June 23, 2010 Archive

Sports

• What If Landon Donovan's Shot Sailed Wide?

  It would've made America apathetic about soccer. Which is why it's still not yet a dominant sport.

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jun 23, 2010

• The College World Series in Omaha Nebraska

  The top seeded teams find it rough going at the College World Series

  News in Sports — by Bruce G. Smith — on Jun 23, 2010

Sci/Tech

• How to Sync Your Google Calendar and Your iPhone Using OS4

  With Apple once again breaking the calendar syncing, a workaround was needed.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Robert M. Barga — on Jun 23, 2010

• Software Review – Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 From Adobe Systems

  Now is the time to get on board!

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Jun 23, 2010

Music

• Music Review: Soca Gold 2010

  If you are looking for what's going on in soca today, Soca Gold 2010 is a great place to start.

  Review in Music — by Patrick Taylor — on Jun 23, 2010

• Music Review: Stuart Moxham - Personal Best

  A nice collection of the cream of Stuart Moxham's post-Young Marble Giants work.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Jun 23, 2010

• Violinjazz's Jeremy Cohen Talks About The Music of Eddie South

  The album’s technical proficiency and acoustic nature will cross over to the classical listener and will excite every jazz enthusiast.

  Interview in Music — by FCEtier — on Jun 23, 2010

• Music Review: Francis Jocky - Elephant: An African Tale

  Something universal that no matter where you come from or who you are, you'll be able to relate to on one level or another.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 23, 2010

• Teachers Who Changed Us: Pianist Beth Levin Remembers Leonard Shure

  "The years working with Shure were life-changing and whenever I listen to him play I remember the times and his uncompromising, loving presence..."

  News in Music — by Ilona Oltuski — on Jun 23, 2010

• Music Review: Robert Randolph & The Family Band - We Walk This Road

  Robert Randolph has made the album we've all been waiting for from him...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jun 23, 2010

• Music/DVD Reviews: Thunderstone, Manimal, Nox Aurea, ELP, The Doors, Rolling Stones

  From the Rolling Stones to a bit of melodic goth to some classy power metal.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Jun 23, 2010

• Music Review: Maya Beiser - Provenance

  Powerful compositions remind us of the power of music.

  Review in Music — by Mark Saleski — on Jun 23, 2010

• Music DVD Review: Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band - London Calling: Live In Hyde Park

  The best live Springsteen/E Street Band DVD to date... well, except for the packaging anyway.

  Review in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Jun 23, 2010

• Music Review: Kingdom of Sorrow - Behind the Blackest Tears

  Jasta and Windstein, a heavy odd couple.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Jun 23, 2010

• Music Review: Marah - Life is a Problem

  David Bielanko and Marah return with a new lineup but the same old passion for making memorable music.

  Review in Music — by Randy Abramson — on Jun 23, 2010

• Product Review: Wendy O. Williams Throbblehead

  For Aggronautix's latest Throbblehead, Wendy O. Williams is effectively shown as an aggressive miniaturized punk rocker.

  Review in Music — by Evan Mauser — on Jun 23, 2010

• Music Review: Front Line Assembly: Improvised. Electronic. Device.

  Front Line Assembly returns to their industrial roots with their first album in 6 years, I.E.D.

  Review in Music — by Zaldor — on Jun 23, 2010

• I Hear Sparks: Delta Spirit - History from Below

  Miss this at your peril.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Jun 23, 2010

Gaming

• Screenshots: Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition

  The 3DS, coming eventually to a home near you.

  News in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Jun 23, 2010

• Nintendo Wii Review: Tetris Party Deluxe

  Tetris Party Deluxe is fun, but could have used a little more bang for the buck.

  Review in Gaming — by Sherry Lipp — on Jun 23, 2010

• PlayStation 3 Review: Red Dead Redemption

  After decades of one shitty western video game after another, somebody finally gets it right.

  Review in Gaming — by Luigi Bastardo — on Jun 23, 2010

• Xbox 360 Review: Green Day: Rock Band

  It's tré cool.

  Review in Gaming — by Ken Edwards — on Jun 23, 2010

Video

• TV Review: Losing It With Jillian - The Northern Family

  Jillian hits Tennessee and takes over the Northern family with amazing results.

  Review in Video — by Ruthie — on Jun 23, 2010

• DVD Review: American Dad! Volume 5

  The final fourteen episodes of season four are now available on DVD.

  Review in Video — by Greg Barbrick — on Jun 23, 2010

• Christopher Eccleston's Doctor Who

  Take another look at Eccleston's Doctor. You're going to like what you see.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Jun 23, 2010

• What Jack Bauer Can Learn from Tony Soprano and Michael Corleone

  24 on TV is done, 24 the movie will appear someday. To succeed, Jack Bauer should heed the lessons of Tony Soprano and Michael Corleone.

  Opinion in Video — by Van Wallach — on Jun 23, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: A Star Is Born (1954 )

  Don't let this be the Blu-ray that got away.

  Review in Video — by Gordon S. Miller — on Jun 23, 2010

Books

• Interview with Nicole Weaver, author of Marie and Her Friend the Sea Turtle

  Children's author Nicole Weaver donates part of her book's proceeds to help earthquake victims in Haiti.

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Jun 23, 2010

• Book Review: The Lady in the Tower by Alison Weir

  A vivid history covering the fall of Anne Boleyn.

  Review in Books — by ZMethos — on Jun 23, 2010

• Interview with Margot Finke, author of Ruthie and the Hippo's Fat Behind

  Children's author Margot Finke talks about her latest humorous picture book, "Ruthie and the Hippo's Fat Behind."

  Interview in Books — by Mayra Calvani — on Jun 23, 2010

• Comic Book Review: The Last Zombie #1 by Brian Keene

  It's the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine.

  Review in Books — by Troy Mayes — on Jun 23, 2010

Culture

• Theatre Review (LA): Amadeus by Peter Shaffer at the Chandler Studio Theatre

  An intimate Amadeus opens at the Chandler Studio Theatre in North Hollywood.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jun 23, 2010

• Theatre Review (LA): Oklahoma by Rodgers and Hammerstein at the Met Theatre

  A flawed Oklahoma is the current playing at The Musical Theatre Of LA.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jun 23, 2010

Politics

• And So It Goes: The Implosion of the Obama Presidency

  Failed wars, oil spills, tax hikes and broken promises are the four cornerstones of the Obama presidency. Where does this leave the future of America?

  Opinion in Politics — by Joseph F. Cotto — on Jun 23, 2010

• Judge's Decision on Oil Moratorium Makes Cents

  The federal judge who recently ruled against the Obama administration's six-month oil ban, decided in the end that cents overruled sense.

  Opinion in Politics — by BizarroGuy — on Jun 23, 2010

• Interview with Julia Lalla-Maharajh of the Orchid Project

  We talk to the Orchid Project's Julia Lalla-Maharajh about the movement to end female genital cutting by 2025

  Interview in Politics — by Emm — on Jun 23, 2010

• "Terror Makes You Piss Your Pants!": Caroline Glick Kicking Ass - Sorta

  Caroline Glick - unrestrained satirist - shackled analyst. One wishes she could see how much truth there is in humor.

  Opinion in Politics — by Ruvy — on Jun 23, 2010

• Persian Forces on Alert Against Alleged Israeli and American Troop Concentrations in Azerbaijan

  Are we indeed on the edge of a regional war? The powder is all over the place. Needed, the match.

  News in Politics — by Ruvy — on Jun 23, 2010

Tastes

• What Is The Great American Beer Festival ?

  With 2000 American craft beers, 25,000 beer drinkers, and three days of events, the Great American Beer Festival is one festival you should not miss.

  Opinion in Tastes — by bierfesten — on Jun 23, 2010