August 21, 2008 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Hurry Down Sunshine by Michael Greenberg

  A searing, stunningly written, and mesmerizing memoir of the 15th year of his daughter, Sally, and her sudden, inexplicable descent into psychosis.

  Review in Books — by Lisa Solod Warren — on Aug 21, 2008

• Book Review: Lines From A Mined Mind - The Words Of John Trudell by John Trudell

  Dares you to look at our society through the eyes of those whose backs it's been built on.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 21, 2008

• Interview with Angus Munro, author of A Full House - But Empty

  "My father solely raised my two sisters and me at an early age. Those were very tough and hectic years both economically and emotionally," says Munro.

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Aug 21, 2008

• Book Review: New Birth or Rebirth - Jesus Talks with Krishna (Great Conversations) by Ravi Zacharias

  Jesus and Krishna, having a chat together. Want to listen in on the conversation?

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Aug 21, 2008

• Book Review: Uncommon Crochet - Twenty-Five Projects Made From Natural Yarns and Alternative Fibers by Julie Armstrong Holetz

  Uncommon Crochet is a great introduction to uncommon patterns and uncommon fibers.

  Review in Books — by Alyse Wax — on Aug 21, 2008

• Book Review: The Write Advice - Inspirations, Observations and Affirmations from Classic and Contemporary Writers by Michael Meanwell

  Affirm that you can write well often enough and it becomes embedded in your subconscious mind, and ultimately a reality.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on Aug 21, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Glyder - Playground for Life

  Walking in the shadow of giants - Glyder - a gem from the Emerald Isle.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Aug 21, 2008

• Music Review: Billy Joel - The Stranger 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

  This deluxe edition remasters the album that made Billy Joel a household name.

  Review in Music — by Blake Matthews — on Aug 21, 2008

• Music Review: Goldfrapp - Seventh Tree

  Goldfrapp's newest album takes her in an entirely new direction.

  Review in Music — by Alyse Wax — on Aug 21, 2008

• Music Review: Ron Kalina & Jim Self - The Odd Couple

  If you're looking for something a little different, this might it.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Aug 21, 2008

• Selena Gomez Starting a Band

  Selena Gomez Does Not Want to Go Solo.

  News in Music — by Maddy Pumilia — on Aug 21, 2008

• Music Review: Staind - The Illusion of Progress

  Aaron Lewis tells us that the way he is happens to be the way he is.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 21, 2008

• Music Review: The Keith Reid Project Feat. John Waite, Chris Thompson, Southside and Others - The Common Thread

  One of music's 'unsung' heroes releases his own project.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Aug 21, 2008

• Music Media: Matt Byrne, Hatebreed, Witchbreed, Omnium Gatherum, AC/DC, Testament, Moments of Sanity (w/George Lynch), August Burns Red, and Gojira

  Plenty of heavy stuff for you this week.

  News in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 21, 2008

• Music Review: The Band - The Band

  The Band: Chapter 2.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 21, 2008

• Music Review: Star Wars: The Clone Wars Soundtrack

  Star Wars: The Clone Wars Soundtrack adds a worthy entry to the Star Wars universe.

  Review in Music — by Blake Matthews — on Aug 21, 2008

• Music Review: Blackmore's Night - Secret Voyage

  He's happy, he's playing and he's just released the best Blackmores Night album by a long way.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Aug 21, 2008

• Music Review: Swing Out Sister - Beautiful Mess

  Another classy pop / soul outing from the ever reliable duo.

  Review in Music — by Stuart A Hamilton — on Aug 21, 2008

Sports

• NCAA Football: Pac-10 Preview

  USC is strong again, the Golden Boy returneth, and the usual offensive firepower out West this year.

  News in Sports — by Geeves — on Aug 21, 2008

• Which Scoop Would You Rather Have?

  When it comes to integrity in sports, Scoop Jackson finds himself on the wrong side of the debate.

  Opinion in Sports — by Casey Michel — on Aug 21, 2008

Video

• Movie Review - The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior

  This movie is painful.

  Review in Video — by Aaron Peck — on Aug 21, 2008

• TV Review: Gavin & Stacey

  BBC America unleashes a new comedy on the unsuspecting population of the US.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 21, 2008

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: The Rocker, Death Race, The House Bunny, The Longshots

  The summer is winding down, see'em while you still can.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 21, 2008

• DVD Review: House, MD - Season Four

  The House season four DVD set lets us catch up while waiting for the season premiere.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on Aug 21, 2008

• Under the Radar: Gus Van Sant’s Paranoid Park

  Skateboarding is not a crime… unless it becomes one.

  Review in Video — by Jen Johans — on Aug 21, 2008

• Movie Review: Angels With Dirty Faces

  A gangster melodrama that is still pointed and pertinent today.

  Review in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 21, 2008

• Movie Review: The Rocker

  Fun. Insubstantial, but fun.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 21, 2008

• DVD Review: Her Best Move

  GOOOOOOOAL!

  Review in Video — by Jen Johans — on Aug 21, 2008

Politics

• McCain's VP: Smokescreens and Scare Tactics

  Tom Ridge? Joe Lieberman? Is McCain hanging with the wrong crowd or is it all a brilliant strategy of misdirection?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Aug 21, 2008

Culture

• Miley Cyrus Is Over Nick Jonas and Has a New Boyfriend

  Miley has finally moved on from teen hottie Nick Jonas.

  News in Culture — by Maddy Pumilia — on Aug 21, 2008

• The Collecting Bug: Beatles’ First Fully-Signed Contract Goes Under the Hammer

  Major Beatles and Jimi Hendrix items hit the block in a London auction that could pull in over £1 million.

  News in Culture — by Lou Novacheck — on Aug 21, 2008

• Interview with Sara Moussavi, World Food Programme Officer for School Feeding In Sudan

  WFP hopes to see a national school feeding program materialize that will offer school meals to all children in Sudan.

  Interview in Culture — by William Lambers — on Aug 21, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Product Review: Radius Atomic Bass, TruTune, and Atomic Strap Earphones

  One all-around contender measures up, but two specialty models garner only niche appeal.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Mark Buckingham — on Aug 21, 2008