October 19, 2007 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss - Raising Sand

  Two forces in their own right, Plant and Krauss combine to make something fresh and exciting.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Oct 19, 2007

• The Patient Isn’t Breathing: R.E.M.’s Live Album, Stipe’s Preening, and Keeping the Faith

  One R.E.M. fan reviews the latest R.E.M. product and ponders the band's future

  Review in Music — by Eric Dennis — on Oct 19, 2007

• One Track Mind: Stevie Wonder "That Girl"

  This song has claimed a permanent spot in my mind's record rotation. Which is quite alright.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Oct 19, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Best of the Flatt & Scruggs TV Show, Vol. 3 & 4

  Fans of bluegrass and early television should do themselves a favor and seek these DVDs out.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Oct 19, 2007

• On Song Lyrics and Semantics

  The point isn’t to make sense.

  Opinion in Music — by Maggie Ball — on Oct 19, 2007

• Music Review: Habib Koite & Bamada Afriki

  It wouldn't matter if he was singing in Pig Latin, Habib would still be one of the most expressive singers I've heard in a long time.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 19, 2007

• The Friday Morning Listen: Arcade Fire - Neon Bible

  Let's talk about passion.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Oct 19, 2007

• Music Review: Median - Median's Relief

  If you don't know about this guy yet, take a listen to the free mixtape, and be on the lookout for Median!

  Review in Music — by Laron Cue — on Oct 19, 2007

• Music Review: The Stryker-Slagle Band - Latest Outlook

  No frills modern be-bop, done right.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Oct 19, 2007

Sports

• Tom Osborne at Nebraska: A Crisis of Corn-fidence

  Tom Osborne returns home in an attempt to whip this creamed corn(husker) bunch into shape.

  News in Sports — by Geeves — on Oct 19, 2007

• RJ's NFL Picks, Week Seven

  Only the Patriots and Colts remain undefeated, while the Rams and Dolphins are still both searching for their first win...

  News in Sports — by RJ Elliott — on Oct 19, 2007

• NCAA Football Week 8 Preview

  Expect throwdowns in Illinois/Michigan, Kentucky/LSU, and Middle Tennessee/Arkansas State.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Oct 19, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Ultreo, A New Electric Toothbrush.

  The first toothbrush to use ultrasonic sound to clean your teeth.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Aalam Samsavar — on Oct 19, 2007

• Tools to Make Computer Wallpapers: Why You Need Them

  Get the most out of freely available images when you use them as computer wallpaper.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by subpic — on Oct 19, 2007

• Everyone Blames Microsoft

  Vista's promised land starts to turn to dust

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Geoff Spick — on Oct 19, 2007

Books

• Interview With Bill Bryan, Author of Keep It Real Part Two

  "Since reality shows are so much cheaper to produce, they have proliferated like crabs at Woodstock."

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Oct 19, 2007

• Book Review: The Ghost by Robert Harris

  It is not, perhaps, entirely accurate to describe this as a roman à clef – at least you’d like to think so.

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Oct 19, 2007

• Book Review: A Lion’s Tale: Around the World in Spandex by Chris Jericho

  This book is essential for anyone who calls themselves a true pro wrestling fan.

  Review in Books — by Jerry Rojas — on Oct 19, 2007

• Book Review: The Designer's Apprentice By Rick Ralston

  If you want to take the plunge into the world of Adobe Creative Suite automation, then The Designer's Apprentice is a good place to start.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Oct 19, 2007

• Book Review: Darkness Falls by Kyle Mills

  From New York Times bestselling author Kyle Mills comes his most riveting thriller yet, keeping the reader on edge until the novel's explosive conclusion.

  Review in Books — by Takiela Bynum — on Oct 19, 2007

Politics

• Barenboim Sinks to a New Low - bringing "Peace Orchestra" to Hitler's Waldbühne Stadium to play Wagner

  "Hitler and Wagner would not, as you say, “turn in their graves” to see you do this-- they would applaud."

  News in Politics — by Ruvy — on Oct 19, 2007

• Is This Al Gore's New Campaign Strategy?

  Is Al Gore saying that the most effective way to be a politician is to pretend not to be one at all?

  Opinion in Politics — by David Millington — on Oct 19, 2007

Video

• Fiendish Friday Interview: Larry Silverman of Discovery Channel's A Haunting

  Listen to an interview with Larry Silverman of the Discovery Channel.

  Interview in Video — by hauntedreport — on Oct 19, 2007

• Jim and Pam and Earl Impress and Disappoint

  I find myself torn about last night's must see TV, there was good and bad and possibly some ugly.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 19, 2007

• HD DVD Review: A Mighty Heart

  Jolie pulls the proper emotion out of this tragic story.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Oct 19, 2007

• DVD Review: The Man From U.N.C.L.E - The Complete Series

  The Man From U.N.C.L.E is a classic show that should not be overlooked.

  Review in Video — by T. Michael Testi — on Oct 19, 2007

• TV Review: Ugly Betty – “Grin and Bear It”

  Tonight’s episode of Ugly Betty was up to the show’s fiery best.

  Review in Video — by Ann Hagman Cardinal — on Oct 19, 2007

• The Princess Bride Returns with a 20th Anniversary DVD and a Contest!

  The classic fairytale of romance and adventure, complete with that kissy stuff.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 19, 2007

• TV Review: Never Judge A Show By Its Pilot - Reaper

  The best way to describe the show is Maynard G. Crebs from Dobie Gillis meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a hint of Ghost Busters.

  Review in Video — by Tony Figueroa — on Oct 19, 2007

• Movie Media: I Am Legend, Bee Movie, John Rambo, The Golden Compass, Kung-Fu Panda, Persepolis, Nightmare Man

  A new round of posters and trailers to check out!

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 19, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Lulu Lost, Zaccharra Found

  Patrick crushes Robin's plans, Lulu nabbed by Johnny's handlers.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Oct 19, 2007

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Seven New Films Including 30 Days of Night and Rendition

  Lots of movies to choose from this week. Make your pick count.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 19, 2007

• TV Review: Gossip Girl - "Dare Devil"

  Doesn't anyone card on Gossip Girl?

  Review in Video — by Brad Laidman — on Oct 19, 2007

• TV Review: NCIS - “Ex-File"

  NCIS is a culturally aware and pleasing procedural that rarely fails to entertain.

  Review in Video — by C. Michael Bailey — on Oct 19, 2007

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of October 21

  We're a week and a half from Halloween; let's talk candy.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 19, 2007

• DVD Review: Demetri Martin, Person

  Demetri Martin's latest comedy special lets the rest of the world in on the simplistically literal yet charming way he sees the world.

  Review in Video — by Meg Heald — on Oct 19, 2007

• DVD Review: Josie and the Pussycats - The Complete Series

  Fun stuff in small doses.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Oct 19, 2007

• HD DVD Review: Transformers

  A new push for HD DVD exclusives is mixed, much like the movie.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Oct 19, 2007

• DVD Review: The Hoax

  Richard Gere tells a whopper of a lie in this new DVD release.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 19, 2007

Culture

• Going It Alone

  Who loves ya, baby? Above all, you do. Just listen to your inner self.

  Opinion in Culture — by Ginger Haycox — on Oct 19, 2007

• Blundering My Way to Bliss

  Most people and opportunities for happiness will pass you by, with your full consent!

  Opinion in Culture — by AVANTIKUMAR — on Oct 19, 2007