November 16, 2008 Archive

Sci/Tech

• Google's Search Engine Optimization Start Guide and Why It's Bad for Innovation

  Only by kicking Google out of its comfortable position atop the search market will the Internet realize its innovative potential.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by J Berman — on Nov 16, 2008

• Video Training Review: Photoshop CS4 New Features with Deke McClelland from Lynda.com

  A short course that focuses just on the new features of Photoshop CS4.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Nov 16, 2008

Books

• Interview with Horror Writer Joel M. Andre

  "I watch the night sky and get inspiration from it. Your mind drifts off among the stars, and you end up with some great ideas."

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Nov 16, 2008

• The Early Word: New Books for the Week of November 17, 2008

  Gladwell on how we succeed; Leary on Why We Suck. Also: Lincoln, Huckabee, "Magic" Johnson, Jonas Bros, James Patterson, Higgins Clark, P.D. James, Dickey...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Nov 16, 2008

• Book Review: Taking On The System - Rules For Radical Change in a Digital Era by Markos Moulitsas Zúniga

  A clarion call for this “Why Generation,” Taking On The System is a well-written how-to tome about grabbing political power.

  Review in Books — by Heloise — on Nov 16, 2008

• Book Review: Photojournalism: The Professionals' Approach – Sixth Edition by Kenneth Kobré

  This is a must-have book with a wealth of information useful to anyone with a camera.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Nov 16, 2008

• Book Review: Leather Maiden by Joe R. Lansdale

  Journalist Cason Statler returned home in disarray, but he has to get his act together to stalk a violent killer.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Nov 16, 2008

Video

• Movie Review: Quantum of Solace

  On the heels of his lover's killers, 007 sets his sights on the next tier of the mysterious Quantum organization.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Nov 16, 2008

• "Salute To Supernatural" Con Report, Day Two

  Day two. Elevator mishaps and bad fan questions made for a unique day.

  News in Video — by Alice Jester — on Nov 16, 2008

• DVD Review: Walt Disney Treasures - The Chronological Donald, Vol. 4: 1951-1961

  These cartoons have held up perfectly. To think they were already 20-30 years old when I was watching them as a youngster.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Peck — on Nov 16, 2008

• Movie Review: Quantum of Solace

  Although the latest Bond installment doesn't live up to its prequel, it's still worth seeing.

  Review in Video — by Katie Tally — on Nov 16, 2008

• DVD Review: Tropic Thunder (Unrated Director's Cut)

  The bonus features are often as entertaining as the movie and make this a must-own DVD.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Nov 16, 2008

• DVD Review: Stax DVD

  It's impossible to imagine what pop music would sound like without Stax Records.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 16, 2008

• Opening Night at the Starz Denver Film Festival: The Brothers Bloom

  The con is on with these globe-trotting grifters. Get ready to be taken for a ride.

  Review in Video — by Michael Bialas — on Nov 16, 2008

• A Novel Adventures Giveaway

  We're launching a new giveaway for a TV-based web series on books.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Nov 16, 2008

• DVD Review: The Odd Couple – The Final Season

  It's as funny and fresh as when they started.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Nov 16, 2008

Sports

• BC Sports Treehouse Fort Headlines For November 16

  Oden returns to action ... Michigan loses eight games ... RIP FJM ... and Charlie Doherty's "What Were They Thinking?"

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Nov 16, 2008

Gaming

• PlayStation 3 Review: Fracture

  This joyfully dynamic third person shooter has absorbing action and a storyline where the East/West coast rivalry reaches new heights...and lows.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Nov 16, 2008

• PC Review: Multiwinia - Survival of the Flattest

  Introversion Software's multiplayer-only sequel to Darwinia delivers the missing half of their deceptively cutesy geometric RTS.

  Review in Gaming — by Niall Rough — on Nov 16, 2008

• Game du Jour Deals: November 17 - November 23

  Enjoy some week-before-Thanksgiving deals from Game du Jour.

  News in Gaming — by Toni Schwartz — on Nov 16, 2008

Culture

• Theater Review (NYC): Romantic Poetry by John Patrick Shanley

  If John Patrick Shanley can miss the mark by such large measure, what’s to stop any of us from trying?

  Review in Culture — by Tulis McCall — on Nov 16, 2008

• Taylor Swift, the Break-Up, and the Crazy Jonas Brothers Fans

  Negative commentary is surrounding Taylor Swift, when all she's doing is being a teenage girl.

  Opinion in Culture — by Maddy Pumilia — on Nov 16, 2008

• How To Choose A Mental Health Professional

  Know your rights when selecting and working with a mental health professional.

  Opinion in Culture — by Dr. Juliann Mitchell, PhD — on Nov 16, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Sonic Youth - Goo

  This is what alternative could have been.

  Review in Music — by Kyle West — on Nov 16, 2008

• Music Review: The Guggenheim Grotto -Tigers EP

  Soon, introductions will become superfluous.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Nov 16, 2008

• Rolling Stone Lists the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time

  Where in tarnation is Levi Stubbs?

  Opinion in Music — by Brad Laidman — on Nov 16, 2008