November 12, 2009 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Why AC/DC Matters by Anthony Bozza

  This short but concise book on AC/DC shows us why the band still matters in today's music world.

  Review in Books — by Clarence Yu — on Nov 12, 2009

• Neil Gaiman Rocks the Cleveland Public Library

  Last month Neil Gaiman came to Cleveland, Ohio, much to the swooning delight of this fantasy fan.

  News in Books — by hadesarrow — on Nov 12, 2009

• Book Review: The Christmas List by Richard Paul Evans

  A Holiday story of life that will not soon be forgotten.

  Review in Books — by April Pohren — on Nov 12, 2009

• Graphic Novel Review: Fray by Joss Whedon, Karl Moline and Andy Owens

  Slayers are forever.

  Review in Books — by Eilonvi — on Nov 12, 2009

• Book Review: The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown

  Like the finest junk food, The Lost Symbol is strangely compelling.

  Review in Books — by Highlander — on Nov 12, 2009

• Book Review: Mr. Skin's Skincyclopedia by Mr. Skin

  Mr. Skin's Skincyclopedia is a fully revised and updated edition of the classic listing of actresses appearing nude on film.

  Review in Books — by Greg Barbrick — on Nov 12, 2009

• Book Review: Hex in High Heels by Linda Wisdom

  Paranormal witchy fun at it's best!

  Review in Books — by April Pohren — on Nov 12, 2009

• Reviews in Brief: His Excellency: George Washington by Joseph J. Ellis

  Did America's premier revolutionary deserve his monumental status?

  Review in Books — by Jenn Kepka — on Nov 12, 2009

• Reviews in Brief: The Devlin Diary by Christi Phillips

  This fantastic follow-up to The Rossetti Letter finds Claire Donovan in London teaching history at Cambridge.

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on Nov 12, 2009

Sports

• Where Are All The Sports Bloggers?

  Only 10 percent of bloggers say they write about sports. That seems ... low.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Nov 12, 2009

• The Big Ten (11) Preview: Week Eleven

  One game will decide the Big Ten representative to the Rose Bowl!

  Opinion in Sports — by Robert M. Barga — on Nov 12, 2009

• On the Colts, the Steelers and Sunday Night Football

  New England heads to Lucas Oil Stadium in order to drill out a win.

  Opinion in Sports — by Ethan Booker — on Nov 12, 2009

• Detroit Slaughters Columbus, 9-1

  The Blue Jackets know the playoffs are over, right?

  News in Sports — by Robert M. Barga — on Nov 12, 2009

• Auburn and Georgia Prepare for Border War

  Pride, bowl positions are on the line in the deep south's oldest rivalry.

  Opinion in Sports — by Jay Skipworth — on Nov 12, 2009

• The Numbers Are Clear: Weis Has To Go

  The facts are clear; time has run out for Charlie Weis at Notre Dame.

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

Video

• Blu-ray Review: The Negotiator

  Kevin Spacey and Samuel L. Jackson star in this thriller, now updated for the beautiful Blu-ray system.

  Review in Video — by Chelsea Doyle — on Nov 12, 2009

• Movie Review: Women in Trouble

  A charming, but insubstantial feature about the overlapping lives of ten women in L.A.

  Review in Video — by Patrick — on Nov 12, 2009

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: 2012, Pirate Radio

  Two main choices. Are they for you?

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

• Movie Review: The Boat That Rocked (AKA Pirate Radio)

  When this boat's a-rockin' you'll wish you could come knockin'.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Nov 12, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Monsters, Inc.

  Endless extras and in-depth featurettes in a special four-disc edition bolster this highly recommended 2001 G-rated classic.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Nov 12, 2009

• DVD Review: Wolverine and the X-Men: Beginning of the End

  Wolverine and the X-Men is a fun series that the entire family can enjoy.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Nov 12, 2009

Gaming

• Xbox 360 Review: Red Faction: Guerrilla

  Red Faction: Guerrilla is a fast-paced, destruction-filled, third person shooter and a grand time.

  Review in Gaming — by Bunneh3000 — on Nov 12, 2009

• PS3 Review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

  Infinity Ward matches their previous masterpiece.

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

Politics

• Health Care Reform: Is There Finally Hope For The Uninsured?

  Will President Obama's Health Care Reform finally bring some hope to the uninsured?

  Opinion in Politics — by Aricca Says — on Nov 12, 2009

Music

• Retro Redux: The Croonerhood Of Mel Carter

  So what's your definition of a crooner?

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

• Verse Chorus Verse: Springsteen Nashville Countdown

  Let's re-set those clocks one more time...

  Opinion in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Nov 12, 2009

• Music Review: Ray Davies — The Kinks Choral Collection By Ray Davies and The Crouch End Festival Chorus

  It’s not too much of a stretch to conceive how the themes that the Kinks explored could have inspired Ray Davies' latest release.

  Review in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Nov 12, 2009

• Music DVD Review: Status Quo - Status Quo: Pictures Live At Montreux

  Still alive and kicking after all these years.

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

• Music Review: Omar Rodríguez-López - Xenophanes

  Rodríguez-López takes the vocal reigns on yet another 2009 record.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Nov 12, 2009

• Music Review: Paul McCartney - Good Evening New York City (2 CD/1 DVD Edition)

  Macca leaves no base uncovered on this night at the new ball park.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Nov 12, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Questions Data Center Operators Don’t Want You to Ask

  Ask tough questions to ensure you get the best possible facility for your mission-critical operations.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by johnsavageau — on Nov 12, 2009

Culture

• Recovering From Debt After Retirement

  As we age, especially in today's economic climate, the years that follow retirement can be even more difficult than before.

  News in Culture — by MGrosheim — on Nov 12, 2009

• The Toast of Birmingham

  The stones bore so many names, so many lives of which I’m barely aware.

  News in Culture — by msniw — on Nov 12, 2009

• No Hair November

  Solidarity with a sick friend provides a lesson for all.

  Opinion in Culture — by Courtney Murphy — on Nov 12, 2009