April 28, 2010 Archive

Books

• Book Review: The Turner Diaries by Andrew Macdonald

  A dangerous book espousing racist rhetoric and an implausible plot.

  Review in Books — by Karl Wolff — on Apr 28, 2010

• Book Review: Bite Me by Christopher Moore

  Take a bite out of Christopher Moore's hilarious new vampire novel.

  Review in Books — by Lisa Damian — on Apr 28, 2010

• Book Review: Koestler: The Literary and Political Odyssey of a Twentieth-Century Skeptic by Michael Scammell

  New biography of one of the great intellectuals of the 20th century recognizes his importance despite his warts.

  Review in Books — by Jack Goodstein — on Apr 28, 2010

• Book Review: The Genius in All of Us: Why Everything You've Been Told About Genetics, Talent, and IQ Is Wrong by David Shenk

  Does nature or nurture create the winners in life? One man's conclusions based on current research may surprise you.

  Review in Books — by Georganna Hancock — on Apr 28, 2010

• Book Review: Russia Against Napoleon: The True Story of the Campaigns of War and Peace by Dominic Lieven

  A magisterial work of non-fiction presenting the true story of the Napoleon's attempt to conquer Russia.

  Review in Books — by A. Jurek — on Apr 28, 2010

• Book Review: The Complete Root Cellar Book by Steve Maxwell, Jennifer MacKenzie, and Colin Erricson

  Building plans, uses and 100 recipes

  Review in Books — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Apr 28, 2010

Music

• Interview: Edwin "Tony" Nicholas - Songwriter and Producer

  The production discography of Edwin "Tony" Nicholas reads like a "Who’s Who of R&B."

  Interview in Music — by Clayton Perry — on Apr 28, 2010

• An Interview with Nadia Kazmi

  Indie singer/songwriter Nadia Kazmi shares insights on her debut album, Arrival, her influences and her ambitions for the future.

  Interview in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Apr 28, 2010

• Concert Review: Umphrey's McGee UMBowl, Chicago, IL, April 24, 2010

  Improvisational prog-rock jammers Umphrey's McGee score big during the interactive, fan-centric UMBowl.

  Review in Music — by Chris Catania — on Apr 28, 2010

• Music Review: The Mannish Boys - Shake For Me

  Some lowdown blues from The Mannish Boys.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Apr 28, 2010

• Music Review: V-Albums - Are You Experienced? and Axis: Bold As Love

  New technology for listeners and musicians alike.

  Review in Music — by FCEtier — on Apr 28, 2010

• Music Reviews: Tyr, Wuthering Heights, October File, Ares Kingdom, 30db

  Solid American rock, decent thrash, and some rather good power metal.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Apr 28, 2010

• Music Review: The Joy Formidable - A Balloon Called Moaning

  The Welsh trio's first American release is an indie pop affair of epic proportions.

  Review in Music — by jesusgaray — on Apr 28, 2010

Sports

• Javier Vazquez Reliving His 2004 Woes

  According to Curt Schilling, Vazquez will struggle with the Yankees as he did in '04. And he may be right.

  Opinion in Sports — by Anthony Tobis — on Apr 28, 2010

Culture

• Grim

  A brush with the Grim Reaper is a first in my thirty-year education career.

  Opinion in Culture — by Ms. Strega — on Apr 28, 2010

• Chatroulette: Are You Game?

  Chatroulette, one of the newest games on the Internet, can be both bizarre and unsettling.

  Opinion in Culture — by Dr. Juliann Mitchell, PhD — on Apr 28, 2010

• Born Free But at a Price

  Free speech means that even those views you disagree with have a right to be aired.

  Opinion in Culture — by Benjamin Cossel — on Apr 28, 2010

• The Weeping Colossus: Will They Shut My Golden Door?

  The Statue of Liberty shares her thoughts on the immigration debate.

  Opinion in Culture — by Victor Lana — on Apr 28, 2010

• Mystery of Islam

  The mysterious beginnings of Islam as a religion and the role of the Prophet Muhammed(pbuh) in its manifestation.

  Opinion in Culture — by ismailjabaar — on Apr 28, 2010

• Hunger crisis escalates in Yemen, U.S. needs to show leadership

  WFP and the Government of Yemen will host a press conference urging donations to avert a large scale tragedy.

  News in Culture — by William Lambers — on Apr 28, 2010

• Cabaret Review (NYC): Alan Cumming at Feinstein's at Loews Regency

  The Cabaret and quite charming, engaging, and funny as just himself.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Apr 28, 2010

Tastes

• The Food Police Are Stealing My Children’s Toys

  Lock up the toy box, Mother, the cops are at the door!

  Opinion in Tastes — by Miss Bob Etier — on Apr 28, 2010

• How Sweet It Is: A Guide to Artificial Sweeteners

  You have to decide for yourself what is or isn’t safe and how much of these substances you want to put in your mouth.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Karen Bentley — on Apr 28, 2010

• Here's the Beef: Carnivores Rejoice

  Suffice to say that this is an ode to my beef-loving brethren.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Lazaro Cooks — on Apr 28, 2010

Politics

• A Road to Peace Between the Children of Abraham: Cracking the Qur'an Code by Lowell Gallin

  The road to reconciling the Children of Abraham to each other in peace will be through faith, not politics.

  Opinion in Politics — by Ruvy — on Apr 28, 2010

Video

• DVD Review: Dallas - The Complete Thirteenth Season

  The thirteenth season of TV classic Dallas is now available on DVD

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Apr 28, 2010

• Movie Review: Furry Vengeance

  Brendan Fraser rubs our nose in his latest Hollywood excrement passing for family entertainment.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Apr 28, 2010

• Actor Timothy J. Cox on Jack Jimminy: The Story Of A Pornstar Extra

  Character actor Timothy J. Cox discusses his background and his latest film project.

  Interview in Video — by Joseph Arthur Clay — on Apr 28, 2010

• DVD Review: Finn on the Fly

  Friendship, loyalty, and being true to yourself.

  Review in Video — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Apr 28, 2010

• American Idol: All Aboard The Shania Twain!

  The remaining six Idol contestants take on Shania Twain's songbook this week.

  Opinion in Video — by Kirsten Coachman — on Apr 28, 2010

• DVD Review: Survivors - Complete Seasons 1 & 2

  Survivors is an enjoyable genre series, as long as you can look past some of its obvious shortcomings.

  Review in Video — by David R Perry — on Apr 28, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: The Jackal

  Is the 1997 thriller worth the Blu-ray upgrade?

  Review in Video — by Troy Mayes — on Apr 28, 2010

• DVD Reviews: The Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries and The Ruth Rendell Mysteries Collection

  Two popular British mystery series go toe-to-toe. But who emerges victorious?

  Review in Video — by Luigi Bastardo — on Apr 28, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Traffic

  Traffic is director Steven Soderbergh's highly stylized and cautionary tale about the current drug trade. And it's a mixed bag.

  Review in Video — by David R Perry — on Apr 28, 2010

• Box Office Update 4/23-4/25: How to Train Your Dragon Takes the Lead

  Small numbers this week, just getting ready for blockbuster season.

  News in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Apr 28, 2010

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Review: GTI Club - Supermini Festa!

  A party this isn't.

  Review in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Apr 28, 2010

• Custom Team Fortress 2 Action Figure Up for Auction

  Take a custom toysmith, Valve's Team Fortress 2 and mix well to create an awesome figure.

  News in Gaming — by Troy Mayes — on Apr 28, 2010

• Halo Reach: Birth of a Spartan Live Action Trailer

  The first Dose gives you a look at Halo Reach, live action style.

  News in Gaming — by Troy Mayes — on Apr 28, 2010