April 25, 2009 Archive

Politics

• Ballot Access Laws are Detrimental to America

  At the end of the day, ballot access laws are detrimental to our political system for at least four reasons.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kenn Jacobine — on Apr 25, 2009

• The Piddle Paddle of Widdle Minuteman Feet Plan on Marching All Over John McCain

  What would possess anyone in their right mind to vote for someone with the baggage Chris Simcox has?

  News in Politics — by SJ Reidhead — on Apr 25, 2009

Gaming

• PC Game Review: Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box

  This high speed game series debuts on PC with a high value collection with great offline and online multiplayer action.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Apr 25, 2009

• Nintendo Wii Review: House of the Dead: Overkill

  Easily one of the best M-rated titles on the Wii yet.

  Review in Gaming — by Mark Kalriess — on Apr 25, 2009

• PlayStation Network Update: 04/23/2009

  Lots of overpriced DLC is joined by two great demos this week. Are you ready? Let's Fight!

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Apr 25, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Video Training Review: A Celebration Of Art! Wild About Animals With Fay Sirkis From NAPP

  If you want to take your digital painting skills to the next level, then you need A Celebration Of Art! Wild About Animals.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Apr 25, 2009

• Scammers Exploiting MoneyGram Money Order Verification System

  Scammers are exploiting an automated money order verification system to trick unsuspecting people into cashing counterfeit money orders.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Ed Dickson — on Apr 25, 2009

• Unicorns, Polio, the Sun, the Mystery!

  Science searches the universe for answers only when they have a hint an answer is there!

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Regis Schilken — on Apr 25, 2009

Video

• DVD Review: Intelligence - Season Two

  Acorn Media releases the concluding episodes of this ambitious Canadian crime series.

  Review in Video — by Bill Sherman — on Apr 25, 2009

• Movie Review: Powder Blue

  ...the story of a pivotal week in the life of four individuals struggling to keep their lives together.

  Review in Video — by Brandon Cozart — on Apr 25, 2009

• DVD Review: Max Fleischer’s Superman 1941-1942

  Well worth the time for collectors and fans of all types

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Apr 25, 2009

• TV Review: Prison Break's “Versus” Collapses Under Its Schizophrenic Tone

  With a schizophrenic tone and a corny plot development, "Versus" shows that Prison Break is turning weak in its storytelling.

  Review in Video — by Sharmila — on Apr 25, 2009

• NewsFlash: Matt Lauer sits Down with Captain Richard Phillips

  NBC's The Today Show has managed to land another big interview, this time with the captain of the Maersk Alabama.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 25, 2009

• Movie Review: Fast and Furious

  This entertaining movie has several fast paced action sequences with a wide array of characters, settings, and other “assets”.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Apr 25, 2009

• Susan Boyle's Transformation: We Have Met The Ugly Duckling And He Is Us

  Turnabout is fair play as Susan Boyle turns Les Mis into Les Millions in her now famous YouTube fairy tale.

  Opinion in Video — by Robert K. Blechman — on Apr 25, 2009

• TV Review: Chasing A Dream

  A family drama that's a nice alternative to network television.

  Review in Video — by Marta Hoelscher — on Apr 25, 2009

• DVD Review: Ron White - Behavioral Problems

  Here's the bottom line on "Behavioral Problems": it's very funny and it's very, very vulgar.

  Review in Video — by Sombrero Grande — on Apr 25, 2009

• DVD Review: Attack of the Puppet People

  Couldn't you just smash a bunch of puppets if they attacked you?

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Apr 25, 2009

• DVD Review: Max Fleischer's Superman - 1941-1942

  These public-domain cartoons still hold up.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Apr 25, 2009

• DVD Review: She Fell Among Thieves

  The home video debut of a BBC classic.

  Review in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on Apr 25, 2009

• DVD Review: A Plumm Summer

  A throwback to the better days of movies made for kids, brimming with heart and charm.

  Review in Video — by Travis Johnson — on Apr 25, 2009

• DVD Review: Escape To Witch Mountain (1975)

  This 1975 Disney classic is pleasant enough to warrant a one-time viewing, especially if you grew up in the 70s.

  Review in Video — by Derek Fleek — on Apr 25, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Art Brut - Art Brut Vs. Satan

  Eddie Argos and company wring wry lyrics and tight riffs out of drunken stumbles, public transit, and comic books.

  Review in Music — by Matt Springer — on Apr 25, 2009

• Music Review: J. Wells - Digital Master Vol. 2.1

  Nice beats can't cover up a lack of lyrical content.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Apr 25, 2009

• Music Review: La Strada - La Strada EP

  La Strada feels more like an orchestra than a band, joining the likes of Arcade Fire as indie pop darlings.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Apr 25, 2009

• Music DVD Review: Method Man and Redman - Live In Paris

  The energetic duo's live show gets a shoddy DVD treatment.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Apr 25, 2009

• Music Review: Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band - Nine Tonight

  Bob Seger: Chapter 9.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Apr 25, 2009

• Music Review: Matthew Barber - Ghost Notes

  When great tunes are as essential as gas in the car, Barber hits home.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Apr 25, 2009

Sports

• The State Of Seattle Sports

  The Mariners, Sounders and Seahawks are all in business this weekend.

  Opinion in Sports — by Russ Evenhuis — on Apr 25, 2009

• Preteen Girl Pitches Perfect Game

  “You throw like a girl” follows the path of “Your momma wears combat boots” from insult to compliment.

  News in Sports — by Diana Hartman — on Apr 25, 2009

Culture

• Life-Sized Betty Boop Remains Headless

  A landmark Betty Boop statue was beheaded in a busy resort city. The head's whereabouts remains a mystery.

  Opinion in Culture — by Larry Estes — on Apr 25, 2009

• Miss America 2009, Katie Stam, to Visit America’s Wounded in Germany

  Miss Stam is the first Miss America to visit the European Command Area in over 35 years.

  News in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Apr 25, 2009

• Why China's Future Can't Escape Its Past

  China demands equality on fiscal or political issues, but the amnesty of a developing nation when human rights or environmental issues are raised.

  Opinion in Culture — by Brian Murff — on Apr 25, 2009

• Mirrored Fascination

  Mirrors: not just for grooming.

  Opinion in Culture — by Ginae B. McDonald — on Apr 25, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Emergency: This Book Will Save Your Life by Neil Strauss

  One must-have book to have on-hand for the rest of your life. A know-how for the average guy to go from wimp to warrior.

  Review in Books — by Alie James — on Apr 25, 2009

• Book Review: Conversations with a Stranger: A Search for God by Larry Tate

  Intense apologetics interwoven with a tale of personal discovery serve up a rather unique combination.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Apr 25, 2009

• Book Review: American Eve: Evelyn Nesbit, Stanford White, the Birth of the It Girl, and the Crime of the Century by Paula Uruburu

  "The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing" puts one man in the grave and another in the bughouse.

  Review in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Apr 25, 2009