August 21, 2011 Archive

Politics

• Obama, in His Failure to Learn a Lesson of History, is Forcing All of Us to Relearn the Lesson

  The rise of the Tea Party, the Congressional minority imposing its will; it's all happened before.

  Opinion in Politics — by Glenn Contrarian — on Aug 21, 2011

• The Age of Opinion

  Does opinion sell? No, I think what sells is the unpredictable nature of opinion.

  Opinion in Politics — by Heloise — on Aug 21, 2011

Video

• DVD Review: Robert Plant's Blue Note

  Robert Plant has moved on.

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Aug 21, 2011

• DVD Review - Wyatt Cenac: Comedy Person

  Uncensored and Uncut, Wyatt Cenac is a comedic personality that requires attention.

  Review in Video — by Joseph Timmons — on Aug 21, 2011

• TV Review: Glee - "Ballad"

  "Ballad" brings emotional wallop on Glee, but forcing plot to fit chosen music is bad.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Aug 21, 2011

• TV Review: Roseanne's Nuts

  "Sometimes you feel like a nut...Sometimes you are one!"

  Review in Video — by Luanne Stevenson — on Aug 21, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Arthur (2011)

  Remake of the 1981 romantic comedy stars Russell Brand now available in a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Aug 21, 2011

• TV Review: Torchwood: Miracle Day – “Immortal Sins”

  Possibly the best episode of Torchwood to date, "Immortal Sins" is powerful and riveting, drawing on the entire narrative of the Whoverse.

  Review in Video — by Mandy Southgate — on Aug 21, 2011

Music

• Concert Review: Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, 8/12/11, Atlanta, GA

  Disturbed, Godsmack, Megadeth and Trivium: For the fourth year Mayhem Festival kicked ass in Atlanta--and Atlanta kicked right back.

  Review in Music — by A Geek Girl — on Aug 21, 2011

• Music Review: The Searchers - The Very Best Of The Searchers

  The Searchers created some of the best pop of the British Invasion era.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 21, 2011

Books

• Book Review: Vallar by Cindy Borgne

  A visionary science fiction tale of the corruption of absolute power.

  Review in Books — by Leslie Wright — on Aug 21, 2011

• Book Review: A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz

  A Tale Dark and Grimm is a dark and gory tale that will have children squealing with glee.

  Review in Books — by Mandy Southgate — on Aug 21, 2011

• Book Review: Peace at the Edge of Uncertainty by Neil Hanson

  A letter to a loved one, a conversation after death.

  Review in Books — by Leslie Wright — on Aug 21, 2011

• Book Review: The Steampunk Bible by Jeff Vandermeer

  The Steampunk Bible is a beautifully illustrated but fatally pretentious overview of the steampunk movement.

  Review in Books — by Rhetta Akamatsu — on Aug 21, 2011

• Book Review: Pinch Me by Adena Halpern

  A family curse that interferes with true love.

  Review in Books — by SenoraG — on Aug 21, 2011

Culture

• Theater Review (LA): Treat Yourself Like Cary Grant

  A young attorney hopes to exonerate a Death Row inmate who thinks he's Cary Grant in this uneven production.

  Review in Culture — by Kurt Gardner — on Aug 21, 2011

• Famine in Somalia: Questions and Answers

  Predictions are that the number of people at risk will soon rise to 15 million across the region.

  News in Culture — by David Gregory — on Aug 21, 2011

• What Kind of Treatment Would You Recommend?

  What would you recommend to treat an aching back? How about prayer?

  Opinion in Culture — by Eric Nelson — on Aug 21, 2011

• Exhibit Review: Frank Hanavan's Last Art Show!

  Here's the good news... and the bad news. Frank Hanavan is back! ... for the last time.

  Review in Culture — by skh_stellar_one — on Aug 21, 2011

• Review: Antigua Golf Performance Apparel

  Golf performance clothing that will keep you comfortable and in style.

  Review in Culture — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Aug 21, 2011

Gaming

• Party Game Review: Sybarit

  "The game for those who value the good things in life."

  Review in Gaming — by Jeff Provine — on Aug 21, 2011

• Nintendo Wii Review: Mystery Case Files: The Malgrave Incident

  Find hidden objects while unlocking the secrets of Malgrave Island.

  Review in Gaming — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Aug 21, 2011

Tastes

• Czech Heritage in Texas: Kolaches and Good Folks in West, Texas

  Save room for kolaches when traveling south of Dallas on I-35. Czech heritage is alive in Texas.

  Review in Tastes — by ToddT — on Aug 21, 2011

Sci/Tech

• Internet TV - What Do We Know About It?

  Books, theater, cinema in our lives still remain. Traditional TV comes to the Internet.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by alexmust — on Aug 21, 2011

• Are Your Migraines Your Fault?

  From cell phones to energy drinks, your daily way of living could be causing your killer migraines.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Stacy-Deanne — on Aug 21, 2011