November 4, 2009 Archive

Sports

• Jackets Lose in Overtime Again, 3-2

  The third straight overtime game for the Jackets does not turn out too well.

  News in Sports — by Robert M. Barga — on Nov 04, 2009

• Card By Card: November 2009

  Randy and Tito are the big names, but a certain Russian's national TV debut trumps them all.

  Opinion in Sports — by Matt DeTura — on Nov 04, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Creedence Clearwater Revival - The Singles Collection

  Creedence Clearwater Revival at their best which is very good indeed.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Nov 04, 2009

• Music Review: Miss Tess - Darling, Oh Darling

  Don't mistake this quirky singer-songwriter's latest CD for a standards songbook — they're all originals, in more ways than one.

  Review in Music — by Holly Hughes — on Nov 04, 2009

• Music Review: Nouvelle Vague - 3 (Limited Edition)

  Punk rock reinvented as French chanson. Don't you want a Blake Edwards-esque soundtrack for your life?

  Review in Music — by kiadri — on Nov 04, 2009

• Music Review: David Murray & The Gwo Ka Masters (Featuring Taj Mahal) - The Devil Tried To Kill Me

  A sound as distinct as their individual parts, as unified as their common ancestry, and a genuine pleasure to listen to.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 04, 2009

• Music Review: Monsters of Folk - Monsters of Folk

  A pleasant mix of songs and styles, but not captivating.

  Review in Music — by El Bicho — on Nov 04, 2009

• Music Review: Nirvana - Bleach ( 20th Anniversary Edition)

  Most people don't own it...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Nov 04, 2009

• Music Review: Somi - If The Rains Come First

  A gorgeous listening opportunity.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Nov 04, 2009

Video

• DVD Review: Monty Python - Almost The Truth (The Lawyer’s Cut)

  If you’re one of those who get their humor, then you will enjoy this piece of Python history.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Nov 04, 2009

• New Original Series, Gigantic, Coming To TeenNick Early Next Year

  TeenNick plans to air a show following the teenagers of Hollywood stars.

  News in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Nov 04, 2009

• TV Review: Castle - "Famous Last Words"

  Castle and Beckett take on the death of a future rock star.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Nov 04, 2009

• DVD Review: Say Anything... 20th Anniversary Edition

  Twenty years after Say Anything... first hit theaters, it's still a relevant love story filled with great actors.

  Review in Video — by writnkitten — on Nov 04, 2009

• TV Review: The Bank of Mom & Dad - To Shop or to Wed, That is the Question

  Who you gonna call... Mom and Dad? See how you can get out of debt without asking for a dime!

  Review in Video — by Roxanne Postell — on Nov 04, 2009

• DVD Review: Mickey's Magical Christmas - Snowed in at the House of Mouse

  It may be a rerelease, but this one is definitely worth owning if you're a fan of the Mouse.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Nov 04, 2009

Culture

• Comedy Podcast Review: Today in the Past

  John Hodgman's calendar of faux history: mini-moments of deadpan comedy.

  Review in Culture — by Jack Goodstein — on Nov 04, 2009

• How To Care for a Wiener Dog

  Wiener dogs! It's tough to top 'em. And at times, it can be tough to care for them. Here's a few tips for mini dachshund owners.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jon Erbar — on Nov 04, 2009

• Leaf Raking

  Civil disobedience in a world of fallen leaves and lawn police.

  Opinion in Culture — by Gabriel Orgrease — on Nov 04, 2009

• The Anthony Sowell Murders: And Then There Were 10

  Cleveland's first accused serial killer since the infamous "torso murders" buried at least ten bodies in his house...and counting.

  News in Culture — by Loretta Dillon — on Nov 04, 2009

• From Mad Man To Twitterholic

  How social media is changing Madison Avenue. Don Draper would not like this.

  Opinion in Culture — by Hank Wasiak — on Nov 04, 2009

• Where in the World Did Devon Sawa and Billy Gilman Go?

  Whatever happened to the boys of my dreams?

  Opinion in Culture — by Krystal Rasmussen — on Nov 04, 2009

• Theatre Review (NYC): Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead at the Gloria Maddox

  Bring out your dead, Hamlet.

  Review in Culture — by Kate Shea Kennon — on Nov 04, 2009

Sci/Tech

• iPhone App Review: Poo Log

  A sidekick to What's Your Poo Telling You?

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Emily Deck — on Nov 04, 2009

• Okay, Facebook: You Win; I Was Wrong About You

  I love Facebook and I hate myself for not realizing it sooner.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Maddy Pumilia — on Nov 04, 2009

• The Cardiovascular and Psychological Benefits of Walking

  It helps control weight, conditions the heart, and strengthens the bones.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Harvey Reich — on Nov 04, 2009

Politics

• The Election in Brief: Victories for Liberty

  Around the nation, fiscal conservatism and individual liberty seemed to be the rule for the off-year elections.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Nov 04, 2009

• Barack Obama: The Vacillation of Now

  An off-year election and a new HBO documentary about the Obama Campaign can’t help but give us pause about our President.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jeanne Browne — on Nov 04, 2009

• Election Day 2009: A Tactical Victory for Democrats, Liberals, and Progressives

  The Republicans' "resounding victory" ain't what they think it is.

  Opinion in Politics — by Glenn Contrarian — on Nov 04, 2009

Gaming

• Playstation 3 Review: NBA Live 10

  For seasoned vets, this year's Live is a step in the right direction. For rookies... not so much.

  Review in Gaming — by Nathaniel Nehrbass — on Nov 04, 2009

• Nintendo Wii Review: Reel Fishing: Angler's Dream

  Patience and persistence pay off in the extensive fisherman's story mode or the derby-like multiplayer versus mode.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Nov 04, 2009

• Nintendo Wii Review: MySims Agents

  See what it's like to live the life of a spy!

  Review in Gaming — by April Pohren — on Nov 04, 2009

Tastes

• Stretching Your Fall Food Budget

  Make a salad or a soup into a cheap and healthy meal.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Jon Sobel — on Nov 04, 2009