April 28, 2009 Archive

Politics

• The Left's Myth of American Unexceptionalism

  Collectivism and the myth of American Unexceptionalism may undermine American society as a whole

  Opinion in Politics — by The Obnoxious American — on Apr 28, 2009

• Democrats will have Buyers' Remorse over Specter

  Senator Specter's party-jumping stunt will cost the Democrats in elections to come.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Bambenek — on Apr 28, 2009

• My Life as a Specter Constituent

  Hopefully I will soon get a chance to vote Arlen Specter out of office.

  Opinion in Politics — by Tom Bux — on Apr 28, 2009

• News Flash: Arlen Specter Switches Party

  Senator Arlen Specter (Pennsylvania) has finally become a Democrat.

  News in Politics — by Barbara Barnett — on Apr 28, 2009

Music

• From Us To You: Two Songs From Andrew Belle

  Two streaming clips exclusively for our readers

  News in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Apr 28, 2009

• An Eyewitness at Stagecoach: California’s Country Music Festival

  One weekend, seven country artists.

  Review in Music — by Maddy Pumilia — on Apr 28, 2009

• Interview: Ton3x - Singer, Songwriter and Producer

  If Prince sung gospel music, then you'd have a general idea of the artist formerly known as "Tonex."

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Apr 28, 2009

• Music Review: Royksopp - Junior

  Norwegian electronica duo give us the stuff of dreams for now: to come, the stuff of nightmares.

  Review in Music — by Andy Peterson — on Apr 28, 2009

• Music Review: Asa - Asa

  Nigerian singer-songwriter and musician, Asa, delivers a captivating self-titled debut, which offers a stellar mix of vintage soul, Afro-pop, and reggae.

  Review in Music — by TYRONE S REID — on Apr 28, 2009

• Interview: Leela James - Singer and Songwriter

  Leela James is one of those singers whose voice will stop someone dead in their tracks.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Apr 28, 2009

• Music Review: Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band - The Fire Inside

  Bob Seger: Chapter 12.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Apr 28, 2009

• Concert Review: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band At Phillips Arena, Atlanta, GA April 26, 2009

  Phillips Arena has a hole in the roof after Springsteen's Sunday night show.

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Apr 28, 2009

Books

• Book Review: The Noticer by Andy Andrews

  If you are still breathing, there is hope.

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Apr 28, 2009

• Book Review: Adobe Photoshop CS4 For Photographers – The Ultimate Workshop by Jeff Schewe And Martin Evening

  For anyone who is serious about Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop CS4 For Photographers – The Ultimate Workshop is a must have.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Apr 28, 2009

• Book Review: Last Lion: The Fall and Rise of Ted Kennedy by the Team at The Boston Globe, edited by Peter S. Canellos

  An informed biography on the last of the Kennedy brothers, this book is definitely worth the read.

  Review in Books — by Clarence Yu — on Apr 28, 2009

• Book Review: The Little Book on Meaning by Laura Berman Fortgang

  Searching for more consistent and deeper life meaning? Want more intimate connections?

  Review in Books — by Dr. Coach Love — on Apr 28, 2009

• Book Review: Homecoming by Bernhard Schlink

  A convoluted tale of wishing and longing, of war and peace, of deconstruction and reconstruction, of family and fable.

  Review in Books — by Friend Mouse — on Apr 28, 2009

• Book Review: Queen Vernita’s Visitors by Dawn Menge

  Fun, colourful reinforcement of calendar skills for young children suffers from inconsistent illustrations.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Apr 28, 2009

• Book Review: Private Midnight by Kris Saknussemm

  Saknussemm's follow up to Zanesville is a provocative noir thriller that entices us to take a walk on the wild side of sexuality.

  Review in Books — by Gerry Weaver — on Apr 28, 2009

• The Early Word: New Books for the Week of April 27, 2009

  Oscar Wilde's Library, Mr. & Mrs. Sherlock Holmes, Elizabeth Berg, Fern Michaels Macomber, Patterson; Judy Garland Life, Bill Gates Sr., Straw, Helprin, Cold War/Hot Nukes...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Apr 28, 2009

Culture

• ObamaRama, The Sequel

  We continue our pursuit of the enigmatic but ubiquitous Barack Obama in popular culture with stops in sports, music, books, and the comments section of Blogcritics!

  Opinion in Culture — by Eric Olsen — on Apr 28, 2009

Video

• DVD Review: The Tale of Despereaux

  One mouse, two giant ears, and 90 minutes of a poorly told story.

  Review in Video — by Robert M. Barga — on Apr 28, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Arctic Tale

  Arctic Tale is a look into the rarely seen lives of rarely seen animals.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Peck — on Apr 28, 2009

• The Chuck Season Finale

  Last night's Chuck showed just how good the show can be... mostly.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 28, 2009

• DVD Review: JCVD

  Should do for Van Damme what "Free Enterprise" did for Shatner.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Apr 28, 2009

• Box Office Update 4/24-4/26: Obsessed Claws to the Top

  April closes on a strong note; blockbuster season, here we come.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 28, 2009

• TV Review: Dancing with the Stars - Melissa's Last-Minute Injury Puts Her in Last Place

  Eight different dances, including two judged team dances, gives everyone something to cheer about.

  Review in Video — by Kimberly Mauck — on Apr 28, 2009

• DVD Pick of the Week: Martyrs

  Another week, another bunch to choose from.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 28, 2009

• DVD Review: Snoopy's Reunion - Remastered Deluxe Edition

  The Peanuts Deluxe Edition series appears to have jumped the beagle.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Apr 28, 2009

Sports

• A Breakdown of How to Take Five of Six From Strong Hitting Teams

  Having a living legend hitting third helps.

  Opinion in Sports — by Brian_Kist — on Apr 28, 2009