December 31, 2007 Archive

Sci/Tech

• Software Review – Plug-In Image Doctor 2 From Alien Skin Software

  If you need to do image repair in Photoshop on a regular basis, this is a must have.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Dec 31, 2007

• Global Warming: New Software Tracks Geophysical Changes from Radar Images

  A Caltech grad student's new software can reveal major geophysical events, using 20 years of satellite radar images.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Purple Tigress — on Dec 31, 2007

Books

• My Literary Obsessions of 2007

  Favourite books of the year.

  Opinion in Books — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Dec 31, 2007

• Marvel Digital Comics - Launch Review

  Taking a dive into the Marvel Digital Comics service, is it worth the price of admission?

  Review in Books — by Michael Prince — on Dec 31, 2007

• Book Review: Down to a Sunless Sea by Mathias Freese

  An excellent collection of short stories dealing with childhood and its effects on our adult lives.

  Review in Books — by Kevin Eagan — on Dec 31, 2007

• Book Review: Mobs, Messiahs, and Markets: Surviving the Public Spectacle in Finance and Politics by William Bonner and Lila Rajiva

  A serious and hilarious guide to surviving the public spectacle in finance and politics.

  Review in Books — by Abram Bergen — on Dec 31, 2007

Video

• My TV and Movie Obsessions of 2007

  Favourite television shows and movies of the year.

  Opinion in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Dec 31, 2007

• DVD Review: The History Channel's Engineering An Empire

  This series analyzes the world’s major civilizations and recognizes the significant engineering achievements that led to each empire’s rise and legacy.

  Review in Video — by Tan The Man — on Dec 31, 2007

• Linda Ellerbee Hosts "Kids Pick The President"

  Clinton, Obama, Romney...oh my! Kids can finally get involved in politics.

  News in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Dec 31, 2007

• Movie Review: Aliens Vs. Predator - Requiem

  Fun, but nowhere nearly what it could have been.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 31, 2007

• DVD Review: The Revolution From The History Channel

  If you want an excellent, moderately in-depth understanding of the American Revolution then The History Channel Presents: The Revolution will exceed your expectations.

  Review in Video — by T. Michael Testi — on Dec 31, 2007

• Sky Billboards In Support of WGA to Appear Above the Rose Bowl Parade

  A fan organization will show its support of the WGA strike in an innovative and attention-getting manner.

  News in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Dec 31, 2007

• TV Review: Doctor Who - "Voyage Of The Damned"

  I'm forcing my hands to type this: Russell T. Davies did a good job this time around.

  Review in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Dec 31, 2007

• DVD Review: Inside the Actor's Studio - Johnny Depp

  The sexy beast known as Johnny Depp sat down with James Lipton to provide a window into his enigmatic persona.

  Review in Video — by David L. Miller — on Dec 31, 2007

• DVD Review: Digging For The Truth - DVD And Book Collection From The History Channel

  If you like history, if you like the exploration and the mystery of historical situations, then you will love Digging For The Truth!

  Review in Video — by T. Michael Testi — on Dec 31, 2007

• DVD Review: Thames Shakespeare Collection - Macbeth, King Lear, Romeo And Juliet, Twelfth Night

  ...four wonderful examples of what it's like to see Shakespeare performed when none of the actors are intimidated by the text...

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Dec 31, 2007

• Movie Review: P.S. I Love You

  An alternate reality look at dealing with loss and grief.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 31, 2007

• The Best and Worst in Film for 2007

  Films released in 2007 had more positives than negatives; here's Tall Writer's best-worst for this year!

  Opinion in Video — by Tall Writer — on Dec 31, 2007

• New Martial Arts Movie Never Back Down Focuses on Mixed Martial Arts

  New martial arts movie on the horizon draws some mixed responses.

  News in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Dec 31, 2007

• Movie Review: The Savages

  A genuinely winning film about two siblings and an ailing parent that's both funny and warm.

  Review in Video — by Amy Steele — on Dec 31, 2007

• DVD Review: Eastern Promises

  Suspense and drama sure to please!

  Review in Video — by Regina Avalos — on Dec 31, 2007

Music

• Jazz Workshop: 2007 In Review

  At last! The year-end edition of the Jazz Workshop has arrived!

  Opinion in Music — by Michael J. West — on Dec 31, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Blackfield - NYC (Live In New York City)

  Have no fear PT fans. On Blackfield's live DVD, Steven Wilson proves he has plenty of talent and creativity to go around.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Dec 31, 2007

• Music DVD Review: Mariah Carey - The Adventures of Mimi

  Enjoy the nearly 90-minute concert in all of its glory.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Dec 31, 2007

• Music Review: Hello, Blue Roses - The Portrait Is Finished And I Have Failed To Capture Your Beauty

  If you want to hear some really well performed popular music with no pretensions, then look no further than Hello, Blue Roses' first release.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Dec 31, 2007

• A Nerdy Playlist for New Year's Eve

  A selection of music to celebrate the holiday, from Opera to Disco!

  Opinion in Music — by Miss Music Nerd — on Dec 31, 2007

Sports

• Bitterness Sets in for Browns Fans

  The Browns earned everything they got. The Titans did not.

  News in Sports — by Craig Lyndall — on Dec 31, 2007

• Baby New Year Brings Same for Chicago Bulls

  Why the change in coaching regime brings much of the same for the Chicago Bulls in 2008.

  Opinion in Sports — by Tuffy — on Dec 31, 2007

Culture

• How A Drug Dealer Robbed My Pharmacy

  While dopeheads are content to rob mere convenience stores, drug dealers hit licks at your friendly neighborhood pharmacy.

  Opinion in Culture — by Superior To You — on Dec 31, 2007

• The Shame of Our Public School System: Part One

  My experience during my first year of teaching was a personal nightmare and echoed what many other teachers experience as well.

  Opinion in Culture — by Daryl D — on Dec 31, 2007

• Retail Radio: Mind Control Cacophony

  Service industry radio increases customer spending and employee vitriol.

  Opinion in Culture — by Superior To You — on Dec 31, 2007

• A Tale of Two Rapes

  A Saudi woman and an American woman are gang raped in separate incidents. Can they expect justice?

  Opinion in Culture — by Purple Tigress — on Dec 31, 2007

• Theater Review (LA): Alice Sit By The Fire by J. M. Barrie

  In this seldom-performed Barrie play, unlike in Peter Pan, the parents are the subject, and learn from the kids.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Dec 31, 2007

Politics

• Why They Actually Hate Us

  They don't hate us for our freedoms or for what we've done to them. Muslim radicals hate us because hate is power.

  Interview in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Dec 31, 2007

Gaming

• PS2 Review: Buzz! The Mega Quiz

  Go play Scene It. You'll thank us later.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Dec 31, 2007