February 14, 2009 Archive

Sci/Tech

• The Internet: Crystal Ball for the Aspiring Writer

  Savvy writers and publishers will ride into the future on the wave of the Internet.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Joanne Huspek — on Feb 14, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Desktop GIS - Mapping The Planet With Open Source Tools by Gary E. Sherman

  Gary E. Sherman's 'Desktop GIS' provides the basic functions of open source GIS tools in brief yet comprehensive manner.

  Review in Books — by Tan The Man — on Feb 14, 2009

• Book Review: Voices Under Berlin by T.H.E. Hill

  Spies listen to Russian phone calls during the Cold War in Berlin!

  Review in Books — by Fitz — on Feb 14, 2009

• Comic Book Review: Shrapnel: Aristeia Rising #1 and 2 by M. Zachary Sherman and Bagus Hutomo

  A new sci-fi mini-series from Radical Publishing features familiar but enjoyable war story tropes.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Feb 14, 2009

• Elevator Riding: Live From the San Francisco Writers' Conference

  Writing a novel is the easy part; it's the elevator ride that will make or break you.

  Opinion in Books — by Joanne Huspek — on Feb 14, 2009

• Book Review: AC/DC – Black Ice (Guitar Tablature Edition) by Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson, Cliff Williams and Phil Rudd

  With AC/DC: Black Ice, you'll be rocking all the way!

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Feb 14, 2009

Video

• DVD Review: Nights in Rodanthe

  Do not waste your time on this overly sappy tale.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Feb 14, 2009

• DVD Review: Friday the 13th Part 2 (Deluxe Edition)

  The Body Count Continues

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Feb 14, 2009

• Thirteen Things Wrong With The New Friday the 13th

  If you were going see it, rent it, or buy it before reading this, you still will.

  Opinion in Video — by Jay Skipworth — on Feb 14, 2009

• Movie Review: The Good, The Bad, The Weird

  Wholly entertaining, wildly fun stuff that packs so many punches it's almost exhausting.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Feb 14, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: High School Musical 3 - Deluxe Extended Edition

  Bearable enough, and a strong high def performer.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Feb 14, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Changeling

  One of my favorite movies of 2008 has become on of my favorite Blu-rays of 2009.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Peck — on Feb 14, 2009

• DVD Review: Choke (2008)

  Banal direction undermines what could have been a memorable film.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Feb 14, 2009

• DVD Review: Greek - Chapter Two

  Fluff with a heart of gold, and enough kegstands for everyone.

  Review in Video — by Friend Mouse — on Feb 14, 2009

• Movie Review: Dance of the Dead

  Prom and zombies collide for one hilarious, jump-out-of-your-seat scary night of teen mayhem.

  Review in Video — by People Paula — on Feb 14, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Friday the 13th - Uncut (1980)

  Chi-chi-chi...ma-ma-ma

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Feb 14, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Cavalera Conspiracy - Inflikted

  The aesthetics of anger.

  Review in Music — by Aaron Fleming — on Feb 14, 2009

• Music Review: Phil Ochs - All The News That's Fit To Sing

  Phil Ochs: Chapter 1.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Feb 14, 2009

• Music Review: The Randy Bandits - Golden Arrow

  A boundlessly full, ridiculously cool record.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Feb 14, 2009

• Music Review: The University of Houston Percussion Ensemble - Not Here, But There

  You won't be able to stay away from this one.

  Review in Music — by Brian Murff — on Feb 14, 2009

• Music Review: Tom Rush - What I Know

  An old master returns with an excellent new album.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Feb 14, 2009

Politics

• Read the Damned Bill Amendment: A (Truly) Modest Proposal for Good Government

  Let's read aloud, shall we?

  Opinion in Politics — by Al Barger — on Feb 14, 2009

• GOPs in Congress Still Making Demands: Do They Know They Lost Election?

  The GOP still thinks it has control of Congress... and they do as long as we foolishly let them think they do.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jet Gardner — on Feb 14, 2009

• BHO: Fearmonger-in-Chief

  Barack Obama is not only fearmongering, he's doing so dishonestly.

  Opinion in Politics — by Clavos — on Feb 14, 2009

• Congress: Stupid, Arrogant and Dangerous

  Congress is like a dog which has turned on its master and needs to be put down in the interest of public safety.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Feb 14, 2009

• Writer Gary Moore Reloads Abraham Lincoln

  An interview with playwright and novelist Gary Moore about his upcoming play and website about a new way to view Abraham Lincoln

  Interview in Politics — by Ann Hagman Cardinal — on Feb 14, 2009

Sports

• New Homes Could Be on Horizon for NFL WRs

  Some have reputations, some have talent, some have potential, and they can't all land in Oakland.

  Opinion in Sports — by Jay Skipworth — on Feb 14, 2009

Tastes

• Sparklers for V-Day - or Any Day

  Serve as a romantic aperitif or pair with caramelized scallops, tuna tartar, poached salmon, or luncheon salads.

  Review in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Feb 14, 2009

Culture

• Kelly Abdo and How Not to Sleep with a Student

  At the very least, don't do it in the car.

  Opinion in Culture — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Feb 14, 2009

• Globalizing Americana: Part 5

  This series of articles will analyze how American culture is transmitted through the process of globalization.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jason J. Campbell — on Feb 14, 2009

• Satire: Message From a Parallel Universe

  Perhaps in your world an event as enormously significant has occurred and you will understand our excitement.

  Satire in Culture — by Robert Magill — on Feb 14, 2009

• Artist Cris McDonald: Race as an Artistic Non-Issue

  She cares enough to disregard it, taking only what is beneath the skin, capturing it in oil on canvas.

  Opinion in Culture — by Ginae B. McDonald — on Feb 14, 2009

• Religious Bigots Just Don't Get It

  In an attempt to counter atheist bus ads, British Christians have raised money for their own ads. Meanwhile, U.S Christians claim persecution.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jeremy Salow — on Feb 14, 2009

• Globalizing Americana: Part 4

  This series of articles will analyze how American culture is transmitted through the process of globalization.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jason J. Campbell — on Feb 14, 2009