April 11, 2009 Archive

Sci/Tech

• Tantrums and the Terrible Twos

  Two-year-olds are exploring their world and frequently testing the limits of their own skills, their environment, and your patience.

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

Music

• Music Review: Sly & The Family Stone - Ain't But The One Way

  Sly & The Family Stone: Chapter 12.

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

• A Tribute To Kelly Groucutt - Formerly With The Electric Light Orchestra

  A "Strange Magic." ELO's Kelly Groucutt remembered.

  Opinion in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Apr 11, 2009

• Music Review: Gwen Stefani - "Wind It Up" (2006)

  A review of Stefani's butchering of classic showtunes.

  Review in Music — by Rylee Strange — on Apr 11, 2009

Video

• TV Review: Krod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire

  Comedy Central's Krod Mandoon -- worth watching? Definitely!

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Apr 11, 2009

• Movie Review: Fast & Furious

  It's not a terrible film by any means, but nor is it what you would call "worthwhile."

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

Books

• Book Review: Delta Blues: The Life and Times of the Mississippi Masters Who Revolutionized American Music by Ted Gioia

  Casual fans may find their appreciation of the blues deepened through these biographical snapshots of Delta blues musicians.

  Review in Books — by Monty Manley — on Apr 11, 2009

• Book Review: Lemniscate by Gaynor McGrath

  A powerful memoir-styled fiction with a strong ring of reality.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on Apr 11, 2009

• The New Canon: Austerlitz by W. G. Sebald

  In his final book Austerlitz, W. G. Sebald has written a historical novel that seems to exist outside of history.

  Review in Books — by Ted Gioia — on Apr 11, 2009

• Book Review: Did Lincoln Own Slaves?: And Other Frequently Asked Questions about Abraham Lincoln by Gerald J. Prokopowicz

  In an unusual question/answer format, fascinating facts of Lincoln’s life spring to life.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Apr 11, 2009

• Manga Review: Heaven's Will by Satoru Takamiya

  A girl who sees ghosts and a cross-dressing exorcist team up in this new manga.

  Review in Books — by Amanda — on Apr 11, 2009

Culture

• Theater Review (LA): Mamma Mia at the Pantages Theatre

  A first-rate touring company of the ABBA musical touches down in LA.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Apr 11, 2009

• Interview with Negar Gerami of the UN World Food Programme in Iran

  WFP is planning to expand its take-home rations program into secondary schools, both in the camps and in schools close-by.

  Interview in Culture — by William Lambers — on Apr 11, 2009

Sports

• Swisher Sparks Yankees' Two-Game Win Streak

  Nick Swisher has kicked started the Yankees' season with his bat and his energy.

  News in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Apr 11, 2009

• Seattle Storm Draft Forward Ashley Walker

  The Seattle Storm go big in the draft while still hoping Lauren Jackson comes back.

  News in Sports — by Russ Evenhuis — on Apr 11, 2009