September 11, 2009 Archive

Sports

• Where Does Jeter Rank Among the Greatest Yankees?

  Where does becoming the Yankees' all-time hit leader place Jeter among the greatest players ever to pass through the Bronx?

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Sep 11, 2009

• 2009 Seattle Seahawks Preview

  Can Seattle take the NFC West back from Arizona? I believe so and here's how.

  Opinion in Sports — by Russ Evenhuis — on Sep 11, 2009

• Outside Looking In on the Madden Curse

  Oh no, not again! Troy Polamalu might miss six weeks after getting injured in the first game of the season.

  Opinion in Sports — by marcieack — on Sep 11, 2009

Politics

• ACORN Exposed in Undercover Video Investigation

  Undercover videos reveal shocking behavior by ACORN workers.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Sep 11, 2009

• Was There an Al Qaeda Plot Against Hillary Clinton?

  Did al Qaeda plan to attack Secretary of State Hillary Clinton when she was in Kenya?

  News in Politics — by SJ Reidhead — on Sep 11, 2009

• Grow Up, Congressman Wilson

  Representative Joe Wilson and his childish antics prompt the question: why is he acting like a four-year-old?

  Opinion in Politics — by Arthur Halliday — on Sep 11, 2009

• Satire: What I Learned From the President’s Speech

  You can learn a lot about health care reform from President Obama. Or not. It doesn't matter.

  Satire in Politics — by Mark Schannon — on Sep 11, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters

  Better than Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

  Review in Books — by Amanda — on Sep 11, 2009

• Book Review: The Plan by Dan Hannan and Douglas Carswell

  Douglas Carswell & Dan "the Man" Hannan lay out their plan for Britain in impressive style.

  Review in Books — by Marty Dodge — on Sep 11, 2009

• Book Review: Dog Nanny by Ann Whitaker

  Lovers of dogs and romantic comedies will especially enjoy this latest novel by Ann Whitaker.

  Review in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Sep 11, 2009

• Book Review: Vanish by Tom Pawlik

  Awkward start, high suspense, surprise ending - Pawlik's debut is a mixed bag.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Sep 11, 2009

• Book Review: Rasskazy: New Fiction from a New Russia edited by Mikhail Iossel and Jeff Parker

  Collection of post-Soviet Russian fiction reflects life in a new Russia and the influence of Russian literary heritage.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Sep 11, 2009

Video

• Movie Review: Inglourious Basterds

  Tarantino's newest masterpiece will strike a chord with some.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Gayle — on Sep 11, 2009

• DVD Review: Marvel X-Men, Volumes 3 and 4

  Volumes three and four continue to bring the 1990s animated series to DVD.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Sep 11, 2009

• Movie Review: The Boat That Rocked

  Love at sea. Music at it's best. Living life without consequences. Welcome to the 60's.

  Review in Video — by Rosa Tran — on Sep 11, 2009

• DVD Review: Loose Change 9/11: An American Coup (2009)

  A rehash of the previous videos, but with scarier music.

  Review in Video — by Robert M. Barga — on Sep 11, 2009

• The (Looonnng and Winding) Road Out of Telluride

  Last day of the festival isn't the end of the world, but Viggo Mortensen remains The Man With The Plan.

  Opinion in Video — by Michael Bialas — on Sep 11, 2009

• TV Review: NCIS: Los Angeles

  Do Chris O'Donnell and LL Cool J make NCIS: LA work?

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 11, 2009

• Movie Review: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

  A charming new animated film that is perfect for one last summer family adventure.

  Review in Video — by Chelsea Doyle — on Sep 11, 2009

• DVD Review: Boot Camp

  Interesting, if a little light on overall substance.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 11, 2009

• DVD Review: Crank 2 - High Voltage

  Crank 2: High Voltage features the return of Chev Chelios, who must get his heart back in this installment of the franchise.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Sep 11, 2009

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of September 13

  If I could save time in a bottle...

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 11, 2009

• DVD Review: That Hamilton Woman

  The classic 1941 historical romance has never looked better than on this Criterion remastered edition.

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Sep 11, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Earth (2009)

  Stunning, amazing, and beautiful – but already done.

  Review in Video — by Robert M. Barga — on Sep 11, 2009

• Movie Review: 9

  Offers little new beyond its mesmerizing exterior.

  Review in Video — by Jesse G. Barnes — on Sep 11, 2009

Tastes

• Product Review: Fever

  A stimulation beverage in more way than one. Or is it?

  Review in Tastes — by Gordon S. Miller — on Sep 11, 2009

Culture

• Revisiting 9/11 Forevermore

  So many names and faces to go with them. I am one of those faces and I do not fade away with the years; none of us do.

  Opinion in Culture — by Victor Lana — on Sep 11, 2009

• Remembering 9/11: The Horror and the Heroism

  September 11, 2001: We should never forget.

  Opinion in Culture — by Christine Lakatos — on Sep 11, 2009

• Standing in the Middle of the Road

  Getting personal about healthcare and illness.

  Opinion in Culture — by Val MacEwan — on Sep 11, 2009

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: The Beatles: Rock Band

  I've got my Ticket to Ride, have you?

  Review in Gaming — by Jeff Paramchuk — on Sep 11, 2009

• PAX 2009 Impressions: New Super Mario Bros. Wii

  Mario and friends return for a new platforming adventure on the Wii, and we get our hands on the multiplayer mode.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Sep 11, 2009

• Screenshots: Heroes over Europe - Part II

  Heroes over Europe is coming, and so are more screenshots.

  News in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Sep 11, 2009

Music

• Verse Chorus Verse: "My City of Ruins" - Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band

  A day with a past.

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Sep 11, 2009

• Interview: KeKe Palmer - Actress, Singer and Songwriter

  At the age of 16, KeKe Palmer’s resume reflects that of someone twice her age.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Sep 11, 2009

• Music Review: Europe - Last Look At Eden

  Eighties rockers keep reunion fires burning.

  Review in Music — by Stuart A Hamilton — on Sep 11, 2009

• Music Review: The Plea - Modern Chaos

  Ireland's The Plea deliver an anthem rich debut album.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Sep 11, 2009

• Music Review: Eagles of Death Metal - Heart On

  Eagles of Death Metal once again busts out the rock that puts peoples' butts on the dance floor.

  Review in Music — by Jerry Stegall — on Sep 11, 2009

• Music Review: Harry Manx - Bread And Buddha

  There is an emotional void that leaves you feeling the songs are incomplete.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 11, 2009

• An Interview with Alison Sudol of A Fine Frenzy

  "I was kind of using the music as a rope to pull me back into feeling positive about things again."

  Interview in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Sep 11, 2009

• The Friday Morning Listen: The Beatles - The White Album

  The remasters are here! The remasters are here! Eh, whatever.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Sep 11, 2009

• I Hear Sparks: MadLove - White with Foam

  An absolutely brilliant debut from Trevor Dunn's latest outfit.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Sep 11, 2009

• Music News: The Cajun Invasion

  Dancing by the Bayou

  News in Music — by Lou Novacheck — on Sep 11, 2009