November 11, 2009 Archive

Gaming

• Nintendo DS Review: Nostalgia

  An awesome throwback to RPGs of yore hits the Nintendo DS.

  Review in Gaming — by Todd Douglass — on Nov 11, 2009

• Nintendo Wii Review: iCarly

  The first game system game from the hit Nickelodeon series, iCarly

  Review in Gaming — by MommyBKnowsBest — on Nov 11, 2009

• Nintendo DS Review: Style Savvy

  A simple fashion sim game that is surprisingly realistic

  Review in Gaming — by Alyse Wax — on Nov 11, 2009

• First Look: New Super Mario Bros. Wii

  Our first impressions of the new Mario leave us as giddy as schoolchildren.

  News in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Nov 11, 2009

Politics

• A November Tea Party

  Reminded of the long forgotten virtues of our nation.

  Opinion in Politics — by John_McKoy — on Nov 11, 2009

• Does the Queensland Premier Dance?

  A passing opinion on the first female Premier of State in Australia.

  Opinion in Politics — by Hayley Woodgate — on Nov 11, 2009

• South Carolina Says "Enough" to Lindsey Graham

  Lindsay Graham and the big-government Republicans may not have much of a political future.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Nov 11, 2009

• Obama Bails Out of Eastern Europe

  The new and ever practical American President doesn't see the value in Eastern Europe that Bush saw.

  Opinion in Politics — by Noel Trotsky — on Nov 11, 2009

Video

• Becoming Glee-ful

  Okay, fine, I like Glee. Happy now?

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Nov 11, 2009

• TV Review: The Bank of Mom & Dad - To Clothe One's Dog or to Clothe Oneself

  Mom and Dad pull out all the stops, including selling the car to get their daughter to understand budgeting…

  Review in Video — by Roxanne Postell — on Nov 11, 2009

• Movie Review: Precious

  Oscar gold galore in this gritty look at Harlem life in the late '80s.

  Review in Video — by Mitch Berman — on Nov 11, 2009

• DVD Review: Blackadder Remastered - The Ultimate Edition

  “The Ultimate Edition” is just about the ultimate Blackadder experience.

  Review in Video — by El Bicho — on Nov 11, 2009

• Movie Review: Whip It

  Drew Barrymore and Ellen Page imbue Whip It with energy, chemistry and fun

  Review in Video — by TYRONE S REID — on Nov 11, 2009

• DVD Review: March of the Penguins Limited Edition Giftset

  A plethora of penguins, a nature documentary like no other.

  Review in Video — by Jennifer Bogart — on Nov 11, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Heat

  Heat is both a visual and emotional feast, featuring strong performances and a compelling story.

  Review in Video — by David R Perry — on Nov 11, 2009

• TV Review: Castle - "Kill the Messenger"

  A dead bike messenger brings a case up from the depths. Did the wrong person go to prison?

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Nov 11, 2009

• Revisiting V

  V aired episode two last night. We're still liking it.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Nov 11, 2009

Sports

• Sammy Sosa's New Lighter Look

  Sammy Sosa is seen on the WWW with new lighter skin tones. Some mysterious malady, perhaps?

  News in Sports — by John Lake — on Nov 11, 2009

• The Curtis Granderson Hysteria Alarm

  A New York Post report says Granderson "could be had." Couldn't we all?

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Nov 11, 2009

• Georgia-Auburn Prepare to Add Another Chapter in Rivalry

  The Deep South's Oldest Rivalry features coaches and teams with a lot left to prove.

  Opinion in Sports — by Jay Skipworth — on Nov 11, 2009

• SEC Week Eleven Previews & Picks

  With the conference championship game set, teams jockey for bowl positions in this week's slate.

  Opinion in Sports — by Jay Skipworth — on Nov 11, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Port O'Brien - Threadbare

  A beautiful album documenting a profound loss.

  Review in Music — by Patrick Taylor — on Nov 11, 2009

• Music Review: YahZarah - The Prelude EP

  Reborn as Purple St. James, Yazarah redefines her funk-soul movement.

  Review in Music — by Bunneh3000 — on Nov 11, 2009

• Music Review: Nick Oliveri - Death Acoustic

  Desert dweller Nick Oliveri scores big with his acoustic new album Death Acoustic

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Nov 11, 2009

• iTunes Chart Watch, Week 11/9/09: Michael Jackson, Carrie Underwood, Glee, Owl City, Weezer

  The Glee Club hits the big time on the iTunes Album Chart...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Nov 11, 2009

• Giving George Harrison's Thirty Three and 1/3 Another Spin

  George Harrison's often overlooked album features beautiful ballads, his trademark humor, and just a touch of soul.

  Opinion in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Nov 11, 2009

• Music Review: Bee Gees - The Ultimate Bee Gees (Deluxe Edition)

  Worth it for the first disc and the DVD of music videos alone.

  Review in Music — by Luigi Bastardo — on Nov 11, 2009

• Music Review: From Scandinavia - Gargamel, Gosta Berlings Saga, Ponamero Sundown & Villebrad

  Four more of the best from Scandinavia, one of Eurorock's favorite haunts.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Nov 11, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Android 2.0 Steps Closer to the iPhone

  Android 2.0 sure is an accelerated attempt to catch up with the iPhone.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Ankur Agarwal — on Nov 11, 2009

Culture

• Waiting for Patience

  Patience belongs on a "Bucket-Less List" of things that will never happen in your life.

  Opinion in Culture — by Carol Richtsmeier — on Nov 11, 2009

• The Working Pooch

  How are working dogs trained?

  Opinion in Culture — by TexasSoonerFan — on Nov 11, 2009

• Seeds of a Relationship Breakup

  Do you know the four early indicators for a relationship failure?

  Opinion in Culture — by Dr. Coach Love — on Nov 11, 2009

• Push-Back Against Chiropractors: Singh to Get His Chance in Court

  Simon Singh gets a chance to confront chiropractor claims in court.

  News in Culture — by Bob Lloyd — on Nov 11, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Half Broke Horses by Jeannette Walls

  With a pen that glows with brilliance, Walls, writing in Half Broke Horses is bedazzling.

  Review in Books — by Wisteria Leigh — on Nov 11, 2009

• Product Review: Periscope Executive Lighted Portfolio

  Lighting my nocturnal activities.

  Review in Books — by Bradford Schmidt — on Nov 11, 2009

• Book Review: Stepmonster: A New Look at Why Real Stepmothers Think, Feel, and Act the Way We do by Wednesday Martin, Ph.D.

  "I was discovering I couldn’t find my footing or trust my judgment.”

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Nov 11, 2009

• Book Review: The English Rebel: One Thousand Years of Troublemaking, From the Normans to the Nineties by David Horspool

  Everything from medieval aristocrats to the Greenham Common protest, which makes for a bit of a muddle

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Nov 11, 2009

• Book Review: Mastering Digital Panoramic Photography by Harald Woeste

  Do you want a more professional view of creating panoramas?

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Nov 11, 2009

• Book Review: The Art of Overeating by Leslie Landis

  How to make sure you NOT lose weight - except the calories you are bound to lose laughing as you read this book.

  Review in Books — by Sahar — on Nov 11, 2009

• Book Review: The Sustainable Network: The Accidental Answer for a Troubled Planet by Sarah Sorenson

  How can we use current technology to address current world issues? The network may be the answer, Sarah Sorensen argues.

  Review in Books — by Kit O'Toole — on Nov 11, 2009

• Book Review: Conceptual Drawing: Freehand Drawing & Design Visualizations for Design Professionals by Joseph A. Koncelik & Kevin Reeder

  Do you want to improve your conceptual drawing skills?

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Nov 11, 2009

• Book Review: The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome by Tony Attwood

  The resource guide that can get you started on just about any Asperger related issue, and show you where to go from there.

  Review in Books — by Patricia Robinson MFT — on Nov 11, 2009