August 7, 2008 Archive

Politics

• Hip Hop Mayor Goes to Jail, and the Angels Still Refuse to Sing

  Kwame goes to jail today, and things slide from worse to worser.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joanne Huspek — on Aug 07, 2008

• How to Make Your Tinfoil Hat

  Don't let the CFR turn you into a robotic spy with their mind control lasers. Take steps to protect yourself now!

  Satire in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Aug 07, 2008

• Paris for President? Ah, Why Not?

  Paris for President? Why the heck not?

  Satire in Politics — by Joanne Huspek — on Aug 07, 2008

• Where the Road of Unreason Leads

  Once you get people accepting lies as truth it's not a big step to get them to accept slavery as freedom and evil as good.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Aug 07, 2008

Music

• Music DVD Review: Fantômas & Melvins - Live From London 2006

  A must-have for fans of unconventional metal supergroups and those with a flavour for something just a little odd.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 07, 2008

• Music Media: Jeff Loomis, Dream Theater, Poughkeepsie Metal Fest, Metallica, Slipknot, Staind, Anew Revolution, Impending Doom

  Within lies a plethora of videos for your viewing enjoyment.

  News in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 07, 2008

• From Brooklyn to Montauk: The Top Venues for Live Music on Long Island

  A nice selection of venues no matter what your musical tastes...

  Opinion in Music — by Dan Freedman — on Aug 07, 2008

• The Police Release Reunion CD/DVD/LP Live Set Exclusively Through Best Buy October 7

  This is one more step down the path of destruction as foretold in the Book of Revelations.

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 07, 2008

• Music Review: Chris James and Patrick Rynn - Stop And Think About It

  Tight arrangements of other people's material, and originals with their own distinct flavor.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 07, 2008

• Music Review: The Little Ones - Morning Tide

  Californians say don't worry, be happy...

  Review in Music — by Andy Peterson — on Aug 07, 2008

• Four Disc, 107 Track Roy Orbison Box Set The Soul of Rock and Roll To Be Released September 23

  A man whose career deserves the box set treatment...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 07, 2008

• Music Review: Panic Room - Visionary Position

  Members of Karnataka, Mostly Autumn and Fish's band combine together to produce a stunning first album. This is Panic Room.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Aug 07, 2008

• Music Review: Communic - Payment of Existence

  Solid power metal that will not disappoint.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 07, 2008

• Music Review: Danny Bryant's RedEye Band - Black And White

  Here it is in Black And White - Danny Bryant's RedEye Band serve up some high quality blues.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Aug 07, 2008

• Music Review: The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Axis: Bold As Love

  The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Chapter 2.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 07, 2008

• Music Review: Albert Hammond, Jr. - ¿Como Te Llama?

  The Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond, Jr. returns with his second solo album "¿Como Te Llama?"

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Aug 07, 2008

Video

• TV Media: Firefly; Cleopatra 2525; Buck Rogers; Andy Barker, PI; Friday Night Lights; The Daily Show; The Colbert Report; The Office; Buffy the Vampire Slayer; Kung Fu Killer; South Park; 30 Rock

  Full episodes and other television goodies for your viewing pleasure.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 07, 2008

• Movie Review: What We Do Is Secret

  The Germs get the punk biopic treatment in the filth and fury of What We Do Is Secret.

  Review in Video — by Ethan Stanislawski — on Aug 07, 2008

• DVD Review: Wild China

  Essential viewing for nature show fans and a vibrant introduction for any viewers interested in learning more about this expansive country.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Aug 07, 2008

• TV Review: So You Think You Can Dance - Week Last

  Goodbye, So You Think You Can Dance. So I think I might cry. And skip the finale.

  Review in Video — by Matt Springer — on Aug 07, 2008

• DVD Review: Terry Pratchett's Discworld Collection

  A blast for fantasy fans and anyone looking for a good chuckle.

  Review in Video — by Jeff Provine — on Aug 07, 2008

• DVD Review: Redbelt

  Mamet's mixed martial arts movie is a magnificent mashup

  Review in Video — by Tony Dayoub — on Aug 07, 2008

• TV Review: Eureka - "What About Bob?"

  Jack and Allison in the woods, oh my!

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Aug 07, 2008

• DVD Review: The Berenstain Bears - Family and Friendship

  Take a trip through Bear Country with this new DVD release.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 07, 2008

• Movie Review: Mamma Mia!

  Watching Mamma Mia! is like being repeatedly slapped about the face with a rainbow.

  Review in Video — by Steven van Lijnden — on Aug 07, 2008

• DVD Review: High and Low (The Criterion Collection)

  Another example of Kurosawa’s brilliance as a director.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Aug 07, 2008

• Movie Review: Pineapple Express

  It's the funniest comedy I have seen in ages.

  Review in Video — by Derek Fleek — on Aug 07, 2008

• DVD Review: Rogue

  A fine killer croc movie from Australia goes right to DVD in America.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 07, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Digital Magic by Philippa Ballantine

  Indescribable. But I'll try anyway -- you just have to experience this one.

  Review in Books — by Warren Kelly — on Aug 07, 2008

• Book Review: Scientific Imaging With Photoshop - Methods, Measurement, and Output by Jerry Sedgewick

  Scientific Imaging With Photoshop is a must have for anyone who is in the scientific community and works with images and Photoshop.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 07, 2008

• Book Review: Baldwin's Harlem - A Biography of James Baldwin by Herb Boyd

  Boyd pulls at the Baldwin self-doubt scab -- born black, gay, poor, and ugly, not the most auspicious start in life.

  Review in Books — by Heloise — on Aug 07, 2008

• Book Review: Silent Thunder by Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen

  The Johansens team up to deliver an international romp focusing on a mysterious Soviet sub from the Cold War.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Aug 07, 2008

• Book Review: Digging Into America by Anne Tyler

  Two Baltimore families from very different cultural backgrounds cope with the demands of adopting of a pair of Korean children.

  Review in Books — by Philip Spires — on Aug 07, 2008

Culture

• America’s Melting Pot Is Boiling Over

  Who needs fences when our prejudices are stronger than ever?

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Aug 07, 2008

• Interview with Hakan Tongul, UN World Food Programme Assistant Country Director for Myanmar

  A 22 pound ration of rice can be all a family needs to make it possible for its children to attend school.

  Interview in Culture — by William Lambers — on Aug 07, 2008

• Theatre Review (London): The Wizard Of Oz at the Royal Festival Hall

  A balmy night in London is a rarer sight than a performance this mediocre at the RFH.

  Opinion in Culture — by Tania Patti — on Aug 07, 2008

• Nick Jonas Raises Awareness About Diabetes

  Jonas Brothers ask fans to donate to various causes as Nick gets personal with his diabetes.

  News in Culture — by Maddy Pumilia — on Aug 07, 2008

• Heavenly Bliss at the DMV

  It's hard to believe, but there is bliss at the Department of Motor Vehicles.

  Opinion in Culture — by Joanne Huspek — on Aug 07, 2008

Sports

• Thoughts on Iraqi Athletes Participating in the Olympics

  The ban is lifted just in time.

  Opinion in Sports — by Maddy Pumilia — on Aug 07, 2008

• There's Something About Fav-ruh: Brett's a Jet

  It's official: Brett Favre is a Jet. I'm happy for Brett, but how will everyone else involved end up looking when it's all said and done?

  News in Sports — by Jonathan Medina — on Aug 07, 2008

• 2008 Olympic Soccer: Fourth Place - Day One Recap

  Muggy weather and sloppy play made for a rough go on the first day of Olympic competition.

  News in Sports — by Geeves — on Aug 07, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Product Review: Dazzle Video Creator Plus - from Pinnacle Systems, Inc.

  If you need to convert your analog videos to digital and edit them, then you should check out Dazzle Video Creator Plus.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 07, 2008

• New Words For An Old Refrain At The 17th International Conference On HIV/AIDS

  As long as we continue to allow a moral code based on bigotry and hatred to dictate health care people will continue to die.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 07, 2008