October 9, 2009 Archive

Culture

• A Brave New Interdependent World: Day 2 At The World Business Forum

  A potpourri of international CEO's, a Nobel prize winner, management visionary and Bill Clinton.

  Review in Culture — by Hank Wasiak — on Oct 09, 2009

• Wither the Nobel Peace Prize

  The biggest injustice is that F. W. De Klerk shared a Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela.

  Opinion in Culture — by Brian Sorrell — on Oct 09, 2009

• Who Is To Blame When a Teenager Commits Suicide?

  A controlling father, a forbidden affair, and a son's suicide – the age-old stories are always fresh.

  Opinion in Culture — by ismailjabaar — on Oct 09, 2009

Sports

• A-Rod's Big Game and Teixeira's Walk-Off Blast Put the Yankees Up 2-0

  Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira slugged the Yankees to a 2-0 lead as the Yankees travel to the Metrodome.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Oct 09, 2009

• San Jose Sharks Dismantle The Blue Jackets 6-3

  The Shark Tank should scare any competitor.

  News in Sports — by Robert M. Barga — on Oct 09, 2009

Video

• Movie Review: Paranormal Activity

  Amazing. This will stay with me for a long time.

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

• Movie Review: Life Is Hot In Cracktown

  A hard-hitting exploration of conflict, crime and survival in the inner city.

  Review in Video — by TYRONE S REID — on Oct 09, 2009

• TV Review: Bones - "The Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood"

  Booth and Brennan face a truly terrifying foe: the suburbs!

  Review in Video — by Chelsea Doyle — on Oct 09, 2009

• Ten Films I Want to See Before the End of the Year

  With 2009 almost gone, it's time to take a look at the more promising year-end releases.

  Opinion in Video — by Tall Writer — on Oct 09, 2009

• Move Review: Couples Retreat

  The scenery is far more entertaining and better to look at than anything the actors are doing.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Peck — on Oct 09, 2009

• DVD Review: Nick Swardson: Seriously, Who Farted?

  Get ready to wet your pants with Nick Swardson's newest stand-up special from Comedy Central.

  Review in Video — by John_McKoy — on Oct 09, 2009

• TV Review: CSI: NY - "Lat 40 47N/Long 73 58W"

  The team has to try and find the direction of a killer.

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

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of October 11

  New York, Vegas, and it's almost Halloween. Golly gee, that's a lot of stuff.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 09, 2009

• DVD Review: Staunton Hill

  Why does George A. Romero claim “This is as scary as it gets?” Read the answer here.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Oct 09, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Barbra Streisand - Love Is The Answer

  The singing legend is in fine form on her latest recording of jazz standards

  Review in Music — by TYRONE S REID — on Oct 09, 2009

• Music Review: Maria Muldaur – Maria Muldaur & Her Garden Of Joy

  A virtual one-woman musical preservation society, Muldaur returns to her jug-band roots with delightful results

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on Oct 09, 2009

• Music Review: Eric Clapton - Slowhand

  Eric Clapton: Chapter 15.

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

• Retro Redux: Upping The Bid With Leroy Van Dyke

  You wouldn't want to bid against him in any auction.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Oct 09, 2009

• Music Review: Joe Louis Walker – Between A Rock And The Blues

  The title tells you what to expect with Walker’s latest.

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on Oct 09, 2009

• Verse Chorus Verse: Metallica - "Wasting My Hate"

  It's time now for deep thoughts... with James Hetfield?

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Oct 09, 2009

• Music Review: The Flaming Lips - Embryonic

  26 years, 12 albums, and countless tours. The Flaming Lips just get better with age.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Oct 09, 2009

• Music Review: Sean Costello – Sean’s Blues

  Sean’s Blues shows just how great a loss his premature death really was …

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on Oct 09, 2009

• Music Review: A Place To Bury Strangers - Exploding Head

  A Place To Bury Strangers takes garage/shoegaze rock to another level with their sophomore album "Exploding Head."

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Oct 09, 2009

• Music Review: KRS-One & Buckshot - Survival Skills

  Lessons from the masters of hip hop purity.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Oct 09, 2009

• The Friday Morning Listen: Bill Frisell & Jim Staley - Live at Roulette

  Category? What category?!

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Oct 09, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Under the Dome by Stephen King

  An advance review of Stephen King's new magnum opus, Under the Dome.

  Review in Books — by Dan Traeger — on Oct 09, 2009

• Book Review: Paul The Pack Rat by Vickie J. Belmore with Corey Hoover

  When Paul’s house is damaged by a storm, he learns the value of friendship in this simple, relevant book.

  Review in Books — by Laura Axelrod — on Oct 09, 2009

• Book Review: Partnership Parenting: How Men and Women Parent Differently by Kyle Pruett, M.D. and Marsha Kline Pruett, PhD

  Learn how to parent together and create a happier marriage and family.

  Review in Books — by Dr. Coach Love — on Oct 09, 2009

• Book Review: New And Selected Poems by John Yamrus

  Review of New And Selected Poems: poetry to make you laugh.

  Review in Books — by Violetwrites — on Oct 09, 2009

• Book Review: Leap! 101 Ways to Grow Your Business by Stephanie Chandler

  One of the most useful business books you will ever own. Marketing and growth tips from the best of the best.

  Review in Books — by Lynda Lippin — on Oct 09, 2009

• Book Review: Audacious Creativity: 30 Ways to Liberate Your Soulful Creative Energy by Stephanie Gunning

  You Are What You Create!

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

• Book Review: So I Need To Lose 15 Pounds by Shiho Torii

  Very cute and somewhat funny manga, but no real information on any of the 35 weight loss programs mentioned.

  Review in Books — by Lynda Lippin — on Oct 09, 2009

• Book Review: Meeting Jimmie Rodgers: How America's Original Roots Music Hero Changed the Pop Sounds of a Century by Barry Mazor

  Mazor’s Meeting Jimmie Rodgers is much more than mere biography...

  Review in Books — by John Taylor — on Oct 09, 2009

• Book Review: Follow That Map!: A First Book of Mapping Skills by Scott Ritchie

  Bright and fun, this child-level introduction to maps makes a wonderful first step into geography for young learners.

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

• Book Review: under the gums' long shade by Beatriz Copello

  A tender collection full of rich moments.

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

Gaming

• Screenshots: Madagascar Kartz

  Grab the wheel and head out in a kart with those krazy kreatures from Madagascar.

  News in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 09, 2009

• My Top 10 Remaining Video Games of 2009

  My top 10 list of video games I definitely want to play before the end of 2009... and well into 2010.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Oct 09, 2009

• Nintendo Wii Review: Dead Space Extraction

  Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn about the Wii... but Extraction is great stuff.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Oct 09, 2009

Politics

• Woah! Look At That - A Nobel Prize!

  Sometimes you just get lucky.

  Satire in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Oct 09, 2009

• Barack Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize

  Barack Obama becomes the fourth US President to win the prize.

  News in Politics — by Robert M. Barga — on Oct 09, 2009