July 29, 2009 Archive

Politics

• Government’s Benevolence Equals Higher Costs

  Government cannot make things more affordable. Healthcare reform will be a disaster.

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

• John Conyers: Lazy, Illiterate or Just Full of Chutzpah? You Make the Call

  John Conyers comes clean. He doesn't read and it sounds like he can't or won't.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joanne Huspek — on Jul 29, 2009

Books

• Interview: Randy Sue Coburn, Author of A Better View of Paradise

  Exclusive interview with Randy Sue Coburn, author of A Better View of Paradise.

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Jul 29, 2009

• Book Review: Still Waters by Camilla Nolli

  Spine tingling and un-put-down-able

  Review in Books — by KAB — on Jul 29, 2009

• Interview: Author Quinn Cummings of Notes From The Underwire

  Former actress turned spokesperson for those of us "just trying to get through a day without falling up a flight of stairs."

  Interview in Books — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Jul 29, 2009

• Book Review: Pro SQL Server 2008 Replication By Sujoy P. Paul

  For both the newcomer to replication and those seeking a better understanding of SQL Server replication.

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

• Book Review: Operation Homecoming Edited by Andrew Carroll

  Sometimes the story of war is best told by many voices, not just one.

  Review in Books — by Kanani Fong — on Jul 29, 2009

• Talking Books with Children's Picture Book Author Susan Chodakiewitz

  "If I’m in the middle of working on a new story, I can’t not write everyday. I’m frustrated ... until I get the ideas out."

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Jul 29, 2009

• Book Review: Twelve The King by Michael Blake

  One of the strongest arguments you'll ever read for ensuring the preservation of the wild horse herds.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 29, 2009

• Book Review: The Law of Attraction: How to Get Your Man by Sally Huss

  First-hand advice from a woman who set out to find her man and tells you how to do the same.

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Jul 29, 2009

• Book Review: Lionel Richie: Hello by Sharon Davis

  Part flattering press release, part all-inclusive biography, but 100% Lionel Richie.

  Review in Books — by Donald Gibson — on Jul 29, 2009

Video

• Get Lost with this Giveaway

  Lost webisodes? Check. Win an iTunes gift card? Check. Win a Kia Forte? Not this time out.

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

• DVD Review: Super Why!: Jack and the Beanstalk & Other Story Book Adventures

  Can go toe-to-toe with the best of anything else on Nick Jr. or the Disney Channel.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Jul 29, 2009

• DVD Review: The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)

  And to think Tony Scott named his version Pelham 123 as if his audience couldn't read numbers...

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Jul 29, 2009

• hoops&yoyo Creators Take On Comic-Con

  Bob Holt and Mike Adair, creators of Hallmark's hoops&yoyo, find themselves celebrities at the Comic-Con exhibit hall.

  Interview in Video — by Alice Jester — on Jul 29, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: The Waterboy

  It won't really quench your thirst for quality, but if you're truly parched for comedy it might do.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jul 29, 2009

• DVD Review: Battlestar Galactica - Season 4.5

  Battlestar Galactica Season 4.5 brings the final episodes of the hit series to your collection.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Jul 29, 2009

• TV Review: More to Love

  FOX's plus-sized reality dating show proves both subversive and overly familiar.

  Review in Video — by Bill Sherman — on Jul 29, 2009

• DVD Review: Door Into Silence

  Lucio Fulci’s final film its DVD from Severin Films (who else?).

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

• DVD Review: Severed Ways - The Norse Discovery Of America

  Should be regarded as an act of war against thinking people everywhere and dealt with appropriately.

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

Sci/Tech

• Choosing the Right DSLR

  What to look for when buying a DSLR.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by M A Andrew — on Jul 29, 2009

Sports

• The Drugged Fallacies of Bill James

  Finally, we know what Bill James thinks of the steroids debate. Here's why he's wrong.

  Opinion in Sports — by Casey Michel — on Jul 29, 2009

• Indians Continue Tradition Of Trading Cy Young Pitchers

  Cliff Lee goes to the Phillies in exchange for a ton of good players.

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

• Jack Wilson, Ian Snell Get Traded to Mariners

  Seattle gives the Pirates five guys in return, including catching prospect Jeff Clement.

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

Gaming

• Nintendo DS Review: The Legendary Starfy

  Starfy’s U.S. debut is a successful one, shining with enough charm and quality gameplay to place a smile on anyone’s face.

  Review in Gaming — by Jason Townsend-Rogers — on Jul 29, 2009

Culture

• Food Can Help Build Peace in Iraq

  There are also silent threats to the Iraqi people, such as hunger and malnutrition.

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on Jul 29, 2009

• Theatre Review (LA): Pericles Redux at the Kirk Douglas Theatre

  No Man Apart Theatre Ensemble deconstructs Shakespeare's play and remakes it into a remarkable physical theatre piece.

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

• Comic-Con International 2009, Part One

  My first two action-packed days at Comic-Con 2009.

  Review in Culture — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jul 29, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Iron Age - The Sleeping Eye

  A revelation of metal is here.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 29, 2009

• Music Review: The Fiery Furnaces - I'm Going Away

  The Fiery Furnaces fulfill pop music's promise.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Jul 29, 2009

• Music Review: Akentra - IV.IV.IV.

  Akentra, from France, a country famous for its love of all things Gothic.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Jul 29, 2009

• Music Reviews: Lillian Axe, Saint Deamon, Saidian, Unholy, and Lion's Share

  A great selection of metal for this week ranging from the upbeat to the dark and moody.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Jul 29, 2009

• Music Review: The 69 Eyes - Back in Blood

  Goth and roll. Play it loud.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 29, 2009