August 9, 2009 Archive

Sports

• THF: No, YOU'RE A Technical Issue

  The Treehouse Fort was cut short by technical issues, but that doesn't stop us.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 09, 2009

• For A Steelers Fan, Preseason Is Like Christmas

  It brings the greatest gift of all ... another football season!

  Opinion in Sports — by Maddy Pumilia — on Aug 09, 2009

• UFC 101 Report: Spider. Man.

  Anderson Silva gave the Philly crowd -- and all his doubters -- something to remember.

  News in Sports — by Matt DeTura — on Aug 09, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Pete Yorn - Back & Fourth

  Pete Yorn's fourth album, Back & Fourth, offers great listening for fans new and old.

  Review in Music — by writnkitten — on Aug 09, 2009

• Music Review: Jefferson Airplane - Jefferson Airplane: The Woodstock Experience

  The Airplane pushed the boundaries and created something otherworldly on stage with their music.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 09, 2009

• Music Review: Elton John - Jump Up!

  Elton John: Chapter 16.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 09, 2009

• Music Review: Ensiferum, Glorior Belli, Fools Game, and Axxis

  Viking metal mayhem, metal cheese from Germany, and some blues black metal.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Aug 09, 2009

• Music Review: M.Ward - Hold Time

  M.Ward returns with another set of warm, AM-radio inspired tunes.

  Review in Music — by Gavin Breeden — on Aug 09, 2009

Video

• Movie Review: Julie & Julia

  Simply delightful.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 09, 2009

• Movie Review: The Tragedy of Flight 103 - The Inside Story

  A forgotten TV movie that ironically forgets its cast halfway through.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 09, 2009

• Movie Review: A Perfect Getaway

  Nicely surprising thriller that is much better than expected.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 09, 2009

• Movie Review: Ong-Bak 2

  The sound of one fist punching.

  Review in Video — by The Crow — on Aug 09, 2009

• Movie Review: G.I. Joe - The Rise of Cobra

  Wow, who knew a bad movie could be so much fun?

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 09, 2009

• TV Review: Can You Duet - Country's Next Great Duo Crowned

  Can You Duet's season two finale!

  Review in Video — by tink — on Aug 09, 2009

• TV Review: Eureka - "If You Build It"

  Preparations are made for what's coming next.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Aug 09, 2009

• G.I. Joe: Why I Want to Bear Snake Eyes’ Children

  GI Joe's a real multi-national hero... but who really cares, because it's all about Snake Eyes.

  Opinion in Video — by Michaelbrent Collings — on Aug 09, 2009

Tastes

• Tasting Wine from MacMurray Ranch

  MacMurray Pinot Gris 2008 is an excellent wine to pair with white fish or composed salads, or as a refreshing aperitif.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Aug 09, 2009

Culture

• Marketing: A Matter of Life and Death?

  Marketing can influence the public to support or oppose a big societal change.

  Opinion in Culture — by Oren Hope — on Aug 09, 2009

• Is He Ever Going to Marry You?

  Just because you sleep there, that doesn't make you his wife!

  Opinion in Culture — by Ani Ram — on Aug 09, 2009

• Theater Review (Westport, CT): How The Other Half Loves by Alan Ayckbourn

  Witty dialogue, brilliant comedic timing, and ingenious staging make this play an engaging evening of entertainment.

  Review in Culture — by CindyC — on Aug 09, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Overcoming ADHD: Helping Your Child Become Calm, Engaged, and Focused - Without a Pill by Stanley I. Greenspan

  A practical guide for overcoming ADHD without pills.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Aug 09, 2009

• Manga Review: Emma Volume One by Kaoru Mori

  An Upstairs/Downstairs Victorian romance provides the basis for an engaging shojo manga.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Aug 09, 2009

• Book Review: The Divorce Party by Laura Dave

  Laura Dave's The Divorce Party is a hard yet tender look at love, marriage and family.

  Review in Books — by writnkitten — on Aug 09, 2009

• Book Review: Happy to 102: The Best Kept Secrets to a Long and Happy Life by Kathy N. Johnson, James H. Johnson, Lily Sarafan

  Here’s how to enjoy a health span that lasts as long as your lifespan

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Aug 09, 2009

• Magazine Review: One Eye Grey: A Penny Dreadful for the 21st Century, 2009

  Short stories combining modern life with ancient fears.

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Aug 09, 2009

• Book Review: Timescape (Dreamhouse Kings Book 4) by Robert Liparulo

  I feel like a mouse caught in Liparulo's game of cat and mouse - always teasing, rarely revealing.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Aug 09, 2009

• Book Review: Fast Ed's Dinner in 10 by Ed Halmagyi

  A great, easy cookbook for the time-challenged grownup.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on Aug 09, 2009

Gaming

• Nintendo DS Review: Lux-Pain

  You can't spell Lux-Pain without "pain."

  Review in Gaming — by Comrade Pants — on Aug 09, 2009