August 7, 2009 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Elton John - The Fox

  Elton John: Chapter 15.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 07, 2009

• Interview: Will Downing - "The Prince of Sophisticated Soul"

  Will Downing successfully fought—and recovered from—Polymyositis, which threatened to end his award-winning musical career.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Aug 07, 2009

• Music Review: Arlo Guthrie - Tales Of '69

  Young or old, Arlo is a delight to listen to and this disc is no exception.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 07, 2009

• Willy DeVille: Rest In Peace

  A distinctly American voice has gone silent and we are greatly reduced by its sudden quiet.

  News in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 07, 2009

• Music Review: Kate Wolf - Give Yourself To Love

  Kate Wolf comes alive again with the reissue of her double concert album.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 07, 2009

• Music Review: Various Artists (Disney) — Wizards of Waverly Place Soundtrack

  This soundtrack will make you want to dance.

  Review in Music — by Maddy Pumilia — on Aug 07, 2009

• The Friday Morning Listen: Blue Oyster Cult - Some Enchanted Evening

  Thirty years? How the heck did that happen?!!

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Aug 07, 2009

Books

• Knitting Book Round-Up

  A round up of recent knitting books (and one crochet book)

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Aug 07, 2009

• Graphic Audio Review: Elantris: Part III by Brian Sanderson

  For a Movie In Your Mind check out Elantris – Part III.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 07, 2009

• Interview: J.R. Hauptman, Author of The Target: Love, Death and Airline Deregulation

  Exclusive interview with J.R. Hauptman, author of The Target.

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Aug 07, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Video Training Review: Canon Speedlite 580 EX II/ 430 EX II Crash Course with Michael Andrew

  If you want to learn how to use your Canon Speedlite then you owe it to yourself to watch this DVD.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 07, 2009

• Some Thoughts On Jeff Hawkins' On Intelligence

  Has artificial intelligence finally arrived? What has On Intelligence by Jeff Hawkins neglected to deal with?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Kumaran Thulasiraman — on Aug 07, 2009

Tastes

• Wine Pairing with Chateau Du Campuget at Cafe Boulud

  So did you ever wonder how wine got on a restaurant’s wine list?

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Aug 07, 2009

• Textured Vegetable Protein: A Great Way to Save Money on Groceries

  By adding TVP to your ground meat, including when you make burgers or meatloaf, you will stretch your food dollar.

  News in Tastes — by Mary Curtis — on Aug 07, 2009

Politics

• Democrats Send in the Thugs

  The shirts were purple not brown, but the tactics were a harsh reminder of authoritarian politics.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Aug 07, 2009

• America's Middle East Policy and Israel's Role

  Israel is America's most trusted ally in the Middle East and plays a significant role in US Middle East policy.

  Opinion in Politics — by Charles Euchay — on Aug 07, 2009

• The Success of Failure: President Obama

  Can failure in Obama's 200 days be a success?

  Opinion in Politics — by Philip F. Harris — on Aug 07, 2009

• The End of Slavery, Equal Rights and Abolishing the Fed are not Radical Ideas

  Alleviate financial suffering by abolishing the Fed.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kenn Jacobine — on Aug 07, 2009

• Want to Experience Recession? Come to My Country

  Recession is a new experience for some, been-there-done-that for older generations, and something normal for us.

  Opinion in Politics — by Melinda Zerkula — on Aug 07, 2009

• Here's My Vote, Mr President -- Take It

  If you do one thing Mr. President, my vote is yours and it won't add a penny to the deficit!

  Opinion in Politics — by Mr Dock Ellis — on Aug 07, 2009

• What's With the Birthers?

  Even if President Obama was born in Kenya, it's too late to do much about it.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dan Miller — on Aug 07, 2009

Culture

• A Baptist Chick in a Halter Top

  What is sexy? The answer varies, depending on whether you're 13 or 51. One man reflects on what captivated him at both ages.

  Opinion in Culture — by Van Wallach — on Aug 07, 2009

• Product Review: Throwboy Pillows

  Throwboy Pillows are a testament to how strong Apple's branding truly is.

  Review in Culture — by ZachSB — on Aug 07, 2009

• And Tat's All There Is To It

  Nothing says “Hire me” less than a teardrop tattoo and “Born to Burn” emblazoned across the back of your head.

  Opinion in Culture — by Michaelbrent Collings — on Aug 07, 2009

• Theater Review (NYC): Being Patient: When All You Want is the Sunrise by Kelly Samara

  This hospital one-act is anything but maudlin. It's tense, gripping, funny, and surprisingly celebratory.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Aug 07, 2009

• Entrepreneurship: It’s All About a Can-Do Attitude

  As you forge ahead in your business – and in your life – remember that your biggest fan is you.

  Opinion in Culture — by Oren Hope — on Aug 07, 2009

Video

• DVD Review: James Dean - The Fast Lane

  If you are a die-hard James Dean fan, then this will no doubt be a must have purchase.

  Review in Video — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 07, 2009

• Movie Review: The Tenderfoot (1932)

  A '30s-era Joe E. Brown comedy pits a Texas cowpoke against a Broadway slickster.

  Review in Video — by Bill Sherman — on Aug 07, 2009

• DVD Review: Obsessed

  Obsessed shows what one woman will do to get the man she wants whether he wants her or not.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Aug 07, 2009

• Movie Review: G.I. Joe - The Rise of Cobra

  Stephen Sommers and a competent cast imbue G.I. Joe with pure escapist fun.

  Review in Video — by TYRONE S REID — on Aug 07, 2009

• Movie Review: Julie and Julia

  Julie and Julia is an uplifting story about two women and the men who love them.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Peck — on Aug 07, 2009

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of August 9

  And we're back to Hitchhiker's one last time.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 07, 2009

• TV Review: Breaking Bad - "Cat's in the Bag..."

  The hole Walter White is digging grows even deeper, as lie leads to lie, and crisis leads to crisis.

  Review in Video — by Phillip Winn — on Aug 07, 2009

• TV Review: Monk and Psych Return for New Seasons

  Two staples of summer are back, these characters are welcome indeed.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 07, 2009

Sports

• Quest For .500

  The road to mediocrity is within sight. Man your dune buggies!

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 07, 2009

• Satire: Overtaken By Giant Insects And Tiny Swimmers

  Also: a cheap shot at Dale Jr. and Kurt Warner not at all trying to fit in with the young kids.

  Satire in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 07, 2009

• John Smoltz Gets The Dreaded DFA

  His numbers in Boston were terrible, but is he ready to retire?

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 07, 2009

• Seattle Sounders-Real Salt Lake Preview

  The Sounders FC travel to Utah on Saturday night to face home cooking-loving Real Salt Lake.

  Opinion in Sports — by Russ Evenhuis — on Aug 07, 2009

• John Smoltz Ain't Dead Yet!

  Hey Theo! Put Smoltz in the 'pen and put a kid on the mound..

  Opinion in Sports — by Ethan Booker — on Aug 07, 2009

Gaming

• Screenshots: Academy of Champions: Soccer

  Pelé is, after all, a pretty magical guy.

  News in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 07, 2009

• PlayStation 2 Review: Psychonauts

  The psychic adventures of Razputin are ones worth experiencing, though you wish they could last longer.

  Review in Gaming — by Jason Townsend-Rogers — on Aug 07, 2009

• PlayStation Network Update: 08/06/2009

  A content-filled week on the PSN, with the Dark Knight leading the pack.

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Aug 07, 2009

• Nintendo Wii Review: Grand Slam Tennis with Wii MotionPlus

  This Wii exclusive tennis game will make fans play for the love of the game while bringing novices new passions.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Aug 07, 2009