December 20, 2009 Archive

Music

• Retro Redux: Maxine Sullivan - Swingin' To Loch Lomond

  It was her signature song, but she probably never actually saw the lake — er, loch.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Dec 20, 2009

• Music Review: Erasure - The Innocents (21st Anniversary Edition)

  Erasure receive "a little respect" (i.e. the deluxe treatment) for their biggest-selling album, and it's a fan's delight.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Dec 20, 2009

• Music Review: Various Artists - Nowhere Boy (Soundtrack)

  A great job in bringing the music of the times to life.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Dec 20, 2009

Sports

• More Valuable Acquisition: Granderson or Johnson?

  While the Granderson trade stole all the headline the value in signing Nick Johnson should not be underestimated.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Dec 20, 2009

Books

• Graphic Fiction Review: Graphic Classics – Louise May Alcott edited by Tom Pomplun

  The newest Graphic Classics volume provides an eye-opening look at the Little Women author’s best- and lesser-known work.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Dec 20, 2009

• Book Review: One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by Alexander Solzhenitsyn

  One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich is about the plight of the individual wishing to retain his individuality amid the imposing structure and regime around him.

  Review in Books — by Jessica Schneider — on Dec 20, 2009

• Book Review: Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman and Brett Helquist

  Changed into animals, the Norse gods rely on the pluck of young Odd to set them free.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Dec 20, 2009

• Sony Reader Adventure: Val McDermid's Carol Jordan/Tony Hill Mysteries

  If you've enjoyed the BBC Wire in the Blood series, you'll love the novels on the Sony eReader.

  Review in Books — by Barbara Barnett — on Dec 20, 2009

• Sony Reader Adventure: Tall, Dark, and Fangsome by Michelle Rowan

  A whimsical voice weaves a great vampire story.

  Review in Books — by Connie Phillips — on Dec 20, 2009

• Comic Review: Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom by Bruce Brown and Renzo Podesta

  Begin an adventure in horror with this graphic novel about a young H.P. Lovecraft

  Review in Books — by Fitz — on Dec 20, 2009

• Book Review: Altar of Eden by James Rollins

  Rollings delivers a ripsnorting adventure story chockful of excitement and adrenaline.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Dec 20, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Sony Reader Adventure: Enhancing Your Reader Experience with calibre

  Extend the capabilities of your Sony Reader with calibre, a free open-source application for managing ebook content.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Bryan McKay — on Dec 20, 2009

• Periodical Content Announced for Sony Reader Store

  In an effort to compete with the Kindle, Sony has announced the availability of several major newspapers and periodicals for their Sony Reader devices.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Bryan McKay — on Dec 20, 2009

Video

• TV Recap: Steven Seagal: Lawman - "Firearms of Fury"

  Watch number two try to be number one!

  Review in Video — by Bob Patterson — on Dec 20, 2009

• DVD Review: Superman: The Complete Animated Series

  An awesome collection.

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Dec 20, 2009

• TV Review: Steven Seagal: Lawman - "The Student Becomes the Master"

  The demise of false modesty and a journey into history.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Fleming — on Dec 20, 2009

Culture

• Lorca Remains An Enigma

  The search for Lorca's grave continues after excavations yield nothing.

  News in Culture — by Bob Lloyd — on Dec 20, 2009