January 11, 2009 Archive

Books

• Book Review: The Sky Village by Monk and Nigel Ashland

  A great, action-filled romp through a dark future that 9 to 12 year olds will love.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jan 11, 2009

• Talking Books with Jerry J. Pollock, Author of Messiah Interviews

  “…much of what I write is unique coming from my own creative spirit. I try not to preach. Rather, it was my intention to empower.”

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Jan 11, 2009

• Book Review - All The Wrong People Have Self Esteem: An Inappropriate Book for Young Ladies by Laurie Rosenwald

  If you've ever stolen a lipstick, this book is for you

  Review in Books — by Lisa Solod — on Jan 11, 2009

• Book Review - My Mother's Rules: A Practical Guide To Becoming An Emotional Genius by Lynn Toler

  Discover for yourself the jewels in this book.

  Review in Books — by Ruthie — on Jan 11, 2009

• Manga Review: The Manga Guide to Statistics by Shin Takahashi and Trend-Pro, Co., Ltd.

  A new "EduManga" book strives to make stats accessible for a manga-mad readership.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Jan 11, 2009

• Book Review: Brisingr (Book Three Of The Inheritance Cycle) By Christopher Paolini

  If you weren't emotionally involved with the story before, there's no way you can avoid it now.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jan 11, 2009

• Book Review: Eragon by Christopher Paolini

  At story's end, we are treated to a satisfying, stand-alone novel.

  Review in Books — by CB — on Jan 11, 2009

• Book Review: Lessons In Disaster - McGeorge Bundy and the Path to War in Vietnam by Gordon M. Goldstein

  Did Bundy not want his legacy to reflect his shortcomings and mistakes unchallenged?

  Review in Books — by Realist — on Jan 11, 2009

• Book Review: Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov

  A book worth the exploration, but given such lofty reputation, it is likely to leave one disappointed, even if only slightly.

  Review in Books — by Jessica Schneider — on Jan 11, 2009

• Interview With Indu Sundaresan, Author Of The Convent of Little Flowers

  "We’ve heard these stories, and assume that they always happen to other people..."

  Interview in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jan 11, 2009

• Book Review: LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT One-Kit Wonders - Ten Inventions to Spark Your Imagination by Fay Rhodes (Editor)

  One-Kit Wonders offers ten new projects that can be built with just the NXT kit - no extra parts necessary.

  Review in Books — by Jill Hart — on Jan 11, 2009

Sports

• Treehouse Fort Headlines For January 11 - "Ute Gotta Believe"

  Cardinals in NFC championship ... Gators ARE champions ... Milton Bradley is game in Cubs outfield ... and "What Were They Thinking?"

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jan 11, 2009

• Hall of Fame Election 2009: The Year of the Leadoff Hitter

  Nothing would be more fitting than for Rickey Henderson and Tim Raines to enter the Hall together.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Jan 11, 2009

• Suffering Through the BCS

  Another college football champion has been crowned by the BCS and nothing is settled. Stop trying. Just abolish the BCS.

  Opinion in Sports — by Gary D. Benz — on Jan 11, 2009

Video

• DVD Review: Matlock - The Second Season

  If you like courtroom drama, there is no reason why you wouldn’t enjoy it.

  Review in Video — by Cinema Sentries — on Jan 11, 2009

• Movie Review: Defiance

  Defiance is satisfying in its telling of a worthy story but never fully wows as it should.

  Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Jan 11, 2009

• DVD Review: City of Ember

  State-of-the-art filmmaking and one of the strangest films of 2008.

  Review in Video — by Derek Fleek — on Jan 11, 2009

• Golden Globes 2009: Predictions Clip Show

  Good nominees, but where is The Dark Knight?

  Opinion in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 11, 2009

• DVD Review: Disaster Movie (Unrated Widescreen)

  The cast is talented, but the film is weak.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Jan 11, 2009

• News Bites: Dope's New Album, New Doctor Who, Oscar Effects Nominees, Upcoming Film Scores

  New music, Doctors, and nominees.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jan 11, 2009

Politics

• Still No Arrest in the BART Police Shooting Death of Oscar Grant

  Early New Year's day a young man was shot by a transit officer while lying face down and restrained.

  News in Politics — by Tolstoy's Cat — on Jan 11, 2009

• The Hidden Dimensions of American Politics, Part I

  The modern political landscape is much more complex than you realize. The complexities are recent in coming. Do you know what they are?

  Opinion in Politics — by Roger Nowosielski — on Jan 11, 2009

• Sheriff Joe Arpaio: An Arizona Embarrassment

  America's "Toughest Sheriff" is now a reality TV star!

  Opinion in Politics — by Nate Fleischer — on Jan 11, 2009

• All Aboard The Anti-Israel Hate Train

  Israel's moves in Gaza has brought forth a tide of European and worldwide anti-Semitism that is anything but new.

  Opinion in Politics — by Mark Edward Manning — on Jan 11, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Various Artists - Yo Gabba Gabba!

  Utterly addictive dance tracks that teach simple lessons while celebrating childhood - all with a dose of absurdity. Bring it on!

  Review in Music — by Jennifer Bogart — on Jan 11, 2009

• Music Review: Liza Minnelli - Liza Minnelli: The Complete A&M Recordings

  Liza Minnelli's entire catalog for the A&M label makes its CD debut.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jan 11, 2009

• Music Review: Corey Feldman's Truth Movement - Technology Analogy

  If Pink Floyd made an eco-oriented Christian Rock album. What would Roger Waters do?

  Review in Music — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jan 11, 2009

• Music DVD Review: The Yardbirds -The Story Of The Yardbirds

  With vintage film aplenty, one of the most influential bands of the sixties is explored by those on the inside.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Jan 11, 2009

• Do It Again: Top 10 Covers of 2008

  Once more with feeling: The Top 10 Covers of 2008

  Opinion in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Jan 11, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Website Review: Client Revolution

  The way law firms have historically done business is not working in today’s business marketplace, and the legal industry as a whole is shifting.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Kara Smith — on Jan 11, 2009

• Motivated to Diet and Exercise for Healthy Living

  How to keep those diet and exercise resolutions for a healthier life.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Bruce Kaler M.D. — on Jan 11, 2009

• Digital Foci Announces the Picture Porter 35 for Summer of '09

  Available this Summer, the Picture Porter 35 promises to make the lives of digital camera nuts easier!

  News in Sci/Tech — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jan 11, 2009