October 19, 2010 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Ratification: The People Debate the Constitution, 1787-1788 by Pauline Maier

  Champions of the Constitution as well as its harshest critics combined efforts to produce the crucial document of our national government.

  Review in Books — by FCEtier — on Oct 19, 2010

• Book Review: Barnaby Grimes: Curse of the Night Wolf by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell

  Tick-Tock lad Barnaby Grimes leads a dangerous life flitting across the city rooftops delivering messages.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Oct 19, 2010

• Book Review: Obama's Wars by Bob Woodward

  Bob Woodward reveals the fight that goes on between President and his advisers before escalation of Afghan war.

  Review in Books — by Lynn Voedisch — on Oct 19, 2010

• Book Review: Strange Angels: Betrayals by Lili St. Crow

  Dru Anderson slays vampires and learns more about her mysterious past just to stay alive.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Oct 19, 2010

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: Topaz Labs Plug-In Bundle, Part II

  Do you want to make your pictures pop?

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Oct 19, 2010

• Tech Review: HeatShift Laptop Cooler

  A tech solution to tingly thighs, with no noise, no power cord, no loud fan.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Helen Gallagher — on Oct 19, 2010

• Product Review: Earloomz Bluetooth Headset

  It's a great looking headset, but is it a great functioning one?

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 19, 2010

Video

• DVD Review: Colin

  Can an effectively frightening zombie film be made for $75? Apparently—yes!

  Review in Video — by Miss Bob Etier — on Oct 19, 2010

• DVD Review: Families of Afghanistan and Families of Kenya

  Journey into the lives of children in other countries.

  Review in Video — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Oct 19, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Breathless (1960) - The Criterion Collection

  A wondrous film that may make you reevaluate what you know about movies.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Oct 19, 2010

• TV Review: Brothers & Sisters

  Brothers & Sisters is taking quite a bit of adjustment, but it can still do well.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Oct 19, 2010

• DVD Review: Monster A-Go Go

  “We have a radio-active something or-other, ten-foot-tall, 400 pounds…” scientist describing “monster” that no one has actually seen.

  Review in Video — by Miss Bob Etier — on Oct 19, 2010

• DVD Review: Films From Home Movie Day - Vol. 1 - Living Room Cinema

  Living Room Cinema is an crucial artifact of amateur filmmaking. Don’t throw away your originals!

  Review in Video — by Pat Padua — on Oct 19, 2010

• DVD Review: Thundarr the Barbarian

  Aaah, the memories of Saturday morning's past.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 19, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: The Exorcist (Extended Director's Cut & Original Theatrical Version)

  The horror classic is a Blu-ray must.

  Review in Video — by Sherry Lipp — on Oct 19, 2010

• TV Review Dexter: "Beauty and the Beast"

  Complications arrives after Dexter saves the life of Boyd Fowler's final victim.

  Review in Video — by Mindy Peterman — on Oct 19, 2010

• InHouse: "Unplanned Parenthood"

  This week's InHouse app focuses on "Unplanned Parenthood".

  Review in Video — by Mindy Peterman — on Oct 19, 2010

• TV Review: Mad Men's "Tomorrowland" Packs Some Surprises

  Mad Men tossed us for a couple of loops in its great season finale.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Oct 19, 2010

• TV Review: House, M.D. - "Unplanned Parenthood"

  Jennifer Grey guest stars as the mother of a dying newborn, while House and Wilson babysit in "Unplanned Parenthood"

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Oct 19, 2010

• Movie Review: Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky Tries to Revive 'La Petite Mort'

  After the wife departs, things fall apart. Igor and Coco indulge in separation rather than fornication.

  Review in Video — by Heloise — on Oct 19, 2010

Politics

• Failure To Vote Should Never Be An Option

  Cowardly TV ad tells Nevada Latinos 'don't vote'

  Opinion in Politics — by Scott Nance — on Oct 19, 2010

• Don't Ask Don't Tell No Longer in Effect - For Now

  Don't Ask Don't tell is a thing of the past--for now.

  News in Politics — by Barbara Barnett — on Oct 19, 2010

• A Sad Optimist Cries Yet Again: A Pox on all Your Houses

  Amidst the fear, the anger, the apprehension, we can take heart that our politicians are blithering idiots — as are we.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Schannon — on Oct 19, 2010

• German Chancellor Wants Nationalization of Jobs and Globalization of Resources

  The recent rise in concern for immigration in European countries is nothing but a cover-up for the effects of the European austerity measures.

  Opinion in Politics — by Sekhar — on Oct 19, 2010

• The Virtue of Selfishness: Using Reason to Realize One's Full Potential

  Please refrain from throwing the rotten tomatoes until you have read the article. Thanks.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joseph F. Cotto — on Oct 19, 2010

• A Pox On Both Of Their Mansions

  Trying to steal even more from your employer than you already do, you worthless scum?

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Oct 19, 2010

• A Bowl a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

  Medical Marijuana in the U.S. should be made legal.

  Opinion in Politics — by Darren File — on Oct 19, 2010

Culture

• A Report from the First "Women, Leadership, Faith” Conference

  A black woman multi-millionaire and a Navajo chief’s great-great-granddaughter speaking at a conference in Nashville on leadership and faith? This I had to see!

  News in Culture — by Genma Holmes — on Oct 19, 2010

• "I Love My Hair" Sesame Street Muppet Sends a Powerful Message to Young Girls

  Joey Mazzarino of Sesame Street wrote the song to help his adopted daughter celebrate herself.

  News in Culture — by aidyspoetry — on Oct 19, 2010

• Halloween Wishes DO Come True!

  Halloween still chokes me up.

  Opinion in Culture — by James A. Gardner — on Oct 19, 2010

• Food and Hope for Street Children in Afghanistan

  One thing there should be no debate on is the importance of food for education for Afghan children.

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on Oct 19, 2010

• For College Students and Professionals: A Survival Guide for the Scatterbrained

  Here's three tips to help you organize your busy life.

  Opinion in Culture — by Darren File — on Oct 19, 2010

Tastes

• How To Bake Delicious Cupcakes

  If you're wondering what to make for a sweet holiday treat, then this is a must-read!

  Opinion in Tastes — by Yvonne Oberly — on Oct 19, 2010

• Water in India: Critical to Future Development

  This fast-growing economy is still failing to provide this basic amenity for its people.

  Opinion in Tastes — by meenas17 — on Oct 19, 2010

Music

• Music Review: Five Recent Original Jazz Classics Remasters

  Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Bill Evans, Vince Guaraldi, Wes Montgomery - all sounding great on these reissued classics.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Oct 19, 2010

• Music Review: The Church - Deep in the Shallows (The Classic Singles Collection)

  Veteran Aussie guitar pop band releases 34-song, 28-year retrospective.

  Review in Music — by Hazy Dave — on Oct 19, 2010

• Music Review: Ray Charles - Rare Genius: The Undiscovered Masters

  Fresh from the vault, these previously unheard tracks will thrill fans.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Oct 19, 2010

• Music Review: Faun Fables - Light Of A Vaster Dark

  The Faun Fables create a new album for the mind and soul.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Oct 19, 2010

• New Music Tuesday - 10/19/10: Dylan, Sugarland, Bonamassa, Elton John & Leon Russell, The Beatles

  Santa's sleigh gets heavier each week we get closer to Christmas...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Oct 19, 2010

Sports

• New England's OT Win vs. Ravens May Come with a Price

  Even for this New England Patriots fan, there would be no problem if safety Brandon Meriweather got suspended for his dangerous hit last Sunday.

  Opinion in Sports — by Charlie Doherty — on Oct 19, 2010