February 5, 2009 Archive

Politics

• Coffee for Opium and NATO’s International Security Assistance Force

  The ISAF should offer Afghan farmers incentives to shift from opium to coffee production.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jason J. Campbell — on Feb 05, 2009

• State Sovereignty Movement Quietly Growing

  Faced with runaway deficit spending and a potentially abusive federal government, states are finally trying to assert their rights.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Feb 05, 2009

• The Truth about Executive Compensation

  America is losing the very thing that makes it great. Opportunity.

  Opinion in Politics — by The Obnoxious American — on Feb 05, 2009

• Federal Bailout, Tax Breaks, and the End of Golden Parachutes

  President Obama proposes a cap on executive salaries

  Opinion in Politics — by Jason J. Campbell — on Feb 05, 2009

• A Pleasantly Dull Election in Iraq

  You may have missed it while watching your dwindling bank account, but the Iraqis had a pretty significant election this week.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Feb 05, 2009

Video

• Movie Review: Henry Poole Is Here

  Abandon all hope of subtlety, ye who enter here.

  Review in Video — by A.J. Hakari — on Feb 05, 2009

• DVD Review: Moonlight - The Complete Series

  Moonlight - The Complete Series brings the former People's Choice Award winner to DVD.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Feb 05, 2009

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Coraline, He's Just Not That Into You, Pink Panther 2, Push, Fanboys

  Plenty to choose from this weekend.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 05, 2009

• DVD Review: Hobson’s Choice

  An underrated little comedy from David Lean, master of the big screen epic.

  Review in Video — by Dan Schneider — on Feb 05, 2009

• DVD Review: The All New Super Friends Hour - Season 1, Vol. 2

  The All New Super Friends Hour Season 1, Vol. 2 brings more adventures of the long-running series to DVD.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Feb 05, 2009

• DVD Review: Shaun the Sheep - Back in the Ba-a-ath

  Short episodes, perfectly executed, make for a grand time.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Feb 05, 2009

• Movie Review: Vicky Cristina Barcelona

  Allen's first Spanish film is an entertaining mediation on love.

  Review in Video — by Mark Kalriess — on Feb 05, 2009

• DVD Review: Hulk Vs (Two-Disc Special Edition)

  Watch the mayhem unfold.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Feb 05, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Amusement (2009)

  At times it almost seems like there was an attempt to channel the spirit of the classic anthology horror film genre.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Feb 05, 2009

• DVD Review: Pulse 3

  A sequel that no one asked for and that's actually halfway decent.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 05, 2009

• DVD Review: Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (I Love the '80s Edition)

  Lt. Frank Drebin still has what it takes to make us laugh 20 years later.

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Feb 05, 2009

• Movie Review: Beau Travail

  The director's finest film, and one of the great films of the decade.

  Review in Video — by Sam C. Mac — on Feb 05, 2009

• Movie Review: Taken

  It’s effective, efficient and mostly forgettable, but with Neeson’s seething rage at the center, it’s more than just another round of superficial cinematic sadism.

  Review in Video — by Rob Rector — on Feb 05, 2009

• DVD Review : Blindness

  The 2009 critically panned filmed is given a thorough once-over.

  Review in Video — by Joshua Wiebe — on Feb 05, 2009

• DVD Review: Night Court - The Complete Second Season

  Warner Brothers has just released the complete second season of Night Court on DVD.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Feb 05, 2009

• TV Review: Chuck - "Chuck Versus The Third Dimension"

  The NBC spy spoof returns in a major way.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Feb 05, 2009

• DVD Review: Tom and Jerry Tales, Volume 6

  Cat and mouse tour the world with 15 more cartoons full of mayhem.

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Feb 05, 2009

• Movie Review: Hotel For Dogs

  Thor Freudenthal's children's film succeeds at doing exactly what it wants to do: entertain, for just over an hour, both kids and their dog-loving parents.

  Review in Video — by Sam C. Mac — on Feb 05, 2009

Books

• Book Review: The Iron Lance by Stephen R. Lawhead

  A crusader's tale of adventure and mysticism.

  Review in Books — by CB — on Feb 05, 2009

• Book Review: A Trio of Knitting Books

  Socks, scarves, and an underrated stitch.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Feb 05, 2009

• Conceptual Fiction: Crash by J.G. Ballard

  You may find yourself aroused by J.G. Ballard's Crash. If so, you should keep off the roads until you get better.

  Review in Books — by Ted Gioia — on Feb 05, 2009

• Book Review: Touched By Magic: The Tommy Bolin Story by Greg Prato

  At last the real story of this guitar legend is expertly told by those that were closest to him.

  Review in Books — by Jeff Perkins — on Feb 05, 2009

• Book Review: The Dream Manager by Matthew Kelly

  The Dream Manager follows a simple theory that we can reach our own dreams if we help other people reach theirs.

  Review in Books — by Nazia Mallick — on Feb 05, 2009

• Book Review: Knitting On Top of the World by Nicky Epstein

  Over 50 beautiful patterns inspired by knitting around the world.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Feb 05, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Justice – A Cross the Universe (CD/DVD)

  For those whose rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle can only be lived vicariously.

  Review in Music — by Cinema Sentries — on Feb 05, 2009

• Music Review: Tex La Homa -Little Flashes Of Sunlight On A Cold Dark Sea

  The answer lies within the album's title.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Feb 05, 2009

• Music DVD Review: Brian Wilson - That Lucky Old Sun

  That Lucky Old Sun DVD is a wonderful companion to his acclaimed CD release of the same name.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Feb 05, 2009

• Retro Redux: Respecting The Art Of Yodeling

  Admittedly an acquired taste, but it does have its fans.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Feb 05, 2009

• Music Review: Late of the Pier - Fantasy Black Channel

  Nottingham art-poppers debut with an engaging mix of pop and ugly music sensitivities.

  Review in Music — by Bill Sherman — on Feb 05, 2009

• Music Review: Trentalange - Awakening, Level One

  Vulnerable and dangerous, Trentalange has your number.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Feb 05, 2009

• Music Review: Asobi Seksu - Hush

  This second album is tight, fun, and worthy of the shoegaze mantle.

  Review in Music — by Sam C. Mac — on Feb 05, 2009

• Music Review: Underworld: Rise Of The Lycans Soundtrack

  This soundtrack manages to (pardon the pun) rise above the others in its field.

  Review in Music — by Luigi Bastardo — on Feb 05, 2009

• Music Review: Ruthie Foster - The Truth According To Ruthie Foster

  This Texan soul singer is still phenomenal.

  Review in Music — by Stuart A Hamilton — on Feb 05, 2009

• Music Review: The Whip - X Marks Destination

  A good pop album is hard to find, but this one accomplishes that feat.

  Review in Music — by Luke Johnson — on Feb 05, 2009

• Music Review: Wishbone Ash - Argus Through The Looking Glass

  Does less equal more, or the other way round? Founder member Martin Turner re-records a classic.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Feb 05, 2009

• Music Review: Frank Macchia - Saxolollapalooza

  Frank Macchia's new sax-and-drums outfit is flat-out fun.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Feb 05, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Facebook's "25 Things" Epidemic Scars Time Writer For Life

  Most people using them are not very creative and have a tendency to be self-serving, banal, and pretentious. Which is the point.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Feb 05, 2009

• The Golden Rule Should be Revised

  Even as small children we are taught to be nice. Yet, how often do we apply the rule to ourselves?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Maureen Jeanson — on Feb 05, 2009

• Increase in Scams Attributed to Economy

  All the experts are pointing to the fact that the economy is fueling an increase in all types of scams.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Ed Dickson — on Feb 05, 2009

Sports

• Recruiting Wars: National Signing Day Winners and Losers

  The top programs add quality depth while other schools chase for special pieces to their puzzle.

  Opinion in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Feb 05, 2009

• Free Charles Barkley!

  And get the man them socks!

  Opinion in Sports — by Brad Laidman — on Feb 05, 2009

• Why Barry Bonds Must Be Banned For Life

  In light of the evidence now public from the government's case, Barry Bonds must be banned from baseball for life.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Feb 05, 2009

Culture

• Theater Review (LA): Stormy Weather by Sharleen Cooper Cohen at the Pasadena Plahouse

  Lena Horne's stormy life is dramatized in a new play with music.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Feb 05, 2009

• The Amazing Baby-Making Machine

  Some thoughts on the baby making machine who spit out octuplets.

  Opinion in Culture — by Joanne Huspek — on Feb 05, 2009

• Misconstruing Online Dialogue

  Drama can occur on instant messaging and comments, often because of the lack of vocal tone in the written word.

  Opinion in Culture — by Astridestella — on Feb 05, 2009