June 25, 2009 Archive

Books

• Homeschooling Book Review: WriteShop Primary Book A, Teachers Guide and Activity Set Worksheet Pack

  A gentle, primary level introduction to writing from the publishers of the classic WriteShop program for homeschoolers.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Jun 25, 2009

• Interview with Richard Aaron, Author of Gauntlet

  “...I want my reader to know how the great Garagum Desert feels, what it’s like to fly an Apache LongBow, or an F-18.”

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Jun 25, 2009

• Book Review: The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Saga of a Donner Party Bride by Daniel James Brown

  Brown crafts with living, stimulating accuracy the scenic details of character and setting that makes this an incredible readable history.

  Review in Books — by Wisteria Leigh — on Jun 25, 2009

• Book Review: Move Into Life: The Nine Essentials for Lifelong Vitality by Anat Baniel

  If you are interested in neuroscience, in movement, and in improved quality of life you must read this book.

  Review in Books — by Lynda Lippin — on Jun 25, 2009

• Manga Review: Ultimo by Stan Lee and Hiroyuki Takei

  The American comics legend affixes his moniker to a new Shonen Jump manga series.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Jun 25, 2009

• Book Review: Turn Coat by Jim Butcher

  Dresden is back and better than ever in Turn Coat

  Review in Books — by Fitz — on Jun 25, 2009

Video

• DVD Review: Prison Break - Season Four

  FOX's Prison Break comes to an unforgettable conclusion!

  Review in Video — by Amanda — on Jun 25, 2009

• Movie Review: Gran Torino Works

  Clint Eastwood’s 2008 project Gran Torino has recently been released on DVD, and what a delight it is.

  Review in Video — by Jordan J. Ballor — on Jun 25, 2009

• Movie Review: Simon Says

  Great for fans of '80s slasher horror films, but nobody else.

  Review in Video — by Amanda — on Jun 25, 2009

• DVD Review: The Transformers - The Complete First Season 25th Anniversary Edition

  The Transformers: The Complete First Season 25th Anniversary Edition brings the original cartoon back to DVD for its 25th anniversary.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Jun 25, 2009

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Transformers - Revenge of the Fallen, My Sister's Keeper

  Week 9 is top-lined by a bunch of 'bots.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 25, 2009

• DVD Review: Tom and Jerry: The Chuck Jones Collection

  The Chuck Jones era of Tom and Jerry in beautiful widescreen format!

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Jun 25, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Burn Notice - Season Two

  An atrocious Blu-ray presentation undermines this solid summer series.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Jun 25, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Striking Distance

  Bruce Willis tracks down a serial killer or two.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jun 25, 2009

Music

• Michael Jackson Has Died At Age 50

  The King Of Pop is dead at age 50.

  News in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Jun 25, 2009

• The Orchestra - Live in Jersey, July 5 and 6

  A chance to see The Orchestra live in concert. Why not get along and face the music?

  News in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Jun 25, 2009

• Music DVD Review: The Moody Blues - Threshold Of A Dream / Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970

  Fans should enjoy this day from the past in the future.

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jun 25, 2009

• Motown To Celebrate 50th Anniversary With Fan-Picked Motown 50 Fanthology

  Motown needs your help celebrating their 50th anniversary...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jun 25, 2009

Politics

• The Price of Going Green

  Can we afford the cost of green energy in hidden taxes and job loss? Now is the time to act!

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jun 25, 2009

• Satire: Virile Republican Leaders Spearhead Party Renaissance

  After election losses, Republicans are again feeling (and sowing) their wild oats.

  Satire in Politics — by Jon Sobel — on Jun 25, 2009

Culture

• Abuse And Forgiveness

  Asking me, or anyone, to forgive their abuser is like asking us to return to being a victim.

  Opinion in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 25, 2009