Archive for 2010
Solving the Mystery of “Sherlock Holmes”
ELEMENTARY: The case is afoot with Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr. playing the classic crime solving duo.
Alicia Keys Runs Free
SONGSTRESS: The talented R&B star embraces her self-discovery in her new album “The Element of Freedom”
A Decade Under the Influence: Summing up 2000-2009
Sometimes I don’t even have to think of ideas for my columns. Sometimes the ideas are neatly laid out for me and all I have to do is simply recall memories and ideas.
The Truth About Islam: Come and Learn
Islam has been placed in the limelight for the past decade; almost every news broadcast mentions Islam or Muslims in one way or another. “Experts” have emerged and taken it upon themselves to educate, or attempt to educate, us on this apparently complex and foreign religion.
What’s That In Your Underwear?
On Christmas Day, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, an alleged Al Queda operative, attempted to attack a commercial flight by igniting an explosive powder that was hidden in his underwear. The attack was successfully thwarted, but the “Underwear Bomber” has cast a new shadow of doubt on security at airports, mass transit systems and in our country in general. It is remarkable how one man was able to cause our nation to question so much.
Rockin’ out with dj hero
BAEATMASTER: DJ Hero proves to be a worthy addition to the faux music video game genre.
Finding God’s Loopholes
Once more we are faced with the age-old moral question: do the ends justify the means? Is it acceptable to steal under certain circumstances?
The Bravery Wimp Out
BLAH: Indie rock chefs The Bravery attempt to “Stir” up the mix, but serve an unappetizing dish.