March 1, 2009 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Cruise Confidential - A Hit Below the Waterline by Brian David Bruns

  This rollicking memoir reveals a world of blatant favoritism, unending workdays, pitifully little sleep -- and ravenous passengers.

  Review in Books — by Edward B. Colby — on Mar 01, 2009

• Book Review: Sting Like a Bee - The Muhammad Ali Story by Jose Torres

  Nearly 40 years after first being published, Sting Like a Bee remains a clear contender for the title of classic.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Mar 01, 2009

• Interview with Shaila Abdullah, Author of Saffron Dreams

  "I have attempted to capture how ordinary Muslims were affected by the tragedy of 2001."

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Mar 01, 2009

• Book Review: Snobbles the Great: A Snooze Patch Story by Erika Gragg and Jason Dobkin

  An uneven art project and a story that could have been better arranged.

  Review in Books — by Fitz — on Mar 01, 2009

• Book Review: A Writer's Paris by Eric Maisel

  What if you could save up the money, take six months off, and live as a writer?

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Mar 01, 2009

• Book Review: Watchmen - The Art of the Film by Peter Aperlo

  The art of the Watchmen film, suitable for your coffee table!

  Review in Books — by Fitz — on Mar 01, 2009

• Book Review: Photographic Multishot Techniques - High Dynamic Range, Super-Resolution, Extended Depth Of Field, Stitching By Juergen Gulbins And Rainer Gulbins

  If you want to learn the latest and more advanced techniques, this is the book for you.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Mar 01, 2009

• Book Review: Punk Science - Inside the Mind of God by Manjir Samanta-Laughton

  A new theory of consciousness and being could establish a meaningful "Theory of Everything."

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Mar 01, 2009

• Book Review: Made to Stick - Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip Heath and Dan Heath

  Discover the secrets of marketing spin. Learn how to present information, stories and even products in an unforgettable way.

  Review in Books — by Jorge Olson — on Mar 01, 2009

Video

• DVD Review: Dead Like Me - Life After Death

  Dead Like Me: Life After Death picks up where the series left off.

  Review in Video — by Alyse Wax — on Mar 01, 2009

• DVD Review: Lincoln and Lee at Antietam: The Cost of Freedom

  A wonderful historical documentary that is both rich in content and information, as well as being really well done.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Cozart — on Mar 01, 2009

• 24's Two-Hour Special Airs Monday Night, March 2

  An anticipated showdown between girl geeks Janis and Chloe with a flash of claws and maybe a little hissing.

  Opinion in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on Mar 01, 2009

• TV Review: CSI: NY - "No Good Deed"

  An eye for a eye. Stella is not amused.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Mar 01, 2009

Sci/Tech

• We Launch The “Send Me A Kindle 2” Campaign

  Having succeeded with Jameson Irish whiskey, I turn my sights on obtaining a Kindle 2 as my giftiness improves.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Mark Schannon — on Mar 01, 2009

• Today's Menu: Boning Up on Eating Disorders du Jour

  Drinkorexia, Orthorexia, and Diabulimia, oh my! It's the new rage in self-mutilation, and the media is eating it up, feeding fuel to the fire.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by ASiCat — on Mar 01, 2009

• Me and My Kindle, Part III – The Kindle 2

  The moment I opened the my new Kindle 2, I could hear the strains of Romeo and Juliet!

  Review in Sci/Tech — by SJ Reidhead — on Mar 01, 2009

• FTC Site Teaches Public How to Avoid Bad Deals

  National Consumer Awareness Week is the first week of March. In honor of it, the FTC has set up a site to teach how to be a smart consumer!

  News in Sci/Tech — by Ed Dickson — on Mar 01, 2009

Politics

• Satire: Political Morality - When Simple Just Won't Do

  Compromise and conciliation are the rule in the search for a solution to the medical worker/religious issue issue. Obama Nation!

  Satire in Politics — by Mark Schannon — on Mar 01, 2009

• Economic Stimulus: Real Solutions

  More stimulus for less taxpayer money. It's not that hard to figure out.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Mar 01, 2009

• Islam and the Clash of Civilizations

  Islam, born to conquer the world for instituting global Islamic governance, has achieved stunning success and is poised to finish off the job.

  Opinion in Politics — by M. A. Khan — on Mar 01, 2009

• Coming Soon to a Neighborhood Near You: Mexico’s War on Drugs

  The U.S. must end the War on Drugs before it is too late.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kenn Jacobine — on Mar 01, 2009

Culture

• The Challenge: Drink Only Water and Save Lives

  As little as $10 can provide one person with a lifetime supply of clean water.

  News in Culture — by Maddy Pumilia — on Mar 01, 2009

• Theater Review (LA): Divorce! The Musical by Erin Kamler at the Hudson Theatre

  Rick and Penny are getting a divorce in this funny new musical with terrific lead performances.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Mar 01, 2009

• Theater Review (Queens, NY): Arsenic and Old Lace

  Crisp direction and high-spirited performances highlight the latest revival of the comedy classic.

  Review in Culture — by Hannah Marie Ellison — on Mar 01, 2009

• The Brain Glut

  It is time to get education in shape.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jonathan Scanlan — on Mar 01, 2009

• A Change of Seasons, A Change of Heart

  The doormats weren’t just dirty and salty. They were heavy with the ends of long, dark winter days.

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Mar 01, 2009

• Theater Review (NYC): This Beautiful City

  The Civilians' new play with music is spirited and thought-provoking, with interesting characters, but suffers from a lack of plot.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Mar 01, 2009

• Interview: Jakob Mikkelsen of the UN World Food Programme in Ethiopia

  Supporting school feeding programs helps children get an education in a healthy and child-friendly school environment.

  Interview in Culture — by William Lambers — on Mar 01, 2009

Music

• Interview: Darius Rucker (of Hootie & the Blowfish) - Singer and Songwriter

  The evolution of Rucker's career yields solid proof that music is an art form that has the power to transcend cultural lines.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Mar 01, 2009

• Music Review: The Moody Blues - Go Now - The Moody Blues #1

  The Moody Blues: Chapter 1.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Mar 01, 2009

• Concert Review: Jones Street Station at the 9:30 Club, Washington DC, 2/26/09

  It is folk, sort of, and country, a little bit, and rock, too.

  Review in Music — by Claire Marie Blaustein — on Mar 01, 2009

• Music Review: Waterdeep - Pink & Blue

  Pink & Blue is one of those small records that normally gets rolled over by other less earnest work.

  Review in Music — by Luke Johnson — on Mar 01, 2009

• Music Review: The Harpsliders - Don't Buy Brand New Guitars

  Can the French play the blues? You bet.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Mar 01, 2009

• Music Review: Graham Nash - Reflections (Boxed Set)

  You always knew Nash wrote a fair amount of great songs -- but who knew there were this many of them?

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Mar 01, 2009

Sports

• Steelers Have Decisions To Make With Free Agents

  With Max Starks franchised, Nate Washington and Bryant McFadden are at the top of their list.

  News in Sports — by Maddy Pumilia — on Mar 01, 2009