August 31, 2010 Archive

Politics

• A Suggestion for My Fellow Liberals - Let's Play Nice with the Conservatives!

  There are no guns on BC Politics - here we're free from the Second Amendment. So let's learn the Art of Diplomacy!

  Opinion in Politics — by Glenn Contrarian — on Aug 31, 2010

• Danger Ahead: Populism, False Prophets, Cult Worship and the "Second American Revolution"

  "We the People" have returned to "take our country back" with the help of our Spiritual Leader, Glenn Beck.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joseph F. Cotto — on Aug 31, 2010

• Brother Beck's Traveling Salvation Show

  Glenn Beck's tent revival at the Lincoln Memorial was truly memorable.

  Opinion in Politics — by dharma55 — on Aug 31, 2010

Music

• DVD Review: Slayer - Live Intrusion

  Slayer live. What else do you need to know?

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 31, 2010

• Music Review: Dr. John - Tribal

  An album of encouragement, caution, and spirituality, topped off with some woman-done-left-me down south blues.

  Review in Music — by AudioDog — on Aug 31, 2010

• Music Review: Papa Roach - Time for Annihilation...On the Record and On the Road

  On the latest hard-driving addition to their catalog Papa Roach explores the past, and faces down demons.

  Review in Music — by A Geek Girl — on Aug 31, 2010

• New Music Tuesday: Jenny & Johnny, Heart, Goo Goo Dolls, Phil Selway, Miles Davis

  New album releases for August 31, 2010

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 31, 2010

Sports

• SEC Football Week 1 Breakdown: Mark Ingram's Injury Won't Slow Alabama; Will UNC Field A Team To Play LSU?

  It's time to kickoff a new season of SEC Football!

  Opinion in Sports — by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 31, 2010

• Orser/Kim Split: And the Ice Thickens....

  Although few details have emerged about the recent split between Olympic Gold Medalist Kim Yu-Na and her coach, Brian Orser, The Olympic Fanatic offers an opinion on the split, particularly Orser.

  Opinion in Sports — by olympicfanatic — on Aug 31, 2010

• Manny Joins Ozzie Guillen in Chi-Town: Good Luck With That

  Manny Ramirez, via a waiver claim, goes back to the American League to help push a team to the playoffs. But he will not have much impact.

  Opinion in Sports — by Charlie Doherty — on Aug 31, 2010

Video

• DVD Review: The 4 Complete Ed Sullivan Shows Starring the Beatles

  “I saw the Liston-Clay fight. This was a stinker of all time. I swear the Beatles could beat the two of ’em! No kidding!” — Ed Sullivan

  Review in Video — by Miss Bob Etier — on Aug 31, 2010

• DVD Review: Water Wars - When Drought, Flood and Greed Collide

  The struggle with water and for water is the next big global crisis.

  Review in Video — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Aug 31, 2010

• DVD Review: The Simpsons – The Thirteenth Season

  “If we start conserving, the environmentalists win.” — Homer Simpson

  Review in Video — by Miss Bob Etier — on Aug 31, 2010

• DVD Review: Bill Withers: Still Me

  Bill Withers had a few major hits in the '70s, and then practically dropped out of sight. Still Bill will make you want to dig out those old records and maybe buy a few new ones.

  Review in Video — by Pat Padua — on Aug 31, 2010

• DVD Review: Hunter S. Thompson - His Final Hours

  “Absolute truth is a very rare and dangerous commodity in the context of professional journalism." — Hunter S. Thompson

  Review in Video — by Miss Bob Etier — on Aug 31, 2010

• Screen Time 8/31/10 - The Emmys and More!

  Tonight we talked about the Emmys and so much more!

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 31, 2010

• DVD Review: Numb3rs: The Final Season

  Numb3rs ends with a satisfying season.

  Review in Video — by Amanda — on Aug 31, 2010

• DVD Review: The 4 Complete Ed Sullivan Shows Starring The Beatles

  A historically significant must-own for Beatles fans.

  Review in Video — by The Other Chad — on Aug 31, 2010

• Movie Review: Tooth Fairy

  Tooth Fairy is a wholesome, hilarious, movie the entire family can enjoy.

  Review in Video — by MommyBKnowsBest — on Aug 31, 2010

• DVD Review: Agatha Christie's Marple: Series 5

  Julia McKenzie returns again as Miss Marple, and does a much better job this time.

  Review in Video — by Anna Creech — on Aug 31, 2010

• DVD Review: Batman: The Brave and the Bold - Season One, Part One

  A nice edition to your Batman collection.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Aug 31, 2010

Books

• Book Review: Hand Wash Cold by Karen Maezen Miller

  Karen Maezen Miller woke up at 35 and realized that she hadn't had a life. She'd had lots of things.. .but what she didn't have was laundry.

  Review in Books — by ericaogrady — on Aug 31, 2010

• An Interview with Sara Paretsky, Author of Body Work

  Sara Paretsky keeps cranking out fascinating thrillers about her protagonist, V.I. Warshawki.

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Aug 31, 2010

• Book Review: The Golden Pathway by Donna McDine

  For every evil deed committed, there is always many individuals willing to make a wrong right

  Review in Books — by Nicole Weaver — on Aug 31, 2010

• Book Review: The Last Matryoshka by Joyce Yarrow

  “Carefully I pulled off the judge’s head... “ “I know I should have put this in plastic as soon as it arrived,” said Nikolai.

  Review in Books — by FCEtier — on Aug 31, 2010

Culture

• Is Paris Hilton a Victim in Her Latest Arrest?

  Paris Hilton’s Lawyers: ‘Don’t Rush to Judgment’

  Opinion in Culture — by Anne Smith — on Aug 31, 2010

• Support Small Farms from USA to Haiti and Pakistan

  When the small farmer prospers, communities, children and others do as well.

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on Aug 31, 2010

• A River Affair

  A mesmerized traveler finds himself pulled to three sister rivers - Ganga, Yamuna and Chambal.

  Opinion in Culture — by Atul Sabharwal — on Aug 31, 2010

• Don't Call Me Crazy!

  Breaking down the walls and stereotypes that lead us so-called "mental patients" to be labeled as crazy.

  Opinion in Culture — by AnxiousKaley — on Aug 31, 2010

• Marketing Multipliers: Connecting With the Connectors (Part 2)

  Marketing Multipliers: Where to find them online

  Opinion in Culture — by Randall Radic — on Aug 31, 2010

• Ken Featherston Posters for the Armadillo

  Old posters bring back some of the spirit of the Armadillo World Headquarters.

  Review in Culture — by Dave Nalle — on Aug 31, 2010

Tastes

• My Vegan Life

  Have you heard all the buzz about veganism lately? Do you wonder what that means? How to pronounce it?

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marly McMillen — on Aug 31, 2010

Gaming

• Konami's Gamers' Day: Karaoke Revolution: Glee

  Karaoke Revolution goes Glee and we've seen it but not sung it.

  News in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 31, 2010