January 20, 2007 Archive

Books

• Book Review - The Book Of JavaScript – 2nd Edition by Dave Thau

  If you are new to JavaScript, or if you want to refresh skills, this is a great book to get you up to speed.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Jan 20, 2007

• Book Review: Our Holocaust by Amir Gutfreund

  ...people born well after the war are in some ways survivors of the Holocaust as much as those who lived through the camps.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jan 20, 2007

• An Interview with Ian Coburn, Author of God is a Woman

  "I had agents who wanted to send me out as “the next Kramer,” simply because I’m skinny with a big nose. But I’m not Kramer."

  Interview in Books — by Simon Barrett — on Jan 20, 2007

• Book Review: Take Me to a Circus Tent (The Jefferson Airplane Flight Manual) by Craig Fenton

  A mind-boggling, phonebook-size documentation of the band's history.

  Review in Books — by Brandon Daviet — on Jan 20, 2007

• Book Review: Islam: Between Globalization and Counterterrorism by Ali A. Mazrui

  Mazrui considers whether, on a Toynbean theory of civilizations, the rise of Islam signals the end of the American empire.

  Review in Books — by David Barker — on Jan 20, 2007

Sci/Tech

• ScienceBlogs Network Reviewed - the A's

  My own take on the ScienceBlogs Network. Starting with the A's.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by ggwfung — on Jan 20, 2007

• Social Networking Blog Mashable Seeks to Pay Its Readers to Write Good Stuff

  If Mashable manages to harness the skills, intelligence, and research powers of its own readership, look for other ambitious and growing sites to try something similar.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Eric Berlin — on Jan 20, 2007

Culture

• Q: Why Did the Slinky’s Corporation’s CEO Flee to Bolivia?

  mental_floss question of the day.

  News in Culture — by Mental_Floss — on Jan 20, 2007

Video

• Is Amercian Idol Tipping Over?

  Simon's recent comments went overboard.

  Opinion in Video — by Alessandro Nicolo — on Jan 20, 2007

• TV Preview: Masterpiece Theatre's Jane Eyre

  Does PBS's all-new version of Jane Eyre measure up?

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 20, 2007

• Golden Globe Drama: Beyonce's Father Cries Racism

  Matthew Knowles is not happy Beyonce didn't win a Golden Globe.

  News in Video — by Film Laureate — on Jan 20, 2007

Music

• Blogcritics Goodie Bag: Katharine McPhee, Consequence, Crime Mob, Buildings Breeding, and Akon

  The goodie bag contains all sorts of digital treats for Blogcritics Magazine readers. Enjoy!

  News in Music — by Anna Creech — on Jan 20, 2007

• Music Review: Fantasia

  The season three American Idol winner reintroduces herself on her sophomore effort.

  Review in Music — by Sterfish — on Jan 20, 2007

• Music Review: The Greatest Hits of Freddie Jackson

  The Greatest Hits of Freddie Jackson is simply superb! “Rock Me Tonight, Freddie” for old times sake.

  Review in Music — by Career Diva — on Jan 20, 2007

• Music Review: Damiera - M(us)ic

  A good, full length album rises from the ashes of several other bands.

  Review in Music — by Brandon Daviet — on Jan 20, 2007

• Retro Redux: Saturday Matinees With The King Of The Cowboys

  Every kid had a favorite star and mine was always Leonard Slye -- better known as Roy Rogers, the "King Of The Cowboys".

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Jan 20, 2007

Politics

• Photo Essay - Running for Pakistan

  A recent marathon in Pakistan made a political statement of its own.

  News in Politics — by Mayank Austen Soofi — on Jan 20, 2007

• The Obama-Drama Meter

  Just say no to Obamamania.

  Opinion in Politics — by Heloise — on Jan 20, 2007

• 1968 and Robert Kennedy

  1968, a tumultuous year which altered the socio/political landscape in the US The consequences still reverberate today. See "Bobby."

  Opinion in Politics — by Baritone — on Jan 20, 2007

Sports

• #9 Miami, Ohio State Skate To A 4-4 Tie

  It was the fourth game this season between the intrastate rivals and second game that ended in a tie.

  News in Sports — by M.D. Sandwasher — on Jan 20, 2007

• Soccer Powers Remain Safe - For Now

  Much has been made of the demise of the great soccer powers. Don't read too much into it.

  Opinion in Sports — by Alessandro Nicolo — on Jan 20, 2007

• Playing The Ponies At PublicHandicapper

  If you want to play the ponies, but do not want to sacrifice any of your hard earned cash, check out PublicHandicapper.com.

  Opinion in Sports — by T. Michael Testi — on Jan 20, 2007

• Mike Vick Doesn't Deserve Your Respect

  The Atlanta Falcons quarterback is the poster boy for bad decisions.

  Opinion in Sports — by The Critic — on Jan 20, 2007

• The 1972 Dolphins: Where Are They Now?

  Where some of the more prominent members of the Miami Dolphins have been doing for the last 35 years.

  News in Sports — by J Jordan — on Jan 20, 2007