December 13, 2010 Archive

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: DxO Optics Pro 6.5 From DxO Labs

  Do you want to push the limits of your camera?

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Dec 13, 2010

• What You Drink Impacts Your Diet, Part Eight: Juice (Fruit and Vegetable)

  "Should I have a V8" or any commercial fruit juice or veggie drink? It all depends.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Christine Lakatos — on Dec 13, 2010

• Holiday Tech Gadgets Gift Guide — Five Not So Obvious Suggestions

  Looking for something less obvious for your tech loving gadget friend? Check out these five suggestions for the holiday season.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by David Chan — on Dec 13, 2010

Music

• Music Review: Christmas With the Rat Pack

  Christmas With the Rat Pack is a fine collection of Christmas songs from three of the smoothest crooners.

  Review in Music — by Evan Mauser — on Dec 13, 2010

• Music Review: T.I. – No Mercy

  The latest album from embattled rapper T.I. doesn't deliver enough to persuade or satisfy

  Review in Music — by TYRONE S REID — on Dec 13, 2010

• Music Review: Burlesque - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

  Christina Aguilera is in great voice, especially on several bluesy cover tunes; Cher chimes in on a pair of songs.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Dec 13, 2010

• Music Review: Stevie Nicks - The Wild Heart

  Solo Fleetwood Mac: Chapter 4.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Dec 13, 2010

• Music Review: Stephen Micus - Bold As Light

  If ever one is in the mood for music that calms the soul, yet makes you think - Bold As Light is it.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Dec 13, 2010

• Buddy Guy and Edent Brent Continue Hold Atop Blues Radio Charts

  The top names remain the same but Lucky Peterson is on the move and James Kinds is starting to gain ground as well...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Dec 13, 2010

Politics

• In Search of a Real Christian Conservative: Religious Bigotry Descends Upon Texas House Speaker Race

  The worst element in the political process rears its head deep in the heart of Texas.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joseph F. Cotto — on Dec 13, 2010

• KORUS: Good for South Korea, but Who Else?

  The KORUS trade pact is good for S. Korea, but who else benefits?

  Opinion in Politics — by Ian Stevenson — on Dec 13, 2010

• US Paranoia Irks Indian Government

  The treatment of Indian envoys at US airports attracts strong condemnation.

  News in Politics — by Sekhar — on Dec 13, 2010

• The Secret Side of Dianne Feinstein

  Can we censure the entire state of California. If not, why not?

  News in Politics — by panc — on Dec 13, 2010

• The End of Obamacare

  A court in Virginia has struck down Obamacare's central provision.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Dec 13, 2010

• I Pledge Allegiance to Me Me Me and Forget About You You YOU!

  We are fighting for the conscience of America. Our personal greed and fear destroy us.

  Opinion in Politics — by Tim Paynter — on Dec 13, 2010

• Can WikiLeaks Destroy America?

  Pat Buchanan asserts that WikiLeaks will be the undoing of American dominance, but is that true?

  Opinion in Politics — by healeyb — on Dec 13, 2010

Books

• Book Review: Real World Instrumentation with Python by J.M. Hughes

  Learn how to use Python in the world of instrumentation and electronics!

  Review in Books — by Kim Crawley — on Dec 13, 2010

• Book Review: Photography For The Web by Paul Duncanson

  Do you want to go beyond automatic modes with your camera?

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Dec 13, 2010

• Book Review: Feisengrad by Aaron Richard Golub

  A book about a society run by baseball umpires and yet they never mention the three strikes rule.

  Review in Books — by Scott Varnham — on Dec 13, 2010

• Book Review: The Book Of Symbols: Reflections On Archetypal Images by Archive for Research in Archetypal Symbolism (ARAS)

  An invaluable research book on the topic of symbols in our history.

  Review in Books — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Dec 13, 2010

• Book Review: Jack Canfield's Key to Living the Law of Attraction: A Simple Guide to Creating the Life of Your Dreams with D.D. Watkins

  For those who are ready to live the Law of Attraction...

  Review in Books — by Jinger Jarrett — on Dec 13, 2010

Video

• DVD Review: Despicable Me

  Has its moments, but not all that great.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 13, 2010

• DVD Review: Cher: The Film Collection

  Buy the collection if you don’t already own the films, and give away Good Times and Chastity as white elephant gifts.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Dec 13, 2010

• Ballet Drama Black Swan Leads Critics' Choice Nominations

  With a record 12 bids, 'Black Swan' takes the lion's share of nominations for Critics' Choice Awards

  News in Video — by TYRONE S REID — on Dec 13, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Micmacs

  Jean-Pierre Jeunet proves his talents yet again with this wonderful film.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Dec 13, 2010

• Movie Review: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Pretty Visuals and Floppy-haired Heroes

  It's pretty and it's grand, but they could have spent a few bucks on the script too...

  Review in Video — by Mule — on Dec 13, 2010

• TV Review: The Good Guys Ends First (Only?) Season

  The Good Guys was fun, but if it gets a second season, that fun will grow stale.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Dec 13, 2010

• DVD Review: Generator Rex Volume 1

  The new series from the creators of Ben 10 has been a hit with teen/tween boys.

  Review in Video — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Dec 13, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Superman / Shazam! - The Return of Black Adam

  Reminds me of grabbing a handful of different comics and sitting down to read them.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Dec 13, 2010

Gaming

• What's New on the Wii/DSi Shop Channel for December 13, 2010

  Guide a line through a crazy world and make some amazing beats!

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Dec 13, 2010

Sports

• A Runner’s Diary: A Race In Brooklyn

  Santa, Reindeer and Elves in Brooklyn...

  Opinion in Sports — by Hilary Topper — on Dec 13, 2010

Culture

• In the Center of it All: The WikiLeaks Debate

  WikiLeaks isn't the Antichrist, but it's also not quite in the right. Here's why.

  Opinion in Culture — by Casey Michel — on Dec 13, 2010

• Dancing into My Heart

  How a ballet can change one person's life.

  Opinion in Culture — by Laurel Savannah — on Dec 13, 2010

• Theatre Review (LA): Santaland Diaries by David Sedaris at the Stella Adler Theatre

  Back by popular demand, Nicholas Brendon (of Buffy the Vampire Slayer) returns as Crumpet the Elf.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Dec 13, 2010