September 10, 2009 Archive

Sports

• MAC Football Preview, Week 2: Yambo No. 5

  And, gosh, nobody in the MAC West has won a game yet.

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

• Troy Polamalu: Another Victim of the Madden Curse?

  Troy left Thursday’s game with an injury and may miss six weeks. And the legend continues.

  Opinion in Sports — by Maddy Pumilia — on Sep 10, 2009

• The Best Way To Be Profitable At The Races

  My personal approach is not necessarily based on picking winners, but betting based on value.

  Opinion in Sports — by partsnut — on Sep 10, 2009

• 2009 NFL Season Predictions - The AFC

  The usual suspects of the Steelers and Pats look to dominate this year.

  Opinion in Sports — by Mark Kalriess — on Sep 10, 2009

• 2009 AFC Preview: Division Picks

  I expect big things to come out of Indianapolis.

  Opinion in Sports — by Heather Hogan — on Sep 10, 2009

Gaming

• PAX 2009 Impressions: Heavy Rain

  A game full of what amount to quick-time events can't be fun ... can it?

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Sep 10, 2009

• PlayStation Network Update: 09/10/2009

  Turtles re-shelled, some great demos and PSOne games make this a nice PSN update.

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Sep 10, 2009

• Screenshots: dude. for the iPhone and a Smurfy Contest

  Dude. Screenshot here and a link to a Smurfy contest.

  News in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 10, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Video Training Review: A Celebration of Art! Impressions of Nature with Fay Sirkis from NAPP

  Learn digital landscape painting with Adobe Photoshop and Corel Painter X.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Sep 10, 2009

• iPhone Application Review: Twitbook

  Twitter, Facebook, and Myspace in one application

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Robert M. Barga — on Sep 10, 2009

Books

• Children's Books: Rated E -- for Everyone

  Should children's literature come with warning labels?

  Opinion in Books — by Christy Corp-Minamiji — on Sep 10, 2009

• Book Review: Just Between You and Me by Jenny B. Jones

  A Novel of Losing Fear and Finding God

  Review in Books — by CeeCee McNeil — on Sep 10, 2009

• Manga Review: A Tale of an Unknown Country by Natsuna Kawase

  An early manga romance by the creator of The Lapus Lazuli Affair can't quite transcend its central gimmick.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Sep 10, 2009

• How Tennyson Teaches Us How to Read

  Alfred Lord Tennyson's Idylls of the King teaches us about the limitations of writing and the importance of close reading.

  Opinion in Books — by Caroline Hagood — on Sep 10, 2009

• Book Review: Everyday Greatness: Inspiration for a Meaningful Life by Stephen R. Covey, compiled by David K. Katch

  Stories, quotes, and Steven Covey's encouragement will inspire you to fill your life with the qualities of everyday greatness.

  Review in Books — by Violet Nesdoly — on Sep 10, 2009

• Book Review: The Other by David Guterson

  I recommend the adventure Guterson offers.

  Review in Books — by Gordon S. Miller — on Sep 10, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Cream - Fresh Cream

  Eric Clapton: Chapter 4.

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

• Music Review: Frankie Negron - Independence Day

  The Latin singer-songwriter releases his English-language debut album.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Sep 10, 2009

• The Rockologist: The Beatles And What A Drag It Is Getting Old

  The Beatles continue to provide the soundtrack for my generation long after we have doused our last roach.

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

• Verse Chorus Verse: Glen Phillips - "Back On My Feet"

  It's Thursday music...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Sep 10, 2009

• iTunes Chart Watch: Black Crowes, Jay-Z, Whitney Houston Among Top 10 Albums

  No Beatles on this chart...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Sep 10, 2009

Video

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: 9, Sorority Row, Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself, Whiteout

  The first movies of school time. Yeah for smaller theater crowds!

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

• Blu-ray Review: The Office - Season Five

  The Office comes storming back with a strong fifth season, and it debuts admirably on Blu-ray.

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

• DVD Review: Thomas & Friends Lunchbox Gift Set

  Thomas and his friends chug along in all of their glory in the great collection!

  Review in Video — by April Pohren — on Sep 10, 2009

• DVD Review: The Suite Life on Deck - Anchors Away!

  The boys of The Suite Life on Deck take it to the water!

  Review in Video — by April Pohren — on Sep 10, 2009

• DVD Review: Take Out (2004)

  What kind of movie can $3,000 buy?

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

• TV Review: Robin Hood - Season Three

  BBC America sends us back to Sherwood Forrest one last time (for this version anyway).

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

• DVD Review: The Da Vinci Detective

  Join a maverick Italian as he infuriates the fussy art community by bringing science into play.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Sep 10, 2009

• DVD Review: HIT Favorites: Trick or Treat Tales

  Bring home your children's favorite HIT characters!

  Review in Video — by Sarah Bailey — on Sep 10, 2009

• DVD Review: Harper’s Island - The DVD Edition

  Who will survive? Who cares — just sit back and enjoy the bloody brainless fun!

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Sep 10, 2009

Culture

• Seeking the Worst Dressed American for 2009

  Our Literary Fashionista advocates nominating one's frenemies.

  News in Culture — by Kanani Fong — on Sep 10, 2009

Politics

• Capitol Idea: Mr. Obama And His Mojo

  With his speech, Obama reclaims the presidency; for health care and battles that still lie ahead

  Opinion in Politics — by Scott Nance — on Sep 10, 2009

• Wikialytizing the News? New York Times Asks For And Gets A (Near) News Blackout

  How far should a news outlet go in suppressing the news, when the topic is one of their own?

  Opinion in Politics — by Kanani Fong — on Sep 10, 2009

• Why Is the Media Ignoring the Al Qaeda Plot to Kill Hillary Clinton?

  Why is the media ignoring an alleged Al Qaeda plot to kill Hillary Clinton?

  News in Politics — by SJ Reidhead — on Sep 10, 2009

• Culture in the Caribbean Islands - Islanders v. Developers Examined

  developers in Turks and Caicos and Grenada targeted by local activists over land rights.

  News in Politics — by CBurke — on Sep 10, 2009

• Capitol Idea: Obama Has The Wrong Clinton On Speed Dial

  The president could use some advice from the last Democrat who had to deal with relentless conservative attacks

  Opinion in Politics — by Scott Nance — on Sep 10, 2009