June 3, 2008 Archive

Sports

• BC Sports Treehouse Fort Headlines For June 3

  Flip Saunders out in Detroit ... Eli's jersey in space ... Mosely gets support from F1 ... and Prior's most recent shoulder surgery.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jun 03, 2008

• For the 2008 Indians, It's 1968 Revisited

  40 years later and not much has changed with the Indians. All pitch and no hit and another long season.

  Opinion in Sports — by Gary D. Benz — on Jun 03, 2008

Politics

• Quo Vadis? II

  We have a number of big problems, and no candidate seems prepared to deal with the most important of them.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dan Miller — on Jun 03, 2008

• Can John McCain Be an Agent of Change?

  Is it possible a man known to be a maverick is already an agent of change?

  Opinion in Politics — by SJ Reidhead — on Jun 03, 2008

Music

• New Album Releases 06/03/08: Weezer, Fleet Foxes, Jewel, Radiohead, Aimee Mann, Gavin Rossdale, Dr. John & The Lower 911 & More

  A short, but sweet list this week.

  News in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Jun 03, 2008

• Music Review: Ladytron - Velocifero

  This is an electro-pop/rock album you don't want to miss.

  Review in Music — by Anna Creech — on Jun 03, 2008

• Music Review: Dialtone - No Hang-Ups

  Dialtone releases their debut album. It's a strong start to a promising career.

  Review in Music — by Gray Hunter — on Jun 03, 2008

• Music Review: The Rolling Stones - Beggars Banquet

  The Rolling Stones: Chapter 10.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jun 03, 2008

• Music Review: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

  John Williams delivers a fun, yet not great score.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 03, 2008

• Music Review: Mike Zito - Today

  One of St. Louis' best-kept secrets may not be a secret much longer.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Jun 03, 2008

Books

• Book Review: The O. Henry Prize Stories 2008 edited by Laura Furman

  In an age where technology allows everyone a chance to be read, it’s easy to forget that not everyone should be.

  Review in Books — by El Bicho — on Jun 03, 2008

• Book Review: Surprised By Joy: The Shape of My Early Life by C.S. Lewis

  A cerebral examination of the mind, body, faith, reason, intellect, and the imagination.

  Review in Books — by Jessica Schneider — on Jun 03, 2008

• Book Review: Midnight on Mourn Street by Christopher Conlon

  The story slowly ascends until the terrible, heart-wrenching climax.

  Review in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Jun 03, 2008

• Book Review: God Particles: Poems by Thomas Lux

  Lux’s poems revel in absurdity, a mix of humor and satire, leaving the reader with a clearer idea and a sense of understanding and joy.

  Review in Books — by Vivek Sharma — on Jun 03, 2008

• Book Review: A Guide To Folktales In Fragile Dialects by Catherynne M. Valente

  A magical journey into the world of folk tales and myth led by a guide with a definite passion for the subject.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 03, 2008

• Book Review: Rules Are Rules by Julie Scandora

  Maya learns how to deal with one of her biggest problems.

  Review in Books — by NancyGail — on Jun 03, 2008

• Interview with Irene Watson, Managing Editor of Reader Views

  "It takes a lot of time, effort, and funds to have a book review site," says Watson.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Jun 03, 2008

• Book Review: The Giving Myths - Giving Then Getting the Life You've Always Wanted by Stephen B. McSwain

  An encouraging book that teaches the importance of generosity and exposes the myths attached to giving.

  Review in Books — by Janica Unruh — on Jun 03, 2008

• Book Review: 101 Pep-Up Games for Children and 101 Quick-Thinking Games + Riddles for Children by Allison Bartl

  These books are perfect gifts for teachers and would be much more practical than the standard teacher appreciation gifts normally given.

  Review in Books — by Alexandria Jackson — on Jun 03, 2008

• Interview with Linda Merlino, Author of Belly of the Whale

  "Writer’s block is a given," says Linda Merlino.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Jun 03, 2008

• The Early Word: New Books For The Week Of June 2, 2008

  The summer reading season is here, and The Early Word is here to steer you in the right direction.

  News in Books — by Kevin Eagan — on Jun 03, 2008

Video

• DVD Review: Jekyll and Hyde…Together Again

  One hell of a fun walk down early ‘80s memory lane.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Jun 03, 2008

• Movie Review: The Strangers

  Home is where the heart-pounding terror is.

  Review in Video — by ILoz Zoc — on Jun 03, 2008

• My Top Gear Addiction Grows

  Hi, my name is Josh, and I'm a Top Gear fanatic.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jun 03, 2008

• DVD Review: Disney's Minutemen

  Gonna go BACK IN TIME ... oh, sorry. Wrong teenage time travel movie.

  Review in Video — by Warren Kelly — on Jun 03, 2008

• DVD Pick of the Week: The Machine Girl

  A few choices to consider adding to your viewing queue.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 03, 2008

• DVD Review: The Grand

  The grandest tradition of soap opera, with an English accent.

  Review in Video — by Lou Novacheck — on Jun 03, 2008

• Box Office Update 5/30-6/1: Sex and the City Climbs to the Top

  Surprising many, Indy was knocked from the top spot.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 03, 2008

• Movie Review: The Chronicles of Narnia - Prince Caspian

  Strap on yer helmets, sissies! Director Andrew Adamson channels an 8-year-old Michael Bay. The result is not awesome.

  Review in Video — by Kevin Gustafson — on Jun 03, 2008

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): Standing Clear

  The show's creators use subway vignettes to make us look closely at ourselves - and to laugh at what we see.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Jun 03, 2008

• Theater Review (Milan): Il Ventaglio (The Fan) by Goldoni at the Teatro Strehler

  Goldoni hits "The Fan" in Milan.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jun 03, 2008

Tastes

• TasteTV: Bridgewater Chocolate

  TasteTV's Chocolate Television brings you Bridgewater Chocolate, reviewed by Michael Freeman of Cocoa Bella Chocolates.

  Review in Tastes — by TasteTV — on Jun 03, 2008