March 15, 2011 Archive

Politics

• Tokyo Governor Deems Disaster Divine Punishment; Then Apologizes

  A review of current Japanese government, religion, and a look at Tokyo Governors suggestion of "divine punishment."

  Opinion in Politics — by John Lake — on Mar 15, 2011

• Wisconsin: A Lesson of Democracy in Action

  Or, Was Madison Really Just an Object Lesson in Union and Liberal-Progressive Thugocracy

  Opinion in Politics — by Irvin F. Cohen — on Mar 15, 2011

• Chinese Propaganda Tries to Save an Apprehensive Regime

  Despite economic achievements and propaganda, when the popular anger in China will explode is only a question of time.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dileep Yogi — on Mar 15, 2011

Books

• Book Review: The Key of One by Robbie Gennet

  A fun and fast way to start learning how to play piano or keyboard.

  Review in Books — by The Other Chad — on Mar 15, 2011

• Book Review: The Crippled God by Steven Erikson

  Not only a fitting conclusion, it takes the series to an even higher level than you would have thought possible.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Mar 15, 2011

• Book Review: The Ultimate Guitar Tone Handbook by Bobby Owsinski and Rich Tozzoli

  For those interested in finding their personal “perfect” sound on guitar, The Ultimate Guitar Tone Handbook offers an invaluable resource.

  Review in Books — by Greg Barbrick — on Mar 15, 2011

• The Early Word: New Books for the Week of March 14, 2011

  Featured: Anne Roiphe; Plus: Rawhide 'Reagan' Down, Ed Breslin, Sammy 'I Can't Pay 26.99' Hagar, Jay-Z, Politics and Pasta, America Aflame; James Patterson, Vampire Series Entry du Jour...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Mar 15, 2011

Video

• American Idol: Top 12 Standings

  Idol Wired ranks the Top 12 American Idol contestants based on what they’ve done in the competition so far.

  Opinion in Video — by Kirsten Coachman — on Mar 15, 2011

• An Epiphany and Rocky the Flying Squirrel

  They see only a reflection in the water from a side show mirror

  Opinion in Video — by LeoOfMars — on Mar 15, 2011

• DVD review: Scooby-Doo! Mystery Inc. Season 1 Volume 1

  Scooby Doo! Mystery Inc. Season 1 Volume 1 offers newer smarter characters with same classic look.

  News in Video — by mmmyatt — on Mar 15, 2011

• House, M.D.: Finding House's Humanity in "Out of the Chute"

  House hits rock bottom in House, M.D.'s "Out of the Chute."

  Opinion in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Mar 15, 2011

• Movie Review: Rango

  The "Lizard with No Name" finds his identity in the West

  Review in Video — by xoxoxoe — on Mar 15, 2011

• TV Open Thread: Lisa Rinna Thrown Under Bus in Celebrity Apprentice Season 4

  Lisa Rinna fights the weight of the bus as the men struggle to keep Gary Busey focused.

  Review in Video — by Cheryl Snyder Taragin — on Mar 15, 2011

• DVD Review: Scooby-Doo! Mystery Inc., Season One, Volume 1

  Avoid Scooby-Doo! Mystery Inc. if you dare!

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Mar 15, 2011

• TV Review: Chuck - "Chuck Versus the A-Team"

  The supporting characters on Chuck have some growth, and how about that new Intersect project?

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Mar 15, 2011

• Normalizing “The Other”: The Case of Little Mosque on the Prairie

  Little Mosque on the Prairie is brilliant in its simplicity.

  Opinion in Video — by Sahar — on Mar 15, 2011

Music

• Music Review: Ray Charles - Live in Concert

  Ray Charles live in concert, 1964.

  Review in Music — by Jack Goodstein — on Mar 15, 2011

• Music Review: Neil Diamond - The Bang Sessions 1966-1968

  Consider this set Exhibit One as to why Diamond has long-since belonged in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Mar 15, 2011

• Music Review: Stan Getz & Cal Tjader - Stan Getz/Cal Tjader Sextet

  Calm, cool, and collected jazz from two influential masters.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Mar 15, 2011

• SXSW 2011 Preview

  SXSW 2011 kicks off tomorrow in Austin, Texas! Heading to the show? Watching from home? Here's a preview to get you ready to rock.

  News in Music — by Chris Catania — on Mar 15, 2011

• Willow Smith and the Whip

  This music is not suitable for parents.

  Opinion in Music — by Jennifer O. — on Mar 15, 2011

• Checking out the Childish Gambino

  Searching for new music leads me to listen to... an actor? Yes. Yes, it does.

  Opinion in Music — by Michael Jones — on Mar 15, 2011

• Music Review: Ancient Astronauts - Into Bass and Time

  Hard hip-hop, funky breakbeats, dub reggae, and late night smokers' trip-hop, Into Bass and Time brings it all.

  Review in Music — by Earl G. Lundquist — on Mar 15, 2011

• Music Review: Noah and the Whale - Last Night on Earth

  Noah and the Whale deliver music and stories for rising against life's challenges.

  Review in Music — by musicspectrum — on Mar 15, 2011

Sci/Tech

• Software Review - Silver Efex Pro 2 - From Nik Software

  Silver Efex Pro 2 is a great addition to the photographer's tool box, enabling fast and flexible processing of black and white images.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Mar 15, 2011

Culture

• Average Consumer Owed $4,200 On Credit Cards at Year End

  Credit card debt levels have barely dropped over the past few years.

  Opinion in Culture — by Mortgage Tips — on Mar 15, 2011

• Humanitarian Crisis Unfolding in Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia

  The relief mission in Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia is suffering severe neglect right now from the international community.

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on Mar 15, 2011

• Do Parents Who Serve Teens Liquor at Home Raise Responsible Drinkers?

  Or just drinkers?

  Opinion in Culture — by Harry H Harrison Jr. — on Mar 15, 2011

• Theatre Review (LA): Julia by Vince Melocchi at Pacific Resident Theatre

  Vince Melocchi explores difficult subjects: dementia, redemption, guilt, and a love that lasts until old age.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Mar 15, 2011

Tastes

• Fashion + Music: The Milly Collection and Killian Wells' "VIP"

  TasteTV's Fashion + Music brings you the new Milly Collection of fashions paired with the hit song by musician Killian Wells, "VIP"

  News in Tastes — by TasteTV — on Mar 15, 2011

• A New Way to Hide the Gray

  A new product to help cover the gray in between hair colorings.

  Review in Tastes — by jenniferw — on Mar 15, 2011

Sports

• Your Number's Up

  With money too tight to mention, should the BBC really consider dropping Wimbledon or just cut back on the commentators?

  Opinion in Sports — by Susannah Straughan — on Mar 15, 2011

Gaming

• PlayStation 3 Review: Homefront

  THQ and Kaos' latest first person shooter has arrived. Should you be gunning for a copy?

  Review in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Mar 15, 2011