April 7, 2010 Archive

Sports

• After Two Games, Pirates Still On Top Of The World

  This time the drama from Pittsburgh occurred in extra innings.

  News in Sports — by Jack Goodstein — on Apr 07, 2010

• Yankees Take Opening Series Against Sox; Grandy Shines in Debut

  The three game series between the Yankees and Red Sox had it all, including the emergence of Curtis Granderson as a Yankee.

  News in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Apr 07, 2010

• UFC 112 Preview: You've Got No Fear Of The Underdog

  Anderson Silva and BJ Penn have oddsmakers on their sides in Abu Dhabi.

  Opinion in Sports — by Matt DeTura — on Apr 07, 2010

• Opening Day: Rays Look Exciting, Healthy, Dangerous

  Carl Crawford's walk-off double is just a sign of things to come from Tampa Bay.

  News in Sports — by Bruce G. Smith — on Apr 07, 2010

Music

• Music Review: Coco Montoya – I Want It All Back

  Montoya tries a new approach with mixed results.

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on Apr 07, 2010

• Music Review: Linda Ronstadt - Hummin' To Myself

  Linda Ronstadt: Chapter 23.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Apr 07, 2010

• Music DVD Review: Bad Company - Hard Rock Live

  Bad Company's 2008 reunion concert finally sees the light of day - and it was actually worth waiting for.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Apr 07, 2010

• Music Review: Johnny Moeller – BlooGaLoo!

  Veteran sideman steps out and lets loose – sort of.

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on Apr 07, 2010

• Music Review: Scott McKeon - Trouble

  UK's Scott McKeon has no Trouble with his second album.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Apr 07, 2010

• Music Review: Paul Curreri - California

  Singer/songwriter Paul Curreri returns to form with his new album.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Apr 07, 2010

• An Interview with Jakob Dylan

  Jakob Dylan discusses his new solo album, Women and Country, touching on its themes and how his songwriting manifested in its songs.

  Interview in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Apr 07, 2010

• Music Review: Moreland & Arbuckle – Flood

  Telarc’s legendary sound can’t wash all the dirt off Moreland & Arbuckle’s Flood

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on Apr 07, 2010

• Music Review: The Places Between: The Best of Doves

  Phenomenal indie band Doves return in 2010 with a three disc collection of their greatest hits.

  Review in Music — by Emm — on Apr 07, 2010

Video

• DVD Review: Homecoming (2009)

  Once you get out of high school, it may be a good idea to stay out.

  Review in Video — by Miss Bob Etier — on Apr 07, 2010

• TV Review: Castle - "Wrapped Up in Death"

  Castle and Beckett have a mummy of a mystery to solve.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Apr 07, 2010

• Movie Review: Hot Tub Time Machine

  Man, this is one funny movie!

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 07, 2010

• American Idol: Bagpipes, Didgeridoos And Decent Singing, Oh My!

  The Top Nine take on the Lennon/McCartney songbook with a couple of completely unexpected surprises.

  Opinion in Video — by Kirsten Coachman — on Apr 07, 2010

• Movie Review: Mother (aka Madeo) (2009)

  Director Bong Joon-ho shows some self one-upmanship with Mother.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Apr 07, 2010

• You All Everybody on Lost

  Great characters and an intriguing mystery keep the series going week after week.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 07, 2010

Culture

• What Interim Aid Meant Yesterday and What It Can Mean Today

  The post-WWII program was a case in American history where aid served humanitarian and national security interests.

  Opinion in Culture — by William Lambers — on Apr 07, 2010

• The Most Interesting Ad in the World

  When does the most commercial thing in the world, a TV ad campaign, become art?

  Opinion in Culture — by Gunnar Helliesen — on Apr 07, 2010

• Ten Easy Ways to Become (or Remain) a Celebrity

  Is it really fair that Paris Hilton is famous and you're not?

  Satire in Culture — by Miss Bob Etier — on Apr 07, 2010

Politics

• Voices of Idiocy from the Left

  How can the Democrats turn a blind eye to the outrageous behavior of fools like Alan Grayson and Phil Hare?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Apr 07, 2010

• Obamacare is Unconstitutional – Part 2

  The interstate commerce clause doesn't allow Obamacare either.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kenn Jacobine — on Apr 07, 2010

Books

• Audio Book Review: Essays by Wallace Shawn

  Never a great fan of audio books, I was totally absorbed in this fascinating collection of timeless essays.

  Review in Books — by Miss Bob Etier — on Apr 07, 2010

• Interview: Marilyn Randall, Author of My Heart and Soul

  Learn a bit more about a woman who puts life, beautifully, into words not soon forgotten.

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Apr 07, 2010

• Book Review: Under the March Sun: The Story of Spring Training by Charles Fountain

  Charles Fountain's well-researched chronicle details the history, politics, and business of baseball's spring training.

  Review in Books — by Bruce G. Smith — on Apr 07, 2010

Tastes

• Loving the Cosmopolitan Life

  A Cosmopolitan or martini isn't just a prop; it's a damned good drink!

  Opinion in Tastes — by Joanne Huspek — on Apr 07, 2010

• Chateau La Cabanne: Tasting Wine, History, and Culture

  The Chateau La Carbonne 2009 is deeply flavored, with concentrated fruit.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Apr 07, 2010