January 28, 2008 Archive

Politics

• The Duplicity of the Conservative Media

  Our multi-millionaire, narcissistic conservative talk show hosts, pundits, and bloggers are out of control with their vitriol against John McCain.

  Opinion in Politics — by SJ Reidhead — on Jan 28, 2008

• Life Issues, the Election and Obama

  Abortion, Real Conservatism, and the "moderate" Barack Obama

  Opinion in Politics — by Sam James — on Jan 28, 2008

Sports

• How Michael Beasley Made One Little Boy's Day

  In the midst of a leukemia battle, Kansas State fan Blade Winter got the sports gift of a lifetime.

  News in Sports — by Patrick Cossel — on Jan 28, 2008

• UK Athletics Chief Calls For Tougher Anti-Doping Measures

  Niels de Vos has demanded that drug cheats within his sport be subjected to criminal proceedings.

  News in Sports — by EPelle — on Jan 28, 2008

Culture

• Satire: Mitt Romney's Cure for Masturbation

  The Mormon method for overcoming your self-abuse habit in eight easy steps.

  Satire in Culture — by Doug DeLong — on Jan 28, 2008

• Satire: A Letter From My Dog

  Suggestions for a higher quality of life.

  Satire in Culture — by Alexandria Jackson — on Jan 28, 2008

Video

• DVD Review: Quiet City/Dance Party, USA Set

  Remarkable indies.

  Review in Video — by Daniel J. Stasiewski — on Jan 28, 2008

• What Do You Mean My New HD DVD Won't Play?

  Should owners of DVD players be expected to update them?

  Opinion in Video — by Diana Saenger — on Jan 28, 2008

• Movie Review: Untraceable

  Would you enter the site?

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 28, 2008

• TV Review: Nova - "Secrets of the Parthenon"

  Nova takes an in-depth look at the Parthenon and the reconstruction project surrounding it.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 28, 2008

• Mira Sorvino Chats About Her Upcoming Role on House and Hugh Laurie

  Guest-starring in the post-Superbowl episode of House, MD, Mira Sorvino chatted about the series and its star Hugh Laurie.

  Interview in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Jan 28, 2008

• DVD Review: The Killer Snakes

  Snakes help a poor boy gain some much needed revenge.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 28, 2008

• An Interview With Oscar

  What the man himself has to say about the big show...

  Satire in Video — by Diana Saenger — on Jan 28, 2008

• DVD Review: Pioneers of Television

  Pioneers of Television highlights some of the medium's visionaries, but it could have been done better.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on Jan 28, 2008

• Movie Review: Cloverfield

  Be prepared to witness an inventive masterpiece that lives up to the hype and then some.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Jan 28, 2008

• DVD Review: Quiet City & Dance Party, USA

  Two different films, both with delightfully simple stories

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jan 28, 2008

• DVD Review: The Grange Fair - An American Tradition

  This blue-ribbon documentary presents a lyrical and moving slice of modern rural life in America.

  Review in Video — by Vyrdolak — on Jan 28, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Underworld Evolution

  Equal to the original in terms of the movie and disc.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jan 28, 2008

• DVD Review: El Cid - 2-Disc Limited Collector's Edition

  It has finally been given the grandiose DVD release it so richly deserves.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jan 28, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Dan Nied's Fortress of Weight Loss: Day 33

  Emotional Problems

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Dan Nied — on Jan 28, 2008

Music

• Music Review: A Whisper In The Noise - Dry Land

  A aural landscape of murderous beauty

  Review in Music — by Coryluscontorta — on Jan 28, 2008

• Music Review: John-Alex Mason - Town And Country

  ...one of those rare people who sing the Blues as a means of tapping into feelings that we've all experienced.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jan 28, 2008

• Rock and Roll: Resurrection or Reanimation? (My Belated 2007 Top Ten List)

  Of heaven, hell, and eternity - or what seems like it anyway.

  Opinion in Music — by JC Mosquito — on Jan 28, 2008

• Concert News: The National/Modest Mouse/R.E.M. Mega Tour

  News of the upcoming Modest Mouse, The National, and R.E.M. Super Tour.

  News in Music — by Eric Dennis — on Jan 28, 2008

• Really Really Good: Loud.com & Chingy CD Giveaway Contest!

  This time around, I have gifts from Loud.com and southern rap star Chingy! Enter today to win!

  News in Music — by Laron Cue — on Jan 28, 2008

• Interview: Bob Koester, Owner And Founder Of Delmark Records (Part One)

  "Why jazz and blues? I don't know why not... it's the music I love."

  Interview in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jan 28, 2008

• Interview: Ebbot Lundberg of The Soundtrack Of Our Lives

  “The record is very flamboyant and surrealistic. The sound of a planet being reborn.”

  Interview in Music — by Julio Nusdeo — on Jan 28, 2008

• Music Review: Charles Ives – Variations on America

  Charles Ives, American Iconoclast.

  Review in Music — by C. Michael Bailey — on Jan 28, 2008

• Retro Redux: Jimmie Rodgers - Detour On The Road To Stardom

  14 gold records and 4 gold albums, but how much did that fateful night on the highway affect his career?

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Jan 28, 2008

• Interview: Phoenix Bluesman Bob Corritore Shares Vision With World

  A legend in the Phoenix area, Bob Corritore brings his vision of the blues to the world.

  Interview in Music — by Benjamin Cossel — on Jan 28, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Something About the Blues - an unlikely collection of poetry by Al Young

  The poetry in Something About the Blues is beautiful, captivating, painful, powerful, sometimes soothing, and often thought-provoking. Highly recommended.

  Review in Books — by Abram Bergen — on Jan 28, 2008

• Book Review: Roast Chicken and Other Stories by Simon Hopkinson with Lindsey Bareham

  Don't just buy Roast Chicken and Other Stories for the recipes - but for the witty, warm, and interesting tales.

  Review in Books — by Lynda Lippin — on Jan 28, 2008

• Book Review: Airman by Eoin Colfer

  Eoin Colfer delivers an old school, high-flying adventure that soars with delight and derring-do.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jan 28, 2008

• The Early Word: New Books For The Week Of January 27, 2008

  FICTION: Grisham, Krentz, Banks; All Shall Be Well, And All Shall Be Well, And All Manner of Things Shall Be Well. NONFICTION: Stranger than Fiction.

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Jan 28, 2008

• Book Review: Step Into The Spotlight! - 'Cause ALL Business is Show Business! by Tsufit

  This latest entry into the marketing book arena is a refreshing look at how to market yourself and your business using the principles of show business.

  Review in Books — by Lynda Lippin — on Jan 28, 2008

Gaming

• PC Review: SimCity Societies

  Social engineering overshadows micro management in this latest, leisurely paced Sim City title.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Jan 28, 2008

• Xbox 360 Review: NFL Tour

  Rushed, cheap, short on features, and de-thuggified, NFL Street returns without flair.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Jan 28, 2008