August 30, 2008 Archive

Politics

• Why The Maverick Stands Alone

  John McCain won’t win the Presidency. Not because Obama is so much better, but because McCain is a bigger threat to the Neocons.

  Opinion in Politics — by Alex Hutchinson — on Aug 30, 2008

• Equal Protection of the Law and Minor Parties

  The latest electoral abuse in Texas is unbelievable.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kenn Jacobine — on Aug 30, 2008

• Any Woman In A Storm?

  A last minute, desperate attempt to appease the conservative Christian right wingers who were not on board with McCain’s candidacy.

  Opinion in Politics — by Lisa Solod Warren — on Aug 30, 2008

• I Know Why McCain Picked Palin

  Ready to rumble or fumble: John McCain taps Sarah Palin.

  Opinion in Politics — by Heloise — on Aug 30, 2008

• Palin Unites the GOP

  All of the factions within the GOP have different agendas, but they can't achieve any of their goals if they don't win in November.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Aug 30, 2008

• Barack Obama Has Already Won

  He has won the hearts and minds of millions, and bridged divides across generations, race, economic and political demographics.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mike Green — on Aug 30, 2008

• Well, There He Goes Again

  The selection of Sarah Palin as his running mate may be historic, but that doesn't mean it's not bizarre

  Opinion in Politics — by Gary D. Benz — on Aug 30, 2008

• Defending Sarah Palin, GOP VP Nominee

  This is my third Blogcritics article about Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. It is the most rewarding of the three.

  Opinion in Politics — by SJ Reidhead — on Aug 30, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Moose - A Memoir of Fat Camp by Stephanie Klein

  Every girl’s parent should read about this journey in living your tweens and teens with an eye on your size and the food you eat.

  Review in Books — by Lynda Lippin — on Aug 30, 2008

• Book Review: Hold Tight by Harlan Coben

  Harlan Coben's latest suspense novel rips the cover off of suburbia and bares every fear parents have about their kids.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Aug 30, 2008

• Book Review: Mike's Election Guide 2008 by Michael Moore and The Do-It-Yourself Constitutional Amendment Kit by Nathaniel Whitten

  Two new works of political satire each achieve mixed results in combining humor, advocacy and education.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Aug 30, 2008

• The New Canon: The Fortress of Solitude by Jonathan Lethem

  Jonathan Lethem mixes superheroes and magical realism with a stark coming-of-age story.

  Review in Books — by Ted Gioia — on Aug 30, 2008

• Book Review: The Crime Writer by Gregg Hurwitz

  Gregg Hurwitz offers a whizbang, tightly written novel of suspense and fake-out in noir tradition.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Aug 30, 2008

Video

• Genie Francis Returns to General Hospital, But Is Night Shift the Real Story?

  Can Laura Spencer's return save the sinking ship that is General Hospital?

  Opinion in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Aug 30, 2008

• Movie Review: The X-Files - I Want to Believe

  The X-Files without conspiracies or aliens - I don't believe it!

  Review in Video — by Steven van Lijnden — on Aug 30, 2008

• Why Rebooting Superman Is A Bad Idea For Warner Brothers

  If you can’t find the right actors and script for any superhero film franchise, you'll end up with crap.

  Opinion in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Aug 30, 2008

• Unexpected Moments Bring Joy To Treehouse TV's Are We There Yet?: World Adventure

  Live action travel show for kids, by kids.

  Interview in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Aug 30, 2008

• DVD Review: Heroes - Generations, Season Two

  Heroes: Generations - Season Two makes for a good transition season.

  Review in Video — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 30, 2008

• Movie Review: Step Brothers

  I am glad to say that a Will Ferrell comedy was able to make me laugh again.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Aug 30, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Various Artists – KCRW Sounds Eclectic: The Next One

  Recorded live during Morning Becomes Eclectic, it's a veritable mix tape of imagination and aesthetic.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Aug 30, 2008

• Music Review: Donavon Frankenreiter - Pass It Around

  Pick this up and pass it around.

  Review in Music — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Aug 30, 2008

• Music Review: The Airborne Toxic Event - The Airborne Toxic Event

  37 minutes in Starbucks doesn't even cut it.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 30, 2008

• Music Review: The Cotton Soeterboek Band - Twisted

  This showcases everything great about great rock music. The Cotton Soeterboek Band give us Twisted

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Aug 30, 2008

• Music Review: The Band - Islands

  The Band: Chapter 8.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 30, 2008

• Music Review: Jimmy Wayne - Do You Believe Me Now

  Jimmy’s newest record a hit.

  Review in Music — by Maddy Pumilia — on Aug 30, 2008

• Music Review: The Verve - Forth

  Have the totemic '90s rockers reformed in haste to repent in leisure?

  Review in Music — by Andy Peterson — on Aug 30, 2008

• Music Review: Beat Union - Disconnected

  On their debut release the UK pop punkers Beat Union mix up new wave with punk rock.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Aug 30, 2008

• Music Review: Shannon - Psychofolk

  Traditional Irish music with a twist - it's from Poland.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Aug 30, 2008

• Music Review: Aaron Parks - Invisible Cinema

  Cutting-edge jazz from a rising star.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Aug 30, 2008

Culture

• Snake Meets Truck: The Muskegon Chronicle Gets It Wrong

  A fear of snakes is unreasonable. Media perpetually spreading panic based on inaccuracy is unacceptable.

  Opinion in Culture — by Cataclysm Jane — on Aug 30, 2008

• The Arts: What San Diego Wants

  Forty movers and shakers speak out on art in their town.

  Opinion in Culture — by Kevin Freitas — on Aug 30, 2008

• Should These Children Be Stigmatized?

  Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, and movies like Juno are thrusting adoption into the mainstream of acceptance in popular culture.

  Opinion in Culture — by ConverseMomma — on Aug 30, 2008

Gaming

• Penny Arcade Expo (PAX '08), Day One

  Four years after my first visit, the annual gathering for hard-core gamers has definitely grown, but at times it still feels like a rookie endeavor.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Mark Buckingham — on Aug 30, 2008