August 29, 2009 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Maggie Can’t Wait by Frieda Wishinsky, Illustrated by Dean Griffiths

  "She'd rather clean up after a hundred elephants than see that new baby's squished nose tomorrow."

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Aug 29, 2009

• Book Review: Michael Jackson: A Visual Documentary – 1958-2009 – The Official Tribute Edition by Adrian Grant

  This is the most definitive chronicle of the late superstar’s life and career to date.

  Review in Books — by Donald Gibson — on Aug 29, 2009

• Book Review: Possible Futures: Creative Thinking for the Speed of Life by Jude Treder-Wolff

  We need to focus as much on growing our inner worth as we do our net worth.

  Review in Books — by Helen Gallagher — on Aug 29, 2009

• Book Review: Grass for His Pillow (Tales of the Otori, Book Two) by Lian Hearn

  Lian Hearn returns to the Tales of the Otori for a dark, intricate story.

  Review in Books — by CB — on Aug 29, 2009

• Book Review: Strange But True America by John Hafnor With Illustrations by Dale Crawford

  Perfect reading material for the coffee table or the porcelain library.

  Review in Books — by Glen Boyd — on Aug 29, 2009

• Book Review: Music Makes Your Child Smarter by Philip Sheppard

  A solid introduction that'll get parents started on the right foot with musical education.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Aug 29, 2009

• Book Review: Missin' by Novala Takemoto

  Two tales of "romantic" obsession from the author of Kamikaze Girls.

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Aug 29, 2009

• Book Review: Souldance by Jean Lowrie-Chin

  Newspaper columnist Jean Lowrie-Chin serves up a fascinating debut collection of her prose and verse

  Review in Books — by TYRONE S REID — on Aug 29, 2009

Sports

• UFC 102 Thoughts: One For The Ages

  Nogueira beats Couture in a classic battle to cap a stellar card in Portland.

  News in Sports — by Matt DeTura — on Aug 29, 2009

Video

• Blu-ray Review: Heroes - Season Three

  A juggernaut that needs to find its footing again or an overblown mess that blew whatever potential it once had?

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Aug 29, 2009

• Movie Review: Inglourious Basterds

  Wonderful film. The two and a half hours fly by.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 29, 2009

• TV Review: Eureka - "You Don't Know Jack"

  The town is hit by a gigantic loss of memory.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Aug 29, 2009

• DVD Review: Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! Season One, Volume 3 - Hello Mummy

  Four more episodes from season one of Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Aug 29, 2009

• Movie Review: Post Grad

  Good supporting cast, not much else though.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 29, 2009

• Movie Review: Citizen Jane on the Hallmark Channel

  Citizen Jane is a movie based on a true story of murder, deceit, and one courageous lady's search for justice.

  Review in Video — by Fran Parker — on Aug 29, 2009

• DVD Review: Elvis Presley: The Ed Sullivan Shows

  Elvis Presley's landmark 1956 Ed Sullivan's appearances are now available on DVD.

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Aug 29, 2009

Music

• Concert Review: Paul Rosevear At Googie's, The Living Room, New York City, NY 8/26/09

  Paul Rosevear of Readymade Breakup played a great solo show in the upstairs space at The Living Room.

  Review in Music — by Bryan Clark — on Aug 29, 2009

• Music Review: Dr. Linda Reese with Adam Chester - Music 4 Your Heart and 2 Grands 4 Glory

  Two talented pianists join forces on these soothing collections of two piano arrangements.

  Review in Music — by Jennifer Bogart — on Aug 29, 2009

• Music Review: Colbie Caillat - Breakthrough

  Colbie Caillat's new album Breakthrough isn't really.

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Aug 29, 2009

• The Death Of Album Art

  The true cost of downloading.

  Opinion in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 29, 2009

• Music Review: Elton John - Songs From The West Coast

  Elton John: Chapter 28.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 29, 2009

• The Ascent to The Banal: How Success Breaks The Bow and Weakens The Truth

  Musicians Beware! The devil is closer than you think!

  Opinion in Music — by Paul Robinson — on Aug 29, 2009

• Music Review: Steven Mark - One Small Room

  Steven Mark boils his songs down to One Small Room of acoustic harmonies.

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Aug 29, 2009

• Verse Chorus Verse: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - "Swingin'"

  Just another great outlaw song...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 29, 2009

• Music Review: Greg Wall's Later Prophets - Ha'Orot: The Lights of Rav Kook

  A dazzling piece of work featuring the spoken word artistry of Rabbi Itzchak Marmorstein.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 29, 2009

• Concert Review: Outside Lands '09 - Day One

  Golden Gate Park hosts the second annual Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival in San Francisco.

  Review in Music — by Tan The Man — on Aug 29, 2009

• Music DVD Review: Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now

  Thought I'd dust off some old Van Hagar while waiting for the new Van Halen DVD - if it ever comes.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Aug 29, 2009

Politics

• The Kennedy Brothers: And Then There Were None

  As the last Kennedy brother is laid to rest, a country mourns the man and the end of a political era, but their legacy will live forever.

  Review in Politics — by Christine Lakatos — on Aug 29, 2009

Culture

• World Food Programme Director Calls for Action to End Global Hunger Crisis

  Josette Sheeran says that one third of children in developing countries have stunted growth due to hunger.

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on Aug 29, 2009

• Is There a Place for Honor in the 21st Century?

  Honor is a noble quality that defines greatness in any age.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jonathan Lockwood Huie — on Aug 29, 2009

Gaming

• Screenshots: Katamari Forever

  The PS3 is getting a compilation of past Katamari games in a sleek, 1080p package.

  News in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Aug 29, 2009