June 29, 2008 Archive

Politics

• Planned Economies Do Not Work - Part IV

  Kudos to Congressional Republicans for defending capitalism and rejecting central economic planning.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kenn Jacobine — on Jun 29, 2008

• The Supreme Court's Fat Cat Decision Is OK

  Elite Fat Cats who run for office must be treated no differently than "poor" but famous people. That is a good thing.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dan Miller — on Jun 29, 2008

• War With Iran: An Extremist Fantasy

  Hysterical extremists seem to think we're declaring war on Iran. Are they lying or are they just unbelievably stupid?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jun 29, 2008

• Election 2008—the “Big Mo”

  In politics like sports, momentum drives you to victory.

  Opinion in Politics — by S L Cunningham — on Jun 29, 2008

Books

• Interview with Judi Clark of MostlyFiction.com

  "If someone just wants free books, I recommend that they visit their local library," states Clark.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Jun 29, 2008

• Book Review - Stories of a Recovering Fundamentalist: Understanding and Responding to Christian Absolutism By James C. Alexander

  A compelling memoir and an intelligent, respectful discussion about Christian absolutism.

  Review in Books — by Jordan Richardson — on Jun 29, 2008

• Manga Review: Devil's Bride Vol. 1 by Se-Young Kim

  a romance in which a Devil creates his perfect bride

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Jun 29, 2008

• Interview with Hilary Williamson of BookLoons

  "We do write negative reviews when called for, but try to always end on a positive note," says Williamson.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Jun 29, 2008

• Book Review: The Lazarus Project by Aleksandar Hemon

  A compelling novel of displacement, poverty, war, and the quest for personal peace.

  Review in Books — by Friend Mouse — on Jun 29, 2008

• Book Review: The Janissary Tree by Jason Goodwin

  Goodwin not only knows 19th-century Istanbul intimately, but he's got a close eye for detail and a fine line in elaborate plotting.

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Jun 29, 2008

• Pulp Pages: "About Kid Deth" by Raoul Whitfield

  “Like hell -- they’ll get me!” he breathed.

  Review in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Jun 29, 2008

• Book Review: The Way To Paradise by Mario Vargas Llosa

  Mario Vargas Llosa juxtaposes the fame of painter Paul Gauguin with the life of his socialist campaigner grandmother, Flora Tristan.

  Review in Books — by Philip Spires — on Jun 29, 2008

• Book Review: Hooked - A Thriller About Love And Other Addictions by Matt Richtel

  Hooked is a good read for a comfy chair, or a great beach book away from worries and work.

  Review in Books — by Tamara Dwyer — on Jun 29, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Wards to Notify Customers Their Information Was Stolen

  Retailer will now start notifying customers that their information was stolen in December after being reminded to by the AP.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Ed Dickson — on Jun 29, 2008

Video

• Movie Review: Wall*E

  Want to see brilliance in action? See this movie.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 29, 2008

• DVD Review: Control

  An unpleasant and dark film devoid of joy.

  Review in Video — by Derek Fleek — on Jun 29, 2008

• DVD Review: The Muppet Show: Season Two

  These classic Muppet Show episodes are great for both parents and kids.

  Review in Video — by Robin Kavanagh — on Jun 29, 2008

• TV Review: Doctor Who - "The Stolen Earth"

  Russell T. Davies' penultimate episode packs in a whirlwind of emotion.

  Review in Video — by Catherine Tuckwell — on Jun 29, 2008

Gaming

• PC Game Review: Dracula: Origin

  How good could a teen rated Dracula game be? It's not just good, it's great!

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Jun 29, 2008

Music

• Retro Redux: Perry Como And The Singing Sisters

  Musical memories can be very deceiving.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Jun 29, 2008

• Concert Review: Amy Winehouse - Glastonbury 2008

  Amy Winehouse's second successful return to performing.

  Review in Music — by Catherine Tuckwell — on Jun 29, 2008

• Music Review: Band of the Week - Crosby Loggins

  Let's be kind and not mention Lisa-Marie Presley...

  Review in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Jun 29, 2008