November 17, 2007 Archive

Sports

• Proposed Law Might Put Gambling Red Sox Fans Behind Bars

  A new law would mandate jail time for Massachusetts residents who wager online.

  News in Sports — by Alex Hutchinson — on Nov 17, 2007

Music

• Is Feist a Sellout?

  With the recent MadTV spoof of her "1234" video, did Feist really sellout?

  Opinion in Music — by Tan The Man — on Nov 17, 2007

• Concert Review: Radio Rebellion Tour Featuring Job for a Cowboy, Behemoth, Gojira, Beneath the Massacre at The Chance, Poughkeepsie, NY, 11/15/07

  A tour of brutal metal from top to bottom, highlighted by Gojira's set of monstrous proportions.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 17, 2007

• Music In The 21st Century: The Re-emergence Of Protest Music

  While John Fogerty and Bruce Springsteen make comeback albums, a new generation of protest music is back in full force.

  Opinion in Music — by Kevin Eagan — on Nov 17, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Elton John - Elton 60: Live At Madison Square Garden

  Elton rocks the Garden to celebrate his 60th birthday.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Nov 17, 2007

• Music Review: Nils Petter Molvaer - ER

  Truly music worth exploring

  Review in Music — by David Millington — on Nov 17, 2007

• Music Review: Omar Kent Dykes & Jimmie Vaughan On The Jimmy Reed Highway

  ...a great CD filled with superlative performances by great musicians.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 17, 2007

• One Track Mind: Cameo "Love You Anyway"

  Mid-tempo, old-school funk married to George Benson-style scatting? I'm there!

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Nov 17, 2007

• Interview: Band of the Week - Carmen & Camille

  Pop moving to rock equals success.

  Interview in Music — by Nancy Dunham — on Nov 17, 2007

• Music Review: Happy Apple - Happy Apple Back on Top

  Happy Apple is a jazz trio that's not afraid to try new things and improvise...a lot.

  Review in Music — by Kevin Eagan — on Nov 17, 2007

• Retro Redux: Claude King - Still Climbing That Mountain

  Small-town radio in the 1960's could be quite an adventure.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Nov 17, 2007

• Music Review: Framing Hanley - The Moment

  Imagine what Hawthorn Heights might sound like if they were never given atomic wedgies in high school.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Nov 17, 2007

• Music Review: Duran Duran Red Carpet Massacre

  Duran Duran returns with a new album!

  Review in Music — by Regina Avalos — on Nov 17, 2007

• Music Review: The War: A Ken Burns Film Soundtrack

  Good on its own but attains more power if you see the film.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Nov 17, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Website Review: Thedailyshow.com

  A fine waste of time despite beta version glitches.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Tami Beyersdoerfer — on Nov 17, 2007

Video

• Pencils Down For Writers, Pencils Up For Fans

  Fans can do something concrete to support the writers of their favourite shows.

  News in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Nov 17, 2007

• DVD Review: Hudson Hawk - Special Edition

  Cult classic or disaster? You make the call.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Nov 17, 2007

• DVD Review: Shrek the Third

  Shreks' latest adventure arrives on DVD.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Nov 17, 2007

• Movie Review: The Beatles' Help! (Standard Edition)

  Stop Worrying! Help Is On The Way! Correction. Help! is here.

  Review in Video — by Glen Boyd — on Nov 17, 2007

• TV Review: I Am an Animal - The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA

  A boring, labored account of the controversial animal rights organization.

  Review in Video — by Daniel J. Stasiewski — on Nov 17, 2007

• TV Review: House - "Ugly"

  It's all a matter of perception,

  Review in Video — by CindyC — on Nov 17, 2007

• DVD Review: Hitler: A Career

  The film explores how and why so many followed a man who rallied around hate and terror.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Nov 17, 2007

Gaming

• Nintendo DS Review: Math Play

  Japanese game series adaptation offers some math learning incorporating familiar card games, but low entertainment.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Nov 17, 2007

• Xbox 360 Review: Thrillville: Off the Rails

  More of the same, with improvements all around.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Nov 17, 2007

• PC Game Review: The Witcher

  Great stories, characters, and combat permeate this adaptation of the fantasy writings of Andrzej Sapkowski.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Nov 17, 2007

• Parents Can Use Controls Based on ESRB Ratings to Filter Content on Gaming Consoles

  Do you know what ESRB stands for? ESRB. No, it’s not a deadly virus, and no, it’s not some sort of weird new drug...

  Opinion in Gaming — by kristinaQ — on Nov 17, 2007

• PlayStation Network Update: 11/15/2007

  If you like to watch trailers, you will love this weeks PSN update!

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Nov 17, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Ice Storm by Anne Stuart

  One of the best romantic suspense novels I have read in a long time

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Nov 17, 2007

Tastes

• TasteTV: Andre's Chocolates

  If you haven't seen or tasted Andre's ganache filled chocolates, now's the time to live a little.

  Review in Tastes — by TasteTV — on Nov 17, 2007

Culture

• Stylized Sculpture: Contemporary Japanese Fashion from the Kyoto Costume Institute

  An exhibit at The Asian Art Museum, San Francisco.

  Review in Culture — by Terence Clarke — on Nov 17, 2007

Politics

• Are You Too Rich To Be Smart?

  When he speaks of investments, people listen very intently. When he speaks of unfair taxation...

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Nov 17, 2007

• Injustice Sinks to New Low: Saudi Rape Victim Sentenced to 200 Lashes and 6 Months Jail

  I've gone through my thesaurus looking for words to convey my revulsion and anger. I've run out of words.

  News in Politics — by Josh Hathaway — on Nov 17, 2007