April 4, 2012 Archive

Politics

• Don't Buy Into the Establishment's "Inevitability Strategy"

  Is it all over but the weeping, or are the barbarians at the gates of the GOP on to something?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Apr 04, 2012

• Corruption in Spain is a Worrisome Issue

  Over the last decade, corruption cases in Spain have increased significantly. Spaniards regard corruption to be a major problem, and 93 percent believe public administration to be corrupt.

  Opinion in Politics — by Espallargas — on Apr 04, 2012

Books

• Book Review: At Left Brain Turn Right: An Uncommon Path to Shutting Up Your Inner Critic by Anthony Meindl

  Shows you how to silence the noise of your left brain, ignite your creative side, and live the life you've always imagined.

  Review in Books — by Susan Vio — on Apr 04, 2012

• Book Review: Shipwrecked: A People's History of the Seattle Mariners by Jon Wells

  As Jon Wells shows, it has been tough to be an M's fan over the years.

  Review in Books — by Greg Barbrick — on Apr 04, 2012

• Book Review: Smart Baby, Clever Child by Valentine Dmitriev

  An infant's beginning days, weeks, months, and years are critical for forming an intelligent brain.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Apr 04, 2012

• Book Review: Living, Thinking, Looking by Siri Hustvedt

  Compelling essays on life, illness, and art.

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Apr 04, 2012

• Book Review: Strange Flesh by Michael Olson

  Sex, computer games, programming, corporate espionage and cybernetics lure players into a massive scandal.

  Review in Books — by Georganna Hancock — on Apr 04, 2012

• Book Review: The One: The Life and Music of James Brown by RJ Smith

  A detailed, complex, respectful account of a one-of-a-kind artist.

  Review in Books — by The Other Chad — on Apr 04, 2012

• Book Review: The Dressmaker of Khair Khana by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

  A teenage girl starts a successful dressmaking business under Taliban-ruled Afghanistan.

  Review in Books — by ManOfLaBook.com — on Apr 04, 2012

Sports

• The NHL Needs to Get Tough on Hits to the Head

  Does the NHL need to wait until someone dies on the ice to get tough on hits to the head?

  Opinion in Sports — by Sportmentary — on Apr 04, 2012

Culture

• The Best Defense Against Rising Gas Prices? A Strong (Credit Card) Offensive

  Believe it or not, there are ways to save on gas that don't necessitate significant lifestyle changes.

  Opinion in Culture — by A Finance Geek — on Apr 04, 2012

• The Influence of the Color Blue on the Throat Chakra

  Blue is the color of inspiration, healing, peace of mind, and calmness.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jill Magso — on Apr 04, 2012

• Theatre Review (Pasadena): The Treatment, Based on a Chekhov Short Story

  A movement piece based on Chekhov's short story "Ward 6" played at Boston Court.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Apr 04, 2012

• How to Prioritize Your Debt

  Make smarter financial decisions, like these suggestions, to reduce your share of the nation's $2.4 trillion in consumer debt.

  News in Culture — by Brian P. Russell — on Apr 04, 2012

• Practicing Reiki as a Form of Energy Healing

  Reiki is a natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that anyone can use.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jill Magso — on Apr 04, 2012

Video

• DVD Review: …tick… tick… tick…

  Not as tense or as complex as it thinks, but a decent race drama all the same.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Apr 04, 2012

• DVD Review: Tarzan: The First Season - Parts One and Two (1966)

  Ron Ely stars in the title role of this dated, politically-incorrect series.

  Review in Video — by The Other Chad — on Apr 04, 2012

• DVD Review: Metal Evolution

  The 11-episode series chronicling the history of heavy metal music.

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Apr 04, 2012

Tastes

• Book Review: Recipe Keeper by Katie Vernon

  Provides space for organizing favorite recipes saved from magazines, the Internet, friends, and family.

  Review in Tastes — by Irene Watson — on Apr 04, 2012

Music

• A Portrait Of The Bassist: An Examination of Stuart Sutcliffe’s Legacy with The Beatles 50 Years After His Death, Part 2

  Inspiration, back beat, style, influential muse and even creative director: Could The Beatles have been born without Stu Sutcliffe?

  Opinion in Music — by Johnny Rhythm — on Apr 04, 2012

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: Street Fighter X Tekken

  Street Fighter X Tekken is a great brawler despite some failings.

  Review in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Apr 04, 2012