July 12, 2010 Archive

Sports

• Johannesburg's Night To Remember: Spain Reigns In 2010 World Cup Final

  The 2010 FIFA World Cup Final brought Spanish joy, Dutch disgrace and the Spanish Royal seal of approval.

  Opinion in Sports — by Susannah Straughan — on Jul 12, 2010

• MLS: Seattle Sounders FC Play FC Dallas To 1-1 Draw

  The Sounders lose the lead and two important points in the waning minutes against FC Dallas.

  Review in Sports — by Russ Evenhuis — on Jul 12, 2010

Music

• I Hear Sparks: George Cotsirilos Trio - Past Present

  An elegant and charming slice of jazz guitar greatness.

  Review in Music — by Jordan Richardson — on Jul 12, 2010

• Music Review: The Gypsy Nomads - Happy Madness

  The Gypsy Nomads combine punk and gypsy music, along with other genres, resulting in an intriguing mixture.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Jul 12, 2010

• Music Review: Amanda Palmer - Amanda Palmer Plays The Popular Hits Of Radiohead On Her Magical Ukulele

  Radiohead, a ukulele, and Amanda Palmer make for an amazing EP.

  Review in Music — by Michael Prince — on Jul 12, 2010

• Music Review: Butch Harrison - What It Is

  Smooth jazz artist Butch Harrison fares best when showing off his impressive trumpet chops, instead of imitating other artists.

  Review in Music — by Kit O'Toole — on Jul 12, 2010

• A Musical Ode To Spain, The World Cup, Mel Gibson, and Lindsay Lohan

  Turning Twitter trending topics into a musical...

  Opinion in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jul 12, 2010

• Music Review: Jimmy Webb - Just Across the River

  Jimmy Webb teams with Billy Joel, Willie Nelson, Linda Ronstadt, and others in a new recording of his hits.

  Review in Music — by Miss Bob Etier — on Jul 12, 2010

• Music Review: Robby Krieger - Singularity

  Robby Krieger opens a new door in his career.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jul 12, 2010

• Music Review: Great Big Sea - Safe Upon the Shore

  Great Big Sea rocks their latest album!

  Review in Music — by Fitz — on Jul 12, 2010

• Music Review: Common Strings – Somewhere in Glory

  New and traditional worship music set to the lively—sometimes haunting—strains of blue grass, masterfully rendered.

  Review in Music — by Miss Bob Etier — on Jul 12, 2010

• Music Review: Tauk - Brokedown King

  A New York band that blends art, creativity, and individuality into a masterpiece of funky jazz/ pop fusion.

  Review in Music — by A Geek Girl — on Jul 12, 2010

• Music Review: Heart & Soul – Celebrating the Unforgettable Songs of Frank Loesser

  “Heart and Soul” is a nostalgic stroll down Memory Lane with the songs of Frank Loesser.

  Review in Music — by Miss Bob Etier — on Jul 12, 2010

• Music Review: Judas Priest - Setlist: The Very Best Of Judas Priest

  This Judas Priest collection contains live versions of some of their best material.

  Review in Music — by Greg Barbrick — on Jul 12, 2010

Books

• Book Review: Beautiful Piece by Joseph G. Peterson

  A noir novel about a tryst in a Chicago heat wave works a hypnotic, magical spell.

  Review in Books — by Lynn Voedisch — on Jul 12, 2010

• Interview: G.F. Skipworth, Author of The Simpering, North Dakota Literary Society

  Historical fiction and humor collide, mixed with a card shark ex-nun in G.F. Skipworth's newest novel! Discover the man behind the words.

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Jul 12, 2010

• Book Review: Silencing Sam by Julie Kramer

  Julie Kramer delivers the goods again in her third Riley Spartz mystery.

  Review in Books — by BookManiac — on Jul 12, 2010

• Book Review: The On-Demand Brand: 10 Rules for Digital Marketing Success in an Anytime, Everywhere World by Rick Mathieson

  Get ideas from large, successul corporate campaigns.

  Review in Books — by Hilary Topper — on Jul 12, 2010

• Interview: Gary Fong, Author of The Accidental Millionaire: How to Succeed in Life without REALLY Trying

  Meet Gary Fong and discover the way to a man's heart!

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Jul 12, 2010

• Book Review: Wild Plants of Maine: A Useful Guide by Tom Seymour

  My favourite parts are the recipes!

  Review in Books — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Jul 12, 2010

• Interview: Soren Paul Petrek, Author of Cold Lonely Courage

  Memories are priceless. See what Soren Paul Petrek's favorite one is!

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Jul 12, 2010

• The Early Word: New Books for the Week of July 12, 2010

  Featured: James Lee Burke. Plus: Stiefvater, Jennifer Weiner, Alison Weir, French, Alexander McCall Smith, Reich, Laurence Gonzales; Laura Ingraham, Rob Sheffield, 'Twain', Tuohy, Why Europe?...

  News in Books — by Gordon Hauptfleisch — on Jul 12, 2010

Gaming

• What's New on the Wii/DSi Shop Channel for July 12, 2010

  Are you ready for some fighting? Well ... doesn't matter if you are because you're getting it anyway.

  News in Gaming — by Brian Szabelski — on Jul 12, 2010

Video

• TV Review: The Glades - "Pilot"

  Jim Longworth is the smartest new cop in Florida.

  Review in Video — by Mel Odom — on Jul 12, 2010

• DVD Review: Black Narcissus, 1947 (The Criterion Collection)

  “Exquisite yearning! Exotic living! High in a hidden mountain village…” — Black Narcissus promo

  Review in Video — by Miss Bob Etier — on Jul 12, 2010

• Degrassi Season 10 Premieres July 19 With New Episodes

  New characters, new storylines, more drama.

  News in Video — by Maddy Pumilia — on Jul 12, 2010

• TV Review: True Blood - "9 Crimes"

  "9 Crimes" examines the dark side of love as everyone takes a blow to the heart.

  Review in Video — by Gerry Weaver — on Jul 12, 2010

• DVD Review: Inbred Redneck Vampires

  Nosferatu meets L’il Abner in the best of the worst films to come out of 2004. Now available on DVD.

  Review in Video — by Miss Bob Etier — on Jul 12, 2010

• Movie Review: The Last Airbender

  It's not all terrible. Really.

  Review in Video — by Todd Ford — on Jul 12, 2010

• Blu-ray Review: Greenberg

  No, he's not quirky. Just mean.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Jul 12, 2010

• TV Review: Eureka - "Founders Day"

  Jack Carter and the gang go back to where the whole town started.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Jul 12, 2010

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital: Monkey Play and Sexy Solutions

  Franco's up to monkey business.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Jul 12, 2010

• DVD Review: Selling Hitler

  “A forger’s dream come true!” -- Konrad Kujau

  Review in Video — by FCEtier — on Jul 12, 2010

Sci/Tech

• Website Review: SecurityManagement.com

  SecurityManagement.com - cluttered but effective information for all levels of security.

  Review in Sci/Tech — by Sommerfeldt — on Jul 12, 2010

Politics

• Proposition 19 Offers a Unique Opportunity for the Republican Party

  Jerry Brown and California Democrats have handed the GOP a unique opportunity, if they have the guts to take it.

  Opinion in Politics — by Dave Nalle — on Jul 12, 2010

Culture

• Product Review: Wendy O. Williams "Throbblehead" by Aggronautix

  The Aggronautix company have just come out with the first female Throbblehead, Wendy O. Williams.

  Review in Culture — by Greg Barbrick — on Jul 12, 2010