July 14, 2009 Archive

Sports

• Red Sox End First Half On A Roll

  The Red Sox head into the break on a high note. Plus, inside Boston's successful first half of '09.

  Opinion in Sports — by Charlie Doherty — on Jul 14, 2009

• 2009 Mets: Back To The Future

  We’re Mets fans, born from losing, and they may be bums and meatballs, but they are our bums and meatballs, and we love them.

  Opinion in Sports — by Victor Lana — on Jul 14, 2009

• Sounders FC Veteran Duo Named to All Star First XI Team

  Seattle veterans lead the way for the youngsters to the All Star Team.

  Review in Sports — by Russ Evenhuis — on Jul 14, 2009

Music

• Blu-ray Music Review: The Black Crowes - Warpaint Live

  A blues-drenched treat from the classic rockers.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Jul 14, 2009

• Music Review: Geri X - Anthems Of A Mended Heart

  One of Florida's best kept secrets is finally out.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Jul 14, 2009

• Music Review: Clutch - Strange Cousins from the West

  Grab the moonshine, kid. These Strange Cousins are stayin' for a while.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Jul 14, 2009

• Music Review: Oran Etkin - Kelenia

  The music celebrates how people can love each other because of their differences.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jul 14, 2009

• Music Review: Various Artists – It Ain’t Over – Delmark Celebrates 55 Years Of Blues

  A wonderful recording celebrating a label that's become an utterly essential musical institution

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on Jul 14, 2009

• Bruce Sprinsgteen & The E Street Band Announce 25-Date US Fall Tour

  Bruce Springsteen must really love my wife...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jul 14, 2009

• New Album Releases July 14, 2009: David Bowie, Dead Weather, The Rolling Stones, Bleu, Daughtry, Hannah Montana,

  Jack White has another new band and The Stones get remastered in this week's New Album Releases...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jul 14, 2009

• Music Review: Ancient Astronauts – We Are To Answer

  The German duo tackle hip-hop and more on their solid debut.

  Review in Music — by Sterfish — on Jul 14, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Broken Wing by Judith James

  Can a highly successful male prostitute and a member of royalty find true love and happiness with each other?

  Review in Books — by Debbie Friend — on Jul 14, 2009

• Book Review: The History Of Independent Cinema by Phil Hall

  Excellent History Of Independent Film

  Review in Books — by Greg Barbrick — on Jul 14, 2009

• Book Review: Best Friends Forever by Jennifer Weiner

  A perfect poolside read for the summer

  Review in Books — by Amanda — on Jul 14, 2009

• Book Review: The Road to Jerusalem by Jan Guillou

  The Road to Jerusalem, the first book in Swedish author Jan Guillou's Crusades Trilogy, is finally released in America.

  Review in Books — by Jade Blackmore — on Jul 14, 2009

• Comic Review: George McManus's Bringing Up Father Edited by Jeffrey Lindenblatt

  The first two years of this seminal American comic strip are reproduced as part of NBM's "Forever Nuts" series of classic screwball strips.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Jul 14, 2009

• Book Review: The Finishing Touches by Hester Browne

  There comes a time in the life of every girl when she's ready to make a change.

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on Jul 14, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Emotional Intelligence Skill-Building Can Enhance Leadership Competencies

  Organizations can help their people develop leadership competencies and gain competitive advantage through providing Emotional Intelligence skill-building.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Byron Stock — on Jul 14, 2009

• Software Review: MissionKit 2009: UModel from Altova

  These tools will simplify the way that your data is maintained.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Jul 14, 2009

Video

• Movie Review: Bruno

  This is funny, but it is more shocking.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 14, 2009

• Movie Review: I Love You, Beth Cooper

  Chris Columbus' latest is a trifle -- an entertaining trifle, but a trifle nonetheless.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 14, 2009

• TV Preview: True Jackson, VP - "Back to School"

  A quick peek at the special one-hour episode which airs Saturday, July 25.

  Review in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Jul 14, 2009

• Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

  Chapter six. In which Harry Potter learns the secrets of the Half-Blood Prince and Voldemort.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jul 14, 2009

• Another Look at Raising the Bar

  Last year I was on the fence with the show, this season I'm really liking it. Why?

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jul 14, 2009

• Box Office Update 7/10-7/12: Bruno Tells Box "Vassup?"

  Who would have thought a fashionista would top the box chart?

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 14, 2009

• DVD Review: Thrilla in Manila

  A worthwhile investment of time, but it needed an impartial perspective.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Jul 14, 2009

Politics

• Can Obama Spell “Failure”?

  The White House's frequent minor errors presage major problems.

  Opinion in Politics — by Selwyn Duke — on Jul 14, 2009