March 17, 2011 Archive

Sci/Tech

• We Must Consider In Japan a Potential Nuclear Explosion of the Critical Mass Type

  Some scientists are considering the possibility in Japan of a nuclear "critical mass" explosion.

  News in Sci/Tech — by John Lake — on Mar 17, 2011

• Aliens and UFOs: Just Exactly What Do You Want the Government to Disclose?

  What if the government did tell us everything they know about aliens and UFOs? Would you believe them?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Donna Anderson — on Mar 17, 2011

• Measuring the Waves and Raves for the Internet in the Near Term

  The clout and influence of the Internet have seeped into the inner fibers of modern society, and we are nearing the point where we will have a hard time pointing at an aspect of our lives that is still free from the influence of the Internet.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Ester M — on Mar 17, 2011

Video

• American Idol: The Good, The Alright, and Yikes!

  Idol Wired breaks down the Wednesday night performances from American Idol's Top 12.

  Opinion in Video — by Kirsten Coachman — on Mar 17, 2011

• TV Open Thread: Criminal Minds Suspect Behavior - "Here is the Fire"

  Can Sam Cooper and his team stop a fanatical bomber from blowing up his own kids?

  Review in Video — by LynnfromBC — on Mar 17, 2011

• Movie Review: The Lincoln Lawyer

  "Well alright," Matthew McConaughey finally makes a great movie.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Mar 17, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Hereafter (2010)

  Clint Eastwood's latest focuses on life and that which comes after it.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Mar 17, 2011

• Movie Review: Paul (2011)

  Third time's the charm and Paul is here to pick up the slack after those other two alien disasters.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Mar 17, 2011

• DVD Review: Alien From The Deep

  Even Yor: The Hunter From The Future is a step up over this film!

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Mar 17, 2011

Politics

• So, I Guess We Are At War With Libya Now

  Well, that was sort of unexpected...

  News in Politics — by RJ Elliott — on Mar 17, 2011

• National, State and Local Political Observations

  Whether you love or hate the President, electing officials with this kind of intellect to public office should be illegal.

  Opinion in Politics — by Genma Holmes — on Mar 17, 2011

Gaming

• PAX East 2011: Rage Preview

  I watched someone play 40 minutes of Rage and wanted to storm the stage and take over.

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Mar 17, 2011

Culture

• To Mother or Not to Mother? Is That the Question?

  Does parenting promote or impede happiness?

  Opinion in Culture — by Piper Hoffman — on Mar 17, 2011

• The Great Battle of Uhud (Phase 4)

  The Battle of Uhud (continued) with the Muslims gaining the upper hand, while fighting an enemy far superior in number.

  Opinion in Culture — by ismailjabaar — on Mar 17, 2011

Books

• Book Review: Read and Share Bible: More than 200 Best-loved Bible Stories by Gwen Ellis

  A perfect first Bible for that little person in your life.

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Mar 17, 2011

• Book Revew: Solar by Ian McEwan

  One man's frailty echoes the frailty of the planet in latest from McEwan.

  Review in Books — by Jack Goodstein — on Mar 17, 2011

Music

• Music Review: Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers - Ugetsu

  Ugetsu by Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers returns in pristine condition nearly 50 years after its initial release.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Mar 17, 2011

• Concert Review: Devo with The Octopus Project, Moore Theatre, Seattle, Washington, 3/15/11

  The fan bases for these two bands might be worlds apart, but they share some sensibilities.

  Review in Music — by Dusty Somers — on Mar 17, 2011

• Music Review: A Hawk And A Hacksaw - Cervantine

  Like watching the funnel cloud of a tornado and being amazed a thing of such uncontrolled power can hold its shape.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Mar 17, 2011

• Rebecca Black's Traumatic "Friday" and the Blessings of Second Language

  Thirteen-year-old Rebecca Black's rise to train wreck sensation via viral video Friday.

  Opinion in Music — by Ritchelle — on Mar 17, 2011