December 18, 2009 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Through the Triangle by C.P. Stewart

  As a sci-fi page-turner inspired by the infamous Bermuda Triangle, Through the Triangle is remarkably descriptive without detracting from the pacing or the plot.

  Review in Books — by Jon Erbar — on Dec 18, 2009

• Book Review: Whirlwind (Dreamhouse Kings Book 5) by Robert Liparulo

  Run, David - run! Liparulo continues to gear up for his series finale.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Dec 18, 2009

• Book Review: Art, Life And UFOs by Budd Hopkins

  A meager memoir from a figure straddling two dubious genres.

  Review in Books — by Dan Schneider — on Dec 18, 2009

• Book Review: Exposed: 10 years in Hollywood by Mark Liddell

  Take a journey into Hollywood with a collection of breathtaking pictures.

  Review in Books — by Sahar — on Dec 18, 2009

• Book Review: November Blues by Sharon M. Draper

  One night can change a life forever. Sharon Draper takes a look at teen pregnancy.

  Review in Books — by Latresha Byrd — on Dec 18, 2009

Sports

• Best NFL Team Of the 2000s

  In the era of parity, one NFL team stood out from all the rest, the dynasty that was the New England Patriots.

  Opinion in Sports — by Charlie Doherty — on Dec 18, 2009

• This Decade's 10 Best Hyphenated Athletes

  A dashing list, wouldn't you say? No you wouldn't. Because it's not a dash. It's a HYPHEN.

  Opinion in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Dec 18, 2009

• The Exchange: Big Ten Expansion

  A 12th team: the drawbacks, the possibilities, and the replies.

  Opinion in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Dec 18, 2009

• Selig's Old Boy Network Won't Fix Baseball

  By not enlisting anyone in baseball younger generation, Bud Selig’s committee seems destined to perpetuate the theory that the people running baseball have fallen out of touch with the average fan.

  Opinion in Sports — by Dan McGowan — on Dec 18, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Being Inside Music

  A common sense definition of music.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Regis Schilken — on Dec 18, 2009

• Workout Equipment Review: Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar

  The Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar makes it possible for anyone to have a home gym with very minimal cost.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Rick Porter — on Dec 18, 2009

Video

• Blu-ray Review: The Mel Brooks Collection

  A treasure trove of parodies and farces from this comedy juggernaut.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Dec 18, 2009

• DVD Review: SciQ – Volume 2

  Andrew, Paula, and Pemma dive, trek, and soar into an exploration of life in the midst of the elements.

  Review in Video — by Jennifer Bogart — on Dec 18, 2009

• Movie Review: Avatar

  This is modern day filmmaking at its biggest, boldest, and most visually stunning.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Dec 18, 2009

• PBS Primetime Programming for the Week of December 20

  It is Christmas and I'm looking for a gingerbread miracle.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Dec 18, 2009

• TV Review: Doctor Who - "The Waters of Mars"

  This latest Doctor Who special is truly special indeed.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Dec 18, 2009

• DVD Review: Life On Mars - Series 2

  When it comes to viewing Life On Mars, it's best just to enjoy the ride as is.

  Review in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Dec 18, 2009

Music

• Music DVD Review: Beyonce - I Am...Yours: An Intimate Performance at Wynn Las Vegas

  Beyoncé's performance here is nothing short of amazing.

  Review in Music — by Cinema Sentries — on Dec 18, 2009

• Radio Free MP3: Beth Thornley, The Subjects, Emanuel & The Fear

  Warm these cold winter days with free MP3s!

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Dec 18, 2009

• Music Review: Pablo Menendez and Mezcla - I'll See You In Cuba

  Cuban jazz is well-represented, but that's only the beginning.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Dec 18, 2009

• Music Review: Martin Gordon - Time Gentlemen Please

  If time's up for humanity, be sure to make Martin Gordon's latest your soundtrack to the apocalypse.

  Review in Music — by James A. Gardner — on Dec 18, 2009

• Music DVD Review: Dir en grey - Average Blasphemy

  The optical counterparts to Dir en grey's songs prove to be just as shocking and just as exciting.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Dec 18, 2009

• Music Review: Disarmonia Mundi - The Isolation Game

  Disarmonia Mundi continue to hammer on with a new album and a new line up.

  Review in Music — by ColinM — on Dec 18, 2009

• Vinyl Tap Special Edition: Best Reissues of 2009

  But wait, there's more...

  Opinion in Music — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Dec 18, 2009

• Music Review: Neil Young - Dreamin' Man Live '92

  Neil Young's classic Harvest Moon album gets stripped down to bare-bones.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Dec 18, 2009

• The Friday Morning Listen: The Clash - London Calling

  Thirty...freaking...years.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Dec 18, 2009

Gaming

• Screenshots: Clash of the Titans

  Take a peek at screenshots from one of next year's titles.

  News in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Dec 18, 2009

• PC Review: The Sims 3: World Adventures

  Vacation fun in China, France, or Egypt for Sim families or adventurers in the first Sims 3 expansion pack.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Dec 18, 2009

• PS3 Review: Pro Evolution Soccer 2010

  A lot of fun — even for an unathletic nerd like me.

  Review in Gaming — by Luigi Bastardo — on Dec 18, 2009

Culture

• War Brides Past and Present

  War brides were a part of 20th century America. Will they make an appearance in the 21st?

  Opinion in Culture — by Jerry Stegall — on Dec 18, 2009

• To Beat the Devil

  Even when you know it's coming, the passing of a loved one still hurts.

  Opinion in Culture — by Benjamin Cossel — on Dec 18, 2009

• Some Atheists Need to Get a Grip

  Many religious credit God and blame Satan, forfeiting responsibility for their actions. Is the atheist different who credits fellow atheists and blames the religious?

  Opinion in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Dec 18, 2009