October 24, 2008 Archive

Politics

• Your Vote is Your Voice

  Why is making your voice heard so hard in a country that brags about representing the people?

  Opinion in Politics — by Sarah Gray — on Oct 24, 2008

• Amid Lies and Paranoia, Campaign Tensions Continue to Escalate

  The Ashley Todd hoax is not a scandal and it is not an outrage. It's a sad and pathetic commentary on our political degeneracy.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Oct 24, 2008

• What Ashley Todd Did Wrong

  Beaten, bruised and frumpy is no way to go through the mainstream media.

  Opinion in Politics — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Oct 24, 2008

• The Terrorist Attack of 2010

  Granting driver’s licenses to illegal aliens, as Barack Obama wants to do, can have serious consequences.

  Opinion in Politics — by Selwyn Duke — on Oct 24, 2008

• Global Warming in Academia

  Has the liberal politics of Academia stifled debate?

  Opinion in Politics — by Pleasexcusetheinterruption — on Oct 24, 2008

• McCain Campaign Worker Attacked and Brutalized Over Bumper Sticker

  A crazed Obama fan took a knife to the face of a 20-year-old McCain campaign worker in a politically motivated attack Wednesday.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Oct 24, 2008

Music

• Music Review – Vic Chesnutt, Elf Power, and the Amorphous Strums – Dark Developments

  Vic Chesnutt's latest release is his strongest in years.

  Review in Music — by Eric Dennis — on Oct 24, 2008

• Music Review: Shahrokh Yadegari, Azam Ali, And Keyayash Nourai - Green Memories

  An intriguing and compelling piece of music of surprising emotional depth and passion.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 24, 2008

• Pop (Culture) Quiz: Lenka And Missy Higgins Answer Some Simple Questions (Australian Edition)

  Two singers in perfect harmony dish up a few of their favorite Aussie things, including those tasty kangaroos.

  Interview in Music — by Michael Bialas — on Oct 24, 2008

• Music Review: David Sanborn - Here and Gone

  Sanborn wails wth jazz both old and new on Here and Gone.

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Oct 24, 2008

• Music Review: Roy Orbison - The Soul of Rock and Roll

  The greatest singer in the world. – Elvis Presley

  Review in Music — by Lou Novacheck — on Oct 24, 2008

• Music Review: Simon & Garfunkel - Sounds Of Silence

  Simon & Garfunkel: Chapter 2.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Oct 24, 2008

• Music Media: Norma Jean, Framing Hanley, Lacuna Coil, Divine Heresy, Roadrunner United, Wednesday 13, Mezmerize, Paganizer, Amy Lee

  Live tracks, cover tunes, and all star jams.

  News in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 24, 2008

• Music Review: Various Artists - Swamp Pop Sweethearts

  A collection of songs dedicated to bayou princesses.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Oct 24, 2008

• The Friday Morning Listen: AC/DC - Black Ice

  Surviving the Big-Box gauntlet.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Oct 24, 2008

• Music Review: Glen Phillips - Secrets of the New Explorers EP

  Glen Philips Knocks an EP into Orbit!

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Oct 24, 2008

• Covering Fleetwood Mac

  A landslide of cover songs originally from Fleetwood Mac gets dissected.

  Opinion in Music — by Michael Pascua — on Oct 24, 2008

• Music Review: Deborah Bonham - Duchess

  A truly exceptional vocal performance.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Oct 24, 2008

• Music Review: The Stryker-Slagle Band - The Scene

  Dave Stryker and Steve Slagle are back with their all-star band and another batch of premium post-bop goodness.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Oct 24, 2008

• Music Review: AC/DC - Black Ice

  For those wondering when the next great AC/DC album would come, it’s here.

  Review in Music — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Oct 24, 2008

Video

• DVD Review: Then She Found Me

  Takes the everyday and makes it cinematic.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Oct 24, 2008

• DVD Review: The Animation Show Volume 3

  For challenging, edgy animation devoid of showtunes and talking animals, The Animation Show is the place to go.

  Review in Video — by Matt Springer — on Oct 24, 2008

• SNL Shines with Political Humor

  SNL's primetime episodes are a joy to behold.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 24, 2008

• TV Media: The Late Show with David Letterman, Death Note, Scare Tactics, The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, American Gothic, Friday the 13th: The Series, The Simpsons, Frank Caliendo

  Episodes, clips, horror, and comedy.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 24, 2008

• Movie Review: Saw V

  Does Jigsaw's fifth outing pack as much bite as its brothers?

  Review in Video — by A.J. Hakari — on Oct 24, 2008

• DVD Review: I See You.Com

  Don't see this made for TV movie that tries to capitalize on the beginnings of paid voyeurism websites.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Oct 24, 2008

• DVD Review: Adam–12: Season Two

  A great addition to all collections.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Oct 24, 2008

• Passport Cinema: Le Doulos

  To snitch or not to snitch? That is the question in this rather listless French noir.

  Review in Video — by A.J. Hakari — on Oct 24, 2008

• Movie Media Special Edition: Halloween Film Series

  The series that forever changed the face of horror.

  Opinion in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 24, 2008

• TV Review: Prison Break - "The Price" Is An Unfaithful Companion

  You never know what you'll get each week.

  Review in Video — by Sharmila — on Oct 24, 2008

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Saw V, High School Musical 3: Senior Year, Pride and Glory

  If you want teen musical or torture thrills, this week has the perfect film for you.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 24, 2008

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of October 26

  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 24, 2008

Gaming

• PlayStation Network Update: 10/23/2008

  A big week on the PSN, but most of the major items were available on the 'other' console already.

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Oct 24, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Anatomy of a Boyfriend by Daria Snadowsky

  This book proves relationships are like a game - sometimes you win and sometimes you lose!

  Review in Books — by Tempestt Patterson — on Oct 24, 2008

• Book Review: Lost In The Forest by Sue Miller

  Inhabits the undergrowth of the dysfunctional family, where an adolescent daughter weaves a web of deceit.

  Review in Books — by Philip Spires — on Oct 24, 2008

• Interview with Kim McDougall, Author of Angel Venom

  "I would never write a story that I wouldn't want my daughter to read some day."

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Oct 24, 2008

• Book Review: Seams to Me - 24 New Reasons to Love Sewing by Anna Maria Horner

  A good beginners sewing book, but the patterns are hit-or-miss.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Oct 24, 2008

• Book Review: The Brimstone Network by Thomas Sniegoski

  An all-out action debut for young readers, this book is packed with eerie goodness and superpowers!

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Oct 24, 2008

• Book Review: Genocide - How Your Doctor's Dietary Ignorance Will Kill You by Dr. James Carlson

  Is your doctor really evil, trying to kill you by diet?

  Review in Books — by Gray Hunter — on Oct 24, 2008

• Book Review: Rough Weather by Robert B. Parker

  Spenser goes up against his nemesis, the Gray Man, one more time, while lives hang in the balance.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Oct 24, 2008

• Book Review: Stop Clutter from Stealing Your Life: Discover Why You Clutter and How You Can Stop by Mike Nelson

  If you're physically and emotionally overwhelmed with clutter, author Mike Nelson's practical book shows a way out.

  Review in Books — by Janica Unruh — on Oct 24, 2008

Culture

• Burning the Future: Seeing the Lights Go Off On Broadway

  A new documentary raises the question of where we should be living.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Oct 24, 2008

Sports

• So, Who Wants On The Blazers Bandwagon?

  Spots on the Blazers bandwagon are filling quickly - do you have what it takes to make it before it's too late?

  Satire in Sports — by Casey Michel — on Oct 24, 2008

• Who Deserves The Formula One Crown?

  The season has come down to two finalists. Hamilton may have the lead, but it may be Massa's time to shine.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anuvrat — on Oct 24, 2008

• Volunteering for the Ironman World Championships or How I Spent My Weekend

  If you can’t do an Ironman triathlon, the next best thing is to volunteer for one.

  Opinion in Sports — by Russ Evenhuis — on Oct 24, 2008