February 15, 2009 Archive

Books

• Book Review: 1864 - Lincoln at the Gates of History by Charles Bracen Flood

  1864 is a detailed, gripping account of Lincoln's final year as president.

  Review in Books — by Clarence Yu — on Feb 15, 2009

• Book Review: Every Book Its Reader by Nicholas A. Basbanes

  An ode to all that is great and wonderful about the printed word.

  Review in Books — by Chris Bancells — on Feb 15, 2009

• Book Review: The Book of Dead Philosophers by Simon Critchley

  An enjoyable read and reference book.

  Review in Books — by El Bicho — on Feb 15, 2009

• Book Review: Ronnie by Ronnie Wood

  This rock n' roll autobiography deserves more treatment, but is enough to placate.

  Review in Books — by Clarence Yu — on Feb 15, 2009

Sports

• Steelers Kicker Jeff Reed Needs His Towels

  Jeff Reed was cited for "disorderly conduct and criminal mischief" for towel tantrum.

  Opinion in Sports — by Maddy Pumilia — on Feb 15, 2009

• Lane Kiffin’s Misadventures in Coaching Continue

  Lane Kiffin’s track record as a head coach is anything but stellar so far.

  Opinion in Sports — by Jay Skipworth — on Feb 15, 2009

Gaming

• A Conversation with Keith Elwin, the Greatest Pinball Player on Earth

  An interview with Keith Elwin, the greatest pinball player on earth.

  Interview in Gaming — by Pinsanon — on Feb 15, 2009

• Playstation 3 Impressions: Killzone 2 Demo

  Killzone 2 promises to be the PS3's killer app of 2009. Will it deliver in this early pre-order demo?

  Opinion in Gaming — by Nathaniel Edwards — on Feb 15, 2009

Politics

• Satire: The Party is Just Beginning!

  Let the bipartisan good times roll! We voted for it, we deserve it and we need it! NOW!

  Satire in Politics — by Dan Miller — on Feb 15, 2009

• Are We Really All Socialists Now?

  It's time to fight lies with truth and say we will not accept more of the Bush mistakes cloaked in Obama's rhetoric.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Feb 15, 2009

• The New World Order, Part II

  Welcome to Star Trek, the next generation. It's sooner than you think.

  Opinion in Politics — by Roger Nowosielski — on Feb 15, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Phil Ochs - I Ain't Marching Anymore

  Phil Ochs: Chapter 2.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Feb 15, 2009

• The Annual UMiss Blues Symposium Approaches

  The rootsiest of blues.

  News in Music — by Lou Novacheck — on Feb 15, 2009

• Music CD/DVD Review: Black Widow -Demons Of The Night Gather To See Black Widow Live

  Did Black Widow unleash a run of bad luck with this highly controversial performance?

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Feb 15, 2009

• Music Review: The Jacksons - Destiny

  A still-fresh classic of danceable '70s R&B from Michael and his brothers.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Feb 15, 2009

Video

• DVD Review: Friday the 13th - Uncut (Deluxe Edition) (1980)

  A new "deluxe edition" of the classic teen slasher restores ten seconds of who-knows-what to the flick.

  Review in Video — by Bill Sherman — on Feb 15, 2009

• Movie Review: Frost/Nixon A Shrewd Mix of Comedy and Politics

  A wickedly funny take on the Nixon interviews. Refreshing.

  Review in Video — by Clarence Yu — on Feb 15, 2009

• TV Review: Degrassi's "Lost in Love" Stole My Heart

  Degrassi started up new episodes with a special one-hour Valentine's Day special.

  Review in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Feb 15, 2009

• Faith, God, and Religion on House, MD

  The next episode of House, "Unfaithful," tackles a frequently revisited theme: faith.

  Opinion in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Feb 15, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: Adobe Master Collection – Soundbooth CS4 from Adobe Systems

  I think that Soundbooth CS4 really hit the mark at addressing the needs of its intended audience.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Feb 15, 2009

• All You Need is Love

  Modern science has proven the health benefits to the love of a stable long-term relationship.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Bruce Kaler M.D. — on Feb 15, 2009