January 8, 2009 Archive

Books

• Book Review: The Judging Eye (Book One Of The Aspect Emperor) R. Scott Bakker

  This is fantasy literature like you've never read before.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jan 08, 2009

• Talking Books with Children’s Book Author Linda Thieman

  "I am just so tired of children’s stories where the child is independent because the parents are gone."

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Jan 08, 2009

• Book Review: The Nation Guide to the Nation

  The Editors of The Nation have compiled this guide to the 21st-century American Left.

  Review in Books — by Barbara Barnett — on Jan 08, 2009

• Book Review: Summer Secret (Sonshine Girls #1) by René Morris

  Girls, friendship, makeup and boys - 'tween-lit meets Jesus, providing strong moral guidance through the rocky years of adolescence.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Jan 08, 2009

• Book Review: Dies The Fire - A Novel of the Change by S.M. Stirling

  S. M. Stirling spins a fascinating and adventure-filled tale of people who have survived the end of the world.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jan 08, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Mark Olson & Gary Louris - Ready for the Flood

  Two former Jayhawks reunite for a new disc of largely acoustic alt-country.

  Review in Music — by Bill Sherman — on Jan 08, 2009

• Interview: Rob Halford, Metal God And Judas Priest Vocalist

  An exclusive, eye-opening interview with the greatest living metal singer, Judas Priest’s Rob Halford.

  Interview in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Jan 08, 2009

• Music Review: Jefferson Airplane - Surrealistic Pillow

  Jefferson Airplane: Chapter 2.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jan 08, 2009

• Best of 2008: Counting Crows, Oasis, Black Keys, Dave Carter, B.B. King, The Bittersweets, Mudcrutch, R.E.M., Coldplay, Gutter Twins, Glen Phillips

  2008 was a great year for music.

  Opinion in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jan 08, 2009

• Bands to Watch in 2009

  Scouring our Band of the Week database, to re-introduce you to bands that are likely to achieve huge mainstream success in 2009.

  Opinion in Music — by A.L. Harper — on Jan 08, 2009

• Music Review: Fiftywatthead - Fogcutter

  A monstrous obsession with the Art of Loud.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Jan 08, 2009

• Music Review: O'Death - Broken Hymns, Limbs, And Skin

  Dedicated to Eliza Sudol, the late fiancé of Rogers-Berry, O'Death's Broken Hymns, Limbs And Skin excitedly captures the blending of multiple musical genres.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Jan 08, 2009

• Music Review: Enclave - Enclave Diaspora

  Don't try to figure out the name -- just enjoy the music.

  Review in Music — by Big Geez — on Jan 08, 2009

• Les Nubians' 1998 Debut, Princesses Nubiennes, Seamlessly Combines Afro-pop, Jazz, R&B, and Hip Hop

  Over a decade later, world music duo Les Nubians still amaze with their sultry French vocals and modern beats.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Jan 08, 2009

• Music Review: Apocalyptica, Scale the Summit, Uriah Heep, Rising Force, and Mortification

  Mortification, Rising Force, Scale the Summit, and Uriah Heep in an Apocalyptica release.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Jan 08, 2009

• Music Review: Rory Block - Blues Walkin’ Like A Man

  “The blues got so bad that they manifested into human form and began walking down the road beside you …”

  Review in Music — by Lou Novacheck — on Jan 08, 2009

Video

• My Ten Most Anticipated Films of 2009

  Boy wizards, undead monsters, and Inglourious Basterds.

  Opinion in Video — by Arlo J. Wiley — on Jan 08, 2009

• DVD Review: Battlestar Galactica - Season 4.0

  Battlestar Galactica - Season 4.0 is the first half of the popular sci-fi channels hit series final season.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Jan 08, 2009

• Former Stars Clutter Up My TiVo

  I'm sorry, you were a star when? Why?

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jan 08, 2009

Tastes

• Wine Review: Experiencing Cabernet Franc

  Curious to find a delicious and affordable wine this season?

  Review in Tastes — by Marisa DVari — on Jan 08, 2009

Gaming

• UGO Buys 1up.com, EGM Discontinued

  Another one bites the dust, but this one meant more to me.

  News in Gaming — by Mark Buckingham — on Jan 08, 2009

Culture

• What I Learned About Love From Tony Soprano

  Seeking to heal after another cycle of unrequited love, I sought solace from a murderous, fictional New Jersey mob boss.

  Opinion in Culture — by Van Wallach — on Jan 08, 2009

• Traditional Radio, Part Three: Jocks, Music, Social Networking, Old & New Media

  Traditional radio is at a crossroads, and only a marriage with new media provides the solutions.

  Opinion in Culture — by Radio Coach Sam Weaver — on Jan 08, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Sleep Apnea Risks and Reprieves

  Do you Snore?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Bruce Kaler M.D. — on Jan 08, 2009

• iPhone Application Review: Allrecipes.com Dinner Spinner

  It’s like a cookbook, just on your iPhone or iPod Touch.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Robert M. Barga — on Jan 08, 2009

• The Relationship Among Listeriosis, Salmonella, E. Coli, and Iron

  Sounding the alarm for a potentially lethal combination.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Marie Warder — on Jan 08, 2009