May 6, 2009 Archive

Politics

• Should Appointment to the Supreme Court Hinge on Empathy?

  Experience as a competent appellate court judge should trump all else in the selection of a Supreme Court justice.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dan Miller — on May 06, 2009

• Maine Goes Gay! Will California Be Last?

  Will New England's trend toward gay-friendliness suck tax dollars and business out of cash-strapped California?

  News in Politics — by Jet Gardner — on May 06, 2009

• Hate Crimes Bill: Justice for Sale

  The new hate crimes bill makes a mockery of the rule of law.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on May 06, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Lucia: A Venetian Life in the Age of Napoleon by Andrea Di Robilant

  The beauty of Venice and Italy comes through clearly in this beautiful illustration of life during the times of Napoleon.

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on May 06, 2009

• Book Review: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith

  Don't miss this flesh-eating wave of genre-bending delight.

  Review in Books — by Jordan Richardson — on May 06, 2009

• Book Review: Horse Diaries: Elska by Catherine Hapka, Ruth Sanderson (Illustrator)

  Horse lovers will fall in love with Horse Diaries: Elska

  Review in Books — by April Pohren — on May 06, 2009

Sci/Tech

• The Top 10 iPhone Applications From April 2009

  Two applications share the final prize

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Robert M. Barga — on May 06, 2009

Video

• The Apprentice Hops the Pond

  BBC America introduces us to a whole new Apprentice which is just like the old Apprentice.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 06, 2009

• Movie Review: Lymelife at the Newport Beach Film Festival

  Good performances and serviceable direction, but rather forgettable

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on May 06, 2009

• DVD Review: The Search for John Gissing

  An American comedy in London.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on May 06, 2009

• DVD Review: Loose at the Zoo

  Looking for some cute zoo babies? Look no further!

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on May 06, 2009

• DVD Review: Jake and the Fatman: Season Two

  Catch up with the Fatman on DVD.

  Review in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on May 06, 2009

• American Idol's Adam Lambert: Balls of Steel!

  Adam Lambert and three other singers were on American Idol last night.

  Opinion in Video — by Brad Laidman — on May 06, 2009

• DVD Review: Fight Night

  Boxing AND characters I can relate to? What a surprise!

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on May 06, 2009

• DVD Review: Valkyrie - Two-Disc Special Edition

  The end result left this viewer barely able to root for Cruise. Against Hitler!

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on May 06, 2009

• DVD Review: X-Men (1992) - Volume 1 & 2

  It’s been a long time coming!

  Review in Video — by Aaron Peck — on May 06, 2009

• TV Review: Cook Yourself Thin Premieres

  Do you want tasty, low calorie versions of your food favorites?

  Review in Video — by Dr. Coach Love — on May 06, 2009

Sports

• Jim Leyland's Experimental Lineups

  He made four changes to his normal lineup and it worked to perfection. What next?

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on May 06, 2009

• Kingdom Interviews: Tom Ziller

  An interview with the one and only proprietor of the fantastic Kings blog Sactown Royalty.

  Interview in Sports — by Alex Kramers — on May 06, 2009

Music

• Barrett Martin's Zenga Delayed Until July 21

  Martin's latest world/jazz solo album pushed to July

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on May 06, 2009

• Oasis' Noel Gallagher Releases The Dreams We Have As Children Exclusively Through iTunes

  Oasis' guitarist releases 2007 set from Royal Albert Hall

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on May 06, 2009

• Future Stars of Country Music: Kate and Kacey Coppola

  I really think these two could go far.

  Review in Music — by Maddy Pumilia — on May 06, 2009

• Music Review: Big Pooh - The Delightful Bars (North American Pie Version)

  A decent bridge to better things.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on May 06, 2009

• Music Review: Deadlock - Manifesto

  Mediocre, melodic metal.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on May 06, 2009

• Music Review: Billy Joel - Piano Man

  Billy Joel: Chapter 2.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 06, 2009

Culture

• Is Twitter Dangerous?

  Swine flu shows that the Internet crowd just wants to have fun.

  Opinion in Culture — by Kimberly Davis — on May 06, 2009

• Theatre Review (LA): Jesus Christ Superstar at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center

  Kevin Bailey and Harrison White are the standouts in this revival of the popular but flawed musical.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on May 06, 2009

• Satire: The News in Pictures VII

  Time travel, a chick magnet, and a hedge fund.

  Satire in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on May 06, 2009