April 6, 2009 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Every Man Dies Alone by Hans Fallada

  A superb novel about life and resistance in Nazi Germany comes to the U.S. half a century after being written.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Apr 06, 2009

• Book Review: Sleepwalking in Daylight by Elizabeth Flock

  A peek inside the life of a frustrated housewife.

  Review in Books — by NancyGail — on Apr 06, 2009

• Book Review: Fire Up Your Metabolism: 9 Proven Principles for Burning Fat and Losing Weight Forever

  A genuine diet book that will "fire up" more than just your metabolism.

  Review in Books — by Christine Lakatos — on Apr 06, 2009

• Interview with Christine Rose, Author of Rowan of the Wood

  "My big writing moment of clarity came when I read Stephen King's On Writing."

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Apr 06, 2009

• The How-To I Wish Experts Would Write

  From gardening to dieting, experts tell you how smart they are without making you any smarter.

  Opinion in Books — by Diana Hartman — on Apr 06, 2009

• Interview with Alan Kennedy-Shaffer, Author of The Obama Revolution

  "I got involved with the Obama campaign by attending rallies, listening to speeches, and hoping that I would have the opportunity to contribute"

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Apr 06, 2009

• Book Review: Dr. Bloodmoney or How We Got Along After the Bomb by Philip K. Dick

  A reissue of the s-f maverick's sixties novel provides a darkly comic evocation of Cold War nuclear anxiety.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Apr 06, 2009

• Book Review: Illegal by Paul Levine

  Attorney Jimmy Payne and a young illegal are hunted by police and gangsters on both sides of the border.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Apr 06, 2009

• The Early Word: New Books for the Week of April 6, 2009

  Clark & Clark, Coelho, Culinary Davidson, Jim Butcher, Nevada Barr, Cecelia Ahern; Bard brain, Lisa larceny, "The Challenge' for Africa...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Apr 06, 2009

Video

• DVD Review: Quantum of Solace

  Bond, James Bond, is back for yet another chauvinistic adventure.

  Review in Video — by Robert M. Barga — on Apr 06, 2009

• TV Review: Supernatural - "The Monster At The End Of This Book"

  Fan meta takes on prophecy. Yep, the results are as unpredictable as the premise.

  Review in Video — by Alice Jester — on Apr 06, 2009

• DVD Review: Bedtime Stories (2008)

  Adam Sandler + Disney = family fare!

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Apr 06, 2009

• 30 Rock's Funcooker is Real!

  Strange but true: the mini-microwave is not just TV fantasy.

  News in Video — by Marissa Flaxbart — on Apr 06, 2009

• Movie Review: Fast and Furious

  Things are about as exciting watching someone else play Need for Speed.

  Review in Video — by Rob Rector — on Apr 06, 2009

• A Conversation with Actor Michael Ealy of Seven Pounds

  Michael Ealy reflects on the Seven Pounds experience.

  Interview in Video — by Clayton Perry — on Apr 06, 2009

• A Dirty Boardroom on The Celebrity Apprentice

  I'm not sure this one will all come out in the wash.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 06, 2009

• Movie Review: Adventureland

  Linger on your pale blue eyes…

  Review in Video — by Todd Ford — on Apr 06, 2009

• DVD Review: The World Sinks Except Japan!

  “Ie, nihonggo wa wakaranai desu.”

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Apr 06, 2009

• DVD Pick of the Week: Doubt

  Some new, some old, always something to see.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 06, 2009

• Movie Review: The Morgue

  Have an hour and a half to watch a horror movie? You should find another movie.

  Review in Video — by Ginae B. McDonald — on Apr 06, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Your Computer is Under Attack!

  How's your system security these days?

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by whittierpc — on Apr 06, 2009

• Gallbladder Overview

  Gallbladder disease is one of the most common digestive diseases. American women are twice as likely to suffer with gallbladder problems as men.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Bruce Kaler M.D. — on Apr 06, 2009

Tastes

• Hunt and Gather Organic Foods on a Budget

  How to spot healthy deals on a strict budget.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Maureen Jeanson — on Apr 06, 2009

• Pipes Supplant Cigarettes

  Whether hobby or habit, pipes are a great way to smoke. With today's cigarette taxes, they may be the only smoking option for some.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Superior To You — on Apr 06, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Grand Duchy - Petits Fours

  An ex-Pixies legend and a marriage made in Luxembourg.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Apr 06, 2009

• Music Blu-ray Review: Ellen Sejersted Bodtker - Sonar

  A stunning blu-ray audio release of contemporary harp music from this Norwegian label.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Apr 06, 2009

• Music Review: Wild Light - Adult Nights

  It was a long time in the making, but Wild Light has given indie rock a debut album that's well worth the wait.

  Review in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Apr 06, 2009

• Music Review: Miranda Lee Richards - Light of X

  Light of X might not be the album of the year, but it’s a great start for this artist on the rise.

  Review in Music — by Scott Deitche — on Apr 06, 2009

• Music Review: Filter - The Very Best Things (1995-2008)

  Nineties, industrial metal-lite, seeks interested listeners, second time around

  Review in Music — by Stuart A Hamilton — on Apr 06, 2009

• AC/DC Announces First 2009 US Tour Dates

  The "Rock 'N Roll Train" continues rolling down the tracks in 2009...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Apr 06, 2009

• Music Review: Schnittke/Raskatov - Symphony No. 9/Nunc Dimittis

  Alfred Schnittke's final composition receives a completion and performance via composer Alexander Raskatov and new music champion Dennis Russell Davies.

  Review in Music — by David R Perry — on Apr 06, 2009

• Music Review: Ray Charles - Genius: The Ultimate Ray Charles Collection

  The new Ray Charles compilation is pure genius.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Apr 06, 2009

• Music Review: Willie Nile - House Of A Thousand Guitars

  Willie Nile has both his eyes and heart open to the world, and the ability to turn that into music.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Apr 06, 2009

• Music Review: Tiny Tin Lady - Ridiculous Bohemia

  The second album from the all girl UK folk band whose reputation is a lot bigger than their name.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Apr 06, 2009

Gaming

• What's New on the Wii Shop Channel for April 6, 2009

  DSiWare makes its debut as Nintendo's newest handheld launches in North America.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Apr 06, 2009

Sports

• Blackhawks Edge Blue Jackets 1-0 in OT

  This is the fourth overtime loss in seven games for the Blue Jackets.

  News in Sports — by Robert M. Barga — on Apr 06, 2009

Culture

• What Should I Charge?

  Perceived value is real value.

  Opinion in Culture — by Oren Hope — on Apr 06, 2009

• Buddy, Can You Spare Some Good News?

  We are suckered into believing media news is an intelligent reference point for defining reality. News flash: It’s not.

  Opinion in Culture — by Bradley J. Moore — on Apr 06, 2009

• American Mass Killings Will Continue Without Wholesale Change

  These violent acts can be reduced with better observation and the willingness to reach out and act.

  Opinion in Culture — by MT — on Apr 06, 2009