February 16, 2010 Archive

Music

• Music Review: B.J. Thomas - I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry/Tomorrow Never Comes

  Back to 1966 with B.J. Thomas.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Feb 16, 2010

• VCV: John Primer - "I Called My Baby"

  Veteran sideman proves he knows how to get it done on his own...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Feb 16, 2010

• Radio Free MP3: Sweet Angel, Gin Wigmore, & Boca Chica

  More free MP3s for the taking.

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Feb 16, 2010

• Retro Redux: Danny O'Keefe's Classic Lives On

  If you don't know this song, you should be ashamed of yourself.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Feb 16, 2010

• Reviews in Brief: Kate Miller-Heidke, Curiouser

  Swoopingly eccentric pop-craft from the Aussie singer/songwriter.

  Review in Music — by Bill Sherman — on Feb 16, 2010

• Music Review: Various Artists – Truckin’ My Blues Away

  Piedmont blues begins a man’s new mission in life.

  Review in Music — by Lou Novacheck — on Feb 16, 2010

• Music Review: Aeternam - Disciples of the Unseen

  Very good debut, metal fans will not want to miss.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 16, 2010

Politics

• Executive Orders, Nullification, and Recess Appointments

  Obama about to usurp huge amounts of powers from Congress and Supreme Court.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kenn Jacobine — on Feb 16, 2010

• Real, Uglier American Unemployment

  Intractable problem of unemployment

  Opinion in Politics — by Joel S. Hirschhorn — on Feb 16, 2010

Sports

• Canada Hockey Crushes Norway In Their Debut

  Canada shows no mercy with an 8-0 win over Norway in Olympic mens hockey.

  News in Sports — by Noel Trotsky — on Feb 16, 2010

• US Hockey Starts Slowly But Rolls Over The Swiss

  The US beats Switzerland 3-1 in the opening men's hockey game of the Vancouver Olympics.

  News in Sports — by Noel Trotsky — on Feb 16, 2010

• Colin Cowherd Can Get a Lap For His "Blogger Bash" Routine

  Colin Cowherd is evocative and gets ratings but he's way off base to bash a group he liberally sources.

  Opinion in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Feb 16, 2010

• No Doubt, Frank Thomas Had A Hall of Fame Career

  Frank Thomas' offense alone is enough to make him a first ballot Hall of Famer.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Feb 16, 2010

Books

• Interview with Denis Lipman, Author of A Yank Back to England

  Interview with Denis Lipman, author of travel memoir A Yank Back to England

  Interview in Books — by Emm — on Feb 16, 2010

• Book Review: Asleep: The Forgotten Epidemic that Remains One of Medicine's Greatest Mysteries by Molly Caldwell Crosby

  An incredible tale of a nearly forgotten disease that is still with us and could again become epidemic.

  Review in Books — by Miss Bob Etier — on Feb 16, 2010

• Book Review: The Portait: Understanding Portrait Photography by Glenn Rand & Tim Meyer

  Do you want to learn how create photographic portraits?

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Feb 16, 2010

• Book Review: Stressed in Scottsdale by Marcia Fine

  Dealing with the overwelming stress of modern living can be fun--for the reader

  Review in Books — by Jack Goodstein — on Feb 16, 2010

• Book Review: Pure Pleasure:Why Do Christians Feel So Bad About Feeling Good? by Gary Thomas

  Brave yet humble, Gary Thomas gives it to us straight on the topic of pleasure.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Feb 16, 2010

• Book Reviews: Hester: The Missing Years of the The Scarlet Letter by Paula Reed, and Angel and Apostle by Deborah Noyes

  The Prynne Inspirations. Two recent books take you into the continuing lives of Hawthorne's Scarlet Letter characters Hester and Pearl.

  Review in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Feb 16, 2010

• Book Review: Mister Slaughter by Robert McCammon

  Mystery and adventure in colonial America come to life in the latest novel in the Matthew Corbett series.

  Review in Books — by Dave Nalle — on Feb 16, 2010

Culture

• 80,000 Helped Provide Overseas Soldiers with Free Phone Calls Home

  Soldiers are serving overseas who couldn’t call home for Valentine’s Day.

  Review in Culture — by TheConradHall — on Feb 16, 2010

• Swarovski Fashion Week: Julian Louie Shows Off Feminine Details in Fall/Winter 2010 Collection

  A Meeting of Old World Design and New World Technology with a California Vibe.

  News in Culture — by Stevie Wilson — on Feb 16, 2010

• Here's To The Real Heroes

  Overuse by the media of the word "hero" lessens its true meaning and those that truly deserve its distinction.

  Opinion in Culture — by BizarroGuy — on Feb 16, 2010

• The Virtual Vegetable: Colorforms

  Think Internet applications are a post-modern way to play? Take a trip down memory lane.

  Opinion in Culture — by Miss Bob Etier — on Feb 16, 2010

Video

• DVD Review: Small Wonder: The Complete First Season

  Simple television enjoyable for certain families.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Feb 16, 2010

• Movie Review: Ira and Abby (2006)

  A complex love story that puts other romantic comedies to shame.

  Review in Video — by Jonathan Sullivan — on Feb 16, 2010

• Movie Review: Valentine’s Day (2010)

  A celebrity-fueled celluloid supernova of diabetic proportions.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Feb 16, 2010

• Movie Review: Crazy Heart

  Jeff Bridges at his best.

  Review in Video — by Todd Ford — on Feb 16, 2010

• TV Review: Supernatural – "My Bloody Valentine"

  The march towards the Apocalypse continues as Sam and Dean face the second Horseman.

  Review in Video — by Sahar — on Feb 16, 2010

• DVD Review: Lola Montès - The Criterion Collection

  A transcendent piece of filmmaking, finally restored to Max Ophuls's original vision.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Feb 16, 2010

• Box Office Update 2/12-2/14: Valentine's Day Dominates Valentine's Day Weekend

  Big holiday weekend for all involved.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 16, 2010

• Movie Review: Valentine's Day

  Set in Los Angeles, this star filled romantic comedy has memorable scenarios which cross societal plains and many personal lives.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Feb 16, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Love Happens

  Love Happens is a romantic film starring Aaron Eckhart and Jennifer Aniston.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Feb 16, 2010

Gaming

• Nintendo DS Review: Percy Jackson & The Olympians - The Lightning Thief

  Do we really need another role-playing game based on a boy with special powers? Maybe, if you're already a fan of the genre or series.

  Review in Gaming — by Miss Bob Etier — on Feb 16, 2010

Tastes

• Mardi Gras: The Cocktails of New Orleans

  Prends soins de toi: A toast to Mardi Gras!

  Opinion in Tastes — by Kate Shea Kennon — on Feb 16, 2010