January 20, 2011 Archive

Books

• Book Review: The Talisman of Elam: Children of Hathor Book One by Jim Mastro

  A surprising discovery and a journey into space, who will win the ancient talisman?

  Review in Books — by Leslie Wright — on Jan 20, 2011

• Book Review: Echoes of Chongqing: Women in Wartime China by Danke Li

  These oral histories are not just worth examining for the historical context, but also as a study of memory itself.

  Review in Books — by Jessica Schneider — on Jan 20, 2011

• Book Review: Heartstone by C. J. Sansom

  Murder and mayhem in Tudor England.

  Review in Books — by Jack Goodstein — on Jan 20, 2011

• Book Review: Not Quite Adults: Why 20-Somethings Are Choosing a Slower Path to Adulthood by Richard Settersten and Barbara E. Ray

  A grim picture for those in their 20s and transitioning to adulthood.

  Review in Books — by Robert Allport — on Jan 20, 2011

Gaming

• Valve Delivers Big on Portal 2 for PS3

  Steamcloud support, cross-platform play, and getting three versions for the price of one are just the beginning.

  News in Gaming — by Mark Buckingham — on Jan 20, 2011

Video

• Blu-ray Review: Gun (2010)

  Chalk up another defeat for intelligence, kids: 50 Cent made another movie.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jan 20, 2011

• In Praise of Older Women

  Michelle Pfeiffer and Paul Rudd are funny and charming in this film by Amy Heckerling you probably never heard of

  Review in Video — by xoxoxoe — on Jan 20, 2011

• TV Review: White Collar - "Burke's Seven"

  It takes a team to get Peter out of the soup, but there is still a mystery to solve.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Jan 20, 2011

• Movie Review: Blue Valentine

  The sleeper hit is an achingly tender look at falling in and out of love

  Review in Video — by TYRONE S REID — on Jan 20, 2011

• TV Review: Hot in Cleveland Season 2 Premiere Sizzles

  Hot in Cleveland came back with tighter and sexier humor, plus Wayne Knight and Mary Tyler Moore!

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Jan 20, 2011

• Movie Review: No Strings Attached (2011)

  Careening from sweet to sour it works far better than it should.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Jan 20, 2011

• TV Review: American Idol Returns, Unfortunately

  Idol Premiere: American Idol's new judging panel was terrible, let everyone through, and no contestant stood out yet.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Jan 20, 2011

• American Idol: New Judges: So Far, So Good!

  American Idol kicks off its 10th season.

  Opinion in Video — by Kirsten Coachman — on Jan 20, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Battlestar Galactica - Season Four

  The fourth and final season of the reimagined Battlestar Galactica finally hits Blu-ray.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 20, 2011

• TV Review: Life Unexpected Ended Unexpectedly

  Life Unexpected ended with mostly happy endings, but I disagree strongly with one choice.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Jan 20, 2011

Sci/Tech

• Video Training Review: Tamara Lackey Combo Pak From Kubota Image Tools

  The Tamara Lackey Style Book will pay for itself in time savings and customer satisfaction over and over again.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Jan 20, 2011

• iPad App Review: TiVo Premiere Companion App Fully Explored

  TiVo released its highly anticipated iPad App. Is this the perfect companion for your TiVo viewing experience?

  Review in Sci/Tech — by David Chan — on Jan 20, 2011

Music

• Music Review: Elvis Presley - Elvis' Golden Records

  The first "best of" of Elvis Presley's career.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jan 20, 2011

• Music Review: Keith Jarrett / Charlie Haden - Jasmine

  This is one of the most appealingly tender albums I have heard in a long time.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Jan 20, 2011

• Music Review: The Stranglers - Black and White (1978)

  The third, and greatest album from Guildford's finest

  Review in Music — by Richey1977 — on Jan 20, 2011

• Funeral Party to Release Their U.S. Debut on March 29

  The Los Angeles-based band is set to release their EP, Live At The BBC later this month.

  News in Music — by Kirsten Coachman — on Jan 20, 2011

• Music Review: Kraftwerk - Tour de France Soundtracks

  A slow burning classic from the pioneers of electro-pop.

  Review in Music — by Richey1977 — on Jan 20, 2011

Sports

• As Gang Green Turns: What a Difference a Week Makes - Jets and Steelers Play Nice?

  There is either something wrong with this picture, or perhaps it is just the silence before the fury.

  Opinion in Sports — by Victor Lana — on Jan 20, 2011

Culture

• From Italy: The Fill the Cup Campaign to End Hunger

  So the next time you see a great pasta dish, think for a minute of the other Italian-based food movement: the Fill the Cup campaign

  Opinion in Culture — by William Lambers — on Jan 20, 2011

• Free Credit Reports Don’t Contain Free Credit Scores

  The big problem is that consumers don’t know how to make sense of their credit reports without relying on that magical three-digit score.

  Opinion in Culture — by Mortgage Tips — on Jan 20, 2011

• Strolling Anew up Avenue Q

  The raunchy-sweet puppet musical steps lively at its new Off Broadway home.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Jan 20, 2011

• Theatre Review (LA): Traces by 7 Fingers at the Ricardo Montalban Theatre

  This multi-disciplinary circus wows audiences in Los Angeles as it tells a story about leaving a trace of human specialness behind.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jan 20, 2011

Politics

• Long-Held Terror Suspects Now to Face Military Tribunals

  Some Guantannamo Bay detainees may soon see mMlitary Tribunals. Three such cased are examined in this article.

  News in Politics — by John Lake — on Jan 20, 2011

• Some Variations Upon the ICC and the Bemba Trial

  Or why we should and must examine the roots of slavery a little more closely.

  Opinion in Politics — by Irvin F. Cohen — on Jan 20, 2011

• Why the Left Attacks Sarah Palin

  Is the left really afraid of Palin, as some Republicans claim? Or is something else going on?

  Opinion in Politics — by Braden — on Jan 20, 2011

• Berkeley City Council Paying For Sex Change Operations Is Ridiculous

  The Berkeley City Council will vote on Feb. 15 on whether or not to give money for city employees to have a sex change.

  Opinion in Politics — by Maddy Pumilia — on Jan 20, 2011

• Sarah Shoots Herself in the Foot — Again

  If Sarah Palin wants to run in 2012, she will have to learn to take direction and moderate her speech.

  Opinion in Politics — by Ian Stevenson — on Jan 20, 2011

• Putting Things in Perspective

  The shooting in Tucson should make all Americans rethink our tragic War on Terror policies.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kenn Jacobine — on Jan 20, 2011

• Assassination and the Second Amendment

  Television has become the dominant news medium, following from the live televised assassination of Lee Harvey Oswald.

  Opinion in Politics — by Tommy Mack — on Jan 20, 2011

• Breaking: Colorado Introduces Arizona SB 1070 Law After MLK Marade, Racial Profiling Feared

  Immigrants and people of color subject to arrest without I.D., Arizona copy cat law could costs millions.

  News in Politics — by Tim Paynter — on Jan 20, 2011