April 23, 2009 Archive

Politics

• We Do Not Forget - We Do Not Forgive: These are Luxuries No Jew Has

  We cannot forget - we cannot forgive; we Jews must kill our enemies today that we may live tomorow.

  Opinion in Politics — by Ruvy — on Apr 23, 2009

• Not Another Obama Rant

  For this article, I've decided to not discuss the disagreements I have with the Obama administration - this article isn't about that.

  Opinion in Politics — by The Obnoxious American — on Apr 23, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: Human Japanese 2.0 for the iPhone

  The iPhone As An Ideal Japanese Learning Tool.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by bravelittlememe — on Apr 23, 2009

• Taking It To the Next Level: An Elite Athlete Discovers Vibration Training

  Whole body vibration: the X-factor in bodybuilding.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Di Heap — on Apr 23, 2009

Video

• DVD Review: The Wrestler

  “The Ram’s” story cuts as deep as those of actual beaten-down athletes because it feels almost too real.

  Review in Video — by Kevin Gustafson — on Apr 23, 2009

• DVD Review: Into the Blue 2 - The Reef

  An unnecessary sequel not worth watching.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 23, 2009

• An Open Letter to ABC on Lost

  Seriously ABC? A clip show? We have to talk.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 23, 2009

• DVD Review: The Invaders: The Second Season

  It’s OK to watch The Invaders -- Mulder and Scully would approve.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Apr 23, 2009

• DVD Review: The Day The Earth Stood Still (2008)

  This comes with the classic 1951 version.

  Review in Video — by T. Michael Testi — on Apr 23, 2009

Culture

• Globalizing Americana: Part 27 – The Peace Movement’s Points of Accessibility

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

  Opinion in Culture — by Jason J. Campbell — on Apr 23, 2009

• Theatre Review (LA): The Rehearsal by Jean Anouilh at A Noise Within

  A Noise Within scores again with a new production of Anouilh's 1958 classic, proving the adage that great plays last.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Apr 23, 2009

• The Insanity Defense - Part 3: Loyalty, Truth and Justice in the Psychiatrist-Defendant Relationship?

  If a psychiatrist has been hired by the defense, should the psychiatrist say what the defense wants him to?

  Opinion in Culture — by Peter Sabbagh — on Apr 23, 2009

• Our Hairy Jewish Bodies, Ourselves

  A meditation on the wonders of life as a hairy Jewish guy, leavened only by some anxiety over hobbit ears.

  Opinion in Culture — by Van Wallach — on Apr 23, 2009

• Writer's Warning a Tad too Late for Bicyclist

  Was the rush to get an article published an unconscious attempt to prevent an impending fatal accident on a dangerous drive in Virginia Beach?

  Opinion in Culture — by Larry Estes — on Apr 23, 2009

• Theatre Review (LA): Kiss of the Spider Woman by Kander and Ebb at the Alex Theatre

  The Spider Woman spins her web in Los Angeles (again), in a production that made me appreciate the piece more than I did before.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Apr 23, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver – Lonely Street

  A master returns with a masterful collection ...

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on Apr 23, 2009

• Jason Castro Fans Invited to Webcast; Follow on Twitter

  You can follow Castro on Twitter and submit questions for next weeks webcast.

  News in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Apr 23, 2009

• Music Review: The Decemberists - The Hazards of Love

  With their long-awaited concept album, Portland's indie darlings defy the conventions of modern rock once again.

  Review in Music — by Holly Hughes — on Apr 23, 2009

• Concert Review: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band - Boston, April 22, 2009

  Is there really such a thing as TOO much fun? There was in Boston last night!

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Apr 23, 2009

• Music Review: Crystal Antlers - Tentacles

  Crystal Antler's Tentacles is a remarkably consistent album that bridges soul with the sublime.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Apr 23, 2009

• Music Review: Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band - Against The Wind

  Bob Seger: Chapter 8.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Apr 23, 2009

• Retro Redux: Still Waitin' For That Train

  A theory about the beginnings of a lifelong interest -- some would call it an obsession.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Apr 23, 2009

• Music Review: Casey Driessen - Oog

  A man with a fiddle in his hand and an accompanying band.

  Review in Music — by NancyGail — on Apr 23, 2009

• Music Review: Vienna Teng - Inland Territory

  Listening to Vienna Teng I often found myself mistaking what I was hearing for Tori Amos.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Apr 23, 2009

• Music Review: Megan Hamilton - See Your Midnight Breath in the Shipyard

  My favorite album of the year...so far.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Apr 23, 2009

• Music DVD Review: Dengue Fever - Sleepwalking Through The Mekong

  Even in the midst of utter desperation, music still has the power to inspire.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Apr 23, 2009

Books

• Graphic Audio Review: The DemonWars Saga: The Demon Awakens – Part I By R.A. Salatore

  For a Movie In Your Mind check out The DemonWars Saga: The Demon Awakens – Part I.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Apr 23, 2009

• Book Review: Amplified: Fiction From Leading Alt-Country, Indie Rock, Blues and Folk Musicians by Julie Schaper

  A good song is just a short story written on a guitar.

  Review in Books — by Lou Novacheck — on Apr 23, 2009

• Book Review: Brothers: 26 Stories of Love and Rivalry, edited by Andrew Blauner

  Some literary lions tell their tales about their brothers and the result is breathtaking, more than a little heartbreaking, hysterical in places, and often overwhelming.

  Review in Books — by Lisa Solod — on Apr 23, 2009

Sports

• But It's A Dry .226 Batting Average

  An analysis of the Arizona Diamondbacks hitting: they aren't.

  Opinion in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Apr 23, 2009