August 13, 2009 Archive

Music

• Music Review: Deströyer 666 - Defiance

  Aussie transplanted blackened thrash metal. Sounds good to me.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 13, 2009

• Interview: Joe Thomas - Singer, Songwriter and Producer

  Over the past two decades, Joe Thomas has garnered a reputation for being the consummate R&B crooner.

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Aug 13, 2009

• Music Review: Elton John - Ice On Fire

  Elton John: Chapter 19.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 13, 2009

• Concert Review: Robert Gordon (with Chris Spedding, Slim Jim Phantom and Glen Matlock), Patriot Place/Showcase Live/Foxboro, MA - 08/12/2009

  Robert Gordon and Chris Spedding return with crack band!

  Review in Music — by John Reed — on Aug 13, 2009

• Classical Music Review: The Choir Of St. Ignatius Loyola, and William Neil's Hymns Of Faith & Praise

  Two recent releases with ecclesiastical themes.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Aug 13, 2009

• Music Pioneer Les Paul Dies at Age 94

  Guitar legend Les Paul dies in White Plains, NY.

  News in Music — by Robin Kavanagh — on Aug 13, 2009

• Musician, Inventor, Innovator Les Paul (1915-2009) Dies at 94

  Rock and roll, thy name is Les Paul...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 13, 2009

• Music Review: Various Artists – Take Me to the Water: Immersion Baptism in Vintage Music and Photographs 1890-1950

  Take a stunning look and listen at America’s history.

  Review in Music — by Lou Novacheck — on Aug 13, 2009

• Verse Chorus Verse: Mark Knopfler - "Prairie Wedding"

  A belated happy birthday to Mark Knopfler, who turned 60 yesterday....

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 13, 2009

• Music Review: Gnostic - Engineering the Rule

  Solid debut from a tech-death veteran and his new mates.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 13, 2009

• Sound Off: See Who’s Jammin’ Before Colorado’s Folks Festival

  While others are celebrating the 40th anniversary of Woodstock, this musical group comes together for a Rocky Mountain high.

  Interview in Music — by Michael Bialas — on Aug 13, 2009

• Tiny Desk Concerts and Others Provide Intimate Settings for Great Talent

  Intimate office settings provide a great backdrop for two music series: Tiny Desk Concerts and Music in the Hall.

  Review in Music — by OxfordMusicSnob — on Aug 13, 2009

Books

• Book Review: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith

  Grahame-Smith's attempt making Jane Austen more humorous fails due to lack of courage.

  Review in Books — by Derek Emerson — on Aug 13, 2009

• An Interview with Joanne Sundell: Historical Romance Author Talks About the Writing Process

  "When we studied the Bronte sisters I loved Emily’s Wuthering Heights, but Charlotte’s Jane Eyre, stole my heart."

  Interview in Books — by Dorothy Thompson — on Aug 13, 2009

• Book Review: Libyrinth by Pearl North

  Don't let the YA label turn you away — this is a book for all ages.

  Review in Books — by Anna Creech — on Aug 13, 2009

• Book Review: People Are Idiots and I Can Prove It: The Ten Ways You Are Sabotaging Yourself And How You Can Overcome Them by Larry Winget

  Overcome common obstacles to a successful life.

  Review in Books — by Gray Hunter — on Aug 13, 2009

• Book Review: The Blue Sweater: Bridging the Gap Between Rich and Poor in an Interconnected World by Jacqueline Novogratz

  The founder of the Acumen Foundation shares her amazing experiences with aid to needy people all over the globe.

  Review in Books — by JudithKlinger — on Aug 13, 2009

• Book Review: Lucy Maud Montgomery (Kids Can Read) by Elizabeth MacLeod, Illlustrated by John Mantha

  A stellar reader incorporating historical significance, personable biography, charming art, and reading practice.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Aug 13, 2009

• Book Review: Lost: Messages from the Island by Titan Books

  An entertaining, if surface-level, look at the making of Lost's first two seasons.

  Review in Books — by Arlo J. Wiley — on Aug 13, 2009

Sports

• Columbus Clippers Fight Their Way Past The Indianapolis Indians, 7-6

  There was plenty of controversy in this here game, but it didn't ruin it.

  News in Sports — by Robert M. Barga — on Aug 13, 2009

• Donovan, Vick's Nabbed By Your Team

  And it's a two-year deal too. Wow.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 13, 2009

• Get This, Tiger Woods Leads After First Round Of PGA

  Padraig Harringon (a.k.a., the guy who won the PGA last year) isn't far behind.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 13, 2009

• Carano/Cyborg And The Future of Women's MMA: Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?

  Gina Carano vs. Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos isn't the watershed moment for women's MMA. Sunday morning is.

  Opinion in Sports — by Matt DeTura — on Aug 13, 2009

Tastes

• Chocolate Potluck Night a Success in San Francisco

  The first Chocolate Potluck Night where everyone brought their favorite chocolate dish ... homemade if possible.

  News in Tastes — by TasteTV — on Aug 13, 2009

Video

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Bandslam, District 9, The Goods: Live Hard. Sell Hard., Ponyo, The Time Traveler's Wife, Paper Heart

  Lots of choices this week!

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 13, 2009

• DVD Review: Labor Pains

  Labor Pains shows one womans desperation to keep her lousy job by faking a pregnancy.

  Review in Video — by Blake Matthews — on Aug 13, 2009

• TV Preview: Modern Family - A Modern Sitcom to Debut in September on ABC

  Sneak peek review of ABC's new sitcom, Modern Family, starring Ed O'Neill, debuting on September 23.

  Opinion in Video — by Kikstad — on Aug 13, 2009

• DVD Review: The World Of Apu

  A great end to one of the better film trilogies in world cinema.

  Review in Video — by Dan Schneider — on Aug 13, 2009

• DVD Review: I Love You, Man

  Paul Rudd + Jason Segel = Funny

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Aug 13, 2009

• Movie Review: G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

  The latest Hasbro toy film adaptation has special effects, globetrotting location, and fast paced action, but runs low on genuine excitement.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Aug 13, 2009

• DVD Review: Super Friends: The Lost Episodes

  Fun for kids and a test of "Super Friends" devotion for adults.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Aug 13, 2009

• DVD Review: Donkey X

  Donkey X tells an animated tale of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza.

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Aug 13, 2009

• Looking to the Fall: NCIS: Los Angeles

  NCIS: Los Angeles is coming. Are we happy with that?

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 13, 2009

• DVD Review: Bottom Feeder

  Undoubtedly feeding from the bottom of the movie barrel.

  Review in Video — by Matt Paprocki — on Aug 13, 2009

• DVD Review: Torchwood: Children of Earth

  Torchwood tries to save the world's children... or does it?

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Aug 13, 2009

Culture

• A Sword Links Us

  A family heirloom leads to a tale of black regiments in the Spanish-American War.

  Opinion in Culture — by Horace Mungin — on Aug 13, 2009

• The Sky is Falling!

  After many long, dark nights of frustration, a few streaks of light made my day!

  Opinion in Culture — by Baritone — on Aug 13, 2009

• Your New Business: Writing a Business Plan

  Your business plan is for you. Here are the basics of what you need to know about creating a business plan.

  Opinion in Culture — by Hani Masgidi — on Aug 13, 2009

Politics

• Terror Attack Outside of Ma'alé Levoná Injures Two Israelis

  In Israel, when you let down your guard, even a little bit, the Arab enemy, encouraged by the Americans, strikes to kill.

  News in Politics — by Ruvy — on Aug 13, 2009