August 20, 2010 Archive

Politics

• The China Syndrome, Take Two

  Mr. May's rosy picture of China coming of age, as per latest article, is not as promising as one could hope for.

  Opinion in Politics — by Roger Nowosielski — on Aug 20, 2010

• Rand Paul Clarifies Position on Drugs

  The Kentucky Senate race gets hotter with some bad reporting and questionable claims.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Aug 20, 2010

• Thank You for Not Smoking (In the Movies)

  The CDC now wants movies with smoking to be rated R.

  Opinion in Politics — by SJ Reidhead — on Aug 20, 2010

• A Few Thoughts On Why Wyclef Jean Should Be President of Haiti

  My personal thoughts on why Wyclef Jean should be elected president of Haiti.

  Opinion in Politics — by Nicole Weaver — on Aug 20, 2010

Music

• In Passing: Bobby Hebb July 26, 1938 - August 3, 2010

  A "Sunny" send-off for sixties hitmaker Bobby Hebb.

  News in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 20, 2010

• American Tyler? Say It Aint' So Steve

  So this is what Steven meant by "Brand Tyler," then?

  Opinion in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Aug 20, 2010

• Music Review: Various Artists - This is the Blues Volumes 3 & 4

  “...a plaintive cry of soulful desperation.”

  Review in Music — by FCEtier — on Aug 20, 2010

• Music Review: Chimaira - Coming Alive (CD Only)

  The CD of this three-disc set collects a raucous and aggressive live show.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 20, 2010

• Music Review: Unitopia - Artificial

  Just what the prog gods ordered.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Aug 20, 2010

• Outside Lands Festival 2010: A Recap

  A recap of Outside Lands Festival 2011 held in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Aug 20, 2010

• Music Review: George Harrison - Somewhere In England

  George Harrison: Chapter 10.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 20, 2010

• Vic Rattlehead Appears Onstage with Megadeth

  The mascot takes to the stage.

  News in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 20, 2010

• Interview: Crystal Bowersox from American Idol

  Catching up with Crystal Bowersox while on the road with the American Idol Live tour.

  Interview in Music — by Kirsten Coachman — on Aug 20, 2010

• Music Review: Kristy - My Romance

  Kristy has knowledge of classic jazz history but no original songs of her own.

  Review in Music — by Michael Pascua — on Aug 20, 2010

Video

• Gay Trumps Straight According To Victoria Stilwell

  Victoria said gays are better dog owners and I'm hurt and offended. Her opinion mattered to me.

  Opinion in Video — by Ruthie — on Aug 20, 2010

• Kari Byron's Head Rush Brings the Fun to Science and Math

  New daily Science Channel show starring MythBusters star seeks to entertain and educate.

  Interview in Video — by Eric Olsen — on Aug 20, 2010

• Summer Television: Mad Men and Rubicon

  AMC's original series stand-out among the rest.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 20, 2010

• Movie Review: Inception

  Does Christopher Nolan have the Midas touch?

  Review in Video — by Braden — on Aug 20, 2010

• Mike & Molly & More Fat Jokes

  CBS's attempt to play to a "new audience" may wind up offending them instead.

  Opinion in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 20, 2010

• DVD Review: Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg

  Gertrude Berg and Molly Goldberg were two very different people, but most remember them as one.

  Review in Video — by Miss Bob Etier — on Aug 20, 2010

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Vampires Suck, Lottery Ticket, Nanny McPhee Returns, Piranha 3D, The Switch

  Plenty of new movies, but nothing particularly special.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 20, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Date Night (2010)

  Relentlessly bland comedy.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Aug 20, 2010

• DVD Review: Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed... and More Children’s Stories

  Scholastic Storybook Treasures combines a beloved nursery rhyme with American Sign Language on a delightful new DVD.

  Review in Video — by Miss Bob Etier — on Aug 20, 2010

Culture

• Shame On You, Douglas Perlitz

  Colorado man confesses to sexually abusing impoverished Haitian boys.

  Opinion in Culture — by Nicole Weaver — on Aug 20, 2010

• Theater Review (NYC): The Maid of Orleans by Friedrich Schiller at Fringe

  Fine operatic singing fails to rescue this bumpy production of Schiller's tale of Joan of Arc.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Aug 20, 2010

• School Feeding Tackles Hunger, Poverty, and Drought in Kenya

  A key counter attack used by WFP against drought, poverty and high food prices: School Feeding

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on Aug 20, 2010

• Frankenstein Is Not the Monster!

  I want to set the record straight: the monster is not Frankenstein; the doctor who created the monster is!

  Opinion in Culture — by Victor Lana — on Aug 20, 2010

Books

• Book Review: Sensitivity 101 for the Heterosexual Male: Lessons Learned from the Fairer Sex by Philip Nork

  Men that need the advice and suggestions he offers are likely to be the arrogant macho sons-of-bitches that wouldn’t consider changing their insensitive behavior.

  Review in Books — by FCEtier — on Aug 20, 2010

• Book Review: Doing Both: How Cisco Captures Today's Profit and Drives Tomorrow's Growth by Inder Sidhu

  Profound lessons on the strategy formulation and global execution of Cisco - a world leader in the high technology industry.

  Review in Books — by Sadagopan S — on Aug 20, 2010

Tastes

• The Diverse Tastes of the British

  A look at how British food tastes have changed over the years.

  Opinion in Tastes — by A British Patriot — on Aug 20, 2010