January 30, 2008 Archive

Sci/Tech

• Performance Enhancing Drugs

  The structure of television content determines what is acceptable drug use and what isn't.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Robert K. Blechman — on Jan 30, 2008

• Dan Nied's Fortress of Weight Loss: Day 35

  Something to believe in.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Dan Nied — on Jan 30, 2008

Video

• DVD Review: The All New Super Friends Hour - Season One, Volume One

  Hello kids! It is time for non-violent superhero action!

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 30, 2008

• FCC To Charge ABC Television 1.4 Million Dollars For Charlotte Ross's Buttocks

  If Charlotte Ross’ naked buttocks are titillating, then is not the mind also a sex organ?

  Opinion in Video — by Tony Figueroa — on Jan 30, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Pirates of the Carribean - Curse of the Black Pearl

  A good as a home viewing experience can be.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jan 30, 2008

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Begging and Pleading

  Despite what the PCPD believes, the TMK is sill on the loose. Dr. Ian wastes no time turning up the heat at the hospital.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Jan 30, 2008

• DVD Review: Undead or Alive

  Saturday Night Live meets zombies.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 30, 2008

• DVD Review: Red River

  Howard Hawks gets John Wayne to emote, and other reasons why he's tops in the Westerns.

  Review in Video — by Dan Schneider — on Jan 30, 2008

• SAG Awards 2008: One Small Step for Acting, One Giant Leap Towards Oscar

  A look at the last camera-focused awards show prior to the Oscar ceremony.

  Opinion in Video — by NancyGail — on Jan 30, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: First Blood

  A beautiful video presentation that makes for a worthy upgrade over the DVD.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jan 30, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Broken Arrow

  One of the worst John Woo efforts to date.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jan 30, 2008

Culture

• How Do You Survive a 47 Story Fall? You Don’t

  For commercial properties, safety is essential, and attainable.

  News in Culture — by Rick Vassar — on Jan 30, 2008

• Blizzard in Israel

  Is snow a gift or an inconvenience? Is it a sign of the World of Truth or the World of Lies?

  News in Culture — by Ruvy — on Jan 30, 2008

• The Shanghai Diaries - Japanese Edition, Part 1: The Long Journey to Nowhere

  For the Chinese New Year we decided to go to Japan. China, however, seems to have different plans for us.

  Opinion in Culture — by Mat Brewster — on Jan 30, 2008

• Canada Property Market Unaffected by U.S. Woes

  Canada's economy continues to grow, even as the U.S. struggles. A cheap property in Quebec is a shrewd investment.

  Opinion in Culture — by LiamBaileyDSR — on Jan 30, 2008

Sports

• Jeremy Wariner Splits From His Coach

  A double-gold medalist and four-time world champion has changed coaches mid-stream.

  Opinion in Sports — by EPelle — on Jan 30, 2008

Books

• Graphic Novel Review: Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere By Mike Carey & Glenn Fabry

  As exciting as the original story - and superbly illustrated. What more could you ask for?

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jan 30, 2008

• Book Review: Four Wives by Wendy Walker

  Four stereotypical bored wealthy housewives fake a little sincerity.

  Review in Books — by Lesa Holstine — on Jan 30, 2008

• Book Review: Photoshop CS3 Photo Effects Cookbook by Tim Shelbourne

  Photoshop CS3 Photo Effects Cookbook will have you creating very sophisticated effects in no time.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Jan 30, 2008

• Book Review: Ryan Seacrest is Famous by Dave Housley

  Ryan Seacrest is Famous has a good premise, but sadly, doesn't deliver.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Jan 30, 2008

• The Great Book Adventure: The Picture of Dorian Gray - Part Three

  At the end of it all, is The Picture of Dorian Gray

worth reading?

Review in Books — by Chris Bancells — on Jan 30, 2008

Book Review: His Illegal Self by Peter Carey

The prose is light and smooth, but looking closely, each sentence is wrought with meaning and intensity.

Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on Jan 30, 2008

Politics

• The Countrywide “Party” Crashes: But We'll Pretend It Hasn't

  Countrywide's Mozilo feels real bad about wrecking the company and the economy. He's crying all the way to the bank.

  News in Politics — by Marlowe — on Jan 30, 2008

Music

• Music DVD Review: Glenn Hughes - Live In Australia

  The Voice of Rock shows his acoustic side Down Under.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Jan 30, 2008

• Music Review: Various Performers Rarities From The Bob Hite Vaults

  A fitting tribute to the memory of a man who obviously loved the music.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jan 30, 2008

• Music Review: Extra Golden - Hera Ma Nono

  A simple pleasure, just like my pencil.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Jan 30, 2008