August 12, 2010 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Every Secret Thing by Ann Tatlock

  Every Secret Thing is delightfully written in a prose that it is almost poetic.

  Review in Books — by Lydia Mazzei — on Aug 12, 2010

• Book Review: Win at Work!: The Everybody Wins Approach to Conflict Resolution by Diane L. Katz

  Win at Work! is an accessible resource for understanding conflicts and learning how to alleviate uncomfortable workplace situations.

  Review in Books — by Hilary Topper — on Aug 12, 2010

Sports

• Derrick Brooks Officially Retires from the National Football League

  Tampa Bay Buccaneers miss the superior linebacker abilities of Derrick Brooks

  News in Sports — by Bruce G. Smith — on Aug 12, 2010

• Breaking News: Pittsburgh Steelers Remain Super Bowl XL Champion

  Despite a referee's apology, the Steelers are still the Super Bowl Champions due to Seattle's poor play.

  Opinion in Sports — by SeanRamblings — on Aug 12, 2010

• FIFA Friendlies: Fans Meet the Future

  International Friendly Week Helps To Turn Attention To The Future and Capture New Fans

  Opinion in Sports — by Wredchard — on Aug 12, 2010

• Three Lions, One Tiger, No Becks

  Who really deserved to be booed on the night that the England football team returned to action at Wembley?

  Opinion in Sports — by Susannah Straughan — on Aug 12, 2010

Politics

• Death Of A Senator, A Spark Of Bipartisanship

  In the outpouring over Alaska Republican's passing, flashes of true feeling.

  Opinion in Politics — by Scott Nance — on Aug 12, 2010

Video

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Eat Pray Love, The Expendables, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

  Bullets, games, and world travel.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 12, 2010

• DVD Review: The Good, The Bad, The Weird

  Wow. Wire work and spaghetti Westerns!

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Aug 12, 2010

• DVD Review: Walkabout (The Criterion Collection)

  An unlikely family forms in the deadly wilderness of the Australian Outback.

  Review in Video — by Gavin Breeden — on Aug 12, 2010

• Movie Review: Farewell (2009)

  The greatest spy caper nobody knows about...

  Review in Video — by Lou Novacheck — on Aug 12, 2010

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital: Brenda's Charity; Johnny Shot At

  Brenda's charity work threatens her life, Johnny becomes the target in a drive by shooting.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Aug 12, 2010

• DVD Review: Hallelujah Broadway

  Put this in the player and watch—or just listen—it’ll make you feel wonderful. Ain’t that a bargain?

  Review in Video — by Miss Bob Etier — on Aug 12, 2010

• Movie Review: Memories of Murder (2003)

  Captivating characters along with an edge of eeriness make Memories of Murder a unique and exceptional experience.

  Review in Video — by Sebastian Haff — on Aug 12, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Stargate Universe (SGU) 1.5

  Another incursion into the Stargate.

  Review in Video — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 12, 2010

• DVD Review: Animals, Whores, And Dialogue: Breakfast With Hunter, Vol 2

  This sequel to Breakfast With Hunter focuses more on the writer than the celebrity.

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Aug 12, 2010

• My Love/Hate Relationship with The Wizard of Oz (Mostly Hate)

  Not everyone thinks The Wizard of Oz is the best movie since Deliverance. Uh…wait…The Wizard came first…

  Opinion in Video — by Miss Bob Etier — on Aug 12, 2010

• InHouse: Nurse Jeffrey Appisodes - "The Bitch Tapes #12"

  The end is nigh for the "Bitch Tape" appisodes. Will Nurse Jeffrey come out the victor?

  Review in Video — by Mindy Peterman — on Aug 12, 2010

• Movie Review: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

  A third KO in a row from Edgar Wright.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Aug 12, 2010

• TV Review: White Collar - "Unfinished Business"

  Neal must transform himself into ruthlessness in order to take down the latest no-goodnik.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Aug 12, 2010

Sci/Tech

• Review: Your Own Social Networking Site

  Building Your Own Social Networking Site is Easier Then You Think...

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Hilary Topper — on Aug 12, 2010

• DVD Review: Body By Bethenny

  An entertaining, light, workout by Bethenny Frankel of The Real Housewives of New York.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by MommyBKnowsBest — on Aug 12, 2010

Culture

• Look Out, World, I’m Getting Married (Again)

  Now is the time; California’s the place!

  Opinion in Culture — by Miss Bob Etier — on Aug 12, 2010

• Turning the Other Cheek: Illegal Workplace Retaliation

  How to choose judges: The Supreme Court bans retaliation for discrimination complaints and confuses the judiciary.

  Opinion in Culture — by Piper Hoffman — on Aug 12, 2010

• Iva Withers: Nonagenarian Link to Broadway's Golden Age

  Withers played more performances of some of the greatest musicals than their original stars did, but never got to open a new show on Broadway.

  Interview in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Aug 12, 2010

• News of the Day: Your 15 Minutes Is Up, Kiddos

  Some celebrities deserve more.

  Opinion in Culture — by Todd Ford — on Aug 12, 2010

• Society of Actuaries: Medical Errors not Litigation Cost U.S. Economy Billions

  Cost of medical malpractice litigation only a quarter of the total cost of medical errors.

  News in Culture — by A. Jurek — on Aug 12, 2010

• Boomer Marketing Part 4: Baby Boomers and Real Estate

  Marketing real estate to baby boomers.

  Opinion in Culture — by Randall Radic — on Aug 12, 2010

• My Summer at the Frist Center

  Hell or high water, we were going to have a glamorous fashion photo shoot on Thursday, August 5.

  Opinion in Culture — by Genma Holmes — on Aug 12, 2010

• Cheap Cubicle Ideas for the Startup Office

  When looking for used cubicles for your startup, follow these steps to come out on top.

  Opinion in Culture — by manasc — on Aug 12, 2010

• I (Heart) the Lohans

  How far backwards must justice lean for entitled brats like Lindsay Lohan?

  Opinion in Culture — by Miss Bob Etier — on Aug 12, 2010

• Burqa Bans: A Very Popular Cultural Xenophobia

  Cultures are strongest when they can absorb new influences and grow.

  Opinion in Culture — by Bob Lloyd — on Aug 12, 2010

• "History Is Written by the Winner . . ."

  In which our writer takes umbrage over two small words in a political campaign ad.

  Opinion in Culture — by Bill Sherman — on Aug 12, 2010

Gaming

• PC Review: The Sims 3 - Ambitions

  The second Sims 3 expansion pack impresses with a new town; consignment store; and workplace professions including stylist, P.I., and architect.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Aug 12, 2010

Tastes

• Fresh from Florida: Sweet Corn & Blue Crabs

  In keeping with my SOS, sustainable, organic, and seasonal, I will start a series of articles spotlighting the amazing produce grown in my home state of Florida.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Lazaro Cooks — on Aug 12, 2010

Music

• Countdown to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Nashville TN

  I'll be taking in my third Heartbreakers' show tonight in Nashville!

  Opinion in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 12, 2010

• Music Review: New Latin Quarter Presents The Jazz & Blues Collection Volume I

  Basin Street is the street where the elite always meet -- but not in Japan. It's the New Latin Quarter!

  Review in Music — by FCEtier — on Aug 12, 2010

• Interview: Fefe Dobson - Singer, Songwriter and Producer

  Fefe Dobson reflects on her songwriting partnership with Kevin Rudolf, her love of Tina Turner, and the legacy of rock and roll.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Aug 12, 2010

• Music Review: Leni Stern - Sa Belle Belle Ba

  World music from Leni Stern

  Review in Music — by Jack Goodstein — on Aug 12, 2010

• Concert Review: Lollapalooza Music Festival 2010

  It all seems like a beautiful blur. Lollapalooza 2010 was a three-day tidal wave of rock, pop and hip hop...

  Review in Music — by Chris Catania — on Aug 12, 2010