October 23, 2008 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Kathleen Grace Band - Mirror

  Intelligent "indie jazz" that is as good for the mind as it is for the soul.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Oct 23, 2008

• BC Music Goodie Bag: Rockst*r, Matisyahu, Labelle, Hacienda, and Her Space Holiday

  A no tricks, all treats, pre-Halloween edition of the BC Music Goodie Bag.

  News in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Oct 23, 2008

• Music Review: Elvis Presley - Christmas Duets

  Elvis Presley returns with a new holiday release and he is not alone.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Oct 23, 2008

• Music Review: Weird Al Yankovic - Whatever You Like

  Weird Al comments on the economy in his own, unique way.

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Oct 23, 2008

• Music Review: Elbow - Live From London

  Elbow offers up a live EP exclusively for iTunes, mainly consisting of material from their latest record.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Oct 23, 2008

• Music Review: Michael Chapman - Time Past Time Passing

  The legendary guitar master plays just for you on this wonderfully intimate album.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Oct 23, 2008

• Music Review: Simon & Garfunkel - Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M.

  Simon & Garfunkel: Chapter 1.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Oct 23, 2008

• Music Review: Enrico Rava - The Pilgrim and the Stars

  One incredible entry from ECM's Touchstones Series.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Oct 23, 2008

• Interview: A Conversation With Raine Maida

  The Our Lady Peace singer talks music and politics.

  Interview in Music — by Sherry Lipp — on Oct 23, 2008

• Music Review: Penguin Party - See Thru Songs

  Warning. Just like all well written pop you will find yourself singing these songs at highly inappropriate moments.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Oct 23, 2008

• Music Review: AC/DC - Black Ice

  You have to be pretty far up yourself to not find something to like...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Oct 23, 2008

Books

• Graphic Novel Review: Welcome to the Jungle by Jim Butcher and Ardian Syaf

  Bestselling author Jim Butcher delivers a story ripped from wizard Harry Dresden's past in this new graphic novel.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Oct 23, 2008

• Book Review: Clean Cut by Lynda La Plante

  La Plante's latest Anna Travis police procedural offers solid police work and a drastic personal change.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Oct 23, 2008

• E-Book Review: Down And Out In The Magic Kingdom By Cory Doctorow

  A well crafted and executed piece of social satire that reminds us that life isn't and shouldn't become a popularity contest.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 23, 2008

Video

• Reality TV Casting Call Weekly Wrap-Up: Beauty and The Geek, MTV, Momma's Boy, Single Women, and More!

  Geeks, brides, and lots of other folks should check out this week's listings.

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Oct 23, 2008

• Knight Rider, Half-Naked People, Car Chases, and Explosions

  Michael Knight tries to take up 007's mantle, and comes up lacking.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 23, 2008

• TV Recap: Gossip Girl - "Chuck in Real Life"

  Vanessa takes on Blair and the winner is ... Chuck of course.

  Opinion in Video — by Brad Laidman — on Oct 23, 2008

• DVD Review: Pulse 2

  Yes, I liked it. No, it is not perfect, but does have much to offer.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 23, 2008

Gaming

• PC/Mac Game Review: futureU: The Prep Game for SAT

  This game creates a fun tutorial concentrating on test skills and familiarization more than pressure-filled scenarios.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Oct 23, 2008

Politics

• Character, Assassinated

  McCain and Palin are doing far more damage to this country than anything they can possibly accuse Obama of

  Opinion in Politics — by Lisa Solod Warren — on Oct 23, 2008

• The Republican Party Believes in America...but Not in Democracy

  Why do the ultra-patriotic Republican elite strive to undermine that most precious basic foundation of democracy - the vote?

  Opinion in Politics — by Glenn Contrarian — on Oct 23, 2008

• Low Information Voters

  A viral campaign is targeting voters but its poisonous message can easily be disproved.

  Opinion in Politics — by Alex Hutchinson — on Oct 23, 2008

Culture

• Product Review: "Lucky Me Tee" Tops and Tote Bag

  Fresh, sporty designs that loudly declare your status as a mom.

  Review in Culture — by Jennifer Bogart — on Oct 23, 2008

• Portable People Meter, Part Two: Arbitron Encoders and Survey Panel Selection

  Radio Coach Sam Weaver explains Arbitron's updated methods for ratings measurement in 50 cities with the Portable People Meter.

  News in Culture — by Radio Coach Sam Weaver — on Oct 23, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Product Review: Rosetta Stone (Japanese - Level 1)

  Rosetta Stone Japanese Level 1: A good but expensive program, and not without good, old hard work.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Joanne Huspek — on Oct 23, 2008