January 13, 2008 Archive

Politics

• Pruning the Preening Peacock

  Only George knows why the war against oil nations must continue, but he's not convincing anyone.

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Jan 13, 2008

• Hillary Cries, Hope Dies

  Get ready for 10 months of melodrama. Hillary has redefined the campaign.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jan 13, 2008

• Satire: Voter Fraud in New Hamphshire

  World reels from New Hampshire election fraud!

  Satire in Politics — by Pablo — on Jan 13, 2008

• Ever-Earlier Primary Campaigns and "No New Taxes" Won't Fix Our Problems this Time

  With candidates tearing eachother apart so early in the campaign, how can anyone actually support them?

  Opinion in Politics — by Jet Gardner — on Jan 13, 2008

• It's My Party and I'll (Still) Get Paid if I Want To!

  What is the true depth of American's patience in the face of unmitigated greed?

  Opinion in Politics — by Marlowe — on Jan 13, 2008

• Hurricane Katrina: The Battle of New Orleans Refought?

  What signs do you get that G-d has granted a blessing? Or that He has canceled that blessing?

  Opinion in Politics — by Ruvy — on Jan 13, 2008

Books

• The Early Word: New Books For The Week Of January 13, 2008

  Stephen King, Jennifer Finney Boylan, Newt Gingrich, Tom Cruise, Stuart Woods, Delinsky, Bernhardt, Cornwell, Corporate Whistleblower, Whyte, Bush Tragedy...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Jan 13, 2008

• Book Review: Along the Templar Trail - Seven Million Steps for Peace by Brandon Wilson

  Join author/adventurer Brandon Wilson as he walks from France to Jerusalem. A most fascinating journey.

  Review in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Jan 13, 2008

• Graphic Novel Review: The Weirdly World of Strange Eggs by Chris Reilly, Steve Ahlquist & Jeremy Mann

  Who is the Egg-Man? Goo goo g'joob.

  Review in Books — by Lori Mortimer — on Jan 13, 2008

Video

• Movie Review: Before the Devil Knows You're Dead

  This is a suspenseful crime thriller that delves intensely into the emotional dynamics of a family imploding.

  Review in Video — by Purple Tigress — on Jan 13, 2008

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Fire!

  As Tony Geary begins his vacation and Robin Christopher says good-bye, a human bomb holds the hospital hostage and Jake is trapped in a fire.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Jan 13, 2008

• Senses Working Overtime: This Week in Television (1/13/08)

  Musgo Del Jefe offers suggestions on what's worth watching for the upcoming week.

  News in Video — by El Bicho — on Jan 13, 2008

• DVD Review: National Treasure (2-Disc Collector's Edition)

  Nicolas Cage sets out to find the biggest treasure in the world... and steal the Declaration of Independence.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 13, 2008

Culture

• Beyond Sweeney Todd: Sondheim on Video

  Before Tim Burton and Johnny Depp, Stephen Sondheim's other musicals have been made into movies or had stage productions recorded.

  Opinion in Culture — by Purple Tigress — on Jan 13, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Story2Oh! Spreads Its Narrative Across the Internet

  New online experiment in storytelling launches on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, blogs.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Jan 13, 2008

Music

• Interview: Band of the Week - Girl In A Coma

  The first band of the year, and they will knock you on your ass. It is a portent of things to come.

  Interview in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Jan 13, 2008

• Music Review: Mike Walbridge's Chicago Footwarmers Crazy Rhythm

  It's light-hearted, infectious, and good spirited - and there is nothing wrong with that no matter how you look at things.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jan 13, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Classic Artists: Yes

  If you've got the patience for it, this is an incredible documentary.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Jan 13, 2008

• Music Review: Simon & Garfunkel — Live 1969

  Simon & Garfunkel in their prime? Yes please!

  Review in Music — by Michael Jones — on Jan 13, 2008

Sports

• Justice Served: Jones Sentenced

  Marion Jones' prison sentence is just the latest benchmark in a long line of events unfolding in 2008

  News in Sports — by EPelle — on Jan 13, 2008