January 20, 2009 Archive

Politics

• A Return to International Diplomacy

  With the dawn of a new presidency, Barack Obama must set his eyes on international diplomacy.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jason J. Campbell — on Jan 20, 2009

• Inauguration Mania Sends the Wrong Message

  If we're all equal, what's special about electing any particular citizen president?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jan 20, 2009

• Random Thoughts for an Inauguration Day

  A few thoughts on Obama's inauguration as our nation's 44th president.

  Opinion in Politics — by Barbara Barnett — on Jan 20, 2009

• The Hidden Dimensions of American Politics, Part II

  The Left-Right debate is essentially over values. Can we bridge this gap?

  Opinion in Politics — by Roger Nowosielski — on Jan 20, 2009

• Satire: Dictatorship 101

  A guide to help you become the de facto dictator you've always dreamed of being.

  Satire in Politics — by Henry Mosher — on Jan 20, 2009

Video

• TV Preview: Lie to Me

  The study of body language may be an interesting science, but all these niche shows are getting to be too much.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Peck — on Jan 20, 2009

• Movie Review: The Beach Boys and The Satan

  There's not much devilish about this mis-titled documentary.

  Review in Video — by James A. Gardner — on Jan 20, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: The Truman Show

  The crisp clear video quality is the reason to buy this film on Blu-ray, nothing else.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Peck — on Jan 20, 2009

• Why I Won’t Be Watching the New Season of Lost

  Imagine you’re at this party and you start talking to this guy...

  Opinion in Video — by Charles Herold — on Jan 20, 2009

• Movie Review: My Bloody Valentine 3-D

  Have a bloody good time with this Valentine.

  Review in Video — by Rob Rector — on Jan 20, 2009

• Movie Review: Revolutionary Road

  Looking for an antidote to suburban bliss? Here it is.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 20, 2009

• DVD Review: Vacancy 2: The First Cut

  Only half a slasher movie.

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Jan 20, 2009

• How I Met Your Mother Goes a Little Far for the Funny

  I think that maybe, just maybe, HIMYM went too far for a joke last night.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 20, 2009

• DVD Review: My Three Sons - Season 1, Volume 2

  There is simply not enough here to recommend this endeavor.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Jan 20, 2009

• Sundance Day 5: Big Fan, The Cove, and Good Hair

  Nothing but films today. I didn’t even have time to eat until I got home.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Peck — on Jan 20, 2009

• TV Recap: 24 Day Seven, Hour 5 - Dammit!

  To say that this season seven has been interesting so far is like saying the weather sucks in New England.

  Review in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on Jan 20, 2009

• The Best (and Worst) Movies of 2008

  Plenty of movies to write home about in 2008 though so many of them still need to be seen more.

  Opinion in Video — by moviejohn — on Jan 20, 2009

• DVD Review: President Barack Obama: The Man and His Journey

  This DVD inspires us to say, "Yes we can."

  Review in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Jan 20, 2009

• TV Review: Wolverine and the X-Men

  They're back!

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Jan 20, 2009

• Movie Review: Frost/Nixon

  A fascinating look into a momentous political event.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 20, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: The Express

  A wonderful story about sports, perseverance, and a young man who died way too young.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on Jan 20, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Living With Hemochromatosis

  Men, read this before you resort to Viagra! Your problem could be due to too much iron!

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Marie Warder — on Jan 20, 2009

• Product Review: Composer From Lensbaby, Inc.

  If you want to get that home cooked creative shot, then you should check out the Lensbaby Composer.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Jan 20, 2009

Culture

• A Satirical Pictorial: President Barack Obama

  A slightly different perspective of our new COC as he made his way to the White House.

  Satire in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Jan 20, 2009

• Eric Thompson of the Salt Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau Talks Skiing and Marketing

  The marketing director for Utah's skiing industry talks about marketing the slopes.

  Interview in Culture — by Robert M. Barga — on Jan 20, 2009

• Opera Review (LA): The Magic Flute

  Designed by the great illustrator Gerald Scarfe, the LA Opera's production more than holds its own.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jan 20, 2009

• Theater Review (NYC): Sessions

  Talented performers are hindered by bland writing and helped not at all by uninspired direction.

  Review in Culture — by Tulis McCall — on Jan 20, 2009

• Three Things The World Would Be Better Off Without

  In these times of financial uncertainty, let's all come together and spend money less frivolously.

  Opinion in Culture — by Luke Johnson — on Jan 20, 2009

• When Buying “American” Gets Out of Hand

  It's a scary thought when we have to worry about our safety simply because of the type of car we drive.

  Opinion in Culture — by Joanne Huspek — on Jan 20, 2009

• Five Tips For Baby Boomers Losing Their Health Insurance

  Have you been laid off? Has your company forced you to retire early? Here's how baby boomers in America can get health insurance.

  News in Culture — by Yamileth Medina — on Jan 20, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Marketplace Memos - Invest Yourself in the Business of God’s Kingdom by David Shibley & Jonathan Shibley

  Father-son tag team spread their passion of marketplace ministry and Kingdom building business to Christian leaders world-wide.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Jan 20, 2009

• Interview: Reginald Hill, creator of Andy Dalziel and Peter Pascoe

  "I hate creating characters simply in terms of their function, I like to know them as people."

  Interview in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jan 20, 2009

• Book Review: Kosher By Design Lightens Up - Fabulous Food For A Healthier Lifestyle by Susie Fishbein

  Susie Fishbein's newest kosher cookbook features healthy, nutritious, easy-to-prepare, delicious recipes with an international , cosmopolitan flavor.

  Review in Books — by Debbie Friend — on Jan 20, 2009

• Audio Book Review: Stitch 'N Bitch by Debbie Stoller

  Audio knitting books. Not a sound idea.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Jan 20, 2009

• Book Review: The Wild Hunt - The Tarot Cafe Novel Vol. 1 by Chandra Rooney and Sang-Sun Park (Illustrator)

  Based on the bestselling manga!

  Review in Books — by Katie Trattner — on Jan 20, 2009

• Book Review: Luxury Yarn One Skein Wonders by Judith Durant and Special Little Knits From Just One Skein by Cheryl Potter

  Every knitter has a stray ball of yarn in their stash. These patterns are a huge hit because of this.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Jan 20, 2009

Music

• Music Review … with a Cruise Thrown In

  All Fans on Deck!

  Review in Music — by Lou Novacheck — on Jan 20, 2009

• Music Review: Sam Meyers and Anson Funderburgh – My Love Is Here To Stay

  The beginning of one of the blue’s most enduring and successful partnerships …

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on Jan 20, 2009

• Music Review: The Beyman Bros - Memories of Summer as a Child

  Spinal Tap Alumnus finds New Brotherly Love

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Jan 20, 2009

• Music Review: Exciter, Iommi, Lethargy, Carbon 9, and Connor Christian & Southern Gothic

  Thrash to southern rock back through industrial and some good ole metal.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Jan 20, 2009

• Music Review: Aguson, Mathieu Boogaerts, Gosta Berlings Saga, Magnolia, and Villebrad (European Releases)

  Euro language releases to be aware of.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Jan 20, 2009

• Music Review: Jefferson Airplane - Jefferson Airplane

  Jefferson Airplane: Chapter 10.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jan 20, 2009

• Retro Redux: Rebel Without A Clue

  He was no James Dean, but he had a date with destiny that ended in an unexpected and shocking way.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Jan 20, 2009

• Music Review: Alela Diane - To Be Still

  Haunting stories and folk melodies let Alela Diane sing true.

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Jan 20, 2009

• Marvin Gaye's 1983 Version of "The Star-Spangled Banner" Still Resonates

  Gaye's soulful version of the National Anthem celebrates diversity as well as the American spirit.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Jan 20, 2009

• New Album Releases 01/20/09: Umphrey's McGee, Andrew Bird, Tuatara, Mariah Carey, Thom Yorke, From The Heart Series, & More

  Barack, Ballads, Remixes, and...Centipedes?

  News in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Jan 20, 2009

• Music Review: Modern Skirts - All Of Us In Our Night

  "Just in case you miss me, I'm leaving my bills for you to pay."

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Jan 20, 2009

• Music Review: Umphrey's McGee - Mantis

  Umphrey's McGee makes an album without its legendary spontaneous composing. It's good in spite of that.

  Review in Music — by Pico — on Jan 20, 2009

Sports

• Money, Money, Money, It's A Rich Man's World: European Football Round-Up

  As Kaka ponders over a multi-million pound move to Manchester City, has football finally lost its sense of perspective?

  News in Sports — by Jeff Perkins — on Jan 20, 2009

Tastes

• Restaurant Review: Sinatra at Wynn Encore Resort, Las Vegas

  If you visit during the warmer months, book a table in the patio. It is like you are in Florence all over again.

  Review in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Jan 20, 2009