November 13, 2007 Archive

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: The Simpsons Game

  Best Episode Ever.

  Review in Gaming — by Jason Westhaver — on Nov 13, 2007

• Nintendo Wii Review: Zack and Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure

  One of the best all-around games of the year, and so far, the Wii Game of the Year. Until we get our hands on Galaxy.

  Review in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Nov 13, 2007

• PC Game Review: Fury

  If you're not into PvP, TURN BACK NOW!

  Review in Gaming — by Matthew Valdez — on Nov 13, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Rachel Barton Pine, American Virtuosa: Tribute to Maud Powell

  A celebration of "the first American violinist to achieve international rank."

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Nov 13, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Queen Rock Montreal & Live Aid

  A good look at Queen at their live peak

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Nov 13, 2007

• Music Review: Bennie Maupin - The Jewel in the Lotus

  Improvisation from the inside out.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Nov 13, 2007

• Beale Street: The True Home of the Blues

  Beale Street is where it all began - the birthplace of the blues and the inspiration for so many artists.

  Opinion in Music — by The Blues Blogger — on Nov 13, 2007

• Music Review: Joe Pass - Six String Santa

  Joe Pass handles Christmas standards with as much ease as his fabled treatment of jazz standards.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Nov 13, 2007

• DVD Review: The Unseen Beatles

  There’s nothing here that hasn’t been covered before, and more in-depth somewhere else.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Nov 13, 2007

• The Tuesday Morning Purchase: November 13, 2007: James Taylor, Peter Brotzmann, Petula Clark, The Hives, Dave Liebman, Os Mutantes

  Yes, you read that right: Petula Clark.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Nov 13, 2007

• Music Review: Shalini - The Surface And The Shine

  M.I.A. since 2004, Shalini's third album is well worth the wait. Fans of power-pop should take notice.

  Review in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Nov 13, 2007

Politics

• Democratic Greed Creates Opportunities for Bush

  Unless you want to see President Bush rehabilitated, you might want to ask the Democrats what the hell they're doing.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Nov 13, 2007

• Satire: ACLU Files Suit to End Federal Recognition of Christmas

  Christmas is the only religious holiday recognized by the federal government. The ACLU is going to stop that and take the War on Christmas to a whole new level.

  Satire in Politics — by John Bambenek — on Nov 13, 2007

• Redefining Privacy so Government Can Pry? Completely Ludicrous

  To completely redefine privacy because of what we volunteer to put online these days is ludicrous.

  Opinion in Politics — by Shaun Manley — on Nov 13, 2007

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): Pygmalion with Claire Danes

  With the stagehands' strike and all, what's left out there on Broadway worth seeing? Not this, sadly.

  Review in Culture — by Tulis McCall — on Nov 13, 2007

Books

• Part 2 - An Interview With Writer Kinky Friedman, Author of You Can Lead a Politician to Water, But You Can't Make Him Think: Ten Commandments for Texas Politics

  "Texans are big-hearted and they know that killing people is not our job."

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Nov 13, 2007

• Book Review: The Tree Nobody Wanted by Tom McCann

  A sentimental Christmas story with a message of the power of love to bring a miracle to life.

  Review in Books — by Lesa Holstine — on Nov 13, 2007

• Book Review Answering Your Questions About Heart Disease & Sex

  An in-depth look at one not-often talked-about facet of heart disease.

  Review in Books — by NancyGail — on Nov 13, 2007

• Book Review: Stamping Butterflies by Jon Courtenay Grimwood

  One of those rare books where you forget what genre you're reading and simply enjoy the story.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 13, 2007

• Book Review: The White Book - The Beatles, the Bands, The Biz: An Insider's Look at an Era by Ken Mansfield

  Ken writes about his days with the Beatles with a wistful air and viewpoint that seems to have been tempered by time and everlasting loyalty.

  Review in Books — by CindyC — on Nov 13, 2007

• Book Review: Hitler's Judas by Tom Lewis

  Packed with suspense, tension, and great writing, Hitler’s Judas is a grand experience

  Review in Books — by Bill Bennett — on Nov 13, 2007

• Book Review: Sammy's House by Kristin Gore

  Readers will root for Sammy as she navigates her love life through cutthroat Washington, where the most innocuous event can be blown out of proportion.

  Review in Books — by Amy Steele — on Nov 13, 2007