June 19, 2008 Archive

Music

• Music Review: We Are Scientists - Brain Thrust Mastery

  The latest pop-rock nugget from the Cali trio.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Jun 19, 2008

• Music Review: Wolf Parade - At Mount Zoomer

  Wolf Parade's latest album is a stunning achievement.

  Review in Music — by Eric Dennis — on Jun 19, 2008

• Music Review: Arthur Brown - The Voice Of Love

  The God Of Hellfire has turned into an Angel Of Love.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Jun 19, 2008

• Music Review: The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge

  The Rolling Stones: Chapter 26.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jun 19, 2008

• Music Review: Totimoshi - Milagrosa

  Rock and roll with strong jam band qualities that stands out in a crowd.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 19, 2008

• Music Review: Anthony David - Acey Duecy

  Hopefully, Acey Duecy will foster a new "golden era" in modern soul music.

  Review in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Jun 19, 2008

• Music Review: Russian Circles - Station

  This seven-song-squall is a serious sonic attack.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Jun 19, 2008

• Music Review: Katy Perry - One Of The Boys

  Is Katy Perry's debut album all it's cracked up to be?

  Review in Music — by Garon Cockrell — on Jun 19, 2008

• Music Review: Silver Jews - Lookout Mountain, Lookout Sea

  Silver Jews' latest album is a mixed bag.

  Review in Music — by Eric Dennis — on Jun 19, 2008

Sports

• Has Mark Shapiro Lost His Nerve?

  If Indians GM Mark Shapiro is to deliver on his audacious promises, he needs to rekindle his own audacity.

  Opinion in Sports — by Gary D. Benz — on Jun 19, 2008

• Tiger Woods: Playing Through the Pain

  We could all take a page from Tiger and play through the pain.

  Opinion in Sports — by Joanne Huspek — on Jun 19, 2008

• Euro 2008: Now the Real Fun Begins

  Sizing up the quarter-final match ups at Euro 2008

  Opinion in Sports — by Alessandro Nicolo — on Jun 19, 2008

• Euro 2008 Group Stage Round 3

  The final quarter-finalists are found as Euro 2008 prepares to get down to serious business

  News in Sports — by Ally Brown — on Jun 19, 2008

Politics

• McCain Must Give Up Public Funding

  McCain should show that he understands what it means to be a Republican and embrace corporate financing enthusiastically.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jun 19, 2008

Video

• Blu-ray Review: Jumper

  Jump right past this one.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jun 19, 2008

• DVD Review: The Boondocks: The Complete Second Season

  The Boondocks is back for a second season of no holds barred, tell it like it is, animated satire of African-American culture

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Jun 19, 2008

• DVD Review: Robbie Coltrane - Incredible Britain

  Robbie Coltrane takes a beautiful Jaguar roadster and us on a spin through Britain via the roads less traveled.

  Review in Video — by Russ Evenhuis — on Jun 19, 2008

• The Coming Convergence: TV Is In Your Hands

  Traditional TV and the Internet are not at odds--they're sleeping together.

  Opinion in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Jun 19, 2008

• DVD Review: Totally Baked

  Even with the generous puffs I was taking of the bud, the movie only got some jaded laughs from me.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Jun 19, 2008

• Movie Review: The Happening

  Lots of things, um, happen.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 19, 2008

• TV Review: Queen Bees - Looking to Change Divas for the Better

  I’m a sucker for reality shows, and this one really caught my eye.

  Review in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Jun 19, 2008

Books

• Graphic Novel Review: All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely

  Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely bring back the gentler years of Superman with a soft science fiction touch.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jun 19, 2008

• Book Review: Emperor! A Romance of Ancient China by Lanny Fields

  Emperor! tells the combined stories of Emporer Ying Jeng and a Roman that he befriends, Marcus Lucius Scipio.

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on Jun 19, 2008

• Book Review: Into the Wild by Sarah Beth Durst

  Julie Marchen ventures into the Enchanted Woods (the Wild) to save her mother and the world she knows.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jun 19, 2008

• Book Review: An A to Z Walk In The Park by R.M. Smith

  Graphic artist R.M. Smith teaches the alphabet and animals in his lovely park.

  Review in Books — by Gerry Weaver — on Jun 19, 2008

• Interview with Cheryl C. Malandrinos of The Book Connection

  "Give readers some credit; they don’t need biting marks from a reviewer to learn the areas where the book failed to meet a person’s expectations."

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Jun 19, 2008

• Interview with Atlantis Prophecy Author Thomas Greanias

  "Throughout history villainy has sought the imprimatur of history or myth to justify itself."

  Interview in Books — by Megalith — on Jun 19, 2008

• Graphic Novel Review: Hawaiian Dick: Byrd of Paradise by B. Clay Moore and Steven Griffin

  This 1950s Hawaiian private eye tale comes out swinging with beautiful art, great dialogue, and throws in a zombie.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jun 19, 2008

Culture

• Do Women Prefer the Bad Boy?

  Science proves what everyone has known for years: jerks always get the girl.

  Opinion in Culture — by Kate Brandli — on Jun 19, 2008

• Interview: Rick Corsino, UN World Food Programme Director in Afghanistan

  Food and education for children are crucial elements for Afghanistan to become a peaceful and prosperous democracy.

  Interview in Culture — by William Lambers — on Jun 19, 2008

• Companies Must Cultivate Creative Talent with Care

  Here's some advice on how to handle writers.

  Opinion in Culture — by Alessandro Nicolo — on Jun 19, 2008

• Where Form Meets Function: Functional and Artistic Websites

  Easy solutions for the unique problems artists face when struggling to create a website that is user-friendly and artistic.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jamie Hollier — on Jun 19, 2008

• Theater/Burlesque Review (NYC): Revealed

  Bawdy fun in the East Village.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Jun 19, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Software Review – NetAdvantage For .NET Suite- NetAdvantage For ASP.NET 2008 Volume 1 From Infragistics

  If you are tired of having to repeatedly design your ASP.NET interfaces, then you need to look at NetAdvantage For ASP.NET.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Jun 19, 2008

• Dan Nied's Fortress of Weight Loss: Day 175

  Progress report...

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Dan Nied — on Jun 19, 2008