May 4, 2009 Archive

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: MissionKit 2009: XBRL Support From Altova

  This set of tools will automate the way that your XBRL financial data is captured, shared, reported, and analyzed.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on May 04, 2009

• Influenza Treatment

  The current outbreak of a new strain of influenza is important but blown out of proportion.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Bruce Kaler M.D. — on May 04, 2009

Video

• Box Office Update 5/1-5/3: Wolverine Slashes the Competition

  Comic book heroes arise!

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 04, 2009

• DVD Review: Last Chance Harvey

  Easily digestible, but charming enough thanks to Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on May 04, 2009

• Jennifer's Amazing Race Legacy

  When you're racing for a million dollars you can wait to take a pee.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 04, 2009

• NewsFlash: NBC Announces New Shows for 2009-2010 Season

  NBC has revealed some new pickups and new series, but questions remain about old favorites.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 04, 2009

• Where Is This Relationship Going? Lisa Edelstein on House's Fifth Season

  A writer joins in a conference call with Lisa Edelstein and contemplates her own relationship with House.

  Interview in Video — by CindyC — on May 04, 2009

• DVD Review: Sidney Sheldon’s Master Of The Game

  Just the thing if you have seven hours to kill.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on May 04, 2009

• TV Review: Supernatural - "The Rapture"

  An overall good episode, overshadowed by one jaw-dropping ending and preview for next week. Sam's in deep trouble!

  Review in Video — by Alice Jester — on May 04, 2009

• DVD Pick of the Week: Chandni Chowk to China

  A new week and only a few worthy releases to check out.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 04, 2009

• DVD Review: The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie

  A nice introduction to the classic Looney Tunes world of cartoon comedy.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on May 04, 2009

• TV Recap: Lie To Me's "Undercover"

  The Lightman Group finds that boundaries between team members can be a good thing.

  Review in Video — by Gerry Weaver — on May 04, 2009

• DVD Review: Hawaii Five-O - The Fifth Season

  Break out the brewskies, pop up some corn, and bask in Jack Lord’s glory.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on May 04, 2009

• Movie Review: X-Men Origins: Wolverine

  Wolverine's origin is not the spectacle it should have been.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 04, 2009

• DVD Review: Hawaii Five-O - The Sixth Season

  Everybody praise the Lord… Jack Lord, that is.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on May 04, 2009

Books

• Book Review: The Gathering Night by Margaret Elpinstone

  A lively, nicely crafted tale of wilderness Stone Age life.

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on May 04, 2009

• Book Review: The Lost City of Z by David Grann

  In The Lost City of Z, Donald Grann takes his reader into the Lost World in search of Percy Fawcett.

  Review in Books — by SJ Reidhead — on May 04, 2009

• Book Review: Intimate Issues: Twenty-One Questions Christian Women Ask About Sex by Linda Dillow and Lorraine Pintus

  Going far beyond 'get new lingerie', this intimate advice changes lives and results in spiritual growth.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on May 04, 2009

• Book Review: The Lie by Chad Kultgen

  A book full of degradation, self-loathing and explicit sexual description. A new Brett Easton Ellis.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on May 04, 2009

• Book Review: The Blue Tattoo: The Life of Olive Oatman by Margot Miffin

  This biographer is obviously more interested in the blue tattoo on Olive Oatman's face than her ‘real’ life.

  Review in Books — by SJ Reidhead — on May 04, 2009

• Book Review: Women Invent! Two Centuries of Discoveries That Have Shaped Our World by Susan Casey

  For Mother's Day: A salute to the woman who invented the dishwasher, and her many inventive sisters.

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on May 04, 2009

• The Early Word: New Books for the Week of May 4, 2009

  Palahniuk, Pears, Parker, Tolkien, Charlaine Harris; Paul Newman, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, A-Rod, Caligula, 'Horse Soldiers', First Lady Fashion, Jen Lancaster in Plaid...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on May 04, 2009

• Graphic Audio Review: Elantris: Part I By Brian Sanderson

  The city of the gods has collapsed. They are no longer immortal, but they cannot die.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on May 04, 2009

• Book Review: Illegitimate: How a Loving God Rescued a Son of Polygamy by Brian Mackert with Susan Martins Miller

  The true story of a boy raised in bondage and the father who set him free.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on May 04, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Simon & Garfunkel - Live 1969

  Don’t hide this one from the kids.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on May 04, 2009

• Def Leppard To Release Deluxe Pyromania, Adrenalize June 23

  Pyromania and Adrenalize join Def Lep's Hysteria as deluxe editions

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on May 04, 2009

• Radio Free MP3: Gliss, Pilot Speed, Drug Rug, Pains Of Being Pure At Heart

  I'm sorting the chaff from the great in the stack of new music arriving on your doorstep.

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on May 04, 2009

• Music Review: Bob Dylan - Together Through Life

  He gave us gifts of the mind and he gave us secret signs: now should you believe all the hype?

  Review in Music — by Nigel Simons — on May 04, 2009

• Music Review: Frank Sinatra – Live at the Meadowlands

  This triumphant homecoming gig for ‘Ol Blue Eyes is a must-own CD for any Sinatra fan.

  Review in Music — by Cinema Sentries — on May 04, 2009

• Music Review: Ameranouche Trio Awake

  Invigorating and exciting music that is brilliantly and lovingly played

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on May 04, 2009

• Music Review: The McCoys - The Best Of The McCoys

  Sixties garage rock at its best.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 04, 2009

• Interview With Brody Dalle of Spinnerette

  Brody Dalle discusses her new band, Spinnerette, and the joys of being a Mum.

  Interview in Music — by Jade Blackmore — on May 04, 2009

• Music Review: Playing for Change: Songs Around the World

  Through music, perhaps our world will one day find peace.

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on May 04, 2009

• Music Review: The Blue Van - Man Up

  I wouldn’t sing the same high praise their debut warranted, but they still deliver an enjoyable 44 minutes of music.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on May 04, 2009

• Music Review: Isis - Wavering Radiant

  A regressive masterpiece.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on May 04, 2009

• Music Review: Peter Doherty - Grace/Wastelands

  The music is much more compelling that anything Doherty delivers on the album.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on May 04, 2009

Sports

• Sounders FC Manage A Tie In Chicago

  Seattle gets a point from the tie but they deserved to lose to Chicago.

  News in Sports — by Russ Evenhuis — on May 04, 2009

• LeBron James Runs Away With MVP

  The Cavaliers' megastar collects his first league MVP trophy in landslide voting.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on May 04, 2009

• Brad Childress and the Vikings Still Have Questions at QB

  Childress's clock is ticking fast if the Vikings don't find a better quarterback solution.

  Opinion in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on May 04, 2009

• Satire: Dirk Nowitzki Gets Ticked Hoff

  Also: how not to access a fly ball, how not to squeeze tennis balls, and some strange trophies.

  Satire in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on May 04, 2009

Gaming

• What's New on the Wii/DSi Shop Channel for May 4, 2009

  This week brings us penguins and ... applications?

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on May 04, 2009

• Game du Jour Deals: May 3 - May 9

  Check out what's in store for casual game fans and puzzle lovers in this week's Game du Jour deals.

  News in Gaming — by Toni Schwartz — on May 04, 2009

Politics

• Oysters, Cold Fried Okra and Ice Cream

  Rush Limbaugh Reveals His Addiction to Liberal Causes on the Jerry Springer Show.

  Satire in Politics — by Horace Mungin — on May 04, 2009

• Congress Decides to Punish Thought Crimes

  It may look like justice now, but wait until it's your thoughts which are targeted as unpopular.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on May 04, 2009

• Barack Obama, Warlord

  Didn't think that Winston Churchill and Barack Obama had anything in common? Well, you'd be wrong there.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mr Dock Ellis — on May 04, 2009

Culture

• Email Marketing in a Web 2.0 World

  Is email still a viable marketing tool for smaller companies?

  Opinion in Culture — by Oren Hope — on May 04, 2009

• Alcoholism in a Relationship

  When is it time to leave?

  Opinion in Culture — by Jonathan Lockwood Huie — on May 04, 2009

Tastes

• TasteTV: Valerie Chocolates' Skull Confections

  TasteTV talks with Valerie Chocolates about their new line of skull shaped chocolate confections.

  Interview in Tastes — by TasteTV — on May 04, 2009