February 15, 2008 Archive

Sports

• Substandardly Competitive To Freaky Competitive In Only A Few Years: The NL West Story

  The San Diego Padres lead the way into another exciting race for the National League West division title.

  Opinion in Sports — by Tan The Man — on Feb 15, 2008

• How the Patriots Embody Christopher Price's Blueprint

  "Remember that it's not about collecting talent, it's about assembling a team."

  Opinion in Sports — by James David Dickson — on Feb 15, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Total Scales Techniques And Applications by Mark John Sternal

  Each lesson is built on the idea to give you confidence to move on to the next one. This way you can gain the expertise...

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Feb 15, 2008

Video

• TV Review: Survivor Micronesia - Romance Island

  Ozzy and Amanda need a hotel, but the Holiday Inn at Micronesia is so tacky.

  Review in Video — by Katelynn Phillips — on Feb 15, 2008

• Inequality on Thursday Night Television

  There's a weird, distorted, disturbing view of the world put forward on NBC on Thursday nights.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Feb 15, 2008

• DVD Review: Liberty In Restraint - Behind the Eyes of a Fetish Photographer

  Frequently disturbing, often beautiful...

  Review in Video — by Coryluscontorta — on Feb 15, 2008

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of February 17

  If I don't get a walk-on, what will leave me with a Quantum of Solace?

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Feb 15, 2008

• DVD Review: Looney Tunes Golden Collection, Volume Five

  You must own this. No ifs, ands, or buts.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 15, 2008

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - No Time For Love

  Murder and mystery are the orders of the day instead of romance.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Feb 15, 2008

• DVD Review: Gone Baby Gone

  Director Ben Affleck makes a name for himself with his first effort.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Feb 15, 2008

• Movie Media: Young @ Heart, Funny Games, Quantum of Solace, Kung Fu Panda, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Shutter

  Posters, trailers, and stills, oh my!

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 15, 2008

• Movie Review: Rabid

  ... the film raises some intelligent questions about the nature of violence, sexuality, and horror.

  Review in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on Feb 15, 2008

• Movie Review: Sweeney Todd - the Demon Barber of Fleet Street

  Beware the meat pies and heed the razors, lyrical slaughter is afoot!

  Review in Video — by Steven van Lijnden — on Feb 15, 2008

• DVD Review: ER - The Complete Eighth Season

  Season eight of ER is among the series' most powerful yet.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on Feb 15, 2008

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Definitely, Maybe, Jumper, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Step Up 2: The Streets

  Four new movies hit theaters nationwide this weekend.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 15, 2008

Culture

• For the Love of Stephen Kazmierczak’s Parent

  For parents, regret doesn’t begin to describe the feeling of seeing what we’ve done wrong.

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Feb 15, 2008

• It Can Happen Here: A Gunman Opens Fire at Northern Illinois University

  Thursday's shootings at Northern Illinois University serve as a tragic reminder that it can "happen here."

  Opinion in Culture — by Barbara Barnett — on Feb 15, 2008

• Really Really Good: The Rough Diamond Life!

  The latest and the greatest is here at RRG! Diamonds In The Rough, Mr. Choc, Fools Gold, and more!

  Opinion in Culture — by Laron Cue — on Feb 15, 2008

Music

• Music Review: The Mars Volta -The Bedlam in Goliath

  A prog/punk/Afro-Cuban rock odyssey into the paranormal, The Mars Volta invites you to come along for the ride.

  Review in Music — by Jerry Rojas — on Feb 15, 2008

• Local Woman Listens To Grandson’s iPod

  A high school student laments his iPod falling into his grandmother's hands

  Satire in Music — by Eric Dennis — on Feb 15, 2008

• Music Review: The Presidents of the United States of America - These Are The Good Times People

  POTUSA says that These Are The Good Times People! Hail To The Chiefs!

  Review in Music — by Russ Evenhuis — on Feb 15, 2008

• 2008 Blues Hall of Fame Inducts Hubert Sumlin, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Songs by Etta James, Otis Rush

  Six artists headline the Class of 2008 for the Blues Hall of Fame

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Feb 15, 2008

• Music Review: Maceo Parker - Roots & Grooves 2-CD

  From A Tribute to Master Ray, Back To Funk.

  Review in Music — by Lou Novacheck — on Feb 15, 2008

• Music Review: Immortal Dominion - Awakening: The Revelation

  Interesting, if mediocre metal release.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 15, 2008

• The Friday Morning Listen: Dale Watson - The Truckin' Sessions

  Can songs about truckers change weather patterns?

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Feb 15, 2008

• The Rockologist On The Art Of The Interview

  Interviewing rock stars is both easy and fun... at least when they decide to cooperate.

  Opinion in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Feb 15, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Dan Nied's Fortress of Weight Loss: Day 50

  The Highs and Lows.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Dan Nied — on Feb 15, 2008

Politics

• The Official Obama Hit Piece

  An in-depth analysis of the Democratic frontrunner's own policies

  Opinion in Politics — by The Obnoxious American — on Feb 15, 2008