November 15, 2007 Archive

Politics

• Liberty Dollar Raided by Feds - Assets and Documents Seized

  As the dollar sinks is the greenback government striking back against hard-money entrepreneurism?

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Nov 15, 2007

• I Don't Have A Crush On Ron Paul

  There's nothing wrong with the man as an idealogical figurehead, but some people thing he might become President!

  Opinion in Politics — by Phillip Winn — on Nov 15, 2007

Video

• Big Brother 9 Open Casting Call November 17 in Los Angeles

  Are you an outgoing, intriguing, competitive person who would make the perfect Big Brother house guest?

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Nov 15, 2007

• HD DVD Review: Shrek the Third

  A new winner -- the best looking HD disc released to date.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Nov 15, 2007

• TV Review: House, MD - "Ugly"

  A House, MD episode that left me breathless, counting the seconds until the show came back from commercial break.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Nov 15, 2007

• Movie Review: Nightmare Man

  An old-school slasher with some charm, but no brains.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 15, 2007

• Bionic Woman, Pushing Daisies, and Kitchen Nightmares Go Formulaic

  Two months into the new television season, shows are, for better or worse, finding their grooves.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Nov 15, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - The Nightmare Continues

  In the last hour of the ball, Emily answers the question: Would you die for love?

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Nov 15, 2007

• Movie Review: Borderland

  True crime meets low budget horror. Makes you think twice about partying in Mexico.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 15, 2007

• DVD Review: Atragon

  A dull Japanese sci-fi romp with more potential than realized.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Nov 15, 2007

• Movie Review: Tooth and Nail

  Think of this post-apocalyptic flick as Mad Max-lite.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 15, 2007

• TV Review: The Gospel View BET's Sunday Best - Another Sad Goodbye

  The Gospel View BET's Sunday Best says goodbye to Tasha Collins.

  Review in Video — by Takiela Bynum — on Nov 15, 2007

Books

• Book Review: A Promise to Remember by Kathryn Cushman

  A story about parenting, working through the death of one’s child, and forgiveness that will have wide appeal.

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Nov 15, 2007

• Book Review: Red Moon Rising: Sputnik and the Hidden Rivalries that Ignited the Space Age by Matthew Brzezinski

  This book focuses on the 1950s Cold War and space race, but the issues of then are not too different from now.

  Review in Books — by Nancy Fontaine — on Nov 15, 2007

• Audio Book Review: No Country For Old Men by Cormac McCarthy

  If a literate public seeks a truly great American writer, they need look no further than Cormac McCarthy.

  Review in Books — by C. Michael Bailey — on Nov 15, 2007

• Book Review: Darcy & Elizabeth - Nights and Days at Pemberley by Linda Berdoll

  Berdoll has a gift for creating larger than life characters and complex plot lines in her second sequel to Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

  Review in Books — by Betty Wong — on Nov 15, 2007

• Book Review: Gentlemen of the Road by Michael Chabon

  The story is full of twists and turns, perils and triumphs and it is populated by a collection of questionable characters.

  Review in Books — by Bonnie — on Nov 15, 2007

• How Peter Pan Met Captain Hook - An Interview with Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson

  Tom Parsons talks to the authors of the best-selling Starcatchers' trilogy about the final installment.

  Interview in Books — by Daddypundit — on Nov 15, 2007

• Book Review: Forever by Pete Hamill

  There's too much pointless melodrama, which is a drag on an otherwise engaging narrative.

  Review in Books — by Dan Schneider — on Nov 15, 2007

• Book Review: The Whisperers by Orlando Figes

  Documentary, family and oral history create a thorough and meaningful exploration of individual and family life in Stalin's Russia.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Nov 15, 2007

• Book Review: The Trading Assistant's Assistant by Hillary DePiano

  This little book gives practical advice and valuable information on how to start a business on eBay.

  Review in Books — by Betty Wong — on Nov 15, 2007

• Manga Review: Legends of the Dark Crystal- The Garthim Wars Vol. 1 by Barbara Randall Kesel Illustrated by Heidi Arnhold & Max Kim

  New and fresh while still feeling slightly familiar

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Nov 15, 2007

• Norman Mailer, 1923-2007: An Appreciation

  A nod of appreciation to an influential writer.

  Opinion in Books — by Lisa McKay — on Nov 15, 2007

Music

• Music Review: Indie Round-Up - Lynn, Sasscer, Abdel-Gawad, LittleHorse

  Egyptian-born violinist Riad Abdel-Gawad mixes the taqasim (improvisational) tradition with tarab, the "performance practice of musical ecstasy."

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Nov 15, 2007

• Music Review: Stacey Kent - Breakfast On The Morning Tram

  Immensely talented, loved by her fans and respected by pros, her distinctive voice and style have set her apart...

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Nov 15, 2007

• Music Review: Missy Higgins - On A Clear Night (Special Concert Edition)

  There's something compelling about Missy Higgins that goes beyond her specific talent, or the music she produces.

  Review in Music — by Maggie Ball — on Nov 15, 2007

• Music Review: Bob Brozman - Post Industrial Blues

  A recording that utilizes instruments from around the world and from different eras in history to make a thoroughly contemporary CD.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 15, 2007

• Music Review: The Goo Goo Dolls - Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 - The Singles

  This greatest hits collection has about what you'd expect from a band that has enjoyed success over the years.

  Review in Music — by Kevin Eagan — on Nov 15, 2007

• Music Review: Deana Carter - The Chain

  If you're going to record an album of cover songs, this is the way to do it.

  Review in Music — by Damian Penny — on Nov 15, 2007

Gaming

• Xbox Live Turns 5ive

  Microsoft celebrates the service's birthday with free stuff and gaming against developers.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Nov 15, 2007

• Xbox Live Arcade Review: Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords

  One of the best titles on Xbox Live Arcade right now.

  Review in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Nov 15, 2007

Culture

• Finally Figuring Out What I Want to Be When I Grow Up

  My calling is fashion and philanthropy in New York.

  Opinion in Culture — by CindyC — on Nov 15, 2007

Sports

• Week 10 NFL Power Rankings (From An Amateur)

  Ten down, seven to go.

  Opinion in Sports — by J Jordan — on Nov 15, 2007