Casual Reviewing

Is this a remix of a 54-40 hit? No... it is Chris Clements' reviews of things he has encountered thus far throughout the summer, and which he feels are worth reviewing. A brief explanation, and then we begin.

To aid the reviewing process, each item will be ranked in three different categories, and be given a one sentence summary. Use the two handy reviewing aids in conjunction with each other for optimal performance.

Here are the three categories:

Category (A) : Humor

Rating system:
1 = Not Funny
2 = Worthwhile Funny
3 = Genuine Humor

Category (B) : Spiritual Content

Rating system:
1 = Pagan
2 = Average Zondervan Publishing Content
3 = Totally Kingdom of God

Category (C) : Awesome Factor

Rating system:
1 = Not Awesome
2 = Getting close to Awesome
3 = Awesome

THE ITEMS:

The Gift of Peace by Joseph Cardinal Bernardin
Score: Humor (1) Spiritual Content (3) Awesome Factor (2)
Short Sentence: Be inspired to know God in prayer, and a few other things.

Fantasy Images
Score: Humor (2) Spiritual Content (1) Awesome Factor (3)
Short Sentence: Replace your friend's desktop images for some entertainment (Nyssa Dhillon is a big fan).

Internet Reversi
Score: Humor (1) Spiritual Content (N/A) Awesome Factor (2)
Short Sentence: While not a high score in any of the rating categories, this little game can be played for hours on end. Also Will and Brad from the T.A.'s office can beat you at reversi any lunch hour.

Medeski Martin Wood (Jazz Trio)

Score: Humor (1) Spiritual Content (2?) Awesome Factor (3)
Short Sentence: Dig some pretty good jams; possibly get free tickets from some hippies to see M.M.W. at the Toronto Jazz Festival (this has only happened on one known instance: June 27 2007, to myself and Nyssa Dhillon).

Talking Heads: More Songs about Buildings and Food
Score: Humor (3) Spiritual Content (??) Awesome Factor (3)
Short Sentence: Hot Dog; everyone will like this album, from Tyndale Maintenance staff to house mates who went to North Bay for the summer.

Derek Webb: The Ringing Bell
Score: Humor (1) Spiritual Content (Mostly 3) Awesome Factor (2)
Short Sentence: See short sentence from the Talking Heads entry.

John Hodgman: The Areas of My Expertiese
Score: Humor (3) Spiritual Content (A little here, a little there) Awesome Factor (3)
Short Sentence: Be informed, in a humorous manner.

Eternal Wisdom from the Desert edited by Henry L. Carrigan Jr.
Score: Humor (1) Spiritual Content (3) Awesome Factor (3)
Short Sentence: Intense Spirituality from the third and fourth centuries.

Elder Scrolls IV - Oblivion
Score: Humor (1) Spiritual Content (1) Awesome Factor (3)
Short Sentence: Great Game. Fulfills all epic adventure needs in the modern 20 something male psyche.

The Heavenly Man by Brother Yun
Score: Humor (1) Spiritual Content (3) Awesome Factor (3)
Short Sentence: Intense spirituality from modern China.

-C.D. Clements