January 28, 2009 Archive

Sports

• Kurt Warner Better Than Peyton Manning? Really?

  He may be a better postseason quarterback, but not when looking deep into the numbers.

  Opinion in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jan 28, 2009

• Chargers Should Learn From Past Errors, Embrace LT

  All too many player personnel and PR blunders by the San Diego Chargers, will LT be the next chapter in this ongoing saga?

  Opinion in Sports — by Brian Blank — on Jan 28, 2009

Video

• The Structure of 24 and Character Relationships

  A brief case study of 24's drama-infused relationships, using one of CTU's most memorable married couples.

  Opinion in Video — by Kelsey Norwood — on Jan 28, 2009

• DVD Review: Chris Rock - Kill the Messenger (3-Disc Collector's Edition)

  Chris Rock shows why he is in the top tier of stand-up comedians.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jan 28, 2009

• DVD Review: City of Ember

  Great potential for a modern myth, but doesn’t hang around long enough to let you appreciate it

  Review in Video — by Travis Johnson — on Jan 28, 2009

• Movie Review: Hotel for Dogs

  Enjoyable little fluff of a film.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 28, 2009

• Scrubs and the Great Potty Joke

  Did Scrubs hack into my e-mail?

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 28, 2009

• TV Recap: 24 Day Seven, Hour 6 - Bill and Chloe’s Excellent Adventure on Wheels

  Jack explains that to the Matobos that he and Tony are actually the cavalry, sent to save the day.

  Review in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on Jan 28, 2009

• Movie Review: Paul Blart - Mall Cop

  Here is a sweet-natured comedy that is fun for the family and funny too!

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 28, 2009

Books

• Jane Eyre: An Old Classic Novel for a New Generation of Readers

  What is old -- over 100 years old -- is new again in Charlotte Bronte's beloved classic novel.

  Opinion in Books — by Marcia Wilwerding — on Jan 28, 2009

• Book Review: Chosen by Ted Dekker

  A fun quest fantasy adventure story for ages 12 and up.

  Review in Books — by Lacy Boggs — on Jan 28, 2009

• Book Review: First Daughter by Eric van Lustbader

  An intriguing mystery that keeps the reader guessing until the end.

  Review in Books — by Megalith — on Jan 28, 2009

• Book Review: Eve – A Novel of the First Woman by Elissa Elliot

  Prefer your biblical fiction grounded in the simple evidence of scripture? You'll want to pass on Eve.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Jan 28, 2009

• Book Review: The Journey Home by Gary A. Long

  A man and his family return to restore a farm he inherits from a wise, nature-loving old man who befriended him 25 years ago.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Jan 28, 2009

• Interview with Sylvia Kelso, Feminist Speculative Fiction Novelist: One Year Later

  "The themes of my stories are usually quite different…though I have to take care, as books proliferate, that I don’t get repeating situations or characters."

  Interview in Books — by Carole McDonnell — on Jan 28, 2009

Politics

• Iranian Nuclear Threat More Real Than Ever

  Oops. Turns out Bush was right about Iranian nukes. Now what are we going to do?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jan 28, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Leona Lewis - Spirit: The Deluxe Edition

  Leona Lewis is going to take over the world. Are you ready?

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Jan 28, 2009

• Music Review: Eliane Elias - Bossa Nova Stories

  The multi-talented queen of Brazilian jazz celebrates the music of her homeland and invites us to the party.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Jan 28, 2009

• Music Review: Martin Orford - The Old Road

  Surely we can't let this excellent album become prog maestro Martin Orford's farewell.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Jan 28, 2009

• Music Review: Bruce Springsteen - Working On A Dream (Vinyl Edition)

  The new Springsteen album is released on 180 gram vinyl. Perfect!

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jan 28, 2009

Culture

• Theater Review (LA): Missionary Position by Steven Fales at the Celebration Theatre

  An angry Mormon speaks about his mission in this sequel to "Confessions of a Mormon Boy."

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jan 28, 2009

• Theater Review (LA): The Light in the Piazza by Adam Guittel and Craig Lucas at the Covina Center for the Performing Arts

  Seasoned Broadway talent makes this production of a difficult musical a total triumph.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jan 28, 2009

• New York City Subways Go Down the Tubes

  As countless reporters and city officials call the New York MTA plans for cutbacks "draconian," there are still no decisions.

  Opinion in Culture — by Melissa Bastian — on Jan 28, 2009

• The Psychology of Debt Collection: Avoid the Manipulation

  Consumers facing financial difficulties are likely to be victimized by aggressive bill collectors, but you don’t have to put scarce financial resources towards non-essential debts.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jginsberg — on Jan 28, 2009

• Pro bono Test Prep Teachers Needed

  There is a lot at stake in studying for standardized tests. Assistance is needed for those who would do well, but can’t afford it.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jason J. Campbell — on Jan 28, 2009

Tastes

• Tasting Bordeaux

  I remember wondering when I would be sophisticated and accomplished enough to predict how a young Bordeaux would taste in ten or twenty years time.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Jan 28, 2009

• Wine Review: Geyser Peak Block Collection

  Imagine a dozen sous chefs efficiently chopping and preparing nine dishes and complex sauces before your eyes.

  Review in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Jan 28, 2009