December 1, 2007 Archive

Sports

• Fathers and Sons - A Sports Business Saga

  Why the Blackhawks are showing the Knicks the best way forward

  Opinion in Sports — by Tuffy — on Dec 01, 2007

Music

• Rock & Roll Feature: Led Zeppelin, Birth Of A Legend

  From the ashes of the Yardbirds rose the legendary band that all but created heavy metal as we know it.

  Opinion in Music — by D.A.N. — on Dec 01, 2007

• Music Review: Leiana - No Going Back

  If you've hit your limit of "Jingle Bell Rock," I suggest giving this a spin.

  Review in Music — by Anna Creech — on Dec 01, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Celtic Woman - A Christmas Celebration

  Do you just love multi-talented women? Look no further than Celtic Woman's A Christmas Celebration DVD.

  Review in Music — by Betty Wong — on Dec 01, 2007

• Music Review: Bee Gees - Bee Gees Greatest

  When it comes to Bee Gees Greatest, my love is deep

  Review in Music — by writnkitten — on Dec 01, 2007

• Music CD/DVD Review: R.E.M. - Live

  The CD/DVD's presentation might be somewhat flawed, but it's the music you will cherish.

  Review in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Dec 01, 2007

• Music Review: Harry Manx Wise And Otherwise

  His songs balance the transcendence of Eastern spiritualism with the vitality of life found in the earthiness of dirt scrabble blues.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Dec 01, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Carole King - Welcome To My Living Room

  If you missed the 2004 tour, this recording is an opportunity to bring it into your own living room.

  Review in Music — by Anna Creech — on Dec 01, 2007

• Music Review: Slik Helvetika - Krypt Kicker 5

  Philly based power metal that is fun while it lasts, but insubstantial in the long run.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 01, 2007

• Music Review: Spider - The Way to Bitter Lake

  Spider's debut CD is a dark lullaby.

  Review in Music — by Alyse Wax — on Dec 01, 2007

• Music Review: Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago

  This is a folk record of rare power, hauntingly beautiful, and at times undeniably catchy.

  Review in Music — by Brian Burns — on Dec 01, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Eric Clapton (With Various Artists) - Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007

  Clapton's reunion with his one-time Blind Faith partner Stevie Winwood is the undisputed highlight of this DVD.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Dec 01, 2007

Culture

• Theatre/ Opera Review (LA): Don Giovanni by Mozart at the LA Opera

  Superb singing lights up an adventurous production of Mozart's great opera.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Dec 01, 2007

• Cheerleading Should G-O A-W-A-Y

  Schools should focus on academics, not miniskirts and low-cut shirts.

  Opinion in Culture — by Maddy Pumilia — on Dec 01, 2007

• Theater Review (NYC): Edward II by Christopher Marlowe

  A modern production of Marlowe's bloody tale of Edward II, the Gay King.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Dec 01, 2007

Books

• Book Review - A Question of Death: An Illustrated Phryne Fisher Treasury

  She's the perfect dashing detective - good with a gun, a decent pilot, an astonishingly keen observer, an expert on all of the regular poisons.

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Dec 01, 2007

• Book Review: Dancing with Werewolves by Carole Nelson Douglas

  A wonderful addition to the paranormal genre.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Dec 01, 2007

• Book Review: Writing for Life - The Craft of Writing for Everyday Living by John D. Bessler

  A writing book that takes an in-depth look at some of the problems writers face.

  Review in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Dec 01, 2007

• Manga Review: The Demon Ororon Vol. 1-4 by Hakase Mizuki

  This is Romeo and Juliet between Hell and Heaven. The damned and the good falling in love and struggling to find that middle ground.

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Dec 01, 2007

• Comic Book Review: DC Comics' 52, Week 46

  My review of 52, a weekly DC Comics series. This week, starring Black Adam, Chang Tzu and mad scientists.

  Review in Books — by Vichus Smith — on Dec 01, 2007

• Book Review: Diary of A Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

  If you haven't read a book all year, especially with your kids, this is the one you've been waiting on.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Dec 01, 2007

• An Interview with Norma Lehmeier Hartie, Author of Harmonious Environment

  You can create a beautiful, healthy home while treading lightly on Mother Earth.

  Interview in Books — by Carole McDonnell — on Dec 01, 2007

Video

• HD DVD Review: Star Trek The Original Series - The Complete First Season (Combo HD DVD and Standard DVD)

  Does it "boldly go" where no previous release has gone before?

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Dec 01, 2007

• DVD Review: The Wild Wild West - The Third Season

  Continuing the adventures of U.S. Secret Service agents James West and Artemus Gordon.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Dec 01, 2007

• DVD Review: Futurama - Bender's Big Score

  Futurama scores a successful return from the dead with Bender's Big Score.

  Review in Video — by Michael Prince — on Dec 01, 2007

• DVD Review: Deck the Halls

  If you like your holiday with a little bit of soul suck, have I got the movie for you!

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 01, 2007

• Simon Cowell's America's Got Talent Season 3 Casting Now

  Do you have a talent you'd like to share with the world?

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Dec 01, 2007

• DVD Review: Little Britain - The Complete Collection

  This British comedy show will soon become a classic, and it's now available as a complete collection in the U.S.

  Review in Video — by Kevin Eagan — on Dec 01, 2007

• TV Review: Gossip Girl - "Pie in Blair's Eye"

  Wow, another Waldorf shindig!

  Review in Video — by Brad Laidman — on Dec 01, 2007

• Music DVD/CD Review: A Celtic Christmas Sojourn - Live

  Brian O'Donovan transforms your living room into an old-fashioned family fête. Break out the ghillies and the Christmas cake.

  Review in Video — by Amanda Bittle — on Dec 01, 2007

Gaming

• PS2 Review: Manhunt 2

  With uber-violent kills and a darkly evocative storyline, Manhunt 2 will keep players hooked for as long as they can stomach it.

  Review in Gaming — by Meg Heald — on Dec 01, 2007

• Nintendo DS Review: Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales

  Goofy "story full of stories" is worth a look.

  Review in Gaming — by Peter M. J. Gross — on Dec 01, 2007

Politics

• The CNN/YouTube Republican Debate: Sandbagging the Candidates

  With CNN's help the latest primary debate bore some resemblance to a back-alley mugging committed by circus performers.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Dec 01, 2007

• Nazi Archives Open

  A final closure for all the victims of the Nazi regime.

  News in Politics — by Sam Siddiqui — on Dec 01, 2007