May 21, 2010 Archive

Politics

• Texas Schools First to De-emphasise Accuracy, Instill "Christian Principles"

  The Texas Board of Education has gone forward on plans to alter classical Historical Preception of American History.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Lake — on May 21, 2010

• Interview With Lee Troxler, Co-Author of Killing Wealth, Freeing Wealth

  Newest book offers a scary warning: Take your money away from Obama before Obama takes it away from you!

  Interview in Politics — by Christine Lakatos — on May 21, 2010

Books

• Book Review: Sixteen Brides by Stephanie Grace Whitson

  Sally, Caroline et al don’t exactly hate men. But neither do they want a man complicating their lives right now.

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on May 21, 2010

• Book Review: Neil Young: Long May You Run: The Illustrated History by Daniel Durchholz and Gary Graff

  In boasting that it is the first fully illustrated Neil Young biography, Long May You Run lives up to that claim, and then some.

  Review in Books — by Glen Boyd — on May 21, 2010

Music

• Peter Karp & Sue Foley Re-Claim #1 on BC Blues Power Rankings

  Janiva Magness' predicted reign atop the charts was a short one...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on May 21, 2010

• Music Reviews: Sun Domingo, Masterplan, Neverland, Kissin' Dynamite, Ereb Altor, Delain

  From doom to progressive through gumby and back to symphonic... its all metal this week.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on May 21, 2010

• Comedy/Music Review: Brian Posehn - Fart And Weiner Jokes

  Hilarious second CD from "The Sasquatch Of Comedy."

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on May 21, 2010

• Music Review: Butch Walker and the Black Widows at Webster Hall (New York), May 20 2010

  A swift kick of rock and roll, just what we all need.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on May 21, 2010

• Interview: Iyaz - Playin' It Solo

  From the British Virgin Islands to New England Institute of Technology, Sean Kingston's newest discovery crafts his own musical brand.

  Interview in Music — by Justin Kantor — on May 21, 2010

• Music Review: Unkle - Where Did The Night Fall

  Unkle's latest album continues a curious recent trend of stagnation over innovation.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on May 21, 2010

• Music Review: Darkthrone - Circle The Wagons

  The Norwegian legends once-a-year output continues and they deliver shredding metal punk as usual.

  Review in Music — by Mirza Gazic — on May 21, 2010

• The Friday Morning Listen: Black Sabbath - Heaven And Hell

  Ronnie James Dio, 1942-2010.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on May 21, 2010

• Music Review: Janelle Monae - The Archandroid

  Janelle Monae creates and R&B album that pierces the realms of high culture.

  Review in Music — by Jelani Sims — on May 21, 2010

• Music Review: Alexx Calise - In Avanti

  In Avanti is full of radio-ready rock from a singer-songwriter on the rise.

  Review in Music — by Scott Deitche — on May 21, 2010

Sci/Tech

• Fashion is an Economic Driver and a Soon-To-Be iPad Religion

  Wanna wear your iPad?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Anina — on May 21, 2010

• Pieces of Me: Losing Weight Online with Weight Watchers

  Weight Watchers online offers support in the comfort of your home.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Patrick Cossel — on May 21, 2010

• Re-Inventing Windows Live Hotmail: Is It Too Late To Rebrand?

  The idea of having a Hotmail account has (almost) been equivalent to admitting that you listen to Howard Stern.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Peter Sabbagh — on May 21, 2010

Gaming

• The Gameplay of Google Pac-Man

  For the 30th anniversary of Pac-Man, Google's doodle (header) is a playable new layout of the original game.

  Review in Gaming — by Nathaniel Edwards — on May 21, 2010

Video

• Mary Lynn Rajskub on 24: Jack Bauer’s Most Loyal Helper

  A wrap-up of an enlightening conference call with Mary Lynn Rajskub, aka Chloe O’Brian from soon to be ending hit TV series 24.

  Interview in Video — by Charlie Doherty — on May 21, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Robin Hood: Men in Tights

  This Mel Brooks take on Robin Hood is hit or miss at times, but the Blu-ray is a winner overall.

  Review in Video — by Todd Douglass — on May 21, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Carlito's Way

  Carlito's Way is a powerful film from top to bottom and the quality of this Blu-ray seals the deal.

  Review in Video — by Todd Douglass — on May 21, 2010

• Movie Review: MacGruber

  80's action-comedy is back, welcome to the big screen MacGruber!

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on May 21, 2010

Culture

• Stopping the Hunger and Despair in Yemen

  This hunger crisis in Yemen will have a particularly devastating effect on children.

  Opinion in Culture — by William Lambers — on May 21, 2010

• Theatre Review (LA): How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying by Abe Burrows and Frank Loesser at Freud Playhouse

  A lively production of How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, produced by Reprise, stars the Ray Bolger-like Josh Grisetti.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on May 21, 2010

• In Protest of Those Protesting the Preteen “Single Ladies”

  What Disney version of pedophilia is this running around in everyone’s head?

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on May 21, 2010