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All articles published on December 13, 2009
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Music
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Music Review: The Eels - End Times
A musical journey that leaves us sadder, wiser and fulfilled.
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Music Review: Freedy Johnston - Rain On The City
Freedy Johnston's first album of new original songs in eight years is due January 12th.
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Concert Review: Chimaira - St. Petersburg, Florida, 12/10/09
Chimaira brought their sonic onslaught to The 'burg.
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Music Review: David Byron Band - Lost And Found (Re-release)
Lost And Found the perfect title for this double set from the much missed David Byron, legendary Uriah Heep singer.
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Music Review: The Killer and the Star - The Killer and the Star
Cold's frontman finds a new opening to vent the music of his soul.
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Music Review: Jonatha Brooke - 10 Cent Wings and Steady Pull
If you find the holiday season is "swinging at your head," check out this great singer: Jonatha Brooke.
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Music Review: Bob Greene - St. Peter Street Strutters
This 1964 recording exemplifies the artistry and joyful spirit contained in New Orleans-style jazz.
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Music DVD/CD Review: Alter Bridge, Voivod, Pagan Metal, Marillion, and W.A.S.P.
Pagan metal examined, Marillion going acoustic, Voivod live and a great return from WASP.
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Music Review: Xasthur- All Reflections Drained
Xasthur falls even more into obscurity, but there are a few new diamonds to be found in this Rough.
Sci/Tech
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Social Media ROI: Measurement is Getting Easier
The 2009 Blog-Off Competition is underway!
Books
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Comic Review: Angel #28 by Bill Willingham and Brian Denham
A new writer and artist take over the Angel comic series for its next big story arc!
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Interview with Children's Author Fatima Sharafeddine
This Belgium-based Lebanese author was recently nominated for the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.
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The Sony Reader Adventure: Leonard Maltin's 2010 Movie Guide
Maltin's annual movie guide may be too big (literally) for the Reader Pocket Edition.
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Graphic Novel Review: Invincible: Head of the Class by Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, and Bill Crabtree
Mark Grayson's life as Invincible has gotten darker, but there are a lot of bright spots.
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Book Review: How to Lose Your Self of Steam & Other Teaching Lessons I Never Learned From Professional Development by Carol Richtsmeier
Witty and insightful look at high school students through the eyes of a journalism teacher.
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Sony Reader Adventure: Holiday With a Vampire by Caridad Pineiro and Maureen Child
The Sony reader and Reader store, I was able to quickly satisfy a holiday urge.
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Book Review: Captain Alatriste by Arturo Perez-Reverte
Captain Alatriste's code of honor endangers him when he refuses to complete an assassination in 17th century Madrid.
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Manga Review: .hack//Legend of the Twilight: The Complete Collection by Tatsuya Hamazaki and Rei Idumi
A new big-volume collection of this manga entry in the multi-media franchise proves accessible to .hack neophytes.
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Short Story Review: "Christmas With Daisy" by Mary Cunningham
A charming holiday tale about time travel, compassion, friendship, and the true spirit of Christmas.
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Sony Reader Adventure: It's The Little Things
The pageturning. The feel. This type of reading has way more steps than the old way.
Video
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Movie Review: Invictus
Plays like the driest of history books.
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TV Review: Steven Seagal: Lawman - "Too Young to Die"
Too badass for Goya. Too smart for Nietzsche. Seagal.
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Reviews in Brief: Training Day
Training Day is about Denzel Washington's seductive power over the film's characters, and the theatre's audience.
Gaming
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PlayStation 3 Review: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2
Lots of button mashing, but it's enjoyable enough.
Culture
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Dance Review (NYC): Snow White by Company XIV
Choreographer Austin McCormick and his multi-talented troupe conjure an extravagant feast for the eye and ear – and for all ages.
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Theatre Review (LA): La Posada Magica by Octavio Solis at the Odyssey Theatre
A moving and very different Christmas story.
Sports
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Barcelona 1-0 Espanyol: A City Against Itself
The battle for Barcelona is decided as the Big Swede, Ibrahimović, fires the deciding shot.
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Football Helmet Safety: Heads Will Roll
In spite of rules changes and improvements in equipment, football helmets are coming off with alarming frequency.
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Brian Kelly Takes His Place As Notre Dame's Coach
The Irish set their sights on one man, and unlike their past tribulations, this time they got their prize.
Politics
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Democrat Irresponsibility and Greed Triumphant
It's time to press "reset" on the federal government and start over again from scratch.
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Satire: The Republican National Committee’s Top Ten for 2010
What you do after 2010 or don’t get caught doing until then is your own business since you’ll already have their money.
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An American Woman Entrepreneur In Afghanistan
Two American founders of an Afghan Co-op deal with the uncertainties in a dangerous world.
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