February 1, 2012 Archive

Politics

• Romneynomics: When Did Standing Up for the Middle Class Become a Bad Thing?

  Mitt Romney has really stepped in it this time. What did he do? Defend the middle class.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joseph F. Cotto — on Feb 01, 2012

• ACLU Demands Information on Drone Usage

  The president now concedes stepped-up drone use in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq. The ACLU is suing, seeking more transparency from the administration.

  Opinion in Politics — by John Lake — on Feb 01, 2012

• The Fight From Florida: Romney, Gingrich, and the Clash of Two Parties in One

  Now that Romney has won Florida, and probably the Republican nomination with it, a unique kind of fight really begins.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joseph F. Cotto — on Feb 01, 2012

Video

• DVD Review: Tall Story

  Anthony Perkins and Jane Fonda in a romantic '60s comedy? Sign me up!

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Feb 01, 2012

• Blu-ray Review: The Moment of Truth (1965) - Criterion Collection

  Good, but I can't see it making it to PETA's list of must-see classics anytime soon.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Feb 01, 2012

• Movie Preview: February 2012

  Things start finally looking up with January under our belt.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Feb 01, 2012

• Q & A: Megan Park Talks About Her Role in A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song

  ABC Family star Megan Park discusses her wicked part in A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song.

  Interview in Video — by Kirsten Coachman — on Feb 01, 2012

• Movie Review: The Grey

  Joe Carnahan (The A-Team) directs Liam Neeson in this compelling and exciting tale of survival.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Feb 01, 2012

Music

• Music Review: Jessie Sparks - Jessie Sparks [EP]

  A wonderful new voice from down under.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Feb 01, 2012

• Music Review: Ringo Starr - Ringo 2012

  A brisk new set from the legendary drummer isn't up to par with his best work.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Feb 01, 2012

• Music Review: Goat Rodeo Cinecast

  Yo-Yo Ma is a master facilitator, a crafter of people and music into projects that can deepen our understanding of almost any musical tradition.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Feb 01, 2012

• Music Review: Denny Seiwell Trio - Reckless Abandon

  The original Wings drummer takes flight on a funky, soulful jazz album.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Feb 01, 2012

• Music Review: The Dukes of Dixieland and The Oak Ridge Boys - When Country Meets Dixie

  Dixieland-Country mashup makes for good listening

  Review in Music — by Jack Goodstein — on Feb 01, 2012

Books

• Book Review: The Safety Expert by Doug Richardson

  The Safety Expert is a nonstop action thriller that will keep you guessing what's coming next from start to finish.

  Review in Books — by Rhetta Akamatsu — on Feb 01, 2012

• Book Review: Letters to Zerky: A Father’s Legacy to a Lost Son…and a Road Trip Around the World by Bill Raney and JoAnne Walker Raney

  Both a memoir and a memorial, these collected letters and diary entries recount one family’s adventurous journey, attempting to drive around the world in a VW bus.

  Review in Books — by Vicki Liston — on Feb 01, 2012

• Book Review: Khuda Buksh: The Pioneer of Life Insurance in Bangladesh by Muhammad Obaidur Rahim

  This book brings to life a forgotten era in Bangladesh and Pakistan's history.

  Review in Books — by William Phenn — on Feb 01, 2012

• Book Review: Death’s Crooked Shadow: A Novel by Gordon N. McIntosh

  Fearing for his life, a real estate developer gets wrapped up in an old murder investigation and is relentlessly harassed for what he might know.

  Review in Books — by William Phenn — on Feb 01, 2012

• Book Review: Gentling: A Practical Guide to Treating PTSD in Abused Children, Second Edition by William E. Krill, Jr. LPC

  Gentling represents a new paradigm in the therapeutic approach to children with physical, emotional, and sexual abuse resulting in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

  Review in Books — by Susan Vio — on Feb 01, 2012

• Book Review: The Rules of Inheritance by Claire Bidwell Smith

  An unusual and affecting memoir of grief and healing.

  Review in Books — by Nancy Fontaine — on Feb 01, 2012

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: Portrait Professional Studio 10 From Anthropics Technology Ltd.

  Do you want to want to professionally enhance portraits?

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Feb 01, 2012

• For Sufferer’s of Morgellons Disease, What Next?

  For sufferers of Morgellons Disease, the recent CDC report that there is no such disease comes as a shock.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Bill Scott — on Feb 01, 2012

• Medical Breakthroughs... From The Trash?

  Sometimes medical breakthroughs turn up in the most unlikely places… even the discard pile!

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Eric Nelson — on Feb 01, 2012

Sports

• Super Bowl XLVI Preview: Giants vs. Patriots

  The rematch from Super Bowl XLII you probably didn't see coming a month ago is now here and ready to further cement the legacies of one of these red-hot teams.

  Opinion in Sports — by Charlie Doherty — on Feb 01, 2012