December 11, 2007 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Vince Guaraldi Trio - A Charlie Brown Christmas

  For fans of Peanuts, good piano jazz, and Christmas music in general, it is a must-own CD.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Dec 11, 2007

• Music Review: As Tall As Lions - Into The Flood

  These Long Islanders offer up five new tracks of ambitious, lush melodic rock just in time for the holiday season.

  Review in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Dec 11, 2007

• Space Exploration: An Atlantic Crossing to Argentina Via Myspace

  Football, beef, tango, but what is the sound of digital, social networking Argentina?

  Review in Music — by Colin Ricketts — on Dec 11, 2007

• Music Review: Sigur Rós - Hvarf-Heim

  Nothing ground-breaking in this double EP, but worthwhile nonetheless.

  Review in Music — by Dusty Somers — on Dec 11, 2007

• Christmas-y Songs That Touch My Soul - Part Two

  No lust, just jingly bells, ho, ho, hos and alt Christmas faire.

  Review in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Dec 11, 2007

• Music Review: Jimmy Blythe Messin'Around Blues

  ...for occasional dipping into and listening, the music is a lot of fun.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Dec 11, 2007

• Music Review: Andrei Gavrilov Performs Chopin's Études op. 12 and op. 25

  A miraculous technique and musical insight has produced here a fantastic recording of this important part of the classical piano repertoire.

  Review in Music — by Colin White — on Dec 11, 2007

• New Album Releases 12/11/07: Wu-Tang Clan; Box Sets From Pink Floyd And Radiohead; More Hits from The Stones, Sevendust, Spice Girls; And Lots And Lotsa Jazz

  This week sure looks like "Merry Christmas," and as they say in show business, "That's All Folks!"

  News in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Dec 11, 2007

• The Tuesday Morning Purchase: December 11, 2007 - Anthony Braxton, Jools Holland, Iggy Pop, Gavin Bryars

  Check out a sadly unknown modern classic.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Dec 11, 2007

Culture

• Female Genital Mutilation and Islam

  Having made moral judgment against female genital mutilation, what is the next step?

  Opinion in Culture — by Sam Siddiqui — on Dec 11, 2007

Books

• Manhwa Review: XS Hybrid Vol. 1 by Song Ji-Hyung

  Detailed car chases and action scenes flow smoothly between hints of what the hybrids really are

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Dec 11, 2007

• Book Review: The Illustrated Life Of Pi by Yann Martel With Illustrations By Tomislav Tojanac

  Yann Martel really did create a thing of beauty and a joy forever when he published this story, and I for one will always be grateful.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Dec 11, 2007

• Books Review: I've Always Looked Up to Giraffes and How to Make a Giraffe Smile by Hugh Gouldthorpe and Bill Gravitt

  Motivational, inspirational and fun!

  Review in Books — by Alexandria Jackson — on Dec 11, 2007

• Book Review: In the City by Roland Harvey

  Addictive cartoons for kids and adults.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on Dec 11, 2007

• Book Review: Ecohouse: A Design Guide, 3rd Edition, by Sue Roaf, Manuel Fuentes, and Stephanie Thomas

  A beautifully designed, well-written, thorough guide to the ecohouse. Much recommended as both an inspiration and a technical guide.

  Review in Books — by Abram Bergen — on Dec 11, 2007

• Book Review: The Parting by Beverly Lewis

  An attractive heroine is caught in a tangle of personal, family and community loyalties.

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Dec 11, 2007

• Book Review: This Is Your Brain On Music by Daniel J. Levitin

  Hits the right notes as he connects unfamiliar and occasionally arcane theories with familiar pop culture references.

  Review in Books — by La Shawn Barber — on Dec 11, 2007

• Procrastinator's Horror Gift Guide for 2008

  Here's more thrilling, chilling horror gift ideas for you to go shopping.

  Review in Books — by ILoz Zoc — on Dec 11, 2007

Politics

• Edwards vs. Huckabee - The Match-Up Democrats Would Love To See

  Edwards has two big things going for him, and no major negatives except the big one: not enough money.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jon Sobel — on Dec 11, 2007

• Obama versus Clinton versus Plutocracy

  Obama and Hillary on the same ticket would be terrific. With these 2 candidates the country could become a democratic society for 16 years!

  Opinion in Politics — by Joel S. Hirschhorn — on Dec 11, 2007

Gaming

• Your Routine, The Video Game

  It's the imaginative mind of gamers that needs to take the helm and drive the day.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Dec 11, 2007

• Holiday Gaming Guide: What to Buy for the Discriminating Gamer - Part 5: Nintendo DS

  A look at THE games to buy on the Nintendo DS for the discriminating gamer this holiday season.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Dec 11, 2007

• Retro Corner: Speed Devils

  A lost Dreamcast classic that remains relevant eight years later.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Dec 11, 2007

• Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 12/10/2007

  New features ahead! And they're actually good ones!

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Dec 11, 2007

Tastes

• Taste Testing Champagne with Riedel

  Want to surprise friends this New Years Eve? Break out Riedel's Burgundy glasses with champagne.

  Interview in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Dec 11, 2007

Sports

• My Rage: CBS Cuts Off Chargers Game Mid-Touchdown Throw

  Sadistic Roger Goodell laughs at me as a last-minute TD pass becomes censored due to contractual obligations.

  Opinion in Sports — by Mitchell Blatt — on Dec 11, 2007