December 19, 2010 Archive

Books

• Book Review: The Atheist's Guide to Christmas, Edited by Robin Harvie and Stephanie Meyers

  Collection of essays examines Christmas from the furthest end of the spectrum - atheism.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Dec 19, 2010

• Book Review: The Girl Who Ran With Horses by David Michael

  When dealing with life and crisis reveals an ability of a young girl's paranormal relationship with her horses.

  Review in Books — by Leslie Wright — on Dec 19, 2010

• Book Review: Autumn In Spring and Other Stories by Ba Jin

  This Ba Jin collection is well worth the read for any fan of the short story, or anyone interested in Chinese literature.

  Review in Books — by Jessica Schneider — on Dec 19, 2010

• Book Review: Microsoft Office 2010 Inside Out , by Ed Bott and Carl Siechert

  Microsoft Office, the old work-horse, gets an update for 2010.

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Dec 19, 2010

• Book Review: Stonewielder by Ian C. Esslemont

  Once you start reading it, you'll not want to stop.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Dec 19, 2010

• An Interview with Joseph Wambaugh, Author of Hollywood Hills

  "What I do not miss is being constantly criticized by cop-haters in the media and in politics." Cop-turned-novelist Joseph Wambaugh talks about his life and his past.

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on Dec 19, 2010

• Graphic Novel Review: Dungeon Monstres: Heartbreaker by Joann Sfar and Lewis Trondheim

  The latest entry in the French graphic novel series proves to be an exceedingly grim one.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Dec 19, 2010

• Book Review: Read This Next: 500 of the Best Books You'll Ever Read by Sandra Newman and Howard Mittlemark

  Summing up some of the best books in town.

  Review in Books — by NancyGail — on Dec 19, 2010

Culture

• Digital Strategy Is Changing: Cultural Anthropology Is Now Your Brand Strategy

  The rapid increase and use of social networking platforms, mobile, and available online access are challenging traditional digital strategy concepts and presenting new global ones.

  Opinion in Culture — by Peter Sabbagh — on Dec 19, 2010

• Vedic Astrology in Indian Marriages

  A reliance on horoscope compatibility prevents promising marriage alliances in India. The country should put such beliefs behind it.

  Opinion in Culture — by meenas17 — on Dec 19, 2010

Video

• Movie Review: Rabbit Hole

  A superb, emotionally shattering meditation on grief, fractured family relationships and picking up the pieces.

  Review in Video — by TYRONE S REID — on Dec 19, 2010

• DVD Review: Mother and Child

  A heartbreaking, well acted tale of three women -- each affected by adoption in different ways.

  Review in Video — by Jake Guerra — on Dec 19, 2010

• DVD Review Ally McBeal: The Complete Fourth Season

  Rejoice! Every season of Ally McBeal is now out on DVD and Season Four is one of the best.

  Review in Video — by Mindy Peterman — on Dec 19, 2010

• DVD Review: The Other Guys — The Unrated Other Edition

  If any single solitary movie will ever be deemed as being “against the Geneva Convention,” this is it.

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Dec 19, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Ultimate Edition

  The fourth Harry Potter adventure is given the Ultimate treatment on Blu-ray.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Dec 19, 2010

• TV Review: Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2

  Ricky Gervais was funny, especially when he was offensive, but reused bits from his podcast.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Dec 19, 2010

• TV Review: Brothers & Sisters Season 5 So Far

  Brothers & Sisters, once an awesome family drama, is currently being ruined.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Dec 19, 2010

Gaming

• PlayStation 3 Review: Shaun White Skateboarding

  George Orwell’s Thrashin’.

  Review in Gaming — by Luigi Bastardo — on Dec 19, 2010

Sports

• As Gang Green Turns: Jets Keep Playoff Hopes Alive in 22-17 Win Over Steelers

  It goes without saying that this was a must win for the Jets, and now the playoffs are still a possibility for Gang Green.

  Opinion in Sports — by Victor Lana — on Dec 19, 2010

• Letting the Side Down

  It's time to name and shame some of the sporting figures who didn't distinguish themselves in 2010.

  Opinion in Sports — by Susannah Straughan — on Dec 19, 2010