November 15, 2008 Archive

Culture

• Interview: Sheila Grudem, Deputy Country Director of the World Food Programme in Tanzania

  This "silent hunger", which often goes unnoticed, is the reason the Food For Education program was initiated.

  Interview in Culture — by William Lambers — on Nov 15, 2008

• Theater Review (NYC): The Language of Trees by Steven Levenson

  This young playwright's debut has some magical moments, but is it worth seeing?

  Review in Culture — by Art Ravels — on Nov 15, 2008

• Interview: Abdoulaye Balde, Country Director of the World Food Programme in Swaziland

  Education is a fundamental basis for freedom, democracy, and self-esteem.

  Interview in Culture — by William Lambers — on Nov 15, 2008

Video

• "Salute To Supernatural" Con Report, Day One

  My first day solidified my believe that these are the greatest fans in the world.

  News in Video — by Alice Jester — on Nov 15, 2008

• Movie Review: Guy Maddin's My Winnipeg

  Equal parts mystical rumination, personal history, city chronicle, and deranged fantasy.

  Review in Video — by Shannon Crouger — on Nov 15, 2008

• Discovering Heroes: Destiny

  Check out Santiago, the fan-chosen Hero, online.

  News in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on Nov 15, 2008

• Movie Review: Quantum of Solace

  Bond is back in a plenty entertaining sequel to Casino Royale.

  Review in Video — by A.J. Hakari — on Nov 15, 2008

• DVD Review: Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Season 1

  An unlikely critical darling begins its journey to the top.

  Review in Video — by Arlo J. Wiley — on Nov 15, 2008

Sports

• Alessandro Del Piero: Italy's Man Of The Moment

  One man, one club, and one hell of a player.

  Opinion in Sports — by Jeff Perkins — on Nov 15, 2008

Music

• Music Review: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Reissues

  Forty years later, this collection revives the legend of Creedence.

  Review in Music — by Ray Ellis — on Nov 15, 2008

• Music Review: Joetown, Kip Winger, Omnium Gatherum, Plan9, Samothrace, Theocracy, and Viking Skull

  God bothering power metal to death rock via a bit of Kip Winger.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Nov 15, 2008

• Concert Review: Hotel Cafe Tour – Bluebird Theater, Denver, November 11, 2008

  Do these six women quickly becoming Gal Pals stand a chance against Madonna? It's immaterial, girl.

  Review in Music — by Michael Bialas — on Nov 15, 2008

• Music Review: Carmen McRae - Live At The Flamingo Jazz Club

  This live recording features great performances from a legendary singer.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Nov 15, 2008

• Music Review: Leigh Jones - Music in My Soul

  R&B diva Leigh Jones shows promise with her debut CD but needs to find her niche.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Nov 15, 2008

• Music Review: Ruste Juxx - Indestructible

  An enthusiastic but spotty debut from one of the underground's hardest-working MCs.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Nov 15, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Tenacious D - The Complete Masterworks Part 2

  An entertaining concert plus a revealing, candid documentary make this one a must for fans.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Nov 15, 2008

• Music Review: Boots/C.C./Snake & Remus - Box

  These psych-folk rarities are some of the most mysterious and enigmatic records you will ever hear.

  Review in Music — by Bryan McKay — on Nov 15, 2008

• Music DVD Review: Opeth - The Roundhouse Tapes

  Swedish metal maestros summon the past to the present.

  Review in Music — by Aaron Fleming — on Nov 15, 2008

• Music Review: Bruce Springsteen - The Ghost Of Tom Joad

  Bruce Springsteen: Chapter 10.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Nov 15, 2008

Gaming

• iPhone Game Review: Baccarat Pro

  Bond’s trademark card game at your fingertips.

  Review in Gaming — by Robert M. Barga — on Nov 15, 2008

Books

• Book Review: In the Shadow of Lions (Chronicles of the Scribe, Book 1) by Ginger Garrett

  Anne Boleyn as you've never read her before.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Nov 15, 2008

• Book Review: The Dead Parade by James Roy Daley

  The Dead Parade isn't exactly a fresh concept, but Daley has crafted an amusing first story here.

  Review in Books — by Ryne Barber — on Nov 15, 2008

• Book Review - We Interrupt This Broadcast: The Events That Stopped Our Lives...from the Hindenburg Explosion to the Virginia Tech Shooting by Joe Garner

  A solid guide to many of the biggest news stories of our time, accompanied by the original radio announcements.

  Review in Books — by The Other Chad — on Nov 15, 2008

• Book Review: Fifty-to-One by Charles Ardai

  A fun, fast-paced romp through a darkly noir tale that has a lot of heart.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Nov 15, 2008

• Book Review: Nigella Christmas by Nigella Lawson

  The Manolo Blahnik of cookbooks: lavish and practical at the same time.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on Nov 15, 2008

Politics

• A Rational Alternative to the Auto Industry Bailout

  Let's put the auto bailout in the hands of consumers as a tax credit and let them demand better products from Detroit.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Nov 15, 2008

• Paulson: Liar or Misfit?

  What is Hank Paulson talking about?

  Opinion in Politics — by Kenn Jacobine — on Nov 15, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: Adobe Photoshop PhotoFrame 4 Plug-In from onOne Software

  Incredibly easy to use and it really makes a difference in your presentation.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Nov 15, 2008