June 9, 2009 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Blog Blazers by Stephane Grenier

  Noted bloggers at the top of their game have tips even a newbie can follow.

  Review in Books — by tink — on Jun 09, 2009

• Book Review: The Lie by Fredrica Wagman

  A troubled woman, who idolizes Rita Hayworth, fakes wild orgasms, hoping to keep her allegedly unfaithful husband from leaving.

  Review in Books — by Regis Schilken — on Jun 09, 2009

• Book Review: US Future States Atlas by Dan Mills

  US Future States Atlas accomplishes the delicate act of balancing art and politics with grace and style.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 09, 2009

• Book Review: CINEMA 4D 11: Workshop by Arndt von Koenigsmarck

  A must if you want to get up to speed fast with CINEMA 4D Release 11.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Jun 09, 2009

• Book Review: Hunt At the Well of Eternity by Gabriel Hunt

  Gabriel Hunt chases an old Confederate flag to an ancient secret that could destroy the world.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jun 09, 2009

• Book Review: Road Dogs by Elmore Leonard

  Bank robber Jack Foley is out of prison and in over his head in murder and mayhem.

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Jun 09, 2009

• Interview with Dr. Ronald J. Frederick, Author of Living Like You Mean It

  "...one of the rejections letters came in the same day I got an offer from a publishing house. I thought that was perfect timing!"

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Jun 09, 2009

Sports

• The Stanley Cup Has A Leg Up On The NBA Finals ... At Least This Year

  When one series lasts seven games and the other might feature five, it's a no-brainer.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jun 09, 2009

Video

• DVD Review: Depeche Mode - The Dark Progression

  An Unauthorized look at the rise of Depeche Mode over the last 30 years.

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Jun 09, 2009

• TV Review: PBS American Masters: Neil Young - Don't Be Denied

  PBS tops themselves with the latest installment of the American Masters series -- a brand new documentary on Neil Young.

  Review in Video — by Glen Boyd — on Jun 09, 2009

• Alpha Video Releases for June 2009

  Everything from Ed Wood to Clark Gable and Bo Svenson, too.

  News in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jun 09, 2009

• Movie Review: Call of the Wild (2009)

  A few actors shine in an otherwise incompetent movie.

  Review in Video — by Todd Ford — on Jun 09, 2009

• DVD Review: Carnivorous

  Rapper DMX pads his resume with a big snake movie.

  Review in Video — by Bill Sherman — on Jun 09, 2009

• DVD Review: The Waltons - The Final Season

  Hey, wait -- that’s not John Boy!

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jun 09, 2009

• DVD Review: The People's Republic of Capitalism

  Ted Koppel explores China's new status as economic superpower and what that has to do America.

  Review in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on Jun 09, 2009

• DVD Review: Walt Disney Animation Collection: Volumes 1 through 6

  These DVDs are nice to own, but nowhere near as good as they could be for a devoted collector.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jun 09, 2009

Politics

• President Obama's Cairo Speech: A Worthwhile Effort or an Exercise in Narcissism?

  President Obama's Cairo speech was full of sound and peacefulness, but signified little.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dan Miller — on Jun 09, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: Adobe Technical Communication Suite 2 -- Captivate 4 From Adobe Systems

  With Captivate 4 you can create truly professional learning experiences.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Jun 09, 2009

• The Top 10 iPhone Applications of May 2009

  Once Again, Tap Tap manages to show up.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Robert M. Barga — on Jun 09, 2009

Culture

• Writing for the Web, Part Two: Home Page Homilies

  You don't need to read a whole book to learn the basic principles of writing for the web.

  Opinion in Culture — by Oren Hope — on Jun 09, 2009

• Theater Review (NYC): The Pied Pipers of the Lower East Side

  It may look like Utopia, but there's always a sugar daddy.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Jun 09, 2009

Music

• Holly Williams Speaks Her Beautiful Mind: Part I

  Five years between albums, Hank Williams Jr.'s daughter is releasing Here With Me. And she has a lot to say.

  Interview in Music — by Michael Bialas — on Jun 09, 2009

Gaming

• Square Wisdom: Introducing CalcuDoku Puzzles

  Numerical puzzles that are the most prominent successor to Sudoku.

  Opinion in Gaming — by djape — on Jun 09, 2009

• PC Game Review: Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures: The Last Resort

  Wallace & Gromit create an indoor beach and find a mystery!

  Review in Gaming — by Fitz — on Jun 09, 2009

• What's New on the Wii/DSi Shop Channel for June 8, 2009

  After an exciting E3, what will Nintendo bring out on WiiWare, DSiWare and the Virtual Console this week?

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Jun 09, 2009