April 8, 2010 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Kick-Ass: Creating the Comic, Making the Movie by Mark Millar

  A glossy look at the making of the impending superhero flick begs the question, "Will we wanna read this book after its movie's been released and judged?"

  Review in Books — by Bill Sherman — on Apr 08, 2010

• Book Review: Beginning F# by Robert Pickering

  Writing in an informal style and hands-on approach, Pickering shows how functional programming has been refined, redesigned, resurging in popularity - and ready for you.

  Review in Books — by T. Michael Testi — on Apr 08, 2010

• Book Review: Kick-Ass: Creating the Comic, Making the Movie by Mark Millar

  This is one kick-ass book and a must-own for fans.

  Review in Books — by Gordon S. Miller — on Apr 08, 2010

• Book Review: My Brain Made Me Do It: The Rise of Neuroscience and the Threat to Moral Responsibility by Eliezer J. Sternberg

  If the phrase, “I couldn’t help it” drives you mad, you’re going to love this book.

  Review in Books — by Miss Bob Etier — on Apr 08, 2010

• Interview: T.H.E. Hill, Author of Voices Under Berlin: The Tale of Monterey Mary

  "I'm one of those authors who sits down in front of a computer and lets the characters tell him what to write."

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Apr 08, 2010

• Book Review: Hello, Cupcake!: Irresistibly Playful Creations Anyone Can Make by Karen Tack and Alan Richardson

  Cupcakes are all the rage right now. This book will show you how to concoct some delicious creations yourself.

  Review in Books — by Kasia Lanucha — on Apr 08, 2010

Music

• Craig Bancoff Writes "Angels Love Coal Mines" For West Virginia

  Craig Bancoff has written a beautiful song in memory of the West Virginian coal miners.

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Apr 08, 2010

• Music Review: RPM Orchestra - Afterglow

  Musique Concrete for the masses

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Apr 08, 2010

• Radio Free MP3: Jen Olive, Solex vs. Cristina Martinez & Jon Spencer, and Right The Stars

  Three more free MP3s for your musical pleasure.

  Review in Music — by Mat Brewster — on Apr 08, 2010

• I Hear Sparks: The Dominant 7 & The Jazz Arts Messengers - Fourteen Channels

  The kids are alright, baby.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Apr 08, 2010

• Music Review: Jeff Healey - Last Call

  Thanks again, Jeff.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Apr 08, 2010

• Music Review: Their Planes Will Block Out The Sun - White Dancer

  Meticulous, stylish and as intriguing as their name suggests.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Apr 08, 2010

• Music Review: Asher Roth - Seared Foie Gras with Quince and Cranberry

  Ever since Roth released his highly touted DJ Drama and Don Cannon-curated GreenHouse Effect mixtape in 2008, I've been waiting for Roth to live up to the hype and truly deliver the album he says he can.

  Review in Music — by Chris Catania — on Apr 08, 2010

• Music Review: Art Pepper - Art Pepper Meets The Rhythm Section

  Classic 1957 meeting between Art Pepper, and Mile Davis' rhythm section.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Apr 08, 2010

• Music Review: MGMT - Congratulations

  MGMT tries something new and something old with their second album.

  Review in Music — by Lisa Solod — on Apr 08, 2010

Video

• FlashForward's Lack of Logic

  If you and I can see why what's happening doesn't make sense, why can't they?

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 08, 2010

• New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Date Night, The Black Waters of Echo's Pond, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

  One new wide release to satisfy your desires... maybe.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 08, 2010

• DVD Review: Ride With The Devil (The Criterion Collection)

  An anomic and disjointed jaunt across history and the Civil War.

  Review in Video — by Dan Schneider — on Apr 08, 2010

• Tales From "Watch Instantly": Paper Heart (2009)

  Paper Heart is so cute it may give you a heart attack... OF JOY!

  Review in Video — by Jonathan Sullivan — on Apr 08, 2010

• Movie Review: How to Train Your Dragon

  An utter delight.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 08, 2010

• DVD Review: Yoga to the Rescue Collection with Desiree Rumbaugh

  A simple beginning yoga routine meant for beginners and those suffering from pain and tension.

  Review in Video — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Apr 08, 2010

• TV Review: Supernatural – "Dark Side of the Moon"

  Sam and Dean are killed. They take advantage of the fact that they are in Heaven to look for Joshua, who talks to God.

  Review in Video — by Sahar — on Apr 08, 2010

• TV Recap: 24 Day 8, Hours 15 and 16

  Jack advances on Dana performing a beautiful Throat Slam up Against the Wall move, “Little bitch, let me explain something to you

  Review in Video — by Mary K. Williams — on Apr 08, 2010

• Reviews in Brief: The Joneses

  The Joneses brings you a normal American family with a small twist.

  Review in Video — by Jeremy Meyer — on Apr 08, 2010

• DVD Review: Couples Retreat

  Quick comic quips rules over physical comedy in this marriage resort comedy while the bonus features in this two disc set boost the value.

  Review in Video — by Tall Writer — on Apr 08, 2010

• American Idol: Surprising Results Lead To A Shocking Judges' Save

  The judges chose to use their save for the season, and two contestants will be eliminated next week.

  Opinion in Video — by Kirsten Coachman — on Apr 08, 2010

Culture

• An Alternative Approach to Housing

  There are alternatives to traditional housing arrangements.

  Opinion in Culture — by Lynette Yetter — on Apr 08, 2010

• School Feeding in Mauritania the Latest Victim of Global Hunger Crisis

  inadequate funding for the World Food Programme has meant a reduction in school feeding for children in Mauritania

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on Apr 08, 2010

• Satire: The News in Pictures XVII

  This is a bad place to start losing air.

  Satire in Culture — by Diana Hartman — on Apr 08, 2010

• If He's Anything Like Me...

  The mother's curse comes home to roost.

  Opinion in Culture — by Benjamin Cossel — on Apr 08, 2010

Sci/Tech

• What's Wrong with the Internet?

  Some problems have been with us since the beginning of the Internet and aren't going away any time soon. Let's look at some of the bigger ones.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Matthew Weber — on Apr 08, 2010

• Universal Music Group's "Six-String" Guitar App for the iPhone

  Start ripping and shredding with some of the best guitar players in the music world!

  News in Sci/Tech — by Stevie Wilson — on Apr 08, 2010

Politics

• The Liberal-Conservative Divide: Two Sides of One Nature

  We have it within us to recognize in an opposing ideology a part of our own nature — and to ask our "opponent" to do the same.

  Opinion in Politics — by Jon Sobel — on Apr 08, 2010

• Spain: Baltazar Garzón on Trial for Being Effective

  The far right try to silence Garzón for exposing crimes against humanity and corruption

  News in Politics — by Bob Lloyd — on Apr 08, 2010

• Obamacare: Not As Unconstitutional As You Might Think

  The forgotten Supreme Court ruling of 2005.

  Opinion in Politics — by DrTom — on Apr 08, 2010

Gaming

• Ubisoft's Short Films and Other Ramblings

  A look at Ubisoft's live action advertising shorts and where they may be headed.

  Opinion in Gaming — by Troy Mayes — on Apr 08, 2010

Sports

• 2010 Mets Are a Pain in the Grass

  As the great Casey Stengel used to say, “You can look it up.”

  Opinion in Sports — by Victor Lana — on Apr 08, 2010

• D'backs Begin Season Humping The Bell Curve

  It's the best average start an average team could ask for. (Now if only they could do something about the BATTING average.)

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Apr 08, 2010