February 28, 2008 Archive

Politics

• More Bang for the Buck: Harvard Costs Less than Prison

  For less money, we could be graduating rocket scientists instead of paroling rocks.

  Opinion in Politics — by Diana Hartman — on Feb 28, 2008

• Clemens vs. Congress

  Why are we worrying about a role model for millions of kids taking drugs when we could be invading Darfur?

  Opinion in Politics — by Brian Schleper — on Feb 28, 2008

• William F. Buckley, Jr., 1925-2008

  With William F. Buckley gone, is there any hope for a return to real conservative values?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Feb 28, 2008

Tastes

• Review: Au Sarment Restaurant in Bordeaux

  Caribbean cuisine of the sun - in Bordeaux?

  Review in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Feb 28, 2008

• Review: Dinner at l’Auberge Du Porche in Bordeaux

  Visiting Bordeaux? Enjoy the traditional items on this fab menu.

  Review in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Feb 28, 2008

Gaming

• PlayStation Network Update: 02/28/2008

  A sub par PSN update, absolutely nothing noteworthy this week.

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Feb 28, 2008

• Multiplayer Chat Show Notes #13: Import Mania!

  Import games this week: Ken reviews Arkanoid DS, the crew touches on a number of topics related to importing. Game Du Jour Deals also!

  News in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Feb 28, 2008

• Nintendo DS Review: Mega Brain Boost

  Like more of the same old, same old? Well, we've got a game for you!

  Review in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Feb 28, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Indie Round-Up - Nackman, English, Means, Handcuffs, Soul Summit

  Alex Nackman crafts shimmery, hooky songs; The Handcuffs combine 80's new wave with 00's crunch on their catchy, highly appealing tracks.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Feb 28, 2008

• Music Review: The Mighty Mighty Bosstones - Medium Rare

  Boston's ska-core kings have found some recordings they would like to share with you.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Feb 28, 2008

• Music Review: The Stevenson Ranch Davidians - Psalms, Hymns, & Spiritual Songs

  The Stevenson Ranch Davidians claim that they're a "trip to outer space with stops at the moon and the afterlife."

  Review in Music — by Stuart A Hamilton — on Feb 28, 2008

• Music Review: Sweet Angel - Another Man's Meat On My Plate

  Sweet Angel -- an R&B performer worth watching.

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

• Music DVD Review: - The Other Side Of The Mirror - Bob Dylan Live At The Newport Folk Festival: 1963-1965

  For Dylan fans young and old, simply put, this is a must-have DVD.

  Review in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Feb 28, 2008

Video

• Signed Justice League: The New Frontier Cel Giveaway!

  An autographed Justice League giveaway... you know you're curious.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Feb 28, 2008

• DVD Review: Firefly - "Bushwacked"

  The crew finds a derelict ship and discovers the fate of its unfortunate passengers.

  Review in Video — by Toni Schwartz — on Feb 28, 2008

• TV Review: Dirt - Season Two

  Courteney Cox is back, and she's still covered in Dirt.

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

• Movie Review: The Other Boleyn Girl

  The corsets are tighter than the relationship for sisters Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson in The Other Boleyn Girl.

  Review in Video — by Colin Boyd — on Feb 28, 2008

• DVD Review: How I Met Your Mother - Season Two

  What a surprise! This is a throughly enjoyable show. Consider me a new fan.

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

• Blu-ray Review: Dan in Real Lfe

  A flawed, generic romantic comedy with a superb cast.

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

• Movie Review: Semi-Pro

  Can Will Ferrell score a slam dunk with his basketball comedy, Semi-Pro, or is it just an air ball?

  Review in Video — by Colin Boyd — on Feb 28, 2008

• DVD Review: Ultimate Ancient Civilizations DVD Set

  The Ancient World -- or at least the more popular parts.

  Review in Video — by Warren Kelly — on Feb 28, 2008

• TV Review: America’s Ballroom Challenge – The Grand Finale

  Andrei and Elena win the title.

  Review in Video — by Alexandria Jackson — on Feb 28, 2008

Sports

• The NFL Combine Is a Waste of Time

  At one point the NFL Combine was useful. That time has long since passed.

  News in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on Feb 28, 2008

• When It Comes to the Owners, Follow the Money

  Naming rights for Wrigley Field for sale? NFL owners opting out of their contract? Follow the money, connect the dots.

  Opinion in Sports — by Gary D. Benz — on Feb 28, 2008

Culture

• Baseball, Poetry, and Nicaragua

  They are all the same.

  Opinion in Culture — by Terence Clarke — on Feb 28, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Visions For The Future - A Celebration Of Young Native American Artists

  A new generation of warriors prepared to do what it takes to make people realize North American Indians are here to stay.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Feb 28, 2008

• Book Review: Danny Gospel by David Athey

  Elegaic, luminous and assumption-changing – or a waste of time?

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Feb 28, 2008

• Interview with Children's Book Author Jennifer Gladen

  As Gladen's first children's picture book, A Star in the Night, comes out this summer, a dream comes true for this first-time author.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Feb 28, 2008