February 14, 2008 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Song Man - A Melodic Adventure, Or, My Single-Minded Approach to Songwriting by Will Hodgkinson

  For frustrated musicians, armchair rock stars, or anyone who's ever played air guitar in their underwear in front of the mirror.

  Review in Books — by Glen Boyd — on Feb 14, 2008

• Beyond Bounds: A Paranormal Valentines!

  Romance and old haunts with Lilith Saintcrow, Stephenie Meyer, Kerrelyn Sparks, Kim Harrison, and Sherrilyn Kenyon

  News in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Feb 14, 2008

• Book Review: Special Assignments: The Further Adventures of Erast Fandorin by Boris Akunin

  Akunin's stories are the benchmark against which other writers of detective or crime fiction should be set.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Feb 14, 2008

• Book Review: Want to Marry A Good Man? Here's How! by Alisa Goodwin Snell

  If marriage is your goal, this book on finding and marrying a good man may be the Valentine's gift you need!

  Review in Books — by CindyC — on Feb 14, 2008

• Book Review: Extraordinary Circumstances - The Journey of a Corporate Whistleblower by Cynthia Cooper, Former Vice President, WorldCom

  Are you brave enough to take on a giant? Cynthia Cooper was: she's the whistleblower who brought down WorldCom.

  Review in Books — by Friend Mouse — on Feb 14, 2008

• Interview with Susan Berger, Author of Jamie's Dream

  Children's book author Susan Berger talks about her work and collaboration with her author son.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Feb 14, 2008

• Interview with Evan Fallenberg, Translator and Author of Light Fell

  Evan Fallenberg talks about his novel, the art of translation, and the lost love of a chocolate brown Triumph Spitfire.

  Interview in Books — by Ann Hagman Cardinal — on Feb 14, 2008

• Manhwa Review: XS Hybrid Vol. 2 by Song Ji-Hyung

  Motorcycle chases and detailed fight scenes propel the reader forward at breakneck speeds

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Feb 14, 2008

Politics

• Bush Plays Target Practice With Falling U.S. Spy Satellite

  What don't we know about the Bush Administration's attempt at resurrecting Reagan's "Star Wars" follies?

  News in Politics — by Jet Gardner — on Feb 14, 2008

• The Dark Days of Our Democracy

  Must the voters tolerate another subversion of the Public Will?

  Opinion in Politics — by Alex Hutchinson — on Feb 14, 2008

• It is Now or Never for Clinton

  There are many weaknesses in Obama's candidacy, and the Clinton camp has to exploit them to stay in the race. Here's how they can do it.

  Opinion in Politics — by Krutic A — on Feb 14, 2008

• A Funny Thing Happened On My Way Into The Voting Booth

  I thought about my sons before casting my Super Tuesday vote.

  Opinion in Politics — by Debra Stern Marrone — on Feb 14, 2008

• John McCain's Conservative Problem

  The results of yesterday's Virginia Republican Primary are a perfect example of John McCain's struggle to appeal to conservative voters.

  Opinion in Politics — by Daddypundit — on Feb 14, 2008

• Late Congressman Tom Lantos "Savaged" on Air by Radio Host

  There is a rudeness, a viciousness, a needless hatred in Eastern European Jewish culture that pervades it like a miasmal disease.

  Opinion in Politics — by Ruvy — on Feb 14, 2008

• Benazir Bhutto's Assassination: The Death Of A Dream

  The death of Benazir Bhutto is not just another assassination; it has made an orphan of Pakistani politics.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dr. Afaq A. Qureshi — on Feb 14, 2008

Music

• Quickies: Akoya Afrobeat, Joe Jackson, Herbie Hancock

  Familiar names, familiar sounds, and a few surprises.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Feb 14, 2008

• Music Review: grief of WAR - a mounting crisis... as their fury got unleashed

  Old school thrash from the land of the Rising Sun.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 14, 2008

• Music Review: Enrico Rava & Stefano Bollani - The Third Man

  Music for Valentine's Day.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Feb 14, 2008

• Marty's Musical Meltdown: Bushwhack, Chop Suicide, Crowning Glory, Die So Fluid, NFD, and Iron Maiden

  A look at some metal and hard rock releases.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Feb 14, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Overkill - Live at Wacken Open Air 2007

  Old School thrash delivered live and with great conviction.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 14, 2008

• Music Review: The Spiderwick Chronicles Soundtrack

  James Horner scores The Spiderwick Chronicles in grand orchestral style.

  Review in Music — by Chris Bancells — on Feb 14, 2008

• Music Review: Beach House - Devotion

  Indie duo Beach House's sophomore album mixes Emily Dickinson poetry and having afternoon frolics through tall grass fields.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Feb 14, 2008

• Highlander: The Source Soundtrack Giveaway

  A new Highlander movie out soon on DVD and your chance to win a copy of the soundtrack!

  News in Music — by Anna Creech — on Feb 14, 2008

• Songs That Touch My Soul - Valentine's Day Editon Part Two

  This one is really very naughty indeed at the end.

  Review in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Feb 14, 2008

Sports

• Clemens' Pitch To Congress Is High And Outside

  Roger Clemens appears to have misremembered, mis-stated, misunderstood and misguided the opposing team -- the Federal government.

  News in Sports — by EPelle — on Feb 14, 2008

Video

• Law & Order Chooses Character Over Couture, Cashmere Mafia...

  Given the choice, I'd always choose characters and stories over clothes. Others may feel differently.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Feb 14, 2008

• DVD Review: The King Of Kong (A Fistful Of Quarters)

  No Country For Old Donkey Kong enthusiasts? Sorry, Mario, but this movie is like a barrel-shot to the face!

  Opinion in Video — by Chris McVetta — on Feb 14, 2008

• Movie Review: Casablanca

  One of the most popular, most-quoted, most beloved films of all time.

  Review in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on Feb 14, 2008

• TV Review: America’s Ballroom Challenge – International Standard

  The winners were the epitome of smooth.

  Review in Video — by Alexandria Jackson — on Feb 14, 2008

• Star Wars: The Clone Wars Set to Debut in Theaters This Summer

  George Lucas to premiere new CG Star Wars series as a feature length movie.

  News in Video — by Michael Prince — on Feb 14, 2008

• Movie Review: There Will Be Blood

  Like oil, There Will Be Blood sticks to the fingertips and remains difficult to wash away.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Feb 14, 2008

• DVD Review: Becoming Jane

  A fun and interesting look into her life.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Feb 14, 2008

Culture

• Fifteen, Punk, and Slightly Feminine

  A look at the stereotypes men and women have against each other.

  Opinion in Culture — by Katelynn Phillips — on Feb 14, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Dan Nied's Fortress of Weight Loss: Day 49

  A professional struggle.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Dan Nied — on Feb 14, 2008

Gaming

• PSP Review: Downstream Panic!

  Enough challenge, originality and replay value (80 levels!) to swim with the best action puzzlers out there

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Feb 14, 2008

• Nintendo DS Review: Dementium: The Ward

  A quality horror first-person shooter for the Nintendo DS that shouldn't be overlooked.

  Review in Gaming — by Kris Valdez — on Feb 14, 2008

• Nintendo Wii Review: Samurai Warriors - Katana

  Slice and dice your way through waves of foes in this latest installment full of solid action and expanded variety.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Feb 14, 2008

Tastes

• Champagne: The Taste of Love

  Celebrating romance? Discover the "affordable" alternative to Champagne.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Feb 14, 2008