May 11, 2011 Archive

Sci/Tech

• Why I Love TV Tropes

  Why does the black guy tend to die first in action-adventures? It's a TV Trope.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Scott Varnham — on May 11, 2011

• Toxic Chemicals Out, Safer Alternatives In

  Toxic chemicals are everywhere in our daily lives. A few words on the importance of choosing safer alternatives.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Rachael Pontillo — on May 11, 2011

Books

• Book Review: badbadbad by Jesus Angel Garcia

  Jesus Angel Garcia tries to re-invent himself as a sexual Messiah.

  Review in Books — by Randall Radic — on May 11, 2011

• Book Review: The Panic Virus: A True Story of Medicine, Science, and Fear by Seth Mnookin

  The evolution of the anti-vaccine agenda and the risks it poses to all children, written with the layperson in mind.

  Review in Books — by lyssandri — on May 11, 2011

• Book Review: 14 Secrets to Better Parenting by Dave Earley

  I'm always scouting for good books on parenting, Christianity, children.

  Review in Books — by I'm a full-time mummy — on May 11, 2011

• 9/11 Book Publishers Get Reaction to Bin Laden’s Death

  We knew first-hand how the written word can be more powerful than a raging river when it comes to healing.

  News in Books — by Diana Saenger — on May 11, 2011

• An Interview with Lawrence Block, Author of A Drop of the Hard Stuff

  "I suppose a ninth Tanner book might be forthcoming in 2026. Then again, maybe not."

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on May 11, 2011

Politics

• The Big Three: A Few Final Thoughts

  A few closing notes on the Big Three schools of thought in American politics.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joseph F. Cotto — on May 11, 2011

• The State of Politics: How Did We Get to This Point?

  Things have become extremely nasty in the realm of American politics as of late, but why, exactly?

  Opinion in Politics — by Joseph F. Cotto — on May 11, 2011

• What American Businesses Need: A Heaping Helping of Legislative Fairy Dust

  Businesses make a lot more money when their customers aren't bankrupt or credit-unworthy.

  Opinion in Politics — by Glenn Contrarian — on May 11, 2011

• Libertarianism: A Critique

  A rational, objective take on libertarianism.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joseph F. Cotto — on May 11, 2011

• Not Willing to Give Obama Credit for Anything

  It seems the political right and the right wingnuts are so entrenched in their hatred of the president they cannot acknowledge his role in ridding the world of its most notorious terrorist.

  Opinion in Politics — by Ronald W Weathersby — on May 11, 2011

• Calling All Democrats

  Open debate is needed between the Democrats and the Republicans in order to address the economic issues facing our country.

  Opinion in Politics — by rosomalley — on May 11, 2011

Music

• Music Review: Booker T. & The M.G.'s - McLemore Ave.

  Amazing interpretation of The Beatles final album.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on May 11, 2011

• Florida’s Preservation (and Promotion) of the Past

  Discover the real Florida music!

  Opinion in Music — by Lou Novacheck — on May 11, 2011

• Music Review: The Greencards - The Brick Album

  Australian bluegrass by way of Austin and Nashville.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 11, 2011

• Music Review: Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers - Rare Bird Alert

  Steve Martin, juggler, joins with the Steep Canyon Rangers on this satisfying bluegrass recording.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on May 11, 2011

Gaming

• PSP Review: Dissidia 012 [duodecim] Final Fantasy

  Dissidia 012 duodecim is a game that just misses true greatness but is still well worth playing.

  Review in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on May 11, 2011

• US Navy Develops MMO to Fight Pirates

  The US Military continues their trend in crowdsourcing for research, this time to sink the issue of piracy.

  Opinion in Gaming — by tushar nene — on May 11, 2011

• Xbox 360 Review: Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga

  The Dragon Knight Saga could be that cult classic styled action RPG. It's a love or hate type of title.

  Review in Gaming — by Bunneh3000 — on May 11, 2011

• PC/Mac Game Review: Back to the Future - The Game: Episode 4

  "Double Visions" is pretty much just double the frustration... or maybe triple the frustration.

  Review in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on May 11, 2011

Video

• Movie Review: Attack the Block

  A clever mix of sci-fi mayhem, savvy gags and genuinely thrilling action sequences.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on May 11, 2011

• TV Review: Lady Gaga Presents the Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden

  Gaga takes us to the Monsters Ball, but it's the raw rehearsal footage where the Lady really shines

  Review in Video — by xoxoxoe — on May 11, 2011

Culture

• Predictions of Quaking 'Neath the Streets of Rome

  Concerning a prediction of an earthquake to strike Rome, Italy, on May 11, 2011.

  News in Culture — by John Lake — on May 11, 2011

• Theatre Review (LA): The Malcontent by John Marston at Deaf West Theatre

  A brilliant dual-cast production of this seldom-performed Jacobean play starts the Antaeus Company's 20th aniversary year.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on May 11, 2011

Sports

• It's Do or Die Time for the Boston Celtics

  Even with injuries to key players like Rondo and Shaq, it's not time to count this veteran, championship-tested team out just yet.

  Opinion in Sports — by Charlie Doherty — on May 11, 2011

• Sports Legend Lost - Cartoonist Bill Gallo Passes Away at 88

  We always hear that pictures say one thousand words; if that is the case, Gallo's drawings spoke ten times that.

  Opinion in Sports — by Victor Lana — on May 11, 2011