May 10, 2011 Archive

Sports

• Keeping Albert Pujols Is Still in the Cards

  Why Cardinals fans shouldn't panic over Pujols approaching free agency.

  Opinion in Sports — by Jeofurry — on May 10, 2011

• Cubs Series Recap: To Dusty, We Lose Two

  The Chicago Cubs lost two of three to the Cincinnati Reds. Not the best way to prepare for a visit from the St. Louis Cardinals.

  Opinion in Sports — by David Chan — on May 10, 2011

Tastes

• Asparagus Mushroom Frittata

  Simple but elegant brunch or supper . . .

  Review in Tastes — by karencooking — on May 10, 2011

• Pasta With Squid, Mussels, Tuna Roe And Fresh Tomato

  I think I just had a foodgasm.

  Review in Tastes — by Fred De Masi — on May 10, 2011

• Book Review: Carrots 'N' Cake by Tina Haupert

  Healthy living on carrot and cupcake at a time

  Review in Tastes — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on May 10, 2011

Video

• TV Review: Nurse Jackie - "Orchids and Salami"

  An act of carelessness returns to haunt Jackie in the episode "Orchids and Salami".

  Review in Video — by Mindy Peterman — on May 10, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: Chico and Rita

  Chico and Rita and their music.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on May 10, 2011

• Movie Review: Jumping The Broom

  I spot a sequel to this tale with a now-married pretty couple and that would not be a bad thing.

  Review in Video — by Heloise — on May 10, 2011

• Blu-ray Review: No Strings Attached

  Labors under the notion that its premise is somehow edgy and fresh.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on May 10, 2011

• TV Review: Brothers & Sisters - "Walker Down the Aisle"

  Brothers and Sisters's season finale is actually pretty good, despite a terrible season.

  Review in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on May 10, 2011

• TV Open Thread: The Borgias - "Death on a Pale Horse"

  War is hell and it's on its way to the Borgias in Rome

  Review in Video — by xoxoxoe — on May 10, 2011

• House, M.D. Back for an Eighth Season

  House back for an eighth season!

  News in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on May 10, 2011

• TV Open Thread: House, M.D. - "The Fix"

  House tries to fix his leg while trying to heal a boxer's washed-up career.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on May 10, 2011

Music

• Music Review: Megson - Take Yourself A Wife

  A short and succinct take on the modern folk duo's third album.

  Review in Music — by jadester — on May 10, 2011

• Joni Mitchell's Hejira: An Appreciation on its 35th Anniversary

  An ode to Joni Mitchell’s transcendent "Hejira," on the 35th anniversary of its release.

  Opinion in Music — by Lidia de Leon — on May 10, 2011

• Music Review: Harpdog Brown with Graham Guest - … naturally

  Another sparkling collection of blues and boogie delivered with a raconteur’s aplomb.

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on May 10, 2011

• Music Review: Suzie Vinnick – Me ‘N’ Mabel

  Vinnick’s stripped-down set of acoustic blues is the real deal

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on May 10, 2011

• Music Review: Raphael Saadiq - Stone Rollin'

  Raphael Saadiq keeps the funk rollin' on latest album

  Review in Music — by TYRONE S REID — on May 10, 2011

• Music Review: Alison Krauss & Union Station - Paper Airplane

  Paper Airplane is a melodic, satisfying, but somewhat unadventurous album from Alison Krauss and Union Station.

  Review in Music — by Phillip Barnett — on May 10, 2011

• Musicians Come Together to Fight Cancer with New Charity Single

  Help fight Cancer with some "LovePower and Peace."

  News in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on May 10, 2011

• Lady Gaga, Please Don’t Call Me 'Monster'

  Lady Gaga’s little monsters begin to waver while the Mother herself is as serious as ever.

  Opinion in Music — by Sviatlana Piatakova — on May 10, 2011

• Music Review: The Grownup Noise - This Time with Feeling

  A band that lives up to its name.

  Review in Music — by Bill Sherman — on May 10, 2011

• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to Honor Women's Achievements

  For the women who rock, we salute you.

  News in Music — by Donald Gibson — on May 10, 2011

• Music Review: The Staple Singers - Be Altitude

  Another gem from the Stax Remasters Series.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 10, 2011

• Music Review: Above Symmetry - Ripples

  Above Symmetry play European-flavored melodic prog metal with some interesting and unique elements.

  Review in Music — by Scott Deitche — on May 10, 2011

Culture

• A Fat Man's Journey From Fat to Fit (Again)

  A brutally honest look at the life of Steve Sprague, a morbidly obese man embarking on the toughest journey of his life.

  Opinion in Culture — by SteveSprague — on May 10, 2011

• How to Get an Affordable Manhattan Apartment

  Secrets to finding good digs with cheap rent.

  Opinion in Culture — by rsmiraldi — on May 10, 2011

• The Debt Ceiling Fight: What Will Happen If the United States Defaults?

  A federal default could lead to chaos and martial law.

  Opinion in Culture — by A. Jurek — on May 10, 2011

• From the Green Room: A Play by Any Other Name

  On the naming of plays.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jack Goodstein — on May 10, 2011

• Afghanistan: No Time to Lose on Health, Nutrition, and Justice

  There is no time to lose in getting the Afghanistan strategy right, one that meets the needs of the people.

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on May 10, 2011

• Trust No One!

  "Trust no one" seems to be the motto for today.

  Opinion in Culture — by nhamil75 — on May 10, 2011

Books

• An Interview with Mark Richard, Author of House of Prayer No. 2: A Writer's Journey Home

  An interview with a very gifted writer about his understated but amazing memoir.

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on May 10, 2011

• Book Review: 1969: The Year Everything Changed by Rob Kirkpatrick

  Excellent historical account of a year when extraordinary things occurred month by month.

  Review in Books — by Greg Barbrick — on May 10, 2011

• Graphic Novel Review: Serenity Volume 3: The Shepherd's Tale by Joss Whedon and Zack Whedon

  “Where’s your god now, preacher?”

  Review in Books — by Eilonvi — on May 10, 2011

• The Early Word: New Books for the Week of May 9, 2011

  Featured: Erik Larson. Plus: Stan Musial, Ronald Reagan, Lincoln, Carol Ross Joynt, Psychopath Test, Power-Pawing Palin Apparently; John Sandford, Wilbur Smith, Jo Nesbo, Lisa Mangum...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on May 10, 2011

Sci/Tech

• Windows Live Writer

  A WYSIWYG authoring tool for blogging and preparing HTML code

  Review in Sci/Tech — by LudwigJ — on May 10, 2011

• An Introduction to Social Media Marketing For Business

  How to use social media marketing to grow your business

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Kim Beasley — on May 10, 2011

• 3D Overload?

  How will we know when 3D is here to stay?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by FactPile — on May 10, 2011

• Product Review: Fanny Wang Headphones

  Fanny Wang's On-Ear Headphones will rock your head!

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Hilary Topper — on May 10, 2011

Gaming

• iPhone Game Review: Siege Hero

  This sequel provides a huge amount of fun.

  Review in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on May 10, 2011