December 14, 2007 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Bloc Party - Flux EP

  A departure from their usual guitar-based rock, but a worthwhile EP nonetheless.

  Review in Music — by Kevin Eagan — on Dec 14, 2007

• Music Review: Various Artists - Swamp Gold Country - Vol. 2

  More of the outstanding sounds of country music with a bayou twist.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Dec 14, 2007

• Interview: Killswitch Engage's Howard Jones (Part II)

  In part two of our interview, we discover and discuss Jones' love of professional wrestling.

  Interview in Music — by Jerry Rojas — on Dec 14, 2007

• Music Review: Cellophane Rain - Cellophane Rain

  Whimsical? Maybe. Idealistic? Certainly. Sweet? Well, possibly. Melodic, skillful, harmonic pop music? Definitely.

  Review in Music — by Colin Ricketts — on Dec 14, 2007

• Watermelon Slim Once Again Leads 2008 Blues Music Awards Nominees With Six

  Deja vu all over again?

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Dec 14, 2007

• The Friday Morning Listen: Gillian Welch - Time (The Revelator)

  I may have to pull over to the side of the road for a few minutes to compose myself.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Dec 14, 2007

• Music Review: Sasha - "Coma"

  "Coma" is a dark, rumbling and twisting dance track, and sets the stage for more exciting new tracks from Sasha.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Dec 14, 2007

• Music Review: Jars of Clay - Christmas Songs

  After selling millions of albums, Jars of Clay finally records their own Christmas album. But will it be a holiday classic?

  Review in Music — by Daddypundit — on Dec 14, 2007

• Music Review: The Killers - Sawdust

  This collection showcases The Killers' musical versatility and makes you want to go "Where the White Boys Dance."

  Review in Music — by Amanda Bittle — on Dec 14, 2007

• Music Review: Mannheim Steamroller – Christmas Song

  What would the holiday season be without another Christmas album from Mannheim Steamroller?

  Review in Music — by Rebecca Wright — on Dec 14, 2007

• Music Review: Bush Tetras – Very Very Happy

  New York’s pioneering noise funkers return to once more lambaste all the creeps.

  Review in Music — by Bill Sherman — on Dec 14, 2007

• My All-Star CDs of 2007: The Starters

  Here are the 2007 releases that I really, REALLY like.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Dec 14, 2007

Politics

• Two Years Later, Ohio Finally Admits To Security Problems with Voting Machines

  Two years after Ohio as much as handed the 2004 election to George Bush, Ohio admits to security problems with its voting machines

  News in Politics — by Jet Gardner — on Dec 14, 2007

• Satire: The Secret Mutant Powers of Mike Huckabee

  Mike Huckabee's secret identity has been exposed as a hero in the waiting.

  Satire in Politics — by Alex Hutchinson — on Dec 14, 2007

• Why Ron Paul's Followers Will Cost Him the Election

  Paul's supporters need to realize that you're not going to win the GOP nomination while giving the party the finger.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Dec 14, 2007

• Barack’s Got Bounce But Bobby Backs Hillary

  Barack Obama lobs the best quip of GOP and Dem Debates.

  News in Politics — by Heloise — on Dec 14, 2007

Gaming

• Multiplayer Chat Show Notes #2: Holiday Gift Guide 2007

  This week: holiday gift guides, new releases this week, PSP review of Beats, news, and more.

  News in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Dec 14, 2007

• Nintendo DS Review: Geometry Wars Galaxies

  A great retro, action shooter with endless galaxy levels, high replay value and an addictive format.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Dec 14, 2007

• Nintendo DS Review: Rune Factory: A Fantasy Harvest Moon

  An outstanding remediation of the Harvest Moon series adding appealing new elements and enhancing familiar formats.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Dec 14, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Website Review – Bookmooch.com

  A review of Bookmooch.com with insights from its creator John Buckman.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Alvaro — on Dec 14, 2007

• Atmospheric Oxygen Levels Fall As Carbon Dioxide Rises

  Studies conducted by the Scripps Institute indicate there is less oxygen in the atmosphere than there used to be.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Mike Johnston — on Dec 14, 2007

Books

• Book Review: Belonging by Nancy Minnis Damato

  The third book in the Taylor Family series focuses on the mother/daughter relationship.

  Review in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Dec 14, 2007

• Book Review: The Waldorf-Astoria Cookbook by John Doherty, John Harrisson, and Ellen Silverman (Photographer)

  Need inspiration for an important holiday or family meal? Chef Doherty's recipes look and taste extravagant, yet are easy to prepare.

  Review in Books — by Marisa DVari — on Dec 14, 2007

• Interview with James R. Clifford, Author of Double Daggers

  Meeting the writer of a story about a curse that spans the ages...

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Dec 14, 2007

• Book/Music Review: Clapton: The Autobiography and Complete Clapton

  No doubt fans of Clapton will enjoy reading about the musical influences that shaped his career.

  Review in Books — by Daddypundit — on Dec 14, 2007

• Book Review - The HDRI Handbook by Christian Bloch

  If you are serious about photography, serious about creating a new vision in imaging then this a must-own.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Dec 14, 2007

• Book Review: Bamboo - Essays and Criticism by William Boyd

  An anthology of non-fiction, from Auden to Vonnegut, the Sausage Fly to Minicabs, by the sardonic historian of 20th-century life and Englishness under pressure.

  Review in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Dec 14, 2007

• Hero Worship: From Disciple to Archetypal

  Everyone needs a hero in their life, whether it's flesh-and-blood inspiration or more mythic in the way it materializes.

  Opinion in Books — by Friend Mouse — on Dec 14, 2007

Culture

• Customer Service Woes

  One particular incident with AT&T exemplifies our frustrations dealing with customer service.

  Opinion in Culture — by Sibin Mohan — on Dec 14, 2007

Video

• Holiday Classic on Television This Month

  In recent years, one cable network has aired the vast majority of your holiday favorites.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Dec 14, 2007

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - War Hero or Text-Message Killer

  Spinelli and Georgi suspect Cooper is the text-message killer.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Dec 14, 2007

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of December 16

  9 shopping days left. Are we excited?

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Dec 14, 2007

• TV Review: Shrek the Halls

  Shrek the Halls just bumped Frosty the Snowman out of our family holiday viewing menu.

  Review in Video — by Jeff Myers — on Dec 14, 2007

• My Eye on the Golden Globes Nominations 2008

  A look at the nominees for the Golden Globe Award.

  Opinion in Video — by NancyGail — on Dec 14, 2007

Sports

• Bobby Petrino And The Last "Greater Fool"

  Maybe Arkansas will be the last fool duped by the former Atlanta Falcons coach.

  News in Sports — by Brian McClellan — on Dec 14, 2007

• Mitchell's Report, What We Already Knew, And What To Take From It

  So let's focus on the future, not the past. Any forlorn baseball fan takes this maxim to heart.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Dec 14, 2007