June 26, 2008 Archive

Sci/Tech

• Ignore the "Obese Police"

  I’m not talking about cops who are fat, but rather the butt-in-skis who are obsessed with body weight and body fat.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Sal Marinello — on Jun 26, 2008

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

  If you are tired of the tedium of going through each of your controls to change the look and feel, then you need NetAdvantage AppStylist.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Jun 26, 2008

• InsideCRM on 50 Ways to Protect Your Privacy

  InsideCRM publishes a one-page resource on how to protect your personal and financial information.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Ed Dickson — on Jun 26, 2008

Books

• Book Review: The Last Oracle by James Rollins

  Rollins' book is one of the top thrillers of the year.

  Review in Books — by Megalith — on Jun 26, 2008

• Book Review: The Home Office From Hell Cure: Transform Your Underperforming, Time-Sucking Homebased Business into a Runaway Success by Jeffrey A. Landers

  This humorous and energetic book will help you turn your chaotic home office into a professional ally

  Review in Books — by Vyrdolak — on Jun 26, 2008

• Book Review: Seven Touches Of Music by Zoran Zivkovic

  This will be one of the most rewarding reads you've had in a long time.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 26, 2008

• Interview with Lea Schizas of Muse Book Reviews

  "Unfortunately, I do believe that many ‘writer friends’ who are reviewers do help fellow writers," states Schizas.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Jun 26, 2008

• Book Review: Murder, Mayhem and a Fine Man by Claudia Mair Burney

  Cat-and-mouse crime plus romance, rich in psychological overtones and clever repartee.

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Jun 26, 2008

• The Book ATM: Printing Books on Demand

  The future of book selling is just around the corner.

  News in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Jun 26, 2008

• Interview with Children's Book Author Jeff Clineff

  "Picture books introduce children to the world of reading and imagination,' says Clineff.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Jun 26, 2008

• Getting Published: The First Thrill, The Real Deal

  Having your first book accepted by a major publisher still packs a delicious thrill.

  Opinion in Books — by AVANTIKUMAR — on Jun 26, 2008

Politics

• Horrendous Hubris

  Are you ready for the audacity of arrogance?

  Opinion in Politics — by Joel S. Hirschhorn — on Jun 26, 2008

• Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition: Supreme Court Rules for Gun Rights

  In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that individuals have the right to own firearms for self-defense and hunting.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Bambenek — on Jun 26, 2008

• The Supreme Court (Five to Four) Says That The Answer is Blowin' in the Wind

  The decision declaring the death penalty unconstitutional where rape did not cause, and was not intended to cause, a child’s death, is a travesty.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dan Miller — on Jun 26, 2008

Music

• Music Review: History Of Guns - Acedia

  Goths discover bleeps and swooshes, world cheers.

  Review in Music — by Stuart A Hamilton — on Jun 26, 2008

• Music Review: The Deep Purple Reissues

  A case for everything louder than everything else.

  Review in Music — by JC Mosquito — on Jun 26, 2008

• Nick Moss & The Flip Tops To Record Live Album With Lurrie Bell at Chan's July 18-19

  This is your chance for a little piece of immortality...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jun 26, 2008

• Music Review: Jaymay - Autumn Fallin'

  Layers of sound topped with delicate vocals, all sure to please anti-folk and indie pop fans.

  Review in Music — by Anna Creech — on Jun 26, 2008

• Music Review: Fratellis - Here We Stand

  The Glascow rockers return with a sophomore set of crisp, if slightly familiar sounding, pop tracks.

  Review in Music — by Bill Sherman — on Jun 26, 2008

• Music Review: Elvis Presley - Elvis Presley

  Essential Elvis: Chapter 1.

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

• Music DVD Review: Genesis - When In Rome 2007

  This show damn near brought tears to this old prog-dog's eyes. Too bad it's only available at WalMart.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Jun 26, 2008

• Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Lovers Clothes Line At Macy's

  Harajuku Lovers has been successful in part to America’s open embrace of what it represents: another culture and freedom of creative expression.

  Opinion in Music — by Katrina-Kasey Wheeler — on Jun 26, 2008

• Retro Redux: Taxi Drivers Have Feelings Too

  Driving a cab in the days before Travis Bickle made it scary.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Jun 26, 2008

• Music Review: Laaz Rockit - Left for Dead

  Solid old school thrash from the recently un-retired old schoolers.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 26, 2008

• Music Review: Filter - Anthems For The Damned

  For Richard Patrick and Filter, this new and fourth album is a mix of almost everything that made them great.

  Review in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Jun 26, 2008

Sports

• In Defense of Terry Bradshaw's Steroid Use

  The legend admits to doing steroids.

  Opinion in Sports — by Maddy Pumilia — on Jun 26, 2008

• Lahm Steals from Under Turkish Noses

  Turkey just miss out on an historic victory

  News in Sports — by David Millington — on Jun 26, 2008

• Euro 2008: Germany Squeaks By Turkey

  Turkey's journey ends but not without leaving an impression.

  Opinion in Sports — by Alessandro Nicolo — on Jun 26, 2008

• Safin Overpowers An Under-Strength Djokovic

  Djokovic exits Wimbledon in Second Round Shock.

  News in Sports — by David Millington — on Jun 26, 2008

Culture

• Retailers Honor Sleuths Who Smashed $100 Million Organized Retail Crime Ring

  Law enforcement and retail sleuths honored for smashing a $100 million shoplifting ring in Florida.

  News in Culture — by Ed Dickson — on Jun 26, 2008

• Cocooned

  In today's world, taking yourself away from the Internet may be a good idea.

  Opinion in Culture — by Joanne Huspek — on Jun 26, 2008

• Greetings from Mars

  A daily comic strip by Jenn Jordan.

  Satire in Culture — by Jenn Jordan — on Jun 26, 2008

• Interview: Dena Jones, World Society for the Protection of Animals, on Bear Farming

  Where have the cuddly teddy bears gone? The shocking practice of bear farming.

  Interview in Culture — by Mayra Calvani — on Jun 26, 2008

• George Carlin, Google, and Community Values

  Taboos change as new communications media determine what is accessible and what is not.

  Opinion in Culture — by Robert K. Blechman — on Jun 26, 2008

Video

• Movie Review: Dummy at the Edinburgh International Film Festival 2008

  This is a painfully honest and exhaustively emotional film.

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

• Movie Review: The Incredible Hulk Is Quite A Credi(ta)ble Effort

  Edward Norton, Zak Penn, and Louis Letterier team up with Marvel to right the wrong done to The Hulk. Who's your superhero now?

  Review in Video — by Irreverent Misanthrope — on Jun 26, 2008

• Movie Review: Rails & Ties

  Rage against the machine...

  Review in Video — by Louis Boram — on Jun 26, 2008

• DVD Review: Houdini (1953)

  Houdini is entertainment for the whole family.

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

• Movie Review: Be Kind Rewind

  A must-see for true movie buffs

  Review in Video — by Derek Fleek — on Jun 26, 2008

• Movie Review: Wanted

  "Wanted" puts "graphic" and "novel" into the term "graphic novel adaptation."

  Review in Video — by Colin Boyd — on Jun 26, 2008

• General Hospital’s Spinelli: The Thinking Fan's Hero

  General Hospital writers and actors -- when they are good they are really good but still bashed by fans.

  Opinion in Video — by Spin's Vixenella — on Jun 26, 2008

Tastes

• TasteTV: Theo Chocolates on Chocolate Television

  TasteTV's Chocolate Television program talks to Pam Hinckley of Seattle's popular Theo Chocolates (organic and made bean to bar).

  Interview in Tastes — by TasteTV — on Jun 26, 2008