November 18, 2008 Archive

Politics

• Why Are The Somali Pirates So Successful?

  Piracy off the coast of Somalia is getting worse and serious steps should be taken to counter it.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dan Miller — on Nov 18, 2008

• Media and Politicians: The Eternal Symbiosis

  Divisiveness and ignorance persist because we allow them to persist.

  Opinion in Politics — by Cole Ford — on Nov 18, 2008

• Why The Pickens Plan Is Good For America

  It's time we start to reduce our dependence on not only foreign oil, but oil in general.

  Opinion in Politics — by Andrew Hurley Koes — on Nov 18, 2008

• Satire: Spokespersons Say Military Not Ready for Diversity

  Interviewed sources cite history when justifying a ban on gay military personnel.

  Satire in Politics — by Diana Hartman — on Nov 18, 2008

Music

• Make Your Own Holiday Compilation CDs

  Looking for a meaningful yet inexpensive gift? Creating holiday compilation CDs give your friends and family an instant keepsake.

  Opinion in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Nov 18, 2008

• Music Review: Kaiser Chiefs - Off With Their Heads

  Kaiser Chiefs have created a pop masterpiece that pushes the boundaries of the genre into new sonic territory.

  Review in Music — by Anthony Tobis — on Nov 18, 2008

• Music Review: Kip Winger - From the Moon to the Sun

  A mature work from an artist who seems to be more comfortable in his own skin as he grows older

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 18, 2008

• Music Review: Down-Stares - Cobras and Matadors

  An engaging and convincing journey that is both familiar and entirely unique

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Nov 18, 2008

• Music Review: The Mars Volta - Frances the Mute

  A great CD from the band that is changing the face of progressive music.

  Review in Music — by Matt Wright — on Nov 18, 2008

• Music Review: Chester Gregory - In Search of High Love

  Broadway performer Chester Gregory releases an uneven but promising R&B album.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Nov 18, 2008

• Music Review: Celine Dion - My Love: Essential Collection

  Celine Dion returns with an essential collection of her greatest hits.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Nov 18, 2008

• Music Review: East Village Opera Company - Olde School

  The operatic tradition has always had a place in rock and pop, but this band comes at it from the other direction.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Nov 18, 2008

• Music Review: Paul Bley Quintet - Barrage

  Here's why Paul and Carla Bley were the most formidable husband-wife team of whack jazz. Maybe the ONLY husband-wife team of whack jazz, too.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Nov 18, 2008

• Music Review: Appearance Of Nothing - Wasted Time

  Appearance Of Nothing arrive on the Prog-Metal scene.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Nov 18, 2008

• Music DVD Review: The Who – At Kilburn 1977

  More evidence why The Who are considered one of the greatest live bands of all time.

  Review in Music — by Cinema Sentries — on Nov 18, 2008

Video

• Starz Denver Film Festival: A Double Dose Of Docs Is A Good Time Warp

  Take a nostalgia trip back in time, where a Count and a Castle are worth exploring.

  Review in Video — by Michael Bialas — on Nov 18, 2008

• Movie Review: Psycho (1960)

  If you find yourself crestfallen with the humdrum horror of today, Psycho is the ticket.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Valentine — on Nov 18, 2008

• Blu-ray Review: The 7th Voyage of Sinbad

  Sinbad must have retired from voyages after this since there's no eight one.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Nov 18, 2008

• Television's "Good News"

  University of Maryland study finds television causes unhappiness.

  Opinion in Video — by Robert K. Blechman — on Nov 18, 2008

• DVD Review: The Good Life

  It's a bore from start to finish, essentially because of the pedestrian plot and below standard chemistry.

  Review in Video — by Derek Fleek — on Nov 18, 2008

• The Mole: What If?

  Analysis of how a reality show would change if it was on a cable network.

  Opinion in Video — by Michael Pascua — on Nov 18, 2008

• November Sweeps Month Makes For Some Memorable Viewing

  My thoughts on sweeps month and a few other goodies.

  Opinion in Video — by NancyGail — on Nov 18, 2008

• John Noble Loves Playing A Scientist on the Fringe of Madness

  John Noble says playing Walter is as much fun as it looks -- oh, and he loves the cow.

  Interview in Video — by Gerry Weaver — on Nov 18, 2008

• Box Office Update 11/14-11/16: James Bond Finds His Quantum of Solace

  This weekend was all Bond.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 18, 2008

• DVD Review: Hannah Montana - The Complete First Season

  Tweens worldwide are rejoicing.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Nov 18, 2008

• DVD Pick of the Week: WALL-E

  Plenty of worthy titles this week.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 18, 2008

• Beyond Tinker Bell: Disney and Blu-ray Enhance the Movie Experience

  Impish pixie's legend looms large and Disney has the right stuff to keep it that way.

  Opinion in Video — by tink — on Nov 18, 2008

• DVD Review: Ultimate Classic Wrestling Presents…

  I won’t deny that there’s a lot of great material on here, but the cover is just a bit deceiving.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Nov 18, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Silver - My Own Tale As Written by Me with a Goodly Amount of Murder by Edward Chupack

  Avast, my hearties, for here be pirates!

  Review in Books — by Friend Mouse — on Nov 18, 2008

• Book Review: Dark Summer by Iris Johansen

  Full of action, suspense, and a hint of romance, Iris Johansen's latest thriller is a great read.

  Review in Books — by Katie Tally — on Nov 18, 2008

• Interview with Romantic Thriller Author Dave Donelson

  "I poured through everything about the Congo I could find ... then I traveled to Central Africa to see what it was really like."

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Nov 18, 2008

• Book Review: The Seamstress by Frances de Pontes Peebles

  Frances de Pontes Peebles' first novel is a remarkable feat of research, industry, writing, and beauty.

  Review in Books — by Lisa Solod — on Nov 18, 2008

• Book Review: Isolation by Travis Thrasher

  So good, so scary, Isolation's demonic premise runs too close to reality.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Nov 18, 2008

• Book Review: Elric: The Sleeping Sorceress (Chronicles Of The Last Emperor Of Melniboné: Volume 3) by Michael Moorcock

  Not only do these stories have to power to entertain and move, they give you plenty to think about.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 18, 2008

• Book Review: Outliers - The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell

  The frizzy-haired cult hero does it again, this time taking on the subject of extreme success.

  Review in Books — by Justin McHenry — on Nov 18, 2008

• Book Review: The Devil Notebooks by Laurence A. Rickels

  Even the Prince of Darkness doesn't make this book a lively read.

  Review in Books — by Gerry Weaver — on Nov 18, 2008

• Words to the Wise and Willing: Suzanne Lantana Author Melissa Pettignano Provides Pathways for Pre-Teens

  Pettignano's Suzanne Lantana is a great role model for pre-teen girls, and you can ask the author about her book on Blogtalkradio.

  News in Books — by Maddy Pumilia — on Nov 18, 2008

Culture

• Theater Review (LA): School of Night by Peter Whelan at the Mark Taper Forum

  Kit Marlowe, spy, atheist, rebel, victim, homosexual, and genius.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Nov 18, 2008

• A Call for Community Service

  Community service should be just that - communal. Let's involve everybody.

  Opinion in Culture — by Brian Murff — on Nov 18, 2008

• Theater Review (NYC): American Buffalo by David Mamet

  In arguably his best play, David Mamet gives a better explanation for the current economic crisis than any economist could provide.

  Review in Culture — by Ethan Stanislawski — on Nov 18, 2008

• How To Make It To Class On Time

  A few tips for college students.

  Opinion in Culture — by Matt Wright — on Nov 18, 2008

Sports

• In Praise Of The Unfashionable: European Football Round-Up

  In a week that saw lowly Burnley dump Chelsea out of the Carling Cup, could the smaller teams cause any more shocks?

  News in Sports — by Jeff Perkins — on Nov 18, 2008