April 10, 2009 Archive

Sports

• Artest-ed Development

  How Ron Artest threw a cup of beer at Sacramento.

  Opinion in Sports — by Alex Kramers — on Apr 10, 2009

• Sounders FC Welcome Kansas City Wizards To Seattle

  The Sounders FC return home with a perfect record to face another team coming off a victory.

  Opinion in Sports — by Russ Evenhuis — on Apr 10, 2009

• "April In The D" Is Full Of Misery, Homicidal Thoughts

  And yet it shouldn't be, had Fox/Detroit just played it a bit less. (Okay, a LOT less.)

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Apr 10, 2009

• Why The Boston Celtics Won't Repeat

  Eight reasonable reasons, from Garnett's knee to D-Wade's acts of unspeakable brilliance.

  Opinion in Sports — by Ethan Booker — on Apr 10, 2009

Music

• Porcupine Tree Announce Fall U.S. Concert Dates

  The wait is over for Porcupine Tree fans...almost.

  News in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Apr 10, 2009

• Christina Aguilera Gears Up To Release New Album

  Christina Aguilera is putting the finishing touches on her third LP.

  News in Music — by Film Laureate — on Apr 10, 2009

• Interview: Geoff Byrd, Singer/Songwriter And Musician

  A question-and-answer with Portland, Oregon's finest talent

  Interview in Music — by Wesley Mead — on Apr 10, 2009

• Music Review: Sly & The Family Stone - Back On The Right Track

  Sly & The Family Stone: Chapter 11.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Apr 10, 2009

• Music Review: Strung Out - Prototypes and Painkillers

  A fine collection of rarities, b-sides, and covers perfect for any Strung Out fan.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Apr 10, 2009

• Music Review: Buddy and Julie Miller - Written in Chalk

  Authenticity of this caliber in music is rare. Written in Chalk is a must have.

  Review in Music — by Luke Johnson — on Apr 10, 2009

• Music Review: Walter Trout - The Outsider

  Another blues-powerhouse classic from Walter Trout, but this time it's all about the inner demons.

  Review in Music — by Rhys Williams — on Apr 10, 2009

• Music DVD Review: Jeff Beck - Performing This Week…Live at Ronnie Scott’s

  Beck still pushes the boundaries of what is possible with the electric guitar.

  Review in Music — by Cinema Sentries — on Apr 10, 2009

• Is Popular Music an Effective Vehicle for Political Discourse?

  An in-depth study of the worlds of politics and music, and how they clash when they clash.

  Opinion in Music — by Rhys Williams — on Apr 10, 2009

• The Friday Morning Listen: Greg Brown - Further In

  My brother comes to town.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Apr 10, 2009

• The Rockologist: Concert Hippies, Beer, and Rock And Roll

  Come summertime, the freak flags will fly high once again. Get ready for summer concert hippie heaven.

  Opinion in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Apr 10, 2009

Video

• Blu-ray Review: Gettysburg - The Battle and the Address

  A substandard pair of Civil War docs not worth your time.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Apr 10, 2009

• DVD Review: Frank Miller's The Spirit Entertains But Falls Short of Greatness

  Miller's film - as direct a translation of the comic book form as has ever been seen on screen - demonstrates limitations of comic genre.

  Review in Video — by Bryan Myrick — on Apr 10, 2009

• DVD Review: Hollywood: The Dark Side - Death & Scandal

  For those of us with a taste for the sordid, Hollywood: The Dark Side - Death & Scandal is a veritable smorgasbord.

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Apr 10, 2009

• DVD Review: Come What May

  Roe v. Wade interpreted by teens...

  Review in Video — by J.J. Biddinger — on Apr 10, 2009

• DVD Review: Doubt

  A fascinating commentary on the struggle between the modern and the postmodern

  Review in Video — by Brandon Cozart — on Apr 10, 2009

• Movie Review: Adventureland

  Adventureland may disappoint those looking for another Superbad, but should pleasantly surprise looking for something different.

  Review in Video — by Andy Sayers — on Apr 10, 2009

• DVD Review: Hollywood: The Dark Side - Frank Sinatra And Marilyn Monroe

  Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe's legendary lives exposed!

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Apr 10, 2009

• TV Review: CSI: NY - "Prey"

  Stella takes a case personally.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Apr 10, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: The Tale of Despereaux

  Good for the kids but not all that great.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 10, 2009

• DVD Review: Tigger & Pooh and a Musical Too

  A new Pooh feature finds its way, directly, to DVD.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 10, 2009

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of April 12

  More Hitchhiker's! More pre-show! More bulldozers!

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 10, 2009

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Dragonball - Evolution, Hannah Montana - The Movie, Observe & Report

  Easter is here, is there time for a movie?

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 10, 2009

Culture

• Interview with Rene McGuffin of the World Food Programme in Kenya

  Many children are frequently absent from school, or drop out to look for food or income.

  Interview in Culture — by William Lambers — on Apr 10, 2009

• What Older People Won’t Tell Younger People About Surviving Economic Stress

  Worry isn’t currency, a penny saved really is a penny earned, and floss your teeth!

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Apr 10, 2009

• Tackling the Stigma of Mental Illness

  It's time to change.

  Opinion in Culture — by Martine Lara Daniel — on Apr 10, 2009

• Be Politically Savvy to Protect Your Career

  If you learn to be politically smart on the job, you will be more successful and able to influence others.

  News in Culture — by Ken Skiba — on Apr 10, 2009

Books

• Book Review: The Little Sleep by Paul Tremblay

  A narcoleptic PI navigates a thin line between reality and fantasy while searching for truth as danger dogs his heels.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Apr 10, 2009

• Book Review: Wondrak and Other Stories by Stefan Zweig, Translated by Anthea Bell

  Pushkin Press issues a set of psychologically intense anti-war stories by a now neglected early 20th century Austrian author.

  Review in Books — by Jon Sobel — on Apr 10, 2009

• Graphic Novel Review: Iron Fist: The Mortal Iron Fist by Duane Swierczynski and Travel Foreman

  Danny Rand, Iron Fist, challenges a killer curse that has struck down 65 of the last 66 Iron Fists.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Apr 10, 2009

• Book Review: The Mirror Effect: How Celebrity Narcissism is Seducing America by Dr. Drew Pinsky & Dr. S. Mark Young

  An excellent study of narcissism in the mainstream media and its effect on young America.

  Review in Books — by Aaron Whitehead — on Apr 10, 2009

• Book Review: Is This Thing On? A Computer Handbook for Late Bloomers, Technophobes, and the Kicking & Screaming by Abby Stokes

  A friendly guide to the joys of going digital.

  Review in Books — by Marta Hoelscher — on Apr 10, 2009

• Comic Book Review: Flash: Rebirth #1 by Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver

  Barry Allen, the Flash, is back from the dead, freed from the Speed Force. But something dangerous has followed him.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Apr 10, 2009

• Book Review: A to Z of Knitting by Martingale & Co. and Stitch Style: Bags by C&B Crafts

  A pair of books that are perfect for the new knitter.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Apr 10, 2009

Politics

• Some Bright Signs for State Sovereignty

  The State Sovereignty movement may not be a full-on revolution, but it seems to be having an influence.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Apr 10, 2009

• The Hatred that Dare Not Speak Its Name (And Sometimes Isn't Even Hatred)

  Why Southerners -- crackers -- didn't and won't vote for Obama.

  Opinion in Politics — by jcurtis — on Apr 10, 2009

• Modern David and Goliath in Eastern Europe?

  Why did tiny Georgia attack the Russian bear in August 2008?

  News in Politics — by Noel Trotsky — on Apr 10, 2009

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Review: Agatha Christie: Evil Under the Sun

  Story interaction is the order of the day in this latest mystery game installment based on Agatha Christie’s novel.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Apr 10, 2009

• PC Game Review: I-Fluid

  Is this indie game moist with content or a bit dry?

  Review in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Apr 10, 2009

Sci/Tech

• The Top 10 iPhone Applications from March 2009

  Yes kids, it’s time for another adventure in Appleland.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Robert M. Barga — on Apr 10, 2009