May 15, 2010 Archive

Sports

• Carlos Guillen To Play Second Base; Yikes

  Then again, putting the veteran back into the infield might be the best medicine for the ineffective backend of the lineup.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on May 15, 2010

Politics

• The Future Is Nothing To Play Games With

  Traditional education as a career is a buggy whip industry, a "quaint" artifact of a bygone era.

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on May 15, 2010

• Sarah Says Workers Should be Sitting Smug!

  Tea Party, Palin, Limbaugh now attacking entitlements.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Lake — on May 15, 2010

• Obama's Most 'Supreme' Influence Could Come In a Second Term

  The President may have an opportunity to move the court to the left after 2012.

  Opinion in Politics — by Scott Nance — on May 15, 2010

• Crony Capitalism Caused the Crisis

  Blaming capitalism for crises is a smokescreen politicians use to perpetuate their political monopoly.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kenn Jacobine — on May 15, 2010

Books

• Book Review: Waiting for Jack: Confessions of a Self-Help Junkie by Kristen Moeller

  When did self-help become the need for perfection? The search for more?

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on May 15, 2010

• Interview: Minrose Gwin, Author of The Queen of Palmyra

  The author of The Queen of Palmyra discusses her novel, the insidious persistence of racism, and her writing.

  Review in Books — by Christy Corp-Minamiji — on May 15, 2010

• Book Review: Take Me with You – Off to College Advice from One Chick to Another by Nikki Roddy

  Even if you can’t accompany your best friend to college, she can still take a little bit of you.

  Review in Books — by Miss Bob Etier — on May 15, 2010

• Manga Review: Kingyo Used Books by Seimu Yoshizaki

  A used manga bookstore provides a look across the art form’s broad history and an appreciation for the power of visual storytelling.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on May 15, 2010

• Book Review: Manhood for Amateurs, by Michael Chabon

  Funny, insightful, and sometimes troubling, Chabon drives us through the meaning of manhood into humanity.

  Review in Books — by Christy Corp-Minamiji — on May 15, 2010

• Book Review: Approaching Hoofbeats: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse by Billy Graham

  "Horses have always fascinated me. They are among the most beautiful and intelligent animals of God's creation." — Billy Graham

  Review in Books — by FCEtier — on May 15, 2010

Gaming

• Nintendo DS Review: Monster Racers

  Gotta catch'em all... by beating'em in races.

  Review in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on May 15, 2010

Culture

• A Food Ambassador For All Seasons

  McGovern is in the field once again as food ambassador for WFP, visiting programs in Kenya and Uganda

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on May 15, 2010

• Trials of Islam

  The trials of Islam as the Prophet Muhammed(pbuh) spread the Message of the One God Allah and that he was the Messenger of God.

  Opinion in Culture — by ismailjabaar — on May 15, 2010

• Atlanta Woman Charged With Feticide After High Speed Chase

  Woman charged with killing her own fetus after fleeing police to avoid traffic stop.

  News in Culture — by A Geek Girl — on May 15, 2010

Video

• TV Review: Castle - "Overkill"

  Det. Demming teams up with Castle and Beckett to solve the murder of a cosmetics conglomerate king.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on May 15, 2010

Music

• Music Reviews: Blaze Bayley, Karma to Burn, Triumph, Judas Priest, Scorpions

  A classic reissue, a revamped greatest hits and some great metal.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on May 15, 2010

• Music Review: Frank Sinatra - Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim: The Complete Reprise Recordings

  A little Bossa Nova from the Chairman Of The Board.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 15, 2010