March 28, 2012 Archive

Politics

• Book Review: Show Trials by Peter Afrasiabi

  Immigrants face a legal system that is a far cry from the legal system that protects private property.

  Review in Politics — by Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson — on Mar 28, 2012

• America's Number One Enemy, Indeed

  Romney recently claimed Russia was America's "number one geopolitical foe." Was he right?

  Opinion in Politics — by Casey Michel — on Mar 28, 2012

Video

• DVD Review: The Slams

  The long overdue, wonderful '70s blaxploitation gem finally gets a release. Happy day!

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Mar 28, 2012

• DVD Review: From Time to Time

  Ghosts and time travel in '40's Britain

  Review in Video — by Jack Goodstein — on Mar 28, 2012

• DVD Review: MI-5 - Volume 10

  The final season of the British espionage series goes out in fine style.

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Mar 28, 2012

• Blu-ray Review: The Descendants

  The Descendants, a wonderful story of a transitioning family in Hawaii, is now out on an extras-laden blu-ray.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Mar 28, 2012

• TV Review: Man Men - "A Little Kiss"

  Mad Men's return has some stellar moments ("Zou Bisou Bisou"), but is not as big, story wise, as expected.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Mar 28, 2012

• Blu-ray Review: Aquamarine

  This mermaid-out-of-water story should continue to please young viewers.

  Review in Video — by The Other Chad — on Mar 28, 2012

Gaming

• PlayStation 3 Review: Silent Hill - Downpour

  Fans of the series should be heartened by Vatra's return to the feel of the older Silent Hill games.

  Review in Gaming — by RPGameX — on Mar 28, 2012

Music

• Music Review: Frankie Avalon - Muscle Beach Party: The United Artists Sessions

  Frankie Avalon returns to the beach, among other places, for this latest compilation.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Mar 28, 2012

• Music Review: The All-American Rejects - Kids in the Street

  The All-American Rejects put forth their strongest and most personal effort yet.

  Review in Music — by Kirsten Coachman — on Mar 28, 2012

• Music Review: Eddie Hazel - Game, Dames, and Guitar Thangs

  Funkadelic guitarist extraordinaire Eddie Hazel's lone solo album finally available on CD.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Mar 28, 2012

• Music Review: Liza Minnelli - Legends of Broadway: Liza Minnelli Live at the Winter Garden

  Liza Minnelli shines on Broadway in 1974 with her one-woman show.

  Review in Music — by Jack Goodstein — on Mar 28, 2012

• Music Review: Trio Libero - Trio Libero

  The debut of Trio Libero brings to mind smoky nightclubs of days gone by.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Mar 28, 2012

• Concert Review: Crystal Fighters at the Mezzanine in San Francisco, CA 3/22/12

  Crystal Fighters electrify Kitsuné Club Night at the Mezzanine.

  Review in Music — by Kirsten Coachman — on Mar 28, 2012

Books

• eBook Review: Believe by Megan Slayer

  A gay romance from Megan Slayer

  Review in Books — by Lucy Felthouse — on Mar 28, 2012

• Book Review: The Barefoot Bandit: The True Tale of Colton Harris-Moore, New American Outlaw by Bob Friel

  The "truth is stranger than fiction" story of Colton Harris-Moore, aka The Barefoot Bandit.

  Review in Books — by Greg Barbrick — on Mar 28, 2012

• Manga Review: Magic Knight Rayearth Omnibus Volume Two by CLAMP

  The Magic Knights return to Cefiro and try to save the land from imminent destruction.

  Review in Books — by Lesley Aeschliman — on Mar 28, 2012

• Book Review: Back at Your Best: Balancing the Demands of Life with the Needs of Your Body by Dr. Jay M. Lipoff

  An easy-to-read, comprehensive resource on spinal health and the treatment and prevention of back and neck pain.

  Review in Books — by Patricia Gale — on Mar 28, 2012

• Book Review: Celestial Harmonies by Péter Esterházy

  A noble family, and hundreds of years of history. Celestial Harmonies packs in the details, and some disappointment.

  Review in Books — by Jeruen Dery — on Mar 28, 2012

• Book Review: Transported: Erotic Travel Tales by Sharazade

  Seriously hot travel tales from Sharazade.

  Review in Books — by Lucy Felthouse — on Mar 28, 2012

Sci/Tech

• Product Review: Muck Rack

  Muck Rack tells us what reporters are writing about...

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Hilary Topper — on Mar 28, 2012

• Instagram for Android... Finally?

  We Android users have spent the past two years marveling at our friends' Facebook and Twitter Instagram posts, but our time is coming.

  News in Sci/Tech — by SocialMktgFella — on Mar 28, 2012

Culture

• Great Expectations

  Placebos and the expectation effect.

  Opinion in Culture — by Don Ingwerson — on Mar 28, 2012

• Learning to Play Andean Music in Peru: Interview with Dr. Holly Wissler

  Peru's people and culture: more than Machu Picchu.

  Interview in Culture — by Lynette Yetter — on Mar 28, 2012

Sports

• Bert Sugar: The Dark Side of Boxing's Famous Historian

  Famous boxing personality Bert Sugar had a dark side.

  Opinion in Sports — by GutterCandy — on Mar 28, 2012

• Knick Knacks: Obi Wan Anthony, You Are My Only Hope

  It all falls to 'Melo, whether or not any of us like that or not.

  Opinion in Sports — by Victor Lana — on Mar 28, 2012

Tastes

• Book Review: Couture Chocolate by William Curley

  By combining flawless technique & creativity he literally brings chocolate to life.

  Review in Tastes — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Mar 28, 2012