May 29, 2009 Archive

Politics

• Marcus Epstein, Pat Buchanan's Executive Director to Be Sentenced for Hate Crimes

  The Executive Director of Pat Buchanan’s American Cause is to be sentenced for hate crimes.

  News in Politics — by SJ Reidhead — on May 29, 2009

• Could Fed Style Banking Save California?

  Fractional reserve banking is a funny money scheme.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kenn Jacobine — on May 29, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Elvis Costello - Secret, Profane & Sugarcane

  Elvis Costello is alive and well in 2009.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 29, 2009

• The Rockologist: It's Hard Being A Neil Young Fan Nowadays

  Has Neil Young's car finally run out of gas?

  Opinion in Music — by Glen Boyd — on May 29, 2009

• Interview: Izza Kizza - Hip-Hop Artist

  The eclectic versatility of Izza Kizza's style has generated widespread comparisons to fellow rapper Missy Elliott.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on May 29, 2009

• Concert Review: The Sounds 5/27/09 at Fiddler's Green, Denver, CO

  On tour opening this summer for No Doubt, this Swedish quintet is ready to make some noise in America.

  Review in Music — by Michael Bialas — on May 29, 2009

• Music Review: Elliott Yamin - Fight For Love

  The 'American Idol' alum continues his rise to stardom with a remarkable sophomore effort.

  Review in Music — by TYRONE S REID — on May 29, 2009

• Music Review: Westbound Train - Come And Get It

  Westbound Train is back again with an album sure to get stuck in your mind.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on May 29, 2009

• Music Review: Hank Jones & Frank Wess - Hank and Frank II

  The follow-up to an earlier album, one that was rated five stars in Downbeat magazine.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on May 29, 2009

Culture

• Theater Review (Bridgeport, CT): The Man in Black

  A musical Celebration of the life and times of Johnny Cash.

  Review in Culture — by CindyC — on May 29, 2009

• Theatre Review (LA): The Green Room by Damer, Foster, and Pelletier at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse

  A group of students spend their college years in a "Green Room" at the college theatre.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on May 29, 2009

Sports

• Norfolk Tides Dominate Columbus Clippers, 13-2

  The Clippers were sunk in the 3rd and never came back.

  News in Sports — by Robert M. Barga — on May 29, 2009

• How To Fix The Yankee Stadium Home Run Epidemic

  Three little words will right everything: Chain. Link. Fence.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on May 29, 2009

Video

• DVD Review: Yoga for Everyone

  Yoga for everyone? Yes – everyone!

  Review in Video — by Friend Mouse — on May 29, 2009

• Movie Review: Up (2009)

  “Up” is too much of a downer.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on May 29, 2009

• Torchwood Tries to Save the Children of Earth

  The Torchwood: Children of Earth trailer is here!

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 29, 2009

• DVD Review: One-Eyed Monster

  If you liked Ron Jeremy in Orgazmo, then this is for you.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on May 29, 2009

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of May 31

  More Hitchhiker's! We're aboard our ship with our paranoid android, and the one and only Zaphod Beeblebrox... aren't we lucky?

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 29, 2009

• DVD Review: Pigs, Pimps & Prostitutes - 3 Films by Shohei Imamura (The Criterion Collection)

  Imamura presents a more complete and complex cinematic picture of his people.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on May 29, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Ten Tips To Make WordPress Hack-Proof

  "Be secure, not hacked!" Recommended WordPress itself, this tutorial steps out how to protect your blog from hackers.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by the_guv — on May 29, 2009

• Product Review: Amazon Kindle 2 (Second Generation Kindle)

  I've rediscovered my love of reading.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Josh Hathaway — on May 29, 2009

• Software Review: Adobe Technical Communication Suite 2 - RoboHelp 8 From Adobe Systems

  RoboHelp adds more welcome features, making a significant upgrade.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on May 29, 2009

Books

• Graphic Fiction Review: Graphic Classics: Science Fiction edited by Tom Pomplun

  The latest Graphic Classics genre anthology features some entertaining adaptations of early "scientifiction."

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on May 29, 2009

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

  Will Elbryan and Jill reunite? Will Jill regain her memories? Will Avelyn be able to beat the monks from St. Mere-Abelle?

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on May 29, 2009

• Book Review: We Are All Moors: Ending Centuries of Crusades... by Anouar Majid

  Examining whether the Moors serve as symbols of persecuted minorities both in Western history and today.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on May 29, 2009

• Scandalous Professorship of Poetry

  Dirty, lecherous poetry? Only on the British side of the pond.

  Opinion in Books — by Art Ravels — on May 29, 2009

• Book Review: Photoshop CS4: Down And Dirty Tricks By Scott Kelby

  Build up your special effects arsenal with Down and Dirty Tricks.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on May 29, 2009

Tastes

• Product Review: Gran Centenario's Rosangel Tequila

  Hibiscus-infused tequila? Don't mind if I do.

  Review in Tastes — by Josh Lasser — on May 29, 2009

• Tasting the Gaglioppo Grape of Calabria

  What varietal does the Gaglioppo grape most resemble?

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on May 29, 2009