October 1, 2008 Archive

Music

• Music Review – Lambchop - OH (ohio)

  Put on you favorite trucker hat and settle in with Lambchop's latest.

  Review in Music — by Eric Dennis — on Oct 01, 2008

• Music Review: Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bayou Country (40th Anniversary Edition)

  On this album, they found their distinctive sound.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Oct 01, 2008

• Music Review: Flobots - Fight With Tools

  This is progressive rap for the people, embodying a lyrical spirit out of the voices of rebellion and dissent

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Oct 01, 2008

• Concert Review: Grayson Capps - Grayson Capps Live At The Paradiso

  To really appreciate Grayson Capps you have to see him, and this concert is the next best thing to seeing him live.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 01, 2008

• Music Review: Bob Dylan - Slow Train Coming

  Bob Dylan: Chapter 19.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Oct 01, 2008

• Music Review: Darius Rucker's Back to Then Showcases His Talent Outside of Hootie & The Blowfish

  Think that Darius Rucker's new country CD is his first solo effort? Think again.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Oct 01, 2008

• Music Review: Staind - The Illusion of Progress

  Forrest Kobayashi reviews Staind's newest album: is it worth all of the hype?

  Review in Music — by Forrest Kobayashi — on Oct 01, 2008

• Concert Review: Opeth w/High On Fire - The Garrick Theatre, Winnipeg, MB, 09/29/2008

  Two very different but excellent metal bands including the masters of folksy-progressive death metal.

  Review in Music — by Triniman — on Oct 01, 2008

• Mike Bloomfield: The Best White Guitarist Everybody Has Forgotten

  Mike Bloomfield is the best white guitarist everybody has forgotten.

  Opinion in Music — by Will Vogt — on Oct 01, 2008

• Music Review: Martin Taylor - Double Standards

  Jazz guitarist Martin Taylor's latest CD proves that the best musicians make technique look effortless.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Oct 01, 2008

• Music Review: Bette Midler - Jackpot! The Best Bette

  The Divine Miss M's long-awaited career retrospective is here.

  Review in Music — by Jen Johans — on Oct 01, 2008

• Music Review: All India Radio - The Fall

  A captivating dream-pop album with haunting atmospheric tones.

  Review in Music — by Janica Unruh — on Oct 01, 2008

• Music Review: T.Rex - The Slider

  Yesterday would have been his sixty-first birthday. Join me in remembering Marc Bolan.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Oct 01, 2008

Video

• DVD Review: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Season 3

  In this third season it really finds its stride and makes for some unique and original comedic television.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Oct 01, 2008

• Reality TV Casting Call Weekly Wrap-Up: MTV's The Real World, True Life, G's to Gents Season 2, America's Best Dance Crew, Next Food Network Star 5, and Many More!

  Opportunities abound for families, chefs, and more!

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Oct 01, 2008

• DVD Review: Fist of Legend

  Inspired by Bruce Lee, in Gordon Chan's film, martial arts fans met a new Li... Jet Li.

  Review in Video — by Jen Johans — on Oct 01, 2008

• DVD Review: Freakazoid! - Season One

  While supposedly made for kids, Freakazoid! is really perfect for the adult who's a kid at heart.

  Review in Video — by Sterfish — on Oct 01, 2008

• TV Review: Mutual Friends

  BBC One's new comedy is defended against initial, negative previews.

  Review in Video — by Catherine Tuckwell — on Oct 01, 2008

• Supernatural: Fan News and Episode Preview

  Reports from Eyecon, an episode three preview, and a bunch of other great stuff. Minor spoilers!

  News in Video — by Alice Jester — on Oct 01, 2008

• Cleaning Fringe's House

  I really liked Fringe last night. I also figured out my biggest problem with the show -- the characters.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 01, 2008

Gaming

• BC Gaming's Five Weeks of Horror: Clock Tower Review

  It's like if Dario Argento made a horror game.

  Review in Gaming — by Jason Westhaver — on Oct 01, 2008

• BC Gaming's Five Weeks of Horror

  Violence and terror and gore, oh my! BC Gaming brings you 5 weeks of the finest horror games you may have never played.

  News in Gaming — by Jason Westhaver — on Oct 01, 2008

• PC Game Review: Outcry

  Mounds of information in this first person perspective game, full of cognitive challenges and tough progression accomplished with minimal guidance.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Oct 01, 2008

Politics

• Satire: Speaker Pelosi Will Moderate the Thursday Debate Between Governor Palin and Senator Biden

  The political debates are fun. Let's all watch the Biden/Palin debate.

  Satire in Politics — by Dan Miller — on Oct 01, 2008

• A Square Deal for the Mortgage Crisis

  In the tradition of Teddy Roosevelt, here is an alternative solution to the mortgage crisis which is a 'square deal' for all involved.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Oct 01, 2008

• Rejoice: The Impending Collapse of Global Capitalism?

  Global capitalism is staggering and the system shows signs of breaking down, if only temporarily.

  Opinion in Politics — by Bill Hansen — on Oct 01, 2008

• Darfur and Sudan: A Revolution in the Making

  Something radical and revolutionary will have to happen to end the protracted conflict and human suffering in Darfur.

  News in Politics — by Savo Heleta — on Oct 01, 2008

• Our Only Hope For Better Policy Is A More Informed Electorate

  ... we should be using this information to hold our leaders to account.

  Opinion in Politics — by J Berman — on Oct 01, 2008

• Bailout Rejected: World Doesn't End

  We have survived the financial crisis of 2008 without committing ourselves to a higher mountain of debt.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mike Johnston — on Oct 01, 2008

• Dear Imprudence

  What's a little more pain for me as long as you get what you have coming to you?

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Oct 01, 2008

• The Difference Between a Loan and a Bailout

  There's a huge difference between a loan and a bailout.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joanne Huspek — on Oct 01, 2008

Books

• Graphic Novel Review: Locke & Key by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez

  The first six issues of Hill & Rodriguez' entertaining horror fantasy are collected in a new hardcover edition.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Oct 01, 2008

• Book Review: Guests of the Nation by Mike Palecek

  Lack of character development undermines effectiveness of novel contending 9/11 was a government conspiracy.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Oct 01, 2008

• Book Review: My Sister Dilly by Maureen Lang

  My Sister Dilly packs a full serving of introspection, love, hope, and faith.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Oct 01, 2008

• Book Review: Real Moments - Bob Dylan by Barry Feinstein

  Bob Dylan through the eyes of Barry Feinstein.

  Review in Books — by Gordon S. Miller — on Oct 01, 2008

Culture

• Theatre Review (San Diego): The Women by Claire Boothe Luce at the Old Globe

  What makes The Women so special is that despite the period and class of these gals, they are totally recognizable today.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Oct 01, 2008

• A Teaching Career: Safe in this Economy?

  If you follow your passion in any career, I have confidence your working life will weather the economic storm.

  Opinion in Culture — by Damien Riley — on Oct 01, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Technology Review: Apple iPhone and iPod Touch Applications, Part 2

  An update on what the Apple Apps Store can offer now.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Catherine Tuckwell — on Oct 01, 2008