November 24, 2009 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Eric Clapton - Me and Mr. Johnson

  Eric Clapton: Chapter 27

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Nov 24, 2009

• Retro Redux: The Mystery Of Karen Chandler

  She had at least three different names, but her voice was for real.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Nov 24, 2009

• Eve of Destruction

  An open letter to the former hippies of the world.

  Opinion in Music — by Benjamin Cossel — on Nov 24, 2009

• Music Review: Indie Round-Up - Chris Schutz, Easter Monkeys, Putumayo's Jazz, Tom White

  Chris Schutz's CD is one of the top pop debuts of the year.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Nov 24, 2009

• Verse Chorus Verse: Semisonic - "Closing Time"

  Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Nov 24, 2009

• Music Review: NOFX - Cokie The Clown EP

  NOFX save the best songs off their last full length album and put them on an EP for all their diehard fans.

  Review in Music — by Brian McConville — on Nov 24, 2009

• Music Review: Left Lane Cruiser - All You Can Eat!!

  Speed metal, rockabilly and the blues had a threesome and the result was Left Lane Cruiser. Raw, intense, awesome music!

  Review in Music — by Lynda Lippin — on Nov 24, 2009

• Music Review: W.A.S.P. - Babylon

  Rock and roll will never die!

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 24, 2009

• Music Review: The Eels - Little Bird

  A little tale from End Times

  Review in Music — by Mindy Peterman — on Nov 24, 2009

• Music Review: Them Crooked Vultures - Them Crooked Vultures

  Them Crooked Vultures circle the carcass of musical awesomeness waiting for the final drops to spill.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Nov 24, 2009

Books

• The Early Word: New Books for the Week of November 23, 2009

  Black Friday Cometh, as does... Dean Koontz, Michael Crichton, Lisa Scottoline, Joseph Wambaugh, J.M. Coetzee, Jim Butcher, Al Roker; Howie Mandel, Phish, Jazz Loft Project...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Nov 24, 2009

• Book Review: Zen Shorts by John J. Muth

  If you're looking for a little bit of Zen during the craziness of the holiday rush, check out this book.

  Review in Books — by RachelintheOC — on Nov 24, 2009

• eBook Review: So You Wanna Be a Rock & Roll Star: How I Machine-Gunned a Roomful Of Record Executives by Jacob Slichter

  A compelling inside look at the music business...

  Review in Books — by Josh Hathaway — on Nov 24, 2009

• Book Review: The Nine Pound Hammer by John Claude Bemis

  American folk tale heroes come alive in this new book, but those heroes face certain deaths.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Nov 24, 2009

• Book Review: The Church of Facebook: How the Wireless Generation is Redefining Community by Jesse Rice

  Well researched discussion of the reasons behind the popularity of Facebook, with suggestions on how the Church should respond.

  Review in Books — by Keiki Hendrix — on Nov 24, 2009

• Graphic Novel Review: Who Is Superwoman? by Sterling Gates and Jamal Igle

  Supergirl finds herself at the center of a conspiracy that threatens her life on Earth and New Krypton.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Nov 24, 2009

• Book Review: The Ayatollah Begs To Differ: the Paradox of Modern Iran by Hooman Majd

  Acceptance: a first step toward peace.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Nov 24, 2009

• Book Review: The Irregulars by Jennet Conant

  "Truth is far too precious a commodity to be used lightly." L. Franck, BSC

  Review in Books — by FCEtier — on Nov 24, 2009

• Book Review: ABC Delicious: Quick Smart Cook by Valli Little

  This book lives up to its name, with 120 recipes that span the three meals of the day, including soups, desserts, low-fat treats.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on Nov 24, 2009

• Book Review: Bear Portraits by Jill Greenberg

  Refined, surprising photography; this collection of portraits gives bears the celebrity treatment.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Nov 24, 2009

• Book Review: Bowie: A Biography by Marc Spitz

  Bowie fanboy/journalist Marc Spitz's David Bowie: A Biography is a long but light and entertaining recap of the rock icon's career

  Review in Books — by Jade Blackmore — on Nov 24, 2009

Gaming

• MIGS 09: Interview with Jonathan Cooper, BioWare

  Lead Animator at Bioware, Jonathan Cooper, sat down with me to discuss Mass Effect 2 and cinematics in general.

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Nov 24, 2009

• Nintendo Wii Review: My Baby First Steps

  Taking care of a baby can be fun for the entire family.

  Review in Gaming — by bigguyd — on Nov 24, 2009

• MIGS 09: Interview with Ken Rolston, Big Huge Games

  An organic discussion with a talented designer of huge narrative RPG titles.

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Nov 24, 2009

Politics

• Embrace the Powell Doctrine

  The dithering on sending reinforcements to Afghanistan may end soon, but Obama must make a commitment to victory, not just more occupation.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mr Dock Ellis — on Nov 24, 2009

• Mad Scientist

  Phil Jones is not the only mad scientist. He has company: Michael Mann, James Hansen, Michael Oppenheimer, Stephen Schneider, and Kevin Trenberth.

  Opinion in Politics — by Heloise — on Nov 24, 2009

• Dems Health Care for America: Who is Going to Pay?

  Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are at risk.

  Opinion in Politics — by Christine Lakatos — on Nov 24, 2009

• Talk Google To Me

  Murdoch is making news because he wants to "unfriend" Google and friend Microsoft and its search engine Bing.

  News in Politics — by Heloise — on Nov 24, 2009

• It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again

  The current stock market bubble like all bubbles has been caused by the monetary oligarchs at the Fed.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kenn Jacobine — on Nov 24, 2009

• Bad News at My Doorstep - Analysis of Israel's "Situation"

  It is darkest before the dawn. In terrible darkness I await the dawn - the dawn of Redemption.

  Opinion in Politics — by Ruvy — on Nov 24, 2009

Video

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Ninja Assassin, Old Dogs, Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Road

  Plenty of films to spread holiday cheer!

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Nov 24, 2009

• DVD Review: Superman - The Complete Animated Series

  Superman The Complete Animated Series brings the popular animated series together in one package with a new bonus disc.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Nov 24, 2009

• Movie Review: Mon oncle (1958)

  Jacques Tati's silent-film-with-sound scolds the new, blows a kiss to the bygone.

  Review in Video — by Paul J. Marasa — on Nov 24, 2009

• Movie Review: Ninja Assassin

  The team behind the Matrix trilogy present "Splat: The Movie" and more power to 'em!

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Nov 24, 2009

• DVD Review: Justice League - The Complete Series

  This is the way you release a television series!

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Nov 24, 2009

• DVD Review: Angels & Demons (Two-Disc Extended Edition)

  Angels & Demons is the film adaptation of the Dan Brown novel of the same name.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Nov 24, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Gone with the Wind - 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition

  Frankly, my dear, you probably ought to give a damn.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Nov 24, 2009

• Movie Review:Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire

  One child left behind.

  Review in Video — by Rob Rector — on Nov 24, 2009

• Movie Review: Ginevra's Story

  Profile of the Only da Vinci painting in the United States.

  Review in Video — by Jack Goodstein — on Nov 24, 2009

• TV Review: The Jazz Baroness

  The story of an unlikely friendship between an heiress and one of the great figures in jazz music, Thelonious Monk.

  Review in Video — by Pat Padua — on Nov 24, 2009

• Now It's Time To Hear From The Real Mad Men

  Sometimes fact is stranger than fiction.

  Opinion in Video — by Hank Wasiak — on Nov 24, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Mamma Mia! The Movie - Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! More Gift Set

  A winning musical with a spirited cast.

  Review in Video — by The Other Chad — on Nov 24, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Three Major Benefits of Fish Oil and How It Supports Fat Loss

  Fish oil could be the most beneficial supplement for overall health and fitness. Check out these reasons why.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Rick Porter — on Nov 24, 2009

Sports

• Rich Rodriguez, A Lesson In Humility

  Firing him does nobody and nothing any favors, especially the program's own sense of well being.

  Opinion in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Nov 24, 2009

Tastes

• Spirits of the Season: A Guide to a Gift That Keeps on Pouring

  Holly and ivy hanging up and good drink in every cup.

  Review in Tastes — by Kate Shea Kennon — on Nov 24, 2009

Culture

• Who Is To Blame When a Child Becomes a Prostitute?

  A tale of parental neglect and children left to their own devices.

  Opinion in Culture — by ismailjabaar — on Nov 24, 2009

• Hope Is The Thing

  Believe it or not, these are the good old days!

  Opinion in Culture — by Marge Katherine Mercurio — on Nov 24, 2009