October 24, 2007 Archive

Politics

• The Upcoming Civil War in America

  America will endure a Civil War that will end the nation as we know it within the next ten years.

  Opinion in Politics — by Daryl D — on Oct 24, 2007

• Newsbrief: Iraq Situation Report

  With al Qaeda defeated and violence down 70% things look much better in Iraq except for the impending Turkish invasion.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Oct 24, 2007

• Burma and the Democratization of Global Politics

  What is remarkable is not whether the Asian view is wrong, but that it is the Asian view that prevailed.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dweep Chanana — on Oct 24, 2007

• There Can Be No Forgiveness For The Wicked

  Austria's attitude to Nazi war criminals: "It's all in the past. Let's forgive!"

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Edward Manning — on Oct 24, 2007

• Lazy Journalism or Political Opportunism?

  Is the death of Carmelita Tulloch being used as unfair ammunition in the war on drugs?

  Opinion in Politics — by David Millington — on Oct 24, 2007

Video

• TV Review: The Gospel View - BET's Sunday Best - Three More Eliminated

  Find out which three were eliminated and the seven who moved on to the next round in The Gospel View - BET's Sunday Best.

  Review in Video — by Takiela Bynum — on Oct 24, 2007

• DVD Review: Yusuf's Cafe

  A glimpse into the past and current projects of musician Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens).

  Review in Video — by Amanda Bittle — on Oct 24, 2007

• Movie Review: Sharkwater

  Sharkwater is the "Inconvenient Truth" about the dire state of our marine eco-systems.

  Review in Video — by Nathalie Vanderheyden — on Oct 24, 2007

• A Spaceship, A Battleship, And A Vintage Corvette: New DVD Releases for October 23

  Gas up the 'Vette and hit the road this week.

  News in Video — by Lisa McKay — on Oct 24, 2007

• Movie Review: The Comebacks - No Repeat Viewers Here

  The sports source material inspired many audiences, but this comedy debacle will only lead audiences to the exits.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Oct 24, 2007

• DVD Review: Dog Eat Dog

  An uncharacteristically gritty view of Hong Kong and an involving character study…at least until the final scenes.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Oct 24, 2007

• Dexter Does a Halloween Giveaway on Blogcritics Magazine!

  That's right, we've got a little something for the serial killer in all of us.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 24, 2007

• TV Review: Prison Break - "Interference"

  24 hours to go .... yawn ...

  Review in Video — by Brad Laidman — on Oct 24, 2007

• DVD Review: The Werewolf (1956)

  A radioactive werewolf does not a great movie make.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Oct 24, 2007

• DVD Review: Superman/Doomsday

  Superman/Doomsday isn’t a direct adaptation of the comics, but it’s entertaining and the extras just add to it making this a DVD worth purchasing.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Oct 24, 2007

• Damages Is Done, Should Reaper Be Too?

  Damages first season is over, let's discuss.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 24, 2007

• DVD Review: BloodRayne 2: Deliverance - Director's Cut

  The dhampir Rayne is back in Round 2 of her fight against vampire evil. And this time she's packing six-guns.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Oct 24, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Sonny's Warehouse Burns

  Is the burning warehouse only a smokescreen?

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Oct 24, 2007

• DVD Review: Metalocalypse - Season One

  "Blacker than the blackest black times infinity."

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Oct 24, 2007

• DVD Review: The L Word - The Complete Fourth Season

  A fun and entertaining show that one can easily be sucked into.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Oct 24, 2007

• DVD Review: My Name is Earl - Season Two

  The show's feel is fresh and new still.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Oct 24, 2007

• DVD Review: Meet the Robinsons

  Whenever the titular Robinson family isn't stinking up the screen, Meet the Robinsons is actually a pretty neat film.

  Review in Video — by Sombrero Grande — on Oct 24, 2007

• DVD Review: Meet the Robinsons

  Lewis only thought the future would be wonderful and whacky...till he got to go there.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Oct 24, 2007

• DVD Review: Mind of Mencia: Season 3

  This isn’t for the faint of heart or those easily offended, but if you like “tell-it-like-it-is-comedy” Mind of Mencia is right up your alley.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Oct 24, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Ice Cube - In The Movies

  Ice Cube has put together a CD featuring his songs that have appeared in movies he has acted in.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Oct 24, 2007

• Music Review: Loretta Lynn - Number 1's

  A class collection of one of the pioneers of women in country music - loaded with sass and wit.

  Review in Music — by Nik Dirga — on Oct 24, 2007

• Music Review: Elisa Peimer - Pull of the Moon

  This singer/songwriter's third full-length album features well-crafted songwriting in the ballad rock format.

  Review in Music — by Anna Creech — on Oct 24, 2007

• Music DVD Review: A Journey Through The Blues: The Son Seals Story

  These folk loved what they did to the extent that they sacrificed their lives and their health for their music.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 24, 2007

• Music Review: Bo Bice - See the Light

  Bo Bice, the poet without a pen comes out with the real thing and Sees the Light.

  Review in Music — by Jewels Richardson — on Oct 24, 2007

• Music Review: Overkill - Immortalis

  Old school thrash dragged to the current day. One of the originators still going strong.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 24, 2007

• Music Review: Ambitions - Stranger

  This 13 track release is no exercise in hardcore nostalgia or trendy fashion-core.

  Review in Music — by Metal Dad — on Oct 24, 2007

• Retro Redux: Songs With A Message - Henson Cargill

  You could make a pretty good argument that country music has a long tradition of social commentary.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Oct 24, 2007

• Music Review : Lara St. John - Bach: The Six Sonatas & Partitas for Violin Solo

  Twenty-first Century Bach.

  Review in Music — by C. Michael Bailey — on Oct 24, 2007

• Interview: Fionn Regan

  A precocious Irish singer-songwriter with more than a touch of the poet talks about his debut CD, The End of History.

  Interview in Music — by Holly Hughes — on Oct 24, 2007

• New Album Releases 10/23/07: All Is Well Again In New Release Land: Neil Young, Ryan Adams, Carrie Underwood, Dave Gahan, Rob Zombie, Plant/Krauss And More

  After a couple of slow weeks, it is our happy duty to report that all is once again well in new release land.

  News in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Oct 24, 2007

Sci/Tech

• IE7 and The Fox

  This IE killer serves me well but has some habits that I hate.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by ricky rogue — on Oct 24, 2007

• Software Review: Adobe Premiere Elements 4

  Adobe Premiere Elements 4 is an hobbyists dream come true for video editing.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Oct 24, 2007

• Countdown to 165: Weeks 18-19 - The Final Stretch

  With one week to go, I know the effect a single high-carb meal can have.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Phillip Winn — on Oct 24, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Adland: a Global History of Advertising by Mark Tungate

  An excellent resource and primer for anyone interested in getting into advertising, with insight into its history and major players.

  Review in Books — by Abram Bergen — on Oct 24, 2007

Culture

• Female Objectification and Sexism in Mainstream Media

  The trends are alive and well and silly as hell.

  Opinion in Culture — by C. Michael Bailey — on Oct 24, 2007

• Fashion Foibles at the Taping of Fashionably Late with Stacy London

  Although thrilled to receive confirmation for my admittance to the taping, the stipulations for attire sent me into an agonizing fashion frenzy.

  Opinion in Culture — by CindyC — on Oct 24, 2007

• Is It Art or Cruelty to Animals?

  Habacus is an artist who allowed a dog to die as part of a recent exhibition of his work.

  News in Culture — by SJ Reidhead — on Oct 24, 2007

Sports

• NFL Week 8 - Getting' My Hate On

  Wherein I assume that Down Under is just like it is on TV.

  News in Sports — by David Mazzotta — on Oct 24, 2007

• Week 7 NFL Power Rankings (From an Amateur)

  Seven down, ten to go.

  Opinion in Sports — by J Jordan — on Oct 24, 2007

• Not Your Father's (Or Grandfather's, Or Great-Grandfather's) Red Sox

  Could the Red Sox be the new "Evil Empire" on the strength of their second World Series visit in four years?

  Opinion in Sports — by Mark Edward Manning — on Oct 24, 2007

• Why God Wants the Boston Red Sox to Win the World Series

  A player-by-player list of reasons why The Big Guy wants the Red Sox to win it all.

  Satire in Sports — by Tuffy — on Oct 24, 2007

• Not Exactly a Hoosiers Moment

  I know exactly what the Cleveland Indians are going through after their ALCS collapse.

  Opinion in Sports — by Alessandro Nicolo — on Oct 24, 2007

• A College Football Playoff Proposal

  Here's a playoff system that doesn't lose anyone money or prestige, yet picks a real college football champion.

  Opinion in Sports — by Stephen Carradini — on Oct 24, 2007

Tastes

• Cigar Catering: Get On a Roll With Your Party

  Make the luxury come to you.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Jenn Jordan — on Oct 24, 2007

• Cigar Lovers to Boycott California? Don’t be Surprised

  The laws keep getting weirder.

  News in Tastes — by Jenn Jordan — on Oct 24, 2007