October 10, 2009 Archive

Politics

• The Business Community in Turks and Caicos Seeks Certainty

  Tourism and development needs to continue in Turks and Caicos. Great Britain is called upon for assurances.

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

• Janeane Garofalo and the Art of Civil Political Discourse

  Janeane Garofalo seems to have this irrational theory that anyone who criticizes Barack Obama is a racist.

  Opinion in Politics — by SJ Reidhead — on Oct 10, 2009

• “…For What, What For?”; Conservatives and Liberals Alike React, Decry Obama Peace Prize

  A group of Europeans have thumbed their noses at the world — too soon? Too bad!

  Opinion in Politics — by Heloise — on Oct 10, 2009

• The Nobel Peace Prize Has Become a Politicized Joke

  The world is questioning: How did Barack Obama win the Nobel Peace Prize?

  Opinion in Politics — by Kenn Jacobine — on Oct 10, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Frank Sinatra and Friends - Christmas with Sinatra and Friends

  The chairman of the board and some close friends serve up twelve tasty treats for Christmas.

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

• Music Review: Michael Buble - Crazy Love

  Pop crooner Michael Buble displays more musical diversity on his new album.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Oct 10, 2009

• Verse Chorus Verse: Rolling Stones - "Gimme Shelter"

  Martin Scorsese's favorite song...

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

Books

• Book Review: The Sentinels: Fortunes of War by Gordon Zuckerman

  A clever plotline that puts a new angle on World War II from Gordon Zuckerman.

  Review in Books — by Catherine Tuckwell — on Oct 10, 2009

• Book Review: Smart on Crime by Kamala D. Harris

  A District Attorney explains her ideas for reducing the national crime rate.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Oct 10, 2009

• Book Review: Prestige Records - The Album Cover Collection

  Old school jazz label Prestige Records celebrates their 60th Anniversary with this coffee table sized book of LP covers.

  Review in Books — by Greg Barbrick — on Oct 10, 2009

• Book Review: Prodigal Sons by Sheldon Green

  Plotting Nazis, undercover Israeli assassins, with a touch of romance.

  Review in Books — by Marty Dodge — on Oct 10, 2009

• Book Review: Mortal Path Book One: Dark Time by Dakota Banks

  The first in a paranormal, action packed series by Dakota Banks.

  Review in Books — by Catherine Tuckwell — on Oct 10, 2009

• Book Review: Searching for Whitopia by Rich Benjamin

  Benjamin describes Utopian American residential areas – a constellation of small towns and exurbs that are extremely white.

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Oct 10, 2009

Sports

• College Football Historian Sets The Record Straight On Florida-Georgia Rivalry

  Some historic Gator football photographs compiled by Kevin McCarthy illustrate a century in The Swamp.

  Interview in Sports — by Bob Andelman — on Oct 10, 2009

• Auburn Comes Unraveled Against Arkansas

  If this season was a college class, Auburn passed the quizzes and then flunked the midterm.

  Opinion in Sports — by Jay Skipworth — on Oct 10, 2009

• Brady Quinn's Days in Cleveland are Numbered

  The career in Cleveland for the once promising savior to the team is nearing the end.

  Opinion in Sports — by Steve Koobs — on Oct 10, 2009

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: Madden NFL 10

  Are you ready for some football?

  Review in Gaming — by T. Michael Testi — on Oct 10, 2009

• Xbox 360 Review: Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Republic Heroes

  For heroes, these guys sure do fall a lot.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Oct 10, 2009

• PlayStation Network Update: 10/08/2009

  A truly dreary update, a new puzzle game and some Fallout DLC just doesn't excite.

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

Video

• COPS Producer Morgan Langley: Police Work is Hours of Boredom, Minutes of Terror

  TV's most enduring reality show still loves its "Bad Boys."

  Interview in Video — by Bob Andelman — on Oct 10, 2009

• DVD Review: The Proposal

  Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds light up the screen with their chemistry and wit in this silly romantic comedy.

  Review in Video — by Chelsea Doyle — on Oct 10, 2009

• TV Review: Law & Order - "Great Satan"

  Terrorism and silly putty. Not exactly a lethal combination.

  Review in Video — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Oct 10, 2009

• DVD Review: Criminal Ways

  This zany comedy might bring some laughs for the grown-ups, but it's definitely not family entertainment.

  Review in Video — by Fran Parker — on Oct 10, 2009

• Here There Be Monsters: New Vampire Series Now Online

  New episodes will be available on Fridays through October 30 at Fangoria.

  News in Video — by Jack Goodstein — on Oct 10, 2009

• Movie Review: Cheri

  Cheri is a totally engaging, beautifully done, seductive and tragic love story with Michelle Pfeiffer.

  Review in Video — by Fran Parker — on Oct 10, 2009