner.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Oct 06, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Glen Campbell - Good Times Again

  Country singer's variety show offers solid performances

  Review in Music — by Dave Lifton — on Oct 06, 2007

• The Recording Industry's Win Spotlights Its Loss

  The industry won a $220,000 judgment, but it still hasn’t found a way to stop illegal downloading.

  Opinion in Music — by Diana Hartman — on Oct 06, 2007

• Music Review: Dave Mullen And Butta - Mahoney's Way

  His music is eclectic with a capital "E", crossing the lines between genres as if they didn't exist.

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

• Johnny Rotten - Musical Ronald Reagan? Bollocks!

  I've seen the Right try to co-opt a lot of cultural icons, but I never thought I'd see the day that Johnny Rotten was compared to Ronald Reagan.

  Opinion in Music — by Brad Laidman — on Oct 06, 2007

• One Track Mind: Tom Cora "Hallelujah Anyway"

  Tom Cora's gumption was decidedly not in limbo for "Hallelujah Anyway."

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Oct 06, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Glen Campbell: Good Times Again

  Glen Campbell: Good Times Again is a fun look back at a moment in the man’s career.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Oct 06, 2007

• Music CD/DVD Review: Stranded In Stereo: Volume 06

  With this free new music CD/DVD compilation, you get your money's worth and then some.

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

Gaming

• Toyota, World of Warcraft Come Together in New Tacoma Ad

  WoW users... prepare to hear "Four Wheels of Fury!" continuously for the next few weeks.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Oct 06, 2007

• Playstation 3 2007 Gift Guide

  The Playstation 3 looks to expand their catalog this holiday season with a particularly large cache of action titles.

  News in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Oct 06, 2007

• PSP Review: Monster Hunter Freedom 2

  A dazzling game filled with giant dragons. What's better?

  Review in Gaming — by Matthew Valdez — on Oct 06, 2007

• Nintendo Wii Review: MySims

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Oct 06, 2007

• Xbox 360 Review: Halo 3

  The hype doesn't change the greatness of this console FPS.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Oct 06, 2007

• Xbox 360 2007 Gift Guide

  Action titles, racing fun and party games flood the Xbox 360 game catalog this holiday season.

  News in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Oct 06, 2007

• A Guide to the World of Halo 3 Multiplayer

  A quick reference to the many different characters you'll find while playing Halo 3 online.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Oct 06, 2007

Sports

• Gnats All, Folks

  It's a bug's life today for rookie Joba Chamberlain and the Yankees.

  News in Sports — by Geeves — on Oct 06, 2007

• No. 9 Kentucky Says Goodbye to Hollywood

  Looks like the glass slipper finally got shattered...by a fighting rooster?

  News in Sports — by Geeves — on Oct 06, 2007

• Did Marion Jones Get A Plea Deal?

  Why would she admit steroid use now? Was the admission part of a plea arrangement?

  Opinion in Sports — by Movable Feast — on Oct 06, 2007

Books

• Interview: Matthew Cook, Author of Blood Magic

  "With a little luck, hopefully the readers will find it intriguing and entertaining, and maybe even a little chilling, as well."

  Interview in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Oct 06, 2007

• Book Review: Feed by M.T. Anderson

  A book set in a world of the future where brain implants are put in at birth, endlessly feeding in advertisements.

  Review in Books — by V.R.Manoj — on Oct 06, 2007

• Book Review - Wabi: A Hero's Tale Joseph Bruchac

  Now anybody can tell you a story, but not everybody is a storyteller... Joseph Bruchac is an excellent storyteller.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 06, 2007

• Book Review: Hundreds of Years to Reform a Rake by Laurie Brown

  A fun and entertaining paranormal romance that transcends space and time.

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

• Remembering Robert Jordan: An Author Who Opened My Eyes

  Thoughts on one of fantasy literature's unique voices - the late Robert Jordan.

  Opinion in Books — by Michael Prince — on Oct 06, 2007

• Beyond Bounds: Karen Miller, Tara Smith Bray, Scott Westerfeld, P.C. Cast, Laurell K. Hamilton, Sherrilyn Kenyon, & Karen Marie Moning

  Vampires, Fairies, Mages! Oh My! October is the month for hot new releases.

  News in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Oct 06, 2007

Video

• Movie Review: Disturbia

  "Soon you'll be the most popular video on Youtube."

  Review in Video — by Kendra — on Oct 06, 2007

• Why Aren't You Watching Friday Night Lights?

  Friday Night Lights has moved to Friday. Why are more of you not watching this show? Not a fan of high school dramas or football? Not reason enough.

  Opinion in Video — by Kate C. Harding — on Oct 06, 2007

• TV Review: Ugly Betty – “Family Affair”

  Things are getting weirder and more exciting at Mode.

  Review in Video — by Ann Hagman Cardinal — on Oct 06, 2007

• DVD Review: The Jungle Book

  Disney's jungle classic celebrates its 40th anniversary with a two-disc special edition DVD that is sure to please the entire family.

  Review in Video — by Daddypundit — on Oct 06, 2007

• TV Review: General Hospital: Night Shift - "Time Served"

  The inaugural season of Night Shift comes to a satisfying, yet confusing, close.

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

Sci/Tech

• Orkut: Youth Icon or Banned Substance?

  The Internet has always been a medium carrying free information, and that’s exactly where the trouble starts.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Ankur Agarwal — on Oct 06, 2007

Culture

• "Howl," Your Morals, and the FCC

  Will your mind be poisoned by a poem?

  Opinion in Culture — by Terence Clarke — on Oct 06, 2007

Politics

• Privatizing Murder, Or Blackwater: The Perfect Combo Of Christianity, Capitalism And Killing

  Are Bush/Cheney raising their own private army of Blackshirts?

  Opinion in Politics — by Adam Ash — on Oct 06, 2007