June 30, 2010 Archive

Sci/Tech

• A Glaring Silicon Valley on AT&T's Map

  Despite covering 97% of Americans, apparently AT&T's wireless map does not include Silicon Valley.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by BizarroGuy — on Jun 30, 2010

• Product Reviews: Small Critter Repellents for the Guerrilla Urban Gardener

  Under battlefield conditions, even the guerrilla urban gardener doesn’t want to linger for long.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Joanne Huspek — on Jun 30, 2010

• Bento for iPad: Organizing the Details

  Now if only Bento will finish this review for me.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Kate Shea Kennon — on Jun 30, 2010

Books

• Book Review: The Informers by Juan Gabriel Vásquez

  Colombian author's first novel translated into English explores forgotten effects of World War II on his nation.

  Review in Books — by Tim Gebhart — on Jun 30, 2010

• Book Review: Eat & Beat Diabetes with Picture Perfect Weight Loss: The Visual Program to Prevent and Control Diabetes by Dr. Howard M. Shapiro and Chef Franklin Becker

  A guide for diabetics to make healthier eating choices.

  Review in Books — by GetinandGo — on Jun 30, 2010

• Book Review: Identity: A Photographic Meditation From The Inside Out by Stewart Cohen

  We connect with this diverse sampling of humanity in a way not possible in person.

  Review in Books — by FCEtier — on Jun 30, 2010

Music

• Music Review: Recess Monkey - The Final Funktier

  Join Recess Monkey as they explore “The Final Funktier,” a rocking place in space for tweens and younger kids.

  Review in Music — by Miss Bob Etier — on Jun 30, 2010

• DVD Review: Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage

  An outstanding documentary of the Canadian rock band Rush.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Jun 30, 2010

• Charlie Musselwhite To Release The Well Aug. 24

  Charlie Musselwhite's next album joins an already crowded day for for blues releases

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jun 30, 2010

• Music Review: Floyd Lee Band – Amogla Sessions

  Blues doesn’t come much deeper than this …

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on Jun 30, 2010

• Music Review: Carrie Rodriguez – Love And Circumstance

  Rodriguez takes time out from composing to deliver a carefully chosen collection of covers

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on Jun 30, 2010

• Music Review: RD Byrd - RD Byrd

  RD Byrd's musical debut is musically strong but marred by mediocre lyrics.

  Review in Music — by Mindy Peterman — on Jun 30, 2010

• Music Review: Meat Loaf - Hang Cool Teddy Bear

  Meat Loaf comes back from near-retirement to deliver a flawed but fun album.

  Review in Music — by Largely the Truth — on Jun 30, 2010

• Music/DVD Reviews: Black Sabbath, Ozzy, Stormzone, Mark Sweeney

  A couple of releases with Ozzy looming large and a few other notable releases for your listening pleasure.

  Review in Music — by Marty Dodge — on Jun 30, 2010

Video

• DVD Review: Road Kill (AKA Road Train)

  What happens when four teenagers tour the Australian outback? Hint: it’s a horror film.

  Review in Video — by Miss Bob Etier — on Jun 30, 2010

• 2010 Summer Movie Preview: July

  The summer movie season forges on with fantasy, fun, and fine gems.

  News in Video — by Tall Writer — on Jun 30, 2010

• DVD Review: The Crazies (2010)

  A solid, if formulaic, horror movie that delivers on atmosphere and features a great performance by Timothy Olyphant.

  Review in Video — by Jonathan Sullivan — on Jun 30, 2010

• TV Review: Lie To Me - "React To Contact"

  Enver Gjokaj does an outstanding job entering the Matrix with Tim Roth in "React To Contact."

  Review in Video — by Gerry Weaver — on Jun 30, 2010

• DVD Review: Anna Nicole Smith - Her Final Hours

  “Final 24” offers the official details of Anna Nicole Smith’s death, as well as biographical info on her life.

  Review in Video — by Miss Bob Etier — on Jun 30, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: The Men Who Stare at Goats

  The Men Who Stare at Goats tries to be all that but ultimately it is just disappointing.

  Review in Video — by Emm — on Jun 30, 2010

• DVD Review: Family Guy, Volume Eight

  More Family Guy is a good thing, and the eighth installment is everything a fan could want.

  Review in Video — by Todd Douglass — on Jun 30, 2010

• DVD Review: How the Earth Changed History

  The incredible story of the natural forces that have shaped our history.

  Review in Video — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Jun 30, 2010

• DVD Review: Sabrina the Teenage Witch: The Sixth Season

  Nostalgia and absurdity make Sabrina the Teenage Witch a great choice for after-school entertainment.

  Review in Video — by Kerri Shadid — on Jun 30, 2010

• Movie Review: Katyn - In War, Truth is the First Casualty

  This is not a Hollywood story, and they don't all have to be.

  Review in Video — by Mule — on Jun 30, 2010

• TV Review: Losing it With Jillian - "The Vivio Family"

  Jillian spends a week with the Vivio family and helps them build a strong bridge to understanding and health.

  Review in Video — by Ruthie — on Jun 30, 2010

• DVD Review: Secret Life of the American Teenager: Volume 4

  Teen soap Secret Life of the American Teenager is a fun guilty pleasure.

  Review in Video — by Sherry Lipp — on Jun 30, 2010

• A Warning From Warner Bros: The Deathly Hallows Are Coming!

  If you thought Lord Voldemort was scary before, just wait until you see him in 3D.

  News in Video — by A Geek Girl — on Jun 30, 2010

Culture

• Mobile Communications and the World’s Most Vulnerable - Part 2

  Mobile companies are exploring ways to develop new business opportunities through data traffic use.

  Opinion in Culture — by Peter Sabbagh — on Jun 30, 2010

• The Driving Dutchman

  The new license plates bring us back to the 1960s and '70s of my youth, and the 1630s and '40s of New York City's.

  Opinion in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Jun 30, 2010

• Universal Studios Hollywood Opens "King Kong—The World's Most Chilling 3-D Experience"

  The newest attraction uses technology that most people can't even imagine.

  News in Culture — by Maddy Pumilia — on Jun 30, 2010

Sports

• Kings Won't Let Their Guard Down

  The top 25 free agent guards the Sacramento Kings should target this offseason.

  Opinion in Sports — by Alex Kramers — on Jun 30, 2010

• World Cup 2010: Rooting For An All-South American Final

  Come July 11, expect to see Argentina take the field against Brazil in the final for the World Cup.

  Opinion in Sports — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 30, 2010

Politics

• U.S. Supreme Court Reaffirms 2nd Amendment Rights

  Top Court Affirms Gun Rights

  Opinion in Politics — by jtkindlenam — on Jun 30, 2010

Tastes

• Sending Out An SOS: Sustainable Organic Seasonal

  On a broader scale, my SOS, sustainable organic and seasonal, is a plea to make a difference today. Planet Earth is a shared environment and we must start the healing process.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Lazaro Cooks — on Jun 30, 2010