January 31, 2009 Archive

Politics

• The Tee Tax Revolt

  Pay to play now, or pay even more to play later. The game you save may well be your own.

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Jan 31, 2009

• Don't Blame It on the Orchids

  Don't worry, Mr. President. Put on your jacket and turn down the heat. The orchids will survive.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joanne Huspek — on Jan 31, 2009

• P2P Economics Further Weakens a Depressed Economy

  The P2P business model is primed to further unravel a weakened U.S. economy.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jason J. Campbell — on Jan 31, 2009

• “Change” Has Come to America?

  America needs change. Obama does not represent that change.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kenn Jacobine — on Jan 31, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Autobiography and Gender in Early Modern Literature - Reading Women's Lives 1600-2680 by Sharon Cardamn Seelig

  Asks what did the women mean, how were they feeling, and how do I feel when I read them?

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Jan 31, 2009

• Book Review: The Nag Hammadi Library by James M. Robinson (General Editor)

  Ancient manuscripts provide a Gnostic interpretation of the earliest Christian church.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Jan 31, 2009

• Interview with Jo Ann Hernandez, author of The Throwaway Piece

  "I write a lot about racism and incest. I have this false hope that my books can eradicate these two issues."

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Jan 31, 2009

• Interview: T.H.E. Hill, the Author of Voices Under Berlin: The Tale of a Monterey Mary

  Take a peek inside, and under, Cold War Berlin.

  Interview in Books — by Lou Novacheck — on Jan 31, 2009

• Book Review: Wild Boy: My Life In Duran Duran by Andy Taylor

  Andy Taylor’s honesty makes 'Wild Boy: My Life In Duran Duran' more than just a rock star saga.

  Review in Books — by writnkitten — on Jan 31, 2009

• Interview with Fantasy Author Bruce Skye

  "The story chose me, I did not choose it."

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Jan 31, 2009

• Book Review/Interview: The Book of Chameleons by Jose Eduardo Agualusa

  ...in Angola, a war-weary land where many seek to bury their pasts, he falsifies identities for a price.

  Review in Books — by Georganna Hancock — on Jan 31, 2009

• Conceptual Fiction: The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury

  The Red Planet, in Ray Bradbury’s 'The Martian Chronicles' is very much like Ohio... but with better weather.

  Review in Books — by Ted Gioia — on Jan 31, 2009

Music

• Music DVD Review: The Who - At Kilburn 1977

  Although a bit rusty, the kids were still alright this long lost December 1977 night.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Jan 31, 2009

• Music Review: The Byrds - Sweetheart Of The Rodeo

  The Byrds: Chapter 6.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jan 31, 2009

• Music Review: Joe Grushecky - American Babylon

  Underrated heartland rocker's finest hour.

  Review in Music — by Wesley Mead — on Jan 31, 2009

• The Life And Music Of John Martyn Remembered

  May you never forget John Martyn.

  Opinion in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Jan 31, 2009

• Music Review: 2009 Grammy Nominees CD

  Another amazing cross-section of the music industry.

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Jan 31, 2009

Video

• DVD Review: The Love Boat – Season Two, Volume One

  It needs a drinking game involved to make viewing it tolerable.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Jan 31, 2009

• DVD Review: UFC 88: Breakthrough

  Enter the Octagon with this 2-Disc Special Edition.

  Review in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on Jan 31, 2009

• This Bill Hicks Fan Is Strangely Satisfied

  David Letterman righted a wrong on Friday night's broadcast - 15 years too late.

  Opinion in Video — by Alice Jester — on Jan 31, 2009

• DVD Review: Skins - Volume One

  Reviewing the newest teen show from Britain, which goes where North American teen shows like "Gossip Girl" wouldn't dare.

  Review in Video — by Andy Sayers — on Jan 31, 2009

• DVD Review: The Last Detective – Complete Collection

  Fans can get all four series in one set.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Jan 31, 2009

• Hell's Kitchen Returns!

  A tweak here, a tweak there, and I'm quite happy with it all... or, with it most, anyway.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 31, 2009

Sports

• After These Messages: Catching Up on College Basketball

  Welcome to College Basketball 2009!

  Opinion in Sports — by Aaron Markowitz — on Jan 31, 2009

• The Arizona Cardinals Will Win The Super Bowl

  Kurt Warner is the antithesis to Pittsburgh's zone blitz and will bring Arizona it's first Super Bowl title.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Jan 31, 2009

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): Raised in Captivity by Nicky Silver

  Twins reconnect after their mother's death in this partly funny, partly baffling play.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Jan 31, 2009

• Theater Review (Las Vegas): O by Cirque du Soleil at the Bellagio

  Cirque du Soleil's most elaborate and stirring show explores the concept of infinity and the elegance of water’s pure form.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jan 31, 2009

• Father Anthony J. Ravalli (1812-1884): Montana’s Renaissance Man

  This priest, physician, sculptor, and apothecarist served the residents of western Montana.

  News in Culture — by Brian D'Ambrosio — on Jan 31, 2009

• The Lakeview Panhandler Economic Index

  An informal and unofficial index of economic activity.

  Opinion in Culture — by Joe Kohli — on Jan 31, 2009

Tastes

• Meat Eater’s Paradise: Five Legendary Foods from Upstate New York

  Once you experience a garbage plate, you’ll find it has culinary charm to spare.

  News in Tastes — by Doug DuCap — on Jan 31, 2009