December 27, 2009 Archive

Books

• Bookish Delights 2009: The Fiction Edition

  Add a Pynchon Vice, heat to a Boyle, serve with a slice of Pears. Enjoy!

  Opinion in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Dec 27, 2009

• Book Review: Beneath the Wheel by Hermann Hesse

  While the book is blessed with Hesse’s impeccable prose style, Beneath the Wheel is comparatively a minor work.

  Review in Books — by Jessica Schneider — on Dec 27, 2009

• The Sony Reader Adventure: The Footprints of God by Greg Iles

  A great combination for a winter's day: the Sony Reader and a Greg Iles novel.

  Review in Books — by Barbara Barnett — on Dec 27, 2009

• Book Review: The Law of Forgiveness: Tap into the Positive Power of Forgiveness and Attract Good Things to Your Life by Connie Domino, MPH, RN

  Forgive and forget - should you and how can you?

  Review in Books — by Dr. Coach Love — on Dec 27, 2009

• Sony Reader Adventure: Sealed With a Wish by Lora Leigh

  Versatility, compact size, and long battery life make the Sony Reader a must have.

  Review in Books — by Connie Phillips — on Dec 27, 2009

• Sony Reader Adventure: Touch Edition Review (PRS-600)

  Good for text, but not recommended for illustrations.

  Review in Books — by Anna Creech — on Dec 27, 2009

• Sony Reader Adventure: Blues & Chaos: The Music Writing of Robert Palmer by Robert Palmer and Anthony DeCurtis (Part One)

  A brilliant disguise...

  Review in Books — by Josh Hathaway — on Dec 27, 2009

• Graphic Novel Review: Iron Man: The Five Nightmares by Matt Fraction and Salvador Larroca

  Tony Stark goes up against the son of an old enemy who has stolen Iron Man technology.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Dec 27, 2009

• Book Review: 50 Greatest Photo Opportunities in San Francisco by Matthew Bamberg

  A handy "how-to" guide to capture popular and obscure images the city by the bay has to offer

  Review in Books — by bigguyd — on Dec 27, 2009

Video

• DVD Review: The Fugitive - Season Three, Volume Two

  Dr. Richard Kimble continues his search as season three is completed on DVD.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Dec 27, 2009

• Movie Review: Up in the Air (2009)

  Skip the blockbusters and settle in for some old-school filmmaking.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Dec 27, 2009

• Movie Review: Avatar

  Fascinating film. Effects are jaw-dropping, story is less so.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Dec 27, 2009

• Best of House, M.D. Part 2: Vote for the Best Episode Ever

  Vote for the best House, M.D. episode ever.

  Opinion in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Dec 27, 2009

• The Twitter Effect and The Box Office

  Twitter's impact on movie-goers' decisions for 2009 blockbusters.

  News in Video — by bigguyd — on Dec 27, 2009

• DVD Review: The Red Green Show: The Infantile Years - Seasons 1991-1993

  An introduction to the manly man's world of Red Green.

  Review in Video — by Mindy Peterman — on Dec 27, 2009

• Reviews In Brief: The Moment After

  Biblical suspense thriller about conspiracy and out of control government power.

  Review in Video — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Dec 27, 2009

Politics

• The Afghanistan Train Wreck

  Considering the administration's Afghanistan strategy is like watching two trains chug toward each other in slow motion. The outcome is inevitable.

  Opinion in Politics — by Tom Carter — on Dec 27, 2009

• An Open Letter to Senator Kay Hagan (D-NC)

  Reid's health care boondoggle is plagued by the four “Cs” – constitutionality, cost, corruption, and consent.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kenn Jacobine — on Dec 27, 2009

• The People Deserve Better: Scrap Both Health Care Bills and Start Over

  Surely we can spare a few months to sit down some experts, some industry representatives, and even some concerned citizens, and come up with better ideas.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Dec 27, 2009

• How a Responsible Government Responds to Recession

  I'm betting that Ireland's responsible approach to stimulus and recovery will work better than Obama's taxing and spending.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Dec 27, 2009

Music

• Music DVD Review: Alter Bridge - Live From Amsterdam

  This Alter Bridge DVD might make you think, "who the hell cares if Creed reunited."

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Dec 27, 2009

• Music Review: P!nk - Funhouse Tour: Live in Australia

  If you're looking for a rock show that's more entertaining than a bunch of middle-aged guys with beards and beer guts, you've found it.

  Review in Music — by Anna Creech — on Dec 27, 2009

• Verse Chorus Verse: Barrett Martin - "Father of Skies"

  Foreign sounds and ideas taking shape...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Dec 27, 2009

• Music Review: Damage Control - Raw

  A three headed monster of Raw rock.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Dec 27, 2009

• Music Review: The Buffalo Springfield - Buffalo Springfield Again

  Stephen Stills: Chapter 2.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Dec 27, 2009

• Music Review: Seal - Hits

  Seal's greatest hits CD is a great introduction to some of his classics, but don't have high expectations for the two new tracks.

  Review in Music — by Sahar — on Dec 27, 2009

• Music Review: Alvin and the Chipmunks:The Squeakquel Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

  Alvin and the Chipmunks are back. This time, they introduce the Chipettes to the world.

  Review in Music — by NancyGail — on Dec 27, 2009

• Music Review: Dj Champion - No Heaven Borderlands

  DJ Champion's new EP, No Heaven Borderlands set for U.S release.

  Review in Music — by Donovan Smith — on Dec 27, 2009

• Music Review: Ray Davies - The Kinks Choral Collection

  With his latest release, Ray Davies once again displays his genius.

  Review in Music — by Anthony Tobis — on Dec 27, 2009

Gaming

• Xbox Live Arcade Review: Gyromancer

  Gyromancer could have been great with its merging Square Enix and Bejeweled Twist, but the mechanics used make it simply average.

  Review in Gaming — by Michael Prince — on Dec 27, 2009

Culture

• Opera Review (NYC): The Barber of Seville at the Bleecker Street Opera

  This is gritty opera, just the basics, but what crowd-pleasing basics they are.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Dec 27, 2009

Sports

• Urban Meyer Confirms Plans To Take Break

  Urban Meyer explains his decision to temporarily step aside as Florida's head coach but did not rule out a return in 2010.

  News in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Dec 27, 2009

• Urban Meyer May Not Be Done Yet

  Urban Meyer now said to be taking indefinite leave of absence.

  News in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Dec 27, 2009

Sci/Tech

• An eReader Overview

  An overview of eReader appliances — their strengths, weaknesses, and things to consider when shopping.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Oliver Masciarotte — on Dec 27, 2009