November 9, 2009 Archive

Politics

• It's Time for America to Stop Claiming to be a Great Nation, and Start Becoming One

  Whenever congress must choose between the best interest of Americans and corporate largess, the people will lose every time.

  Opinion in Politics — by Wattree — on Nov 09, 2009

• Business As Usual: Barack Obama Visits China

  When the Nobel Peace Prize winner visits China, the policy of "look the other way" persists.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jordan Richardson — on Nov 09, 2009

• Senator Joe Lieberman: “Public Option is Unnecessary”

  “Joe the Senator” believes that it is wrong for our government to take over the health insurance industry. So do many Americans.

  Opinion in Politics — by Christine Lakatos — on Nov 09, 2009

• Remembering the Fall of the Berlin Wall

  I recall thinking, "That will never happen in a million years," but here it was happening a mere two years later.

  Opinion in Politics — by Victor Lana — on Nov 09, 2009

• Speaking for Health Insurance

  Principle and cash clash over advertising

  Opinion in Politics — by Jack Goodstein — on Nov 09, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Tiny Tim - I've Never Seen A Straight Banana - Rare Moments: Volume 1

  Sometimes a banana is not just a banana.

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

• Music Review: John Coltrane - Side Steps

  A collection of the master's work as a session player.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Nov 09, 2009

• Music Review: AC/DC - Backtracks

  A box-set of rarities, Backtracks has something for every AC/DC fan.

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

• Music Review: Chickenfoot - Chickenfoot (Deluxe Limited Edition)

  The DVD is worth the price alone.

  Review in Music — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Nov 09, 2009

• Verse Chorus Verse: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - "Mary Jane's Last Dance"

  The myth becomes reality...

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

• Music Review: Byther Smith – Got No Place To Go

  A few minor missteps in material, but Smith’s soulful conviction wins out.

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

• Enter to Win: Daryl Hall and John Oates Do What You Want Be What You Are

  Two lucky readers will win a copy of this box set.

  News in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Nov 09, 2009

• Music Review: Madison Violet - No Fool For Trying

  One of Canada's best kept secrets.

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

• Music Review: The Silk Road Ensemble - Off The Map

  Music does the same basic things the world over; expresses our inner thoughts and emotions.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 09, 2009

• Music Review: Powerman 5000 - Somewhere on the Other Side of Nowhere

  Another solid turn from the under appreciated rockers.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 09, 2009

• Rock Critic Robert Hilburn Talks of Memoir and Music That Matters

  Esteemed journalist Robert Hilburn discusses his memoir, Cornflakes with John Lennon, and the craft of music criticism.

  Interview in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Nov 09, 2009

Culture

• Theater Review (Queens, NY): Much Ado About Nothing

  William Shakespeare's comedy classic staged as a reality television show – and it works!

  Review in Culture — by Kikstad — on Nov 09, 2009

• From the Green Room: Marley and Me

  A Christmas Carol returns and Marley haunts again – played by me, again.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jack Goodstein — on Nov 09, 2009

• Theater Review (NYC): The Lesser Seductions of History

  The 1960s, A to Z, in one night.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Nov 09, 2009

• Thanks for the Ride

  A free-form night in San Francisco depending on the kindness of strangers and friend.

  Opinion in Culture — by Alexandra Jones — on Nov 09, 2009

• Blaming Vampires Won't Save Our Children

  The Daily Mail's misdirected quest for morality

  Opinion in Culture — by bravelittlememe — on Nov 09, 2009

• Theatre Review (Queens, NY): The Pillowman at the Astoria Performing Arts Center

  It isn't a crime to write a story.

  Review in Culture — by Kate Shea Kennon — on Nov 09, 2009

• Moving Out

  What to take, what to leave. The dilemma of moving day.

  Opinion in Culture — by Mindy Peterman — on Nov 09, 2009

• The Love File: To Hold the Incandescent Moment

  A 30-year old folder tracks my quest for romance and reflects hope, anxiety and the impact of technology on dating.

  Opinion in Culture — by Van Wallach — on Nov 09, 2009

• A Day in the Life of Poppy Tombazana

  One volunteer's perspective on the devastating effects of HIV/AIDS in the rural areas.

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

Books

• Book Review: But Beautiful: A Book About Jazz by Geoff Dyer

  Geoff Dyer's fact-based but impressionistic fictional essays about great jazz musicians are a form of literary jazz.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Nov 09, 2009

• Book Review: "Self-Surrender," "Peace," "Compassion," & "The Mission Of The Goose": Poems And Prayers From South India by Appayya & Nila-kantha Dikshita And Vedanta Deshika

  Perhaps we should leave the translation of works in other cultures to them and stick to our own in future.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Nov 09, 2009

• Book Review: The Enclave by Karen Hancock

  Exciting scientific thriller with Christian depth.

  Review in Books — by Rachel Starr Thomson — on Nov 09, 2009

• Book Review: The Hindus: An Alternative History by Wendy Doniger

  A fresh look at the world's oldest major religion through the eyes of alternative historians: women, myths and lower castes

  Review in Books — by Georganna Hancock — on Nov 09, 2009

• Interview with Children's Author Kathy Stemke

  Author Kathy Stemke writes educational books for children.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Nov 09, 2009

• Book Review: Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost

  Vampires, bounty hunters, ghosts, and demons — love is tough in this urban fantasy series

  Review in Books — by Vyrdolak — on Nov 09, 2009

• Bright Star Falls To Earth

  Campion has behaved like a lovelorn adolescent over her own creation.

  Opinion in Books — by msniw — on Nov 09, 2009

• Book Review: Living Green: The Missing Manual by Nancy Conner

  Are you curious or even dubious about the green movement? Maybe want a few tips on how to improve?

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

• The Early Word: New Books for the Week of November 9, 2009

  King, Coonts, Bond, Niven, Howard, Rutherford, Poyer, Hart, Finch; Agassi, Carlin, Scalia, Zadie Smith, Led Zeppelin, 'Miracle on the Hudson', 'Biggest Loser' 'Flow', 'Elephant Whisperer'...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Nov 09, 2009

Video

• Blu-ray Review: Monsters, Inc.

  Great technically, but it leaves something to be desired when compared to the other great Pixar films.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Nov 09, 2009

• DVD Review: The Mod Squad - Season 2, Volume 2

  One of the most iconic and exciting TV series is now available on DVD.

  Review in Video — by Jet Gardner — on Nov 09, 2009

• The Amazing Race Takes a Roll in the Hay

  The Amazing Race revisited a classic Roadblock last night. It's kind of sad we all knew it was coming.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Nov 09, 2009

• Movie Review: The Fourth Kind

  The Fourth Kind is definitely the worst kind. Especially if you paid for your ticket.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Nov 09, 2009

• DVD Review: Lovecraft - Fear of the Unknown

  An engaging and affecting look at one of genre fiction’s most influential writers

  Review in Video — by Vyrdolak — on Nov 09, 2009

• Creating The Third Age: Finding Locations

  The creator of the upcoming webseries, The Third Age, explores the process of finding locations.

  News in Video — by Patrick — on Nov 09, 2009

• DVD Review: Ice Age - Dawn of the Dinosaurs + the Scrat Pack

  Can Scrat find true love?

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Nov 09, 2009

• DVD Pick of the Week: Near Dark

  Plenty of releases worth losing some time to.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 09, 2009

• DVD Review: Shaun the Sheep - Little Sheep of Horrors

  Shaun the Sheep is back for a scary good time!!

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Nov 09, 2009

• Movie Review: The Men Who Stare at Goats

  Fun, but lightweight.

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

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Review: Nerf 2: N-Strike Elite

  Nerf builds on its first person shooter brand with a second installment.

  Review in Gaming — by bigguyd — on Nov 09, 2009

• What's New on the Wii/DSi Shop Channel for November 9, 2009

  Excitebike and Frogger's long-awaited returns lead the charge this week on the Wii Shop Channel!

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Nov 09, 2009

• Game du Jour Deals: November 8 - 14

  There's a lot of cooking and hidden object finding in this week's Game du Jour games.

  News in Gaming — by Toni Schwartz — on Nov 09, 2009

• Nintendo Wii Review: Go Play City Sports

  Go Play City Sports wants to make me play outside, not on my Wii...

  Review in Gaming — by Fitz — on Nov 09, 2009

Sports

• Seahawks Come Back To Declaw The Lions 32-20

  Sorry, Matt Sussman, but Seattle found a way to come back against your Lions.

  Review in Sports — by Russ Evenhuis — on Nov 09, 2009

• The Great Yankee Deflation

  After watching the Yankees' victory last week, I wasn't angry. Instead, I felt nothing.

  Opinion in Sports — by Casey Michel — on Nov 09, 2009

• THF: Rooting Against Necessary Evil

  Winding up the baseball season, giving reasons to watch the NBA, and "What Were They Thinking?"

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Nov 09, 2009