May 17, 2008 Archive

Politics

• Beating Golf Clubs Into Swords

  President Bush chooses war over golf.

  Opinion in Politics — by Robert K. Blechman — on May 17, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Stevie Ray Vaughan & Friends - Solos, Sessions & Encores

  Check out this collection of songs by guitar master Stevie Ray Vaughan performing with other gods of the blues.

  Review in Music — by gette — on May 17, 2008

• Music Review: Princes Amongst Men - Journeys With Gypsy Musicians

  You won't find a better introduction to the exciting world of Balkan Gypsy music than this CD.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on May 17, 2008

• Music Review: Phil Vassar - Prayer Of A Common Man

  Phil Vassar blends a solid beat while singing simple songs of life in this latest CD.

  Review in Music — by NancyGail — on May 17, 2008

• Music Review: The Beach Boys - Still Cruisin'

  The Beach Boys reach the mountain top one last time.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 17, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Dirty Money by Richard Stark

  Professional thief Parker returns for a score gone bad and lays his life on the line.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on May 17, 2008

• Book Review: Sleep Before Evening by Magdalena Ball

  So often angsty teenagers are clichéd or unlikable or they just seem plain unreal. Here, however, the author does a good job.

  Review in Books — by Carole McDonnell — on May 17, 2008

• Book Review: House Rules by Rachel Sontag

  Rachel Sontag tells an honest and heartbreaking story of abuse and what it takes to escape the abuser.

  Review in Books — by Ruthie — on May 17, 2008

• Comic Review: Wondermark: Beards of Our Forefathers by David Malki

  The twice-weekly sardonically surreal web comic gets its first bound collection.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on May 17, 2008

• Book Review: Quiet, Please: Dispatches from a Public Librarian by Scott Douglas

  Douglas' wry humor and evocative storytelling makes this memoir an entertaining page-turner.

  Review in Books — by Anna Creech — on May 17, 2008

Sports

• How MLB Can Market Itself Year-Round

  Steroids were good for MLB's offseason as a discussion topic, and they can continue to generate buzz.

  Opinion in Sports — by Radio Coach Sam Weaver — on May 17, 2008

• Arlen Specter vs. Roger Goodell, Again

  There's far more to the battle between Arlen Specter and Roger Goodell then just spying. Again, follow the money.

  Opinion in Sports — by Gary D. Benz — on May 17, 2008

• Government Is Involved With Everything We Do, Not Just Sports

  Congress and other branches of the federal government are willing to involve themselves in the business of sport. Why is this a surprise?

  Opinion in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on May 17, 2008

Culture

• Theater Review (Huntsville, AL): I Hate Hamlet

  They don't really hate Hamlet, and Theatre Huntsville's production will make a Hamlet fan out of you, too.

  Review in Culture — by Josh Hathaway — on May 17, 2008

• Theater/Dance Review (Brooklyn NY): The Judgment of Paris by Austin McCormick and Company XIV

  This dazzling new dance-theater piece incorporates elements of pre-ballet Baroque dance.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on May 17, 2008

Video

• DVD Review: African American Lives 2

  Genealogy and celebrities come together to create a fascinating series.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on May 17, 2008

• Movie Review: Teeth

  Teeth is a brazen black comedy/horror that will leave male viewers feeling diminished after entering triumphantly.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on May 17, 2008

• DVD Review: The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

  Wait for the Special Edition DVD to come out before purchasing, rent this version in the meantime.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on May 17, 2008

• FOX Announces Its Prime Time 2008-2009 Schedule

  Fox announces two new dramas, three new comedies, one unscripted show, and two new animated series for 2008-09.

  News in Video — by Gerry Weaver — on May 17, 2008

Gaming

• PC Game Review: Sherlock Holmes - Nemesis

  Sherlock Holmes must stop Arsene Lupin from stealing London's finest national treasures to save the world!!...well just England's reputation.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on May 17, 2008

• Product Review: "Bakugan" Toys

  Check out Bakugan - the new hit anime battle toy game.

  Review in Gaming — by Lisa Damian — on May 17, 2008

Tastes

• TasteTV: Grandviews Restaurant in the Grand Hyatt SF

  TasteTV visits the Grandviews Restaurant in the Grand Hyatt San Francisco.

  Review in Tastes — by TasteTV — on May 17, 2008