December 29, 2007 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Gasoline, Texas by Joseph Flynn

  A fast-paced hybrid of mystery, Western, and soap opera scandal.

  Review in Books — by Amanda Bittle — on Dec 29, 2007

• Book Review: Evil for Evil by K. J. Parker

  A powerfully written novel about the choices we make - and their consequences.

  Review in Books — by Gray Hunter — on Dec 29, 2007

• Graphic Novel Review: As The World Burns - 50 Things You Can Do To Stay In Denial by Derrick Jensen and Stephanie McMillan

  This is definitely not a graphic novel for those looking to escape the troubles of the world...

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Dec 29, 2007

• Book Review - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Heart-Pounding, Jaw-Dropping, and Gut-Wrenching Moments in Denver Broncos History by Adrian Dater

  A life-long Broncos' fan reviews the latest book to discuss the team's history.

  Review in Books — by Eric Dennis — on Dec 29, 2007

• Book Review: The Death Of Achilles by Boris Akunin

  Akunin has written another masterpiece of detection and mystery.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Dec 29, 2007

Gaming

• 2007: A Year of Gaming In Review: In Ten Words Or Less - Part 2

  Last time, it was companies. This time? Individuals get their due.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Dec 29, 2007

• 2007: A Year of Gaming In Review: In Ten Words Or Less - Part 1

  Everything I've wanted to say to developers and publishers in 2007... simplified.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Dec 29, 2007

Tastes

• So Much Champagne, So Little Time

  Ever wonder what it would be like to have a hundred bottles of ultra-fine opened for your tasting enjoyment?

  Review in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Dec 29, 2007

• How to Open Champagne

  Don't wait for New Years Eve to break open the bubbly! Here's how to do it right.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Dec 29, 2007

• Dining Out at Jean-George

  Entertaining clients? This midtown restaurant is a sure bet.

  Review in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Dec 29, 2007

Culture

• Big Nose in Buenos Aires

  If you want a taxi, find this man.

  Opinion in Culture — by Terence Clarke — on Dec 29, 2007

• Theater Review (NYC): The Honor and the Glory of Whaling: Following the Northern Star at La Mama

  If Bruce Springsteen had grown up in a New England fishing community he might have written characters like these.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Dec 29, 2007

Music

• Concert Review: Barry Manilow: An Evening of Music and Passion

  A classical musician attends a Barry Manilow concert and is transported. Could it be magic? You bet!

  Review in Music — by Miss Music Nerd — on Dec 29, 2007

Sci/Tech

• Dan Nied's Fortress of Weight Loss: Day 3

  Dealing with a Major Screw Up

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Dan Nied — on Dec 29, 2007

Politics

• Video News Log: The Bhutto Assassination

  A look at video coverage of the Bhutto assassination, funeral, and reaction.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Dec 29, 2007