May 25, 2010 Archive

Sports

• Danny Worthwhile

  With a sudden void at second base, Triple-A unknown commodity Danny Worth's been doing all right for the last week.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on May 25, 2010

• Will the Real Mark Teixeira and Alex Rodriguez Please Stand Up?

  It's nearly June and the Yankees 3-4 hitters have yet to find their stroke.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on May 25, 2010

Books

• Book Review: Palm-of-the-Hand Stories by Yasunari Kawabata

  Kawabata has managed to condense life-sized moments into poignant points, and the tales are perhaps closer to poetry than the novel form itself.

  Review in Books — by Jessica Schneider — on May 25, 2010

• Comic Book Review: The Darkness/Darkchylde: Kingdom of Pain by Randy Queen

  A six month wait for a one-shot: intense.

  Review in Books — by Troy Mayes — on May 25, 2010

• Book Review: The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer

  Julie Orringer's powerful, engrossing sophomore effort.

  Review in Books — by Jeff O'Neal — on May 25, 2010

• Book Review: Overcoming Anxiety For Dummies, 2nd Edition by Charles H. Elliott and Laura L. Smith

  Need help controlling common anxiety? Want to learn more about anxiety disorders? Here’s a book for you.

  Review in Books — by Miss Bob Etier — on May 25, 2010

• Book Review: The Well-Fed Writer: Financial Self-Sufficiency as a Commercial Freelancer in Six Months or Less by Peter Bowerman

  Still the best, most accessible guide on setting up a freelance copywriting business that’s out there.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on May 25, 2010

• Interview: Mary Carter, Author of My Sister's Voice

  Not just any author! Meet Mary Carter, author of the new release My Sister's Voice.

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on May 25, 2010

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: Autodesk Mudbox 2011

  Do you want to play with some clay?

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on May 25, 2010

• Nuclear Fusion, the Ultimate Power?

  Is nuclear fusion the future of power?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Technology Blog — on May 25, 2010

• Hooked On Disposable Computers

  This is a piece written after a computer purchase had just alleviated a two day withdrawal.

  Satire in Sci/Tech — by ProfPlume — on May 25, 2010

Video

• ScreenTime 5/25/10 - The Celebrity Apprentice, More Lost, and Randomness

  Another week, another episode of ScreenTime. Listen to our Lost thoughts and spout a few of your own.

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 25, 2010

• iPhone Application Review: InHouse - Nurse Jeffrey Appisodes: "The Bitch Tapes #1"

  A House fan favorite gets his own Appisodes

  Review in Video — by Mindy Peterman — on May 25, 2010

• American Idol Flashback: Favorite Finale Performances

  The Fifth Judge revisits her favorite moments from past Top Two weeks on American Idol.

  Opinion in Video — by Kirsten Coachman — on May 25, 2010

• DVD Review: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: The Complete Fifth Season

  A great trip down memory lane with unfortunately nothing extra.

  Review in Video — by Sahar — on May 25, 2010

• TV Review: Castle - "A Deadly Game"

  This crime is nothing like what it seems.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on May 25, 2010

• TV Review: 24 - Jack Bauer is Dead, Long Live Jack Bauer!

  President Taylor basically tells Jack that he’s as good as dead. The Russians want him. The Americans will be after him too. Get out of the country. Run, Jack, run.

  Review in Video — by Victor Lana — on May 25, 2010

• DVD Review: Doctor Who - The Curse of Peladon

  Jon Pertwee's Doctor makes his first trip to Peladon in this DVD release.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on May 25, 2010

• Tough Love Couples Scores Points for Reality TV

  Tough Love Couples captures the magic of reality television, in all its twisted glory.

  Opinion in Video — by ProfPlume — on May 25, 2010

• Movie Review: Shrek Forever After

  A pleasant surprise.

  Review in Video — by Todd Ford — on May 25, 2010

• Legendary Pictures Tie Up Mass Effect

  Another video game is getting a movie but will it be any good?

  News in Video — by Troy Mayes — on May 25, 2010

• DVD Review: Soul of a People

  Federal Writers Project documentary out on DVD.

  Review in Video — by Jack Goodstein — on May 25, 2010

Culture

• Theatre Review (LA): A Noise Within's Spring Rep Season—Shakespeare, Odets, Synge

  Much Ado About Nothing, Awake and Sing, and Playboy of the Western World make up A Noise Within's tremendous Spring Rep. Season.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on May 25, 2010

• Too Complicated to Explain: The Journalist's Complaint

  When a journalist or commentator says something is too complicated to explain, he means too complicated for him to explain.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jack Goodstein — on May 25, 2010

• May 25: Towel Day

  May 25 is Towel Day, a commemoration of the life of Douglas Adams.

  Opinion in Culture — by Priyank Chandra — on May 25, 2010

• Rediscover the Art of the Book Cover on CoverBrowser.com

  A look at old book and magazine covers can be inspiring in a number of different ways.

  Review in Culture — by Dave Nalle — on May 25, 2010

Music

• Music Review: Holly Golightly & The Brokeoffs – Medicine County

  Holly Golightly and the Brokeoffs return with an album that may not please alternative music fans.

  Review in Music — by Emm — on May 25, 2010

• Music Review: Lee DeWyze So I'm Told

  Lee DeWyze soothes us with his debut album So I'm Told.

  Review in Music — by MommyBKnowsBest — on May 25, 2010

• Music Review: Merle Haggard - I Am What I Am

  Merle Haggard revisits his past on his latest CD.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on May 25, 2010

• Music Review: Jackson Heights - The Fifth Avenue Bus Remastered Re-issue

  Take the bus from Newcastle, England, to Jackson Heights, Queens. You won't regret it.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on May 25, 2010

• Music Review: Peter Parcek 3 – The Mathematics Of Love

  Parcek’s guitar work dazzles but his music remains rooted in the firmest of foundations

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on May 25, 2010

• STP, Bettye LaVette, Cam'ron Headline New Music Tuesday May 25, 2010

  Scott Weiland and STP kiss, make up, and make new music...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on May 25, 2010

• Concert Review: Peter Wolf Crier at The Turf Club in Minneapolis, MN, 5/21/2010

  Peter Wolf Crier embark on the great unknown of a national tour with sexy folk rock.

  Review in Music — by Cindal Lee Heart — on May 25, 2010

• Music Review: Lacrimas Profundere, Solution .45, Big Ball, Darklight Corporation, and Heidevolk

  Goth metal, modern proggy death, an AC/DC clone and righteous pagan metal.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on May 25, 2010

• Music Review: Keith Jarrett and Charlie Haden - Jasmine

  Jarrett and Haden reunite after 30 years.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on May 25, 2010

• Music Review: Judas Priest - British Steel 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

  Celebrate the birth of Heavy Metal with Judas Priest.

  Review in Music — by Stuart A Hamilton — on May 25, 2010

Politics

• Who Lives in Homeowners Associations? Does Anybody Know?

  Industry survey suggests that the HOA population represents a distinct class or subset of American society.

  Opinion in Politics — by HOAGOV — on May 25, 2010

• Why No Right Wing Outrage Over "Terrorist Kane"?

  It ain't really "terror" when Americans does it, right?

  Opinion in Politics — by ParkyBill — on May 25, 2010

Tastes

• Hey! What's That Smell? My Adventure with Sauerkraut

  Tasty eats from the "fermentation fetishist."

  Opinion in Tastes — by Mark Saleski — on May 25, 2010