July 14, 2008 Archive

Books

• The Early Word: New and Notable Fiction for the Week of July 14, 2008

  The latest in Eoin Colfer's popular children's series, plus some new mysteries, romances, and thrillers.

  News in Books — by Kevin Eagan — on Jul 14, 2008

• Book Review: Cable Confidence - A Guide to Textured Knitting by Sara Louise Harper

  A great guide for knitting complex cable patterns.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Jul 14, 2008

• Book Review: Self-Editing for Fiction Writers by Renni Browne and Dave King

  "Self-Editing for Fiction Writers" is a fine tutorial, especially for those who cannot or do not have access to writing classes or writing groups.

  Review in Books — by Joanne Huspek — on Jul 14, 2008

• Book Review: Santa vs. Satan - The Official Compendium of Imaginary Fights by Jake Kalish

  El Bicho vs. Jake Kalish

  Review in Books — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jul 14, 2008

• Book Review: Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White - Thoughts on Religion, Morality, and Politics by Adam Hamilton

  Adam Hamilton tries to "find the sweet spot" amongst religious absolutists.

  Review in Books — by Jordan Richardson — on Jul 14, 2008

• Book Review: Martian Time-Slip by Philip K. Dick

  The first of five novels featured on a new Library of American volume is a heady meditation on time and schizophrenia.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Jul 14, 2008

• Book Review: The Pendragon Legend by Antal Szerb

  What was to be an uneventful, researched-filled time turned into sleepless nights, midnight riders, deaths, attempted deaths, and gigantic apparitions that happen to be…the butler!

  Review in Books — by Agnieszka Klus — on Jul 14, 2008

• Book Review: Chasing Lolita - How Popular Culture Corrupted Nabokov's Little Girl All Over Again by Graham Vickers

  Lolita's legacy in pop culture, and the many ways the title character has entered the public consciousness, including entertainment, fashion, tabloid news, and sexual mores.

  Review in Books — by Gerry Weaver — on Jul 14, 2008

Video

• Watching Television Pilots: CBS's The Ex List

  Does The Ex List make my TiVo list?

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jul 14, 2008

• DVD Reviews: 305, Superhero Movie - Savor the Silliness

  Puerile and downright stupid? Well, yeah... but they're still funny.

  Review in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Jul 14, 2008

• Behind the Scenes at Celebrity Circus

  Celebrity Circus offers grace and elegance, not elephants and clowns.

  Interview in Video — by Alyse Wax — on Jul 14, 2008

• Movie Review: WALL-E, The Wicked Scare Tactics Of A Cute Robot

  It's wicked when Pentecostals or Disney indoctrinate children through apocalyptic fear...

  Review in Video — by Al Barger — on Jul 14, 2008

• Movie Review: Hellboy II - The Golden Army

  Hellboy is back, in a world more gorgeous than ever. The story sometimes suffers, but it doesn't matter.

  Review in Video — by Phillip Winn — on Jul 14, 2008

• DVD Review: Robin Of Sherwood - The Complete Collection

  Arguably the best adaptation of the Robin Hood myth.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 14, 2008

• Movie Review: Hellboy II - The Golden Army

  A cinematic blast; you can't help but enjoy this movie.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 14, 2008

• DVD Review: College Road Trip

  Another painfully annoying Martin Lawrence movie or finally a refreshing Martin Lawrence comedy?

  Review in Video — by Derek Fleek — on Jul 14, 2008

Politics

• The Ron Paul Revolution Marches on DC

  The Revolution March this past weekend wound down the Ron Paul movement with a pat on the back rather than a bang.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jul 14, 2008

• American Democracy: Suicide by Representative

  The fallout of September 11 is the fall of the United States.

  Opinion in Politics — by Superior To You — on Jul 14, 2008

• Senator McCain's Conservative Role Model is...The Envelope, Please...

  Senator McCain has named Theodore Roosevelt as his conservative role model. Is that an appropriate choice?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dan Miller — on Jul 14, 2008

• American Apathy and Legislative Outcomes

  A self-governed nation should be keenly aware of how the government functions and performs.

  Opinion in Politics — by AH Dowden — on Jul 14, 2008

Gaming

• Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 7/13/2008

  Not even E3 can stop the weekly WiiWare and Virtual Console release train.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Jul 14, 2008

Music

• Interview: EvilMrSod

  The rock 'n' roll bad boy talks Germany, Johnny Cash, and playing live.

  Interview in Music — by Angie Pardue — on Jul 14, 2008

• Music Review: Tim Collins - Fade

  Well-behaved music? Nope!

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Jul 14, 2008

• Music Review: Elvis Presley - Elvis (NBC-TV Special)

  Essential Elvis: Chapter 17.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jul 14, 2008

• Music Review: Wes Montgomery - The Incredible Jazz Guitar Of Wes Montgomery

  Still remembered as one of the best, forty years after his death.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Jul 14, 2008

Sci/Tech

• T-Bone Burnett Brings High Definition ΧΟΔΕ (CODE) to John Mellencamp's Life, Death, Love, and Freedom

  HD Audio on a standard-def DVD?

  News in Sci/Tech — by Josh Hathaway — on Jul 14, 2008

• Software Review – SnagIt 9 from TechSmith

  If you find yourself capturing screenshots on a regular basis, then owning SnagIt is a must.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Jul 14, 2008

• UC Irvine Staff Nails ID Thief in Texas

  Don't mess with UC Irvine. They track their identity thieves down Texas style!

  News in Sci/Tech — by Ed Dickson — on Jul 14, 2008