September 15, 2009 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Second Season

  Some of the best comedy writing currently on television.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Sep 15, 2009

• How True Blood Jumped the Shark and Survived

  Not even a flying vampire can put a stake through this show's heart.

  Opinion in Video — by Arlo J. Wiley — on Sep 15, 2009

• DVD Pick of the Week: The Blind Swordsman, Zatoichi

  LOTS of choices this week!

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Sep 15, 2009

• DVD Review: One Step Beyond - The Complete First Season

  A captivating series that’s just as creepy and cool as it was 50 years ago.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Sep 15, 2009

• DVD Review: Sanctuary - The Complete First Season

  When the monsters come out to play, Sanctuary is where you want to stay!

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Sep 15, 2009

• DVD Review: Bad Ronald

  It is fun to revisit this made-for-television camp.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Sep 15, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (and What It Says About Us) by Tom Vanderbilt

  You only thought you knew how to drive ...

  Review in Books — by Gray Hunter — on Sep 15, 2009

• Book Review - Painting For Photographers By Karen Sperling

  For photographers who want to learn to paint, and for painters who want to move to the digital world.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Sep 15, 2009

• Letters to Myself: The Life of the Freelance Writer

  Musings, both comic and serious, on the life of the freelance writer.

  Opinion in Books — by Caroline Hagood — on Sep 15, 2009

• Book Review: The Last Trials of Clarence Darrow, by Donald McRae

  Clarence Darrow defends Scopes, Leopold and Loeb and Ossian Sweet.

  Review in Books — by Jack Goodstein — on Sep 15, 2009

Sports

• Getting the House in Order

  As long as that order isn't ninth.

  Opinion in Sports — by Brian_Kist — on Sep 15, 2009

• The Red Sox Can’t Be Beaten – At Least Not Last Week

  Lester, Beckett, Buchholz and Boston's monstrous bats lead the way to an undefeated week of baseball for the Red Sox.

  Opinion in Sports — by Charlie Doherty — on Sep 15, 2009

• SEC Week Three Previews and Picks

  Florida vs. Tennessee is the game of the week as most of the conference plays outside opponents.

  Opinion in Sports — by Jay Skipworth — on Sep 15, 2009

• The Patriots Could Be On To Something Special

  The New England Patriots magical win over Buffalo/Toronto could be a sign of things to come..

  Opinion in Sports — by Ethan Booker — on Sep 15, 2009

• Imagine If Ichiro Played His Entire Career With Seattle

  With his ninth-200 hit season, Ichiro has done something in his nine seasons that no MLB player has done in an entire career.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Sep 15, 2009

Culture

• From Soldier to Yogi: Eric Walrabenstein Reaches Out to Veterans

  In Phoenix, veterans are sought for a stress reduction program created by a former infantryman turned yogi.

  Interview in Culture — by Kanani Fong — on Sep 15, 2009

• Millennium Architecture

  Architecture reaches deep into the psyche of society to manifest the reality of the time in three dimensions.

  Opinion in Culture — by Radha Kunke — on Sep 15, 2009

• Door County - Part Two: Fireboats and Speeding Tickets

  Day Two of my trip to Door County.

  Review in Culture — by Julie Marie Totsch — on Sep 15, 2009

Music

• I Hear Sparks: Alvin Band - Mantis Preying

  Half insanity and half delicious alchemy, this is fantastically odd in all the right places.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Sep 15, 2009

• Music Review: Suzie Vinnick – Happy Here

  A slice of shimmery pop perfection

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on Sep 15, 2009

• Music Review: Terakaft - Akh Issudar

  When you listen to the music of Terakaft the depth of their passion for their subject is obvious.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Sep 15, 2009

• Music Review - Brandon Rickman - Young Man, Old Soul

  A heartfelt collection from an artist who seems wise beyond his years

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on Sep 15, 2009

• Verse Chorus Verse: Mark Knopfler - "Can't Beat The House"

  Knopfler "does" Dylan...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Sep 15, 2009

Politics

• Us and Them: Putting Faces on the "Other"

  Much of today's political debates and discussions are thinly disguised instances of "us vs. them."

  Opinion in Politics — by Christy Corp-Minamiji — on Sep 15, 2009

• Capitol Idea: Why Government-Run Healthcare Is Good For Business

  New poll shows corporate America ought to be first in line to embrace public option

  Opinion in Politics — by Scott Nance — on Sep 15, 2009

• A Fear of Our Own

  A president takes a big risk when he demeans those who protect this country and enforce its' laws.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mr Dock Ellis — on Sep 15, 2009

• Ding! Dong! Recession's Gone!

  In simple Tea Bagger American, the wealthy aren't suffering the negative effects of the crashing economy as are we.

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Sep 15, 2009

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: NCAA Football 10

  This year's college football game has improved gameplay but less college atmosphere.

  Review in Gaming — by Mark Kalriess — on Sep 15, 2009