December 18, 2010 Archive

Politics

• Is Germany's Security Protected in Afghanistan?

  Germany's Foreign Minister has invented a strange defense policy for his country during his visit to Afghanistan.

  Opinion in Politics — by Sekhar — on Dec 18, 2010

• Marley For President!

  There is too much of a pattern here to believe any longer that Democratic failures are purely coincidental.

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Dec 18, 2010

• Updated: Don't Ask Don't Tell Repeal Passes Senate 65 to 31

  DADT moves to its final vote, while the DREAM Act fails.

  News in Politics — by Barbara Barnett — on Dec 18, 2010

Music

• Captain Beefheart: 1941 - 2010

  RIP Don Van Vliet - a.k.a. Captain Beefheart: 1941-2010.

  Opinion in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Dec 18, 2010

• I Hear Sparks: Lauren Hooker - Life of the Music

  Lauren Hooker is a rarity in music: a true seeker.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Dec 18, 2010

• Music Review: The Teardrop Explodes - Kilimanjaro: Deluxe Edition

  Kilimanjaro is a brilliant record, and no fan of post—punk, neo—psychedelic British music should be without it.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Dec 18, 2010

• Singer Robin Rogers Passes At Age 55

  Award-winning singer passes at age 55...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Dec 18, 2010

Gaming

• Xbox Live Indie Game Review: Crossfire 2

  Another success from indie developer Radiangames... but the first one was better.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Dec 18, 2010

Books

• Book Review: Disciple of the Dog by R. Scott Bakker

  A modern-day Marlowe makes his debut.

  Review in Books — by J.J.S. Boyce — on Dec 18, 2010

• Manga Review: Summoner Girl - Volume One by Hiroshi Kubota

  An engaging new entry in the magical girl sub-genre.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Dec 18, 2010

• Book Review: Surprised by Worship: Discovering the Presence of God Where You Least Expect It by Travis Cotrell

  How the daring choice to Praising God even in the face of uncertainties often leads to a Miraculous experience!

  Review in Books — by HouseofRefuge — on Dec 18, 2010

• Book Review: Caring Lessons: A Nursing Professor’s Journey of Faith and Self by Lois Hoitenga Roelofs

  With humor and contagious energy, this journey through a nursing career offers a wake-up call for us to act on our desires.

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Dec 18, 2010

• Book Review: Songwriting for Dummies by J. Peterik, D. Austin, and Cathy Lynn

  Songwriting made easy, for those willing to walk the walk.

  Review in Books — by HouseofRefuge — on Dec 18, 2010

Video

• Movie Review: You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger

  Woody Allen's latest is everything you'd expect and no surprises. It's the same old song, but if you like the tune then you'll still want to sing along.

  Review in Video — by Jon Judy — on Dec 18, 2010