February 18, 2009 Archive

Politics

• Transparency in the War on Terror

  Is there room for total disclosure when the stakes are this high?

  Opinion in Politics — by ASiCat — on Feb 18, 2009

• Some Ideas for Improving the Integrity of the Wealthy -- and the Financial Moguls in Particular

  Everyone should be equal before the law...including the rich!

  Opinion in Politics — by Glenn Contrarian — on Feb 18, 2009

• "Listening Softer" in Philadelphia -- Grassroots Government In Action

  Stop. Look. Listen Softer. They're trying it in Philadelphia. Now try it in Congress!

  Opinion in Politics — by Hank Wasiak — on Feb 18, 2009

• Extremists Undermine State Sovereignty Movement

  They may be well meaning, but when Alex Jones and Jerome Corsi stump for an issue they just discredit it by association.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Feb 18, 2009

Music

• Interview: Deborah Cox - Singer and Songwriter

  With nine #1 singles to her credit, Deborah Cox has firmly established herself as a key pioneer in contemporary dance music.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Feb 18, 2009

• Music Review: Quite Nyce and Radar Ellis - Champs Vs. The League

  Leaders of a dying breed…

  Review in Music — by Bunneh3000 — on Feb 18, 2009

• Music Review: James King - Gardens in the Sky: The Bluegrass Gospel of James King

  Known for heart-wrenching traditional bluegrass tunes, James King carries his powerful longing throughout this collection of gospel classics.

  Review in Music — by Jennifer Bogart — on Feb 18, 2009

• In Praise of K-Tel Albums

  Cheesy cover art. Corny album titles. Weird song edits. Yet K-Tel albums helped form my current music tastes.

  Opinion in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Feb 18, 2009

• Music Review: Phil Ochs - Tape From California

  Phil Ochs: Chapter 5.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Feb 18, 2009

• Retro Redux: Tommy Cash - Singin' In The Shadow

  His famous brother wasn't the only talented member of the family.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Feb 18, 2009

• Music Review: Adaskin String Trio & Sally Pinkas, Piano - Gabriel Faure, Quartets For Piano And Strings

  A superbly produced and recorded album that captures some of Gabriel Faure's best loved work.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Feb 18, 2009

Video

• Where Have You Gone, George Lucas?

  The George Lucas of then did things much differently than the George Lucas of now.

  Opinion in Video — by Travis Johnson — on Feb 18, 2009

• Movie Review: Bolt

  A funny, smartly written, well animated, and above all fun slice of family entertainment.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Feb 18, 2009

• DVD Review: Friday the 13th Part 3 3-D (Deluxe Edition)

  A new dimension in terror.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Feb 18, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: French Connection II

  Someday we’ll find it, The French Connection, the pushers, the dealers, and me.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Feb 18, 2009

• TV Review: Chuck - "Chuck Versus the Suburbs"

  Fulcrum returns in a big way. Chuck really has to save the day.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Feb 18, 2009

• Movie Review: Coraline

  An enchanting 3D film that still pops in 2D.

  Review in Video — by Arlo J. Wiley — on Feb 18, 2009

• TV Recap: 24 Day Seven, Hour Nine - When Worlds Collide

  Jack and Renee suddenly bust into the apartment, scaring the crap of out the two women and the viewing audience.

  Review in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on Feb 18, 2009

• Last Restaurant Standing Stands Tall

  The show has returned for its second season and is still in fine form.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Feb 18, 2009

• Movie Review: Push (2009)

  Better than expected, not as good as I hoped.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 18, 2009

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

  More dead teens; less groovy fx.

  Review in Video — by Bill Sherman — on Feb 18, 2009

• DVD Review: Chocolate (2008)

  The action set pieces just aren’t up to the standards of Pinkaew’s previous work.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Feb 18, 2009

• 2009 Oscar Picks and Analysis

  The new format might win more viewers though it looks like the film with the highest amount of nominations might not win in major categories.

  Opinion in Video — by Tall Writer — on Feb 18, 2009

• DVD Review: The American Future – A History

  Get an idea of where America might be headed or find out where its come from.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Feb 18, 2009

Gaming

• Big Boi and Hip Hop Heads Highlight Launch of Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned

  Konsole Kingz have quickly become leaders in the urban video gaming landscape.

  News in Gaming — by Clayton Perry — on Feb 18, 2009

Books

• Books Review: Carthage by Ross Leckie and The Siege by Ismail Kadare

  Two gripping, "literary" treatments of war come to the same conclusion about its place in the human condition.

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Feb 18, 2009

• Interview with Life Coach Sheri Kaye Hoff, Author of Keys to Living Joyfully

  "Being intentional about every aspect of your life is important. It does take some diligence, yet the reward is amazing."

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Feb 18, 2009

• Book Review: The Secret Lives Of Men - What Men Want You To Know About Love, Sex, and Relationships by Christopher Blazina, Ph.D.

  Discover what makes guys tick. Learn how to understand, communicate, and have better relationships with the men in your life.

  Review in Books — by Debbie Friend — on Feb 18, 2009

• Book Review: Family of Secrets - The Bush Dynasty, the Powerful Forces That Put It in the White House, and What Their Influence Means for America by Russ Baker

  A sharp and incredibly detailed narrative of immense historical importance.

  Review in Books — by Jordan Richardson — on Feb 18, 2009

• Book Review: Comfortably Numb - The Inside Story of Pink Floyd by Mark Blake

  It’s a hit! ‘Nuff said!

  Review in Books — by Lou Novacheck — on Feb 18, 2009

• Book Review: Holding Fast - The Untold Story of the Mount Hood Tragedy by Karen James

  A riveting and tragic true story that leaves an aftertaste of hope.

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Feb 18, 2009

• Book Review: Little Brother by Cory Doctorow

  Little Brother could serve as a loose manual for insurrection, a sort of high-tech anarchist cookbook.

  Review in Books — by Phillip Winn — on Feb 18, 2009

Sports

• Missing Pieces: What the Other AFC Playoff Teams Need to Move Up

  These teams made the playoffs, but still lack pieces to get to the next level.

  Opinion in Sports — by Jay Skipworth — on Feb 18, 2009

• Bill Snyder Returns To Rebuild Kansas State Again

  After a three year absence, K-State tries to find magic again with the winningest coach in school history.

  Opinion in Sports — by Jay Skipworth — on Feb 18, 2009

• Integrity In Baseball? What Integrity?

  In the long history of baseball cheating, A-Rod is at the end of the line.

  Opinion in Sports — by Aaron Whitehead — on Feb 18, 2009

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): Soul Samurai by Qui Nguyen

  This blast of urban adrenaline has a youthful, athletic cast with more energy than a solar flare, and talent to match.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Feb 18, 2009

• South India Backwaters

  Walking without exchanging a word, accepting direction without hesitation, I am now in his world and my instincts allow me to continue.

  Opinion in Culture — by Peter Sabbagh — on Feb 18, 2009

• Globalizing Americana: Part 7 -- A Culture In Storage

  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 18, 2009