March 13, 2009 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Personal Finance for Dummies by Eric Tyson, MBA

  Planning a successful future depends on wisely saving, investing and protecting your assets now.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Mar 13, 2009

• Graphic Audio Review: The Green Lantern: Hero's Quest By Dennis O'Neil, Based On The Series From DC Comics

  For a "Movie In Your Mind" check out The Green Lantern: Hero's Quest.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Mar 13, 2009

• Book Review: Dangerous Laughter: Thirteen Stories by Steven Millhauser

  Millhauser's work presents a view of life and the human experience that most others don't see or for which they lack the imagination.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Mar 13, 2009

Politics

• No “Change” in Education Policy Either

  For kid's sake, abolish the NCLB and the Department of Education.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kenn Jacobine — on Mar 13, 2009

• Senator Feingold Has Constitutional Opportunity

  Congress must obey the supreme law of the land

  Opinion in Politics — by Joel S. Hirschhorn — on Mar 13, 2009

• GOP Chairman Steele Honest About Abortion: And Gets Tongue Lashing

  Is the GOP doomed to be a regional party or can Michael Steele develop a new and viable national agenda?

  Opinion in Politics — by Georges Clark — on Mar 13, 2009

Video

• Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen - Two Shows Disappearing and One More About Dying

  There comes a time when we all must say goodbye.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Mar 13, 2009

• General Hospital: Maurice Benard Appears on The View

  General Hospital's multi-Emmy winner, Maurice Benard, praised his current storyline on The View, but will this story ruin Sonny Corinthos?

  Opinion in Video — by Spin's Vixenella — on Mar 13, 2009

• Movie Review: Watchmen

  Watching the movie is like reading the book and vice versa.

  Review in Video — by Todd Ford — on Mar 13, 2009

• Friday The 13th Maintains Its Appeal 30 Years Later

  This original trio of films, while not perfect, was certainly the better of all the eight trillion sequels.

  Opinion in Video — by John Reed — on Mar 13, 2009

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of March 15

  Fore! No... wait... Five!

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Mar 13, 2009

• DVD Review: Wonder Woman (2009)

  Wonder Woman finally gives the Amazon Princess the origin she deserves

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Mar 13, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Steve Haines Quintet - Stickadiboom

  Be-bop is back. Or did it ever leave?

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Mar 13, 2009

• Music Review: Beat Strings - Fang in Rain

  A harmonious throwdown of epic proportions.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Mar 13, 2009

• The Friday Morning Listen: Rudresh Mahanthappa's Indo-Pak Coalition - Apti

  There's nothing new out there? Think again.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Mar 13, 2009

• Music Review: The Moody Blues - Octave

  The Moody Blues: Chapter 9.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Mar 13, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Technology Review: OWC Mercury On-The-Go 320GB 7200RPM External Hard Drive

  After some initial hiccups, this drive proved its mettle.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Mark Buckingham — on Mar 13, 2009

• GrandCentral...Ahem, Google Voice is Still Way Cool

  Google's Grand Central has risen.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by ImKerry — on Mar 13, 2009

• Preventing Dry Skin

  Dry skin is one of the most frustrating common problems in winter but affects many people year-round. Understanding what irritates the skin can help alleviate the problem.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Bruce Kaler M.D. — on Mar 13, 2009

Sports

• Pacific NW Sports Report: Out Of The Sonic Void

  Things are looking up this spring for Seattle sports fans.

  Opinion in Sports — by Russ Evenhuis — on Mar 13, 2009

Culture

• Interview with Camilo Guerrero González, Fundación Pies Descalzos (Barefoot Foundation)

  For many children, the meal they receive at school is the only they have during the day.

  Interview in Culture — by William Lambers — on Mar 13, 2009

• Theater Review (San Diego): The Threepenny Opera at the San Diego Rep

  Mack the Knife stalks San Diego again after 30 years.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Mar 13, 2009