October 17, 2008 Archive

Politics

• The Atonement of Sins

  Our traditions speak to a loftier universal existence, and it should be our life's goal to advance toward its realization.

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Oct 17, 2008

• Why Do So Many Christians Support The Iraq War?

  I'm confused as to why so many Christians support a war that is the opposite of everything they believe.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kyle West — on Oct 17, 2008

• Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann Questions Obama's Patriotism on Hardball

  This is what our country has come to.

  Opinion in Politics — by Barbara Barnett — on Oct 17, 2008

• The Phallic-cy of Corporate America and the Government That Loves It

  Most Americans now long for the integration of every citizen's rights and responsibilities.

  Opinion in Politics — by Diana Hartman — on Oct 17, 2008

• A Fable: Oscar the Orange Grower, or Why Wealth Redistribution Doesn't Work

  A sweet little fable about oranges.

  Opinion in Politics — by Murphy — on Oct 17, 2008

Music

• Retro Redux: Singin' In The Streets In Philly

  Philadelphia baseball has had its ups and downs through the years, but the city's music has always been first-rate.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Oct 17, 2008

• Music Review: Mason Proper - Olly Oxen Free

  "A consistent juxtaposition of punk defiance across eerie plains of cascading indie rock."

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Oct 17, 2008

• Music Media: Evergrey, Kingdom of Sorrow, Alice Cooper, Joetown, All Ends, Machine Head, Static X

  Rock, metal, and an unmentionable.

  News in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 17, 2008

• Music Review: Tygers Of Pan Tang - Animal Instinct

  The Tygers are back on the prowl exploring their instincts.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Oct 17, 2008

• The Friday Morning Listen: Oasis - Dig Out Your Soul

  No, it's not April 1st.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Oct 17, 2008

• Music Review: McCoy Tyner - Guitars

  The living king of jazz pianists invites five diverse guitarists to take turns playing along with the master.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Oct 17, 2008

Gaming

• Nintendo DS Review: Spore Creatures

  Adapt, survive, and conquer in Electronic Arts' Spore Creatures for the Nintendo DS.

  Review in Gaming — by Brandy — on Oct 17, 2008

• First Impressions: Killzone 2 Beta

  Dive into the world of the Helghast

  Opinion in Gaming — by Matthew Valdez — on Oct 17, 2008

• PlayStation Network Update: 10/16/2008

  A great week if you are a SOCOM or Eye of Judgment fan, otherwise this is a pretty bland update.

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Oct 17, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Resistance by Owen Sheers

  In Resistance German troops occupy Britain, men disappear, relationships blossom, and life goes on.

  Review in Books — by Philip Spires — on Oct 17, 2008

• Book Review: Baby Shark's High Plains Redemption By Robert Fate

  Fast paced pulp, with a little heart.

  Review in Books — by Mat Brewster — on Oct 17, 2008

• Book Review: Yekl - A Tale of the New York Ghetto by Abraham Cahan and What It Means to Be an American by Michael Walzer

  Two incisive visions, fictional and philosophical, of history and assimilation into American society.

  Review in Books — by Ohm Devani — on Oct 17, 2008

• Book Review: Crossroads: The Life and Afterlife of Blues Legend Robert Johnson by Tom Graves

  Just who was Robert Johnson?

  Review in Books — by Lou Novacheck — on Oct 17, 2008

• The Great Book Adventure: Wuthering Heights - Part One

  Exactly who's story is it, up there on Wuthering Heights?

  Review in Books — by Chris Bancells — on Oct 17, 2008

• Book Review: Vintage Knitwear for Modern Knitters by Lise-Lotte Lystrup

  A collection of wearable knits, translated from vintage patterns.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Oct 17, 2008

• Book Review: Forsaken by James David Jordan

  A tale of terrorism that creates gripping suspense - and that's just the icing on the cake.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Oct 17, 2008

• Interview with Lee Masterson, Co-Founder of Horror Factor

  "We're always on the look out for more ways we can help out horror writers," states Masterson.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Oct 17, 2008

• Book Review: Tsar by Ted Bell

  Lightning-fast paced and suspenseful, Ted Bell's latest thriller, Tsar, is one hell of a great story.

  Review in Books — by Bill Bennett — on Oct 17, 2008

• Book Review: LINQ Unleashed for C# by Paul Kimmel

  If you want to get up to speed quickly then LINQ Unleashed for C# will give you the boost you need.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Oct 17, 2008

Video

• Blu-ray Review: Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium

  Lighthearted if completely illogical family fun.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Oct 17, 2008

• TV Review: That's No Ladies of the House, That's My Wife!

  Three women are tasked with fixing up a run-down house to raise money for their church.

  Review in Video — by Pat Padua — on Oct 17, 2008

• Movie Review: Burn After Reading

  It's no surprise to find that the ever brilliant Coen brothers have made a quality motion picture once again.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Oct 17, 2008

• DVD Review: Ray Harryhausen Collectible DVD Gift Set

  A new set of releases from one of the kings of stop-motion animation has hit store shelves.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 17, 2008

• TV Media: SNL, Life, The Daily Show, Chuck, Shea Stadium, 30 Rock, Halloween Madness II,

  Episodes, clips, and bloopers.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 17, 2008

• Racing Tips I’ve Learned From The Twelfth Season of The Amazing Race

  Other than "Race" some obvious things that racers tend to ignore.

  Opinion in Video — by Michael Pascua — on Oct 17, 2008

• Movie Review: W.

  What some people will do to please their daddies.

  Review in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Oct 17, 2008

• TV Recap: Project Runway Season 5 Finale, Part II

  Three distinctive women offer superlative collections at Bryant Park in a bid to win season five of "Project Runway."

  Review in Video — by Brandy — on Oct 17, 2008

• TV Review: Gossip Girl - "New Haven Can Wait"

  Did someone say catfight?

  Review in Video — by Brad Laidman — on Oct 17, 2008

• DVD Review: The Cult of Cartman - Revelations

  This is a set for those that love South Park, but not enough to buy every season or watch every episode.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Peck — on Oct 17, 2008

• Movie Media Special Edition: Friday the 13th Film Series

  Ten movies, ten trailers, all fun.

  Opinion in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 17, 2008

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of October 19

  The creation of the Sword in the Stone ride continues (Imagineer Quest Part 2, as I like to call it).

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 17, 2008