September 10, 2008 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Sonya Kitchell – This Storm

  Kitchell reflects a uniquely exceptional talent operating within a realm entirely of her own making.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Sep 10, 2008

• Wednesday Afternoon Listen: Dropkick Murphys – The Meanest of Times

  With respect and homage of sorts to my friend Mark Saleski – I am borrowing his well-done column idea for my own today.

  Opinion in Music — by Mary K. Williams — on Sep 10, 2008

• Music Review: George Colligan - Runaway

  A showcase for the talent of George Colligan.

  Review in Music — by Gray Hunter — on Sep 10, 2008

• Music Review: Al Foster Quartet - Love, Peace And Jazz!

  Al and the guys are back with some solid jazz.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Sep 10, 2008

Video

• Movie Review: The Barbarian Invasions

  A conceited exercise in pomposity.

  Review in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on Sep 10, 2008

• TV Review: 102 Minutes That Changed America

  It was a day of fiery tears. In New York, some recorded those 102 minutes that altered us forever.

  Review in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Sep 10, 2008

• DVD Review: Day of the Dead

  Virus-infected zombies ate my town!

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Sep 10, 2008

• DVD Review: Desert Rebels - Ishumars, The Forgotten Rockers Of The Desert

  Nobody will ask you for money, nobody is asking for pity, all they want is a chance to tell their story and be heard.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 10, 2008

• Fringe and The X-Files

  Fringe premiered last night and the similarities to an older, possibly better, FOX show are too strong not to discuss.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 10, 2008

• DVD Review: Samantha Who? - The Complete First Season

  Warning: do not operate heavy machinery other than your DVD player as memory loss and incessant laughter will occur.

  Review in Video — by Jen Johans — on Sep 10, 2008

Politics

• Obama the Antichrist: How the Christian Right Preys on Your Ignorance and Fears

  The right, while trying to hide Governor Palin's affiliation with Dominionist Christianity launches religious "terror" tactics against Obama and America.

  Opinion in Politics — by Marlowe — on Sep 10, 2008

• Barack Obama's Uneasy Marriage of Reason and Faith

  Can he walk the lines between intellect, charisma, and faith steadily enough to appeal to independent and moderate voters?

  Opinion in Politics — by Jon Sobel — on Sep 10, 2008

• Sarah Palin the Moose Hunter Makes B. Hussein Obama Her Beyatch

  If Barack Obama can't handle this dumb hick moose hunter, is he ready to deal with the likes of Vladimir Putin?

  Opinion in Politics — by Al Barger — on Sep 10, 2008

• A Fate Worse Than Death? Life As An American Vice President

  Live your dream and earn your spot in history the American way, by doing practically nothing.

  Opinion in Politics — by Brandon J. Mendelson — on Sep 10, 2008

Sports

• Satire: Who Does Lance Armstrong Think He Is?

  With Lance coming back, the cyclist's shrink will attempt to convince him that he should try a different route.

  Satire in Sports — by Casey Michel — on Sep 10, 2008

• Are You Ready For Some (Australian Rules) Football?

  It's the closest thing Australians have to gridiron, so it shouldn't be surprising that Aussie Rules Football is loved this American.

  Opinion in Sports — by Casey Michel — on Sep 10, 2008

Books

• Interview with Maryann Miller, Author of the Romantic Suspense Novel One Small Victory

  "People can’t buy your book if they don’t know it is out there, and this is a good way to be out there on the Internet."

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Sep 10, 2008

• Book Review: Weasel by Cynthia DeFelice

  This coming-of-age young adult novel is compact, compelling, and suspenseful as young Nathan Fowler deals with a deadly killer.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Sep 10, 2008

• Book Review: Chazown - A Different Way to See Your Life by Craig Groeschel

  What is your purpose in life? Chazown can help you discover the life you were created to live.

  Review in Books — by Sara Christine — on Sep 10, 2008

• Book Review - The New York Dolls: Photographs by Bob Gruen

  For a band that's too big for one medium, Bob Gruen's photography at least captures the New York Dolls' glamorous side.

  Review in Books — by Ethan Stanislawski — on Sep 10, 2008

• Book Review: Knit to be Square by Vivian Hoxbro

  Welcome to the world of modular knitting.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Sep 10, 2008

Tastes

• Contemplating the Perfect Breakfast

  I don't often get to eat it, but I love a good breakfast cereal.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 10, 2008

Culture

• Are Street Gangs Using Check Fraud to Fund Themselves?

  Organized street gangs are expanding into white-collar crime to increase their illegal revenue streams.

  News in Culture — by Ed Dickson — on Sep 10, 2008

• 9/11: In Me For Good

  All it takes is a few images on a screen, or even a glance out the window, to bring it all back.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Sep 10, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: NetAdvantage For WPF 2008, Volume 1 from Infragistics

  If you are tired of having to repeatedly design your application interfaces, then you need to look at NetAdvantage For WPF.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Sep 10, 2008