May 26, 2008 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Practical Artistry - Light and Exposure For Digital Photographers by Harold Davis

  Practical Artistry is a great book for anyone who wants to understand the traditional methods of photography.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on May 26, 2008

Sports

• Notice to the MLB: It's Time to Get the Calls Correct

  It may make purists cringe, but it's time for change in baseball and that change means embracing technology.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on May 26, 2008

• The Ramble: Steroids are Worse Than Gambling, Drug Free Olympics Impossible, Trevor Graham Trial Fallout, Horses on Steroids and the Dog Days of June

  Talk of steroids, human growth hormone, EPO continue to dominate in the world of sports.

  Opinion in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on May 26, 2008

Music

• Music Review: The Monkees' Head Soundtrack Remains A Worthy Trip

  This week's column uncovers The Monkees' unjustly overlooked film soundtrack, a collection of solid 60s rock and pop. It also shows the group at their most cohesive and polished.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on May 26, 2008

• Music Review: Scott Hamilton and Friends – Across the Tracks

  Veteran jazzman swings with another great outing

  Review in Music — by Stephen Foster — on May 26, 2008

• Interview: Band of the Week - Rachael Sage

  Intelligent, witty, and upbeat, Sage managed to be engaging and whimsical while always maintaining a professional demeanour.

  Interview in Music — by A.L. Harper — on May 26, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Doyle Bramhall II - Live from the Great Wall of China

  A spectacular setting overshadows an average performance.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on May 26, 2008

• Music Review: The Rolling Stones - 12 X 5

  What is 12 X 5 and round?

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 26, 2008

• Music Review: Frank Sinatra – Nothing But the Best

  The latest in the line of good Frank Sinatra greatest hits compilations.

  Review in Music — by Mark Kalriess — on May 26, 2008

• Music Review: Mudcrutch - Mudcrutch

  I am already anticipating their second release.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on May 26, 2008

• Music Review: Langhorne Slim And The War Eagles - Langhorne Slim And The War Eagles

  The War Eagles add to Langhorne Slim’s mix of traditional, yet untraditional folk sensibilities.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on May 26, 2008

Video

• DVD Review: 24: Season One Special Edition

  Chuck Norris counted to infinity - twice. Jack Bauer would meanwhile do something important.

  Review in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on May 26, 2008

• Movie Review: The Station Agent

  A simple and very effective character study with a great lead performance.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on May 26, 2008

• Movie Review: Living & Dying

  Marvel at the return of Trent Haaga; just ignore everything else.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Fleming — on May 26, 2008

• DVD Review - Joseph Campbell: The Hero's Journey – A Biographical Portrait

  The life story of the man who reclaimed myth for the modern generation.

  Review in Video — by T. Michael Testi — on May 26, 2008

• Internet TV Review: Sanctuary

  Can sci-fantasy series Sanctuary navigate the no-man's-land of network television to thrive where others have failed?

  Review in Video — by Niall Rough — on May 26, 2008

Politics

• This Is Not A Scandal

  There are plenty of reasons to be mad at Hillary Clinton, but her remarks about the Robert Kennedy assassination are not a scandal.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on May 26, 2008

Gaming

• PC Game Review: Baseball Mogul 2009

  A slightly tweaked version of last year's game left our reviewer wanting more.

  Review in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on May 26, 2008