October 12, 2009 Archive

Video

• TV Review: House, M.D. — "Instant Karma"

  This week's House episode "Instant Karma" House on the path to restore balance in his universe.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Oct 12, 2009

• Box Office Update 10/9-10/11: Paranormal Activity Wins the Weekend (Yes, You Read That Right)

  This weekend brings with it a nice surprise.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Oct 12, 2009

• DVD Review: Anvil: The Story Of Anvil

  Anvil: The Story Of Anvil tells the tale of heavy metal survivors Anvil, who should have made it, but never did.

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Oct 12, 2009

• DVD Review: Searching for Michael Peterson

  A nerd on land, a superhero on water.

  Review in Video — by Lou Novacheck — on Oct 12, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Facebook Me: A Guide to Having Fun with Your Friends and Promoting Your Projects on Facebook by Dave Awl

  Dave Awl's entertaining guide to Facebook offers tips for newcomers and experienced users alike.

  Review in Books — by Kit O'Toole — on Oct 12, 2009

• Book Review: The Story About the Story: Great Writers Explore Great Literature by J.C. Hallman

  With The Story About the Story , editor J.C. Hallman has compiled an eclectic collection of masterful essays on great literature

  Review in Books — by Christy Corp-Minamiji — on Oct 12, 2009

• Book Review: The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution by Richard Dawkins

  Richard Dawkins presents the overwhelming evidence for evolution and natural selection.

  Review in Books — by Bob Lloyd — on Oct 12, 2009

• William Faulkner's Magical "Maybe"

  A look at the way Faulkner positions his created people, through the “maybe” that leaves all possibilities open.

  Opinion in Books — by Caroline Hagood — on Oct 12, 2009

• Book Review: Draw and Write Through History: Creation Through Jonah, Volume 1 by Carylee Gressman, Illusrated by Peggy Dick

  How-to-draw meets biblical history; hours of drawing fun and a sense of accomplishment for students.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Oct 12, 2009

• Manga Review: Oh! My Brother Volume One by Ken Saito

  Siblings share one body in this airy shojo comedy.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Oct 12, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Eric Clapton - Backless

  Eric Clapton: Chapter 16.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Oct 12, 2009

• Verse Chorus Verse: Otis Rush - "Cold Day in Hell"

  Proclaiming the gospel of Otis Rush once again...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Oct 12, 2009

• Music Review: The Brand New Heavies - Live in London

  Acid jazz group The Brand New Heavies show off their funky sound on their first ever live album.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Oct 12, 2009

• Interview: Kandi Burruss - Singer & Songwriter

  Kandi Burruss has been the central and driving force behind the development of the contemporary canon of women’s empowerment music.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Oct 12, 2009

• Music Review: Clock Hands Strangle – Distaccati

  Floridian folksters serve up a fine, poetic brew.

  Review in Music — by Paul Robinson — on Oct 12, 2009

• Music Review: Kyuss - Welcome to Sky Valley

  Kyuss' Sky Valley cements the band's musical legacy with their distinct brand of groove-heavy psychedelic rock.

  Review in Music — by Jerry Stegall — on Oct 12, 2009

• Music Review: Jay Brannan - In Living Cover

  The multi talented Jay Brannan revealed In Living Colour.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Oct 12, 2009

• Music Review: Youth Group - The Night Is Ours

  Melodic indie rock at its finest.

  Review in Music — by Daniel Terracina — on Oct 12, 2009

• Music Review: Tinariwen - Imidiwan: Companions

  A call to help a people remind themselves who they are and stand up and be recognized.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Oct 12, 2009

• Retro Redux: Teddy Wilson - Smoother Than Silk

  The consummate pro, he complemented Benny, Billie, and his other musical partners, but he also sparkled as a soloist.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Oct 12, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Patch Tuesday Includes Adobe Reader and Microsoft Updates

  Exploit targets Windows, Macintosh and Unix using Adobe Reader v9.1.3.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by jraz — on Oct 12, 2009

• Build the Ultimate Google Profile

  Pimp your Google profile.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by gregsmithsays — on Oct 12, 2009

Gaming

• Xbox Live Arcade Review: The Warriors - Street Brawl

  An old-school beat-em-up made by people who apparently did not grasp what originally made the genre great.

  Review in Gaming — by Matt Paprocki — on Oct 12, 2009

• What's New on the Wii/DSi Shop Channel for October 12, 2009

  Pinball games, Warlords clones and beat 'em ups? It feels like 1989 all over again!

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Oct 12, 2009

Culture

• The Supermarket Imitates the Church

  Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today to buy stuff.

  Opinion in Culture — by Paul Robinson — on Oct 12, 2009

• Theater Review (London): Twelfth Night at Turnham Green and the Brockley Jack

  Don't look for deeper meanings in this lively, physical production.

  Review in Culture — by Natalie Bennett — on Oct 12, 2009

• Our Good Qualities Get Us Into More Trouble Than Our Bad Ones

  Are you often too good for your own good?

  Opinion in Culture — by Dr. Coach Love — on Oct 12, 2009

• Take Up the Pen, My Soldiers

  Let your heart guide your hand, and your pen will set you free.

  Opinion in Culture — by Michael Nunn — on Oct 12, 2009

• Hook-ups at Work

  Hook-ups, sex, relationships at work. Can it all work out in the end?

  Opinion in Culture — by Elliot Jones — on Oct 12, 2009

• Changing Public Education

  How can we reform public education in ways that give our kids more learning opportunities and increase parental involvement?

  Opinion in Culture — by Laura Blankenship — on Oct 12, 2009

• Theater Review (NYC): Pinkalicious, The Musical

  This young-girl-oriented musical romp serves as a wonderful introduction to live performances.

  Review in Culture — by Josh Lasser — on Oct 12, 2009

Politics

• State Budget Escapades, or Me and Marie

  Emailing your state representative may be an escapade, but it's no friend pool.

  Opinion in Politics — by Joanne Huspek — on Oct 12, 2009

Sports

• Yankees Sweep Twins, Close Down Metrodome Forever

  With their sweep of the Twins, the Yankees continued their hot streak, roaring into the series with Anaheim.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Oct 12, 2009

• Seahawks Roll Over Jaguars 41-0

  Seattle feasts on some home cooked Jaguar and finds out it tastes good.

  News in Sports — by Russ Evenhuis — on Oct 12, 2009

• How To Make Friends, And Fight Them

  Is the sport of MMA compromised when friends and teammates refuse to fight each other?

  Opinion in Sports — by Matt DeTura — on Oct 12, 2009