May 7, 2008 Archive

Tastes

• Discovering Chateau Faugeres

  Ever dream of owning a vineyard?

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on May 07, 2008

• TasteTV Top 5 Report

  The TasteTV Top 5 Report features chocolate art, Bray wine, chef movies, sexy chocolate dresses, and Hardwear by Renee.

  News in Tastes — by TasteTV — on May 07, 2008

Music

• A Destination Site For "Sonic Boomers" Who Like It Loud

  Finally! A place on the web for those folks not yet quite ready to hang up their rock and roll shoes.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on May 07, 2008

• Looking Forward: New Albums From Weezer, Roxy Music, And More

  Plenty of singer/songwriter releases coming up.

  News in Music — by Angie Pardue — on May 07, 2008

• Summer Music Festival Survival Tips and Etiquette

  Planning to attend a music festival? Better be ready - it's Thunderdome out there.

  Opinion in Music — by Eric Dennis — on May 07, 2008

• Music Review: The Morning Benders - Talking Through Tin Cans

  Constructed with what seems like a lethal combination of sunbeams, rainbows, and killer hooks, this is indie pop rock at its finest.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on May 07, 2008

• Really Really Good: The Return of Super LQ!

  The rumors of my blogging death are just that! New music from Pete Rock, Achozen, Busta Rhymes, and The Game!

  News in Music — by Laron Cue — on May 07, 2008

• Music Review: Children of Bodom - Blooddrunk

  Thrash + Melodic Death = Children of Bodom

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on May 07, 2008

• Music Review: Nat King Cole - A Mis Amigos

  ¡Fantástico!

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on May 07, 2008

• Music Review: Frank Sinatra - Sinatra at the Movies

  Sinatra and the movies -- what a combination.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on May 07, 2008

• Music Review: Beach Boys - Carl & The Passions-So Tough

  Bruce Johnston leaves and Ricky Fataar and Blondie Chaplin join the Beach Boys with less than steller results.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 07, 2008

• Music Review: Mysteries of the Revolution - Mysteries Of The Revolution

  It's fusion. Except when it's not.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on May 07, 2008

• Vienna Teng - "City Hall"

  Vienna Teng performs "City Hall" from Dreaming Through The Noise for the Sun Studio Sessions series.

  Interview in Music — by SunStudioSessions — on May 07, 2008

• Music Review: Sasha - The emFire Collection: Mixed, Unmixed & Remixed

  The emFire Collection: Mixed, Unmixed & Remixed feels like a disappointing mix of the old and the not very good.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on May 07, 2008

• Music Review: Sylvia Bennett - Songs From The Heart

  She's more than equal to performing with The Three Tenors.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on May 07, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Movin’ On Up: The Music and Message of Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions

  A soundtrack to our everyday lives.

  Review in Music — by Lou Novacheck — on May 07, 2008

• Music Review: Peggy Lee - The Lost '40s & '50s Capitol Masters

  This collection covers the singers early years, and has some great previously unreleased tracks.

  Review in Music — by Rebecca Wright — on May 07, 2008

• Music Review: Armin Van Buuren - Imagine

  Imagine is a great introduction to Armin's brand of melodic and accessible trance. It's a no-brainer.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on May 07, 2008

Politics

• Liberation! Boris Johnson Is The New Mayor Of London

  On May the 1st, Londoners liberated themselves from the ideological Red Ken, eager for the safer city that the victor, Boris Johnson, promised them.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Edward Manning — on May 07, 2008

• Obama Touts Near Twofer: Wins NC by Double Digits and Squeaks IN

  It's all over Hillary. Face the music gracefully, while the super delegates do the right thing.

  News in Politics — by Heloise — on May 07, 2008

• Obama's Race Problem

  Is this election race all about race?

  Opinion in Politics — by The Obnoxious American — on May 07, 2008

• Jesus Be Black, Yo

  Rev. Wright is wrong, but not for reasons you might think

  Opinion in Politics — by Stephen Foster — on May 07, 2008

Books

• Book Review: The Venus Week by Rebecca Booth

  A book for women who may be missing some of the important times in their lives.

  Review in Books — by Stephen Foster — on May 07, 2008

• Book Review: When We Get to Surf City - A Journey Through America in Pursuit of Rock and Roll, Friendship, and Dreams by Bob Greene

  A nostalgic journey into the life of a 1960s rock and roll touring band.

  Review in Books — by Lesa Holstine — on May 07, 2008

• Book Review: The Body in the Gallery - A Faith Fairchild Mystery by Katherine Hall Page

  Faith must figure out the identity of the woman who died in a fish tank, but can she do it before the killer finds her?

  Review in Books — by NancyGail — on May 07, 2008

• Book Review: The Travel Writer’s Handbook - How to Write and Sell Your Own Travel Experiences by Louise Purwin Zobel and Jacqueline Harmon Butler (Contributor)

  Ready. Set. Write!

  Review in Books — by Lou Novacheck — on May 07, 2008

Video

• Supernatural Fans Want Online Streaming

  A new fan campaign demands to see Supernatural season one online.

  Opinion in Video — by Alice Jester — on May 07, 2008

• Favorite Indiana Jones Sidekick, According to Poll

  The only time in history where 007 is KO'd by a kid.

  Opinion in Video — by Toni Schwartz — on May 07, 2008

• Turning Up The Heat In Hell's Kitchen

  Corey attempted to seduce Louross last night; what was she thinking?

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 07, 2008

• Movie Review: Speed Racer

  With all that computer animation, is it really Go, Speed Racer, Go?

  Review in Video — by Colin Boyd — on May 07, 2008

• TV Review: American Idol - Top Four

  The Top Four Sing Classic Rock and Roll

  Review in Video — by Tracy Leigh Ritts — on May 07, 2008

• TV Review: Gossip Girl - "All About My Brother"

  “I’m so queer I’m going to pop your sister’s cherry tonight!”

  Review in Video — by Brad Laidman — on May 07, 2008

• Why David Cook Will Win American Idol

  In the end I think David Cook’s steadily rising momentum will carry him all the way to the top.

  Opinion in Video — by Sherry Lipp — on May 07, 2008

• DVD Review/Interview: Drew Hastings - Irked and Miffed

  Drew Hastings' standup act is a mishmash of predictable jokes and formulaic patter.

  Review in Video — by Brandy — on May 07, 2008

• Movie Review: Battle Royale

  Violent and meaningful -- a rarity in cinema.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on May 07, 2008

• DVD Review: The Golden Compass (Two Disc Special Editon)

  The Golden Compass is a wonderful movie, full of magic and adventure... a great piece of cinematic magic.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on May 07, 2008

• Movie Review: Iron Man

  Robert Downey Jr. headlines as inventor/tycoon Tony Stark, an unpredictable genius in yet another Marvel comic adaptation.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on May 07, 2008

• TV Review: The American Idol Top 4 and 500 Hundred Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll

  Grading the Top 4 Idols performing songs from a list of 500 songs "that shaped rock and roll."

  Review in Video — by Sherry Lipp — on May 07, 2008

Culture

• Now Taking Smug Living to the Back Yard

  Smug living moves into the back yard.

  Review in Culture — by Joanne Huspek — on May 07, 2008

• Theater Review (NYC): The Sound And The Fury (April Seventh, 1928)

  This company's considerable strength is sourced in ritual, chance, focus, and risk. The combination is glorious.

  Review in Culture — by Tulis McCall — on May 07, 2008

• Josef, Rosemarie, and Elizabeth Fritzl: The Sadist, The Silent, and The Survivor

  Sexual abuse, sexual tyranny, and sadism in Austria.

  Opinion in Culture — by Dr. Juliann Mitchell, PhD — on May 07, 2008

• The Shanghai Diaries: Holiday in Yangshuo

  It seems all I've done while living in China is travel and it is always a hassle. Sometimes though, it is well worth it.

  Opinion in Culture — by Mat Brewster — on May 07, 2008

Sports

• The Ramble: Steroids, Steroids Everywhere and Human Growth Hormone Too

  Stories related to steroids (and other PEDs) dominate the sports pages, from the Kentucky Derby to the NFL, from baseball to the Olympics.

  News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on May 07, 2008