October 8, 2009 Archive

Sports

• MAC Football Preview, Week 6: Forsooth, The Aluminum Compass

  Also: who's the best 1-4 team in the land? The answer ... may bore you to death.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Oct 08, 2009

• Okay, Time To Back The Twins

  As a Tigers fan, it's the right thing to do, because you'd want Minnesota to do the same.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Oct 08, 2009

• A Mile High? Why Not Two?

  The Patriots travel to Colorado to take on the undefeated Broncos.

  Opinion in Sports — by Ethan Booker — on Oct 08, 2009

• 2009 ALDS Preview: Red Sox-Angels (Round Five)

  Boston looks to keep up its playoff success against Anaheim.

  Opinion in Sports — by Charlie Doherty — on Oct 08, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Becoming a Category of One by Joe Calloway

  Differentiate your business from the competition if you want to succeed.

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Oct 08, 2009

• Book Review: Stalking Susan by Julie Kramer

  A satisfying and credible new thriller.

  Review in Books — by Gray Hunter — on Oct 08, 2009

• Book Review: Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and His People by Tim Reiterman

  A detailed and thorough account of the man, his followers, his brainwashing techniques, his political influence and power.

  Review in Books — by Jessica Schneider — on Oct 08, 2009

• Book Review: The Food of a Younger Land by Mark Kurlansky

  Explore America’s forgotten cuisine of the early 20th century.

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Oct 08, 2009

• Book Review: Beyond the Hoax: Science, Philosophy and Culture by Alan Sokal

  This should be required reading for anyone who has been convinced that science is just one "discourse" amongst many.

  Review in Books — by Bob Lloyd — on Oct 08, 2009

Politics

• After Attack on FOB Keating, Soldiers Have Little Left

  The American Legion Sets Out To Replace Soldier's Belongings

  News in Politics — by Kanani Fong — on Oct 08, 2009

• In Search of A Policy

  American foreign policy has been reduced to endless discussion about the formulation of a policy.

  Opinion in Politics — by Krutic A — on Oct 08, 2009

• Walking the Edge of Immorality

  It's time for community organizers to expose corruption within our own ranks.

  Opinion in Politics — by Rey Lopez-Calderon — on Oct 08, 2009

Video

• Movie Review: Zombieland

  Fantastic blend of horror, comedy, and heart.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 08, 2009

• DVD Review: Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana

  The stars of The Disney Channel ship off for plenty of fun and laughs!

  Review in Video — by April Pohren — on Oct 08, 2009

• A Sitcom with Chevy Chase and Joel McHale? Community Star Yvette Nicole Brown Couldn't Go Wrong

  An interview with the actress and star of Community and Drake & Josh.

  Interview in Video — by Bob Andelman — on Oct 08, 2009

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Couples Retreat, Free Style, Good Hair, St. Trinian's, Paranormal Activity

  Not a terribly enticing slate this week.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 08, 2009

• Reality TV Casting Call Weekly Wrap-Up: FOX'S Hell's Kitchen, Trump's Ultimate Merger, Millionaire Matchmaker, The Real World, and More

  Millionaires, moms and daughters, neglected boyfriends, and more: are you ready for your close-up?

  News in Video — by RealityWanted — on Oct 08, 2009

• Movie Review: Whip It

  A feel-good movie in the best sense.

  Review in Video — by Todd Ford — on Oct 08, 2009

• Entourage's Sixth Season Dropped the Curtain on the Insider's View of Hollywood

  Entourage's season six got "regular" and lost its edge.

  Opinion in Video — by Sharmila — on Oct 08, 2009

• Toy Story 1 & 2 - 3D Make For A Big Screen Treat

  Here for two weeks before disappearing in a flash. Don't be left out!

  Opinion in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 08, 2009

• Movie Review: Zombieland

  As an over-the-top and quite silly comedy/horror flick, it's a real blast.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Oct 08, 2009

• Movie Review: Mercy Streets

  Deception, crime, and immorality - two brothers must learn the power of faith and the freedom of forgiveness in Mercy Streets.

  Review in Video — by Fran Parker — on Oct 08, 2009

• Movie Review: Couples Retreat

  Partying in Eden is more than it's cracked up to be.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Oct 08, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Superman/Batman: Public Enemies

  Comic book fans will have a lot of fun with Public Enemies.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Oct 08, 2009

• DVD Review: Big Windup! – Part Two

  The high school baseball anime comes to a satisfying but incomplete end.

  Review in Video — by Sterfish — on Oct 08, 2009

• Degrassi Season 9 Premieres October 9 on Teen Nick

  The season opener deals with drug abuse.

  Review in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Oct 08, 2009

Tastes

• Visiting the Jura: Day 1

  We tasted many vintages of Vin Jaune wine from Chateau-Chalon.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Oct 08, 2009

Music

• Verse Chorus Verse: The Black Crowes - "Move It On Down The Line"

  You can still change your mind...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Oct 08, 2009

• Music Reviews: Steve Comte & the Crazy Truth, While Heaven Wept, Forest Stream, Megadeth & Lynryd Skynyrd

  From sleaze rock through doomy metal to Southern-fried rock, that is a good week in rock reviewing as far as I am concerned.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Oct 08, 2009

• Music Review: Janis Ian - The Essential Janis Ian

  The Essential Janis Ian contains highlights from the singer/songwriter's illustrious career.

  Review in Music — by Jade Blackmore — on Oct 08, 2009

• Norah Jones To Release The Fall Nov. 17

  Jones returns with fourth studio album this fall...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Oct 08, 2009

• Music Review: David Gray - Draw The Line

  David Gray draws the line in a positive act of transformation.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Oct 08, 2009

• Music Review: Zora Young - The French Connection

  She can whisper so soulfully that you'll stop everything in order to listen.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 08, 2009

• Killing in the Name Of

  Maybe all of us need to say to those who would incite violence that no, that isn’t the answer and it isn’t the way.

  Opinion in Music — by Benjamin Cossel — on Oct 08, 2009

• Music Review: NeedToBreathe - The Outsiders

  Needtobreathe's third CD in stores and digital outlets now.

  Review in Music — by Charley Hays — on Oct 08, 2009

• Music Review: Mountains - Etching

  A rare tour exclusive gets a vinyl release.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Oct 08, 2009

• New Album Releases Oct. 6, 2009: Morphine, Built To Spill, Michael Bublé, Toby Keith, Backstreet Boys

  From the 'Better Late Than Never' department...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Oct 08, 2009

• Music Review: Mario Adnet and Philippe Baden Powell - AfroSambaJazz: The Music of Baden Powell

  A quintessential album for any fan of Afro Samba, Brazilian music, or Baden Powell.

  Review in Music — by Michael Pascua — on Oct 08, 2009

• Music Review: Built To Spill - There Is No Enemy

  UnsungGuitarHero Season™ Continues!

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Oct 08, 2009

• Interview: Meshell Ndegeocello - Singer, Songwriter & Producer

  Meshell Ndegeocello has blazed her own trail in an industry known for its cookie-cutter sensibilities.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Oct 08, 2009

Gaming

• A Demand for Deeper Video Games

  Can video games stand as art and social reflection pieces? How should they go about this?

  Opinion in Gaming — by Tim Rainey — on Oct 08, 2009

Culture

• Are Guns Passé? Sword Of

  Take a stab at these news stories.

  News in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Oct 08, 2009

• Celebrity Secrets For Sale

  Everything celebrity is for sale these days, even medical records. But who's buying it?

  News in Culture — by Heloise — on Oct 08, 2009