December 11, 2009 Archive

Politics

• Gumps For Presidents

  Is the intellectual capacity of the average American proving to the world that "Stupid Is As Stupid Does"?

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Dec 11, 2009

Culture

• CityWalk (Hollywood) Hosts Free Concerts December 13th and 20th

  Stars perform free concerts to raise money to end hunger.

  News in Culture — by Maddy Pumilia — on Dec 11, 2009

• Theater Review (NYC): Race by David Mamet

  Attack of the client from hell.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Dec 11, 2009

• For the Rush of It

  The joys of Greek life.

  Opinion in Culture — by Emily Deck — on Dec 11, 2009

• Straight Edge Kids: Clean Living Through Punk Rock

  A look into the past and present of the punk rock revolution's clean living side.

  Interview in Culture — by Colbi Beam — on Dec 11, 2009

• Where Is My Christmas?

  My one holiday indulgence is a cup of hot chocolate and a pity party with a little girl who simply won’t have it.

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Dec 11, 2009

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Review: Dance Dance Revolution: Hottest Party 3

  Dance Dance Revolution: Hottest Party 3 mixes an aerobic workout with all around dance fun.

  Review in Gaming — by Brit Linstrom — on Dec 11, 2009

• PlayStation Network Update: 12/10/2009

  PixelJunk Shoot your way through Dante's Inferno on a great update for the PSN.

  News in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Dec 11, 2009

Books

• Book Review: God Gave Us Love by Lisa Tawn Bergren, Illustrated by Laura J. Bryant

  Adorable, but wordy - unfortunately my children weren't deeply engaged.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Dec 11, 2009

• Book Review: The Social Media Marketing Book by Dan Zarrella

  Confused by social media? Dan Zarrella provides a concise introduction to the social media marketing world.

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

• Book Review: Sisters: An Anthology edited by Jan Freeman, Emily Wojcik, and Deborah Bull

  The unique bond of sisters takes many forms in this rich collection from Paris Press.

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

• Reviews in Brief: The Christmas Lamp by Lori Copeland

  What if Christmas bypassed your town?

  Review in Books — by CeeCee McNeil — on Dec 11, 2009

• Book Review: The Tin House Writer's Series

  A feast for the language-starved, The Tin House Writer's Series should fill the plate, or the stocking, of every aspiring writer.

  Review in Books — by Christy Corp-Minamiji — on Dec 11, 2009

• Book Review: Retribution: The Battle for Japan, 1944-45 by Max Hastings

  This story will tell today's youth how courageous were their ancestors during the war against Japan.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Dec 11, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Elvis Presley - Elvis 75: Good Rockin' Tonight

  You are cordially invited to Elvis Presley's 75th birthday party.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Dec 11, 2009

• Donny Hathaway's "This Christmas": A Timeless Holiday Classic

  Donny Hathaway blends R&B, romance, and traditional holiday images to create a unique Christmas carol.

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

• Music DVD Review: Grayson Capps - Grayson Capps Live At The Paradiso

  An intimacy you'd very rarely feel even if you were at a concert in person, let alone watching one on DVD.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Dec 11, 2009

• Best Albums of the Decade (2000-2009): 20-11

  Albums 20 through 11 of the best albums of the decade.

  Review in Music — by palais1977 — on Dec 11, 2009

• Music Review: Patrick And Eugene - Altogether Now (Birds Bees Flowers Trees)

  Coolest eccentric Brit-band since The Bonzos

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

• Music Review: Ruben Studdard - Love Is

  Ruben Studdard stays "soulful" with Love Is.

  Review in Music — by Sherry Lipp — on Dec 11, 2009

• The Friday Morning Listen: Benjamin Gibbard, Jay Farrar - One Fast Move or I'm Gone

  Me & TheWife™ - Simple golden eternity...

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Dec 11, 2009

• Music Review: Plunge - Dancing on Thin Ice

  A courageous and risky bit of jazz.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Dec 11, 2009

• What's Adam Lambert Doing New Year's Eve?

  Headlining Gridlock's Big Bash at Paramount Picture Studios

  News in Music — by Alexandra Jones — on Dec 11, 2009

• Music Review: Paradise Lost- Paradise Lost

  Paradise Lost take a step into the past to become heavier.

  Review in Music — by ColinM — on Dec 11, 2009

• Retro Redux: Letting It All Hang Out — The Hombres

  Venturing into the strange world of pop music in the sixties.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Dec 11, 2009

• Music Review: Various Artists – Michael Jackson: The Remix Suite

  Can't stop 'til you get enough; more Michael Jackson remixes!

  Review in Music — by Sahar — on Dec 11, 2009

Video

• A Sneak Peek at Lie To Me's Fall Finale, "The Tractor Man"

  This season has been a nail-biter, and fans are pleased to learn that Lie to Me will be back in the spring.

  News in Video — by Gerry Weaver — on Dec 11, 2009

• Making Movies in the Hinterland: Extras

  The glamour of movie making isn't for extras.

  Opinion in Video — by Jack Goodstein — on Dec 11, 2009

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of December 13

  Time to talk Christmas gifts.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Dec 11, 2009

• Reviews in Brief: Waitress

  Waitress is an indie with the heart of a TV show.

  Review in Video — by 2dreviews — on Dec 11, 2009

• Enter to Win: The Goods - Live Hard, Sell Hard DVD Giveaway

  Enter to win a copy of this raunchy comedy!

  News in Video — by Lisa McKay — on Dec 11, 2009

Sports

• The SEC Goes Bowling - A Lot - This Postseason

  Ten SEC teams qualify and will play in bowl games this postseason.

  Opinion in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Dec 11, 2009