August 9, 2008 Archive

Politics

• Examining The Faith of Barack Obama With Stephen Mansfield

  A discussion of a new book about the faith of the Democratic presidential nominee.

  Review in Politics — by Daddypundit — on Aug 09, 2008

• Texas Defies President Bush, Executes Foreign Nationals for Child Rape, Murder

  Those who are distressed by President Bush's overstepping Constitutional limitations should not be distressed about the recent executions in Texas.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dan Miller — on Aug 09, 2008

• Three Years After the Expulsion of Jews from Gush Qatif, Hope of Redemption Arises from Tragedy

  Tish'a b'Av, the day of disaster for the Jewish people, also points the way towards their Redemption.

  Opinion in Politics — by Ruvy — on Aug 09, 2008

Books

• Book Review: The Seven Days of Peter Crumb by Jonny Glynn

  A British American Psycho.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Aug 09, 2008

• Book Review: The Words and Music of Patti Smith

  No woman, and precious few men, are as important in rock's evolution as Patti Smith is. Pity this book doesn't quite get it.

  Review in Books — by Ray Ellis — on Aug 09, 2008

• Book Review: What’s Stopping You? Shatter the 9 Most Common Myths Keeping You from Starting Your Own Business by Bruce R. Barringer and R. Duane Ireland

  Unpretentious and down-to-earth, this book sets the record straight on the myths that intimidate people from breaking out of the employment rut.

  Review in Books — by Vyrdolak — on Aug 09, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: Adobe Audition 3 from Adobe Systems

  If you need to do anything with regard to serious audio production, then you need Adobe Audition 3

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 09, 2008

• Interview with Marie Crane, President of Nichole’s CORD Foundation

  We saw how much hope there was to treat spinal cord tumors (SCTs) if they were detected early enough.

  Interview in Sci/Tech — by William Lambers — on Aug 09, 2008

• The Painful "Art" of Blogging

  Some suggested rules for civilized discourse in the blogosphere.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Lisa Solod — on Aug 09, 2008

• Software Review: Adobe Photoshop Plug-in - Silver Efex Pro From Nik Software

  Silver Efex Pro is a great addition to the photographer's tool box.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 09, 2008

• Product Review: ExpoAperture2: Depth Of Field Guide from ExpoImaging

  If you want to have better control of your depth of field then you need ExpoAperture.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 09, 2008

Music

• Music Review: John Ellis & Double-wide - Dance Like There's No Tomorrow

  An album of great jazz music performed by innovative and daring musicians.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 09, 2008

• BC Music Goodie Bag: Paul Brogan, Keaton Simons, Canton Jones, The Octopus Project, and Todd Rundgren

  A sizzling hot mid-summer grab bag of audio and video.

  Review in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Aug 09, 2008

• Music Review: Zebrahead - Phoenix

  Zebrahead takes on the world.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Aug 09, 2008

• Marty's Musical Meltdown DVD Special: Hanoi Rocks' The Nottingham Tapes, Pallas' Moment to Moment, Earache's My Eye, Metalmania: 2007, Gigantour: 2, and Attitude for Destruction

  Death through pagan to glam metal with some cheesy horror along for the ride.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Aug 09, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Shine A Light

  Let The Stones shine a light on you!

  Review in Music — by Regina Avalos — on Aug 09, 2008

• Music Review: Randy Newman – Harps and Angels

  Righteousness be damned as the satirist songwriter issues his first non-soundtrack album in nine years.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Aug 09, 2008

• Music Review: The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Smash Hits

  Jimi Hendrix: Chapter 4.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 09, 2008

Video

• DVD Review: Comedy Central's Kenny vs. Spenny: Volume One - Uncensored

  A little bit of "Who Can Blow The Biggest Fart?" goes a long way.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Aug 09, 2008

• Movie Review: Come Drink With Me

  This martial arts classic shows its age.

  Review in Video — by Mark Kalriess — on Aug 09, 2008

• DVD Review: Strictly Background

  Partying with Drew Barrymore one day and chasing Tom Cruise the next, an extra's work is never done in Jason Connell's award-winning documentary.

  Review in Video — by Jen Johans — on Aug 09, 2008

• The Secret Life of the American Teenager Just Gets Better and Better

  This show is a must see.

  Opinion in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Aug 09, 2008

• Movie Review: Good Night, And Good Luck

  A deeply rich motion picture.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Aug 09, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus - Best of Both Worlds Concert

  Struggles like this are the times we sincerely hope you appreciate all of the great content we bring you on Blogcritics.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 09, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay

  Stoned or not, this is funny stuff.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 09, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: Vantage Point

  Illogical fun is worth sitting through for a wonderful HD presentation.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 09, 2008

• Hippocrates v Maimonides: The Ethics of Dr. Gregory House, Part II

  Does Dr. Gregory House practice medicine using any sort of ethical framework? Maybe Maimonides can provide the answer.

  Opinion in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Aug 09, 2008

• Movie Review: The Fountain

  In the execution of its ambitious ideas the film fails to work.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Aug 09, 2008

• The Burn Notice Blahs

  Is it me? Is it the mid-season blahs? Is it the end of the road?

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 09, 2008

Culture

• Professor Randy Pausch (Oct 23, 1960 - July 25, 2008)

  His knew it was his last lecture and approached it with humor, grace, and a resignation that some things can't be changed.

  Opinion in Culture — by Ginger Haycox — on Aug 09, 2008

• Interview: Carlo Scaramella, World Food Programme Country Director, El Salvador

  School feeding programs have increased school attendance and improved nutrition.

  Interview in Culture — by William Lambers — on Aug 09, 2008

• Miley Cyrus Addresses Her Relationship With Nick Jonas

  For two years paparazzi tried to get the story on Niley. Finally, here is the real story, straight from Miley.

  News in Culture — by Maddy Pumilia — on Aug 09, 2008

• Author/Photographer Scott Kelby's Worldwide Photo Walk to Take Place August 23

  Join in the Worldwide Photo Walk.

  News in Culture — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 09, 2008

Gaming

• Playstation 3 Review: Beijing 2008

  Well varied, authentic worldwide sports title makes some new innovations bringing some renewed entertainment to the Olympic game genre.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Aug 09, 2008