July 8, 2009 Archive

Sports

• A Look at Huntington Park, Home Of The Columbus Clippers

  The Newest Park in minor league baseball is also one of the best!

  Review in Sports — by Robert M. Barga — on Jul 08, 2009

Politics

• Japan Openly Abuses Foreigner Rights

  Japan has been openly subjecting foreign residents to illegal searches and will soon track them like criminals.

  News in Politics — by Shari — on Jul 08, 2009

• Violence Escalates in Xianjiang Province

  As violence escalates, the crisis in Xianjiang is becoming too large for the Chinese government to continue to ignore or cover up.

  News in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jul 08, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Art Hodes - Up in Volly's Room

  Educate yourself in New Orleans jazz-and superb piano playing--by listening to Art Hodes' 1972 reissue.

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

• iTunes Chart Watch: Michael Jackson's Sales Surge Lasts a Second Week

  Another week of this and Michael's credit cards might be paid off...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jul 08, 2009

• Music Review: Creedence Clearwater Revival - Covers The Classics

  Creedence Clearwater returns as a cover band.

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

• Music Review: Laura Izibor - Let The Truth Be Told

  A smart and sassy combination of hard-hitting adult soul and introspective R&B with traces of jazz, funk and blues.

  Review in Music — by TYRONE S REID — on Jul 08, 2009

• Retro Redux: Charlie Feathers - Rockabilly's Cranky Pioneer

  He was not afraid to speak up about his music.

  Opinion in Music — by Big Geez — on Jul 08, 2009

• Music Review: Ray Charles - Modern Sounds in Country & Western Music, Volumes 1 & 2

  On the landmark album, Ray demonstrates how he earned the nickname “Genius.”

  Review in Music — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jul 08, 2009

• Music Review: Set It Off - Calm Before The Storm

  From performing onstage with All Time Low to playing on the 2009 Van’s Warped Tour, Set It Off has already decided their future for themselves.

  Review in Music — by ZachSB — on Jul 08, 2009

• Music Review: David Bowie - VH1 Storytellers

  A review of David Bowie's addition to VH1's Storytellers

  Review in Music — by Cody Conard — on Jul 08, 2009

Video

• DVD Review: Gunsmoke - The Third Season, Volume Two

  If you want a unique view of the old west, Gunsmoke is your ticket.

  Review in Video — by Matthew Milam — on Jul 08, 2009

• TV Review: Warehouse 13 - "Pilot"

  Government agents try and find escaping secrets which threaten national security. How cool is that?

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Jul 08, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Inkheart

  The ink should have stayed in the pen.

  Review in Video — by Robert M. Barga — on Jul 08, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: 12 Rounds - Extreme Cut

  Nothing special, but a good time waster.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Jul 08, 2009

• DVD Review: Hunter X Hunter - Volume 2

  Gon's adventures continue in Hunter X Hunter - Volume 2!

  Review in Video — by Amanda — on Jul 08, 2009

• SciFi Becomes Syfy and Launches Warehouse 13

  Does a cable network by any other name smell as sweet?

  News in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jul 08, 2009

• Movie Review: The Silence (1963)

  Why Ingmar Bergman's 1963 psychological horror keeps me going back for more.

  Review in Video — by Bags — on Jul 08, 2009

Books

• Book Review: The Devil's Children: A History of Childhood and Murder by Loretta Loach

  Brings much needed balanced historical perspective to our understanding of a rare crime.

  Review in Books — by Natalie Bennett — on Jul 08, 2009

• Interview with Bob Pike, author of The Fun Minute Manager

  "It doesn’t take a lot of time to put fun in the workplace to achieve results."

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Jul 08, 2009

• Book Review: North from Calcutta by Duane Evans

  Think 24 is a thrill a minute? Wait'll you try North From Calcutta!

  Review in Books — by Lou Novacheck — on Jul 08, 2009

• Book Review: Mesi’s Season of Change: A Friendship Story (Girls 'n Grace Collection) by Pam Davis

  Journey with Mesi as she grows in the Lord, extending his mercy and love towards others in her ongoing story.

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

• Book Review: The Thing About Life Is One Day You'll Be Dead by David Shields

  An autobiography of the body

  Review in Books — by Lisa Solod — on Jul 08, 2009

• Interview with Dave Esler and Myra Kruger, Authors of The Pursuit of Something Better

  “...all employees are looking for the same things... respect and dignity; evidence that they are valued as individuals, not just arms or backs or brains...”

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

• Book Review: The Cul-de-Sac Syndrome: Turning Around the Unsustainable American Dream by John F. Wasik

  What price have Americans paid for the American dream?

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Jul 08, 2009

• Book Review: The Unseen by Alexandra Sokoloff

  Sokoloff's third novel is atmospheric and chilling.

  Review in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Jul 08, 2009

Sci/Tech

• Parrot Cay Resort Hosting Pilates Retreat: “Strength Without Struggle” with Lynda Lippin

  Experience the power of Pilates in paradise this Fall, 2009!

  News in Sci/Tech — by Christine Lakatos — on Jul 08, 2009

• Twittorati Blends Tweets and Blogosphere

  New site Twittorati shows what top bloggers are tweeting about, and how these trends compare to blogosphere trends.

  News in Sci/Tech — by Eric Olsen — on Jul 08, 2009

Culture

• Michael Jackson Memorial Service Recap: To Care or Not to Care?

  Now go back to work...

  Opinion in Culture — by Josh Hathaway — on Jul 08, 2009

• Satire: California Legislature Passes Celebrity Safety Bill

  Celebrity safety is everyone's responsibility.

  Satire in Culture — by The Crow — on Jul 08, 2009

• Michael Jackson and the Cadillac Brougham of Caskets

  Heaven or hell, nirvana or oblivion, there's no question that Michael Jackson is going there in style.

  Opinion in Culture — by Dave Nalle — on Jul 08, 2009

• Meta-Grief and the Celebrity Mourner

  I come not to praise the common man but to bury the celebrity.

  Opinion in Culture — by Pat Padua — on Jul 08, 2009

• Universal Studios Hollywood and Chiller's Film Contest

  Halloween Horror Nights begins October 2nd.

  News in Culture — by Maddy Pumilia — on Jul 08, 2009