February 3, 2011 Archive

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: Topaz Labs InFocus

  Do you want to make your pictures sharp?

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Feb 03, 2011

• Beauty Flowing From Wellness Continues

  Beauty flowing from wellness continues at Sundara Spa.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by spa2docs — on Feb 03, 2011

• The Injectable Revolution

  Baby Boomers are turning to anti-aging procedures like cosmetic injections to maintain a youthful image.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Rachael Pontillo — on Feb 03, 2011

• Chrome OS Notebook Cr-48 Review: Thoughts for Education Deployments

  A first look and review of the beta notebook from Google. Also, thoughts on the Cr-48's potential impact on education.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by David Chan — on Feb 03, 2011

Video

• TV Review House, M.D. - "Family Practice"

  Family dynamics are put under House, M.D.'s microscope in Monday's new episode "Family Practice"

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Feb 03, 2011

• TV Review: White Collar - "What Happens in Burma"

  Neal and Peter help out a diplomat, but that isn't the biggest bombshell out there.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Feb 03, 2011

Books

• Book Review: Letter of His Orders by Talbot Mundy

  Mundy writes addictive prose that appeals to lovers of fine literature.

  Review in Books — by FCEtier — on Feb 03, 2011

• Book Review: Secret Tuscany by Carlo Caselli

  Toss your traditional guidebooks, and learn the secrets of Tuscany from a local writer to take your travels beyond the ordinary.

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Feb 03, 2011

• Graphic Book Review: Stolen Hearts: The Love of Eros and Psyche by Ryan Foley, Illustrated by Sankha Banerjee

  An object lesson on the power of love to overcome all obstacles, illustrated for young adults.

  Review in Books — by Jack Goodstein — on Feb 03, 2011

• An Interview with Jo Scott-Coe, Author of Teacher at Point Blank: Confronting Sexuality, Violence, and Secrets in a Suburban School

  Insights into education from someone fresh from the trenches.

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Feb 03, 2011

• Book Review: Small is Still Beautiful by Joseph Pearce

  Densely packed with great insights, Small is Still Beautiful is a summary of the ideas of environmentalist economist and philosopher E.F. Schumacher.

  Review in Books — by scienceinproducts — on Feb 03, 2011

• Book Review: We, The Drowned by Carsten Jensen

  A spellbinding, award-winning fictional book spanning 100 years in the lives of the inhabitants of a small Danish coastal town.

  Review in Books — by ManOfLaBook.com — on Feb 03, 2011

• Book Review: Atlanta: Hip-Hop and the South by Michael Schmelling and Kelefa Sanneh

  A remarkable hip-hop marriage of photojournalism, music, and art.

  Review in Books — by Pat Padua — on Feb 03, 2011

• Book Review: The Constant Economy: How to Build a Stable Society by Zac Goldsmith

  With less an emphasis on economic philosophy, Goldsmith supports his point that there needs to be a fundamental change in how our economy runs.

  Review in Books — by scienceinproducts — on Feb 03, 2011

Culture

• It’s a Big Deal that It’s a Small World

  The song we loved in kindergarten is no longer just a Disney song, but a statement: it is a small, small world.

  Opinion in Culture — by Sheri Koones — on Feb 03, 2011

• Cabaret Review (LA): Perfect Harmony: The Songs of Jerry Herman with Jason Graae

  Jason Graae honored Jerry Herman on the ocassion of his 80th birthday with a concert dedicated to Herman at Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Feb 03, 2011

• Are Children Necessary?

  Why do many parents insist that having children is indispensable to human fulfillment, when it clearly isn't?

  Opinion in Culture — by Piper Hoffman — on Feb 03, 2011

• Is Life Insurance a Good Idea for Everyone?

  Know before you purchase!

  Opinion in Culture — by Mortgage Tips — on Feb 03, 2011

Politics

• Egypt: Lack of a Living Wage Called for Desperate Measures

  The riots in Northern Africa are fueled by people's desire to have normal lives and escape from poverty.

  Opinion in Politics — by Birgit Nazarian — on Feb 03, 2011

• A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to My Ire

  Having a geek for a governor means having an email address to send my poison-tipped letters to.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joanne Huspek — on Feb 03, 2011

• Egypt Without Mubarak -– What Lies Ahead?

  What will the future bring without longtime ally of the West, Hosni Mubarak?

  Opinion in Politics — by Ian Stevenson — on Feb 03, 2011

• West Relinquishes Mubarak!

  Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is on the brink of losing power only because the imperialist west lost confidence in him.

  Opinion in Politics — by Sekhar — on Feb 03, 2011

• Satire: Democrats, Republicans Play Musical Chairs for Ratings Boost

  And draw inspiration from professional wrestling.

  Satire in Politics — by scienceinproducts — on Feb 03, 2011

Music

• In Passing: John Barry (1933-2011)

  Five time Oscar winner John Barry passes away at age 77.

  News in Music — by David Bowling — on Feb 03, 2011

• Music Review: Roger Hodgson - Classics Live

  Live performances of Supertramp singer's greatest hits.

  Review in Music — by Jack Goodstein — on Feb 03, 2011

• Music Review: Randy Ellefson - Serenade Of Strings and The Lost Art

  Guitarist Randy Ellefson returns with not one but two new albums.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Feb 03, 2011

• Music Review : Glee Cast - “The Sue Sylvester Bowl Shuffle”

  Glee returns with music from Michael Jackson, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Lady Antebellum, and Destiny’s Child.

  Review in Music — by Kirsten Coachman — on Feb 03, 2011

Gaming

• XBox 360 DLC Review: Fallout: New Vegas - Dead Money

  New Vegas gets its first DLC. Should you pay to play or take your money and run?

  Review in Gaming — by Garon Cockrell — on Feb 03, 2011

• iPhone Game Review: Hysteria Project 2

  It may be full motion video, but it's not necessarily an enjoyable experience.

  Review in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Feb 03, 2011

Sports

• SEC 2011 Recruiting Report

  A look at the latest haul of players to be starting at SEC schools on a Saturday soon.

  Opinion in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Feb 03, 2011