August 1, 2009 Archive

Music

• Interview: Kristinia DeBarge - Singer & Songwriter

  In spite of Kristinia's attachment to the DeBarge legacy, she still had to forge her own path.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Aug 01, 2009

• Music Review: Andrew Green - Narrow Margin

  A cool, rain-slicked record couched in film noir sentiment.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 01, 2009

• Music Review: Elton John - A Single Man

  Elton John: Chapter 11.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 01, 2009

• Music DVD Review: DeeExpus - Far From Home

  DeeExpus' excellent debut CD sounds even better live.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Aug 01, 2009

• Music Review: Rod Stewart - Atlantic Crossing

  A deluxe reissue of a limp album.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on Aug 01, 2009

• Music Review: New York Dolls - 'Cause I Sez So

  The legendary New York Dolls return with a new studio album which is a good thing.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 01, 2009

• Concert Review: John Doe and the Sadies/Elizabeth and the Catapult - A Denver Double-header Sweep

  One night, two venues and two distinctively different shows results in a select-a-set event.

  Review in Music — by Michael Bialas — on Aug 01, 2009

• Music Review: Beastie Boys - Ill Communication (Remastered, 2-CD Edition)

  The NYC trio reissue the mighty and mature Ill Communication.

  Review in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Aug 01, 2009

Books

• Book Review: An Adultery (1987) by Alexander Theroux

  Alexander Theroux tells a tale about adultery that leads to deception, lies, and heartbreak.

  Review in Books — by Karl Wolff — on Aug 01, 2009

• Book Review: The Last Ember by Daniel Levin

  Young lawyer discovers evidence of a secret plot from ancient Rome to hide a Biblical object.

  Review in Books — by A. Jurek — on Aug 01, 2009

• Book Review: The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

  A grown-up's ghost story, or one of the top 20 books so far in the century.

  Review in Books — by Sommerfeldt — on Aug 01, 2009

• Manga Review: Ballad of a Shinigami Volume One by Asuka Izumi

  A teen-plus shojo manga series centered on a benevolent death demon.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Aug 01, 2009

• Book Review: Strange Movie Full Of Death - Poetry By Scott Wannberg

  The emotional and spiritual realities, the toll it takes on all of us, of living in the early part of the twenty-first century in America.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 01, 2009

• Book Review: Raising Godly Children in an Ungodly World: Leaving a Lasting Legacy by Ken and Steve Ham

  A solid introduction to biblical parenting from Ken Ham, the founder of Answers in Genesis, and his brother Steve.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Aug 01, 2009

• Book Review: The Mystery of the Third Lucretia by Susan Runholt

  So why was Gallery Guy copying Rembrandt's Lucretia paintings? And was he willing to kill to keep his secret?

  Review in Books — by Mel Odom — on Aug 01, 2009

Sports

• Columbus Clippers Talent Traded Away; Only Relish Remains

  A bad loss to Gwinnett was in part due to major league callups and/or trades.

  News in Sports — by Robert M. Barga — on Aug 01, 2009

• Buick Open’s Last Dance a Swan Song for Warwick Hills

  So long, Buick Open. Michigan will miss you.

  Opinion in Sports — by Joanne Huspek — on Aug 01, 2009

Sci/Tech

• A Chat with Social Media Strategist Jason Falls

  An interview with Jason Falls; Jason announces his new venture.

  Interview in Sci/Tech — by Eric Miltsch — on Aug 01, 2009

• Video Training Review: Illustrator CS4 One-On-One: Fundamentals with Deke McClelland from Lynda.com

  Deke McClelland takes a complicated software package and brings it down to Earth in easy to understand language.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Aug 01, 2009

Video

• TV Review: Eureka - "It's Not Easy Being Green"

  Jack must help rescue the town from green goo.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Aug 01, 2009

• Movie Review: Razzie Marathon Kicks Off with The Love Guru

  Day one and I am already seeking spiritual guidance.

  Review in Video — by JamesD539 — on Aug 01, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Battlestar Galactica - Season 4.5

  A generous presentation for the very satisfying end to an ambitious retelling and retuning of epic science fiction.

  Review in Video — by David R Perry — on Aug 01, 2009

• Chuck At Comic-Con: Geeks, Fans, and Jeffster Rule!

  Chuck cast and producers have no ideas for season three, and they love the fans. Jeffster to the rescue!

  Interview in Video — by Alice Jester — on Aug 01, 2009

• DVD Review: Prison Break - The Final Break

  Prison Break: The Final Break is the direct to DVD wrap-up of the show.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Aug 01, 2009

• Interview: Andrew Airlie of Defying Gravity

  The science fiction series combines romance with intrigue.

  Interview in Video — by Diane Kristine Wild — on Aug 01, 2009

Culture

• Islam and Technology

  Tweeting and praying...not at the same time, of course!

  Opinion in Culture — by Mikael — on Aug 01, 2009

• An Interview with Makeup Artist and Entrepreneur Ellis Faas

  Dutch makeup artist launched self-named cosmetics line this year.

  Interview in Culture — by More Than a Pretty Face — on Aug 01, 2009

• Rules of Engagement: Karaoke

  Karaoke is a great way to bond with friends, meet people, and sing out your stress. But there are rules.

  Opinion in Culture — by Kate Rados — on Aug 01, 2009

Politics

• Suicide Is NOT Painless

  What will happen to us when they have to squeeze the dry lemon until the seeds run down their legs?

  Opinion in Politics — by Realist — on Aug 01, 2009

• Draconian Food Safety Bill Passes the House

  Does it really seem like a good idea to massively expand the FDA and give it control over our food supply?

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Aug 01, 2009

Tastes

• Indian food in Switzerland

  A report on my pleasant findings exploring Indian cuisine in Switzerland.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Archana Raja — on Aug 01, 2009