December 31, 2009 Archive

Music

• Best Music of '09: Auerbach, Brendan Benson, Howling Bells, Knopfler, Barrett Martin, Nick Moss, Petty, R.E.M., Switchfoot, U2

  With no clear cut winner, we review the 10 best albums of 2009...

  Opinion in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Dec 31, 2009

• Music Review: Crosby, Stills & Nash - Crosby, Stills & Nash

  Stephen Stills: Chapter 5.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Dec 31, 2009

• Music Review: Moebius - Tonspuren

  German experimentalist Moebius' first solo record reissued.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Dec 31, 2009

Video

• TV Review: Demons (2009)

  It's not Buffy, but it's close.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Dec 31, 2009

• Top 25 Movies of the Decade 2000-2009 - Part 1

  The first part of my countdown of the top 25 movies of the decade, 2000-2009.

  Opinion in Video — by Ross Miller — on Dec 31, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver

  In a world of all-out attacks on civil liberties, Kingsolver's story of an artist's run-in with a McCarthy-crazed America sends shock waves.

  Review in Books — by Lynn Voedisch — on Dec 31, 2009

• Book Review: An African Tale by Enna Neru

  Transports the reader from a time of long, long ago, to modern Africa in a skillfully told story ripe with the elements of classic fairytales.

  Review in Books — by Christy Corp-Minamiji — on Dec 31, 2009

• Book Review: Americans in Space by Mary E. Mitchell

  Americans In Space is one author's wonderful take inside the parental beltway.

  Review in Books — by Heloise — on Dec 31, 2009

Politics

• A Mother’s Concern Over Homeland Security

  The aftermath of the Christmas Day, Flight 253 attempted terrorist attack hits home.

  Opinion in Politics — by Christine Lakatos — on Dec 31, 2009

• Top 10 Political Events of 2009

  It's been a tumultuous year in politics.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Dec 31, 2009

Culture

• Diet Secrets from the American Heart Association – and Jennifer Aniston

  Hint: It's the sugar, stupid!

  Opinion in Culture — by Karen Bentley — on Dec 31, 2009

• More Than a Resolution

  Adjusting how you make decisions can improve life in many ways.

  Opinion in Culture — by Princess Politics — on Dec 31, 2009

Gaming

• Nintendo DS Review: The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks

  This excellent sequel to Phantom Hourglass will both make fans happy and challenge newcomers!

  Review in Gaming — by Chelsea Doyle — on Dec 31, 2009

• Nintendo DS Review: The Wizard of Oz - Beyond the Yellow Brick Road

  A unique yet somehow forgettable take on the literary work.

  Review in Gaming — by Jason Townsend-Rogers — on Dec 31, 2009

• Nintendo DS Review: Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky

  Don't waste your time with this installment of Pokemon.

  Review in Gaming — by Alyse Wax — on Dec 31, 2009

Sports

• Top College Football Stories of 2009

  Southern teams, coaching changes, and rising stars made marks throughout the year.

  Opinion in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Dec 31, 2009

• A 12-Team College Football Playoff Proposal

  Include 11 conference championships and the top independent, and let them figure it out.

  Opinion in Sports — by Mark Kalriess — on Dec 31, 2009