April 30, 2010 Archive

Sports

• Porcello Might Need To Call AAA

  A trip to Toledo just may help the young twentysomething, while it's probably Armando Galarraga's turn to solidify the rotation like he did in 2008.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Apr 30, 2010

• Robinson Cano Is April's Best Hitter

  Robinson Cano's blazing April ranks him as the best hitter in baseball thus far.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Apr 30, 2010

• Austin Jackson Is Outplaying Curtis Granderson

  After just a month, I think everybody's surprised as to which center fielder/leadoff hitter is performing better.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Apr 30, 2010

• Big Ten's 11 To Become 16 Because 7 8 9

  Missouri, Syracuse, Nebraska, Rutgers, Pittsburgh may all become part of the Big Tween.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Apr 30, 2010

• NCAA Institutes New Recruiting Rules (Again) as the SEC Continues to Thrive

  The SEC may push the envelope but the NCAA cancels the mail.

  Opinion in Sports — by J. Newcastle — on Apr 30, 2010

Books

• Book Review: The Walk by Richard Paul Evans

  A powerful and not-to-be-missed new release from Richard Paul Evans.

  Review in Books — by April Pohren — on Apr 30, 2010

Video

• Blu-ray Review: Out of Africa

  A small story told big — too big.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Apr 30, 2010

• DVD Review: The Heart Is A Drum Machine

  The Heart Is A Drum Machine attempts to answer a fundamental question: why music?

  Review in Video — by Tan The Man — on Apr 30, 2010

• 2010 Summer Movie Preview: May

  The summer movie season kicks off with familiar sequels, romance, another video game adaptation and babies, babies everywhere.

  News in Video — by Tall Writer — on Apr 30, 2010

• First Thor Image Unveiled

  It's the first official Thor image... 'nuff said.

  News in Video — by Troy Mayes — on Apr 30, 2010

• TV Review: Fringe – “Brown Betty”

  I was not a fan of the musical. However, in Walter's drug addled mind there were some clues as to what might be next.

  Review in Video — by Lazaro Cooks — on Apr 30, 2010

• DVD Review: No Time for Sergeants

  If you’re looking for escapism and lotsa laughs, see No Time for Sergeants, a gem from the past.

  Review in Video — by Miss Bob Etier — on Apr 30, 2010

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Furry Vengeance, A Nightmare on Elm Street

  Horror or woodland critters? Choose carefully.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 30, 2010

Gaming

• Downing Street Fighter: Viral Flash Game

  Battle it out as British political candidates for the coveted 10 Downing Street.

  News in Gaming — by Troy Mayes — on Apr 30, 2010

• Racing Games for iPad Reviewed: Need for Speed Shift, Real Racing HD & Asphalt 5

  All iPad racing games are not created equal.

  Review in Gaming — by Marty Dodge — on Apr 30, 2010

Music

• Music Review: Christa Borden - I Rhyme With Orange

  The album gives the listener songs penned by a soul whose lived it all, yet delivers it with a fresh voice.

  Review in Music — by Connie Phillips — on Apr 30, 2010

• Music Review: Lórien - The Missing Collection

  “Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents which, in prosperous circumstances, would have lain dormant.”  -Horace in Satires

  Review in Music — by Jonathan Kroening — on Apr 30, 2010

• Music Review: Songs From the Glee Episode “Home”

  Glee's episode "Home" layers the concept of feeling at home, be it in your own body or in a house.

  Review in Music — by Sahar — on Apr 30, 2010

• Music Review: Patrick Stanfield Jones - A Heart and an Open Road

  Patrick Stanfield Jones' debut album not only sounds mature, it manages to meld several genres effortlessly.

  Review in Music — by Michael Pascua — on Apr 30, 2010

• Music Review: The Radio Dept. - Clinging to a Scheme

  More colour-by-numbers indie pop. Meh.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Apr 30, 2010

• The Friday Morning Listen: Elvis Costello - Spike

  Lack of empathy, it's a big problem.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Apr 30, 2010

• I Hear Sparks: VW Brothers - Muziek

  A cheeky, funky, fun collection of diverse, vibrant music.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Apr 30, 2010

• Music Review: Ramases - Glass Top Coffin Re-release

  A long lost gem, reincarnated.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Apr 30, 2010

Politics

• Mike Bonanno of The Yes Men on Gonzo Political Activism and Troublemaking for a Cause

  The world would be a lot better place if politicians talked more like the Yes Men and less like themselves.

  Interview in Politics — by Richard Marcus — on Apr 30, 2010

• Will the Thick-Skinned Win?

  The word 'leadership' is currently featuring ad nauseam in the UK media.

  Opinion in Politics — by Frank D. Kanu — on Apr 30, 2010

Culture

• An Update on School Feeding in Benin

  If the support is there Benin may very well be on its way to completing its own success story.

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on Apr 30, 2010